Kentucky Community and Technical College System

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Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS)
Motto: Higher Education Begins Here
Established: 1997
President: Dr. Michael B. McCall
Location: Versailles, KY, USA
Colors: Navy █ and Gold █
Website: www.kctcs.edu

Headquartered in Versailles, Kentucky, USA, the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) comprises 16 colleges with over 65 campuses and other locations open or under construction. Programs offered include associate degrees, pre-baccalaureate education to transfer to a public 4-year institution; adult education, continuing and developmental education; customized training for business and industry; and distance learning. KCTCS was founded as part of the Postsecondary Improvement Act of 1997 (House Bill 1), signed by former Kentucky Governor Paul E. Patton, to create a new institution to replace the University of Kentucky's Community College System and the Kentucky Department of Education's network of technical schools. The Kentucky Fire Commission, a separate state entity responsible for training emergency responders, also became part of KCTCS at that time.

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[edit] Mission, values, and vision

The stated mission, values, and vision of KCTCS are[1]:

[edit] Mission

To improve the quality of life and employability of the citizens of the Commonwealth by serving as the primary provider of:

  • Certificate, diploma, technical degree, associate degree, and transfer programs
  • Workforce training to meet the needs of existing and new businesses and industries
  • Remedial and continuing education
  • Short-term, customized training for business and industry
  • Adult education
  • Associated services

[edit] Values

  • Mission driven goals
  • Quality Programs and excellence in teaching
  • Student success and lifelong learning
  • Open access with responsive delivery
  • Positive culture with trust, respect, and open communication

[edit] Vision

To create a comprehensive community and technical college system recognized as the nation's best.

[edit] Member institutions

KCTCS includes the following community and technical colleges:

[edit] References

  1. ^ About KCTCS

[edit] External links

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