Kansas City Kansas Community College has taken yet another step in “Making Life Better” for its more than 7,000 currently enrolled students, as well as, KCKCC Alumni.
Working in partnership with Parchment Inc., KCKCC has launched a Parchment solution to fully automate the College’s transcript request process.
Full automation with Parchment allows a student to order a transcript electronically, and enables institutions to receive, send, and print transcripts in any format or data standard. The result is greater operational efficiency along with significant cost savings, a winning combination for schools and the students they serve.
“Getting to a simple, true end-to-end integration is always the goal for an institution but not always the result,” said Dr. Denise McDowell, Dean of Enrollment Management and Registrar at KCKCC. “With Parchment Exchange, I had great confidence that the integration would be seamless and fast and my expectations have been exceeded.”
According to Dr. McDowell the completion of the E-Transcript Request Pilot will enable a campus-wide launch starting this summer 2013. Parchment takes the paper hassles out of transcript processing and transcripts sent electronically are fully secure and FERPA compliant.
Fully operational for KCKCC students and alumni, there is no charge for transcripts sent electronically within the Parchment Exchange network and only a nominal fee for transcripts sent outside the network. Generally requests are processed within the same business day. Request an electronic transcript at www.exchange.parchment.com.
A leader in E-Transcript exchange with more than 7,400 member institutions, Parchment offers a broad range of integration options for schools and colleges of all sizes.
KCKCC Alumni who have academic credit prior to 1983 or attended ATS, formerly known as AVTS, prior to 2009 will not be able to request transcripts through Parchment.
These students must submit a written request directly to Transcript Services in the Admissions and Records Office or visit the KCKCC website at www.kckcc.edu, under quick links and click on Transcript Services and follow the links.
T-Bones rally falls short
By MATT FULKS, tbonesbaseball.com
A night after scoring 14 runs in the series opener, the T-Bones had two home runs in the ninth inning but it wasn’t enough as Kansas City lost to Lincoln, 5-4, on Tuesday at CommunityAmerica Ballpark.
The Saltdogs made sure they got off to a quick start as leadoff batter Daniel Carroll sent Shaun Garceau’s second pitch of the game over the center field wall. Garceau (0-2) and the T-Bones shut down the next three Lincoln batters on four pitches.
Justin Bass awoke a quiet Kansas City offense in the bottom of the fourth with a single off Lincoln starter Joe Bisenius (1-0) followed by a stolen base. A Saltdog error on a hit from Ray Sadler, who is leading the T-Bones in hits, tied the score at 1-1.
In the top of the fifth, however, a two-run home run by Dennis Raben put Lincoln up for good.
“It seems like our losses, for the most part, have been coming down to one pitch,” said T-Bones manager Kenny Hook. “We left a pitch up to Raben and he made us pay.”
Down 5-2 in the ninth, the T-Bones added two runs on solo homers by Matt Padgett and Felix Molina.
Kansas City and Lincoln will finish the series on Wednesday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05. Tickets are available by calling the Providence Medical Center Box Office at Community America Ballpark at 913-328-5618 or tbonesbaseball.com.
BOX: http://am-association.bbstats.pointstreak.com/boxscoretext.html?gameid=146268
A night after scoring 14 runs in the series opener, the T-Bones had two home runs in the ninth inning but it wasn’t enough as Kansas City lost to Lincoln, 5-4, on Tuesday at CommunityAmerica Ballpark.
The Saltdogs made sure they got off to a quick start as leadoff batter Daniel Carroll sent Shaun Garceau’s second pitch of the game over the center field wall. Garceau (0-2) and the T-Bones shut down the next three Lincoln batters on four pitches.
Justin Bass awoke a quiet Kansas City offense in the bottom of the fourth with a single off Lincoln starter Joe Bisenius (1-0) followed by a stolen base. A Saltdog error on a hit from Ray Sadler, who is leading the T-Bones in hits, tied the score at 1-1.
In the top of the fifth, however, a two-run home run by Dennis Raben put Lincoln up for good.
“It seems like our losses, for the most part, have been coming down to one pitch,” said T-Bones manager Kenny Hook. “We left a pitch up to Raben and he made us pay.”
Down 5-2 in the ninth, the T-Bones added two runs on solo homers by Matt Padgett and Felix Molina.
Kansas City and Lincoln will finish the series on Wednesday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05. Tickets are available by calling the Providence Medical Center Box Office at Community America Ballpark at 913-328-5618 or tbonesbaseball.com.
BOX: http://am-association.bbstats.pointstreak.com/boxscoretext.html?gameid=146268
PHOTOS: Pro-soccer comes to KCKCC
Kansas City Kansas Community College’s new soccer field got its first visit from a professional team this past weekend when the Boston Breakers of the Women’s Soccer League held a practice prior to losing to FC Kansas City 2-0 Saturday night.
One of the Breakers’ biggest stars, Heather O’Reilly, spent part of the workout knocking down shots in goal and then grimaced as she received a rubdown. A former North Carolina star, O’Reilly is a three-time Olympic Gold Medal winner and a member of the U.S. Women’s National Team.
(KCKCC Photos by Alan Hoskins)
Brownback: Donating cash best way to help Oklahoma tornado victims
The Kansas Division of Emergency Management is urging anyone wishing to contribute to disaster relief efforts ongoing in Oklahoma to donate cash to disaster relief organizations rather than donating goods.
“It is such a heartbreaking situation we are witnessing with our neighbors in Oklahoma and I know a lot of people want to help because that is just the way Kansans are,” said Gov. Sam Brownback. “We see a need and we want to do something about it. The best way we can help right now is to donate cash so that emergency relief organizations can purchase exactly what is needed when it is needed.”
KDEM recommends Kansans consider donating to reputable disaster relief organizations of their choice such as the American Red Cross (www.redcross.org), Salvation Army (www.salvationarmyusa.org) or United Way (www.unitedway.org) or local organizations within the communities affected.
Maj. Gen. Lee Tafanelli, the adjutant general and director of KDEM, urged people to volunteer their time and services through official channels rather than self-deploying.
“We understand everyone wants to help, and we also realize volunteers who self-deploy mean well,” said Tafanelli, “but they sometimes forget their presence will put a strain on food and shelter resources needed to help storm victims. It’s better to let relief organizations know that you are available and what skills and other resources you can bring. Then they can contact you if and when your help is needed.”
Any requests from Oklahoma for civilian emergency responders will come through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact system alerting the Kansas Division of Emergency Management of the need.
Requests for Kansas National Guard troops to assist will come through National Guard Bureau to the state and likely also be routed through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact system.
This ensures the state is reimbursed through FEMA and state emergency declaration procedures, and the response is part of the overall coordinated state effort.
“We are watching for any requests for assistance from Oklahoma and we have reached out to our state counterparts to let them know we are ready to help,” said Brownback.
Legislature makes no progress; Brownback leaves state to tout tax cuts
By SCOTT ROTHSCHILD, The Lawrence Journal-World
As the Kansas Legislature on Monday remained deadlocked over taxes and spending, Gov. Sam Brownback went to Chicago to tout his income tax cuts.
Speaking at a $40-per-plate luncheon put on by the Illinois Policy Institute, Brownback was focused on the tax cuts he signed into law last year, and his proposal to phase out the income tax entirely.
Brownback's absence from the Statehouse was trumpeted by his staff as an opportunity for the governor to try to lure businesses from Illinois to Kansas.
But Democrats, who have said Brownback's tax cuts have benefited mostly the wealthy and put state finances in jeopardy, criticized the Republican governor.
“Kansas taxpayers are already bearing the burden of the governor’s unfair tax plan. Now, they’re footing the bill for each day the Legislature continues to work on cleaning up Brownback’s mess — and he’s not even here to help," said Senate Minority Leader Anthony Hensley, D-Topeka.
"The fact that he (Brownback) is out of state touting a plan that has wreaked havoc on Kansas is a pretty clear example of the governor’s misguided priorities and failed leadership," House Minority Leader Paul Davis, D-Lawrence, said.
As the Kansas Legislature on Monday remained deadlocked over taxes and spending, Gov. Sam Brownback went to Chicago to tout his income tax cuts.
Speaking at a $40-per-plate luncheon put on by the Illinois Policy Institute, Brownback was focused on the tax cuts he signed into law last year, and his proposal to phase out the income tax entirely.
Brownback's absence from the Statehouse was trumpeted by his staff as an opportunity for the governor to try to lure businesses from Illinois to Kansas.
But Democrats, who have said Brownback's tax cuts have benefited mostly the wealthy and put state finances in jeopardy, criticized the Republican governor.
“Kansas taxpayers are already bearing the burden of the governor’s unfair tax plan. Now, they’re footing the bill for each day the Legislature continues to work on cleaning up Brownback’s mess — and he’s not even here to help," said Senate Minority Leader Anthony Hensley, D-Topeka.
"The fact that he (Brownback) is out of state touting a plan that has wreaked havoc on Kansas is a pretty clear example of the governor’s misguided priorities and failed leadership," House Minority Leader Paul Davis, D-Lawrence, said.
T-Bones set league home run record in wild win
By MATT FULKS, Tbonesbaseball.com
The Kansas City T-Bones scored nine runs in a record-breaking inning and went on to beat the Lincoln Saltdogs 14-10 on Monday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark.
In the bottom of the third inning, after going down 4-0 on a Lincoln grand slam by Ian Gac, the T-Bones had five home runs on eight hits, and scored nine runs against starter Matt Bywater (0-1) and reliever Eddie McKiernan. Ray Sadler, Matt Padgett and Trevor Coleman went back-to-back-to-back against Bywater.
Then, with a runner on base, Devin Goodwin greeted McKiernan with a two-run home run. Three batters later, Justin Bass hit a two-run homer. The five home runs set both a club and an American Association record. The previous league record was three by Sioux Falls on June 19, 2010.
“I guess you can say we broke out offensively,” T-Bones manager Kenny Hook said, laughing. “I’ve never seen five home runs in an inning, but I’m proud that our guys were able to set the league record. This is a good offensive club and I think we started to show a glimpse of that tonight.”
In spite of the big inning for Kansas City, Lincoln refused to give up. The Saltdogs chipped away at the T-Bones’ lead, with runs in each of the last four innings, including three in the ninth, before Ethan Cole and Jhonny Montoya (2) closed the game. Aaron Tullo (1-0) made his debut for Kansas City, going 5 1/3 innings and striking out four.
The T-Bones and Lincoln will play the second game of the series on Tuesday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05. Tickets are available by calling the Providence Medical Center Box Office at Community America Ballpark at 913-328-5618.
The Kansas City T-Bones scored nine runs in a record-breaking inning and went on to beat the Lincoln Saltdogs 14-10 on Monday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark.
In the bottom of the third inning, after going down 4-0 on a Lincoln grand slam by Ian Gac, the T-Bones had five home runs on eight hits, and scored nine runs against starter Matt Bywater (0-1) and reliever Eddie McKiernan. Ray Sadler, Matt Padgett and Trevor Coleman went back-to-back-to-back against Bywater.
Then, with a runner on base, Devin Goodwin greeted McKiernan with a two-run home run. Three batters later, Justin Bass hit a two-run homer. The five home runs set both a club and an American Association record. The previous league record was three by Sioux Falls on June 19, 2010.
“I guess you can say we broke out offensively,” T-Bones manager Kenny Hook said, laughing. “I’ve never seen five home runs in an inning, but I’m proud that our guys were able to set the league record. This is a good offensive club and I think we started to show a glimpse of that tonight.”
In spite of the big inning for Kansas City, Lincoln refused to give up. The Saltdogs chipped away at the T-Bones’ lead, with runs in each of the last four innings, including three in the ninth, before Ethan Cole and Jhonny Montoya (2) closed the game. Aaron Tullo (1-0) made his debut for Kansas City, going 5 1/3 innings and striking out four.
The T-Bones and Lincoln will play the second game of the series on Tuesday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05. Tickets are available by calling the Providence Medical Center Box Office at Community America Ballpark at 913-328-5618.
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