2024 MCC Fall Commencement Program

2024

Fall Commencement MADISONVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

DECEMBER 12TH, 2024 - 5:30PM

Glema Mahr Center for the Arts

Order of Ceremony Prelude............................................................................................................................ Ms. Alice Chaney *Processional....................................................................................................."Pomp and Circumstance" Ms. Alice Chaney Moment of Reflection....................................................................................................... Dr. Jay Parrent Vice President Welcome and Introduction...................................................................................... Dr. Cynthia S. Kelley President Charge to the Graduates......................................................................................... Dr. Cynthia S. Kelley President Presentation of Candidates................................................................................................ Dr. Sidney Hill Provost Conferring of Degrees............................................................................................. Dr. Cynthia S. Kelley President *Recessional.................................................................................................................... Ms. Alice Chaney

*Please stand

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Vision & Mission Statement Madisonville Community College will be recognized nationally as an outstanding comprehensive community college, committed to student-centered learning, innovative programming, and access.

Our mission is to advance an enduring and enthusiastic commitment to student-centered learning and achievement.

In support of our mission and as a public comprehensive community college and member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, Madisonville Community College will: •

offer two-year associate degree curricula transferable to all colleges and universities in Kentucky;

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offer two-year associate of applied science, career-oriented technical degree curricula for immediate employment;

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offer diploma and certificate level programs, not intended for transfer, but designed to meet the changing needs of business and industry;

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provide flexible customized training opportunities for area employers;

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provide adult literacy services;

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provide non-credit personal enrichment programming; and

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provide arts appreciation and arts education opportunities.

The mission statement derives from an institution-wide commitment to these values: •

Shared responsibility for learning between student and teacher

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Mutual respect and open communication

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Open inquiry and data-based decision making

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Effective collaboration and teamwork

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Flexibility, adaptability and availability

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Professional behavior and personal effectiveness

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Community service and responsiveness

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Continuous improvement

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Diversity in all its dimensions

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Sustainability

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Life-long learning

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Message from the President As your journey through Madisonville Community College comes to a close, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to every one of you. We at the college are so proud of you for completing your degree, diploma, or certificate, and we know that the accomplishments of these credentials will set you on a course for a better life.

Throughout your time at MCC, you have demonstrated a commitment to excellence and a determination to succeed. You have overcome obstacles, embraced challenges, and pursued your goals with unwavering resolve. Your achievements stand as a testament to your resilience and tenacity. The friendships you have formed, the experiences you have shared, and the support you have received from faculty, staff, and fellow students have enriched your college experience in countless ways.

As you step forward into the next chapter of your lives, I want to remind you that the knowledge and skills you have acquired here will serve as a strong foundation for your future endeavors. Whether you choose to further your education, enter the workforce, or pursue other passions, know that you are well-equipped to face whatever lies ahead.

But as you celebrate this momentous occasion, I urge you to reflect not only on your accomplishments but also on the collective journey that has been shared with your family, friends, and supporters. Your village of support has been important to your success, so I ask that you acknowledge this support and always look for ways to help others with a hand up.

As you embark on this new chapter, remember the importance of giving back and paying it forward. Use your knowledge and skills to make a positive impact in your communities, inspire others to pursue their dreams, and strive for excellence in everything you do.

In closing, I want to express my profound pride in the Class of 2024. Congratulations, graduates! May your future be filled with endless opportunities and boundless success.

Cynthia S. Kelley Dr. Cynthia S. Kelley President of MCC 4 5

Candidates for Graduation Associate in Applied Science David A. Abbott Bailey Ann Alfred Mariah Austin David Ryan Barrett, Sr. *, # Mayley Blake Nicholas M. Boles Calieb Jamal Bowles Danny Brantley Addison Grace Bullock Makayla Campbell Ashton Lynn Carroll-Curl d Tyler Carver Erica Michelle Cary Emalea Chambers Jaci Christian Shamira L. Civils Christopher Classen d Emily Laine Coates hd Lacee Cornette * Brianna Rene Crick Caden Crowell H Savannah Curnel Kristen Paige Dotson Caleb Scott Dukes *, d Brianna M. Eiben Kathryn Elizabeth Eldridge Zachary S. Farris Luke Garrigan Matthew Thomas Givens hd Amanda Goff Alisha Kiyomi Granville Caleb LeVaden Gray H Madisyn Shae Gray * Jakob S. Greene Dawson Chaz Guffy Kyle Gunn # Haylee Gunther Amber Nicole Hamilton Hailey N. Hancock Tatiana Hardesty Jacob L. Harralson Bailey J. Heaton Sarah E. Hernandez Savanah Jean Adams Hewitt Haley Diane Holland *, hd

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Alexandra Huff Taylor Hunter Morgan Joe Jack d, # Kameko Jackson Kaleigh James d Lindsey Jessup * Sara D. Jessup Karen Marie Johnson Payton A. Kemp Shelby Korzenborn Braxton Danielle Nicole Langston Lynetta Maria Logan Robert W. Logan Jaylen Mackey Linda D. Maguire * Autumn Paige Marlow Garrett Dakota Martin * Colin Bryan Marvin Alivia Hope Matheny Alysia Kay Mathis *, # Destiny McCormick KaShanda McCoy Ashyia D. McFarland hd Alaina McGar hd, # Presley Lane McKinney hd Erika LaShana Mobley David William Moore hd Candice B. Morgan d Madison Morris Bridgett Nance Amanda Oglesby d Danielle Oliver d Morgan Osborne Amanda Ostrowsky Addison L. Peek d Aaron H. Pendley Tanesha Leigh DiMaggio Pennington d Cody Perry hd Deontae Rykel Peyton Kinsley Phelps Anastacia Nicole Pierce LyKala Pitts Alli Faith Pleasant d Matthew Poff Ryleigh Powell hd Kyndra M. Pressley hd

Candidates for Graduation Jasmine Price Mary Alison Pruitt Jessica Renee Raymond * Alajae Reed Emily Renfro hd Lisa Reyes Melody Grace Ross hd Rebecca Schroader Alexis Shadrick Cameron Ray Sharber Ally-Jo Morgan Shelton Spring Shields Shelbi Marie Sims Brian Matthew Smith Megan Nicole Smith hd Heather Martin Spence Jenna Rose Spurling d Brinley Briann Swift hd Wendy Allison Tala Kenlee Thomas Kennedy Thompson hd Heather Thorpe Maci Tichenor Amy J. Townsell hd Kaleb Tucker Stephen Jack Wagoner *, H Brytton Walker Darci S. Walker hd Kenslie Walters Katherine E. Watkins d Madison Weir Dustin West LaShena Devonne West Leon Anthony Wheatley hd, # Tabatha Gail Willis Draven Winebarger hd Gregory Thomas Wood d, v Breanna Nicole Young

Associate in Arts

Summer K. Adams Kailey Albright Madison Ball d Rebecca Caroline Bean hd Bryn Blackford Lauren Brooke Bozarth

Emily Brasher d Jessie Quenell Brasher hd William C. Campfield Meike Carter H Haley Clark Savannah Crick Patrisha Crowe Sophia Davis Jennifer Bodine Dempsey Brayden Durham d Dallas Edelen Ruby Vanessa Flener H Andrea Paige Fulkerson *, hd Jenna Elizabeth Gamblin Courtney M. Gilmore d Chloe Goins d Riley F. Hafley hd Amber Lynn Harris Crishana Howard Lindsey Jessup * Sara D. Jessup Myah Kae Leonard Odalys Martinez-Evangelista # Kaley M. Miller Carly Monks hd Taelyn Jade Moore # Amber M. Osborne hd Aubri Parkest hd Parker Payton Kaylee Madison Smith # Courtney Renea Stanley hd Talia Tankersley # Kenzie L. Townsend Lindy Rose Wallace # Danielle Denise Ward Issac Welborn d William Ryan Thomas West Jaylee Wilkins Abigail Wittmer hd K. Patrick Wood hd Sam Wood

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Candidates for Graduation Associate in Science

Kailey Lynn Adler David Ryan Barrett, Sr. *, # Ty'Quan Lamarr Bumphus hd Katlin Cheyenne Crick Shelby L. Cunningham Darius Davis v Kenzie LeAnne Dunn Mary Kathryn Dunville Jayden Ferguson Kullen Wayne Floyd Christa Marie Ford # Harrison F. Kizzee Kaylee Lambert Bailey Roseann Landrum * Elizabeth Larkins Kamron Maroney Aidan Patrick Martinez Anna Renae Munger Kaylan Oates Cameron Piper H Ryder Lane Ramsey hd William C. Simons McKenzie Townes Stanley Alec Steele hd Katelyn Danille Wester hd Cierra Taylor White *, hd, ^ Kamarie Wiles Abigail Wittmer hd Brianna Woodward

Diploma

Jasmine Brown Naketta Bruce Whitney Carter Kendra Dennis Caleb Scott Dukes d Lawna Ferrell Ruby Vanessa Flener H Haylea Fullmer Amanda Goff Dawson Chaz Guffy Bailey J. Heaton James Dillan Hocker Ethan Avery Jones Troy Laffoon d

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Robert W. Logan Rebekah Kay McCowan Jodi Lynell Miller Olive Nyanchongi d Anastacia Nicole Pierce Mary Elizabeth Powers Carrie Elizabeth Wells Leon Anthony Wheatley hd

Graduate Recognitions Distinction (3.40 – 3.59 GPA) – gold cord (d) Early College Academy – green, gold, and white cord (eca) High Distinction (3.60 – 3.99 GPA) – gold/royal blue cord (hd) Honor Student (4.0 GPA) – white stole with royal blue HONOR (H) HOSA-Future Health Professionals – white stole with blue emblem KNA Honors – red & blue cord MCC Honors Program (^) OADN Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society of Nursing – apricot cord Phi Beta Lambda – gold stole with blue emblem Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member - gold stole (*) TRIO Student Support Services (#) Veteran – red/white/blue cord (v)

Academic honors were calculated prior to the completion of the fall term.

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MCC President’s Cabinet Cynthia S. Kelley, PhD

Jonathan V. Parrent, EdD

PRESIDENT

VICE PRESIDENT, ADMINISTRATION

Sidney Hill, EdD

Melanie Tapp, BIS

PROVOST

DIRECTOR OF WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS

E. Ray Gillaspie, MS

Austin Tarkington, BBA

CHIEF BUSINESS AFFAIRS OFFICER

DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT

Academic Affairs Leadership Dr. Mary Werner, PhD

Natalie F. Cooper, MS

DEAN OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

CHAIR, SOCIAL SCIENCES

Chandy D. Melton, MA

Matthew S. Luckett, MS

CHAIR, HUMANITIES

CHAIR, APPLIED TECHNOLOGY

Marsha Woodall, DNP

Aseem Talukdar, PhD

ASSOCIATE DEAN OF HEALTH SCIENCES

CHAIR, MATH & SCIENCES

Colin P. Magee, MSLS

Brittney Hernandez-Stevenson, EdD

DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY SERVICES

ACADEMIC DIRECTOR, MUHLENBERG CAMPUS

Student Affairs Leadership

Casie L. Richardson, MS REGISTRAR

Patricia A. Lovett, MS DEAN OF STUDENTS

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Aimee Wilkerson, MS

DEAN OF ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT

MCC Board of Directors Robert W. Brooks

Abby Sweeney

Dr. Joe E. Ellis

Casie Richardson

VICE CHAIR

Jack N. Morris Patsy K. Oliver

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE STAFF REPRESENTATIVE

Wendy Clayton

FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE

Robert L. Ramey

Madisonville College Foundation R. Steven Cox CHAIR

David W. Jackson Justin Lewis

Don Fishman SECRETARY/TREASURER

Rhea Ashby

Steve Nance C. Allen Rudd Tom Shaver

Erin Blanford Greg Bruce

KCTCS Board of Regents

Dr. Ryan Quarles

Robert Higdon

KCTCS PRESIDENT

Tiffany Kelley-Jenkins

Barry Martin CHAIR

Candace McGraw

Keith Hamilton

Raeanne Powers

Brianna S. Whitten

Audra Shouse

VICE CHAIR SECRETARY

Russell F. Cox Christopher J. Girdler

Kathleen Kelly Rabinowitz James Lee Stevens Marty Sutherland

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Madisonville Community College Faculty Sara B. Adams, PhD Barton E. Allen, MBA Clarissa E. Allen, MA, DA Shannon E. Allen, MSN Amberly Brooke Bailey Archila, MA Kellie L. Arnold, MA Tate R. Bennett, MS Jeffrey L. Bidwell, MA Scottie M. Brooks, AS Christopher S. Brumfield, Tech Diploma Misty V. Burton, MA Amber L. Campbell, AAS Wendy D. Clayton, MSN Ava M. Cook, MSN Chester M. Cunningham, MBA Reid A. Davis, BS Sharon D. Davis, MS Timothy F. Davis, MS Andrea L. Deal, MS, MAE, MA Robert Michael Deal, MS James M. Detwiler, MFA April M. Duncan, BS Kellie Brooke Edens, DNP Ashlyn B. Eubanks, BSN Jeffrey M. Florea, MS Katrina M. Florea, MS Patricia T. Fouse, MA Jerry L. Fox, HS Sharon J. Fugate, MS Savanna C. Garrity, MPA Colin M. Gorton, BAS April M. Grace, MAE Katie L. Griffis, MA Christopher E. Hannan, MS Elizabeth K. Hawkins, MA Kelly A. Hayes, MS Brittney R. Hernandez-Stevenson, EdD Sherry D. Hewell, MEd Clarissa R. Hill, MS Jonathan D. Hogart, Tech Diploma Joey R. Jones, MS Sara Jane Jones, DNP Tina Kisselburg, MD 11 12

Dawn L. Latham, MSN Elyssa G. Lear, MS Tracie D. Lear, MSN H. Russ Lewis, MS Roger L. Lightner, MS Katie J. Lilly, MBA Tracy Littlehale, MSN Rebecca Faith Lutz, DNP Stephanie A. Lutz, MAE Jonathan L. McNeily, AAS Nadine J. Menser, PhD Michael A. Miller, BSN Judith A. Mitchell, MSN John B. Moore, AAS Jeffrey G. Morgan, Cert Aaron D. Morris, AAS Kevin R. Moser, MS, MBA Kenneth R. Parker, MS Sarah R. Peyton, MSN Mary Kim Qualls, DOT Camille E. Richmond, MLIS Jacklyn Rideout, BS Marilyn J. Rollberg, MSN Brittany D. Rutter, AAS Krista Shaw, MFA George M. Shifflett, PhD Amanda F. Skeen, MPT Ashley L. Smith, MML Steven D. Survant, BS Barbara Tucker, DBA Mariah FW Webb, MS Jennifer R. Welch, MA, MS Roy W. Wells, Jr., AAS Robin R. West, PhD

Madisonville Community College Staff Elizabeth Abbott, BA Mariah Aubuchon, BS Michael Weston Ausenbaugh, MS, MA Carole L. Baughn, HS Amy S. Blades, BS Deborah A. Bourland, BIS James H. Bowles, MS, MS Lassie J. Bowles, BS Jawana M. Brown, AAS Vicky M. Buechner, MLS Kristie D. Buskov, MS Rhonda Castleberry, AAS Dorothy R. Cates, BIS Dawn M.A. Connerly, MFA Kelly S. Cotton, AAS Brianna L. Crowley, BS MaLisa A. Cunningham, BIS Sonya L. Cunningham, MBA Jessica M. Davis, BIS James M. DeArmond, BA Sarah E. Dearth, BS A. Craig Dixon, MS Marcia L. Evans, BS Alejandra M. Frailey, BA Donald F. Frasier, Tech Diploma Shelby L. Gore, BS Ashley N. Gower, AA Grayson P. Hagerman, BA Justin G. Hallum, BA Tammy M. Hardy, MS Kimberly L. Higgs, AAS Sharon Hightower, AAS Leigh A. Hogart, HS Celena R. Howard, AA Penny D. Jessup, BGS Caleb T. Johnson, BS Kelli E. Johnson, ATS Michael L. Johnson, MBA Kimberly L. Jones, BS Stephanie R. Lail, AA Myah K. Leonard, HS Ashley K. Love, BA Rose Mary Buchanan Lovell, MAT

Meadow A. Majors, AAS Abigail L. McGregor-Mullen, MPA Karen L. Miller, MS Holly R. Minton, AAS, AA Cody T. Moore, AAS Vicki D. Morris, MS Shauna M. Parker, HS John W. Perdue, BS Temesia D. Perdue, MS Cody M. Perry, MS Tonya Phelps, MA Karlyn R. Prowell, BA, BS Janet L. Railey, BS Eric W. Ramsey, BS Bethany A.M. Ryan, BIS Rachel Sanchez, BS Cynthia J. Sasser, BIS Paula J. Seabrooke, MEd Tina B. Seibert, BS Thomas D. Shelledy, HS Audrey E. Short, AA Derrick Slaton, HS LaDrenna M. Slaton, AA Todd A. Smith, HS Kristal P. Stanley, BS Timothy S. Stutler, BS Melanie A. Tapp, BIS Lindsay D. Thomas, AAS Sherri D. Todd, MS Ashley Q. Vincent Poore, MA Courtney M. Walker, HS Mary L. Warren, MS Mark A. Weil, HS Melinda J. Weil, HS Tamara R. Whitaker, AAS Megan Wickham, AS

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Academic Regalia The origins of academic dress date from the 12th and 13th centuries when universities were taking form. Long gowns were worn and may have been necessary for warmth in unheated buildings.

Caps Academic processional participants with bachelor’s and master’s degrees wear the regulation cap with the tassel appropriate to the school or division from which they graduated. Participants who have attained doctoral degrees are privileged to wear gold tassels.

Hoods All hoods are lined in silk, in colors signifying the institution granting the degree. The bachelor’s hood is rather short with narrow velvet edging of the appropriate color or colors of the institution. The master’s hood is considerably longer, has wider velvet edging and exposes more of the lining. The outside velvet color designates the degree which the person has been awarded. The doctoral hood is easily recognized by the width of the velvet edging, the wide panels at either side, the greater length, and the full exposure of the lining. Often institutions of higher education have honored certain deserving persons with honorary doctoral degrees. The colors for honorary doctoral degrees are purple for laws, white for arts/letters/humanities, and gold-yellow for science. The authorized hood colors are as follows: Agriculture - Maize Commerce, Accounting, Business - Drab Communications & Journalism - Crimson Criminology - Golden yellow Economics - Copper Education & Counseling - Light blue English, Humanities, History - White Engineering - Orange Fine Arts - Brown Library Science - Lemon yellow Music - Pink Nursing - Apricot Philosophy- Dark blue Physical Education - Sage green Public Administration - Peacock blue Public Health - Salmon pink Psychology - Gold Science, Mathematics, Physics - Golden yellow Social Work - Citron Sociology - White Theology - Scarlet Veterinary - Gray 13 14

Academic Regalia Gowns

The gown for the bachelor’s degree has pointed sleeves. It is designed to be worn closed.

The gown for the master’s degree has oblong sleeves, opened at the wrist. The sleeve base hangs down in the traditional manner. The rear part of its oblong shape is square cut and the front part has an arc cut away. The gown is designed and supplied with fasteners so that it may be worn open or closed. The gown for the doctoral degree has bell-shaped sleeves on which are three velvet bars (usually black, but sometimes other colors, depending on the degree). Many colleges and universities have distinctive regalia for the doctoral degree, thus adding color to the processional.

Mace The tradition of the mace can be dated to Medieval kings, whose bodyguards used a mace as an element of royal protection. It came to symbolize strength and authority.

Gradually, colleges adopted the use of a mace to show the right of academic institutions to grant degrees to their graduates. During the modern commencement ceremony, the mace serves as a symbolic weapon to protect and proclaim the ideals of harmony, truth, justice, and higher learning.

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