Dr. Heather Rinkenbaugh
With 14 years of dedicated service in higher education, Dr. Heather Rinkenbaugh has built a career rooted in service and is most passionate about empowering college students to reach their full potential. Starting in Student Life, Heather quickly fell in love with the work of helping students achieve their goals and has since held several leadership positions at Butler Community College. These roles include Director of Residence Life, Director of High School Academic Partnerships, Dean of Online, High School & Community Learning, and Interim Vice President of Academics. A true product of Butler Community College, where her father has also spent much of his career, Heather has fostered a deep connection with the institution and its mission. Throughout her career, she has focused on eliminating barriers to student success, believing in the power of collaboration and servant leadership as tools to help students realize their dreams. Recognized for her impact on both education and the community, Heather chairs the El Dorado Community Foundation board, was named one of the Wichita Business Journal’s 2020 Women in Business and is a member of the Wichita Business Journal’s 2024 class of 40 Under 40.
Appears in 1 Episode
Growing Through Butler
In this episode of Bear Tracks, host Hayley Hobbs sits down with Dr. Heather Rinkenbaugh, Dean of Online High School and Community Learning at Butler Community College...
