Dr. Michael B. McCall announced today the appointment of Dr. Jay Box as the next chancellor of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS), effective July 1.
Dr. Box succeeds Dr. Keith Bird as chancellor of KCTCS.
“Dr. Box is perfectly positioned to transform the lives of Kentuckians and the state’s economy,” said Dr. McCall. “He has played a vital role as a KCTCS college president and vice president and his knowledge of the system, dedication to higher education and leadership will ensure a seamless transition.”
As chancellor, Dr. Box will oversee systemwide academic and student affairs.
“I’m grateful for the support of Dr. McCall and the KCTCS Board of Regents in confirming me as the chancellor of KCTCS,” said Dr. Box. “I will continue the great work Dr. Bird has established over the last decade, while establishing a new focus for academic programs and student services that will lead KCTCS for the next 10 years.”
Dr. Box has been providing leadership to KCTCS for the past seven years. From 2002 through January 2007 he served as the president of Hazard Community and Technical College. In 2007 he moved into the position of KCTCS vice president with the primary responsibility of providing leadership to administrative systems, network operations, distance learning technologies and visualized learning and innovation. Prior to this he served as vice president at McLennan Community College in Waco, Texas.
Dr. Box received his associate’s degree from Howard College, bachelor’s degree in education at Southwest Texas State University in 1976, his master’s degree in education from Texas Tech University in 1985 and his doctorate degree in educational administration, higher education/community college specialty from Baylor University in 1994.
Dr. Box is a native of Crane, Texas. He is married to Gayle Box. They have one son.