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Transfer Opportunities

March 14, 2014, 1:50 pm
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UK Free Admisson – next week
University of Kentucky will be offering free admission to transfer students through March 21, 2014!  Please visit the UK rep at the Job & Transfer Fair for more information.
 
SIU Free Admission – Monday, March 31
SIU-Carbondale will be on campus Monday, March 31 to meet with students and waive their application fee to SIU. 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in the Advising Center, 106 ATB
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Cajun and Italian Cooking Classes at WKCTC

March 18, 2014, 10:03 am
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New Orleans native Anita Granier is coming back to West Kentucky Community and Technical College next month to teach the art of making authentic Cajun and Italian recipes.
 
The “Simply Anita” classes will be held on April 3, April 10 and April17 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. each day in the Anderson Technical Building culinary kitchen and Bistro.  Each three-hour class involves students in hands-on cooking demonstrations and dinner will be served. The cost of each class is $45, which includes all food items. Participants can sign up for one or all three classes.
 
April 3 – Pasta from Scratch
Making homemade pasta can be surprisingly easy and this hands-on class can teach students the process. Students will learn the techniques for making basic pasta dough using a pasta machine to roll and cut fettuccini and pasta sheets for ravioli and lasagna.
 
The evening’s meal will be fettuccini with authentic tomato sauce and simple pesto sauce and herbal fettuccini with basil and parsley. In addition, students will prepare an Italian salad with prosciutto dressed with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

April 10 – Hors d’ oeuvres Whisperer
Tired of the same old cheese platter and fruit trays at dinner parties? Students will learn to shake it up with some tasty and unusual Hor d’ oeuvres. The meal will consist of three delicious seafood dips: shrimp mold, hot crawfish and Charlene’s Hot Crab.
 
Next on the menu will be Andouille Pate, smoked Cajun sausage mixed with cream cheese and hot sauce. The night ends with a zesty treat of lemon and herb chicken cheese log.
 
April 17 – Cajun Cuisine
Anita shares her Deep South heritage with the infamous dish of Cajun cuisine - gumbo. This hands-on class allows participants to make a large pot of Chicken and Andouille Gumbo. Learn how to make a basic roux, a mixture of flour and oil and added seasonings. This dish is the basis for many Louisiana dishes, particularly gumbo, but also etouffee, sauce piquant and more.
 
Students will make another favorite New Orleans delicacy - beignets. Learn to make these delectable doughnuts and taste the true flavor of Beignets served at the Café du Monde.
 
Space is limited; early registration is encouraged. Register by calling (270) 534-3335.
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WKCTC Offers LEGO Robotics Camps for Elementary and Middle School Students

March 21, 2014, 2:10 pm
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Legos and robotics will go hand-in-hand in summer camps for elementary and middle school students at West Kentucky Community and Technical College beginning in June. The camps are filling up quickly so early registration is encouraged.
 
In the Extreme LEGO Camps, first through eighth graders will use science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines in a hands-on environment to learn about problem solving with robotics, software development, programming, and mechanical calibration, and more. All camps will be held in the Emerging Technology Center from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day. The cost of each Extreme LEGO Camp is $225 per week with breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily.
 
June 3-7 (first and second grade)
Using the LEGO® Education WeDo™ Robotics Construction Set, an easy-to-use set that introduces young students to robotics, participants will build LEGO models featuring working motors and sensors. When the set is combined with the WeDo Robotics Activity Pack, students will develop their STEM skills, as well as language and literacy.
 
June 10-14 (third and fourth grade)
Students will build and explore machines and mechanisms, investigate motorized machines, calibrate and capture wind, and study gearing mechanisms with a core brick set that contains 396 LEGO® Technic elements and full-color building instruction booklets for 10 principal models and 18 main models. The Pneumatics Add-On Set will carry out a broad range of activities within design technology, science, and mathematics.
 
June 17-21 (fifth-sixth grade)
Students will make robots move, talk, and respond at their direction. Through the use of second generation Lego robotics (NXT Mindstorm) students will be challenged with numerous projects and exercises. They will use this hands-on environment to apply their creativity and programming skills to see the STEM connection in the world of robotics.
           
June 24-28 (seventh-eighth grade)
Students will learn to control LEGO EV3 robots by developing software-programming skills in a STEM environment. Activities are challenge based and students will be introduced to a new robot – RileyRover. Participants will see the “magic” of robotics.
 
At the close of camp each week there will be a “show and tell” giving campers an opportunity to share what they have learned with family and friends.
 
A full list of the summer camps is available through WKCTC’s Workforce Solutions.
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Award-Winning Photographers To Visit Paducah School of Art and Design

March 24, 2014, 8:48 am
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Award-winning Russian photographers will visit the Paducah School of Art and Design (PSAD) on March 26 as part of their month-long Paducah Arts Alliance (PAA) Artist-in-Residence Program.
 
Fresh from the Sochi Olympics, Oksana Yushko and Arthur Bondar from Moscow, Russia, will visit PSAD’ s 409 Broadway digital photo lab on Wednesday, March 26 at 12:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
 
Yushko and Bondar will talk about their work and life experiences as photographers and follow up the presentation with a question and answer session.
 
Yushko is a freelance photographer with work published in The New York Times, Mare Magazine (Germany), Guardian (UK), Russian Reporter, Esquire and Financial Times to name a few. Bondar’s work is exhibited worldwide, and he was named "Best Photographer of the Year in Ukraine" in 2013.
 
The pair is planning to create a collaborative photo documentary during their residency in Paducah featuring the river and how it affects the lives of the people who live and work near the rivers.
 
For more information about the PSAD visit, contact Liz Dodd at (270) 408-4278 or liz.dodd@kctcs.edu.
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WKCTC Science Seminar to Discuss Biodiesel Project in Africa

March 24, 2014, 8:50 am
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A free science seminar at West Kentucky Community and Technical College will discuss a unique biodiesel development project in rural or underdeveloped regions of the world on March 26.
 
Dr. Jeffrey Seay, an assistant professor of chemical and materials engineering at the University of Kentucky College of Engineering Paducah Extended Campus, will present “Development of a Sustainable Low Cost Process for Biodiesel Production in Sub-Saharan Africa” on Wednesday, March 26 beginning a 11 a.m. in Waller Hall, Room 112.  

Dr. Seay is the principal Investigator for a project designed to address the need for access to fuels for transportation and electric power to promote prosperity. This seminar will describe the design of a promising prototype for an appropriate technology based process for the sustainable, low-cost production of biodiesel and its required raw materials from locally available materials and feed stocks.

University of Kentucky Appropriate Technology and Sustainability (UKATS) Research Group members who have travelled to Cameroon in Sub-Saharan Africa will participate in a question & answer session after the presentation.

Dr. Seay joined the University of Kentucky in 2008 after a 12-year career in the chemical industry. He is the current Chair of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers Sustainable Engineering Forum and has won numerous awards in the engineering field. Seay earned a bachelor’s degree from Auburn University, a master’s degree from the University of South Alabama, and his doctorate degree from Auburn University, all in chemical engineering.
 
The WKCTC Science Seminar Series, established in 1985, is sponsored by science faculty members and was initiated to provide a forum for science-related topics not usually covered in the WKCTC curriculum. The series is open to WKCTC students, faculty and staff and community members.
 
For more information about the seminar, contact Dr. Karen Hlinka at (270) 534-3236 or karen.hlinka@kctcs.edu .
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Open Enrollment Underway at WKCTC; Financial Aid Priority Deadline Approaching

March 24, 2014, 11:15 am
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Enrollment is underway for the summer and fall semesters at West Kentucky Community and Technical College.

WKCTC offers more than 200 associate degree, diploma, and certificate options with multiple career pathways in more than 40 academic and technical programs.  Students can take day, evening, as well as online courses that are designed to accommodate students’ busy schedules. The first of three summer sessions begins May 19. Fall classes begin August 18.

Students can apply now for financial aid at fafsa.ed.gov for the spring semester. The financial aid priority deadline for summer is April 15.   The financial aid priority deadline for fall is July 15. Students applying after this date must make payment arrangements and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form at the Web site listed above.
 
Students can register for classes in the WKCTC advising center located in the Anderson Building, Room 106, or by contacting Amanda Scheidegger, WKCTC admissions advisor, at (270) 534-3110. Advisors are available to help with the registration process in the advising center from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday and from 8:00 a.m.  to 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
 
Students are encouraged to make an appointment to avoid waiting during registration. Appointments are available by calling the advising center at (270) 534-3408.
 
Students can also submit an online application at http://westkentucky.kctcs.edu/en/admissions/apply.aspx . No fee required. Students submitting an online application must still register for classes.
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WKCTC Gets Clean Interim Accreditation Report

March 25, 2014, 8:42 am
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The regional accrediting agency for colleges and universities has approved West Kentucky Community and Technical College’s Fifth-Year Interim (Reaffirmation) Report, following an in-depth review of the quality of its programs and procedures, officials announced today.

SACSCOCWKCTC's report received no referrals or follow-ups from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools' Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

“Although there are many benchmarks indicative of institutional quality in higher education, none is more important than a college’s reaffirmation of accreditation,” said Dr. Barbara Veazey, WKCTC president.

With more than 800 members, SACSCOC is the regional accreditation body for degree-granting higher education institutions in the South. Its membership includes institutions from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Latin America and other international sites approved by the Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, or doctoral degrees.

Every 10 years, the SACSCOC does a major accreditation review for member institutions. Each college and university is also required to submit a Fifth-Year Interim (Reaffirmation) Report to indicate the college’s compliance with 17 SACSCOC accreditation standards. The SACSCOC reviews the report and informs the institution if there are any issues that need correcting for continued accreditation.

Dr. Renea Akin, associate vice president of learning initiatives at WKCTC, said the college’s accreditation was reaffirmed by the SACSCOC with no recommendations or reporting requirements. With the latest report, West Kentucky repeated its perfect performance in reaffirmation when its Fifth-Year Report received no referrals or follow-ups from SACSCOC, an achievement only 25% of colleges and universities undergoing fifth-year review in 2012-13 can brag about, Dr. Akin said.

“From someone who has been involved with SACSCOC review for many years, let me say that this is the first time I have heard of two consecutive SACSCOC reviews with no recommendations or reporting requirements,” Dr. Akin said. “The results reflect the hard work of all members of the college community whose everyday activities embody the college’s commitment to a culture of excellence.” 

Offering more than 40 career and academic programs, WKCTC has been recognized for two consecutive years by The Aspen Institute as one of the top 10 community colleges in the nation for providing students with strong job training and continuing higher education opportunity, for achieving high completion and transfer rates, and for providing strong employment results for its graduates.

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Wear RED or BLUE on FRIDAY for Louisville or Kentucky!

March 25, 2014, 11:09 am
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Louisville and Kentucky are just two of the universities you can choose to transfer to from WKCTC. You can show your support for either college as they battle each other on Friday in the NCAA tournament! Wear your RED OR BLUE and root for your favorite university! You don't have to be transferring to to U of L of UK to put on your RED or BLUE.

Meet in the Allied Health Building at 11 a.m. for photo op!

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2014 Super Sunday Hall of Fame Recipient

January 16, 2014, 8:05 am
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Deadline to Apply for May Graduation - February 1

January 16, 2014, 11:08 am
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Students need to fill out a credential application in order to be considered to receive any certificate, diploma, or degree for the Spring semester.  If you have any questions, please contact your assigned academic advisor.  Your advisor is listed on your student self-service. 

Note:  An advisor signature is required for all certificates, diplomas, and degrees (unless applying for an Associate in Science or an Associate in Arts) and you will need to make an appointment and meet with your advisor prior to turning in the application.

More information:

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WKCTC February Student of the Month Selected

March 31, 2014, 9:50 am
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jacob scottWebster County native Jacob Scott has been playing basketball since he was a young boy, and basketball was one of the reasons he came to West Kentucky Community and Technical College in fall 2012. But basketball isn't the only thing that's important to Scott when it comes to his education. Making good grades, being involved in student events and organizations, and being a positive role model for his fellow students are high on his priority list as well.  These attributes are just a few of the reasons Scott was recently selected as the WKCTC Student of the Month for February.
 
"When I read my e-mail that I was awarded this prize, it was an extremely great day! No matter where I go from here in my life, I want to help others succeed and do better in life and it starts by leading by example," said Scott. "I was so honored because in receiving it, I hope I did my job at my stay at WKCTC."
 
The Student of the Month program is designed to recognize the accomplishments of students on campus.  Individuals selected must be currently enrolled at WKCTC and have maintained a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher and are nominated on the basis of exceptional performance, personal attributes, academic excellence and active participation in various student organizational activities.
 
Scott, 20, is a WKCTC sophomore working toward his Associate in Arts degree with plans to transfer to a four-year university to obtain a degree in speech pathology. Over the past two years, Scott has served in various leadership roles both on campus and in the community.  He currently serves at the treasurer and secretary of the Student Government Association and has been an essential part of the West Kentucky Stars basketball team earning a place on this year's All-Tournament team. Scott volunteers for Habitat for Humanity, participates in local read programs, and performs skits at local libraries for young children.
 
"Jacob is the epitome of why this award was created," said Dr. Belinda Dalton-Russell, WKCTC vice president of student development. "He demonstrates a strong respect for others and an acceptance of responsibility for his success and actions. He plays an integral part of shaping the world around him through character, education and academic achievement," Dalton-Russell said.
 
One quote Scott loves saying to himself is 'you never get a second first impression,' "and I hope I have left a great mark here at WKCTC."
 
Student of the Month winners receive $100, a certificate of excellence, recognition on the WKCTC Facebook page, campus announcements and Web site.  Winners are also recognized by Pepsi MidAmerica, acknowledged in the Paducah Sun, and will receive one free month's supply of their favorite Pepsi product.
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2014 Teacher of the Year

April 1, 2014, 9:06 am
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ATTENTION STUDENTS:

Nominations are now open for 2014 Teacher of the Year!

SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION NOW!

Nominations will close on Wednesday, April 9th, so submit your nomination today!

PLEASE NOTE: Nominations are open to students enrolled in classes within this academic year (Fall 2013 and/or Spring 2014 semesters).
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Important Transcript Information

April 1, 2014, 9:09 am
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As of April 1, all transcript requests will be processed within 3-5 business days (if not sooner, based upon the number of student requests). Don't forget to order your transcripts in plenty of time to meet your transfer or scholarship deadlines!

Please see the website for more information.

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Get Your Cap, Gown, and Tassel for Commencement

April 1, 2014, 9:12 am
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Beginning April 1, students can purchase cap and gown for Commencement on Saturday, May 10. Students can purchase cap and gown from Tuesday, April 1 – Wednesday, April 30 in the WKCTC Bookstore. 

The cost is $38.00 for the set (cap, gown, tassel)
Extra tassel is $6.00 

Bookstore hours 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Monday – Friday

Get more Graduation Information

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Congratulations Reading with Royalty

April 1, 2014, 9:25 am
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Reading With RoyaltyThe first WKCTC Future Educators’ Club held a Read Across America event at Kentucky Oaks Mall on March 1, 2014. Their project was titled “Reading with Royalty" brought over 250 youngsters and their parents to read with Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, and Prince Charming. The Cat in the Hat and Thing 1 and Thing 2 encouraged the children to be active readers. Children also received treats from various local restaurants bookmarks for reading. Congratulations!!!

It's now time to begin submitting your photos for April. Send your favorite photos of WKCTC events and activities to Tammy Thompson at tammy.thompson@kctcs.edu by April 30.

Pictured left to right: Caleb Burks, Michae Word, Hillary Price, Rachel Kendall, Elizabeth Price, LeAnn Thweatt, and Courtney Luciano

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Support CLC with Kroger Rewards Program

April 1, 2014, 9:28 am
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The Challenger Learning Center at Paducah is now part of the local Kroger Community Rewards program.  When you use your Kroger Plus card at any Paducah location, a portion of your purchase will be automatically credited to our account.  It’s an easy way to support us with something you already do an a regular basis- shop for groceries!  The best parts of this program are it just takes a quick sign-up process and costs you absolutely nothing.  If you do not have a Kroger Plus card, they are available at any Kroger customer service desk. Please follow the directions below.
 
TO USE THE KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM:
  • To register online go to krogercommunityrewards.com
  • Be sure to have your Kroger Plus card handy
  • Click on Sign In/Register
  • If you are a new online customer, you must click on SIGN UP TODAY in the ‘New Customer?’ box
  • Sign up for a Kroger Rewards Account by entering zip code, clicking on favorite store, entering your email address and creating a password, agreeing to the terms and conditions
  • You will then get a message to check your email inbox and click on the link within the body of the email
  • Click on My Account and use your email address and password to proceed to the next step.
  • Click on Edit Kroger Community Rewards information and input your Kroger Plus card number.
  • Update or confirm your information.
  • Enter NPO number or name of organization, select organization from list and click on confirm- the NPO number for Challenger Learning Center at Paducah is 35804
  • Members must swipe their registered Kroger Plus card or use the phone number that is related to their registered Kroger Plus card when shopping for each purchase to count.
If you have any questions, please contact Mellisa Duncan: mellisa.duncan@kctcs.edu or 270-534-3097. 

Thanks for taking the time to support the Challenger Learning Center at Paducah.
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April is National Community College Month

April 1, 2014, 9:46 am
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April is National Community College Month and West Kentucky Community and Technical College is joining with community colleges across the state and nation to celebrate. Each week on Facebook, WKCTC will be giving away prizes to those that answer trivia questions correctly. These trivia questions will be about WKCTC’s history. So get your thinking caps out and get ready to play some trivia starting Friday, April 4!

With April being National Community College Month we want to get a group photo over EVERYONE sporting their favorite WKCTC gear:

Meet in the Student Center at 11:00 a.m. on April 10, 2014 for a photo op!

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WKCTC Science Seminar to Discuss Wine Production in Western Kentucky

April 2, 2014, 12:52 pm
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A free science seminar on April 9 at West Kentucky Community and Technical College will discuss the merging of agriculture and chemistry in the production of wines in western Kentucky.
 
Tom Curtsinger, a wine producer and active member of the Kentucky Winegrowers Association, will present "A Sip of Science" on Wednesday, April 9 beginning a 11 a.m. in Waller Hall, Room 112.  The seminar is free and open to the public.
 
"While Kentucky may be best known for its bourbon, there is also a prospering wine industry across the state," said Curtsinger. The Kentucky Winegrowers Association is a network of professional and amateur winegrowers who share their knowledge and experiences, from growing the grapes to making the wines and celebrating their results with an annual wine competition.
 
Curtsinger currently grows four acres of viniferous grapes on his Fancy Farm property. His wines have won medals at both regional and international competitions. "The basis for what I see and understand about growing grapes and making wine is chemistry. I use chemistry to help me develop and polish the quality of the wines I produce, said Curtsinger. "I have gained a new understanding and appreciation for science."

In addition to his viticulture interests, Curtsinger is also a WKCTC instructor of safety and industrial maintenance. He earned a bachelor's and master's degree in agriculture, with specializations in agricultural mechanical engineering, animal science, and agricultural education from Murray State University.
 
For more information about the seminar, contact Dr. Karen Hlinka at (270) 534-3236 or karen.hlinka@kctcs.edu.
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Author Returns to Paducah to Share Son's Life Changing Story

April 3, 2014, 10:37 am
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2007 was a year that changed the lives of a Louisiana family forever.  After a routine surgery with harrowing consequences, a then four and a half year old Matthew Goodwin, began to share a spiritual revelation with his parents that inspired his mother's 2014 book A Boy Back from Heaven – a story that will be shared at West Kentucky Community and Technical College on April 16.
 
Celeste Goodwin will visit Paducah, her ancestral home, and share excerpts from her book during a free one-hour presentation in WKCTC's Matheson Library beginning at 11 a.m.
 
Goodwin will talk about how her son, Matthew, developed stenosis in the main artery to one of his kidneys leading to undiagnosed high blood pressure, a battle he almost lost. She will then share Matthew's experience of four angels escorting him to Heaven, a place Matthew said he never wanted to leave, which made him have no fear of death.
 
"Coming back to Paducah to share Matthews's story is super important to me," said Goodwin. "My grandmother was born and raised here and I have family who still live here; Paducah is home to me."  Matthew never met his maternal grandparents, but upon seeing a photo of them for the first time, he told his mother they were two of the angels that had held his hand on his heavenly journey. "I had been scared of death my whole life, but through Matthew's story, I found so much healing for myself.  We hope his story will also inspire others," Goodwin said.

During her presentation, Goodwin will also discuss how hundreds of physicians, nurses, hospital support staff and volunteers made a positive impact on Matthew's life during his many long hospital stays.  She hopes healthcare workers will understand that "everyone should leave the (hospital) room knowing that their jobs are important no matter how small or what department they are from," said Goodwin.
 
Goodwin is the Founder of the National Pediatric Blood Pressure Awareness Foundation.  She also works as a speaker and presenter for healthcare workshops and seminars across the country helping to spread awareness about the effects of high blood pressure in children, as well as a motivational speaker for faith and spirituality.
 
Following her presentation, Goodwin will answer questions from the audience and sign copies of her book.
 
For more information about the free presentation, contact Kim Russell, WKCTC English program coordinator and event coordinator, at (270) 534-3203 or kim.russell@kctcs.edu.
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WKCTC and Southern Illinois University Carbondale sign unique transfer agreements

April 4, 2014, 6:18 am
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Two new agreements between West Kentucky Community & Technical College and Southern Illinois University Carbondale will streamline pathways for WKCTC graduates to transfer into specific SIU technical degree programs, college officials announced today.

WKCTC and SIU Carbondale recently signed two articulation agreements allowing WKCTC’s Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in automotive technology and AAS degree in General /Occupational Technical Studies to transfer smoothly into specific Bachelor of Science degrees at SIU Carbondale. The agreements will also be available to all students in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS).

"SIU has had a long history of providing baccalaureate completion degrees for technical career fields, and we want to ensure that students have well-defined transfer pathways,” said SIU Chancellor Rita Cheng. “Our goal is provide unlimited opportunity for college completion through dual-degree programs in partnership with WKCTC and other colleges. These agreements validate and celebrate the choice to begin work on a bachelor's degree at SIU with an associate degree from WKCTC. Both institutions support and benefit from student success. We're pleased and honored to join with WKCTC to make this possible."

With its standard Associate in Arts (AA) and Associate in Science (AS) degrees, WKCTC provides university parallel courses that meet transfer requirements for the first two years of a bachelor’s degree, said Dr. Tena Payne, vice president of academic affairs at WKCTC. “These new agreements acknowledge expertise students receive in our technical Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree and encourage additional education for those seeking leadership or management opportunities in their field,” Payne said. “In today’s market place the workforce is in dire need of individuals with technical skills as well as the ability to lead projects and drive the entrepreneurial business environment.”
 
Upon completion of an AAS degree in Automotive Technology with 69-72 credit hours from WKCTC and another 48 credit hours in automotive, business management, and support courses at SIU, the graduate will be able to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Automotive Technology upon completion of a total of 120 credit hours.

“The addition of a bachelor’s degree will enable the student to focus in the areas of automotive business operations, automotive management, automotive technical education, and marketing and management,” Payne said. “Automotive and truck manufacturers, component manufacturers and suppliers, government agencies, insurance organizations, educational institutions, training and curriculum organizations, and service providers are seeking four-year automotive technology graduates.”

With this new agreement, WKCTC’s Associate in Applied Science degree in General/Occupational Technical Studies will transfer into the SIU’s Bachelor of Science in Technical Resource Management degree program.

Upon completion of the AAS degree with 66-76 credit hours from WKCTC and another 60 credit hours in professional communication, work center management, data analysis, quality management, and project management, the graduate will earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Technical Resource Management. Payne said the addition of this bachelor’s degree will prepare the student for career advancement into supervisory, management, and entrepreneurial roles in their technical fields.

“SIU’s technical resource management degree will allow a student to build on numerous of technical programs at WKCTC,” Payne said.  “This agreement presents a unique opportunity for students to add on to their technical credentials to earn a more advanced degree.”

Rachel Goatley, coordinator of transfer advising at WKCTC, said through the cooperative effort of SIU and WKCTC, these agreements ensure the most efficient transfer possible, keeping time and cost at a minimum, and allowing a student to earn a quality education.

“These avenues to continued education and advancement in the workforce will allow students the opportunity to master the technical skills for employment in the field they desire and to build upon those with the skill set needed for career advancement within those fields.”

For more information about transfer education at WKCTC, contact Goatley at (270) 534-3187.
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