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Jean Ann Wilson Selected as Outstanding Instructor |
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 Jean Ann Wilson, coordinator of the Colby Community College nursing program at Norton, was recently honored as the outstanding instructor of the year. Wilson was presented with the Tangeman Award for Teaching Excellence at the formal CCC Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony held at the Community Building on May 12.
A long-time native of Almena, Wilson received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Fort Hays State University in 1968. She earned her Nurse Clinician Certificate from the University of Kansas Branch at Wichita State University in 1974.
She has served as a nurse clinician and office nurse as well as a staff nurse at Norton County Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital.
Wilson began teaching Level I (practical nursing) for CCC in 1980. She continues to serve as the nursing coordinator at the Norton campus for Level I nursing.
In addition to her teaching and nursing duties, Wilson is active in civic organizations. She was named Volunteer of the Year for Northern Valley in 2000.
Wilson has a life-long commitment to education and health care. She served as a Kansas Core Curriculum Committee member in 2008 and has completed multiple continuing education hours during her distinguished career at CCC.
The Norton nursing program has experienced a significant expansion this year. Beginning June 4, classes which were previously held in the hospital will now be held in a newly-renovated building which previously housed the doctor’s clinic.
The Kansas State Board of Nursing recently approved adding 12 additional practical nursing students and 20 registered nursing students to the Norton program.
To accommodate students’ schedules, CCC will offer a new two-year evening program for the LPN and RN students in Norton. Completion will take six semesters. Ten students will be accepted into each program. In addition, two LPN students will be added to the daytime program at Norton, bringing the total from 18 practical nursing students to 30. |
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Free Kids Fishing Derby June 2 |
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The fourth annual Free Kids Fishing Derby sponsored by Colby Community College and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) will be held on Saturday, June 2, from 9 a.m.-12 noon at Villa High Pond.
There is no charge to participate. However, an enrollment form must be completed to participate in the event. Enrollment forms are available by contacting Barry Kaaz or Kathy Britton at the college. Children under 7 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Officials from KDWP will be assisting and providing information on fishing topics. The pond will be stocked with Channel Catfish purchased by Pheasants Forever. Hi-Plains Coop will provide bait for the event.
Twenty-five fishing poles will be given away by C-M Gun Shop. Other prizes and donations are being provided by Colby Ag Center, Colby Implement, The Bank and Tubbs and Sons Ford Sales.
There will be a food vendor located at the event.
For more information, contact Kaaz at (785) 460-5429 or Britton at (785) 460-5550. |
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Student Ambassadors Selected |
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Colby Community College has announced the selection of the 2012-13 Student Ambassadors. Candidates are nominated for this prestigious position by faculty and staff members. Student Ambassadors are chosen for their outstanding leadership, academic qualities, and ability to represent CCC in a positive manner.
Student Ambassadors conduct campus tours, work in the Admissions Office, assist with new student orientation and host other special events.
The Student Ambassadors program is designed to prepare young men and women for future leadership through active participation and service.
Students selected for the 2012-13 class include Dryden Baumfalk (Colby), Nolan Carter (Laramie, Wyo.), Lauren Gassmann (Grainfield), Cody Green (Atwood), Ashli Jones (Johnstown, Colo.), Courtney Kinnett (Bailey, Colo.), Jordan Miller (Parker, Colo.), Bailey Pfortmiller (Natoma), Mallorie Salmans (Hanston), Tasha Tankersley (Leoti), and Emily Torson (Dighton).
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New Automatic Door Opener Added to Allied Health |
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Although it’s a need that has been recognized for many years, an automatic door opener on the Pierre Henry Allied Health Building was just not feasible to include in the yearly budget at Colby Community College.
The Pierre Henry Allied Health Building houses the Physical Therapist Assistant, Practical Nursing, Associate Degree Nursing and Dental Hygienist programs. This year, the four student groups decided to work together on one large project to add automatic door openers to the entrance on the north side of the facility. In addition to the student-raised funds this year, two couples provided monetary support to achieve the approximately $5,500 cost of the opener.
“Sheila and Richard Krannawitter and Shelly and Rod Rodenbeck contributed to the project,” said physical therapist assistant program director Pat Erickson. “Sheila comes to the building to work with our students and the automatic doors will be very helpful.”
Each year the physical therapist assistant class organization, the dental hygiene students, the Council of Associate Degree Nursing Students and the Council of Practical Nursing Students raise money and volunteer for community events. The director of the nursing program is Ruth Wolfram. Bobette Maier is the director of the dental hygiene program.
A plaque has been placed in the north entrance of the building to recognize everyone who helped with this project. |
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Free Seminar for Pre-Healh Care Students |
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The Adult Education Department at Colby Community College and the Nursing Department are offering a free class for pre-health care professionals May 21-25. The seminar will be held each day from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Rooks Room located in the lower level of the H.F. Davis Library.
This intense seminar will focus on math, reading and study skills within the health care area.
Instruction in pre-reading, study skills, critical thinking, understanding labels, charts and graphs, and math review with an intense focus on conversions will be included.
For more information or to register for this free seminar, contact Adult Basic Education Director Nance Munderloh at (785) 460-4665.
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