The Hutchinson Community College Board of Trustees opened its April meeting by welcoming a pair of student groups.

CRU – Campus Crusade for Christ – is a student-led group of about 10 students who meet regularly for non-denominational Bible study. The Board also welcomed several sophomore members of the Blue Dragon track team. Both the men’s and women’s teams were region champions during the recently completed indoor season with coach Robert Spies being named the Central Regional Coach of the Year for both men’s and women’s teams.

The Board received a report on the College’s upcoming Higher Learning Commission accreditation visit the week of April 13. The accreditation is up for renewal every 10 years. The HLC peer reviewers will be holding several meetings Monday and Tuesday with students, staff, faculty, board members and community members.

In addition, the Board received updates on building projects as well as on its Workforce and Outreach initiatives.

The next meeting of the board will be on Thursday, May 14 at 6:00 p.m. in the Shears Technology Center Justice Theater. The public is invited to attend. Board meeting agendas and information can be found at www.hutchcc.edu/boardmeetings.

Hutchinson Community College will celebrate the renovation of Davis Hall with a formal ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, April 7 at 10:00 a.m.

The event will feature remarks from College president Dr. Tricia Paramore and special guest Senator Jerry Moran, who will join campus and community representatives in commemorating the occasion.

Davis Hall, located at 815 N. Walnut, is the hub for HutchCC’s Associate Degree Nursing program.  The renovation represents the third phase of a significant investment in the college’s commitment to providing modern, high-quality facilities that support student success and workforce development.

The updated space is designed to enhance learning opportunities while meeting the evolving needs of nursing students, faculty and the region.

Faculty, staff, students, and members of the community are invited to attend the ceremony and take part in celebrating this important milestone for Hutchinson Community College.

Hutchinson Community College will host its annual Career Connections Job Fair Thursday, April 2 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.

More than 120 employers have registered to attend seeking candidates for full-time, part-time and internship opportunities. A list of the employers currently registered is available at www.hutchcc.edu/careerfair. The event is free and open to the public.

To help jobseekers prepare, many free resources are available at CareerZone - www.collegecentral.com/hutchcc. This resource is available not only to HutchCC students but to all community members as well. 

The Job Fair is made possible through support from these sponsors: Hutchinson Community College, Radio Kansas, First National Bank of Hutchinson, Pleasant View Home and Westlake Pipe and Fittings.

For more information, please e-mail CareerZone@hutchcc.edu or visit www.hutchcc.edu/careerfair.

The Hutchinson Community College Board of Trustees welcomed a pair of relatively new organizations to its March meeting. As part of its ongoing effort to enhance campus safety, HutchCC implemented a cadet program to allow students to gain experience. The program is under the direction of Chad Steele, Assistant Director of Campus Safety, and includes students as well as part-time employees.

The Board also welcomed the staff who oversee the Blue Dragon Food Pantry. Debbie Graber and Bailey Goodman, both counselors in the Student Success Center, oversee the program along with four student workers. The need arose from HutchCC’s recognition that, nationally, 40% of students suffer from food insecurity. It serves not only main campus and other Hutchinson locations but also the Outreach Centers in McPherson and Newton.

In addition, the Board received updates on its upcoming accreditation visit and its Strategic Planning initiatives and approved tuition and fees for the 2026-27 academic year. Tuition is scheduled to increase by $3.00 per credit hour while fees will increase by $2.00 per credit hour for a total of $136 per credit hour. Reno County students will continue to receive a $10 per credit hour reduction.

The next meeting of the board will be on Thursday, April 9 at 6:00 p.m. in the Shears Technology Center Justice Theater. The public is invited to attend. Board meeting agendas and information can be found at www.hutchcc.edu/boardmeetings.

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