Presented by:
Dr. Leann Ellis, Vice President of Academic Affairs
Butler Community College, El Dorado, KS
Presented to:
Texas Speech Communication Association
79 th Annual Convention, Dallas, TX Sept. 29-Oct. 2, 2004

the Course

The Journey Begins
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Talking and Dreaming….
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Experiential Exposure
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Exploring & Examining Possibilities
 Where?
 Who?
 When?
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Grant writing

Commitment to the Journey
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Leadership Studies and Challenge Course
Program Proposal
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Board of Trustees approval
 Kansas Health Foundation grant award
 Butler Program Development funding
 Congressional Grant

The Journey Continues
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Course Construction
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Selection and Training of Facilitators
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Selecting a Course Manager
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Developing Policy and Procedure
 Course Policy and Procedure Manual
 Facilitator and Participant Scheduling
 Pricing
 Marketing

Realization of the Journey
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Grizzly Adventures Challenge Course opens,
June 1, 2003
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Climb outside your comfort zone………

Challenge Course

Trek down this path…
…to begin an adventure of a lifetime

What is Grizzly Adventures?
The Challenge Course provides youth groups, civic groups, student groups, businesses and corporations a forum for experiential learning outside of the traditional classroom.

More Specifically, What is
Grizzly Adventures?
• Task-oriented environment which teaches:
 Trust
 Motivation
 Communication
 Problem Solving
 Teamwork
 Leadership
 Innovation
 Collaboration
 Risk Taking

What Can be Gained from the Course?
It’s a great way to build:
► teamwork and leadership skills!
► communication skills!
► self-confidence!

Build Teamwork Skills
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“The most important thing that I learned was to trust – synergy of a group is much superior to individual decision making!”
Gayle Arnett,
Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital

Build Self-Confidence
“What a rush!!! I never imagined myself standing 35 feet in the air and actually jumping willingly!
I had the opportunity to face challenges that could change my view on life, and they did!
I now believe the saying that you can do anything you put your mind to. Thank you for the chance to grow!”
Susan Steinkamp
Middle School Teacher

Choose the low elements…

…the high elements…

…or both!
Any way you choose, the day will be filled with laughter and learning!

Butler Participants in this
Great Adventure
So far…
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Butler Planning Council
Butler Foundation Board
Nursing Faculty and Students
Admissions & Counseling Staff
Residence Hall Assistants
Numerous Butler Athletic Teams
Grizzly MVPs
Church & Civic Youth Groups
Corporate Management Teams
Phi Theta Kappa students

Program

Butler Leadership
Credentialing
Initiative
Academic
Connections
Challenge
Course
Experiential
Connections
Recognition
Community
Service
Learning
Faculty
Professional
Development

Academic Connections
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Leadership Studies Certificate
 Exploring Leadership (LS 150)
 The Emerging Leader (LS 160)
 Team and Community Building (LS 220)
 Leadership Development (LS 230)
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Leadership Workshops & Seminars via
Center for Teaching Excellence
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Leadership Studies Library Resources

Service Learning
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Integrated into Leadership Studies classes
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Service Learning Workshops and Seminars via Center for Teaching Excellence
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Community Partnerships and Service
Learning Directory
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Community Service Opportunities List
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Service Learning Library Resources

Leadership Recognition
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Leadership Studies Completion Certificate
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Leadership & Service Learning Recognition
Reception
 Grizzly Servant Leader Award – Student
 Grizzly Servant Leader Award – Faculty/Staff
 Community Partners Recognitions

Butler’s Strategic Vision
In the next 5 years, Butler will be the
Learning College of Choice for the region.
We will engage our students and other stakeholders in exceptional instructional programs and services directly related to their needs.

The Butler Learning PACT
The Learning PACT consists of:
P = Personal Development Skills
A = Analytical Thinking Skills
C = Communication Skills
T = Technological Skills
The Learning PACT Skills are vital for any adult to function successfully in the ever changing world of the 21st century.
Butler expects learners to be full partners in the learning process and as such to assume primary responsibility for their own choices .

Climb Outside the Box:
Explore Butler’s Adventures In
Leadership
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Visit us on the web: www.butlercc.edu
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For Leadership Studies Program info:
Contact Kaye Meyer, Dean of Learning Resources and Services, 316-322-3125, kmeyer@butlercc.edu
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For Grizzly Adventures:
Contact Shane Steinkamp, Course Director,
316-323-6874, ssteinka@butlercc.edu