State Fair Community College

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Can’t. Stop. Smiling. 😁 You did it, grads! 🎓

The SFCC Jazz and Concert Bands and Contemporary and Chamber Choirs performed at the annual President’s Concert Tuesday evening, April 28 in Stauffacher Theatre. Miss the concert? No problem! Experience the amazing musical performances all over again on SFCC’s YouTube channel. Contemporary and Chamber Choirs: youtube.com/live/ySEjZGTLT… Concert Band: youtube.com/live/3HqBOXPPs…

Eight incoming SFCC students earned the 2026 Skilled Trades 3M Transformational Scholarship from NC3, part of just 50 recipients nationwide. 💙 Congrats to Dawson Nguyen of Green Ridge, animal science; Alivia Haase of Cole Camp, nursing; Wyatt Brosch of Green Ridge, welding; Santana Rivas of Green Ridge, HVAC; Vincent Karstens of Stover, HVAC; Rylee Donaldson of Green Ridge, radiologic technology; McKenzie Davis of Wardsville, engineering design technology; and Keira Miller of Stover, digital media communications 🎓 The future looks bright! ✨

Future Roadrunners 🤝 SFCC State Fair Community College recently took part in the NC3 National Letter of Intent Signing Day. ✍️ This national event mirrors the NCAA’s National Signing Day for students who commit to entering a health or technical field.

🎶 Happening TONIGHT at SFCC: President’s Reception & Concert in Stauffacher Theatre! Join us for light desserts and live jazz from 6:15–6:45 p.m., followed by the concert at 7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public — seating is first come, first served. Featuring: • Jazz and Concert Bands • Contemporary and Chamber Choirs Come enjoy an evening of outstanding music with talented student performers and directors. We hope to see you there!

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SFCC celebrated the ribbon cutting of its newly remodeled Clinical Sciences Building on April 17, expanding space for its dental hygiene and occupational therapy assistant programs. The updated facility will help meet student demand while increasing access to dental care services for the community. The SFCC Dental Hygiene Clinic provides affordable oral health care to the public while training future dental hygienists. Appointments are available at 8 a.m. and noon (lasting 2–3 hours); call (660) 596-7309 or visit sfccmo.edu/DentalHygiene.

SFCC celebrated the ribbon cutting of its newly remodeled Clinical Sciences Building on April 17, expanding space for its dental hygiene and occupational therapy assistant programs. The updated facility will help meet student demand while increasing access to dental care services for the community. The SFCC Dental Hygiene Clinic provides affordable oral health care to the public while training future dental hygienists. Appointments are available at 8 a.m. and noon (lasting 2–3 hours); call (660) 596-7309 or visit sfccmo.edu/DentalHygiene.

It's Health Information Professionals Week, and we are proud to highlight 2021 State Fair Community College graduate Camryn Propst, CCA, of Stover. Camryn works as a Medical Coder for Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, a valued partner of SFCC. She plays an essential role in patient care by ensuring that medical data is managed with the highest level of integrity and security. Serving a rural healthcare system primarily from her home office, Camryn views her work as a deeply personal responsibility. "When you review a medical record, you realize it’s not just a random account number," Camryn shares. "That information belongs to a human being with a real name and story behind it." The Health Information Technology (HIT) program at SFCC provided Camryn the "technical and practical" foundation needed to navigate the ever-changing landscape of medical codes and record systems. One of the most vital lessons her instructors emphasized was the ability to think critically. "Medical coding isn’t always black and white. There is often a gray area that requires looking beyond the surface and using all the data in a health record to ensure accuracy," she explains. "That level of detail is essential for the next step of the revenue cycle." For Camryn, SFCC was a "perfect fit" that allowed her to utilize the A+ program scholarship, graduate debt-free and launch a successful career. She encourages current and future students to stay curious and flexible. Her best advice? Never think you’re done learning. "Coding is a constantly changing field," Camryn says. "You are never going to quit learning, so always be willing to add another skill to your toolbox." Health information professionals serve a crucial role in modern medicine. While their work occurs largely behind the scenes, these professionals protect and manage the data that makes quality patient care possible. To learn more about the HIT program at SFCC, visit: sfccmo.edu/HIT #HIPWeek #HealthInformationTechnology #SFCCAlumni #MedicalCoding

State Fair Community College’s annual Student Art Show runs April 9 to May 10 at the Daum Museum Of Contemporary Art on the Sedalia campus, featuring 74 works by 43 student artists across multiple media. 🎨 Awards were announced at the April 9 opening, including President’s Awards to Liz Haugland, "The Big Bite," and Alex Britton, "Have You Seen Me Lately?"; top SFCC Art Department honors to Seth DeBates, "Zephyr" (first), Trinity White, "Unpredictable Ridges in Life" (second), and Rayna White, "Self-Portrait" (third). Additional SFCC awards went to Chelsea Elaine Lange, Cailin Enix, "Char-Skull," and Kimberly Turcios, "Center Stage," while SVAA awards recognized Michel Lugo, "Self-Portrait," Samuel Verbovshchuk, "Spring Pastures," and Ron Willett, "Us Between." The free exhibit is open to the public during regular museum hours. 🔗 Learn more: sfccmo.edu/sfcc-announces…

State Fair Community College will host three public forums April 22 to gather community input as part of its presidential search, and you are invited to participate. The college is seeking feedback on the qualities, characteristics and priorities it should look for in its next president, as well as insight on opportunities and challenges facing SFCC in the years ahead. All forums will be held on the Sedalia campus: • 9 a.m., Stauffacher Theatre • 12 p.m., Stauffacher Theatre • 5:30 p.m., lobby of the Ellebracht Agriculture and Mechanics Building Each session will last about one hour, and no RSVP is required. If you are unable to attend, you can still share your input through a short survey: surveymonkey.com/r/B3W6BLF Community feedback will help shape the presidential profile and guide the search process.

All SFCC campus locations are closed Friday, April 3 for Spring Holiday. Offices will reopen Monday, April 6 at 8 a.m.

Today, SFCC proudly hosted the Explore Your Future in Healthcare event in the Fred E. Davis Multipurpose Center in partnership with the Missouri Hospital Association. 🩺⚕️ With over 400 students and 70 exhibitors in attendance, the event gave students a hands-on opportunity to explore careers in the healthcare field. From interactive experiences on the main floor to connecting with colleges, universities, and employers upstairs, students were able to take meaningful next steps toward their futures in health sciences. Thank you to all who made this impactful day possible!

Keith Lucas, Academic and Outreach Advisor at State Fair Community College–Lake of the Ozarks, was selected by State Representative Jeff Vernetti as District 123’s veteran for this year’s Lt. Governor’s Veterans Recognition Day at the Missouri State Capitol. Thank you, Keith, for your service and for continuing to make a difference in our community.

More than 60 SFCC faculty joined a working lunch workshop on March 27 to dive into instructional quality, focusing on engagement and meaningful feedback. Thanks to the Quality Instruction Team for leading the conversation! 👏

State Fair Community College President Dr. Brent Bates was honored with the Individual Legacy Award at the Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Luncheon on Friday, March 27, at the Buena Vista Event Venue. SFCC Trustee Justin Hubbs presented the award, recognizing Bates’ transformative leadership since becoming the college’s sixth president in 2022. Under his direction, SFCC achieved 20 percent enrollment growth, expanded facilities by more than $60 million, and launched innovative workforce programs that continue to strengthen opportunities across the region. “His vision, innovation, and heartfelt advocacy make him a truly deserving recipient of this award,” Hubbs said. From left: Justin Hubbs; Darci McFail, interim dean of student services and executive director of institutional effectiveness; Dr. Michael Murders, vice president of academics and student success; Dr. Brent Bates; Lisa Oesterle, executive assistant to the president; Patty Wood, Board of Trustees president; and Elena Raineri, Daum Museum educator and engagement manager.

Summer and fall enrollment at SFCC opens April 1! Apply now so you are ready to enroll and secure your spot 🎓 #LeaveReady