Rocky Robinson Named PHEA Teacher of the Year
May 18, 2021

An outstanding instructor is recognized by the Pratt Higher Education Association during Commencement every year.

The VP of Instruction Monette Depew announced Rocky Robinson as the winner of the PHEA Teacher of the Year, just before many of his students officially graduated from his Wildlife Outfitting and Operations program.

Rocky Robinson announced as PHEA Teacher of the Year, PCC Commencement, May 2021.

Robinson began teaching at PCC in the Fall of 2018 and is a campus favorite for his hands-on, off-campus approach. There is nothing that he and his students…

PCC Faculty Put on Science Show for Skyline 5th Graders
May 17, 2021

PCC Physical Science instructor Paul Primrose created a science show when his oldest was in fifth grade. He was teaching at Baylor University in West, Texas at the time.

The grand finale at the show, inspired by Primrose’s wife, was the creation of dry-ice ice cream and was met with hefty approval from this particular age group.

Primose was inspired to do another Science Show recently, with the help of fellow science faculty and students.

"Getting to rope some high school students or college students into coming along has likely been my second greatest joy; we started…

2021 Commencement Ceremonies a Success
May 17, 2021

The 2021 in-person Commencement Ceremonies on May 14, 2021 were a rousing success.

2020 graduates were invited back to PCC to walk as last year's Commencement ceremonies were cancelled due to COVID-19.

Congratulations graduates! It was a challenging but productive year and we are proud of you! It was an honor to spend the day with you and your families.

Best wishes on your #Damgoodfuture we will miss you!

View the 2021 Commencement video collage.
 

Special Board of Trustees Meeting, May 17, 2021
May 12, 2021

Pratt Community College will hold a Special Board of Trustees Meeting on May 17, 2021 immediately following the regular scheduled Board of Trustees meeting on May 17, 2021 to Discuss and Action Personnel. 

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Kansas Utility Company Awards EPT Students with Scholarships
May 10, 2021

One of Kim Goodnight’s favorite road trip destinations is Pratt Community College in Pratt, KS.

Goodnight is the Regional Manager of Community Affairs with ITC Great Plains, a large utility company in Kansas, providing energy solutions to the Southwest Power Pool Region.

Goodnight cites the Electrical Power Technology (EPT) program at PCC as an outstanding lineman training resource. He rewards two student scholarships on behalf of ITC, and travels to meet with all of the students in the program.

“We need people to stay in Kansas, we do. If you look at the job force in…

Kansas Promise Scholarship Available at PCC Fall 2021
May 06, 2021

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Kansas Promise Scholarship Provides Tuition, Fees, Cost of Books for Pratt Community College Eligible Programs
 
The Kansas Promise Scholarship Act, announced by Governor Laura Kelly on April 23rd provides scholarships for students attending Pratt Community College and other eligible postsecondary institutions in Kansas for any two-year associate degree program, career and technical education certificate, or stand-alone program otherwise identified by the Kansas Board of Regents.  Eligible programs at Pratt…

Student Services, Resources and Tips for for Finals Week
May 04, 2021

No doubt about it, the past year has been challenging in many different ways. As we approach finals week, we want to send a reminder of resources available to students year-round.

The Student Success Center, located inside Lesh Arena in Room 55, is dedicated to students' academic and personal success. A brief summary of student resources include:

Behavioral and counseling related services Testing/Proctoring services Accommodations for students with disabilities Classroom support Academic advising Career coaching

Counselors are available for these services, or even just a…