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By FHSU University Communications

HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State University, Fort Hays Tech | North Central, and Fort Hays Tech | Northwest recently secured a $461,840 grant from Educational Credit Management Corporation (ECMC) to help fund start-up costs associated with the implementation of the three institutions’ strategic affiliation. Grant funding will be distributed over the next two years. 

Higher Learning Commission approves historic education affiliation

 

7/16/24

By FHSU University Communications

HAYS, Kan – June 27 represents a significant milestone for higher education in rural Kansas, as the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) officially approved the Change of Control application filed jointly by Fort Hays State University, North Central Kansas Technical College, and Northwest Kansas Technical College. This approval will result in the strategic affiliation of these three institutions, allowing them to come together under the Fort Hays banner to better serve the region’s people, businesses, and communities. FHSU President Mason expressed her gratitude for the support received from various stakeholders in finalizing this affiliation plan.

 

Under this new affiliation, North Central Kansas Technical College will become Fort Hays

Tech | North Central. Northwest Kansas Technical College will be renamed Fort Hays Tech | Northwest. The Higher Learning Commission's comprehensive assessment process included a thorough evaluation of academic offerings, governance, mission, finances, resources, and all degree levels offered by the institutions.

 

The vision of an affiliation between the three institutions emerged from discussions between President Mason, Fort Hays Tech | North Central President Eric Burks, and Fort Hays Tech | Northwest President Ben Schears. Each of these leaders recognized the urgent need for higher education in rural Kansas to address significant and growing threats to the future prosperity of their shared service region. These threats include an aging population, an expected 15 percent decline in college-bound students by 2029, and a 33 percent decline in Kansas’s rural population by 2064.

 

“What an exciting time for our region and state! We know for rural Kansas to prosper, every individual must have the opportunity to develop their talents, skills, and interests,” Burks said. “By our three institutions working more closely together, we will be able to enhance our current offerings, simplify our process, and create new opportunities to prepare students and generate workforce for our area businesses and communities.”

 

With the HLC's approval in place, over 20 affiliation implementation teams are now tasked with integrating and optimizing various aspects of the institutions to serve students, businesses, and communities better.

 

“Our work in the days ahead will focus on integrating our academic programs and student services and on expanding our already robust industry and community connections to increase opportunities for our students, fueling entrepreneurship in rural Kansas, and meeting the workforce needs of the businesses and communities we serve,” Schears said.

 

A series of “Affiliation Launch” events are scheduled in the hometowns of each of the three campuses. The first event will be at the old soccer field on the campus of Fort Hays Tech | Northwest (Goodland) at 5 p.m. on September 10. The downtown pavilion in Hays will be the site of launch event number two on September 12. The event will begin at 4:30 p.m. with a “ribbon cutting” hosted by the Hays Chamber. Fort Hays Tech | North Central will host the final event at 5 p.m. on September 14 in downtown Beloit. These events will celebrate the historic partnership and allow the community to learn more about the future of higher education in rural Kansas.

 

For more information about this transformative affiliation partnership, please visit

 

Fort Hays Tech | Northwest

https://www.nwktc.edu/affiliation

 

Fort Hays State University

https://www.fhsu.edu/president/affiliation/.

 

 

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Goodland, KS. (06/17/2024)  – Northwest Kansas Technical College has announced the names of full-time students who earned spots on the President’s and Dean’s honor lists for the 2024 Spring semester.

Students on the President’s Honor List earned a perfect 4.0 grade point average while students on the Dean’s Honor List earned a GPA between 3.5 and 3.99.

President’s Honor List

Colby Kansas             Escobar, Kimberlyn Marilyn

Burlington, CO            Eckhardt, Abigail Laura

Goodland, KS              Ihrig, Bryson Lee

Levant, KS                   Siebert, Karolina

Ewa Beach, HI             Valdez Asato, Cheylene L

Goodland, KS              Bostwick, Samara R

Goodland, KS              Coumerilh, Hannah

Uganda                        Bisaso, Isaac Samuel Owen

Kanorado, KS              Ford, Cameron Isaiah

Colby Kansas             Van Eaton, Carson J

Goodland, KS              Cortes, Jose Luis

Holyoke, CO                Hielscher, Dylan Eric

Syracuse, KS              Ramos Hernandez, Martin

Scott City, KS              Zarate, Alencio C

Hiawatha, KS               Anderson, Anthony J

Metairie, LA                 Spahn, Jacob M

Colby, KS                    Franz, Jacob Carter

Sheridan Lake, CO      Wilson, Ty Curtis

Selden, KS                  Brantley, Sara Jo

Australia                     Holt, Dylan Nathaniel

Smicksburg, PA          Miller, Joshua Nathaniel

Colby, KS                    Schmidt, Rayanna Mary

Goodland, KS              Arnold, Tess Darleen

Goodland, KS              Blochlinger, Hadyn J

Goodland, KS              Dologuin, Yan Blaire

Colby, KS                    Kersenbrock, Mason John

Colby, KS                    Stramel, Nathan J

Gillette, WY                 Hill, Lucas Richard

Goodland, KS              Hitchens, Mason Andrew

Monument, KS             Hopson, Jonathan W

Goodland, KS              Cacavio, Rhiannon Francis

Colorado Springs, CO             Carlson, Dillon Wesley

Louise, TX                   Galetti, Beau Eli

North Platte, NE           Kleinow, Tayler Allen

Saint Francis, KS        Mills, Elijah

Lenora, KS                  Scott, Abigail G

Tribune, KS                 Smith, Jesse Daniel

Goodland, KS              Blochlinger, Haley E

Evans, CO                   Torres, Faith K

Brewster, KS               Valdez Dominguez, Selene

Hays, KS                     Cadoret, William A

Grainfield, KS              Heier, Ryan Joseph

Akron, CO                    Jesse, Connor E

Hays, KS                     Pfannenstiel, Colton A

Glasco, KS                  Rice, Gabriel E

Swink, CO                   Traver, Brodie M

Brewster, KS               Valdez Dominguez, Adriana Lizeth

Goodland, KS              Vargas Rojas, Saul

Goodland, KS              Dominguez, Federico Hernandez

Goodland, KS              Garcia, Asaph

Goodland, KS              Kent, Darian Michael

Goodland, KS              Ralph, Chaye Elizabeth Dano

Wallace, KS                 Shaw, Kenli R

Goodland, KS              Terry, Bryson Dean

Goodland, KS              Vars, Michael Raymond​​

Dean’s Honor Roll List

Little Rock, AR            Robinson, Khasen Karon

Linwood, KS                Johnson, Wyatt Henry

Goodland, KS              Baehler, Bentley D

Goodland, KS              Pena, Emilio Gabriel

Burlington, CO            Kaiser, Ethan Bailey

Lakin, KS                     White, Edan B

Goodland, KS              Lockhart, Kerrek R

Goodland, KS              Schears, Sydney

Garden City, KS           Nunez, Brandon L

Oakley, KS                  Bosserman, Citori Janae

Wiley, CO                    Williams, Garret Owen

McCook, NB                 Hunter, Brendan D

South Africa                Maila, Lucky Motlakaro

Idalia, CO                    Towns, Kye Brooks

Mongolia                     Batsuuri, Otgonbayar

Wichita Falls, TX         Penny, Tyjhanae Louise

Titusville, FL               Watson, Cerena Ca'linda

Tribune, KS                 Vestal, Alayna Nykole

Wallace, KS                 Shaw, Rook James Austin

Goodland, KS              Terry, Hayden B

Goodland, KS              Price, Kody Amedie

McClave, CO               Ward, Lucas Michael

Goodland, KS              Whitlock, Nathaniel Thomas

Limon, KS                   Tacha, Jordyn N

Goodland, KS              Gotchall, Alyson Christine

Quinter, KS                  Albin, Brady Lane

Goodland, KS              Johnson, Heather J

Goodland, KS              Lalicker, Matthew

Sheridan Lake, CO      Shalberg, Kyler Davis

Gem, KS                      Macki, Andrew David Dennis

Burlington, CO            Mann, Brackford Logan

Atlanta, GA                  Jones, Kyle Everett

Leoti, KS                     Marchant Domingu, Christian D

Goodland, KS              Peter, Witton

Bethune, CO                Saenz Vega, Rogelio

Garden City, KS           Valdespino, Marco A

South Africa                Cornelissen, Daniel

Tempe, AZ                   Castro, Micah I

Kenya                          Kibet, Dennis

Bethune, CO                Walters, Oakley K

Syracuse, KS              Bustillos, Aaron I

Atlanta,, KS                 Hervey, Grant E

Atwood, KS                 McCoy, Mason Earl

Selden, KS                  Meier, Landon R

Goodland, KS              Crow, Jarek William

Holdrege, NE               Wilkins, Erika Ruby

Goodland, KS              Cousins, Rafe P

Lamar, Colorado         Reyes, Lauryn J

Fredonia, AZ                Henderson, Braxton M L

Goodland, KS              Amthor, Kyler James

Yuma, CO                    Serl, Jayden Daniel

Hays, KS                     Grabbe, Wyatt K

Bradenton, FL             Partida, Amulek Amo

Pierre, SD                    Seamon, Jacob Andrew

Vernon, CO                  Linman, Grady W

Allen, TX                      Conner, Taiden Lee

North Las Vegas, NV   Carter, Jarbirey K

El Paso, TX                  Martinez, Ryan Casey

Goodland, KS              Soto, Pablo

Meridian, ID                 Hernandez, Cade Dallas

McCook, NB                 Shafer, Gary A

Lubbock, TX                Loera, Jaclyn Myka

Salina, KS                   Hogan, Dawson Ross

Brazil                           Gigo, Anderson

South Africa                Thwala, Sibonokuhle

Fort Morgan, CO          Gliem, Xander Heath Dean

Goodland, KS              Mcmillan, Samual D

South Africa                Maja, Kabelo

Colby Kansas             Meyer, Xaynder Michael

Goodland, KS              Wolak, Benjamin James 

The students listed above have demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence and strive to put forth their best effort with every assignment, test, and exam. These students exemplify the qualities of a true Maverick. Be smart, work hard, and do the right thing!

GOODLAND, KS (April 19, 2024)— Northwest Kansas Technical College is thrilled to announce the exceptional students who have participated in our first-ever NC3 National Signing Day.

About NC3 National Signing Day

Just as we value athletes who commit to play a college sport, the signing day ceremony is designed to honor students who are entering a technical field and emphasize the importance of their career choice.

On April 18, 2024, high school students, parents, instructors, administration, counselors, industry partners, potential employers, local and government officials and the local media came together in-person at participating NC3 Leadership Schools to share in this special day.

Students joined their peers to commit to their future technical program pathway and signed a Letter of Commitment to attend their school of choice once they have completed their high school career. It is truly an exciting and emotional moment for everyone involved.

The students who have signed their letter of intent are as follows:

Carmelo Orosco - Ulysses HS - Electrical Technology
Diego Perez - Syracuse HS - Electrical Technology
Kashen Nelson - Greeley CO HS - Diesel Technology
Angel Moreno - Syracuse HS - Diesel Technology
Ian Tarman - Greeley CO HS - Diesel Technology
William Vance - Norton HS - Cloud & Crypto Computing
Christine Beisner - Oberlin KS - Medical Assistant
Aaliyah Cruz - Garden City HS - Medical Assistant
Jordan Jimenez - Wheatland HS - Automotive Technology
Cutter Neitzel - Saint Francis HS - Computer Graphics Technology
Thomas Farrell - Hill City HS - Computer Graphics Technology
Fallon Bamford - Hauxton HS - Precision Agriculture Technology
Kaylee Moberly - Saint Francis HS - Cosmetology
Austin Keim - Goodland High School - Precision Agriculture Technology
Whitton Peter - Goodland High School - Precision Agriculture Technology
Blake Luna - Scott City High School - Computer Graphics Technology

We are absolutely thrilled and filled with gratitude for the opportunity to host our very first NC3 National Signing Day! We want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the amazing individuals who took part in this incredible event. Your hard work and dedication truly paid off!

More about the NC3 National Signing Day Event
https://nc3.net/signingday/

Northwest Tech Signing Day Livestream
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuaUC8jk00Y

For more information, please contact:
Jason Showalter – Vice President of Student Advancement - Northwest Kansas Technical College [785-890-1584]

GOODLAND, KS (April 10, 2024)— Northwest Kansas Technical College (NWKTC) is thrilled to announce the exceptional students who have been named department winners for the esteemed Student of the Year award. These outstanding individuals have demonstrated remarkable dedication, leadership, and academic excellence within their respective programs, embodying the spirit of NWKTC's commitment to excellence.

 

The department winners for Student of the Year are as follows:

Cloud and Crypto Computing: Kenli Shaw - Wallace, Kansas

Welding: Kye Towns - Idalia, Colorado

Mechanical Engineering Technology: Sydney Schears - Goodland, Kansas

Cosmetology: Karolina Siebert - Levant, Kansas

Automotive Technology: Bentley Baehler - Goodland, Kansas

Business Technology: Charles Fofanah - Terrell, Texas

Auto Body: Nathan Johnson - Ellis, Kansas

Kansas Institute of Diesel Technology: Bryson Ihrig - Goodland, Kansas

Medical Assistant: Sam Bostwick - Goodland, Kansas

Crime Scene Investigation: Tyjhanae Penny - Wichita Falls, Texas

Carpentry: Jonathan Hopson - Monument, Kansas

Respiratory Care: Rayanna Schmidt - Colby, Kansas

Precision Agriculture Technology: Colton Pfannenstiel - Hays, Kansas

Computer Graphics Technology: Adriana Valdez - Brewster, Kansas

Electrical Technology: Dane Shores - Goodland, Kansas

Engineering Technology: Elijah Mills - Saint Francis, Kansas

These exceptional students have been selected based on their exemplary academic achievements, leadership qualities, and contributions to the NWKTC community. As department winners, they will now advance to compete for the coveted title of Northwest Kansas Technical College Student of the Year.

The competition for the overall winner will involve an interview with a panel of esteemed community members and the submission of a compelling essay. The winner will be announced during the commencement exercises on May 17th, at 1:30 PM Mountain Time, held at the Max Jones Field House.

The Student of the Year will receive recognition during the commencement ceremony and have the honor of their name engraved on a plaque to be permanently displayed in the student union, celebrating their outstanding achievement for years to come.

Northwest Tech congratulates all department winners for their exceptional accomplishments and wishes them the best of luck as they compete for the prestigious title of Student of the Year.

For more information, please contact:

Jason Showalter – Vice President of Student Advancement - Northwest Kansas Technical College [785-890-1584]