In 1960, the University of Kentucky, a public land grant institution, established the Northwest Extension Campus in Henderson, Kentucky. In 1962, the Kentucky General Assembly authorized the formation of a statewide system of community colleges to be operated by the University of Kentucky (UK). The University of Kentucky Community College System (UKCCS) was established in 1964, and the Northwest Extension was renamed Henderson Community College (HCC) and became one of the seven charter institutions.

In 1997, the Kentucky Postsecondary Education Improvement Act created the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). This new system combined the UK Community Colleges with Kentucky Technical Colleges under the direction of the KCTCS Board of Regents.

The mission of Henderson Community College is to:

Provide general education curriculum for the first two years of a baccalaureate program (Associate in Arts or Associate in Science Degrees).
Provide technical programs to prepare students for immediate employment (Certificates, Diplomas, or Associate in Applied Science Degrees).
Provide continuing education, adult education, customized training and cultural opportunities.

Institutional Goals:

To fulfill its mission, the college has adopted five institutional goals to coincide with the KCTCS goals. The goals of HCC are as follows:

Increase Student Access and Success
Promote Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Foster Diversity and Global Awareness
Enhance the Economic Development of Communities and the Commonwealth
Promote the Recognition and Value of Henderson Community College

Henderson Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Henderson Community College.

Note: The three-fold purpose for publishing the Commission's address and contact numbers is to enable interested constituents (1) to learn about the accreditation status of the institution,(2) to file a third-party comment at the time of the institution's decennial review, or (3) to file a complaint against the institution for alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement. Normal inquiries about the institution, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to the institution and not to the Commission's office.

Academic Programs

Transfer Curricula

Associate in Arts
Associate in Science

Occupational/Technical Curricula

Occupational/Technical Curricula: The program listing represents broad groups of instructional programs offered by the college. Individual certificate (C), diploma (D), and Associate in Applied Science (A) degree curricula in each group are noted by C, D, and A in parenthesis.

Agricultural Technology (C, A)
Business Studies:
Business Administration (C, A)
Clinical Laboratory Technology (C, A)
Dental Assisting/Dental Hygiene (A)
Emergency Medical Technician (C)
Information Technology (C, A)
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (C, D, A)
Manufacturing Industrial Technology: Engineering Technology (C)
Manufacturing Industrial Technology: Industrial Maintenance Technology (C, A)
Medical Assisting (C, D, A)
Nursing (A)
Practical Nursing (C, D)
Welding Technology (C)

Contact Information

Henderson Community College

2660 South Green Street
Henderson KY 42420
(270) 827-1867
Toll free: 800-696-9958
Henderson.kctcs.edu

General Information

Admissions	(270) 831-9610
Business Office	(270) 831-9622
Center for Community Workforce and Economic Development	(270) 831-9658
Continuing Education	(270) 831-9658
Disability Services	(270) 831-9783
Financial Aid	(270) 831-9628
Human Resources	(270) 831-9617
Library	(270) 831-9760
Public Relations	(270) 831-9803
Records	(270) 831-9613
Technology Solutions Help Desk	(270) 831-9616
Transfer Information Liaison	(270) 831-9610
Veterans Affairs	(270) 831-9685

Administration

President and CEO	Dr. Patrick Lake
Dean of Academic Affairs	Dr. David Brauer
Dean of Student Affairs	Ms. Patty Mitchell
Dean of Business Affairs	Mr. Jerry Gentry
Dean for Center of Community Workforce and Economic Development	Ms. Pam Wilson
Assistant Dean for Library Services	Mr. Mike Knecht
Assistant Dean and Director of Planning, Evaluation and Research	Mr. Mike Thurman
Chief Information Systems Officer	Ms. Kim Conley
Chief Institutional Advancement	Ms. Susanne Wilson
Director of Cultural Diversity	Mr. William L. Dixon
Division of Arts & Humanities	Mr. Mike Knecht
Division of Biological Sciences	Dr. Mary Gail Wilder
Division of Physical Sciences	Ms. Rebecca Wells
Division of Social & Behavioral Sciences	Mr. Paul Kasenow

Faculty

Alexander, Arlene, Professor, EdD, Vanderbilt University, 1990
Bennett, Brenda, Associate Professor, MS, Western Kentucky University, 1995
Bishop, Fern, Professor, EdD, Vanderbilt University, 1996
Blackburn, Catherine, Professor, MFA, East Carolina University, 1993
Booker, Connie, Assistant Professor, MA, Western Kentucky University, 1996
Boostrom, Linda, Assistant Professor, MSN, Texas Woman's University, 1977
Brauer, David, Professor, PhD, State University of New York, 1979
Buchanan, Marlena, Associate Professor, MSN, University of Southern Indiana, 2000
Burton, Sharon, Professor, MA, Ohio University, 1983
Carson, Doris, Associate Professor, MSN, Pace University, 1982
Caudill, Sharon, Professor, MA, Murray State University, 1970
Chandler, Shelly, Instructor, MSN, Murray State University, 2010
Cherry, Doris, Professor, MS, Western Illinois University, 1979
Corley, Maura, Professor, MS, University of Kentucky, 1968
Davis, Yvonne, Assistant Professor, MSN, University of Southern Indiana, 2004
Dean, Kim, Professor, MS, Western Kentucky University, 1986
Fritts, David, Professor, MA, Ohio University, 1984
Fuchs, Pennae, Professor, MSN, University of Texas at Austin, 1974
Furbush, Frank, Associate Professor, MS, Southern Connecticut College, 1982
Gary, William, Professor, MA, Florida State University, 1991
Griffis, Katie, Assistant Professor, MA, Eastern Illinois University, 2007
Hawa, Randa, Professor, MS, University of Evansville, 1991
Hunt, Cathy, Professor, MS, University of Kentucky, 1980
Jackson, DeLisa, Professor, MBA, University of Southern Indiana, 1999
Jobe, Mary, Professor, MBA, Morehead University, 1984
Jones, Mary Jane, Associate Professor, MSN, University of California Los Angeles, 1979
Joy, Brian, Assistant Professor, MBA, National University, 2000
Joy, Lilia, Assistant Professor, MA, Murray State University, 2003
Kasenow, Paul, Professor, MA, Kent State University, 1987
Keller, Jill, Professor, MSN, University of Louisville, 1995
Knecht, Michael, Professor, MBA, Western Kentucky University, 1999, MLS, Emporia State University, 1992
Maltby, Lorie, Professor, MA, Ohio University, 1983
McCarty, Steven, Professor, MA, Western Kentucky University, 1991
McCormick, Meri, Professor, MME, Murray State University, 1980
Meyer, Janet, Instructor, MSN, University of Phoenix, 2009
Mihankhah, Kianpour, Professor, MS, Ball State University, 1979
Murch, Carol, Assistant Professor, MSN, Murray State University, 2010
Murray, Bridget, Associate Professor, MEd, Indiana State University, 1998
Owens, Randy, Associate Professor, BA, University of Kentucky, 1970
Palmer, Carol, Professor, MSN, University of Evansville, 1985
Patsalides, Eugenios, Professor, MA, Western Kentucky University, 1997
Reid, Kevin, Professor, MLS, University of Kentucky, 1993, MA, Purdue University, 1986
Siewert, Margaret, Professor, MSN, University of Evansville, 1978
Spencer, Brenda, Instructor, BSN, Kentucky Wesleyan College, 1986
Strawn, Anthony, Professor, MA, University of Evansville, 1979
Threlkeld, Lori, Assistant Professor, MS, Murray State University, 1992
Thomas, Stephen, Professor, MBA, Memphis State University, 1976
Thurman, Michael, Professor, MBA, University of Evansville, 1984
Tutt, Larry, Associate Professor, MA, Murray State University, 1981
Wells, Rebecca, Professor, MS, Eastern Kentucky University, 1985
Whitaker, Deborah, Associate Professor, MSN, Murray State University, 2002
Wilder, Mary, Professor, DNS, Indiana University Purdue University of Indianapolis, 1987
Winstead, Laura, Associate Professor, MS, Murray State University, 1996
Yates, Deborah, Associate Professor, BSN, Murray State University, 1974

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