Arlyn Uhrmacher

Southeast Community College

Board of Governors

District 5

“I am running for re-election to the SCC Board of Governors to continue the great work we have already accomplished. I believe that my background and experiences will help protect, promote, and prioritize the future of the College for the students we serve.”

Some of our accomplishments since my election in 2020 include:

  • Received full accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission.

  • Completed a review and revision of all current board and college policies.

  • Completed the conversion from a quarter system to a semester term.

  • Reviewed all programs to ensure open entry/open exit opportunities.

  • Opened the newly renovated Student Excellence Center on the Lincoln Campus.

  • Broke ground for the first dorm on the Lincoln Campus and the new Sandhills Global Technology Center.

  • Opened the Scott full-ride scholarship program on the Milford campus for heavy tech programs.

  • Lobbied for a 100% state tax credit for property taxes paid during the implementation of LB243.

  • Served as a member of the Executive Advisory Team to the college President.

About Southeast Community College

In 1971, the Nebraska Legislature created one system of two-year community college institutions by consolidating junior colleges, state vocational-technical colleges, and area technical schools. Initially, the system was divided into eight regional systems but reduced to six when the Lincoln and Southeast areas were merged in 1973. Thus, Southeast Community College was established and to be governed by a locally elected board.

The SCC region includes a 15-county service area. The Board of Governors includes 11 elected members, two each from five districts within the service area and one at-large member representing all 15 counties.

SCC has campuses in Beatrice, Lincoln, and Milford and operates six Learning Centers throughout the service area. Additionally, more than 50 school districts participate in the Southeast Nebraska Career Academy Partnership where students can earn dual credit to get a head start on their college careers.