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91¿ì»îÁÖ’s presidential hopefuls to engage with community Jan. 16-19

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January 10, 2024Ìý
Story by Maggie Harris

The final two candidates in the search for 91¿ì»îÁÖ's next president will be visiting the Barton County area, as well as Barton’s other campuses from Jan. 16-19. The community is invited to attend public forums to meet the candidates and ask questions. College faculty and staff will have dedicated opportunities to meet the candidates as well.

Dr. Marcus Garstecki’s public forum will be held at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 16 in the Fine Arts building, room F-30, or virtually via Zoom: . Dr. Seth Carter’s will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 18 in F-30 or via Zoom: .

Complete schedules for both candidate's visits are as follows:

Dr. Marcus GarsteckiÌý

Tuesday, Jan. 16Ìý

  • Tour of Barton County campusÌý
  • Meet with the search committeeÌý
  • Meet with the Board of TrusteesÌý
  • Meet with the communityÌý
  • Meet with faculty/staffÌý

Wednesday, Jan. 17Ìý

  • Meetings at Ellsworth Correction Facility, Grandview Plaza, and Fort RileyÌý

Dr. Seth CarterÌý

Thursday, Jan. 18Ìý

  • Meet with the search committeeÌý
  • Lunch with the Board of TrusteesÌý
  • Meet with the communityÌýÌý
  • Meet with faculty/staffÌý

Friday, Jan. 19Ìý

  • Meetings at Ellsworth Correction Facility, Grandview Plaza, and Fort RileyÌý

A special Board meeting is tentatively scheduled for Jan. 30 for approval of Barton’s sixth president. For bios of both candidates and additional information on the search, visit .Ìý