Learning College Purposes
As
a Learning College, Butler County Community
College strives to meet the lifelong learning
needs of anyone, anytime, anywhere, while
fulfilling its financial, legal and social
accountability to local taxpayers, students
and the state of Kansas through:
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Associate degree programs
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Courses which are equivalent to those of four-year college or university programs
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Occupational/technical training, certificates and associate degree programs for entry into an occupational specialty, updating job skills, advancing in a specialty, or retraining
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Courses and instruction in cultural, civic, practical skills and vocational areas
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Instruction in basic and remedial skills
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Customized training, and technical and consulting services to assist business and industry
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Facilities, services and resources to community groups, educational institutions, businesses, industries and other agencies
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Student support services and student activities
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Instructional support services
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Individualized programs and services for students with varying ranges of academic abilities
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Collaborative opportunities and activities which contribute to economic and community development
Guiding Principles
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Learning
As
a dynamic, responsive Learning College,
we make decisions based upon whether they
improve or expand learning and upon how
we will determine that improvement or expansion
has taken place. As such, we embrace the
following Learning College Principles:
Principle
I - Butler creates significant
changes in individual learners to benefit
their lifetimes.
Principle
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Principle
III
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Principle
IV
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Principle
V
- Butler defines the roles of faculty and
staff as learning facilitators to meet the
needs of the learners.
Principle
VI
- Butler succeeds only when improved and
expanded learning can be documented for
learners.
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Human Resources
As
a college which values the dignity, worth
and potential of each employee, we foster
a climate of excellence through personal
growth and professional development.
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Learning and Working Environments
As
a college which values an optimal learning
and working environment, we support the
development of safe, functional and inviting
facilities to meet current and future needs.
We also support an integrated information
system to facilitate student learning, effective
decision-making and strategic planning.
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Linkages
As
a college committed to the vitality of its
internal and external communities, we value
linkages and partnerships for the economic
and social well-being of those we serve.
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Fiscal Stability
As
a publicly funded entity we acknowledge
and accept our obligation to our constituents
to be good stewards of the resources entrusted
to us.
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Future-Based Planning
As
the college approaches the gateway to a
new millennium, we use a future-based strategic
planning model that allocates limited resources
for optimum effectiveness, productivity
and efficiency.
Butler's Learning PACT with our Students
Butler
prepares students to be principled, productive
individuals who are responsible, involved
lifelong learners. To accomplish this goal
Butler has established a Learning PACT for
the skills learners acquire during their
career. The Learning PACT Skills are vital
for any adult to function successfully in
the ever-changing world of the 21st century.
The Butler Learning PACT consists of:
P = Personal Development Skills
A = Analytical Thinking Skills
C = Communication Skills
T = Technological Skills
A productive future in the global marketplace depends upon having developed these skills.
Personal Development Skills
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Self-Concept
Self-evaluation in regard to self-image, values, attitudes, interests, goals, strengths and weaknesses -
Health Management
An awareness of the components of health (emotional, physical, social, and intellectual) through the development of a plan of health-enhancing behaviors -
Behaviors that are effective in managing one's time -
Coping with Change
The ability to accept and deal effectively with change -
Effective Relationships
An awareness of the skills and behaviors associated with the achievement of satisfactory relationships on an individual, community and societal level -
Teamwork
Knowledge of the dynamics of group interaction, as well as the impact of individual behavior on groups -
Valuing Diversity
An appreciation for the value in differences among people -
Effective Citizenship
An understanding of the rights and responsibilities of participation in a democracy -
Ethical Conduct
An understanding of the importance of accepting responsibility for one's actions and an ability to make ethical decisions related to personal, family, and community issues -
Leadership
An understanding of the principles of skillful leadership
Analytical Thinking Skills
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The ability to identify and define problems, gather information and determine its relevancy, develop workable solutions, select and communicate the best solution -
The ability to identify and define a task, gather information, process the information according to established models, generate and communicate an appropriate response -
The ability to interpret human behavior and events in the historical context of the past, present, and future -
The ability to articulate an informed personal response to works of art
Communication Skills
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Reading
The ability through reading to examine, question and interpret -
Writing
Written communication appropriate to the situation which expresses ideas and convey needs -
Listening
Accurate interpretation, evaluation and response to any aural communication -
Speaking
Effective communication in interpersonal, small group, and public settings, both formally and informally -
Nonverbal Communication
Knowledge of the dynamics and impact of nonverbal variables on communication
Technological Skills
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Computer Literacy
Use of computers to create, file, retrieve and modify documents -
Internet Use
The ability to navigate the internet to find and evaluate required information, download or copy fields and search databases effectively -
Field-Related Technology
Use of specific technological skills related to specific fields and vocational tasks
Learning Outcomes Assessment at Butler
The
assessment of student learning at Butler
begins with a commitment to our vision and
mission statements and works through the
Learning PACT. The Butler Learning PACT
lists skill, critical to the 21st century
workplace used in the college's institution-wide
assessment of student achievement of General
Education learning outcomes. Understanding
that learning is a complex, integrated and
on-going process, our faculty, staff and
administration participate in an ongoing
learning assessment program to continually
improve teaching and learning.
The
assessment of the general education components
of a student's coursework is handled through
the use of both direct and indirect indicators.
Individual departments also conduct learning
outcomes assessment on an annual basis.
Learning assessment leads to improvement
in student learning in that it affects the
decisions of the entire educational community.
Butler's
Learning Outcomes Project (LOP) is developing
a program of individualized learning assessment
based on the Learning PACT skills. The achievement
of these learning outcomes will be documented
as the student progresses through her/his
college experiences. The Butler LOP is currently
piloting this type of individualized assessment
in a variety of courses taken from across
the college's curriculum.
The
complete Butler learning assessment program
is available for perusal in the Office of
Assessment (pspeary@butlercc.edu) and the
Office of the Vice President of Academic
Affairs.
Butler County Community
College
Locations
The second largest community college in
Kansas, Butler provides a range of academic,
technical, customized and non-credit courses.
Founded in 1927, it opened its doors as
El Dorado Junior College with an enrollment
of 115 students. Today, Butler serves more
than 13,000 credit students a year through its numerous community-based sites located within
a state designated five-county service area,
of Butler, Chase, Greenwood, Marion and
Morris counties. In addition, Butler works
collaboratively with area private and public
universities to enhance learning opportunities
in South Central Kansas.
Butler's
attendance centers are located in El Dorado,
Andover, McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita,
Rose Hill, Council Grove, Eureka, Marion
and online. Classes are also taught within
high schools and community facilities to
take technology-supported education to the
people.
Attendance
Centers
El
Dorado
Butler of El Dorado is a residential campus
designed to accommodate credit and noncredit
classes through a variety of delivery systems. The majority of student services are available
in the R. D. Hubbard Center (Building 600).
In this one convenient location you will
find Admissions, Counseling, Financial Aid
and the Registrar's offices.
Here you can obtain enrollment services,
financial aid services, career services,
special needs services, advising, student
records and general information. In addition,
the Hubbard Center shares the 600 Building
with Accounts Receivable, the Center for
Independent Study, the Dennis Martens Computer
Lab, L.W. Nixon Library, the Center for
Teaching Excellence, and the Faculty and
Staff Development offices.
For additional information:
Butler
of El Dorado
901 S. Haverhill Rd., El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 321-2222
El Dorado evening, weekend & summer
programs
Butler of El Dorado offers credit classes for traditional and non-traditional students during evening and weekend hours. Courses are offered in the Fall and Spring semesters, as well as during the Summer session.
For
additional information:
Butler of El Dorado Evening, Weekend &
Summer Director
901 S. Haverhill Road, El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 322-3254 or 733-3254 from the Wichita/metro
area
Andover
Butler
of Andover is a full-service center designed
to accommodate credit and noncredit classes
through a variety of delivery systems. Seminars, special events, developmental classes,
and ABE/GED programs are also offered in
Andover. Library facilities, offices for advising, career
counseling, personal counseling, enrollment,
financial aid and bookstore services are
available to students during day, evening
and weekend hours. Weekend college classes
are available Friday evening, Saturday morning,
Saturday afternoon, and Sunday afternoon.
For additional information:
Butler of Andover
1810 N. Andover Road, Andover, KS 67002
(316) 733-0071
McConnell
Air Force Base
Butler of McConnell AFB offers a wide range
of classes for military personnel, their
dependents, Air National Guard, base employees
and veterans. Civilians are permitted to
enroll on a space-available basis and must
comply with Air Force regulations on base.
Butler is a Serviceman's Opportunity College (SOC) which means that credit for military experience and training can be awarded to assist students in completing their degree programs.
For additional information :
McConnell
Air Force Base
53474 Lawrence Court, McConnell AFB, KS
67221-3510
(316) 681-3522.
Rose
Hill
Butler of Rose Hill is a full-service center
designed to accommodate credit and noncredit
classes for students through a variety of
delivery systems. Library facilities, advising
and developmental classes are available
on site.
For additional information:
Butler
of Rose Hill
506A S. Rose Hill Road, Rose Hill, KS 67133
(316) 776-9429
Council
Grove
Butler of Council Grove is a full-service
center designed to accommodate credit classes
for students in addition to the existing
classroom facilities at Council Grove High
School.
For additional information:
Butler
of Council Grove
207 W. Main, Council Grove, KS 66846
(316) 767-5158 Fax (316) 767-5150
Marion
Butler of Marion at Bown-Corby is a full-service
center designed to accommodate credit and
noncredit classes for students in addition
to the existing classroom facilities at
Marion High School. Developmental classes
are also offered at the Marion Service Center.
For additional information:
Butler
of Marion
Bown-Corby Building
412 N. 2nd, Marion, KS 66861
(620) 382-2183
Additional
Butler Locations
Butler
County Sites
Butler offers credit classes for students
in existing classroom facilities at Augusta
High School, Bluestem High School (Leon),
Circle High School (Towanda), Douglas High
School and Remington High School (Whitewater).
For additional information:
Butler
County Sites Director
901 S. Haverhill Road, El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 322-3254 or 733-3254 from the Wichita/metro
area
Chase
County
Butler of Chase County is not a full-service
center. This center is designed to accommodate
enrollment, book sales and buy-back, and
advising. For these services please make
an appointment.
For additional information:
Butler
of Chase County
305 Broadway, Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845
(316) 273-6499
The Business & Industry Institute, established
in 1987, provides training assistance to
the business and industry communities, and
individuals served by Butler County Community
College. At B&I, whether you're a company
employee or an individual wanting to improve
your skills, you will receive results-oriented
training, retraining and business assistance.
B&I cultivates it's reputation as a
training leader by providing practical,
affordable services tailored to the needs
of individual clients. Areas of expertise
include microcomputer training, technical
training, leadership training, supervisory
and management training, customer service
skills training, customized training, team
development training, certification training,
and special topics. Butler's Business &
Industry Institute is located in Augusta
and offers services to meet the unique needs
of each company.
For additional information:
Business
& Industry Institute
600 Walnut, Augusta, KS 67010
(316) 775-1124
Butler,
The County
Butler County in recent years has experienced
great growth as individuals seek to move
from the nearby metropolitan area of Wichita
to easily accessible suburban areas within
Butler County. Butler County offers excellent
schools, a variety of clubs and civic organizations,
outstanding cultural opportunities, several
beautiful lakes and a strong economic base.
As a gateway to the beautiful Flint Hills,
Butler County sits in a great location.
Its citizens enjoy the easy 30-minute trip
to Wichita for additional cultural and civic
opportunities while also enjoying the ability
to "get away" and enjoy scenery and pleasantries
of rural communities.
Class
Load: Normal and Maximum
Full-Time/Part-Time
Status
Normal Load-16 hours of semester
credit
Maximum Load-18 hours of semester
credit
Band, chorus and physical education courses are included in the 18 hours. Sophomores with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 and/or a previous semester grade point average of 3.5 may request permission to take additional hours from the Director of Enrollment Management or Director of On-Site Advising and the student's advisor. Students not showing suitable proficiency in previous enrollments may be required to decrease their number of hours the following semester.
Full-Time Status - 12 hours of semester
credit
Part-Time Status - less than 12 hours
of semester credit
Summer Class Load
Full-Time Status - 6 hours of semester
credit
Part-Time Status - less than 6 hours
of semester credit
Maximum Load - 12 hours of semester
credit
Enrollment
Periods
It is strongly recommended that students
enroll early to help improve their chances
of getting the schedule of classes desired.
Early enrollment for the summer and fall
semester begins in mid-April. Early enrollment
for the spring semester begins in November.
On-line enrollment via pipeline@butler begins
at an earlier date to be announced each
semester.
Students wishing to take responsibility for their own educational plan, which includes students selecting appropriate courses to fit their educational plans, must visit with an advisor each semester so that your WEB registration via pipeline@butler can be activated.
Students wishing to enroll in an English
or Math course or a course requiring prerequisites
must provide appropriate documentation for
previous test scores or coursework. As always,
advisors are available to assist any student
as needed.
Enrollment and Fee Payment
All
students enroll and pay fees on dates directed
and publicized by the Accounts Receivable
Manager and Registrar. These directions
and dates are issued prior to the enrollment
periods for fall, spring, summer and special
sessions. Each session's schedule of enrollment
encompasses a specific time frame and directions
are developed and publicized accordingly
in the class schedule and on the
Methods for Enrolling
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Do you have a current application on file? (If you did not attend in Spring 2002, you will need to complete an enrollment update form.)
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Do you have an Educational Plan? (Visit with an academic advisor for assistance in developing a plan for success.)
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Do you plan to take an English or math course? (If you do, you must take the ACT or ASSET test before enrolling in a math or English course or provide a college transcript.)
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See ASSET testing for more information.
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Courses with prerequisites will be strictly monitored. Courses taken at other institutions to fulfill these requirements need to be submitted to the Registrar via an official transcript prior to enrolling.
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Do you plan to enroll online? If so, you need to contact an advisor each semester to develop or check on your Educational Plan and to have your registration account enabled. (see below for more information on pipeline@butler)
Remember:
If registering online you, as a student,
take responsibility for the implementation
and fulfillment of your Educational Plan.
Advisors are available to assist you in
meeting your educational goals and aspirations.
Web
Pipeline
is your central source for
How to get started:
1)
Go to
2) Click on the pipeline@butler link at the top of the homepage.
