[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 201 (Wednesday, December 6, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5804-S5805]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO DR. CARL HEILMAN

 Mr. MARSHALL. Madam President, I rise today to thank Dr. Carl 
Heilman for his many years of service to the free State of Kansas and 
Barton Community College, as well as honor him for all that he 
accomplished during his career.


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  On page S5804, December 6, 2023, in the third column, the 
following appears: Mr. MARSHALL. Madam President, I rise today to 
thank Dr. Carl Heilman for his many years of service to the free 
State of Kansas and Barton County Community College, as well as 
honor him for all that he accomplished during his career.
  
  The online Record has been corrected to read: Mr. MARSHALL. 
Madam President, I rise today to thank Dr. Carl Heilman for his 
many years of service to the free State of Kansas and Barton 
Community College, as well as honor him for all that he 
accomplished during his career.


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  A lifelong educator committed to service, Carl began his journey at 
the University of Northern Iowa as a student, where he graduated with a 
bachelor of arts degree in social sciences. After graduating, Carl 
would continue his education at Northern Iowa, obtaining a master of 
arts in counseling, later pairing that with a master of arts in public 
administration from Minnesota State University. Carl completed his 
formal education with a doctor of philosophy in higher education 
administration from Iowa State University.
  With this knowledge in hand, Carl served in administrative positions 
at several colleges across the U.S. Beginning at Iowa Lakes Community 
College in Iowa, Carl was both a chairperson and faculty member. While 
at Northland Pioneer College in Arizona, Carl served as vice president 
for student services, and at Lincoln Trail College-Illinois Eastern 
Community College District, Carl was campus president.
  But Carl's service to the State of Kansas began in 2006 when he 
became the fifth president of Barton Community College. Carl hit the 
ground running, quickly building rapport with the board of trustees, 
faculty and staff, local community constituents, and the student body. 
With this support, Carl set attainable goals for the future of Barton, 
establishing it as a dynamic institution able to weather

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limited access to resources, fluctuating economic conditions, and 
shifting State demographics. Under Carl's guidance, Barton has expanded 
its online learning options, generated diverse workforce training 
opportunities, and expanded services to Kansas military communities. In 
fact, Carl was integral in keeping the 1st Infantry Division stationed 
in Kansas, as his testimony to the Kansas Governor Military Council on 
behalf of Kansas higher education for The Big Red One proved persuasive 
to the 2015 Base Realignment and Closure Commission.


 =========================== NOTE =========================== 

  
  On page S5804, December 6, 2023, in the third column, the 
following appears: But Carl's service to the State of Kansas began 
in 2006 when he became the fifth president of Barton County 
Community College.
  
  The online Record has been corrected to read: But Carl's service 
to the State of Kansas began in 2006 when he became the fifth 
president of Barton Community College.


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  With these accomplishments, it is unsurprising that Carl received 
exceptional recognition from the State of Kansas. He served an 
unprecedented 3 years as chairperson for the system council of Kansas 
Community College Presidents, where he oversaw the statewide 
implementation of a public higher education course articulation 
process, the introduction of a public higher education reverse transfer 
model, and the development of reverse transfer for both community 
colleges and the private college system. Thanks to Carl, these actions 
have eased administrative processes for Kansas students and 
administrators, making life simpler for everyone.
  Carl will officially retire from Barton Community College on June 30, 
2024, after over 17 years of service to the people of Kansas. I now ask 
my colleagues to join me in recognizing the distinguished career of Dr. 
Carl Heilman, as well as thank him for all his work on behalf of the 
state of Kansas and Barton Community College.


 =========================== NOTE =========================== 

  
  On page S5805, December 6, 2023, in the first column, the 
following appears: Carl officially retired from Barton County 
Community College on June 30, 2024, after over 17 years of service 
to the people of Kansas. I now ask my colleagues to join me in 
recognizing the distinguished career of Dr. Carl Heilman, as well 
as thank him for all his work on behalf of the state of Kansas and 
Carton County Community College.
  
  The online Record has been corrected to read: Carl will 
officially retire from Barton Community College on June 30, 2024, 
after over 17 years of service to the people of Kansas. I now ask 
my colleagues to join me in recognizing the distinguished career 
of Dr. Carl Heilman, as well as thank him for all his work on 
behalf of the state of Kansas and Barton Community College


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