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HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (February 24, 2003) – The Board of Regents of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) took action on Friday to enhance seamless delivery of education services in three regions of the state:
n The Ashland area, where Ashland Community College and Ashland Technical College will consolidate to become Ashland Community and Technical College.
n The Paducah area, where Paducah Community College will consolidate with West Kentucky Technical College. The regents heard a proposal to name the combined institution West Kentucky Community and Technical College; action on that issue will be taken later.
n The Big Sandy region, where Prestonsburg Community College is consolidating with Mayo Technical College. No name change has been proposed.
The Board of Regents approved the consolidations during its regular meeting, held at Hopkinsville Community College. Also, the regents authorized all three consolidated colleges to pursue single accreditation under the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
In other action on Friday, the board approved:
n A new mission statement for the consolidated Ashland Community and Technical College. To review the full text of the statement, and other meeting materials, visit this web site: http://www.kctcs.edu/organization/board/meetings/
n The awarding of credentials to students at KCTCS colleges. From November 2, 2002, through January 20, 2003, a total of 819 students applied for certificates, diplomas or associate degrees. Students must complete the requirements of their programs to receive the credentials.
n New certificate programs that will be offered by the following colleges: Bowling Green Technical College, Central Kentucky Technical College, Elizabethtown Community College, Henderson Community College, Jefferson Technical College, Mayo Technical College, Maysville Community College, Owensboro Technical College and Southeast Community College.
The Board of Regents also discussed the implications of legislative actions being considered by the Kentucky General Assembly during its annual session, including the adoption of a state budget that proposes a 2.6 percent reduction in state funding for postsecondary education. The budget also proposes the elimination of inmate education in the Department of Corrections.
The board discussed the development of a 2003/04 annual budget for KCTCS in light of the state’s budget situation. The board is scheduled to consider and adopt a 2003/04 budget for colleges in May, after the 2003 General Assembly.
Regents reviewed the 2002 performance evaluation of KCTCS President Michael B. McCall. The board announced that Dr. McCall exceeded expectations. “On behalf of the Board of Regents, please accept our appreciation for your leadership,” Cynthia L. Read, board chair, said to McCall.
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The community and technical colleges of KCTCS change lives by providing accessible and affordable education and training through academic and technical associate degrees; diploma and certificate programs in occupational fields; pre-baccalaureate education; adult, continuing and developmental education; customized training for business and industry; and distance learning. For more information, visit www.kctcs.edu.