September 25, 2001
President's Leadership Seminar
Participants Named
Twenty-seven participants have been confirmed for the 2001 President's Leadership Seminar (PLS). The seminar will be held October 8-11 in Lexington and will feature presentations by distinguished educators from throughout the nation.
Those participating in the PLS will be:
Ashland District - Barbara Walters-Bator, Lisa Butcher;
Bowling Green District - Michael Riggs, Janice Gabbard;
Bluegrass District - Teresa Tope;
Southeast District - Susan Croushorn;
Elizabethtown District - Jeremy Boles, Sue French;
Kentucky River District - Ron Reed, Mike Dixon, Ralph Kidd Jr.;
Hopkinsville District - Alissa Young;
Jefferson District - David Cooper, Denise Merrell, Mary Jones;
System Office - Lewis Prewitt, Mary Jody McKee;
Madisonville District - John Lowbridge, Karol Conrad;
Big Sandy District - Bobby McCool, Sabra Jacobs;
Maysville District - George Vaughn;
Northern Kentucky District - Michelle Deeley, Alan Hall;
Owensboro District - Lantana Bray;
Somerset District - David Cazalet Jr.;
West Kentucky District - Vicki Barclay.
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Board of Regents Meetings
Set for September 26-28 in Paintsville
The KCTCS Board of Regents will meet September 26-28 at Mayo Technical College in Paintsville. The Board has scheduled a retreat on September 26, committee meetings on September 27, and the full Board meeting on September 28.
The agenda for the meeting includes the President's report, a resolution approving the pursuit of single accreditation and the consolidation of Southeast Community College and Cumberland Valley Technical College, a resolution approving the pursuit of single accreditation and the consolidation of Hazard Community College and Hazard Technical College, revised mission statements for Maysville Community College and Southeast Community College, ratification of new programs, and an update on adult education collaborative initiatives.
The complete agenda is available on the KCTCS web site.
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Cabinet, PLT Highlights
The September meeting of the President's Leadership Team (PLT) included reports from Tactical Advisory Groups, Strategic Priority teams and ad hoc RSVP teams. The results of a major gifts campaign feasibility study were shared with the PLT by Ray Clements of the Clements Group.
Discussion also included the Rotary project, Access to Careers Week, during which local Rotary Clubs across the state arrange for high school seniors to visit KCTCS colleges. The 2001 Access to Careers Week is scheduled for November 12-16.
Dr. Cheryl King, CPE associate vice president for adult education and commissioner of the Department for Adult Education, spoke to the PLT about the direction of adult education in Kentucky. She also discussed the importance of KCTCS' partnership with adult education, and how that relationship can be enhanced.
The September 20 Cabinet meeting focused on preparations for the September 26-28 Board of Regents meeting.
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KECC Topic of President's Forum
The Kentucky Employees Charitable Campaign (KECC), in which KCTCS participates, was the topic of the September 24 President's Forum. Dr. Michael B. McCall, KCTCS president, said that the KECC provides an opportunity to contribute to several organizations, or employees can choose to support a single charity.
"This is a time in our history when we're particularly aware of the importance of helping others," Dr. McCall told those who attended the forum.
Lewis Prewitt, executive director of Human Resources, and Stephanie McBrayer, Human Resources/benefits data specialist, introduced a video that featured the partner charities participating in KECC. Those charities are the United Way, Christian Appalachian Project, Community Health Charities, Easter Seals Kentucky, Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky, and the WHAS Crusade for Children.
Prewitt said that KCTCS' goal for the current campaign is $105,000. McBrayer explained that employees may make a cash donation or contribute through payroll deductions.
Pledge forms are available at all colleges through the local KECC coordinator. Prewitt asked that all pledges be submitted by October 15.
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Employees Interviewed
As Part of Media Coverage
Two employees were interviewed during news media coverage following the recent terrorists attacks. Dr. Keith Bird, chancellor, was interviewed by Texas station WFAA while he was waiting in the Dallas-Fort Worth airport for flights to resume. Dr. Bird eventually returned to Kentucky by automobile. Vicky McDonald, administrative specialist for the Fire Commission, was interviewed by the Courier-Journal when she attended a memorial service in Louisville. McDonald said she attended the service "to show my patriotism to my country and my fellow man. I just hate to see people hurt."
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Virtual University Enrollment
Increases by 112 Percent
The Kentucky Virtual University (KYVU) reported a 112 percent increase in student enrollment this fall. Preliminary numbers show that 5,034 students are currently enrolled in the online classes, up from the 2,372 who enrolled last fall.
KCTCS offers 12 academic and training degree and certificate programs through KYVU. These include associate in arts and associate in science transfer programs plus KCTCS' newest KYVU program, an associate in applied science information technology.
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News from the Colleges
Madisonville District
On September 18, Madisonville Community College dedicated the $5.8 million Joe C. Davis Science and Technology Building, the first facility to be completed under the auspices of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. Named for a Nashville businessman, the 32,000 square foot Davis Building houses labs, classrooms, and offices for the biological and physical sciences, as well as engineering technology.
The Joe Davis Foundation contributed $1 million for construction of the facility. Hopkins County donors contributed more than $590,000 including gifts from Brown Badgett, Sr., Dr. and Mrs. Loman Trover; Alliance Laundry Systems; Rogers Badgett, and General and Mrs. Richard Frymire, all of whom gave gifts of at least $30,000. Madisonville CC employees contributed more than $17,000.
The dedication ceremony included remarks by Madisonville CC president, Dr. Judy Rhoads, General Frymire, and acknowledgements from Mrs. Bond Davis DeLoache, sister of Joe Davis.
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The National Council of State Boards of Nursing has notified Clara Dorris, LPN program coordinator at Madisonville Technical College, that she has been appointed by the Board of Directors as a member of the Practice, Regulation and Education Subcommittee to develop model rules. The appointment is for a one-year term that will end in August, 2002.
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Camille Richmond, assistant librarian at Madisonville Community College, has been appointed to the national Medical Library Association (MLA) Scholarship for Minority Students Selection Committee for 2001-2002. A scholarship in the amount of up to $5,000 will be granted to a minority student who is entering an American Library Association accredited library school to pursue a career in health sciences librarianship.
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David Murphy, associate professor of business at Madisonville Community College, recently completed an original test bank entitled "Consumer Behavior" to accompany Atomic Dog Publishing Company's new textbook by the same name. The new text and teaching supplements will be available in 2002. The 300-plus-page work has 1,800 questions including T-F, multiple choice, fill-in-the blank, completion, matching, essay, and scenario questions. "Consumer Behavior" will be marketed nationwide to colleges and universities.
Owensboro District
Monty Helm, part-time art instructor at Owensboro Community College received a merit award for his oil piece, entitled "Liz", during the 36th Annual Juried Art Exhibit presented by the Owensboro Art Guild.
Chris Dayman, associate professor of art at Owensboro Community College, received a merit award for his charcoal work, entitled "Shadow Suite #6", and the best in show award for "Cedar", a woodcut/screen print piece.
Hopkinsville District
Hopkinsville Community College is offering three computer workshops designed especially for seniors age 55 and older. The courses are introduction to introduction to computers, introduction to Microsoft Word, and introduction to the Internet.
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Hopkinsville Community College and the Murray State University Small Business Development Center are co-sponsoring a Small Business Success Series for aspiring and current small business owners.
Big Sandy District
John McKenzie recently was named a welding instructor at Mayo Technical College. McKenzie has been working as a part-time instructor at the college for several years.
Kentucky River District
Steve Estep is the new learning center coordinator at Hazard Community College. He also will serve as chair of the division of developmental studies and educational support services.
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Governor Paul Patton and KCTCS president Dr. Michael B. McCall recently met with the Kentucky School of Crafts National Advisory Council. The council presented plans and funding requirements for a new school. Also attending the meeting was Dr. G. Edward Hughes, president of Hazard Community College and CEO of the Kentucky River District. ----- United States Senator Mitch McConnell (at right in photo) recently visited Hazard Community College and was greeted by Dr. Hughes outside the Feltner Center. |
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Southeast District
A workshop on cultural diversity will be offered to the public at the Middlesboro Campus of Southeast Community College on October 12. The workshop is designed to help participants better understand cultural diversity in the work place.
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Southeast CC will offer a series of presentations on the care and preservation of family Bibles and papers during the 2001 Kingdom Come Swappin' Meetin' October 5-6. The Swappin' Meetin', which will be held at the Cumberland Campus, will also include: a quilting contest; horse shoe pitching contest; Great Pumpkin contest; costume contest; and photography competition.
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