HutchCC News

The Hutchinson Community College Board of Trustees received a preliminary presentation on the 2022-23 Hutchinson Community College budget at its monthly board meeting on August 11.

Julie Blanton, Vice President of Finance and Operations, presented the College’s budget proposal at the meeting. The next step in the process will be a public hearing on September 8 with final action to follow.

The budget includes a mill levy set at 21.829, the same as the year prior and its lowest level in at least ten years. This is made possible by an expected increase in county valuations. Tuition is slated to remain consistent with 2021-22 while fees will increase by $2.00 per credit hour. The $10.00 per credit hour reduction for Reno County residents remains in place.

In addition, the board received an update on its Higher Learning Commission accreditation, specifically the College’s efforts to add Hutchinson Correctional Facility as an approved site due to an increase in its offerings.

The next meeting of the board will be on Thursday, September 8.  The meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. in the Shears Technology Center Justice Theater.  The public is invited to attend. Board meeting agendas and meeting information can be found at www.hutchcc.edu/boardmeetings.

For more information on Hutchinson Community College, visit the college website at www.hutchcc.edu
 

The 2022-23 Blue Dragon Discount Cards are now available. Just $15, the cards feature savings at more than 70 local merchants as well as at merchants in Buhler, Nickerson, Yoder and McPherson.

The cards are available through a number of outlets: they can be purchased at Brown’s Shoe Fit in Hutchinson, First National Bank locations, at the Campus Store in the Parker Student Union and from the Alumni & Friends office in Lockman Hall 114.

In addition, cards can be ordered by mail by sending payment to HutchCC Alumni & Friends, 1300 N. Plum St., Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Sales of the cards benefit student scholarships and activities.

For more information, call 620-665-3348 or e-mail endowment@hutchcc.edu with questions or for more information.

For more information on Hutchinson Community College Alumni & Friends, visit their website at www.hutchcc.edu/alumni.

The Hutchinson Community College Board of Trustees took action on several items during its July meeting.

The Board authorized the administration to notify the county clerk that its maximum

mill levy will be 21.829, the same as the year prior.  This mill levy is less than any year since 2012.  Work proceeds on its 2022-23 statutory budget.

The Board also approved the Master Agreement with the Hutchinson National Faculty Association for the 2022-23 year. The agreement includes a 5% increase on base salary and $30 per month increase for Board Benefits. A salary increase for classified and administrative staff based on performance, market value and scope of responsibility, with the average increase not to exceed 5% and a $30 per month increase in the Board Benefit, was also approved for classified and administrative staff.

In addition, the board received an update on its strategic planning initiatives, approved payment of College bills, approved the academic catalog for the 2022-23 school year and renewed the College’s athletic insurance policy.

The next meeting of the board will be on Thursday, August 11.  The meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. in the Shears Technology Center Justice Theater.  The public is invited to attend. Board meeting agendas and meeting information can be found at www.hutchcc.edu/boardmeetings.

For more information on Hutchinson Community College, visit the college website at www.hutchcc.edu.

The Hutchinson Community College Board of Trustees held its final meeting of the fiscal year Thursday evening.

The Board bid farewell to member Marla Eriksen who is moving to Lawrence and resigned her position. Eriksen had served on the Board since 2009. The Board also conducted several items of routine business including approval of the final bills to be paid for the 2021-22 fiscal year.

In addition, the Board approved an agreement for the College to utilize a consultant to maximize the student recruitment and retention benefits of its Customer Relationship Management system.

The next meeting of the board will be on Thursday, July 14, a week earlier than originally planned.  The meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. in the Shears Technology Center Justice Theater.  The public is invited to attend.
For more information on Hutchinson Community College, visit the college website at www.hutchcc.edu.