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Meet the CKUB Staff

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Patrick Busch

Director
(620) 786-1182
buschp@bartonccc.edu 

Patrick started as the Director of Central Kansas Upward Bound in the Spring of 2008. He previously served as Academic Advisor for Barton’s Upward Bound program for three and a half years. In addition to his role as Director of CKUB, he is an associate faculty member in the Math Department at Barton.

Before coming to Barton, Patrick spent a summer working for the Upward Bound Program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, AZ. While a graduate student at Kent State University in Kent, OH, he worked as a tutor for one of the university’s Upward Bound Programs. Patrick earned two degrees from Kent State: M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction; B.A. in Mathematics.

Since starting at Barton, Patrick has helped students enroll at many universities, including University of Kansas, Kansas State University, Fort Hays State University, Baker University, Wichita State University, Luther College (IA), Valparaiso University (IN) and Barton Community College.

Yuchen Wang-Boswell

Academic Advisor
(620) 786-1174
boswelly@bartonccc.edu 

Following her graduation, Yuchen joined Central Kansas Upward Bound as the Academic Coordinator in 2019.  A graduate of Fort Hays State University, Yuchen earned a Master of Science in Communication Studies in 2016 and a Master of Liberal Studies in Digital Cinema Production in 2019.

While attending Fort Hays State University, Yuchen worked in Residential Life and the Department of Communication Studies where she gained experience helping students navigate all of the resources that colleges have to offer. In addition to her work in education, Yuchen also voluntarily produces promotional videos for United Way of Central Kansas.

Sarah Hensiek 

Data Specialist/Secretary
(620) 786-1181
hensieks@bartonccc.edu 

Sarah joined the Barton Community College Upward Bound team after working six years as a teacher’s assistant. She has served as secretary/data specialist for Central Kansas Upward Bound since July 2008. Sarah is a graduate of Newton High School and she earned an associate’s degree in applied science from Hutchinson Community College s well as a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Southwestern College. She says working with both the Upward Bound participants and her co-workers has been a rewarding experience.