NJC Advisory Council Meets, Introduces Staff, Outlines Campus Updates
The NJC Advisory Council held a regular meeting on November 13 at the Hays Student Center Tennant Art Gallery, approving its agenda and prior minutes while introducing new faculty and staff and reviewing student programs and campus operations. The actions and updates matter to Logan County residents because they affect campus services, local employment, and community access to events and academic programs.
The Norton Junior College Advisory Council convened on Thursday November 13 in the Hays Student Center Tennant Art Gallery for a routine session that addressed personnel, procedural business, and campus operations. The meeting was called to order by Felicia Rodriguez at 12 48 pm and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members approved the meeting agenda and the minutes of the previous meeting, and action items carried forward from earlier sessions were also approved.
Attendance at the public meeting included council members Jeff Durbin Mike Brownell Felicia Rodriguez and Karla Rosas. Absent members were Jayce Maker Shawn Randell and Jeff Long. Present from the college and community were President Mike White and a range of staff and guests including Henry Oh Jeri Estrada Shawn Rose Camille Rose Jesse Quinlin Auston Hoskins Leslie Weinsheim Lisa LeFevre Vanessa Soliz David Farrow Jordan Richards Heather Brungardt Grey Feicht Brendan Clelland and Callie Jones from the Sterling Journal Advocate. The minutes provide an official record of the meeting and are posted on the NJC Advisory Council page on njc.edu for those seeking the full documentation and attachments.
A key focus of the meeting was personnel introductions. Several new employees were introduced to the council including custodial and information technology hires. These additions were described as part of routine staffing for campus maintenance and technical support. For local residents the hires indicate continuity of campus operations that support student learning campus events and community activities hosted at NJC facilities.
Council members also received updates celebrating student success and detailing ambassador activities. Those program updates highlight ongoing efforts to promote student achievement and community engagement. Operational and campus updates rounded out the agenda, with a range of academic matters events and facilities issues discussed and follow up actions recorded in the minutes.
The meeting underscored routine governance and the advisory council role in overseeing institutional matters that affect both the college and the surrounding community. For Logan County taxpayers students and local organizations the council s approvals and staffing decisions translate into immediate effects on campus cleanliness technology support event scheduling and student services. Residents and stakeholders interested in oversight and civic participation are encouraged to consult the full minutes on the college web page and to monitor future council meetings for developments affecting access and programming at NJC.
