Carlie Pracht Lantern Staff Butler Community College requires all students residing in East, West or Cummins Hall to be on the Food Service Meal Plan. “The meal plans are required for the students living in the residence halls, so that they have balanced meals throughout the semester,” Bill Rinkenbaugh, vice president of Student Services, said.… Continue reading Stitt, Rinkenbaugh clarify cafeteria policies
Caelin Bragg Advertising & Distribution Manager Kansas’s 77th District Representative Kristey Williams has introduced a bill to the state legislature, which pushes for community colleges to offer greater transparency. House bill (HB) 2144, titled the “Community College Taxpayer Transparency Act,” seeks to reform how Board of Trustees fund their community colleges by requiring more involvement… Continue reading New bill seeks transparency for students, taxpayers
Rachel McClurg Editor-in-Chief At the start of the spring 2019 semester, some faculty were thrown for a loop when informed of a new policy regarding copying and print jobs for their classes. “The copy center people in the 200 building are more than accommodating; however, as an adjunct who has another full time job, it… Continue reading Printing policy introduced for efficiency
Emmie Boese Lantern Staff Administration mandated a new format for faculty’s door schedule before the spring semester. Although the policy for the number of hours required for faculty has not changed, faculty this semester are required to use an Excel spreadsheet when creating their door schedule. Lori Winningham, vice president of Academic Affairs, feels this… Continue reading Admin mandate change to door schedule
