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HCTC LINEMAN PROGRAM HONORED

HCTC has won the Outstanding Workforce Development Award from the Community Colleges of Appalachia for the Lineman Program. The program was nominated and beat out some really stiff competition. Special thanks to Dr. Jennifer Lindon and Keila Miller, and our partners at EKCEP for their work in getting this program developed and running.

KCTCS is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.

C O M M U N I T Y

MARCH 2016

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE I’m impressed by the wide variety of offerings

at Hazard Community and Technical College. For a student to come here, the options are tremendous and in many areas, unique. If music is their interest, great performing experience is available through the Kentucky School of Bluegrass and Traditional Music. If art appeals to them, our Associate in Fine Arts degree offers multiple outlets for creative expression. Programs at the Technical Campus provide wonderful hands-on learning with some of our students getting jobs even before they complete the programs! If they want a career in the medical field our Allied health offerings provide many options. Students who want to transfer brag about the wonderful preparation they receive and tell us they are definitely college ready when they move on to a larger university. In fact, many students continue their education right there at the University Center of the Mountains. Folks, HCTC knows how to do it right!

Juston Pate, Ph.DInterim President

Focus on the FutureFIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT FOR REGIONAL GROWTH

MAR2016

BOWLIN OFFERS ADVICE – KEEP FOCUSED ON YOUR GOALSArthur Bowlin said life for him improved

after he enrolled at Hazard Community and Technical College. After he took classes with Associate Professor Jimmy Caudill in the Diesel Technology program, Town & Country Ford dealership hired Arthur as a Service Technician in Pell City, Alabama.

Bowlin moved from Estill County to Alabama with fond thoughts of the support he

received at HCTC. “Jimmy Caudill was an incredible instructor; he was very encouraging. HCTC is a great school and I would recommend it to others. It’s taken a lot of hard work to get to this point in my life, but to anyone who needs encouragement, I want to tell them: it is possible, just stay focused and keep yourself surrounded with positive influences. HCTC has a lot of them.”

Bowlin rented an apartment in Hazard so he could take the HCTC classes, which is further evidence of his commitment to getting a good education.

With an understanding of the need for lifelong learning, Bowling has furthered his training and expertise with Ford, gaining multiple Ford certifications including electronic diagnosis and repair, gasoline engine repair, engine performance, and advanced climate control systems diagnosis and repair.

Teacher Jimmy Caudill said he saw the determination in Arthur to make a better life for himself and his family. “I knew that he had it in him to become a great tech. I am very proud to have

had Arthur as a student and now as a friend. I am glad that Arthur has kept in touch over the past few years. I will give him all the credit for where he is today and I’m glad we were able to give him the encouragement and knowledge to help him to fulfil his dreams.”

Bowlin is the grandson of Arthur McIntosh of Ravena. Bowlin is married and the couple has two daughters.

HCTC’s Associate Professor of Nursing Lauren Bates and other members of the McCall Leadership Academy met with legislators in Frankfort last week and were introduced on the House floor by Rep. James Kay. In center is Dr. Jay K. Box, president of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System.

Fifth District Congressman Hal Rogers says thanks to Dean Osborne and his students from HCTC’s Kentucky School of Bluegrass & Traditional Music—Randy McKinney, Ryan Davidson and Lindsey Branson. They provided some of Kentucky’s finest bluegrass music at the National Rx Drug Abuse Summit in Atlanta, Ga. Hazard Community and Technical College is proud to be so well represented at this important event.

While in downtown Hazard, Dr. Pate enjoyed touring Peoples Bank and Trust and meeting Bank President Leon Hollon, a member of the Hazard Independent College Foundation.

DR. PATE—OUT AND ABOUT

Director of Admissions Scott Gross and Interim President Dr. Juston Pate were interviewed live by WSGS’s Faron Sparkman. Gross and Dr. Pate discussed the wide variety of options for learners and encouraged those who have lost jobs to start on a new path.


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MAR2016

Julie Caudill-Clark, Disability Services Coordinator, provided an information booth at the Transition Fair hosted by the Kentucky School for the Blind and KVEC at the Sportsplex in Hindman on March 18. The fair promoted transitions for middle school and high school hearing impaired and visually impaired students and provided them with information on college and options available to them to help facilitate their continued education and independent living.

Outreach efforts in recruitment include having a presence at events, such as the Taste of Home Cooking Show. Tammy Duff works at a table providing information about the college.

EMPHASIS ON ENROLLMENTMore emphasis on enrollment activities have resulted in increased

enrollment numbers and HCTC is seeing increased involvement from many areas. As of April 4, there are 19 more students enrolled over this time last year. Director of Admissions Scott Gross attributes the growth to more days spent in the schools and Area Technology Centers and participating in more public event’s such as the Taste of Home Cooking show. Having a presence at the JobSight center is proving beneficial because outreach is possible to a population that would not be reached through traditional means. Gross said seeing more enthusiasm from faculty and staff has helped their efforts and he appreciates having more involvement. Holding financial aid workshops in target schools helps because students get one-on-one counseling and applications can be filed early to help the student. Work with local GED Centers also has been an effective outreach tool.

The HCTC Job and Career Expo, held on March 22, attracted 23 organizations and 123 participants. Helen Brunty, Career and Transfer Counselor, who coordinate the event noted, “Of that 123 people, 67 of those were visitors to our campus. In addition, we had about 30 high school students join us.” The Job and Career Expo will be held next year on the Lees College Campus.


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STUDENTS EXCELLING IN ART100 CLASS

Students are pouring it on in Michael Flynn’s ART 100 class. Students created their own molds and filled them with concrete. Their finished products will be displayed at the spring art show. The 27 students in the class made a wide variety of objects. Shown here is student Derek Jones. As student Anthony Smith noted, “We’re learning a lot about art history and its relationship with world cultures. We’re looking for evidence of humanity in items that we might not have previously thought of as art.”

Interim President Dr. Juston Pate joined a student at the Kentucky School of Bluegrass and Traditional Music. They plucked out some tunes on the guitar.

Student learning will be greatly enhanced because of this used 315C Excavator from Clark Equipment which was purchased with assistance of Kentucky Coal Academy dollars. Students in the Heavy Equipment Program will be operating the excavator on a regular basis.

FAFSA Day with Owsley County High School seniors. Admissions Advisor Ann Carter is assisting students.

HCTC Cosmetology students, as well as students from Jackson Independent, participated in the “Catching Dreams” project on March 19. As part of this mentoring project, cosmetology students served 12 students from Jackson Independent. Students enrolled in the Catching Dreams program had their make-up, hair and nails done by the HCTC Cosmetology students and then attended a formal five-course meal with a motivational speaker. The “Catching Dreams” program is directed by Nan Herald.

HCTC RECEIVES EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR BEING 100% TOBACCO FREE

Hazard Community and Technical College has been selected to receive the Tobacco-free Campus Excellence Award for adopting a 100% tobacco-free campus policy. The Kentucky Center for Smoke-Free Policy will honor HCTC at their annual statewide Spring Smoke-free Conference on April 28 in Lexington at the Hyatt Regency.

HCTC FARMER’S MARKET EDUCATION DAY, A SUCCESS

The importance of eating fresh and local was stressed during HCTC “Farmer’s Market Education Day.” English Professor Jenny Williams featured cooking demonstrations using locally-grown produce on March 21 and 22 at the Hazard Campus and March 23 at the Technical Campus

Organizers say they want to teach people how to sell the vegetables they grow and that eating locally-sourced foods can lead to better health.

“We really want people to understand that using fresh, healthy, local produce doesn’t mean that you have to spend all day long in the kitchen, and that there are quick, easy ways to use it,” noted Professor Williams, who also stresses the need to stay away from processed foods.

The first day of the Perry County Farmer’s Market is in the Perry County Park on May 28. SNAP and WIC benefits can be used at the market.


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Paul Czarapata, KCTCS Vice President Technology Solutions, welcomed the crowd.

Tammy Jolley and Carey Smouse presented on Blackboard Ultra.

Keeping up with the latest technology was one of the goals at the KCTCS Regional Technology Summit held at HCTC on March 18.

KCTCS Technology Solutions and Office for Professional Development and Innovation teamed up with HCTC Technology Solutions to bring employees the professional development desired for the job.

At KCTCS, we have a wide array of technology tools designed to improve the way we work, to increase services to our students, and to keep our employees in step with cutting edge technology.

The KCTCS Technology Summit provided training and education with 30 sessions covering tools such as SharePoint Online, DSS, OneDrive, PeopleSoft, Blackboard, Visual Schedule Builder, Collaborate Ultra, Skype for Business, Office 365, OneNote, Windows 10, Outlook, and more. Representatives from Microsoft, Blackboard, and Dell were onsite. Microsoft demonstrated Windows 10, Blackboard showed their latest products, and Dell showcased their latest IT gadgets and devices. Door prizes and a networking lunch provided by Dell helped make for a wonderful day for HCTC and other KCTCS employees.

KCTCS REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT

Matthew Rand of WYMT interviews Jenny Williams about the Farmer’s Market Education Day.


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FEB2016

Register now for summer and fall classes.

Summer schedule is now available

at hazard.kctcs.edu.

AND OTHER HAPPENINGS

Stephanie Vergne has been working to help a local non-charitable organization implement a new software program. The software program will allow contributions and donations to be tracked specific to designated funds. After the program is implemented, she will help generate reports on a periodic schedule throughout the year.

Ron Reed will teach Creative Writing and Literary Studies at Murray State University as well as a General Studies class for the Governor’s Scholars Program. Ron has been teaching with the Program for 15 years, spending five weeks with a new group of rising seniors each summer. He is also a member of the Statewide Admissions Committee for the Governor’s Scholars Program.

Tim Whittaker (left) and Homer Terry (right) are responsible for the Regional Radiography Program receiving eight years of accreditation which is the maximum number of years awarded by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

Jesse Campbell is the Kentucky Coal Academy Coordinator which has re-trained 645 miners since January 1, 2016. Campbell has served in his role since 2007. Before that he was the related instructor at Technical Campus.

Randy Bryant volunteered to facilitate the development of General Education benchmarks for his discipline and is helping develop the new assessment form in Compliance Assist. Over the past several years he has been a leader in developing on-line classes in his discipline. He works to schedule psychology classes that are hybrid or stacked so they can be offered on low enrollment campuses.

UPCOMING EVENTSIRON POURThursday, April 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Kentucky School of Craft, Hindman, KY.

HEALTH FAIRHCTC Nursing Health Fair is Friday, April 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Walmart. HCTC Nursing Program is partnering with Hazard ARH, Primary Care, and Kentucky River District Health Department to offer free Blood sugar screening, free cholesterol screening, free blood pressure screening, BMI screening, pulmonary function screening, bone density screening, and many other lifestyle educational benefits. HCTC Allied Health faculty will also be there to answer any questions about their programs.

EVENING WITH POETSThursday, April 28, 6:30 p.m., Hazard Campus, Stephens Library.

SPRING ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCEKentucky School of Bluegrass and Professional Music, Monday, May 2, at 7 p.m. in Hyden.

GRADUATIONSaturday, May 7 at 10 a.m., Perry County Central High School, John C. Combs Arena.

FACULTY SUCCESS

SNAPSHOTS

Holly Feltner of Hazard plans to be a Physical Therapist. She is interviewed by EKU’s Jeannie Gross Trumbo and English Professor Ron Reed, to gain interviewing experience. Practicing interviewing skills is a service provided at the University Center of the Mountains.


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Shown here are M & O members attending a supervisor training. Seated, from left, are: Steve Fugate, Carla Salyer, Travis Adams, Hib Hibbard, Ivan Ivey, Dwayne Jones, Anthony Combs. Standing, from left, are: Blake Asher, Ron Hyde, Robert Jones, Freddie Lawson, Richard Combs, Tom Caudill, Roger Raichel, John Wells, Justin Westerfield, and Stu Fugate. Not shown: Curtis Shell and Misty Howard.

KUDOSHCTC has the best M & O. We appreciate them because they do great work. Shown here are M & O members from Lees College Campus. Front row, from left, Calvin Atcher and Roy Herald; second row, from left, Sheri Fugate, Lonnie Gay, Curtis Shell, (Hazard Campus); back row, from left, Fritz Eiserman, Bobby Nicely and Stu Fugate.

MANIAWEEK 1 PRIZES

Students who register during WEEK 1 will qualify for chances to win these prizes.

(2) $10 Wal-Mart Gift Card | (2) $10 Shell Gas Card

$10 gift card to Jabo’s Coal River Grill

Simply Southern T-shirt | (3) HCTC T-shirt

Currently enrolled HCTC students who REGISTER for summer and fall classes during April will have chances to win one or more of the listed prizes.Continuing students who have already registered for Fall classes prior are still eligible to win.

WEEK 2 PRIZESStudents who register during WEEK 1 and 2 will qualify for chances to win these prizes.

(2) $10 Wal-Mart Gift Card | (2) $10 Shell Gas Card

$25 Game On Gift Certificate | (3) HCTC t-shirts

$20 Big Blue Smokehouse Gift Certificate

St. Tropez Sunless Tanner & Mitt (donated by ARH Rejuvenation Center)

Gift Certificate Ponderosa | Butterfly donated by HCTC Welding

WEEK 3 PRIZESStudents who register during WEEK 1, 2, and 3

will qualify for chances to win these prizes.(2) $10 Wal-Mart Gift Card | (2) $10 Shell Gas Card

$25 Game On Gift Certificate | $25 Wal-Mart Gift Card

$25 Shell Gas Gift Card | (3) HCTC t-shirts

Facial or Manicure (donated by HCTC Cosmetology Department)

Oil Change (donated by HCTC Auto body Department)

WEEK 4 PRIZESStudents who register during WEEK 1, 2, 3, and 4

will qualify for chances to win GRAND PRIZES.

Kindle Fire HD$300 Scholarship

R E G I S T R A T I O N

IS YOUR SCHEDULE TOO BUSY?For faster service stop by the following Registration Mania locations FRIDAYS DURING APRIL between 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Hazard Campus, JCC, Room 236Technical Campus, Devert Owens, Rm. 109Lees College Campus, Telford Center, Rm 202Leslie County Center, Room 301Knott County Opportunity Center, Rm. 317

Haven’t registered yet? Meet with your Advisor now to schedule your classes!

KCTCS is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.

Hazard Community and Technical CollegeOne Community College DriveHazard, Kentucky 41701(800) 246-7521 | (606) 436-5721hazard.kctcs.edu

ENROLLMENT IS GOING ON NOW FOR SUMMER AND FALL CLASSES. CONTACT AN ADVISOR TODAY.

Visit Hazard.KCTCS.edu to see a listing of classes offered.

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