On December 7, 2012, the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) Board of Regents approved a new name for Bowling Green Technical College, effective January 1, 2013.
Over the past 73 years, Bowling Green Technical College has established a rich tradition as one of the leading educational institutions in the south central region of Kentucky. Each year, the College continues to grow in its training and educational opportunities to meet the needs of one of the fastest growing areas of the state. With six campuses in three communities serving ten counties and a regional population of approximately 284,195, BGTC draws strength in its roots as a technical college, as it reaches new heights in an expanded mission as a comprehensive community and technical college. As a result of years of change and service beyond the city limits of Bowling Green, it was necessary for the college to have a name that depicts its regional mission.
What was the Purpose of Changing the Name of the College?
- Our college serves a ten county area of the Commonwealth with campuses in Bowling Green, Glasgow, and Franklin. Our new name is regional in scope and better represents our campuses and the communities throughout our service area.
- On August 3, 2010, Bowling Green Technical College received approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate in arts and associate in science degrees, making the College a comprehensive community and technical college. This allows students transfer opportunities as well as technical degrees, diplomas and certificates for high wage/high demand careers. The addition of the word "Community" in our name expresses the opportunity students have to obtain Associate Degrees for transfer to 4-year colleges and universities.
How was the new name chosen?
- Local and regional meetings were held with: students, faculty and staff, board members, community and business leaders. legislators, alumni, and K-12 leadership. . The College received 138 suggestions referencing the south central region. Ultimately it was felt that Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College was most appropriate for the College’s mission, the region of the state and its residents and the types of education provided.
“Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College was selected as the most appropriate for the College's mission, and pays tribute to citizens across our ten-county region as an increasingly vital part of our great Commonwealth,” states College President Dr. Nathan Hodges. “This new name will reflect the institution's expanded mission as a comprehensive community college, while respecting the tradition and history of Bowling Green Technical College.”
In the coming months the College will be transitioning signage and all marketing materials to reflect its new name.