The KCTCS Seal

The KCTCS seal is a permanent symbol that serves as the system's identification.

The columns in the seal represent KCTCS's two branches; community colleges and technical schools. An arch connects the two branches. A gear represents the technical component, and a book represents the academic component.

The seal is to be used only on official and ceremonial KCTCS documents, such as diplomas.

A color from each of the branch logos is used, yellow (PMS 131) from the Technical College Branch and blue (PMS 541) from the Community College System.

To protect the integrity of the KCTCS seal, it is imperative that it be used appropriately whenever it is reproduced. Any variation, however slight, can give the identity a different look, diminishing its effectiveness and recognition.

The black and white seal should be used whenever photocopying will be done. The seal should never be presented smaller than three quarters of an inch.

Correct and Incorrect Uses of the KCTCS Seal

The seal versions below are examples ONLY and are NOT to be used for any other purpose. Please contact the KCTCS System Office Department of Marketing and Communications for official versions of the KCTCS seal.

Correct Usage - Black and White	Correct Usage - Color	Correct Usage - Reversed
Incorrect - Do not change the horizontal or vertical proportions of the seal.	Incorrect - Do not use different colors for the seal, other than those designated.	Incorrect - Do not screen the seal.
Incorrect - Do not create a shape around the seal.	Incorrect - Do not rearrange the seal elements.	Incorrect - Do not change the proportions of the seal, relative to each other.
Incorrect - Do not place the identifier on a patterned background.