Dr. Nicholas Neupauer

Dr. Nicholas C. Neupauer was appointed as the eighth President of Butler County Community College by the Board of Trustees on August 1, 2007. He previously served as Vice President for Academic Affairs (2004-2007) and Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences (1999-2004) at BC3.

In his nine months as President, Dr. Neupauer has focused on campus beautification, campus security, technology and BC3’s continued growth as a county and regional institution of higher learning. Beginning in the summer of 2008, the College will plan for new strategic initiatives. During this process, there will be a further emphasis on academic programs and a commitment to excellence in the classroom.

Dr. Neupauer has emphasized the importance of external and media relations since becoming President. He serves on the Butler Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, the Community Development Corporation of Butler Board of Directors and the Community Health Clinic of Butler County Board of Directors and the University of Pittsburgh – School of Education Community College Leadership Advisory Board. In addition to being a Butler P.M. Rotary member, he has participated in the United Way Day of Caring and the Heart Association’s annual Heart Walk.

He makes a monthly appearance on WISR AM Radio’s “It’s Your Turn with Dave Malarkey” show, has written a commentary for The Butler Eagle and makes numerous appearances in a variety of broadcasts on Butler’s local Armstrong cable station.

As Vice President for Academic Affairs, he coordinated articulations and dual enrollments as part of the College’s LindenPointe project as well as bringing five degree completion partners to Butler’s main campus. He furthered the cause for learning communities by assessing and refining on-campus Preparatory and off-campus Keystone Bridge cohorts. He led the Academic Affairs Unit in assessment of student learning and General Education, which received commendation from the Middle States Commission of Higher Education, and represented the College in the negotiations of the collective bargaining agreement. He was involved in the development of a Technical Trades: HVAC option which increased funding to the College because of its high priority status at the state level.

As Dean, Dr. Neupauer was instrumental in the development of the Praxis Preparation program, which offers classes in the state and across the country. Since its beginning, this program has helped over 3,000 students and attained a remarkable 95 percent passing rate in Praxis I.

Prior to his arrival at BC3, Dr. Neupauer was chair of the Communication Department at Marist College. At Marist, he created a sports communication degree and was recognized by the Office of Special Services in appreciation of efforts to help students with disabilities.

Throughout his career in higher education, which also included positions at West Virginia University (1993-1996) and Bethany College (1995-1996), Dr. Neupauer’s teaching has been recognized. In 2004, BC3’s student body named him “Outstanding Faculty Member.” At West Virginia, he was named “Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant” and “Outstanding Professor” by the Panhellenic Council. At Marist, he twice won “School of Communication Faculty of the Year.” He currently teaches an Introduction to Public Relations course at BC3. Recognized as a top scholar in the field of public relations and sports information, Dr. Neupauer has authored or co-authored ten academic publications and made numerous scholarly presentations.

He was named one of the “2003-2004 Outstanding Service and Community Achievement Recipients” for administrators at BC3. He participates in grant writing, including the procurement of $42,000 from the Western Pennsylvania K-16 Consortium for Praxis, and assisted the College in the attainment of $300,000 from the Heinz Endowments for a Career Portal initiative.

Dr. Neupauer earned a Doctorate in Education in Communication and Instruction from West Virginia University, a Master of Science in Communication (Training and Development) from Clarion University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts in Print Journalism with an English minor from the Pennsylvania State University.

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