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Student Support
The student experience is different for every person. Events happen in both your college life and your personal life. Some of them are expected while others might take you by surprise. We are here to help! Our Program Navigators/Advisors work with students as they traverse career training while our Campus Advocate offers a listening ear and can connect you with university and community services.
Your education can be an easier journey with good guidance and a solid plan. Together, we’ll prepare a route that takes you where you want to go. Invest in yourself at Washburn Tech.
Program Navigators/Advisors are assigned to you based on your program of study.
Morgan Eggert, Manager, Program Navigator
Morgan.Eggert@washburn.edu or 785.670.3358
- Health Care (CMA, CNA, EMT, Health Care Tech, Home Health Aide, Phlebotomy, Practical Nursing, Surgical Technology and prerequisites)
- Hospitality & Human Services (Culinary and Early Childhood Professional)
Abby Brooks, Program Navigator
Abigail.Brooks@washburn.edu or 785.670.3359
- Advanced Manufacturing (Advanced Systems Technology, Machine Tool Tech, Fast-Track Machine Tool, Welding and Fast-Track Welding)
- Design & Drafting (Graphics Technology and Technical Drafting)
- Transportation (Auto Collision & Refinishing, Auto Service Technician, Diesel Technology and Heavy Diesel Construction Technology)
Susan Kobzar, Program Navigator
Susan.Kobzar@washburn.edu or 785.670.3354
- Business (Business Bookkeeping & Accounting, Legal Office Professional, Medical Office Assistant and Office Careers Technology)
- Construction (Building Automation Systems, Building Technology (Carpentry), Cabinet/Millwork, Climate & Energy Control Technologies, Commercial & Heavy Construction and Electrical Technology)
- Computer & Networking Technology (Information Systems Technology)
- East Campus (Carpentry - Building Technology, Certified Production Technician, Electrical)
- Hospitality & Human Services (Cosmetology)
Our Campus Advocate is a person who is trained to provide support. Examples include navigating campus resources, completing forms, providing emotional support or sharing reporting options. The campus advocate offers these confidential services free of cost to all Washburn Tech students, instructors and staff. Services include:
Contact Shelley Bearman at 785.670.3364 or shelley.bearman@washburn.edu. Her office hours are 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Becoming an Ichabod
Our commitment to your success goes beyond top-notch technical instructors and cutting-edge technology. As an Ichabod, you have access to many services and programs on the Washburn Tech campus.
Little Learners at Washburn Tech offers child care to students who qualify. The Ichabod Shop at Washburn Tech makes textbook and supply purchases more convenient. Are you looking to make special connections? Join a student leadership organization and build relationships while giving back to the community.
Resources and activities are also available to you on the Washburn University campus. All Washburn Tech students may utilize Student Health Services and Student Counseling Services. If you are a post-secondary student, use your iCard to workout at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center or catch a football game in Yager Stadium. Some of our students live in residence halls on the Washburn University campus while attending class at Washburn Tech, allowing them to live a traditional college experience.
Check out all of the services, organizations and activities that are open to you and welcome to life as an Ichabod!
Dates & Deadlines
- August 16 - fall semester begins
- September 3 - payment deadline (last day to set up payment plan)
- September 6 - Labor Day holiday
- September 20 - instructor inservice (no classes)
- October 25 through 30 - Washburn Homecoming Week
- November 5 - last day to withdraw for fall semester
- November 24 - no instructors or classes
- November 25 & 26 - Thanksgiving holiday break
- December 16 - fall commencement
- December 17 - end of fall semester
- December 20 - instructor work day
- December 21-23 - no instructors or students
- December 24-31 - building closed
- January 1-2 - building closed
- January 3-5 - building open; no instructors/students
- January 6-7 - instructor inservice (no students)
- January 10 - spring semester begins
- January 17 - MLK holiday (building closed)
- January 28 - payment deadline (last day to set up payment plan)
- February 14 - professional development
- March 14-18 - Spring Break
- April 1 - building open; no instructors/students
- April 8 - last day to withdraw for spring semester
- May 12 - spring commencement
- May 13 - end of spring semester
- May 16 - instructor work day
- May 30 - Memorial Day holiday (building closed)
