Two PCC Automotive Technology students earned certifications from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in Steering and Suspension.

Mitchell Partridge (left) is a senior at Norwich High School and Tanner Clark (right) is a senior at Kingman High School.

Both are taking Career Technical Education (CTE) courses through Pratt Community College, which allow students the opportunity to get a jump start on a career by earning college credit and certifications while still in high school.

PCC Automotive Technology instructor Tyler Wells…

Lorraine Prosser spent 41 years with Pratt Community College.

During her time at PCC, she held positions in the offices of the Registrar, Admissions, Financial Aid, and was most recently always a friendly face at the Switchboard, also known as PCC’s grand central station.

A retirement reception was held in her honor on campus to wish her well in her next chapter.

Lorraine plans to work on her health and spend time with family and loved ones. We are grateful to Lorraine and her many years of service at PCC!

Pratt Community College has released the Honor Roll for the Fall 2021 semester.

The following honors and awards will be recognized at Pratt Community College:

President's Honor Roll 4.0
Dean's Honor Roll 3.5 - 3.9

Following below are the various honor roll designations alphabetically by last name.

Sharity Adams
Ian Akers
Kai Allen
Leah Baisch
Arius Burnett
Benjamin Burroughs
Evan Campbell
Brian Carbajal
Bryce Chavez
Jayden Crawford
Shelby Cunningham
Dayton Denton
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Students in the Kingman High School Welding Program in conjunction with Pratt Community College, received their first round of certifications this semester.

They received certifications in OSHA 10 and Thermal Cutting (Oxyfuel, Plasma Arc, and Carbon Arc). They will also be receiving dual certifications with NC3 Lincoln Electric, and American Welding Society (AWS).

This is a great achievement for the students, as this will be a huge asset to them for future employment. The Welding Technology program at Kingman High School is led by instructor Jason Birkenbaugh.

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The purpose of the Legislative Luncheon on campus at Pratt Community College is to engage in conversations about important issues surrounding community colleges, and specifically PCC.

The Legislative Luncheon is held annually in December, hosting area legislators, both Senators and Representatives, and other community officials.  

Attendees at the December 2021 Legislative Luncheon included the PCC Board of Trustees, the college administrative team, USD 382 Superintendent Tony Helfrich, members of the USD 382 Board, USD 438 Superintendent Becca Flowers, and City Manager Bruce…

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DECEMBER 3, 2021
PRATT, KS

Skyline Schools Become Community Partner for the Track and Soccer Complex

Pratt Community College (PCC) and the Management Committee (MC) of the Track and Soccer Complex (TSC) are pleased to announce the addition of USD 438 Skyline Schools as a Community Partner. This milestone means that Skyline Schools will be able to schedule events at the new Track and Soccer Complex located adjacent to the Green Sports Complex in Pratt.

Dr. Michael Calvert, President of Pratt Community College, stated, “We are extremely…

PCC’s Phi Theta Kappa organization held a “Pie Your Professor” fundraiser on campus, open to students, faculty and staff.

PTK Sponsor Jason Ratcliffe organized the event and the faculty candidate volunteers included Jason Ghumm, Stephanie Wiese, Quintin Powell, Roy Clark and Jerry Thompson.

Coin and bill donations were accepted into the jars located in the Linda Hunt Memorial Library to elect the “winners”, and nearly $100 was collected by the end of the competition, consisting mostly of coins.

The winners of the Pie Your Professor fundraiser were Jason Ghumm and Roy…