Several years ago, we made a commitment to measure and improve the quality of the student experience at Hesston College. We moved from in-house course evaluations and student satisfaction surveys and adopted nationally normed surveys that allow us to compare ourselves with other colleges. We found that we were good – in some cases better […]
by Marathana Prothro & Rachel McMaster Hesston College has long been known as a great place to start. Since 2006, the college has placed a new emphasis on researching specific elements of the learning experience and implementing classroom changes to continue providing an educational experience among the best in the country. The nationally normed student […]
by Rachel McMaster Hesston College started using nationally normed surveys in 2006, and the results have trended upward so much the college now reports the highest score nationwide in some areas. Since there have been no rankings of two-year schools since the college’s number 2 honor from Washington Monthly in 2010, Hesston can’t be considered […]
by Rachel McMaster In a world of smart phones, social media, texting and email, students have distractions constantly waiting for them in their hip pockets. That’s why psychology and youth ministry instructor Kevin Wilder, like most Hesston College instructors, uses his class time to build connections and engage with students. “I see teaching as a […]
by Rachel McMaster Alyssa Rychener ’13, Hesston, Kan., knew for a long time – for most of her life really – that she would start at Hesston College. Growing up she heard family members’ Hesston stories, explored the campus and attended college events. Months before she started her own Hesston Experience, she knew her roommate, […]
Hesston Experience: writing fellow; tutor; student ambassador; Larks Nest supervisor; actor: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (spring 2012), Green Card (fall 2012), She Loves Me (spring 2013); stage manager: The Boys Next Door (fall 2011); Bel Canto Singers; Student Advisory Board; Inclusion and Diversity Council; Honor Roll – two semesters; Dean’s List – two semesters; 2013 […]
Hesston Experience chemistry lab assistant; chemistry tutor; Student Development Committee; men’s basketball team; junior high Sunday School teacher at Whitestone Mennonite Church Inspiration to Switch I always thought I would go into medicine, but once I was at Hesston, I found I really enjoyed chemistry and switched paths. I remember an engineer speaking to our […]
A simple, yet profound, statement hangs on Joyce Huber’s office door. Based on Mark 6:8, it reads, “Don’t think you need a lot of extra equipment for this – you ARE the equipment.” That idea guides much of what Joyce does and what she tries to instill in students as well. “Nursing is high-tech in […]
by Andrew Sharp ’99, sports information director, photo by Dustin Galyon ’04 Two sophomore athletes were named Hesston College 2012-13 Male and Female Student Athletes of the Year at the annual Athletics Banquet April 25. Hayley Gately ’13, Roseville, Calif., co-captain of the softball team, was named as an all-region infielder for the 2012-13 season. […]
by Andrew Sharp ’99, sports information director Student athletes recognized as academic all-Americans The National Junior College Athletic Association recognized 14 student athletes as NJCAA Academic All-Americans for their academic achievement during their two-years at Hesston. Basketball standout earns all-American recognition Men’s basketball standout Mahlon Jones ’13, Oklahoma City, was named a third-team NJCAA All-American […]
Delivering the Promise For the past year, the Development Office has been working hard to raise funds for the five pieces of the Delivering the Promise campaign. The funds will provide updates and refreshing to the aviation program, pianos across campus, provide a renovation of Northlawn, new tennis courts and a campus entrance. Also during […]
photos by Larry Bartel Left: Commencement speaker Dr. J. Nelson Kraybill (Elkhart, Ind.), president-elect of Mennonite World Conference and pastor of Prairie Street Mennonite Church, Elkhart, filled graduates with hope for a world of shalom and that God is not silent.Right: Esther King ’13 (Sturgis, Mich.), receives her diploma from President Howard Keim ’72. Esther […]
What are your favorite memories from your time at Hesston? Mariah Martin ’13, Glenwood Springs, Colo.; Courtney Unruh ’13, Hesston, Kan.; Leah Unruh ’13, Whitewater, Kan. Go everywhere: Goshen (Ind.) College Martin, Unruh and Unruh – Watching sunsets at the maintenance building, falling down laughing, watching How I Met Your Mother in the bump out […]
by Dr. Kere Frey ’82 A simple yet far-reaching question, “What would you like to study?” was sufficient to induce a pinball anxiety. Time has not diminished the recollection of an uninitiated farm boy. It was clear from where I came – but not where I should be headed. Enter Hesston College. Fixated on the […]
by Lynn Fielitz ’79 The 2013 Boston Marathon was Lynn Fielitz’s ’79, Walden, N.Y., second time running the marathon, and he expected it to be much like the first. Tragically, it would be much different than any of the 14 marathons he has run. Looking back, he notes that even one tiny difference in his […]
