Hutchinson Community College is preparing to transition from its current in-house student information system to the new J1 by Jenzabar, a modernized platform designed to improve the student experience and streamline college operations.

As part of this transition, the College anticipates a temporary “go dark” period from July 9 through July 31 while data and services are migrated into the new system. During this time, some online systems and services may be temporarily unavailable or experience limited functionality.

Areas potentially affected during the transition may include:

• Online registration and enrollment services
• Student account access
• Payment processing
• Transcript and records requests
• Degree audit and advising tools
• Portions of the College website connected to student systems

Despite these temporary interruptions, Hutchinson Community College offices will remain open, and staff members will continue assisting current and prospective students, parents, and community members throughout the transition period.

“We are excited to move to a modern student information system that will better serve our students and employees for years to come,” said HutchCC President Dr. Tricia Paramore. “While we know there may be some temporary inconveniences during the transition, our staff is committed to providing assistance every step of the way.”

Students and community members are encouraged to plan ahead for any time-sensitive needs, including enrollment for the fall semester, prior to July 9 whenever possible. Additional updates and information regarding system availability will be communicated as the transition approaches.

The implementation of J1 represents a significant investment in technology infrastructure and student services, positioning Hutchinson Community College to provide enhanced efficiency, accessibility, and support for students from application through graduation.

To learn more, visit www.hutchcc.edu/J1-project.

At its May meeting, the Hutchinson Community College Board of Trustees approved the College bills and handled several items of routine business.

The Board received an update on its recent Higher Learning Commission accreditation visit.  The preliminary report is very positive. A final report is expected later this summer. 

In addition, the Board received updates on its Strategic Planning initiatives and a report from the Curriculum Committee.

The next meeting of the board will be on Thursday, June 25 at 6:00 pm. The public is invited to attend. Board meeting agendas and information can be found at www.hutchcc.edu/boardmeetings.

Hutchinson Community College will once again offer a variety of summer boot camp opportunities for students ages 14 and older, giving participants the chance to explore career fields, develop hands-on skills, and experience college life in a fun and engaging environment.

The Future Dragons Boot Camps will take place June 9-11, 2026, on the HutchCC campus. Students may choose to attend one camp or participate in different sessions each day.

Camp sessions will run from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and are open to students ages 14 and older. The cost is $15 per session and includes lunch and a T-shirt. Registration and T-shirt orders must be completed by May 15 to ensure T-shirt.

Boot camp areas of interest include art, automation, computer drafting, cybersecurity, farm and ranch, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning), personal finance, photography, podcasting, robotics, theatre, video production and welding.

In addition to the Future Dragons Boot Camps, HutchCC will host a special Healthcare Heroes Bootcamp on Monday, June 15, 2026, from 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Peel Allied Health Center, 800 N. Main.

The Healthcare Heroes Bootcamp is free to attend and will introduce students to career opportunities in Surgical Technology and Respiratory Care. Participants will also receive CPR/AED certification through the American Heart Association while gaining practical skills related to emergency response and patient care.

Hutchinson Community College has announced that Matt Wilper, Associate Professor of Economics, has been selected as the 2025-26 Dragon Educator of the Year.

Wilper was selected from nominees from all academic areas by the HutchCC Student Government Association (SGA) for the honor. The instructors are nominated by Hutchinson Community College students and then complete a selection and personal interview process conducted by SGA.  Wilper received his honor at the College’s commencement on May 8.

Said one of his student nominators: “Professor Wilper is easily one of the most creative and relatable teachers I’ve ever had. He makes econ super simple and fun. He uses hands-on activities like Jenga and trivia that help the info actually stick with you because you’re doing something active.”

Wilper has taught at HutchCC since 2017. He teaches Macroeconomics, Honors Macroeconomics, Microeconomics and Honors Microeconomics. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Washburn University, earned his Master of Business Administration from Baker University and earned his Master of Science in Instructional Technology from Fort Hays State University. Wilper is currently work on his Education Specialist degree from Fort Hays State University. 

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