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SKYCTC STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN KENTUCKY HOSA SPRING LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

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 four girls staning with awards from HOSA competition

Bowling Green, KY (March 23, 2016) – The Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC) HOSA Chapter participated in the Kentucky HOSA Spring Leadership Conference that was held in Louisville on Friday, March, 18.   The SKYCTC HOSA Club was recognized as having the largest post-secondary chapter membership in the state.

Other recognitions include (pictured l to r): Danielle Curry, 1st place in Medical Spelling and recipient of the Ann Vescio Scholarship; Angelica Browning, 1st place in Nursing Assisting; Brittany Richardson, 1st place in Medical Math and top 10% on Healthcare Issues Exam; and Jessica Sexton, 2nd place in Medical Terminology and top 10% on Healthcare Issues Exam. This qualifies them to attend the National HOSA Conference which will be held in Nashville, TN in June.

SKYCTC has the mission to improve the employability and quality of life of south central Kentucky citizens as the primary provider of: certificate, diploma, associate degree, and collegiate transfer programs; college and workforce readiness programs; workforce education and training; and adult and family literacy.  


SKYCTC STUDENT’S TO DONATE PRIZE WINNINGS TO BRASS

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Photo of Riley Watson

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College(SKYCTC) is proud to announce several students will donate their prize money from the Voice of Hope competition to Barren River Area Safe Spot (BRASS).  The SKYCTC Students place 2nd and winning $750 in the video competition funded through a grant provided by the National Football League and sponsored by the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office and the Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs.

According to Riley Watson, a Student Ambassador and participant in the competition, “The video was produced as a project for Mrs. (Bertena) Varney’s Mass Media class at SKYCTC.  All the students who participated worked really hard and we were very thankful to be able to work on this video. The prize money we received will be donated to BRASS so that we may help better and benefit the lives of those that need it.”

Watson and the other students plan to present the check to BRASS on April 12, 2016 at 12:30 on the SKYCTC Main Campus where Hope Harbor will be speaking about sexual assault

SKYCTC has the mission to improve the employability and quality of life of south central Kentucky citizens as the primary provider of: certificate, diploma, associate degree, and collegiate transfer programs; college and workforce readiness programs; workforce education and training; and adult and family literacy. 

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Play DASH for the STASH at the SKYCTC Libraries

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 STASH for CASH flyer

How Does the DASH for the STASH Contest Work?

The DASH for the STASH multi-state program is a contest that takes place as part of Money Smart Week (MSW) in April 2016. It features a set of four informational posters posted in designated spots in libraries in participating States and on their websites. Each poster focuses on one investor education and protection topic, and each poster topic features an associated quiz question to answer. To play, participants read the content on each poster, scan the unique QR code to access that topic’s quiz question (multiple choice), and submit their answer via smartphone, tablet, or computer. Participants must have the QR app (free download) on a mobile device in order to scan QR codes and access the quiz. Using the QR code is the most efficient way to play.

Each poster is rich in investor education and protection content and it takes approximately 5-10 minutes to read each poster. For each participating state, at least one winner will be selected randomly from among those who answered all of the quiz questions correctly and that person will receive $1,000 to open or add to an IRA.

How Do you Play the DASH?

To play, participants read the content on each poster, scan the unique QR code to access that topic’s quiz question (multiple choice), and submit their answer via smartphone, tablet or computer. Participants must have the QR app (free download) on a mobile device in order to scan QR codes and access the quiz. Using the QR code is the most efficient way to play. There is no paper entry for the contest. Participants will answer one quiz question per poster. It takes about 10 minutes to read a poster.

Dash for the Stash posters are located on five SKYCTC campuses:

  • Main Campus:  in the Library, Building C
  • KATI Campus:  1st floor, next to the bulletin boards closest to the student lounge
  • Transpark Campus:  on the inside of the double doors to the back parking lot
  • Glasgow Health Campus:  on the bulletin boards in buildings A, D, E, and in the LRC in B-302
  • Franklin-Simpson Campus:  2nd floor in the lobby by the LRC

 

 

SKYCTC fan club uses Harry Potter to conjure community service

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AARby AARON MUDD amudd@bgdailynews.com

Harry Potter Alliance Banner 

For some, fantasy novels are merely a distraction from everyday life. That's not the case for members of the Harry Potter Alliance, who use ideas and themes explored in the popular book series to fuel community service campaigns. 

"What we’re trying to do is just make the world around us a better place," said Bertena Varney, a sociology instructor and adviser for the group at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College. 

The organization formed in 2005 to put the enthusiasm of the series' fan base to good use, Varney said. The local chapter of the group currently has 11 members, not all of which are SKYCTC students. Group membership is restricted to people 18 years old or older and is $10 a semester. 

Harry Potter Alliance members band together to support a range of causes inspired by themes explored in the beloved book series. This month, members are promoting child literacy locally by raising 1,000 books for its Accio Books campaign, which is named after a spell in the Harry Potter universe that brings objects to the caster. 

Hayley Browning, a SKYCTC student and the group's president, said over 400 books have been raised already. The campaign only started this week and continues to April 28. 

Browning said members are working hard to put books in the hands of students who need them. 

"We feel like if we can just give a child a chance to escape the problems of the world that we’re really helping them with their life," she said. 

Although the Harry Potter universe features magic, dragons and other typical fantasy elements, fans say other aspects mirror the real world. 

"The biggest thing overall is the inequalities in society," said Jackie Travis, a student at SKYCTC and the group's vice president.

In the books, young wizards and witches attend a school to learn magic and are placed into "houses" mostly based on their personalities and skills. For Travis, the houses mirror real world social classes, such as the rich and privileged students of House Slytherin. 

An obsession with pure magical family bloodlines by some characters in the series also mirrors real-world racial ideology, Varney said. 

Travis also said readers can also see what child abuse is like through Harry Potter, who is treated cruelly and forced to live in a cupboard under the stairs in his aunt's house. 

Varney rejects the perspective that fantasy is inferior to other book genres. 

"I see it as empowering and enlightening for people," she said, adding that readers can empathize with characters and see different perspectives. 

As for the donated books, Varney hopes they teach kids to love reading. 

"I hate that we make reading a punishment," she said. "It’s just a world of discovery that we forget with all the modern technology.”

For her contribution, Travis recently helped purchase 300 books for the campaign from a used book store in Nashville. She said her own stepdaughter has limited reading options in her elementary school and hopes the drive can contribute to middle school students.

"They’re not quite teen yet, but they’re still a little bit too old for the children's books," she said. 

Varney said book donations can be dropped off at SKYCTC in Building C, Room 11. Books can also be dropped off at Red Door Puzzle Rooms at 2140 Old Louisville Road. 

— Follow education reporter Aaron Mudd on Twitter @aaron_muddbgdn or visit bgdailynews.com.

 

SKYCTC Admission Fair

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Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College

Invites YOU to an Admission Fair!

YOU can meet with Admissions staff to check the status of your application, explore our program areas, meet with Financial Aid representatives, submit required documents, schedule placement exams, and more!

Don’t miss out on an opportunity for YOU to get started on your college degree! Below are upcoming Admission Fairs! We hope to see you there!

Below are the dates for the next six Admission Fairs at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College

Date

Time

Thursday April 19, 2016

Tuesday May 17, 2016

9:00a –2:00p

12:00p –5:00p

Tuesday June 7, 2016

Tuesday June 28, 2016

9:00a—2:00p

12:00p—5:00p

Tuesdays July 12, 2016

Tuesday July 26, 2016

12:00p-5:00p

9:00a-2:00p


 

SKYCTC Student of the Month - Jackie Travis

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Photoof Jackie travisJackie Travis - SKYCTC Student of the Month
Jackie is a dedicated student ensuring that she is in class every day and has perfect assignments.

She is also active on campus in SGA as Vice President, Movie Club as President and Harry Potter Alliance at Prefect/ Vice President.

Jackie balances school work and is very proud of SKYCTC. She heads the Sexual Assault Campaign as well as promoted the Champion Campaign this spring.

She is in Phi Theta Kappa and does anything that is asked of her with a smile and Student Life would not be as prominent on campus without her.

Jackie is also the top Math Tutor in the tutor lab and helps with the Pi Your Teacher Campaign.All of the clubs depend upon her so much!

We congratulate Jackie Travis for being named Student of the Month!

MERITOR PARTNERS WITH SKYCTC TO OFFER SCHOLARSHIP TO FSHS STUDENT

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Two Meritor employees present scholarship check to two SKYCTC staff  
Check presentation to kick-off Meritor’s educational partnership with Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College.  Pictured L to R: Dr. James McCaslin, SKYCTC Vice President of Outreach and Community Development; Heather Rogers, SKYCTC Foundation Executive Director; Lucille Gartman, Meritor Site Manager; Sondra Caldwell, Meritor Human Resources Supervisor.

Franklin, KY– Meritor Inc. of Franklin is partnering with Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College in a new initiative to offer a scholarship to a Franklin Simpson High School senior or recent graduate as well as support the College’s robotic and controls programming needs.

The Meritor Scholarship will cover 12 credit hours of tuition and student fees per semester for one academic year at SKYCTC, not to exceed $3,800.  The scholarship is targeted to a FSHS student who will pursue a STEM-related degree focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics.  Applicants must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate involvement and overall good student character.  Priority will be given for financial need.

Scholarship applications are available at Franklin Simpson High School or by contacting Heather Rogers, SKYCTC Office of Advancement at 270-901-1116 or heather.rogers@kctcs.edu  Deadline to apply is Friday, April 29 and an award will be made in May for the 2016-17 academic year.

Meritor’s total commitment to SKYCTC of nearly $6,000 also includes funding to purchase robotic equipment to assist with educational programming at the College. 

Warren Central student to graduate with associate degree

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Photo of Morgan AskinsBy Jackson French – BG Daily News April 16, 2016

In May, Morgan Askins, a Warren Central High School student, will become the first in the Warren County Public Schools district to graduate with a high school diploma and an associate degree. 

Askins’ degree from Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is the result of her involvement in dual-credit courses, she said. 

When she was signing up for the classes she’d take during the second semester of her junior year, a flier saying that students could get an associate degree in two years piqued her interest in earning the degree, she said. 

“One person said, ‘No, you probably can’t do it in two years,’ and then I saw on Facebook where there was a kid who had done it and I thought, ‘well if he can do it and they told me I can’t, then I have to prove them wrong,’ ” Askins said.

Having only taken one dual-credit course the prior semester, Askins had to cram 18 dual-credit classes and one advanced placement course into the next three semesters to get the 60 hours of credit needed for the degree.  

Regina Sullivan, a guidance counselor at Warren Central, said Askins is involved with the district’s College Academy, a program that pays for half of a participating student’s dual-credit courses.

Western Kentucky University’s dual-credit courses cost $210 apiece. SKYCTC’s cost $155 if taken at the college’s campus and $50 if they’re held at the high school, according to officials from both universities.

The program makes these classes more affordable for students’ families

while keeping the student financially invested in scoring credit, Sullivan said. 

“It’s not uncommon for our students to graduate with 20 to 30 hours of college credit,” she said.

As students and parents have realized these classes save money on college tuition, the program has grown more popular. “It just continues to grow each year,” she said, adding that she hopes this trend continues in the future. 

District assessment coordinator Cindy Beals said the district started offering dual-credit courses in the early 2000s, and the number of classes offered has been expanding ever since.

“It started growing,” she said. “Students were demanding more and more of them.” 

Dual-credit and AP courses are more rigorous than regular high school classes, which is beneficial for students, she said.   

“Any time you take a more rigorous class, it’s making you think more,” Beals said, adding that it better prepares them for college as well.

The road to an associate degree hasn’t been easy, Askins said. 

“It’s very difficult, and I don’t have lots of free time,” she said. “I stay up late and I get up early.” 

The coursework itself, though it demands a lot of time, hasn’t been too strenuous in terms of difficulty, Askins said. “As long as I keep up on my homework and my projects and have them ready to turn in, I don’t have any problems,” she said. 

She plans to attend WKU after high school to pursue a bachelor’s degree in either agriculture business or animal science and is interested in pursuing a doctorate after that, Askins said.

“My end goal was originally equine nutrition and research but anything in ag business and animal science is a goal, but the equine nutrition and research is probably my end dream,” she said. Askins has been riding horses since she was 2 years old, which has informed her interested in equine science, she said.She will walk in SKYCTC’s commencement as well as Warren Central’s graduation ceremony.

“I’m a little bit nervous because they told me when I applied for graduation that they might make a big deal out of it,” she said.

— Follow Daily News reporter Jackson French on Twitter @Jackson_French or visit bgdailynews.com.


SKYCTC HONORS 2016 ALLIED HEALTH AWARD RECIPIENTS

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Photo from left: (first row) Emily Johnson, Robert “Luke Taylor, Amber Birge, Tiffany Anestis, Catherine Jones, Brittany Murphy (second row from left) Ben Baxter, Katina Shelton, Jamie Vincent, Jamie Rich, Beth Suleski, Allie Farrell, Melissa Jones, Jessica Thomerson, and Tyler Duvall

Bowling Green, KY (April 20, 2016) –  Each year Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC) recognizes students from each of the Allied Health programs of the college who have excelled in academic and clinical excellence as well as leadership. This year SKYCTC honored twenty Allied Health students with awards presented at the annual Allied Health Award Ceremony April 20, 2016 at on the Main Campus of the College.

Awards recipients in their respective categories were::

 Academic Excellence - In recognition of achieving excellence by maintaining the highest program GPA.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Melissa Jones (Warren Co.)
Radiography - Jamie Vincent (Warren Co.)
Respiratory - Tyler Duvall (Warren Co.)
Surgical Technology - Allie Farrell (Warren Co.)

Clinical Excellence - In recognition of achieving and maintaining the highest level of clinical proficiency.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Brittany Murphy (Warren Co.)
Radiography - Haley Myers Perkins (Barren Co.)
Respiratory - Katina Shelton (Allen Co.)
Surgical Technology - Beth Suleski (Allen Co.)

Excellence in Leadership - In recognition for demonstrating outstanding leadership skills and integrity consistently exhibited toward fellow students.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Emily Johnson (Warren Co.)
Radiography - Ben Baxter (Warren Co.)
Respiratory - Jessica Thomerson (Barren Co.)
Surgical Technology - Jamie Rich (Edmonson Co.)

Overall Program Excellence - In recognition of achieving excellence in academics and clinical proficiency as well as for the integrity consistently exhibited toward fellow students.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Tiffany Anestis (Warren Co.)
Radiography - Amber Birge (Barren Co.)
Respiratory - Catherine Jones (Warren Co.)
Surgical Technology - Robert “Luke” Taylor (Warren Co.)

Overall Allied Health Award Winner

In recognition of overall excellence among all student in the Allied Health programs.
Surgical Technology – Robert “Luke” Taylor – (Warren County

 

 

SKYCTC GAMMA BETA PHI TO INDUCT STUDENTS IN HONOR SOCIETY

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Gamma Beta Phi Society crest image

On Monday, April 25, 2016 at 6:00 pm, eleven Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC) students will be inducted into SKYCTC's chapter of The Gamma Beta Phi Society, a national honor society that recognizes academic achievement and encourages its members to serve within their colleges and communities. The induction ceremony will take place in the Round Room at the College’s KATI Campus at 1127 Morgantown Road in Bowling Green, KY.

This year’s inductees are: Halimah Aldarawish, William Hamor, Mark Henry, Molly Herman, Tesla Logsdon, Kelly Moore, Matthew Musick, Brenda Pedigo, Nora Sheskey, Linsey Simpson, and Carley Utley.

“This ceremony is a public acknowledgement of student achievement and academic excellence,” said SKYCTC Assistant Professor and Gamma Beta Phi Society sponsor Teresa Ward.

The Gamma Beta Phi Society is a national collegiate honor and service organization that focuses on community and educational leadership.  To be eligible for membership, students must have completed 12 college credit hours with a minimum 3.0 GPA.  To maintain membership, the students must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA and complete community service hours.

SKYCTC would like invite you to join us for the official ceremony and light refreshments at the KATI Round Room as we honor these students and welcome them into this prestigious organization.

SKYCTC GAMMA BETA PHI INDUCTS STUDENTS IN HONOR SOCIETY

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On Monday, April 25, 2016 at 6:00 pm, eleven Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Dr.McCaslin speaking to the group(SKYCTC) students, were inducted into SKYCTC's chapter of The Gamma Beta Phi Society, a national honor society that recognizes academic achievement and encourages its members to serve within their colleges and communities. The induction ceremony took place in the Round Room at the College’s KATI Campus at 1127 Morgantown Road in Bowling Green, KY.

This year’s inductees were:

  • Halimah Aldarawish, Warren Co
  • William Hamor, Warren Co
  • Mark Henry, Warren County
  • Molly Herman, Warren County
  • Tesla Logsdon, Edmonson Co
  • Kelly Moore, Simpson Co
  • Matthew Musick, Simpson Co
  • Brenda Pedigo, Allen Co
  • Nora Sheskey, Warren Co
  • Linsey Simpson, Metcalfe Co
  • Carley Utley, Logan Co

“This ceremony is a public acknowledgement of student achievement and academic excellence,” said SKYCTC Assistant Professor and Gamma Beta Phi Society sponsor Teresa Ward.

The Gamma Beta Phi Society is a national collegiate honor and service organization that focuses on community and educational leadership.  To be eligible for membership, students must have completed 12 college credit hours with a minimum 3.0 GPA.  To maintain membership, the students must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA and complete community service hours.

 Brenda Pedigo receiving her certificateLindsey Simpson receiving her certificate 
 Brenda Pedigo
Lindsey Simpson
 Carly Utley receiving her certificate Mark Henry receiving his certificate
 Carley Utley
 Mark Henry
 Matthew Musick receiving his certificate Nora Sheskey receiving her certificate
 Matthew Musick
 Nora Sheskey
 Tesla Logsdon Receiving her certificate William Harmor receiving a certificate
 Tesla Logsdon
William Harmor
 

 

SKYCTC STUDENT OF THE MONTH – MICHALA THOMAS

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 Photo of Michala Thomas featured in a ad for the College

Bowling Green, KY (March 14, 2016) – Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College(SKYCTC) is proud to announce the Student of the Month for April is Michala Thomas.  Michala is the student representative on the Administrative Office Technology Program Advisory Board.  Michala is also featured on many of the SKYCTC Administrative Office Technology publications and several SKYCTC marketing pieces. After completing her internship at the City of Scottsville, Michala was offered a full time supervisory position.  

 

“I am very proud of Michala and honored that she chose the Administrative Office Technology program at SKYCTC. Her positive attitude and work ethic shines through,” said Administrative Office Technology Professor Janel Doyle.

SKYCTC has the mission to improve the employability and quality of life of south central Kentucky citizens as the primary provider of: certificate, diploma, associate degree, and collegiate transfer programs; college and workforce readiness programs; workforce education and training; and adult and family literacy. 

 

Photo of Michala Thomas by a tree 

Panther College Academy planned

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Posted in News Democrat Leader – April 28, 2016

Pending the Russellville Board of Education approval, next year’s seniors at Russellville Junior/Senior High School will have the opportunity to not only earn multiple college credits but to also attend those classes on a college campus.

Members of the RJSHS Class of 2016-17, who choose to enroll in the Panther College Academy and who qualify academically, will be transported to the Franklin Center of Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College. SKYCTC students work toward Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Junior College degrees that transfer to WKU or any other state university in Kentucky. Even if the student transfers before completing an Associate’s Degree, these General Education courses will transfer to state schools.

Tuition for two years at SKYCTC costs less than one year at WKU. RJSHS Principal, Kim McDaniel, emailed current junior students and their parents explaining this concept and also sent a copy of the registration form for the Panther College Academy. A parent meeting for more information about the Panther College Academy was held and applications were due Friday, April 15. The SBDM Council has already established the following criteria for the Panther College Academy (pending Board approval): students must acquire the Kentucky ACT Benchmarks and/or the equivalents in order to be declared college ready for this program; students must complete this school year with a 3.75 GPA or higher; students must complete the application process, including the essay; and students must obtain 3 teacher recommendations as a part of their application process (two of the three must be from current core teachers—math, science, social studies, and language arts). The main purpose of this Academy is to allow academically-minded seniors an opportunity to begin their college careers earlier than normal while also completing requirements for their high school diploma.

Currently, we are hopeful that our students will be allowed to take up to 3 dual-credit courses per semester. Special permission will need to be obtained for three classes per semester, considering the guidelines that we have established for admittance. It is highly likely, however, that students will only take 2 classes each semester. Either of these choices is a great opportunity for our students, and we feel we should continue to pursue. Currently, our basic plan is to transport our PCA students to the SKYCTC Franklin Campus at least two days per week. Should our students be able to take up to 3 courses in one semester, transportation may become four days per week.

PCA students would not be required to attend RJSHS on Friday unless there is some special circumstance. Based upon the individual needs, some students may also qualify to leave before the end of the day. For example, if a student needs a course for graduation that is not offered at SKYCTC, then that student would need to make arrangements to take that course on campus. Once we have finalized a schedule, we will know more about the individual specifics. SKYCTC requires that students meet the KY Benchmarks on their ACT Exams to apply for this dual credit program. Those benchmarks are as follows: English—18, Math—19, and Reading—20. These are also the required scores for admittance into the PCA. However, in order to take the Math 150 College Algebra course, SKYCTC requires an ACT score of 22 in math. If there is not a scored 22 on math, a student will be able to go with other students to the SKYCTC Franklin Campus to take the equivalent placement COMPASS Exam on Friday, April 22.

A score of 50 or higher will allow one to take the Math 150 course. If a student scores within a few points of the required 50, SKYCTC will allow them to enroll in the Math 150 course as long as they also sign up for the Math 96 supplemental course which is an hour-long class offered immediately before the Math 150 course. Keeping in mind that a score of 36 must be made on the COMPASS math test in order to be declared college ready for Kentucky, this will allow a student to be admitted to the PCA provided they meet all other requirements. If a student has met the math benchmark and only missed the benchmark in English or Reading, they will be allowed to travel with the group that day to take only the COMPASS test for the subject needed.

 

SKYCTC 2016 Commencement Ceremony

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Congressman Brett Guthrie to Speak at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Commencement

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC) will honor 581 candidates receiving 1,683 credentials (certificates, diplomas, and degrees) at the College’s Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 6, 2016. The ceremony will be held at the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) at 6:00 p.m.U. S.

Congressman Brett Guthrie will deliver this year’s commencement address. Congressman Guthrie represents Kentucky’s Second Congressional District in the U.S. House of RepresentativeCongressman Brett Guthries as well as the House Committee on Education and Workforce for the 114th Congress.

"We honor each of our graduates for the hard work they have put forth to achieve their career goals.  We also pay tribute to the family and friends for their great support to the graduates, as well as to the faculty and staff of SKYCTC for their commitment to student success," states Dr. Neal.

SKYCTC graduates are well-prepared for the next step in their journey.  Many have already obtained employment at area healthcare facilities, businesses, industries, and organizations throughout South Central Kentucky.  Other graduates are prepared to transfer to four-year universities and achieve academic success while pursuing a bachelor’s degree.

'It's better because you were there:' Brett Guthrie gives speech at SKyCTC commencement

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By JACKSON FRENCH jfrench@bgdailynews.com

Photos by Bac Totrung - BG Daily News

graduates in cap and gown standingRep Brett Guthrie, R-Bowling Green, took the stage in the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center and gave advice to 581 graduates of Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College.   

“Make yourself important to your employer, wherever you go, but don't be self-important,” he said. 

This This was the first of three lessons he imparted on the graduates. “Wisdom that I learned from hard knocks,” he said. 

As his second lesson, Guthrie urged the graduates to set high standards as leaders. 

“They're begging for people to hire and they're begging for people to rise to leadership," he said. "There's a shortage in this country of that.” 

To drive this point home, he told the story of former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz, who, in 1988, caught his two best players breaking team rules and sent them home before a game against the University of Southern California where the winner would go on to the national championship. 

After the game, which Notre Dame won, when asked if removing his two best players was a difficult decision, “he said, 'I didn't make the decision. I enforced it. They made their decision. I enforced their decision,'" Guthrie said. 

He told the graduates to set high standards in their careers. "You're going to be leaders," he said. "You're

 Femal graduate in cap and gown with diploma
 Warren Central High School senior Morgan Askins laughs Friday,
May 6, 2016, during Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical
College spring commencement at SKyPAC. After taking dual credit
courses, Askins earned an Associates in Science degree and will
graduate from Warren Central in June. (BAC Totrung/photo@bgdailynews.com)
going to have people that work for you. Set them fair, set them just, but have high standards." 

As his final lesson, he said to never hold somebody back because it benefits you.

He closed by saying, "The most important thing that you learn, whether you're in London, England, or London, Kentucky, is to find your piece of earth and because you were on that piece of earth, it's better because you were there."  

Dr. Phillip Neal, president and CEO of SKyCTC, spoke immediately after Guthrie, saying that graduates will go into new careers or pursue more education, adding that a good number of the graduates have already gotten job offers.

He compared the journey through life to a trek across a raging river to find something better on the other side. “In America, higher education is the bridge that helps people traverse from one side of life's raging river to the other,” he said.

Emily Whitaker, who received an associate of science, said the next step for her is Western Kentucky University, where she plans to major in math. "I'm feeling pretty good," she said. "One stepping stone down."  

Her goal is to become a high school math teacher, she said. 

Aaron Jacobs in cap and gown standing next to congreman Brett Guthrie 
Aaron Jacobs (left) of Butler county talks Friday, May 6, 2016
with U.S. Representative Bret Guthrie, R-Bowling Green, during
Southcentral Community and Technical College's spring
commencement at SKyPAC (Bac Totrung/photo@bgdailynews.com)
Whitaker has enjoyed her college experience so far, adding that SKyCTC's sense of community is appealing and her classes weren't too tough. "It made an easy transition from high school," she said.   

Keambra Cofer, who wore a graduation cap adorned with a clock with its numbers jumbled and "About Time" spelled in blue letters, graduated with an associate of arts. 

Soon, she'll move to Louisville and transfer to Sullivan University, where she plans to pursue a bachelor's degree in humanities.  

SKyCTC prepared her well, Cofer said, adding that she found the smaller, more intimate classes a welcome change of pace from the WKU classes she struggled with before. "It was too big and fast-paced for me," she said.

Her ultimate goal is to be an event planner. "It's just what I like to do," she said. "It gets me excited."  

— Follow Daily News reporter Jackson French on Twitter @Jackson_French or visit bgdailynews.com.


Awards Presented to SKYCTC Faculty/Staff

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Bowling Green, KY (May 12, 2016) – Dr. Phillip Neal, President, Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College, announced the 2015 faculty/staff award recipients at the annual Awards Ceremony held on May 12, 2016. Dr. Neal congratulated faculty and staff on their accomplishments and service to the College.

Five award recipients were chosen from a record number of nominations by students, faculty and staff. 

Nominations in each category were:

Soaring Beyond Expectations Nominations:
(In recognition of demonstrated achievements in their professional field and exceptional contributions that resulted in a positive impact in the overall function of Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College)

  • Mark Garrett – Award Recipient
  • Amy Hurt
  • Bertena Barney
  • Claudean Ellis
  • Coni Waggoner
  • James Bronson
  • Jason Lindsey
  • Jon Hunt
  • KATI Faculty and Staff
  • Maggie Hook
  • Lisa Hunt

 

Outstanding Service to the Campus CommunityNominations:
(In recognition of demonstrated exemplary work ethic, extraordinary impact, and positive connections with student and colleagues at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College)

  • Mark Powell – Award Recipient
  • Abel Sanchez
  • Bertena Varney
  • Chloe Gooden
  • Christie Foster
  • Coni Waggoner
  • Donia Massey
  • Dr. Phil Neal
  • George Taylor
  • Jackie Travis
  • James Peay
  • John Lindsey, Kristine Barron and the Culinary Club
  • Kelly Meredith
  • Kristie Lee
  • Kyle Barron
  • Myria Harris
  • Phillip Stagner
  • Rebecca Conner
  • Rex Combs

Outstanding Teamwork and Collaboration Nominations:
(In recognition of outstanding teamwork and collaboration by performing beyond the scope of regular job duties and responsibilities at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College)

  • The Business Division (All Faculty and Staff) – Award Recipients
  • Gary Beagle and Teresa Ward
  • Chris Cumens
  • Amy Hurt
  • Chandana Ariyawansa
  • Chloe Gooden and Coni Waggoner
  • Custodial Department
  • Bertena Varney and David Jones
  • Coni Waggoner and Ellie Adams
  • Jackie Travis, Crystal Anderson, and Stephanie Todd
  • Myria Harris
  • Renee White, Aaron Mullally, Leah Wendt, Josh Henderson, Mark Garrett, Elaine Yates, Kara Morgan, Janice Gabbard, and Jason Dooley
  • Shellena Smith
  • Tracy Burckahrd

 

Part Time:

  • Tammy Willinger-Fredrick - Winner
  • Bob Stivers
  • Daniel Glass
  • Jackie Gibbons
  • Ronnie Stinson
  • Weston Williams

 

 
Outstanding Service to Students Mentor Nominations:  (full time faculty)
(In recognition of exemplary and extraordinary impact on the lives of students at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College)

 

Bowling Green, KY (May 12, 2016) – Dr. Phillip Neal, President, Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College, announced the 2015 faculty/staff award recipients at the annual Awards Ceremony held on May 12, 2016. Dr. Neal congratulated faculty and staff on their accomplishments and service to the College.

Five award recipients were chosen from a record number of nominations by students, faculty and staff. 

Nominations in each category were:

Soaring Beyond Expectations Nominations:
(In recognition of demonstrated achievements in their professional field and exceptional contributions that resulted in a positive impact in the overall function of Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College)

  • Mark Garrett – Award Recipient
  • Amy Hurt
  • Bertena Barney
  • Claudean Ellis
  • Coni Waggoner
  • James Bronson
  • Jason Lindsey
  • Jon Hunt
  • KATI Faculty and Staff
  • Maggie Hook
  • Lisa Hunt

 

Outstanding Service to the Campus CommunityNominations:
(In recognition of demonstrated exemplary work ethic, extraordinary impact, and positive connections with student and colleagues at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College)

  • Mark Powell – Award Recipient
  • Abel Sanchez
  • Bertena Varney
  • Chloe Gooden
  • Christie Foster
  • Coni Waggoner
  • Donia Massey
  • Dr. Phil Neal
  • George Taylor
  • Jackie Travis
  • James Peay
  • John Lindsey, Kristine Barron and the Culinary Club
  • Kelly Meredith
  • Kristie Lee
  • Kyle Barron
  • Myria Harris
  • Phillip Stagner
  • Rebecca Conner
  • Rex Combs

Outstanding Teamwork and Collaboration Nominations:
(In recognition of outstanding teamwork and collaboration by performing beyond the scope of regular job duties and responsibilities at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College)

  • The Business Division (All Faculty and Staff) – Award Recipients
  • Gary Beagle and Teresa Ward
  • Chris Cumens
  • Amy Hurt
  • Chandana Ariyawansa
  • Chloe Gooden and Coni Waggoner
  • Custodial Department
  • Bertena Varney and David Jones
  • Coni Waggoner and Ellie Adams
  • Jackie Travis, Crystal Anderson, and Stephanie Todd
  • Myria Harris
  • Renee White, Aaron Mullally, Leah Wendt, Josh Henderson, Mark Garrett, Elaine Yates, Kara Morgan, Janice Gabbard, and Jason Dooley
  • Shellena Smith
  • Tracy Burckahrd

 

Outstanding Service to Students Mentor Nominations:  (full time faculty)
(In recognition of exemplary and extraordinary impact on the lives of students at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College)

Part Time:

  • Tammy Willinger-Fredrick - Winner
  • Bob Stivers
  • Daniel Glass
  • Jackie Gibbons
  • Ronnie Stinson
  • Weston Williams

Full Time:
  • Carmen Purpus - Award Recipeint
  • Bertena Varney
  • Brittany Bourque
  • Byron Pennycuff
  • Chloe Gooden
  • Chris Royse
  • Claudean Ellis
  • Connie Waggoner
  • David Jones
  • Davidetta Konneh
  • Debra Crews
  • Elizabeth Adams
  • Gary Beagle
  • Janel Doyle
  • Jessica Adams
  • Jessica Bayer
  • Jim Bronson
  • Jim Turner
  • Joseph Case
  • Kelly Meredith
  • Kevin Kenady
  • Kim Otto
  • Kristine Barron
  • Leah Wendt
  • Maggie Hook
  • Mike Greer
  • Mike Riggs
  • Mike Taylor
  • Myria Harris
  • Pam Bulle
  • Rebecca Conner
  • Renee White
  • Sam Day
  • Shellena Smith
  • Sherri Forester
  • Sherry Youngquist
  • Tamara Steele
  • Tammy Armstrong
  • Teresa Ward
  • Viren Patel
  • April Shive

Faculty promotions for the year were:

  • Ellie Adams to Assistant Professor
  • Chandana Ariyawansa to Assistant Professor
  • Rebecca Conner to Assistant Professor
  • Claudean Ellis to Assistant Professor
  • David Jones to Assistant Professor
  • Kathryne Lefevre to Assistant Professor
  • Aaron Mullally to Assistant Professor
  • Shellena Smith to Assistant Professor
  • Bertena Varney to Assistant Professor
  • Debra crews to Assistant Professor
  • Christina Florence to Assistant Professor
  • Renee White to Assistant Professor
  • Constance Waggoner to Associate Professor
  • Gary Beagle to Associate professor
  • Kim Oto to Associate Professor
  • James Bronson to Professor
  • Rex Combs to Professor
  • Jeffery Phelps to Professor
  • Jennifer Shoemake to Professor
  • Diane Wilkins to Professor
New Faculty Mentors were also recognized. They are: Angie Harlan, Chris Royse, Jennifer Shoemake, Lori Slaughter, and Diane Wilkins.
 

THE JOURNEY TO A COLLEGE DEGREE SOMETIMES SPANS THOUSANDS OF MILES

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Students walking on college campus tourThe Adult Education Program of Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC) recently held an event they call the Adult College Readiness Day for current Warren County Adult Education students as well as graduates of the program.

Approximately 100 students earning their GED or learning English were able to explore taking the next step in the educational journey, earning a college degree.

At the event, the students were able to explore programs at SKYCTC in Culinary Arts, Allied Health and Nursing, General Education Classes, as well as programs in Applied Technology, Business, and Information Technology.

“Our students in the Adult Education Center come for many reasons,” says Brian Becker, Director of Adult Education at SKYCTC. “Some come to learn English or earn a GED, and some of them come to study for their college exam so they can enroll in SKYCTC.”

Photo of Tatiane on computer learning EnglishOne of the SKYCTC Adult Education students that attended was Tatiane Costa from Brazil.

Just seven months ago, Tatiane lived in a remote town in Brazil where she operated a women’s clothing store. After several setbacks in her life, including losing a baby in childbirth, she became depressed and did not know what, or if any, future she had.

She decided to sell her store and relocate to the United States where she met her husband. She spoke only Portuguese so she had to use a translation app on a phone to even communicate him.

Tatiane visited many places not knowing where to settle until she heard about a program in Bowling Green, Kentucky that could help her to learn English and assist her in getting a college degree in the field she loved, Culinary Arts.

“The tour at the College helped me understand even more that I want a college degree in Culinary Arts andCollege president taking a selfie of himself and people at a meeting eventually start my own restaurant here in Bowling Green,“ Tatiane said.

“A high school education is very important, but it is predicted that by the year 2020, 56% of all jobs in KY will require some amount of college in addition to a high school degree,” says Becker. “All of us at Adult Education are here to help our students expand their opportunities and go to college, and we want them to know that they are never too old to pursue college! We all believe in the power of education,” he said.

 

 

 

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Bob Kirby Named "South Central Kentuckian of the Year"

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Recognized by Community Foundation of South Central KentuckyPhoto of Bob Kirby

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (May 20, 2016) — The Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky will recognize Bob Kirby, one of its founding board members and a Hilliard Lyons Financial Consultant, as its fifth “South Central Kentuckian of the Year.” He will be honored at an award luncheon on Tuesday at the Knicely Conference Center
The South Central Kentuckian of the Year Award annually honors an individual for excellence in leadership as demonstrated by outstanding initiative, impact of work, and inspiration of others. It honors community members who are making significant contributions through their life’s work and who make giving back a priority for themselves, their family, or their business
Kirby has resided in Warren County for most of his life. After service in Korea, he graduated from Western Kentucky University with a degree in commerce in 1960 and from the National Graduate Trust School at Northwestern University in 1978. He and Norma, his wife of 64 years, have four children, six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
In addition to helping to found the Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky, Kirby helped to found the South Central Kentucky Community and Technical College Foundation, the Commonwealth Health Foundation, and the Historical Rail Park and Train Museum. Other boards on which he serves or has served include the WKU Board of Advisors, the Bowling Green Warren County Chamber of Commerce, United Way of Southern Kentucky, United Way of South Central Kentucky, and the Warren County Library (which has named a branch after him).
“We congratulate Bob on this honor, which is only one of many he has earned over the years,” said Jim Allen, Hilliard Lyons’ chairman and CEO. “He has a long history of serving the Bowling Green community in many capacities, and we are proud that he has been connected with Hilliard Lyons for so long.”

SKYCTC TO HOST SKY CAM FOR AREA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND COUNSELORS

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femal works with medal drill Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC) is offering an opportunity for high school students, as well as teachers and counselors, from Warren, Barren, Allen, and Simpson Counties to get an in-depth, hands-on, exploration of Careers in Advance Manufacturing (CAM) at one of two summer sessions.

SKY CAM is a dynamic summer camp focused on Careers in Advanced Manufacturing (CAM). The camp is a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded grant project hosted by Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC) that offers activities designed to introduce Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)/Advanced Manufacturing (AM) careers to high school students and their career influencers: parents, teachers, and counselors.

Each day of the camp, participants will be able to take part in hands-on activities such as programing robots, complete an arc welding project, and write programs for PLC’s. The lunch sessions each day will feature speakers from area industries, and after lunch the participants will be able to tour local industries and observe demonstrations such as how automation technicians use robots to assemble a Corvette and how bridges are assembled at STUPP Bridge. femal holds medal part as other teachers look on

There will be two camps offered this year by SKYCTC. Each camp will be limited to 40 participants. The first camp will be held from June 13th through 17th, and the second will be from June 20th through 24th. The camps will meet Monday through Friday from 8:30am-3:15pm.

For more information, contact Brian Sparks, Assistant to the Dean & Associate Professor of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, at (270) 901-1228 brian.sparks@kctcs.edu or Kristina Tackett, Associate Professor of Biology, at (270) 901-1096 kristina.tackett@kctcs.edu

 

Project funded by a grant from the
National Science Foundation 

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SKYCTC WARREN COUNTY ADULT EDUCATION TO HONOR GED GRADUATES

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The graduation celebration for Warren County Adult Education will be held on June 3, 2016 at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC), Building F at 6:30. Friends and family are invited to this ceremony that recognizes the academic achievement of GED graduates.

One deserving graduate is Daniel Tarnagda, originally from Burkina Fasa in Africa. Daniel came to the United States in 2013 from a family of 6 children. Having to help with family finances, Daniel was not able to complete school in his home country. He successfully moved through the ESL program at Warren County Adult Ed and then enrolled in the GED program. After months of study, he successfully passed all testing areas.

Daniel plans to begin college at SKYCTC in the fall and has set his sights toward a Ph.D. He is only one of many students who have worked hard to attain this goal.

“Our students are dedicated to furthering their educational goals and pursuing their dreams,” states SKYCTC Adult Education Director Brian Becker. “We have several graduates who are going on to college and others are enrolled in occupational training areas,” says Becker.

Dr. Cody Davidson, Director of Administrative Leadership for Kentucky Department of Adult Education, will give the commencement address to this year’s graduating class.

The Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Adult Education Centers in Warren, Simpson, Barren, and Metcalfe Counties provide GED preparation, remediation in reading, writing, math, citizenship preparation, College prep and English as a Second Language, as well as testing for the Kentucky Essential Skills Certificate and the National Career Readiness Certificate.

A reception will be held after the ceremony for family and friends to honor the graduates.
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