August 20, 2001

KCTCS Featured at State Fair

KCTCS again has a booth at the Kentucky State Fair in Louisville. The fair opened last Thursday and continues through Sunday, August 26.

The KCTCS booth is located in the South wing of the fairgrounds complex near the University of Louisville and Kentucky Virtual University booths.

Fair visitors who stop by the KCTCS booth can register for a scholarship that will be given away through a drawing. The winner of the scholarship will be eligible to enroll in a certificate, diploma or associate degree program offered at any KCTCS college, and classes can be taken on campus or via distance learning. The award covers tuition and statewide fees.

This is the third year that KCTCS has given away a scholarship during the state fair.
Last year's winner begins classes this month at Jefferson Community College.

Volunteers from the colleges and system office will be working in the KCTCS booth, distributing brochures and other information. If you visit the state fair, stop by the KCTCS booth and observe some of the things being done to promote our system.

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News From the Colleges

Ashland District

Jack Trautwein has been named acting dean of academic affairs at Ashland Technical College. Trautwein's appointment was announced by Dr. Greg Adkins, president of Ashland Community College and CEO of the KCTCS Ashland District.

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Ashland Community College and Ashland Technical College received a $100,000 grant recently from Speedway Super-America and The Ashland, Inc. Foundation. The grant, along with a National Science Foundation grant, will help fund technology related programs.

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Two articles by Ashland CC associate professor of nursing, Barbara Claxon-McKinney, MSN, RN, have been published in Pediatric Nursing. "Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome" appeared in the May/June 2001 issue, and "Xenograft Technology: A New Frontier in Medicine" in the September/October 2000 issue.

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Ralfred Hall, who teaches mathematics, chemistry and physics at Ashland Technical College, was recently promoted to professor.

Kentucky River District

The Kentucky River Community and Technical College District and the Frenchburg Job Corps Center will provide joint training for students enrolled at Frenchburg. As a result of the agreement, six Job Corps students will live in the Lees College Campus residence hall this fall. Three will attend Hazard Community College and three will attend Hazard Technical College. Enrolling in both the Job Corps training program and a KCTCS college enables students to expand their education options while qualifying for Workforce Investment Act (WIA) benefits.

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Seventeen faculty members at Hazard Community College and Hazard Technical College were recently promoted.

Promoted to full professor were: Emline Montgomery, business technology at HTC; Madeline Flannery-Kincer, communications at Hazard CC; Lisa Maggard, English/Developmental Studies at Hazard CC; Mike Strickland, history at Hazard CC; Debbie Hogg, nursing at Hazard CC; and Sandy Phipps, psychology at Hazard CC.

Promoted to associate professor with tenure were: Dan Begley, business and computers at Hazard CC; Tim Dunn, English at Hazard CC; Richard Roe, computers and related technologies at Hazard TC; Judy Lucas, reading and learning center coordinator at Hazard CC; Judy Chadwell, nursing at Hazard CC; Tracy Hawkins, biological sciences at Hazard CC; and Judy Pennington-Price, mathematics at Hazard CC.

Promoted to assistant professor were: Brad Dyer, mathematics at Hazard CC; Kay Deno, developmental and related technologies at Hazard TC; Jennifer Jackson, biological sciences at Hazard CC; and Dale Sasser, biological sciences at Hazard CC.

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Groundbreaking ceremonies for a $3 million science center at Hazard CC were held August 9. Construction of the 24,912 square foot facility is scheduled to be completed by June 2002. The facility's second floor will consist of two general classrooms, two biology labs, a chemistry lab, a physics lab, computer lab, offices, storage and preparation rooms, and a greenhouse. The first floor will remain unfinished for future development.

Representing the faculty at the groundbreaking was Deronda Mobelini, division chair for the Hazard CC science division.

West Kentucky District

Paducah Community College will host its fourth annual PRIME 2000 minority leadership class this fall. The nationally recognized academy provides leadership training for minorities interested in leadership positions, or who are currently in leadership roles but wish to enhance their skills.

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Anna Miserendino (see photo), medical office technology instructor at West Kentucky Technical College (WKTC), was recently named the Kentucky Business Education Association's (KBEA) 2001 Outstanding Postsecondary Business Teacher. Miserendino, who has worked at WKTC since 1987, received her award during the KBEA's summer conference in Louisville. The award was based on "exemplary teaching and outstanding service to business education."

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Stephen W. Holt (see photo), a cosmetology instructor at WKTC, recently qualified to participate in the National Cosmetology Association's (NCA) educational program called "HairAmerica." Holt had to pass a qualifying exam to be a "Hair America" participant, and will be inducted into the program in January during a ceremony in Long Beach, CA. Holt recently completed his first year as state president of NCA of Kentucky.

Hopkinsville District

The student support services (SSS) program at Hopkinsville CC has been awarded a federal grant by the U.S. Department of Education. The grant, which is expected to exceed $875,000 over the next four years, resulted from a competition among higher education institutions interested in establishing, or continuing, student support services programs.

Since the program was established at Hopkinsville CC in 1990, it has assisted many students who would not have attended college if they had not received services SSS provides. Services include tutoring, transfer counseling and cultural activities. To be eligible for the program, students must meet one or more of the following criteria: (1) first generation college student, (2) limited or low income, or (3) physical or learning disability.

Director of the SSS program at Hopkinsville CC is Greg Marable.

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Corey M. Wadlington is the new college recruitment officer at Hopkinsville CC. Wadlington replaces Angela Donald, who relocated to Italy earlier this year.

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Donna Rose Lamprecht was recently named information technology program coordinator at Hopkinsville Community College. Lamprecht has more than eight years experience with computers, information technology, and management as well as more than five years of experience in systems analysis and design.

Bowling Green District

Omar Rogers Sr., director of the Bowling Green Technical College adult learning center, recently received the Lions Club International Association 100% District Governor's Award. The award is presented to the district governor who best meets the goals established by the Lions Club International Board of Directors. Rogers (center in photo) was presented the award by a former district governor Jim Lovell (left) and current district governor Nelson Plain (right).

Madisonville District

Scott Vander Ploeg, associate professor at Madisonville Community College, attended the recent Kentucky Humanities Council Planning Committee meeting in Lexington.

"Focus on Hopkins County", a Madisonville's local access cable television show, will feature an interview with Vander Ploeg and co-volunteer coordinator Debbie Allen. The two are part of a group organizing a celebration recognizing the 81st anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which granted women voting rights. The event, scheduled for August 26, will include a march/parade, speeches on the courthouse steps, historical presentations and reenactments, crafts, and a ceremony recognizing women community leaders.

Northern Kentucky District

Northern Kentucky Technical College's new programs in hotel/motel management and food services management were the subjects of a recent article in the Kentucky Post. Local business people told Post reporter Craig Garretson that the programs are a welcome addition to the NKTC schedule, since restaurant and hotel/motel managers are needed in the region. Among those interviewed for the article was Mae Keszei, public relations coordinator for NKTC.

Southeast District

Several Southeast Community College faculty members recently conducted a workshop on "development of inquiry based instruction in math and science." The workshop, held at the Cumberland Campus, was led by Enoch Foutch, Dr. Wheeler Conover, Dr. Odell Wilson, and Rhonda Creech.

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Students from Harlan, Letcher and Bell counties participated in the Southeast Scholars summer institute held recently on the Southwest Community College campus in Cumberland. A total of 32 students, in grades 7 through 12, participated in the weeklong institute that focused on academic enrichment and support, technical courses and special outings. The program involved hands-on activities, and participants learned the importance of teamwork and how to improve study and social skills. The program was headed by SECC Dean Paul Pratt.

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Michael Good, director of the respiratory care program at Cumberland Valley Technical College, was the keynote speaker at a session of the Tennessee Society of Respiratory Care. Good's presentation was entitled "Pathology in Respiratory Care."

Maysville District

Monarch Construction Company of Cincinnati submitted the low bid for the Maysville Community College Technical Center. Construction of the $8.6 million facility is expected to begin this fall.

Somerset District

The faculty of Somerset Technical College participated in an in-service day on August 1. Those attending discussed the strategic plan and the annual report. Other information was also distributed during the in-service. The first full day for students was August 20.

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The colleges in the Somerset District - Somerset Community College, Somerset Technical College and Laurel Technical College - participated in a district-advising workshop on August 2. Representatives from each institution presented a review of the academic and technical programs that are available to students. Faculty and staff members also exchanged ideas on programs, registration procedures, financial aid and student advising. Welcoming faculty and staff to the workshop were Dr. Jo Marshall, president of Somerset CC and CEO of the Somerset District; Edd McWhorter, director of Laurel Technical College; and Dr. Carol Ann VanHook, director of Somerset Technical College.

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The Somerset District held its annual fall faculty orientation August 3. The keynote speaker was Dr. Vincent Tinto, a distinguished professor at Syracuse University and author of the book, "Rethinking the Causes and Cures of Student Attrition." Concurrent sessions held during the afternoon of the orientation included adult education transitions, consolidation implementation, new options for college credit, advanced connections training, and brain based learning.

Owensboro District

Mike Kreke, CISCO networking instructor, recently passed his Certified CISCO Network Associate exam.

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Greta McDonough, professor of human services, has been appointed to the National Association of Social Workers' Committee of Inquiry for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. This board is responsible for hearing all complaints and charges of ethical and professional misconduct for the state's certified and licensed social workers.

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The Owensboro District had a successful Fall 2001 Kick-Off. It included a "Let's Go Fishing" presentation by Kevin Beardmore, which was a tribute to Dr. Bill Chandler who served on the Owensboro CC Board for 15 years, and a celebration of the past year's achievements. Pam Wilson and Steve Bailes were co-chairs of the event.