Wkctc visitor's guide

A Visitor’s Guide Higher Education Begins Here

West Kentucky Community & Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404679-4501) to award the associate degree.

West Kentucky Community & Technical College, a member of the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS), is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.

Updated: November 19, 2013

KENTUCKY COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM

The City of Paducah

art of quilting at Paducah’s internationally celebrated National Quilt Museum of the United States. Enjoy interactive family fun at the state-of-the-art River Discovery Center. Don’t miss the impressive 19th century architecture as you visit Downtown antique shops and boutiques or stroll the tree-lined streets of LowerTown, Paducah’s oldest neighborhood and home to the highly acclaimed Artist Relocation Program.

Paducah, Kentucky is an award winning community. In addition to being the home of one of the nation’s top 10 community colleges, Paducah has also been named the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s 2011 Distinctive Destination Fan Favorite and one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People.

The National Quilt Museum Cost: Free 215 Jefferson, I-24 Downtown Loop Paducah, KY 42001 270-442-8856 Whitehaven Cost: Free I-24, Exit 7 Paducah, KY

Flood Wall Murals Cost: Free Downtown Paducah Yeiser Art Center Cost: Free 200 Broadway Paducah, KY

A History of West Kentucky Community & Technical College

West Kentucky Community & Technical College

West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a powerful example of what a successful postsecondary institution must be in the 21st comprehensive college arose from the foundations of two remarkable institutions – Paducah Community College and West Kentucky Technical College.

West Kentucky Technical College was founded in 1909 by Dr. Dennis Henry Anderson as West Kentucky Industrial College now 1400 HC Mathis Drive. West Kentucky Industrial College became a state-supported junior college in 1918.

In 1932, the citizens of Paducah and McCracken County embarked on a mission to provide quality education in a municipally supported junior college, known as Paducah Junior College (PJC). PJC was founded as

Meanwhile in 1938, West Kentucky Industrial College’s teaching program merged with West Kentucky State College in Frankfort. The college became known as the West Kentucky Vocational School and more

In 1967, PJC joined the University of Kentucky community college system becoming a “new” college – Paducah Community College. R. G. “Dean” Matheson retired and Dr. Donald J. Clemens becomes the new PCC president, overseeing the construction of the Learning Resource Center and the Students & Fine Arts Centers.

programs, changes of college names, changes of college campus locations and change of governance. In 1997, the two colleges were united under one system umbrella when they joined the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) as a result of the Kentucky Postsecondary Education Improvement Act of 1997.

Collaboration grew among the two colleges until an effort to consolidate into one seamless institution was West Kentucky Community and Technical College.

Visitor’s Guide President & CEO: Dr. Barbara M. Veazey barbara.veazey@kctcs.edu

If you need any additional assistance, please feel free to contact John Carrico at any time at:

john.carrico@kctcs.edu

Each year more than 9,000 students come to West Kentucky Community and Technical College seeking traditional two-year transfer associate degrees in arts and science, applied science degrees, diplomas or West Kentucky Community and Technical College is committed to providing high quality educational experiences, meeting the educational needs of the college community, serving as a full partner in business and workforce development, and contributing to the overall economic and social well-being of the region.

Kentucky Community & Technical College System

West KentucKy community & technical college

FACT SHEET West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) has been recognized for two consecutive years strong job training and continuing higher education opportunity, for achieving high completion and transfer rates, and for realizing strong employment results for its graduates.

LEADERSHIP Chair, Board of Directors: Deborah Edmonds Chair, Paducah Junior College, Inc.: John Williams

CREDIT STUDENT PROFILE (FALL 2012) Enrollment: 7,052 Part-time students: 64% Full-time students: 36% Female: 58% Male: 42%

PERSONNEL Full-time faculty: 141 Part-time faculty: 142 Staff: 168

COMMUNITY/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTICIPANTS (2010-2011) Workforce Solutions served over 5,200 participants in credit classes and 6,700 in community education classes in 2011-2012.

WKCTC’s ECONOMIC IMPACT economy and is a sound investment from multiple

from a larger economy and lower social costs.

According to a recent study by Economic Modeling Specialists Inc. (EMSI), WKCTC contributes more than $126 million each year to the community through a combination of college operations, student spending, and productivity of graduates in the workforce.

Added Income

CREDENTIALS AWARDED (2010-2011) WKCTC offers more than 260 associate degree, 40academic and technical programs. In 2011-2012, the college conferred:

College operations effect Job equivalents Student productivity effect Job equivalents GRAND TOTAL Job equivalents

$19,458,000 501 jobs $107,485,000 2,769 jobs $126,944,000 3,270 jobs

Total Added Income in West Kentucky Region Due to WKCTC ($Millions)

Operations effect, $19.5

Productivity effect, $107.5

Source: Economic Modeling Specialists, Inc. (EMSI), 2011

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West Kentucky Community & Technical College PRESENTATION PARTICIPANTS Vice President of Institutional Development Dr. Steve Freeman (270) 534-3363 At college since 1995

Director of Human Resources Bridget Canter (270) 534-3458 At college since 2006

Vice President of Institutional Advancement/ Executive Director Paducah Junior College, Inc. Ashley Wright (270) 534-3084 At college since 2013

Director of Marketing/ Public Relations Janett Blythe (270) 534-3079 At college since 1993 Janett Blythe

Local Activities Happening April 7-12, 2014 Faith in Film presents The Way Maiden Alley Cinema & Gallery April 7, 2014, 6:30 p.m.

112 Maiden Alley, Paducah, KY 42001 Admission: $5 Phone: 270.442.7723 50th Annual Dogwood Trail Celebration April 01 – 30, 2014 Beautiful by day and glorious by night. The Dogwood Trail Celebration depends on the blooming of the dogwoods. Paducah’s historic and beautiful residential neighborhoods Recurring daily Phone: 800.PADUCAH

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Welcome to West Kentucky Community and Technical College

West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a comprehensive, regional community college that not only offers traditional two-year transfer Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees, but also offers an Associate in Fine Arts degree,

Bridget Canter

Dr. Steve Freeman

Ashley Wright

WELCOME

Distortion at the National Quilt Museum April 04 – June 24, 2014 Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Also, Mar.-Nov., Sun. 1-5 p.m.

215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, KY 42001 Museum Admission: $11 adults, $10 seniors (60 & over), $5 students.

Free admission to The Quilt Museum Shop Recurring daily Phone: 270.442.8856 New York Times Best Selling Author Jamie Ford will speak during a two-day residency at the college.

He is the author of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet. There will be an opening reception at 6 p.m.

April 8 in the Crounse Atrium followed by a public presentation and book signing in Crounse Hall.

WKCTC is committed to providing high quality educational experiences, meeting the educational needs of the College community, serving as a full partner in business and workforce development, and contributing to the overall economic and social wellbeing of the region. As we continue to move toward our vision of the College being recognized as a preeminent community college nationwide, our focus continues to be on access, retention, and student success.

Dr. Barbara Veazey

providing tremendous opportunities for students and the region. In 2012, the college was once again named one of the ten and performance in America’s community colleges. West Kentucky was recognized for outstanding achievement in the areas of student learning outcomes, degree and college completion, labor market success in students securing jobs after graduate with the knowledge they need to secure jobs or transfer to four-year schools.

West Kentucky Community and Technical College also provides a great return on your investment. The White House’s recently released College Score Card, ranked WKCTC’s average net price in the low range compared to other community colleges in the nation. The report added that individuals who graduate with an associate degree will make on average almost $5,000 more a year than individuals who only have a high school diploma.

Barbara Veazey, Ph.D. President West Kentucky Community and Technical College PAGE 3

West Kentucky Assessment Schedule Environmental Health and Safety Assessment Date 4/7/2014 Monday

Time

West Kentucky Community & Technical College LEADERSHIP TEAM

Location

Dr. Barbara Veazey is President of West Kentucky Community and

Dr. Barbara Veazey (270) 534-3090

West KY Main Campus – 4810 Barkley Dr., Paducah, KY 42001 (16 Buildings) 9:00 am

Initial Assessment Meeting with Admin staff – PJC Board Room, Carson Hall:

Paducah Community College (PCC) and West Kentucky Technical when the two colleges consolidated in 2003. This year marks her 40th year at the College.

Dr. Barbara Veazey

Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Tena Payne (270) 534-3342 At college since 1985 Dr. Tena Payne

10:00 am West KY Main Campus assessment 10:00 am – Peggy Allgood, 1st Floor, Carson Hall 11:00 – Christine Stalions, 207 Waller Hall 12:00 pm Lunch-tentative 1:00 pm Continue West KY Main Campus assessment 1:00 pm- Keith Yeary, Carson Hall 2:00 pm– John Carrico, Carson Hall

Sherry Anderson

Vice President of Learning Initiatives Sherry Anderson (270) 534-3145 At college since 1979

Susan Graves

Jim Pape

Vice President of Business Affairs Susan Graves (270) 534-3155 At college since 1993

Vice President of Workforce and Economic Development Jim Pape (270) 534-3370 At college since 2013

4:00 pm– Shari Gholson, Allied Health Building 4/8/2014 Tuesday

West KY Main Campus – 4810 Barkley Dr., Paducah, KY 42001 (16 Buildings) 8:00 am

Continue West KY Main Campus Assessment 8:00 am - Stephanie Milliken, 145C Anderson Tech Building 9:00 am– Tracy McDanel, 216 Anderson Tech Building 10:00 am– Patrick Fletcher, Kitchen Area (139) Anderson Tech Building 11:00 am – Charlie Lott, 155 Anderson Tech Building 12:00 pm Lunch-tentative 1:00 pm Continue West KY Main Campus assessment 1:30 pm – Paul Aho, Paducah School for the Arts, 409 Broadway 3:15 pm– Elizabeth Durham, Mary Ellen Thompson Education Center PAGE 4

Dr. Belinda DaltonRussell

Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Belinda Dalton-Russell (270) 534-3388 At college since 2010

Administrative Services John Carrico (270) 534-3089 At college since 1984 John Carrico

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West Kentucky Community & Technical College At A Glance

Date Time Location 4/9/2014 Wednesday TEAM 1 Weaks Center 607 Poplar Street, Murray, KY 42071 - 1,935 Square Feet Site Leased Space.

Houses the Practical Nursing Program.

West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a thriving, comprehensive community and technical college where more than 9,000 students annually change their futures with short-term training, programs geared to today’s workplace opportunities, or courses that will count toward a bachelor’s degree when they transfer.

8:00 am 9:00 am

Drive to Weaks Center – Murray KY (map) 49 miles Begin Weaks Center Assessment 8:00 - Tom Curtsinger – 248 Emergency Tech Building Rhanda Miller – Will conduct a phone interview at later date.

10:00 am Drive to Purchasing Training Center (map) 30 miles - 16,100 Square Feet. Houses the college’s diesel mechanic program, and other technical programs.

10:30 am Purchasing Center Assessment 10:30 am – Steve Freeman – Skilled Craft Training Center 1:00 pm Lunch-tentative 2:00 pm Drive to Skilled Craft Training Center (map) 1 mile Skilled Craft Training Center 70 Hickory Road, Hickory, KY 42051 - 60,000 Square Feet Houses welding program, HVAC technology program, Automotive technology program, and Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness.

2:15 pm Assessment 1:15 pm – Dennis Hibbs – Purchasing Training Center Drive to Paducah (map) 18 miles

The College offers more than 260 associate degree, and technical programs. dedicated instructors committed to student success.

WKCTC is nestled on 234 beautiful acres in Paducah’s north side and includes 18 separate buildings and three leased, off-campus facilities for a total of more than 665,000 square feet of facilities. In addition to the main campus on Alben Barkley Drive in Paducah, classes are offered at:

4/9/2014 Wednesday TEAM 2 Thompson Health Education Center 2415 South 25th Street, Paducah, KY 42001 Leased Space 3,500 square feet. Houses Nurse Aide Program

409/413 Broadway and 919 Madison Street

WKCTC Mission The mission of West Kentucky Community and Technical College is to provide excellence in teaching and learning, promote student success, and support economic development.

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8:00 am Begin Thompson Health Education Center Assessment 9:00 am Drive to Paducah School of Art & Design Paducah School of Art & Design, 409 Broadway, Paducah, KY 42001 - 7,038 Square Feet Leased Space.

Paducah School of Art & Design, 413 Broadway, Paducah, KY 42001 - 900 Square Feet Leased Space.

9:15 am Paducah School of Art Assessments Lunch-tentative Paducah School of Art & Design 919 Madison Street, Paducah, KY 42001 - 6,700 Square Feet Houses ceramics and jewelry making.

Conclude West KY Assessment

Forklift Training – The afternoon of Wednesday, April 9 or the morning of Thursday, April 10. Tom Curtsinger PAGE 5

West Kentucky Community & Technical College

13. Allied Health Building (AHB) 14. Emerging Technology Center (ETC) 15. Anderson Technical Building/Bookstore (ATB) 1.

Waller Hall (WAL)

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Carson Hall Carson Annex Haws Gymnasium (GYM) Guard Building Maintenance Garage Nemer Building Clemens Fine Arts Theatre/Student Center (SCA) Matheson Hall/ Learning Resource Center (MLC)

12. Crisp Building/Challenge Learning Center (CLC) PAGE 6

Off-Campus Locations Mary Ellen Thompson Health Education Center (HEC) 2415 South 25th Street Paducah, KY 42001

Paducah School of Art & Design (ROU) 409 Broadway Paducah, KY 42001 and

Purchase Training Center (WKP) 234 Pioneer Industrial Drive

Skilled Craft Training Center (SCTC) 70 Hickory Road Hickory, Kentucky 42051 Weaks Center (WEA) 607 Popular Murray, KY 42071

Madison Hall (MAD) 919 Madison Street Paducah, KY 42001 PAGE 7

West Kentucky Community & Technical College

13. Allied Health Building (AHB) 14. Emerging Technology Center (ETC) 15. Anderson Technical Building/Bookstore (ATB) 1.

Waller Hall (WAL)

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Carson Hall Carson Annex Haws Gymnasium (GYM) Guard Building Maintenance Garage Nemer Building Clemens Fine Arts Theatre/Student Center (SCA) Matheson Hall/ Learning Resource Center (MLC)

12. Crisp Building/Challenge Learning Center (CLC) PAGE 6

Off-Campus Locations Mary Ellen Thompson Health Education Center (HEC) 2415 South 25th Street Paducah, KY 42001

Paducah School of Art & Design (ROU) 409 Broadway Paducah, KY 42001 and

Purchase Training Center (WKP) 234 Pioneer Industrial Drive

Skilled Craft Training Center (SCTC) 70 Hickory Road Hickory, Kentucky 42051 Weaks Center (WEA) 607 Popular Murray, KY 42071

Madison Hall (MAD) 919 Madison Street Paducah, KY 42001 PAGE 7

West Kentucky Community & Technical College At A Glance

Date Time Location 4/9/2014 Wednesday TEAM 1 Weaks Center 607 Poplar Street, Murray, KY 42071 - 1,935 Square Feet Site Leased Space.

Houses the Practical Nursing Program.

West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a thriving, comprehensive community and technical college where more than 9,000 students annually change their futures with short-term training, programs geared to today’s workplace opportunities, or courses that will count toward a bachelor’s degree when they transfer.

8:00 am 9:00 am

Drive to Weaks Center – Murray KY (map) 49 miles Begin Weaks Center Assessment 8:00 - Tom Curtsinger – 248 Emergency Tech Building Rhanda Miller – Will conduct a phone interview at later date.

10:00 am Drive to Purchasing Training Center (map) 30 miles - 16,100 Square Feet. Houses the college’s diesel mechanic program, and other technical programs.

10:30 am Purchasing Center Assessment 10:30 am – Steve Freeman – Skilled Craft Training Center 1:00 pm Lunch-tentative 2:00 pm Drive to Skilled Craft Training Center (map) 1 mile Skilled Craft Training Center 70 Hickory Road, Hickory, KY 42051 - 60,000 Square Feet Houses welding program, HVAC technology program, Automotive technology program, and Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness.

2:15 pm Assessment 1:15 pm – Dennis Hibbs – Purchasing Training Center Drive to Paducah (map) 18 miles

The College offers more than 260 associate degree, and technical programs. dedicated instructors committed to student success.

WKCTC is nestled on 234 beautiful acres in Paducah’s north side and includes 18 separate buildings and three leased, off-campus facilities for a total of more than 665,000 square feet of facilities. In addition to the main campus on Alben Barkley Drive in Paducah, classes are offered at:

4/9/2014 Wednesday TEAM 2 Thompson Health Education Center 2415 South 25th Street, Paducah, KY 42001 Leased Space 3,500 square feet. Houses Nurse Aide Program

409/413 Broadway and 919 Madison Street

WKCTC Mission The mission of West Kentucky Community and Technical College is to provide excellence in teaching and learning, promote student success, and support economic development.

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8:00 am Begin Thompson Health Education Center Assessment 9:00 am Drive to Paducah School of Art & Design Paducah School of Art & Design, 409 Broadway, Paducah, KY 42001 - 7,038 Square Feet Leased Space.

Paducah School of Art & Design, 413 Broadway, Paducah, KY 42001 - 900 Square Feet Leased Space.

9:15 am Paducah School of Art Assessments Lunch-tentative Paducah School of Art & Design 919 Madison Street, Paducah, KY 42001 - 6,700 Square Feet Houses ceramics and jewelry making.

Conclude West KY Assessment

Forklift Training – The afternoon of Wednesday, April 9 or the morning of Thursday, April 10. Tom Curtsinger PAGE 5

West Kentucky Assessment Schedule Environmental Health and Safety Assessment Date 4/7/2014 Monday

Time

West Kentucky Community & Technical College LEADERSHIP TEAM Dr. Barbara Veazey is President of West Kentucky Community and

Location

Dr. Barbara Veazey (270) 534-3090

West KY Main Campus – 4810 Barkley Dr., Paducah, KY 42001 (16 Buildings) 9:00 am

Initial Assessment Meeting with Admin staff – PJC Board Room, Carson Hall:

Paducah Community College (PCC) and West Kentucky Technical when the two colleges consolidated in 2003. This year marks her 40th year at the College.

Dr. Barbara Veazey

Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Tena Payne (270) 534-3342 At college since 1985 Dr. Tena Payne 10:00 am West KY Main Campus assessment 10:00 am – Peggy Allgood, 1st Floor, Carson Hall 11:00 – Christine Stalions, 207 Waller Hall 12:00 pm Lunch-tentative 1:00 pm Continue West KY Main Campus assessment 1:00 pm- Keith Yeary, Carson Hall 2:00 pm– John Carrico, Carson Hall

Sherry Anderson

Vice President of Learning Initiatives Sherry Anderson (270) 534-3145 At college since 1979

Susan Graves

Jim Pape

Vice President of Business Affairs Susan Graves (270) 534-3155 At college since 1993

Vice President of Workforce and Economic Development Jim Pape (270) 534-3370 At college since 2013

4:00 pm– Shari Gholson, Allied Health Building 4/8/2014 Tuesday

West KY Main Campus – 4810 Barkley Dr., Paducah, KY 42001 (16 Buildings) 8:00 am

Continue West KY Main Campus Assessment 8:00 am - Stephanie Milliken, 145C Anderson Tech Building 9:00 am– Tracy McDanel, 216 Anderson Tech Building 10:00 am– Patrick Fletcher, Kitchen Area (139) Anderson Tech Building 11:00 am – Charlie Lott, 155 Anderson Tech Building 12:00 pm Lunch-tentative 1:00 pm Continue West KY Main Campus assessment 1:30 pm – Paul Aho, Paducah School for the Arts, 409 Broadway 3:15 pm– Elizabeth Durham, Mary Ellen Thompson Education Center PAGE 4

Dr. Belinda DaltonRussell

Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Belinda Dalton-Russell (270) 534-3388 At college since 2010

Administrative Services John Carrico (270) 534-3089 At college since 1984 John Carrico

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West Kentucky Community & Technical College PRESENTATION PARTICIPANTS Vice President of Institutional Development Dr. Steve Freeman (270) 534-3363 At college since 1995

Director of Human Resources Bridget Canter (270) 534-3458 At college since 2006

Vice President of Institutional Advancement/ Executive Director Paducah Junior College, Inc. Ashley Wright (270) 534-3084 At college since 2013

Director of Marketing/ Public Relations Janett Blythe (270) 534-3079 At college since 1993 Janett Blythe

Local Activities Happening April 7-12, 2014 Faith in Film presents The Way Maiden Alley Cinema & Gallery April 7, 2014, 6:30 p.m.

112 Maiden Alley, Paducah, KY 42001 Admission: $5 Phone: 270.442.7723 50th Annual Dogwood Trail Celebration April 01 – 30, 2014 Beautiful by day and glorious by night. The Dogwood Trail Celebration depends on the blooming of the dogwoods. Paducah’s historic and beautiful residential neighborhoods Recurring daily Phone: 800.PADUCAH

PAGE 10

Welcome to West Kentucky Community and Technical College

West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a comprehensive, regional community college that not only offers traditional two-year transfer Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees, but also offers an Associate in Fine Arts degree,

Bridget Canter

Dr. Steve Freeman

Ashley Wright

WELCOME

Distortion at the National Quilt Museum April 04 – June 24, 2014 Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Also, Mar.-Nov., Sun. 1-5 p.m.

215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, KY 42001 Museum Admission: $11 adults, $10 seniors (60 & over), $5 students.

Free admission to The Quilt Museum Shop Recurring daily Phone: 270.442.8856 New York Times Best Selling Author Jamie Ford will speak during a two-day residency at the college.

He is the author of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet. There will be an opening reception at 6 p.m.

April 8 in the Crounse Atrium followed by a public presentation and book signing in Crounse Hall.

WKCTC is committed to providing high quality educational experiences, meeting the educational needs of the College community, serving as a full partner in business and workforce development, and contributing to the overall economic and social wellbeing of the region. As we continue to move toward our vision of the College being recognized as a preeminent community college nationwide, our focus continues to be on access, retention, and student success.

Dr. Barbara Veazey

providing tremendous opportunities for students and the region. In 2012, the college was once again named one of the ten and performance in America’s community colleges. West Kentucky was recognized for outstanding achievement in the areas of student learning outcomes, degree and college completion, labor market success in students securing jobs after graduate with the knowledge they need to secure jobs or transfer to four-year schools.

West Kentucky Community and Technical College also provides a great return on your investment. The White House’s recently released College Score Card, ranked WKCTC’s average net price in the low range compared to other community colleges in the nation. The report added that individuals who graduate with an associate degree will make on average almost $5,000 more a year than individuals who only have a high school diploma.

Barbara Veazey, Ph.D. President West Kentucky Community and Technical College PAGE 3

West KentucKy community & technical college

FACT SHEET West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) has been recognized for two consecutive years strong job training and continuing higher education opportunity, for achieving high completion and transfer rates, and for realizing strong employment results for its graduates.

LEADERSHIP Chair, Board of Directors: Deborah Edmonds Chair, Paducah Junior College, Inc.: John Williams

CREDIT STUDENT PROFILE (FALL 2012) Enrollment: 7,052 Part-time students: 64% Full-time students: 36% Female: 58% Male: 42%

PERSONNEL Full-time faculty: 141 Part-time faculty: 142 Staff: 168

COMMUNITY/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTICIPANTS (2010-2011) Workforce Solutions served over 5,200 participants in credit classes and 6,700 in community education classes in 2011-2012.

WKCTC’s ECONOMIC IMPACT economy and is a sound investment from multiple

from a larger economy and lower social costs.

According to a recent study by Economic Modeling Specialists Inc. (EMSI), WKCTC contributes more than $126 million each year to the community through a combination of college operations, student spending, and productivity of graduates in the workforce.

Added Income

CREDENTIALS AWARDED (2010-2011) WKCTC offers more than 260 associate degree, 40academic and technical programs. In 2011-2012, the college conferred:

College operations effect Job equivalents Student productivity effect Job equivalents GRAND TOTAL Job equivalents

$19,458,000 501 jobs $107,485,000 2,769 jobs $126,944,000 3,270 jobs

Total Added Income in West Kentucky Region Due to WKCTC ($Millions)

Operations effect, $19.5

Productivity effect, $107.5

Source: Economic Modeling Specialists, Inc. (EMSI), 2011

Kentucky Community & Technical College System PAGE 2

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A History of West Kentucky Community & Technical College

West Kentucky Community & Technical College

West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a powerful example of what a successful postsecondary institution must be in the 21st comprehensive college arose from the foundations of two remarkable institutions – Paducah Community College and West Kentucky Technical College.

West Kentucky Technical College was founded in 1909 by Dr. Dennis Henry Anderson as West Kentucky Industrial College now 1400 HC Mathis Drive. West Kentucky Industrial College became a state-supported junior college in 1918.

In 1932, the citizens of Paducah and McCracken County embarked on a mission to provide quality education in a municipally supported junior college, known as Paducah Junior College (PJC). PJC was founded as

Meanwhile in 1938, West Kentucky Industrial College’s teaching program merged with West Kentucky State College in Frankfort. The college became known as the West Kentucky Vocational School and more

In 1967, PJC joined the University of Kentucky community college system becoming a “new” college – Paducah Community College. R. G. “Dean” Matheson retired and Dr. Donald J. Clemens becomes the new PCC president, overseeing the construction of the Learning Resource Center and the Students & Fine Arts Centers.

programs, changes of college names, changes of college campus locations and change of governance. In 1997, the two colleges were united under one system umbrella when they joined the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) as a result of the Kentucky Postsecondary Education Improvement Act of 1997.

Collaboration grew among the two colleges until an effort to consolidate into one seamless institution was West Kentucky Community and Technical College.

Visitor’s Guide President & CEO: Dr. Barbara M. Veazey barbara.veazey@kctcs.edu

If you need any additional assistance, please feel free to contact John Carrico at any time at:

john.carrico@kctcs.edu

Each year more than 9,000 students come to West Kentucky Community and Technical College seeking traditional two-year transfer associate degrees in arts and science, applied science degrees, diplomas or West Kentucky Community and Technical College is committed to providing high quality educational experiences, meeting the educational needs of the college community, serving as a full partner in business and workforce development, and contributing to the overall economic and social well-being of the region.

Kentucky Community & Technical College System

The City of Paducah

art of quilting at Paducah’s internationally celebrated National Quilt Museum of the United States. Enjoy interactive family fun at the state-of-the-art River Discovery Center. Don’t miss the impressive 19th century architecture as you visit Downtown antique shops and boutiques or stroll the tree-lined streets of LowerTown, Paducah’s oldest neighborhood and home to the highly acclaimed Artist Relocation Program.

Paducah, Kentucky is an award winning community. In addition to being the home of one of the nation’s top 10 community colleges, Paducah has also been named the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s 2011 Distinctive Destination Fan Favorite and one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People.

The National Quilt Museum Cost: Free 215 Jefferson, I-24 Downtown Loop Paducah, KY 42001 270-442-8856 Whitehaven Cost: Free I-24, Exit 7 Paducah, KY

Flood Wall Murals Cost: Free Downtown Paducah Yeiser Art Center Cost: Free 200 Broadway Paducah, KY

A Visitor’s Guide Higher Education Begins Here

West Kentucky Community & Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404679-4501) to award the associate degree.

West Kentucky Community & Technical College, a member of the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS), is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.

Updated: November 19, 2013

KENTUCKY COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM