New division chairs have been announced
April 21, 2008

Dacee Kentner
News editor

There have been several position changes occurring at Seward County Community College over the past weeks. Dale Doll, English instructor, will be the new humanities and social sciences division chair.
Luke Dowell, Math instructor, will take over the position of science, mathematics and physical education division chair.
?Former science, mathematics and physical education division chair Todd Carter will move to the new position of Assessment and Institutional Research director.
Carter’s position is new to SCCC. After the Title III grant runs out at the end of the semester, Carter’s position will continue the progress and research that the grant has been able to provide to the college. Carter has been a part of the SCCC faculty for the past 14 years.
He currently participates in the National Association of Biology Teachers and has helped coordinate the Title III grant over the past 3 years.
Taking over Carter’s former position will be Dowell. Dowell is currently a SCCC math instructor.
“Yes, I am excited about the career change. I like the fact that I can take a more of a leadership role in the college but still teach,” said Dowell. “The main goal is to continue to improve what we are doing and plan ahead to keep us in good shape down the road.”
The third division chair promotion was given to Doll. Doll has worked for the college for 19 years. He has participated in the AQUIP project, helping students going through developmental courses.
“I am excited about the new opportunity,” Doll said. “I believe I’ve reached the point in my career that I?want to be involved more in the decision-making process which may have a broader effect than what I have done in the past.”
John Loucks, current humanities and social science division chair, assisted in the decision to hire Doll.
“It is best in an institution to take leadership from the ranks. Doll knows what’s going on in the division,” Loucks said. “He’s a good pick.”
All of the position changes are final for the 2008-’09 school year.