March 28, 2024

Legislature Will Ultimately Decide GCCC-Fort Hays Merger

Dodge City, KS (westernkansasnews.com) If Dodge City Community College and Fort Hays State eventually merge they will need five million dollars each year from the state. Representative Bud Estes is confident after taking a close look the legislature will eventually give their approval.

Estes supports the merger, but he does not want other community colleges to feel this move threatens what they offer.

School officials indicate they need to make a decision by May.

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