By COLE REIF
Great Bend Post
Barton Community College Vice President of Instruction Elaine Simmons presented a faculty contract renewal list to the Board of Trustees at last Tuesday’s study session.
The list included 32 instructors already tenured with the college, 18 instructors that are newer to Barton moving through the tenure track and seven that are finishing the three-year tenure process.
"We have those that we'll consider this year for tenure eligibility, they're in their third year," said Simmons. "We have a hefty class this year in that column. We have Paulia Bailey and Justin Brown with our English department. Eric Foley is with our vocal music. Kendra (Hagerman) and Dianna (Holguin) are both with nursing. Jason (Lindstrom) with history and Cathy Smith with our medical support programs."
Achieving tenure means job security, as professors can only be fired for cause or extreme circumstances.
Simmons said there are roughly 55 to 65 fulltime instructors throughout the college and approximately 200 adjunct professors. Simmons also estimated 10 or less current instruction positions open at Barton.