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Butler and Emporia from Students to Teachers recognizes two decades of partnership. Written by: Caleb Sanderson Butler Community College’s and Emporia State University’s (ESU) elementary education partnership, Butler & Emporia from Students to Teachers (BEST), recognizes 20 years of dedication and support to students. The partnership has graduated well over 500 students, with some of those graduates serving as mentor teachers, now or in the past. Students in the BEST pathway earn their Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from ESU while taking all classes on the Andover or El

Butler Community College is excited to announce significant advancements in its Software Development program. Beginning Fall 2024, students can select a track focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI). The new career path is intended for high school graduates and returning adults, with a 7 p.m. class expected to be offered at Butler’s Andover campus. Fall semester classes begin August 19. Kansas’ Longterm Occupational Projections suggest graduates can anticipate lucrative career prospects in the Artificial Intelligence field. Butler’s program aims to train graduates to enter the workforce and is

The Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) recently announced significant updates to the state's academic curriculum. The changes, aimed at enhancing the transfer process between community college and Kansas universities, places the state in greater alignment with most U.S. states. Butler Community College administration sees the changes positively impacting its students beginning fall 2024. “It has been a herculean lift for Butler faculty. But our catalog is updated, and classes are aligned with the academic buckets put forth by KBOR, so we are ready to serve enrolling students in this new system.”

The Butler Community College Foundation to host event on May 1 on El Dorado campus. Written by: Caleb Sanderson Janice Akao, Department Chair of Accounting, Business Administration and Data Analytics, was named the 2024 Master Teacher by the Butler Community College Education Association (BCCEA). “I am deeply honored to have been chosen as the recipient of the Master Teacher award,” Akao said. “I sincerely appreciate the acknowledgment of my efforts in the field of education, including the countless hours, dedication and love I have poured into my work.” BCCEA has recognized an outstanding

Culminating his 52 years of teaching, Peterson ends career with upcoming Butler play, "Harvey." Written by: Caleb Sanderson After 43 years teaching and being a professional inspiration to students in the Butler Community College Theatre Department, Bob Peterson is set to retire at the end of this academic year. Peterson exits Butler following his last Butler play, Harvey. Harvey will be performed in the 700 Building theatre on the El Dorado campus. Showtimes are Thursday, April 18 through Saturday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. with a 2 p.m. show on Saturday as well. This will be Peterson’s last play

Five nights of instrumental performances on the El Dorado campus. Written by: Caleb Sanderson Join the Butler Community College Instrumental Music Department for five nights of recitals performed on the El Dorado campus. Details are included below. Brass Recital on Monday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Clifford Stone Room, located in the R.D. Hubbard Welcome Center (2000) Building. Admission is free and no tickets are required. This recital will feature brass solos and small ensembles. Woodwind and Strings Recital on Tuesday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Clifford Stone Room, located in the R.D

Ten years of partnership with Rusty Eck Ford result in another generous donation for students Written by: Caleb Sanderson Rusty Eck Ford donated four used 3.7 L Mustang V6 engines and six different types of tools to assist student learning in Butler Community College’s Automotive Technology program. Donated tools include two Milwaukee Impact Kits, two Gear Wrench sets, three K Tool International Screwdriver Sets and more. The donation will be of great use to the students in the Auto Tech certificate and degree program. “It gives the students the opportunity to see new technologies. Students

Written by: Caleb Sanderson Greta started her Campus Police Department student worker position in November of 2022 for experience as a Criminal Justice major. Working with Chief Henderson and the other officers has given her insight into the field she’s currently pursuing. “Greta Santini has been instrumental in helping me with closing some cases and investigations,” Kevin Leiker, Butler Community College Police Officer, said. “I appreciate her greatly.” In her role, Greta takes care of the lost and found and helps officers with various needs like jump starting vehicles and helps patrol by

Written by: Keith West and Caleb Sanderson Four Butler Community College students received seven awards for radio and television programming created within the last year from the Kansas Association of Broadcasters (KAB). On March 6, the KAB announced the winners of this year’s Student Production awards, with Butler receiving more than three times as many awards as all other two-year colleges combined. Butler ranked fifth in the state compared to awards received by four-year universities. Over the 27 years the KAB has sponsored a student production competition, Butler has received 107 first

Written by: Trisha Walls Carey Chesire from Andover Middle School won the Sunflower State Spelling Bee on March 23 held in Salina at Kansas Wesleyan University. Chesire competed as one of nearly 100 elementary and middle school students. Chesire, an eighth-grade student who qualified for the State Bee by winning the Butler County Spelling Bee in February, correctly spelled the word “ahuehuete.” The ahuehuete, a cypress tree, is the national tree of Mexico and grows from Southern Texas to Guatemala. Chesire said the State Bee was “stressful, but fun.” He is excited to represent Kansas at the