Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC) professor, Executive Chef Michael Riggs, Ph.D. CEC CCA FMP has been chosen as the American Culinary Federation Kentucky Chapter Chef Educator of the Year.
The ACF Chef Educator of the Year award pays tribute to an active culinary educator whose knowledge, skills, expertise, guidance, and direction have enhanced the image of the professional chef and who, by example, has given leadership, guidance, and direction to students seeking a career in the culinary profession.
Dr. Riggs is a professor at the Southcentral Community and Technical College Culinary Arts Program and will move on for consideration for the Southeast United States Regional Chef Educator of the Year at the Regional Conference in Charleston, South Carolina in April 2014.
“The award is an honor since it is voted on by chefs in industry and other chef educators,” Riggs said. “It’s nice to know your peers think you are doing things the right way.”
The award will be presented at the ACF awards ceremony to be held in Louisville in January.
Please join us at the SKYCTC Main Campus Courtyard on November 11th at 9:15 a.m. as we honor our faculty, staff, and students who have served in the military.
We will also be honoring all those who have fought to protect our freedom.
The Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCImage may be NSFW. Clik here to view.TC) had special ceremony honoring local veterans Monday morning.
SKYCTC President, Dr. Phillip Neal recognized the Veterans present and thanked them for their service defending our freedom.
Their speaker was a member of the faculty who spent years in Navy submarines during the Cold War era. He explains why he says freedom is not free.
"Sometimes we see the emails from the governor saying fly the flag at half mast. That face, or that name belongs to somebody, and they're not going to be coming back. I was lucky because I returned from 21 years of military service, but there are alot of people that weren't so lucky," said Navy veteran Phillip Stagner.
Stagner talked about the impact military life has on families.
Then, one student sang the national anthem, followed by the audience's recital of the pledge of allegiance.
Recently SKYCTC students Bobby Burrell, Kenneth Russell, and Wes Deweese competed in the National Cyber League Fall 2013 Competition. This is the first time that SKYCTC has participated in this event.
After two competitions our students scored in the top 20% nationally with one student ranking in the top 1% for his bracket.
According to Royse, “945 students, nationwide, participated in the first two competitions. The competitions followed a “capture the flag format” that tested students skills in Enumeration and Exploitation, Network Traffic Analysis, Open Source Intelligence and Social Engineering, Reconnaissance: Scanning and Enumeration, Web Application Exploitation, Password Cracking, and Wireless Access Exploitation”.
Royse also stated that he was thrilled with how well his students had finished. “Since this was our first time in the competition, I really had no expectations. These guys did an amazing job. We can’t wait to compete again next year, “ said Royse.
Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Jason Lindsey, our SKYCTC Alumni for November, chose a unique but rewarding path in his desire to work with children. Lindsey graduated from SKYCTC in May of 2012 and is currently the Executive Chef and Dining Hall Manager at the Center for Courageous Kids located in Scottsville, Kentucky.
“I came from a family of great cooks, especially my grandmother, who allowed me to be creative in the kitchen at a very young age”, said Lindsey.
Lindsey actually began his education at Sullivan in Louisville however, as he put it “life happened and it took me 14 years to finish a 2 year degree”. But according to Lindsey, that time gave him the opportunities to gain real life experience and the opportunity to explore other options. In the end, he returned to Culinary Arts and was excited to discover a program that has an “Exemplary Status” from the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation so close to his home community.
“I am truly blessed”, said Lindsey, “the Culinary Arts program at SKYCTC is one of the best that can be found anywhere. Chef Riggs and Mrs. Hunt challenge students to be the best they can be and to work hard for the student’s personal goals”.
Lindsey is currently fulfilling exciting challenges at the Center for Courageous Kids (CCK). CCK is a state of the art medical facility located outside of Scottsville, Kentucky, that provides a cost-free, safe, and fun camping experience for seriously ill and disabled children and their families. In addition to offering summer camps, CCK also offers family retreats most weekends of the year.
According to Lindsey, that while most weekends call for special attention to dietary needs, the biggest challenge is coming up – Severe Food Allergies. Not only will Lindsey prepare meals that have eliminated dairy, wheat, tree nuts, peanuts, shellfish, fish, eggs, and soy but he will also need to remove corn (in any form), pork and oranges.
“We will also be doing a deep clean of the kitchen and dining hall because we believe in doing everything we can for our families,” said Lindsey.
Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.WKU recognized it’s top volunteers, alumni and alumni chapters at the Summit Awards ceremony held October 24 in conjunction with WKU Homecoming Week.
Cindy Gaffney received the Volunteer of the Year Award for the Library Advisory Council at the WKU Summit Awards.
The Summit Awards ceremony is designed to honor volunteers of WKU. This dinner program provides WKU with an opportunity to express gratitude to all those who give their time and resources to the University.
Thanksgiving break will take place November 28th through the 29th. No classes will be in session during this time and the college will be completely closed.
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College will hold a pinning/capping ceremony for theImage may be NSFW. Clik here to view. Colleges nursing students at the Cave City Convention Center on December 11, 2013. The ceremony will begin at 1:00 p.m.
This year’s ceremony will include 40 RN students from the Glasgow Campus, 43 LPN students from the Glasgow Campus, and 30 RN students from the Bowling Green Campus.
This year’s LPN group represents class #64 who have completed training at the SKYCTC Glasgow Campus. This will also be the third class of RN’s to graduate from the Glasgow Campus and the first RN Class from the Bowling Green Campus to participate in the ceremony.
“Since the nursing program was established in 1957, we have trained approximately 2,700 nurses,” said Dr. Jimmy T. Isenberg, Dean of Allied Health and Nursing/SKYCTC Glasgow Health Campus Director.
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.
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College will hold a pinning/capping ceremony for theImage may be NSFW. Clik here to view. Colleges nursing students at the Cave City Convention Center on December 11, 2013. The ceremony will begin at 1:00 p.m.
This year’s ceremony will include 40 RN students from the Glasgow Campus, 43 LPN students from the Glasgow Campus, and 30 RN students from the Bowling Green Campus.
This year’s LPN group represents class #64 who have completed training at the SKYCTC Glasgow Campus. This will also be the third class of RN’s to graduate from the Glasgow Campus and the first RN Class from the Bowling Green Campus to participate in the ceremony.
“Since the nursing program was established in 1957, we have trained approximately 2,700 nurses,” said Dr. Jimmy T. Isenberg, Dean of Allied Health and Nursing/SKYCTC Glasgow Health Campus Director.
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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Unusual situations, such as severe weather, may require Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC) to delay its class schedule or close the institution. In the event severe weather poses a threat to the safety of SKYCTC students or employees, the College President (or his designee) will determine one of three types of schedules that all campuses will implement. The scheduling decision will be in effect for all locations equally (i.e. if the main campus is closed, both Glasgow locations will be closed), and all scheduling decisions will apply to students and employees alike (i.e. if students report at 10:00 a.m. faculty and staff report at 10:00).
The college has the following three types of schedule:
1. Regular Schedule
All classes at all locations are operating as originally scheduled with no adjustment.
2. Snow Schedule
Classes at all locations will begin at 10:00 a.m., beginning with classes that were originally scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. The snow schedule will be posted no later than 6:15 a.m. the day of the schedule change.
For example on the day of the schedule change
(1) a 9:30 a.m. Basic Public Speaking class would be canceled
(2) a 10:00 a.m. Catering class would meet as regularly scheduled
Employees should report to work by 10:00 a.m. Employees not reporting by 10:00 a.m. must take vacation time or make up work as mutually agreed with their supervisor. In the event that the snow schedule is in effect and the weather situation worsens, the college reserves the right to change the schedule to a “closed” status. If this change in schedule is deemed necessary, the decision will be posted prior to 8:30 a.m., otherwise.
Note
Due to an automated process, the snow schedule will be communicated as a “two hour delay” on WBKO’s television broadcast.
3. Closed
All campuses are closed. Classes will not meet. Once this schedule change is made it will be in effect for all day and night classes and will not be reversed.
Announcements regarding delays or closings will be communicated using
1. The college weather line (270-901-1100)
2. The main switchboard message (270-901-1000)
3. Selected area radio stations
4. Bowling Green's (WBKO-TV) television station
5. SNAP notification
6. College e-mail
7. The college website http://bowlinggreen.kctcs.edu)
During the winter months the college’s website will have a stoplight posted in the “News and Event” section of the homepage. The light color will indicate the current schedule.
Green = Regular schedule
Yellow = Snow schedule
Red = Closed
Below is an example of what will be displayed on the website Homepage.
Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.This December, community leaders and individuals will help make Christmas dreams a reality for children through their generous donations to Toys For Tots. Founded in 1947 by Major Bill Hendricks, “Toys For Tots” is a project of the United State Marine Corps with the mission to collect and distribute new toys to less fortunate children all across the United States. Here in Southcentral Kentucky an estimated 7,000 children, living in 8 counties, will receive toys through the “Toys for Tots” program this Christmas. Heading up this colossal feat, worthy of Santa himself, is SKYCTC OST Program Coordinator, Janel Doyle.
Doyle is an Associate Professor of Office Systems Technology at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College and has for headed up the Toys for Tots program in Southcentral Kentucky for the last two years. Doyle is the first civilian coordinator in Southcentral Kentucky and one of only a few women across the country to hold the coordinator position. Each year she attends a conference with 700 other coordinators from across the US to learn more about the coordination of the Toys for Tots program.
When asked what attracted her to the program, Doyle stated, “I came from a strong military background, and was drawn to this program because 100% of the money and toys donated go directly to the children we are here to serve. We work on an honor system and often help those that are ineligible for other assistance”.
Last year, “Toys for Tots” helped 5,400 children in 7 counties of Southcentral Kentucky but this year they have added another county and estimate that they will assist approximately 7,000 children in 8 counties this year.
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SKYCTC Nursing instructors (from left) Jennifer Shoemake, April Shive, Tracy Gentry, and Brittany Bourque, work sorting toys at the North Pole.
SKYCTC staff members (from left) Olivia Coleman, Clif Coleman, Norma Robers, Kelly Meredith, Heather Keith, student, and Melissa Kerr volunteer for this years Toys for Tots event.
“The need continues to grow and there are more families to serve as we add additional counties”, said Doyle, “and we do not receive enough local donations to meet that need. This year we received $12,000 from the Toys For Tots Foundation to help bridge the difference”.
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SKYCTC faculty and staff members distribute toys at
the North Pole including Carmen Gaskins, and SKYCTC
students.
Sharon Gibson, Olivia Forester and Sherri
Forester pepare to hand out toys to the
Children and families.
Doyle feels extremely fortunate to be coordinating this effort in Southcentral Kentucky. “Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College has the highest number of volunteers who help with the Toys for Tots program, and I could never serve as coordinator without the support of Dr. Neal and everyone at SKYCTC. We are also fortunate enough to have the support of Camping World, Fruit of the Loom and our local Toys R Us store”, said Doyle. “It is amazing to see the community come together to help so many children.”
Yes, Southcentral Kentucky is a wonderfully generous community but it takes a wonderfully generous spirit to bring it all together.
Nursing students recite the Florence Nightingale
pledge as part of the ceremony.
Cave City, Ky. (December 11, 2013) - Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College held a pinning/capping ceremony for the College’s nursing students at the Cave City Convention Center on December 11, 2013.
The ceremony included 40 RN students from the Glasgow Campus, 43 LPN students from the Glasgow Campus, and 28 RN students from the Bowling Green Campus.
This year’s LPN group represents class #64 who have completed training at the SKYCTC Glasgow Campus. The ceremony also honored the third class of RN’s to graduate from the Glasgow Campus and the first RN class from the Bowling Green Campus.
“Since the nursing program was established in 1957, we have trained approximately 2,700 nurses,” said Dr. Jimmy T. Isenberg, Dean of Allied Health and Nursing/SKYCTC Glasgow Health Campus Director.
Participating in the ceremony were:
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Students gather with their friends and
family after the ceremony.
Glasgow PN Class #64 – Pinning (by county of residence)
Adair- Sarah Steele*
Allen- Leslie Cline, Erika Rich*
Barren- Kaitlyn Beaty*, Heather Buford*, Sheena Choate*, Jennifer Cooke, Marta Cunningham*, Wendy Duke, Carol Everett*, Crystal Gordeuk, Michael Kinslow*, Crystal Marshal*, Toye Medford, Christopher Mosher*, Jeanna Raney, Natasha Rascoe*, Lindsey Rude*, Jonna Wagoner*, Shandi Wilson*
Warren-Brooke Carter, Ashley Collins, Angela Comer, Elizabeth France*, Rhonda Green, Jennifer Hoyt, Monica King-Bewley*, Kathy Lawrence*, Lacey Phelps, Bradley Russell, Alan Smith*, Jami Wallace
Robertson, TN-Tracy Trogdon
*Earning AS degree
Bowling Green Campus RN Class #1 – Capping
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RN student Mosope Mustapha receives
her nursing cap from student Angela Comer
Allen-Brandy Joy Lambert, Eric Eugene Lindeau
Barren-Travis Van Gossett, Christie M Harrison, Chelsea Dawn Thurman
Edmonson-Lori Ann Foulks
Logan-Angelia Michelle Collins, Dolores Jane Vysa
Simpson-Alisha Dawn Blain, Arleen Marie Bozell, Sunni Dae Carver-Gregory, Dawn Marie Griffin, Jennifer M Mallard, Jessica Elizabeth Pyles, Brian Austin Troutt, Haley Brooke Williams
Warren-Anu Christianah Fowope, Lisa Gower, Brenda A Jordan, Danielle Leigh Marlette, Mosope O Mustapha, Lindsey Brooke Niles, Amy Beller Phelps, Jessica Danielle Phillips, Joanna L Roberson, Liceth Rodriguez, Anna Sue Smith, Arlene Catherine Williams
Awards and scholarships were presented to students from area businesses and individuals. Receiving awards were:
Gold Bandage Scissors Award presented by Margaret Billingsley, RN, CNO of T.J. Samson Hospital – PN recipient/ Sarah Petranek, RN recipient/ Brandy Torres
Ann K. Rodgers Nursing Award presented by Dawn Boyter, President of Glasgow B&PW Club – PN recipient/ Sarah Steele, RN recipient/ Robyn Underwood
Pharmacology Award presented by Peggy Fishburn of Ky State LPN Assoc. – PN recipient/ Wendy Durbin
Mollie Carmon Award presented by Angie T. Harlan, SKYCTC Assistant to the Dean of Nursing and Allied Health – RN recipients/ Ashley James and Lacey Phelps, PN recipient/ Jennifer Cooke
Monroe Co. Medical Center Nursing Award presented by Lisa Davis, Monroe Co Medical Center – RN recipient/ Susan Gornik
The Medical Center of Bowling Green Excellence in Nursing Award presented by Betsy Kullman, CNO, The Medical Center at BG – RN recipient/ Monica King-Bewley
Clinical Nursing Award presented by Darlene Vincent, RN, DON Barren Co. Health Care - PN recipient/Mary Beth Clark, RN recipient/Jerry Frank Thompson
The Better Way Award presented by Janie Tharp, RN, DON, NHC Health Care -PN recipient/Natasha Rascoe
Perfect Attendance Award presented by SKYCTC Representative – RN recipients/Jerry Frank Thompson, Lisa Nicewinter, Susan Gornik, Lori Witschey, Sheri Davis PN recipients/ Sarah Steele, Kaitlyn Beaty, Debra Hale, Lauran Decker, Natasha Rascoe
Joy Rudenga Memorial Scholarship presented by SKYCTC Representative - PN Recipient/ Carol Everett
Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Versailles, Ky. (May 1, 2013) – Jennifer Dietzel, Director of Student Success at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College, was one of eighteen faculty and staff members selected from throughout the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) that will participate in President Michael B. McCall's 2014 President's Leadership Seminar (PLS) beginning in January.
The seminar promotes and strengthens leadership traits among KCTCS faculty and staff in an effort to advance the System's 16 community and technical colleges, as well as each participant's personal and professional goals.
"This annual leadership program offers select faculty and staff a unique experience to learn from the top community college experts in the nation. It is designed to not only enhance their skills, but to also create strong KCTCS leadership for the future," said KCTCS President Michael B. McCall.
This unique professional development experience explores such broad-ranging issues as leadership traits, national issues and trends, professionalism, media relations and customer service.
Participants will have opportunities to interact with community college leaders in Kentucky and from across the nation to learn about leadership challenges facing higher education. There will be a variety of forums for the participants to engage with these leaders from January through June, providing them with skills that can be applied when they return to their campuses.
To be eligible for the seminar, faculty and staff members from the colleges must be nominated by their college presidents. System Office staff are nominated by the cabinet member who oversees their department. Dr. McCall makes the final selection of the class.
The 2014 PLS class includes by college:
Ashland Community and Technical College - Megan Horn, director of student support services
Big Sandy Community and Technical College - Myra Elliott, professor, nursing
Bluegrass Community and Technical College - Pam Hatcher, director of workforce solutions
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College - Sarah Ballard, Springfield Campus coordinator
Gateway Community and Technical College - Doug Penix, director of learning environments
Hazard Community and Technical College - Deronda Mobelini, director, University Center of the Mountains
Henderson Community College - Brian McMurty, information technology manager/network manager
Hopkinsville Community College - Kanya Allen, coordinator of career and transfer services
Jefferson Community and Technical College - Stacy Taylor, associate professor, English department head
Madisonville Community College - Octavia Lawrence, academic advisor
Maysville Community and Technical College - Robert Boone, coordinator, workforce transitions
Owensboro Community and Technical College - Jennifer McGee, associate professor, nursing department
Somerset Community College - Clint Hayes, associate dean, mathematics and natural sciences; director, institutional effectiveness and research
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College
- Jennifer Dietzel, director of student success center
Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College
- Debra Young, vice president; Whitesburg Campus director
West Kentucky Community and Technical College
- Bridget Canter, director of human resources
System Office - Pam Duncan, staff attorney - Brendan Lehane, director of financial planning
KCTCS eLearning (Blackboard) will be unavailable Friday, December 20, at 4 p.m. CDT through Sunday, December 22, 4 p.m. CDT for general maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.
If you are currently taking a course that utilizes Blackboard, be sure to download any materials or assignments you may need to continue course work during this time.
FACULTY
If you are teaching a Learn on Demand course during this time, you may need to adjust dates on assignments, tests, etc. or make other accommodations for students to successfully complete.
It is recommended that you download your gradebook before the system is taken offline for quick access (if needed). You are welcome to archive your course as well if you’d like. But please remember to delete the archive after you download as it can take up a lot of space.
Thank you for your understanding and patience as we continue to improve the KCTCS learning experience.
KCTCS eLearning (Blackboard) will be unavailable Friday, December 20, at 4 p.m. CDT through Sunday, December 22, 4 p.m. CDT for general maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.
If you are currently taking a course that utilizes Blackboard, be sure to download any materials or assignments you may need to continue course work during this time.
FACULTY
If you are teaching a Learn on Demand course during this time, you may need to adjust dates on assignments, tests, etc. or make other accommodations for students to successfully complete.
It is recommended that you download your gradebook before the system is taken offline for quick access (if needed). You are welcome to archive your course as well if you’d like. But please remember to delete the archive after you download as it can take up a lot of space.
Thank you for your understanding and patience as we continue to improve the KCTCS learning experience.
KCTCS eLearning (Blackboard) will be unavailable Friday, December 20, at 4 p.m. CDT through Sunday, December 22, 4 p.m. CDT for general maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.
If you are currently taking a course that utilizes Blackboard, be sure to download any materials or assignments you may need to continue course work during this time.
FACULTY
If you are teaching a Learn on Demand course during this time, you may need to adjust dates on assignments, tests, etc. or make other accommodations for students to successfully complete.
It is recommended that you download your gradebook before the system is taken offline for quick access (if needed). You are welcome to archive your course as well if you’d like. But please remember to delete the archive after you download as it can take up a lot of space.
Thank you for your understanding and patience as we continue to improve the KCTCS learning experience.
SKYCTC staff members (from left) Kelly Meredith,
Sherita Clark, Denna White, and Millie Wells do some
last minute wrapping of the Christmas Angel gifts.
As the holiday season nears, Southcentral Kentucky and Community Technical College faculty and staff completed their annual Christmas Angel Program Gift Drive.
Departments and organization from all campuses were able to “adopt” a child, making a difference in the lives of 17 SKYCTC student families and 41 children of our students who may not receive gifts otherwise this holiday season.
This year’s Christmas Angel Program was hosted by the Colleges Student Government Association and the SKYCTC College Campus and Community Service Committee.
On Friday, December 13, 2013, families met with committee members to pick up their Christmas packages.
Pictured above from left are: SKYCTC President, Dr. Phillip Neal, Millie Wells, Angie Harlan, and Dr. James McCaslin.
Bowling Green, Ky. (December 18, 2013)– Three Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC) employee’s received the SKYCTC Award of Excellence at a recognition ceremony, December 18, 2013.
Faculty and staff recipients were nominated by their peers in the categories of:
Outstanding Administrative Staff
Outstanding Support Staff
Outstanding Faculty
Each of the 16 Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) colleges selects outstanding staff and faculty members for the current year. These 32 recipients along with one staff member chosen from the KCTCS System Office in Versailles will be honored at the New Horizons (an annual conference for KCTCS faculty and staff) awards banquet
Each of the nominees demonstrated leadership in every aspect of their lives, including community involvement, student outreach, professional development, and support for their college.
This year's Award of Excellence recipients were:
Administrative Staff – Dr. James McCaslin
Support Staff – Millie Wells
Faculty – Angela Harlan
This year's nominees in each of the categories were:
Administrative Staff
Dr. James McCaslin Dr. Maggie Shelton
Mary Helen Hendrix
Jennifer Dietzel
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC) professor, Executive Chef Michael Riggs, Ph.D. CEC CCA FMP has been chosen as the American Culinary Federation Kentucky Chapter Chef Educator of the Year. 
