August 27, 2001

Dr. McCall Provides Updates on Enrollment,
College Presidents Search, at President's Forum

KCTCS President Dr. Michael B. McCall told those attending Monday's President's Forum at the system office that early fall enrollment reports "look great." He noted that parking lots were full at Central Kentucky and several other KCTCS colleges when classes began last week, and said he expects final data will show enrollment increases this fall.

Dr. McCall said the search for the first president of Northern Kentucky's comprehensive community and technical college is underway. "We have a great pool of candidates," he said, "one of the best we've seen."

The KCTCS president added that searches for new presidents at Paducah Community College and Jefferson Community College would begin soon. These presidents also will serve as their district's Chief Operating Officer.

Dr. McCall said that the 2002-2004 biennial operating budget request and tuition rates for 2002-04 will be on the agenda when the Board of Regents holds a special meeting in Harlan on Wednesday. The budget request must be submitted to the Council on Postsecondary Education by next Monday. Following the Board meeting, a public forum to provide information regarding the consolidation of functions, services and programs of Southeast Community College and Cumberland Valley Technical College will be held at the Harlan campus of CVTC.

Those at the President's Forum on Monday were reminded by Dr. McCall that the 2001 President's Gala will be held at the Lexington Marriott on November 3. Dr. McCall announced that Governor Paul Patton and First Lady Judi Patton plan to attend. The event includes recognition of individuals and companies that have made a significant contribution to a KCTCS college or to the system.

Employees who recently joined the system office were introduced during the forum. Larry Collier, executive director of the Fire Commission, introduced Wayne Mullannix, Fire Commission program administrator, and Sherry Spradling, receptionist/secretary/data entry. Chancellor Dr. Tony Newberry introduced Dr. Michael Krause, director of enrollment management; and administrative assistants Jonita Blanton and Cindy Vestal, both of whom are attached to the chancellor's office. KCTCS Wellness Coordinator Tracy Gibson introduced Kristian Tomlinson, the graduate assistant for the wellness program. Kristian is also a registered and licensed dietician.

Highlights from Meeting
Of President's Leadership Team

Here are some highlights from last week's meeting of the President's Leadership Team (PLT).

Budget - Dr. McCall and KCTCS Vice President Ken Walker presented the 2002-2004 budget request as it will be presented to the Board of Regents during a special meeting on August 29. The budget request, which includes tuition rates, will be submitted to the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) by next Monday.

Enrollment - Dr. Michael Krause, director of enrollment management, presented updated enrollment figures (as of August 21). A conference call was scheduled for September 12 to review each district's enrollment projections, prior to the submission of Fall 2001 enrollment data to the CPE on September 15.

Accreditation - Dr. McCall told the PLT that staff has compiled a list of policies to be developed for the pursuit of single accreditation. The policies will assist the PLT, cabinet and staff as the districts and system work together to achieve SACS accreditation for all KCTCS colleges. The policies will be assigned to RSVP teams for research, input and review.

CPE Trustee Conference - Dr. McCall reminded the PLT that a luncheon for the Board of Regents, local board chairs, and members of the PLT will be held in conjunction with the CPE Trustee Conference September 16-17.

Diversity Dinner Presentation - Bill Wilson is Kentucky Education Television's deputy executive director for education and outreach, vice chair of CPE's Committee on Equal Opportunity, and chair of Kentucky State University's Board of Regents. He addressed the PLT during a diversity dinner presentation, and discussed the Committee for Equal Opportunity's role in postsecondary education. Wilson offered the PLT valuable insights and advice on ensuring that KCTCS colleges meet the expectations of Kentucky's equal opportunity plan.

The next meeting of the PLT is scheduled for September 18-19.

News From the Colleges

West Kentucky District

Patricia Holler, associate professor of English at Paducah Community College, has received certification as a Developmental Education Specialist from the Kellogg Institute for the Training and Certification of Developmental Educators. Holler was one of 43 educators selected from across the United States to participate in the Kellogg Institute and its certification process during the academic year.

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A "gala scholarship auction" that raises $100,000 for academic scholarships for Paducah Community College students will be held September 11 at J.R.'s Executive Inn in Paducah. Items which will be auctioned include: tickets to see Rick Pitino's return to Rupp Arena at the UK/Louisville game; a Florida golf vacation; and two seats aboard the first mission conducted at the Paducah CC's Challenger Learning Center. More than 200 students were awarded scholarships from monies raised at last year's auction.

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The president of the St. Louis Chapter of Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society (ISA) recently presented a $500 check to the West Kentucky Technical College student chapter of ISA. The money will help fund the students' trip to Houston for an international competition.

The West Kentucky team, comprised of students from the electrical and electronics technology programs, won a spot at the international competition by taking first place at the district level in April. ISA is an international, nonprofit, educational organization that promotes advancement in the theory, design, manufacture and use of instruments, computers and systems for measurement and control.

Somerset District

Governor Paul Patton, KCTCS President Dr. Michael B. McCall and Congressman Hal Rogers (see photo) were among the speakers at a recent groundbreaking for two buildings on the Somerset CC campus. One building will be an Academic & Technical Education Complex that will house both academic classes and technical training. The other will be a Student Center Complex that will house student services functions as well as several training programs. --- Dr. McCall announced during the Somerset District faculty orientation that Dr. Jo Marshall has been named district CEO with Dr. Carol Ann VanHook district vice president for student affairs and Edd McWhorter district vice president for community development. Dr. McCall said that Dr. Marshall would continue to be president of Somerset Community College, McWhorter will continue in his duties as chief administrative officer of Laurel Technical College, and Dr. VanHook will continue as chief administrative officer of Somerset Technical College.

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Jody Epperson, professor of nursing at Somerset Community College, recently attended a three-day conference on "end of life" care. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and the City of Hope (COH) Cancer Center received a three-year grant from the Robert Wood Foundation to conduct the training program. Epperson was one of 100 competitively selected nurses from across the U.S. chosen to attend the conference.

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Joelyn Prather has joined the faculty of Somerset Technical College as remedial instructor for reading and math.

Hopkinsville District

Hopkinsville Community College, the Hopkinsville-Christian County Chamber of Commerce and Murray State University's Small Business Development Center are jointly presenting the "Chamber University." The program provides training sessions in such areas as the Internet, personal leadership, human resources, sales, and business law for entrepreneurs. Most of the sessions last 2 ½ hours and are taught by local business people and administrators with expertise in the field. Those attending the sessions can earn CEUs.

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New faculty and staff at Hopkinsville Community College include: Steve Broadbent, English instructor; Dr. Ken Casey, religious studies/philosophy instructor;
Debra Justice, English instructor; Randell Wolff, learning center coordinator; Ann Nichols, librarian; Dina Carner, practical nursing instructor; Beverly Taylor, practical nursing instructor; and Donna Lamprecht, information technology program coordinator/instructor.

Big Sandy District

Dr. George D. Edwards was inaugurated August 17 as the third president of Prestonsburg Community College and the first CEO of the KCTCS Big Sandy District.
Those participating in the inauguration program included Governor Patton, who was accompanied by First Lady Judi Patton; KCTCS Board of Regents Chair Cynthia Read; and Dr. McCall.

Bowling Green District

A $1,000 annual surgical technology scholarship has been established at Bowling Green Technical College. The scholarship was created by an area physician in memory of Tonya Jones Minton, a former surgical tech student who died in an automobile accident last year. Students from Barren, Metcalfe and Monroe counties are eligible for the award.

Faculty Take Students to Conference

Dan Bailey, a Phi Theta Kappa advisor and faculty member from Ashland CC; Johnna Atkinson-Bigelow, a Phi Theta Kappa advisor and faculty members from Somerset CC; and Margo Hamm, an advisor, faculty member and Kentucky Phi Theta Kappa regional coordinator from Maysville CC; chaperoned students from Hazard CC, Elizabethtown CC, Ashland CC, Maysville CC and St. Catharine College to the Phi Theta Kappa International Honors Institute at Georgia Tech. A member of the group was Judy Adams, staff associate with the Upward Bound Program at Hazard CC and also Kentucky Regional Phi Theta Kappa president.

Kentucky River District

The Kentucky Historical Society Historymobile's will visit the Lees College Campus of Hazard Community College September 13-14 with a new state-of-the-art trailer that features a Daniel Boone exhibit. The exhibit includes panels that describe Boone's life and adventures, artifacts and a film presentation.

Ashland District

A story about Ashland Technical College students building a habitat for humanity home was featured in a recent edition of the Daily Independent, Ashland's daily newspaper.
It's the fourth house Ashland TC has helped construct for the Ashland-Ironton Habitat for Humanity organization. Chuck Lanthorn is the carpentry instructor at ATC.

Owensboro District

Owensboro Community College nursing professor Freida Pagan, working with the Public Life Foundation of Owensboro, Inc., has organized a focus group of nursing students to participate in the foundation's "The Peoples Health Project-Part One, Better Access to Quality Care." The group will discuss specific health care issues that are relevant to Owensboro and Daviess County.

Southeast District

John Moore, who heads the Small Business Development Center at Southeast Community College, was the recipient recently of a system-wide award for his efforts to revitalize and develop the SBDC program. Six awards were given at the state level, and Moore received the coveted Phoenix Award.