MCTC Annual Report 2023-2024

& COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS

2023-2024

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS YEARS OF SERVICE AWARDS & FACULTY PROMOTIONS

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STUDENT STORIES

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FY 2024 DONORS

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

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TRADE WARS 2024

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COLLEGE SPOTLIGHTS

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COLLEGE GOALS, BOARDS, & MISSION

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

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SERVICE AREA & ENROLLMENT STATS

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STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATES

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PROGRAMS

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GRADUATION

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MCTC NEWS

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GOALS OF THE COLLEGE

OUR MISSION

Provide arts and science courses and associate degrees for transfer to baccalaureate institutions.

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Maysville Community and Technical College (MCTC) challenges learners to accomplish their educational, career, and personal development goals.

Offer technical degrees, diplomas, certificates, and courses for employment and career advancement.

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OUR VISION

Provide transitional and adult education offerings.

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Deliver workforce training and services to support individual, community, and economic development.

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Provide academic and student support to enhance student learning.

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Maysville Community and Technical College inspires lifelong learning and transforms our region through excellent education.

OUR VALUES Maysville Community and Technical College values achievement, collaboration and integrity.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

FOUNDATION BOARD

Lisa McCane, Chair

John H. Sims, Jr., Chair

Annette Walters, Vice-Chair

Warren Markwell Treasurer

Brian Biddle

Cara W. Clarke Executive Director

Rebecca Cartmell Maggie Denham

Laura L. McCullough MCTC President

Amy Miller Jason Slone

Michael L. Lewis

Millicent Harding-Thomas, Staff Representative

Richard P. Fuller

Tara Thornberry, Faculty Representative

Robert Helton

Kinley Moran, Student Representative

Lisa McCane

Annette Walters

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and business.

MCTC continues to focus on improving student persistence and employment outcomes. The two-year persistence rate increased slightly to 64.5%, and almost 70% of our nonreturning credential earners found employment or enrolled at a four-year institution within the following year.

Strategic Action Plan Updates: Enrollment figures remain strong, with a target of 4,498 for-credit students for the upcoming year. Employee retention has remained steady at 89%, and alternative revenue through grants and donations amounted to $1,620,998 in FY 2024. The college continues to prioritize student success, focusing on academic outcomes and post-graduation employment in Kentucky’s targeted industries.

In conclusion, MCTC remains committed to fostering student achievement, collaboration with regional businesses, and providing quality educational opportunities for our community. We are proud of our accomplishments and look forward to another year of growth and success.

DR. LAURA MCCULLOUGH

Sincerely, Laura L. McCullough, Ed.D.

I am pleased to present a summary of Maysville Community and Technical College’s Annual Report, highlighting key achievements, programs, and developments over the past year.

President / CEO Maysville Community and Technical College

MCTC continues to fulfill its mission by challenging students to reach their educational, career, and personal development goals. We inspire lifelong learning, transforming the region through excellence in education.

Our core values of achievement, collaboration, and integrity are the foundation of all our efforts.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM

Academic Programs: The college offers a wide array of programs across multiple fields, including Arts & Humanities, Business, Advanced Technologies, and Healthcare & Sciences.

Barbara Campbell

Vice President of Business & Administrative Services

Workforce Solutions: Our Workforce Solutions department continues to make a significant impact, enrolling students in for-credit and non-credit classes and serving local companies with customized training. These efforts have generated $121,879 in revenue through non-credit classes, with successful training provided in areas like CDL, welding, industrial refrigeration, and leadership. Additionally, community education programs like Kids College, Women in Manufacturing, and Adult Agricultural Classes serve individuals in our communities from all walks of life.

Dr. Dana Calland Vice President of Academic Services

Jessica Kern

Student Success: The college has made significant strides in student success this year, awarding 2,569 credentials, 2,046 of which were awarded in key industries, including

Vice President of Enrollment and Student Services

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MCTC SERVICE AREA

BROWN ADAMS

BRACKEN MASON

LEWIS

ROBERTSON

HARRISON

FLEMING

MAYSVILLE CAMPUS

NICHOLAS

BOURBON

ROWAN

LICKING VALLEY CAMPUS

BATH

MONTGOMERY

MENIFEE

MORGAN

POWELL

MONTGOMERY CAMPUS

ROWAN CAMPUS

WOLFE

ENROLLMENT STATS *DATA FROM FALL 2023

FULL TIME STUDENTS 28%

High school students in dual-enrollment/ dual credit courses: 2028 40% Male 59% Female

Total enrolled for Fall 2023: 4297

1% Unknown

PART TIME STUDENTS 72%

Enrolled in on-line courses: 3040

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STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATES STUDENT SUCCESS

Enrollment of MCTC for-credit students (Target is 4,498 for 2024-2025) 2019-2020

2020-2021

2021-2022

2022-2023

2023-2024

4,828

4,161

4,317

4,868

5,210

Definition: Unduplicated total enrollment headcount (for credit) in most recently completed academic year (summer, fall, spring).

Two-year persistence rate of MCTC students (Target is 65.1% for 2024-2025) 2019-2020 (Fall 2017 Cohort)

2020-2021 (Fall 2018 Cohort)

2021-2022 (Fall 2019 Cohort)

2022-2023 (Fall 2020 Cohort)

2023-2024 (Fall 2021 Cohort)

63.4%

62.6%

63.6%

62.9%

64.5%

Definition: Unduplicated percentage of students entering in the fall semester who earn a credential at the initial institution by the end of the following academic year, transfer by the end of the following academic year, or are still enrolled at the initial institution at any time during the following academic year.

EMPLOYMENT SUCCESS

Credentials earned by MCTC students in targeted industry sectors (Target is 2,103 for 2024-2025) 2019-2020

2020-2021

2021-2022

2022-2023

2023-2024

1,688

2,069

2,308

1,807

2,046

Definition: Credentials awarded in academic programs aligned with the Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board’s Targeted Industry Sectors (Healthcare; Manufacturing; Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics; Information Technology, Business, and Finance; and Construction).

Post MCTC outcomes of MCTC students (Target is 73.8% for 2024-2025) 2019-2020

2020-2021

2021-2022

2022-2023

2023-2024

73.1%

72.3%

70.7%

65.6%

69.9%

Definition: Percentage of non-returning credential earners (degree, diploma, certificate) in one academic year that enroll at a four-year institution or are employed in Kentucky and earn a wage greater than or equal to the federal poverty level in the following academic year.

ORGANIZATION SUCCESS

Employee retention of MCTC employees (Target is 89.5 for 2024-2025) 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023

2023-2024

92.0%

89.0%

89.6%

86.3%

88.8%

Definition: The retention rate of regular KCTCS employees during the academic year. Calculated by dividing the total number of departing employees (excluding those with an eliminated position) by the average number of employees, then subtracting from 100.

Alternative revenue for MCTC (No target assigned for 2024-2025) 2019-2020

2020-2021

2021-2022

2022-2023

2023-2024

$2,173,836

$1,897,180

$1,794,393

$2,427,851

$1,620,998

Definition: Annual dollar amount of financial contributions from gifts to colleges and recognized foundations combined with competitive grant revenue. *Note grant revenue reflects receivables and not necessarily the entire award amount as this may cross fiscal years. This excludes items such as Student Financial Aid, TRAINS, KY Coal Academy, Department of Insurance, Board of Cosmetology, Board of Auctioneers, STARS Quality Childcare, Perkins, Ready to Work, Veterans Support, KBEMS, Fire Commission, and most of the COVID Stimulus funds.

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*Transfer options available. Earn your associate degree with MCTC for less before transferring to a university to complete your bachelor’s degree.

WORK READY KY ELIGIBLE PROGRAMS

ROW - Rowan

Onl ine

MAY - Maysville

MA Y MO N ROW

MON - Montgomery

LVC

PROGRAM OFFERINGS

LVC - Licking Valley

ARTS & HUMANITIES Associate in Arts*

✓

✓

Criminal Justice

✓ ✓

✓

✓

✓

Education

✓

Human Services

✓

BUSINESS Administrative Office Technology

✓

Business Administration

✓

Computer & Information Technology

✓

Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Ed.

✓

Medical Information Technology

✓

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES Air Conditioning Technology

✓

✓ ✓

Automotive Technology

✓

Aviation Maintenance Technology

✓

Commercial Driver’s License

✓

Computerized Manufacturing & Machining Technology

✓

Construction Technology

✓

Diesel Technology

✓

General Occupational Technical Studies

✓

To qualify students must: • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident • Be a resident of Kentucky • Have a high school diploma or GED • Not already possess an associate or higher degree

✓

✓ ✓

Lineworker

✓

Electrical Technology

✓

Industrial Maintenance Technology

Qualified students can earn a degree TUITION FREE in highdemand career fields.

✓

Welding Technology

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

Associate in Science*

✓

✓

✓ ✓

Emergency Medical Services

✓

✓

✓ ✓

Health Science Technology

✓

✓

✓ ✓

Medicaid Nurse Aide

✓

✓

✓ ✓

Medical Assisting

✓

✓

Medical Laboratory Technician

✓

Nursing: PN

✓

HEALTHCARE & SCIENCES

✓

Nursing: RN

✓

✓

✓

Phlebotomy

✓

✓

✓ ✓

Physical Therapist Assistant Respiratory Care

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✓ ✓

✓

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488 Graduates

2024 PRESIDENT’S AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

2,569 Credentials Awarded

LICKING VALLEY CAMPUS Trevor Pfeifer

381 Associates Degrees Conferred

MAYSVILLE CAMPUS Alexandra Martin

107 Diplomas Awarded

MONTGOMERY CAMPUS Christian Garner

2,081 Certificates Earned

ROWAN CAMPUS Amber Johnson

In FY 2024, MCTC produced 2,046 credentials in targeted industry sectors as follows: • Advanced manufacturing: 612 • Business and Information Technology: 428 • Construction: 384 • Healthcare: 436 • Transportation and Logistics: 222

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NEWS

COLLEGE TO CAREER SHOWCASE The College to Career Showcase held just before the fall 2023 semester concluded was part of the partnership between MCTC and St. Claire HealthCare (SCH) (now UK St. Claire).

The College to Career Showcase was open to MCTC students, SCH employees, community members, and high school students. It allowed those in attendance to meet with various MCTC and SCH departments to discuss career and education opportunities.

While MCTC’s healthcare programs were well represented at the event, guests could also mingle with faculty from MCTC programs such as culinary arts, computer information technology, construction technology, air conditioning technology, and more.

Tours of St. Claire Regional Medical Center were provided

by SCH staff, allowing attendees to see what it would be like to be a part of the team at SCH.

KCTCS PRESIDENT VISITS MCTC FOR “FOCUS ON THE FUTURE” TOUR

“MCTC fills a mission that is critically important, not only to St. Claire, not only to healthcare, but to the region as a whole,” said Donald H. Lloyd II, President/CEO of SCH.

Kentucky Community and Technical College System President Ryan Quarles visited MCTC’s Rowan Campus as part of his statewide “Focus on the Future” Tour. He participated in a tour of campus and an open forum with MCTC leadership, faculty and staff, and local community leaders.

“KCTCS is a jobs juggernaut and the commonwealth’s premier workforce solution for the entire business community,” Quarles said. “Today drove those points home. We also identified emerging opportunities to advance important partnerships, innovations and solutions for workforce and economic development across Kentucky.”

According to an independent study conducted by Lightcast, a well-respected labor market analytics firm, KCTCS added $3.9 billion in annual income to Kentucky’s economy during fiscal year 2022-2023, equal to 1.6% of the Bluegrass State’s gross product.

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AMT PROGRAM RECEIVES FAA APPROVAL The Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program at MCTC took flight after the college received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in August, 2023 for the program’s airframe curriculum.

“We are looking forward to providing airports in our region and beyond with highly qualified and skilled employees who are prepared to serve this industry,” said Perry Sloan, program coordinator.

Sloan, a Morehead native, is a licensed commercial aircraft pilot with a flight instructor rating. He also carries inspector authorization credentials from the FAA, which allows him to inspect and approve annual and progressive aircraft maintenance and repairs to ensure they meet air safety standards and regulations.

Under Sloan’s instruction, students will gain expertise in the inspection, repair, service, and overhaul of aircraft and engines.

The program was made possible in part due to a $330,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Classes take place at the Fleming-Mason Airport, and the first cohort of students began coursework on August 14, 2023.

Students enrolled in the AMT program are eligible for the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship, which will pay the program’s tuition in its entirety.

In celebration of Manufacturing Month last month, Maysville Community & Technical College’s (MCTC) Workforce Solutions office held the first annual Women in Manufacturing event.

The events were held at the Maysville and Rowan campuses and had nearly 150 total eighth graders and high school students in attendance.

Participating districts included Rowan County, Mason County, Lewis County, Augusta Independent Schools, Robertson County, Bracken County, and Nicholas County.

During the event, students heard about manufacturing through the years by incorporating Rosie the Riveter and panel discussions with current industry females.

Sponsors included International Paper, Carmeuse, G&J Pepsi, CraftForce, Nestle Purina, Enviroflight, Stober Drives, and Superior Huntingdon Composites.

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WOMEN IN MANUFACTURING

246

Workforce Solutions enrolled students in for a total of credit hours.

107.4

34 classes

Some of the classes included were: CDL, Lineman Topics & Lab, Welding Special Topics & Practicum, HVAC Special Problems, Herbaceous Plant Production, Industrial Refrigeration, Society of Human Resources Management Topic, Workforce Essential Skills, CPR for Healthcare Professionals, EMT, Cardiovascular Emergencies, Cardiac & Trauma Lab, EMT Clinical Experience, Traumatic Emergencies, EMS Operations, Medicaid Nurse Aide, OSHA Health & Environmental Safety.

Top Enrollment Classes: Career Craze - 30 CDL - 32 Drone Certification Prep - 68 Excel I, II, & II - 139 Farm & Family Night - 369

Kids College - 216 Lineman Technician- 33 OSHA 10 Certification- 110 Women in Manufacturing - 155

30 companies served with non-credit classes: Adecco Aisan Industry Kentucky Appalachian Challenge Academy Buffalo Trace Area Development District Bullard Carmeuse Lime & Stone Central Motor Wheel of America City of Maysville Comprehend, Inc. Commercial Specialty Truck Holdings, LLC Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Dept. of Corrections East Kentucky Power Cooperative Enova Premier Enviroflight

Fleming County Road Dept.

Fredrick & May Lumber Co. Hospice of Hope Meadowview Regional Medical Center Mt. Sterling Police Dept.

Nestle Primary Plus SRG Global Stober Drives Harrison Memorial Hospital Arch Care Consultants Superior Huntingdon Composites Shelby Electric Power Cooperative Owen Electric Cooperative Kibler Lumber

$121,879 generated in non-credit classes.

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$126,939

746 students enrolled in the

total TRAINS funding invested to companies.

following non-credit classes:

Accounting Fundamental Adult Peer Support Specialist Anxiety Disorders: An Integrative Approach Commercial Driver’s License Training and Endorsements Computer Skills for the Workplace Drone/ Remote FAA Certification Prep Electrical Continuing Education Electrical Principles Excel I, II, & III First Aid, CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens Flagger Forklift Leadership: Effective Organization Minority Business Seminar OSHA-10 PowerPoint Project Management Solidworks I & II Welding

10 companies supported with TRAINS projects and 255 employees trained:

CMWA Aisan Industry Kentucky Bullard Nestle SRG Global Stober Drives Arch Care Consultants Harrison Memorial Hospital Commercial Specialty Truck Holding, LLC Meadowview Regional Medical Center

$17,928 generated in community education.

Workforce supports Community Education throughout the MCTC service region by providing community interest classes, awareness classes and events, and ag/horticulturebased classes.

994 people served through community classes and events: Kids College Career Craze Women in Manufacturing Numerous Adult Ag Classes (147 enrollments)

ACT Prep Intro to Non-Profit Management Beginning Sign Language Photography

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Presented in at Fall In-Service 2023

FACULTY PROMOTION ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Garon Overley Jacquelyn Tumlin Jennifer Garner Kyle Franz Matthew Watkins

PROFESSOR

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Channing Richardson Missy Bishop Rena Zanakis

YEARS OF SERVICE AWARDS

TENURE ONLY Jennifer Adler

Carla Redden Elena May John Scott Miller

5 YEARS

Channing Richardson Marlene Lykins Hannah Thornton Liz Dement Tyler Newsome Amanda Conley Emma Lawson Kelly Barnett Preston Netherly Mary Morris, Jerry Morrison Terry Wallace

10 YEARS

Kathy Linville Tracie Stamper Adam Hawkins Chris Morris Michelle Thoroughman Lennie Kinney Natasha Maddox Teresa Duncan Jennifer Ouderkirk Natalee Brown

ADDITIONAL AWARDS KCTCS INNOVATIVE EDUCATOR Trevor Applegate

FACULTY INSTITUTE OF TEACHING (FIT)

Participants: Brandi Chapman, Daphne Hilterbrand, Alex Watt, Matthew Watkins Coaches: Missy Bishop, Tammy Burns

KCTCS LEADER ENRICHMENT AND DEVELOPMENT (LEAD) ACADEMY Dr. Dana Calland, Amanda Conley Deri Pryor, Emma Lawson

KOOL ACADEMY

KA2022 cohort: Trevor Applegate, Brandi Chapman, Jennifer Adler, Carla Redden KA2023 cohort: Missy Bishop

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15 YEARS Lauren Gillis Jack Ginn

20 YEARS

Shannon Irish Vicky Oney Deanna Butler Carla Redden Debbie Gill

25 YEARS

Martha Muenks Pamela Stafford Lisa Back

30 YEARS Terry Pasley

40 YEARS

Barb Campbell

STUDENT STORIES

ALUMNUS THRIVES IN DIESEL MECHANICS When choosing a college to attend, Blake Copher was looking for two things: he wanted to learn about diesel mechanics and didn’t want to go into debt to do it.

He found exactly what he was looking for by enrolling in the Diesel Technology program at MCTC. Diesel Technology is one of MCTC’s Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship programs, which allows eligible students to complete the program tuition-free.

“I had heard great things about the different scholarships and grants offered [at MCTC],” Copher said. “When I graduated, I owed $0.”

After Copher graduated he found employment with Kentucky Machinery Cooperation in Richmond.

“My time at MCTC most definitely prepared me for my current career,” he says. “Each day, as I work on heavyduty construction equipment, I use various skills I was taught by my instructor, Mr. Preston Netherly. Once I began classes, I enjoyed the medium and heavy-duty truck and equipment classes the most and that is what I am pursuing my career in.”

FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO VET SCHOOL

Graduates of the Diesel Technology program often find employment in new truck dealerships, fleets, municipalities, independent repair facilities, specialty shops, and agricultural repair shops.

Copher said the classes in the program were hands-on and gave him the skills he needed to become a successful diesel mechanic.

During MCTC student Delaney Bradford’s high school career at Augusta Independent, she took the opportunity to enroll in dual credit classes through MCTC, a choice available to many high school students in the region.

Dual credit courses allow students to earn college credit by taking one or more college-level courses while they are still in high school. Students can earn both high school and college credit for each dual credit course they take.

Upon graduating high school, Bradford enrolled full-time at MCTC and graduated in the spring of 2024.

Bradford said being enrolled as an MCTC student in high school allowed for a seamless transition to college, and added that MCTC’s affordability, academic excellence, and proximity to home made it the ideal choice for her.

Bradford transferred to Morehead State University, where she will begin her studies to become a vet. She says once she earns her degree in veterinary medicine, she plans to return to her hometown.

“One thing that I’m certain of is that I would like to give back to my community through my career,” she said.

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MCTC FOUNDATION DONORS FISCAL YEAR 2024

REFLECTS GIFTS FROM JULY 1, 2023-JUNE 30, 2024

Total investment by individuals and organizations: $564,890 3M Company Aaron McCullough Alexander C. Stewart Alexandra Watt Alisha M. Plummer Alson Cole Alson Cole III Amanda K. Conley Amanda S. Ashcraft Amanda Smith Andrea Gwyn Gallenstein Angela F. Jackson Angie K. Potter Annette Walters Anonymous Bank of Maysville Barbara J. Campbell Belinda A. Breslin Ben P. Breslin Berz W. Wagner Beverly G. Frazier Blue Grass Community Foundation Bracken County Farm Bureau Brandi J. Chapman 2014 Brell & Son Funeral Home Brenda Moore Brett T. Smith Brian L. Biddle Brian Leedy Brianna C. Whitten Brigitte S. McCleese Burnette Family Charitable Fnd Cara W. Clarke Cara W.Clarke Carla S. Redden Carmeuse Lime & Stone Carole W. Stacy Carolyn S. Baker Carrie L. Taylor Charles A. Calvert Chris O’Hearn Christopher M. Sears Christy R. Kissick Clarke and Caudill Clifton R. Scott Coletta B. Hamilton Community Trust Bank, Inc. Concord Tank Corporation Courtney Myers Craftforce Dale Helphinstine Dana J. Calland Dana R. Waits David N. Wallingford David W. Hatton

Deanna J. Butler Debbie K. Gill Deborah J. Sauer Deborah Nolder Debra C. Poe Deri R. Pryor Donald R. Wilson Douglas A. Hendrickson Edward Jones Enviroflight, LLC Evan Bothman Farm Credit Services Fazoli’s of Maysville First Federal Savings & Loan Fleming-Mason Energy Co-Op Forrest A. Keating G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. Gerald L. Dixon Glenda A. Qualls Go To Solutions LLC Gordon L. Jones Harlan T. Power Harrison Memorial Hospital Henry’s Recycling Hinton Mills/FCFS International Paper J. Charles Clarke J. T. Williams Jacquelyn M. Tumlin James E. Jefferson James J. Traxel James Johnson James L. Clarke Jason E. Cook Jason R. Dominy Jason W. Butler Jennifer E. Adler Jennifer F. Vice Jennifer L. Garner Jerry W. Napier Jessica M. Kern John A. Jackson John H. Sims John M. Walton John R. Denham John R. Klee John S. Miller John W. Caudill John Walker Joshua Jackson Joyce C. Baker Joyce Weigott JSB Industrial Solutions Inc Judith Gallagher Julian B. Cable

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Julian-Carver Family Foundation, Inc. Kachler Real Estate Services, LLC. Katherine M. Zweigart Kavin Cartmell Kay Cook Keith R. Kappes Kelly A. Barnett Kelly Clarke Kimberly N. Payne Kristin Dalessio Laura McCullough Laurel Oaks Golf Course Lauren D. Gillis Lauren Wardell Laurie Watt Lenora G. Kinney Lewis County Farm Bureau Lewis County Primary Care, Inc Lincoln H. Caudill Link-Belt Cranes Lisa Collins Lisa McCane Local 502 Plumbers, Pipefitters & HVAC Techs Lois M. Routt Loyal Order Of Moose #1124 Luanne K. Mattingly Lynne E. Lindsay Macenzie C. Gilbert Margaret B. Price Mark Heminger Marlene Lykins Marsha F. Goldwasser Martha J. Muenks Mary F. Breeze Maysville Community Lighthouse Church-Women’s Ministry Maysville Lions Club Maysville Younger Women’s Club Meadowview Regional Medical Center Megan O. Smedley Melanie J. Morris Melanie P. Thornsbury Melinda F. Walker Melissa A. Bishop Melissa Dyer Melissa F. Stitt Michael L. Lewis Michael R. Duffy Miller Electrical Mfg. LLC Millie Harp Mitsubishi Electric Automotive N.O. Kimbler Memorial Fund, Inc. Nancy S. Weigel Naomi Martin

National Board for Respiratory Care Network for Good Norbert A. Gallenstein Pamela G. Stafford Pamela S. Stewart Patrick K. Breslin Paula Lewis Peoples Bank of Kentucky, Inc. Perry G. Sloan 2008 Phillip Grayson Plumbers & Steam Fitters Local Precision, Inc Rachel McGlone Randall Dennison Ray E. Campbell Rebecca S. Lightner Republican Christian Church Richard A. Blake Richard P. Fuller Ricky L. Douglas RIP’s Farm Center, Inc. Rita E. Garrett Robert A. Clarke Robert K. Weigott Robert Moran Robert W. Tribby Rosa Weber Ross E. Smith Russell G. Curtis Ruth Cole Saint Joseph Health (CommonSpirit Health) Sandy S. Power Scripps Foundation Security Bank & Trust Company Shannon C. Irish Sharon E. Staviski Shelby L. Osborne Insurance Sherry L. Stacy Shirley R. Youngman Shorty Cole Sondra S. Johnson St. Claire Medical Center Stephen M. Vacik Sterling Health Care Solutions Steven R. Osborne Stober Drives, Inc. Summit Polymers Tammy R. Fite The R. C. Durr Foundation Thomas Memorial Scholarship Fund Thomas R. Clarke Thoroughbred Express Auto Wash, LLC Tina S. Curtis Trace Creek Construction, Inc. Tracie Stamper Trevor H. Applegate Tyler S. McHugh Valerie S. Mullins Victor & Edna Caproni Scholarship Fund Virginia W. Butler Walmart Warren D. Markwell Wayne D. Poe William S. Haviland

$55k raised for MCTC

during inaugural KCTCS Giving Day on April 25, 2024

$2,929,955

RECEIVED IN GRANTS 1. Innovative Technical Avenues to Career Success, a Title III Strengthening Institutions Project funded through the US Department of Education.

Total Award: $2,249,826.00 2. Dual Credit Bridge Program funded through the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE).

Total Award: $3,000 3. Aviation Workforce Empowerment Program (AWEP) funded through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Total Award: $500,000 4. MCTC, Harrison County ATC, and 3M have partnered to integrate an Introduction to Mechatronics Industry Certification outcome for the 3M MAP program at the ATC. Total Award: $171,244.00 5. Food for Thought-MCTC Maysville Campus Food Bank Total Award: $500 6. NC3 Train the Trainer Certification funded through 3M Gives.

Total Award: $5,385

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In April 2024, 600 AREA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS and nearly 40 INDUSTRY AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS attended MCTC Trade Wars 2024. Students from 20 HIGH SCHOOLS participated in 15 COMPETITIONS, DESIGNED AND IMPLEMENTED BY MCTC PROGRAM FACULTY. WINNING SCHOOLS FROM EACH COMPETITION AREA: Rowan County Senior High School: Medical Assisting, Health Science Technology, HVAC, and Nursing Morgan County ATC: Welding – Pipe #3 and Tee Joint #1 Carter County Career Tech: Welding – Mig Team #2 and Physical Therapist Assistant Madison County: Industrial Maintenance and Computerized Manufacturing and Machining Elliott County High School: Electrical Technology East Carter High School: Respiratory Care Montgomery County ATC/Menifee County ATC: Automotive Technology Ignite South: Diesel Technology West Carter High School: CDL

THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 SPONORS WHO MADE THIS EVENT POSSIBLE:

Platinum/Title Sponsor: UK St. Claire HealthCare.

Silver Level Sponsors: Community Trust Bank, Concord Tank, Link-Belt, Local 503 Plumbers, Pipe Fitters & HVAC Techs, Miller Electric, Sterling Health Solutions.

Bronze Level Sponsors: CHI St. Joseph Health, Mitsubishi Electric Automotive, Summit Polymers, UA Local 248.

Prize Sponsors: Air Integrity, Ag Pro - John Deere, Dewalt, Fastenal Co., NAPA Auto Parts.

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ADDITIONAL 2023-2024 SPOTLIGHTS STRATEGIC PLAN 2022-2026

Maysville Community and Technical College (MCTC) LVC-Licking Valley Campus MYC-Maysville Campus MC-Montgomery Campus RC-Rowan Campus

I. INCREASE LEARNER SUCCESS

• In May 2024, the Medical Laboratory Technician program was notified of an award of five years of continuing National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) accreditation through April 30, 2028. Medical laboratories preferentially seek graduates of NAACLS programs to assure quality, value, innovation and safety for healthcare consumers.

Michelle Thoroughman Program Coordinator

• Two MCTC campuses were recognized for their exemplary Practical Nursing (PN) programs. The RC and MYC were both recognized in the most recent list of the top ten “Best LPN Programs in Kentucky” by PracticalNursing.org. The study ranks the top ten programs in Kentucky using current and historical National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) pass rates as the primary means to measure student support toward licensure and beyond.

Ginger Clarke Program Coordinator

The NCLEX is a nationwide standardized examination used by state regulatory boards to determine if recent graduates are prepared to become licensed as an entry-level nurse.

The RC PN program was ranked #1 in the study and the MYC PN program was ranked #6.

• When Mason County Schools could no longer participate in a program in Lexington that catered to regional youth of color, LaTressa Graham, school employee, took action.

Created in Spring 2023, the Black and Hispanics Scholars Program was formed to support Mason County teens of color pursue higher education and career goals.

Millicent Harding-Thomas, the Director of Cultural Diversity at MCTC, recognized the program’s potential impact on these students’ futures and sought MCTC’s involvement.

“The Black and Hispanic Scholars Program has provided underrepresented minority students with opportunities to learn

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about college admissions, programs, minority scholarships, and building relationships with our college employees. Our MCTC employees have a passion for educating our youth and giving back to the community,” said Harding-Thomas. “Providing our underrepresented students with exposure to real-life experiences prepares them for success.” To support the students, Harding-Thomas assembled a team of faculty and staff from various career clusters at MCTC to conduct workshops and informational sessions.

• MCTC students, Christian Garner and Alexandra Martin, were named to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) All-Academic Team for the 2023-24 academic year. Thirty-two students, two from each of the 16 colleges, were selected by KCTCS for this prestigious recognition. Students were chosen based on a rigorous process that focuses on academic performance and community service.

Christian Garner, from Jeffersonville, is an Associate Degree Nursing student at the MC. During her time at MCTC, she was also a peer tutor and a member of the on-campus organization God’s Truth Seekers Bible Club. After graduation, Garner will begin her nursing career at Bourbon Community Hospital.

Alexandra Martin, from Maysville, is a Business Administration student at the MYC. During her time at MCTC, she was elected to serve on the KCTCS Board of Regents, as well serve on MCTC’s Board of Appeals and InState Residence Review Team. After graduation, Martin will continue her education at the University of Kentucky with plans to earn a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

• MCTC students Christian Garner, Amber Johnson, Alexandra Martin, and Trevor Pfeifer were selected as President’s Award of Excellence recipients for the 20232024 academic year. Each year, students are selected to represent each of MCTC’s four campus locations and are recognized for their academic achievement during the college’s commencement ceremony. To be eligible to receive the award the student must have graduated in Summer or Fall 2023, or be a potential graduate for Spring 2024, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Christian Garner, from Jeffersonville, is an Associate Degree Nursing student at the MC. During her time at MCTC, she was also a peer tutor and a member of the on-campus organization God’s Truth Seekers Bible Club.

Amber Johnson, from Morehead, will earn her Associate in Arts and Associate in Applied Science-Human Services degrees. She has served as the President of the RC Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society and has also been a tutor on the RC. She says she plans to take a small break after graduation so that she can catch up on the quality time she has missed with her two daughters since beginning her educational journey at MCTC.

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Alexandra Martin, from Maysville, is a Business Administration student at the MYC. During her time at MCTC, she was elected to serve on the KCTCS Board of Regents, as well serve on MCTC’s Board of Appeals and In-State Residence Review Team. After graduation, Martin will continue her education at the University of Kentucky with plans to earn a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

Trevor Pfeifer, from Paris, is an Associate Degree Nursing student at the LVC. He plans to start his career as a registered nurse at Harrison Memorial Hospital following graduation and later begin working on his bachelor’s degree.

• In April 2024, the Beta Alpha Rho chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) held its induction ceremony at the LVC. Inducted students included: Olivia Barry, Jenna Berry, Elizabeth Levi, Katy Linville, Morgan Mink, and Grace Robbins. Additional current members from all of MCTC’s campuses include Tjaden Adkins, Candace Back, Samantha Back, Michael Ball, Savannah Barrett, Gwyndolan Carpenter, Jonathan Caudill, Samantha Clarkson, Charity Dow, Wiley Duncan O’Connell, Skyler Greer, Madison Hall, Laura Ison, Amber Johnson, Kristofer Kelly, Tristan Luna, Erin Moore, Bradley Mosley, Jacob Mullins, Michael Nickerson, Donna Orme, Sarah Pease, Jonah Purnell, Joshua Purnell, Gwyneth Kate Ragasa, Gislaine Riley, Chelsea Shields, Jordan Sparks, John Stephens, Kelly Sullivan, Maranda Swartz, Chelsea Taylor, Rhea Turner, Allison Walker, Hannah Watkins, Grace Watson, Hope Womble-Santiago, Debra Young.

Advisors for the Beta Alpha Rho chapter, chartered in 1995, include Jennifer Adler, Liz Dement, Kyle Franz, Elena May, Garon Overly, Brenda Moore, Maggie Todd, and Rena Zanakis.

II. INCREASE EMPLOYABILITY SUCCESS

• MCTC’s Physical Therapy Assistant program 2023 cohort, 2024 test date, all passed their National Board exam. This is the 2nd year for 100% first time pass rate! In 2023, 356 PTA programs took the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE). Only 19 programs scored 100% first time pass rate with MCTC being one of the19. Abby Clifford, a member of the 2023 cohort, said the PTA program well prepared her to successfully pass the exam and get a job at ApexNetwork Physical Therapy.

Dr. Emily Norris

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• Sheila Logan always believed she was too old to go back to college, despite the persistent encouragement she received from her coworkers at Sterling Health Care in Mt. Sterling to take the leap.

At 53 years of age, Logan is thankful for that support, because she can add “Maysville Community & Technical College grad” to her list of achievements.

Logan earned a degree in Medical Information Technology (MIT) from MCTC last fall and said she wouldn’t be where she is in her career today had it not been for the opportunity to pursue an education.

“MCTC gave me the tools, resources, encouragement, and support that I needed for this role,” she said. “I love my job, my team and the opportunities that have been presented since starting my MCTC journey.”

Logan currently serves as an executive assistant at Sterling Health Care.

• Megan Lewis has worked in a kitchen since she was fifteen years old.

Now, ten years later, the Rowan County native has her own business, a food truck where she serves wood-fired pizza.

Established last year, Meg’s Culinary Kitchen has quickly become a Morehead staple.

Lewis graduated from MCTC’s culinary arts program in the spring of 2022 and said that the program is what made it possible for her to chase her dream.

• MCTC and 3M held a partnership celebration on Wednesday to celebrate an awarded grant entitled “MCTC-STEM and Skilled Trade Impact.” 3M presented the college with a check for just over $170k during the festivities.

The grant is a part of the 3M MAP Program (Manufacturing and Academic Partnerships) that works to connect students to careers in manufacturing through partnerships with local high schools and community colleges.

Monies from the grant will be used to purchase the MecLab trainers by Festo for MCTC’s Industrial Maintenance Technology program and the new mechatronics program which will be offered soon.

The MecLab trainers represent simplified models of typical production processes found in most

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automated factories. The system includes a range of exercises designed to challenge the student in a “hands-on” environment of constructing, modifying, and programming an automated Mechatronic system.

• In April 2024, the tornados and severe storms our region endured during the year was a not-so-gentle reminder of the desperate need we have for lineworkers. Students in the lineworker program at MCTC are equipped with the technical skills and hands-on training needed to maintain, repair, and install power lines while emphasizing the importance of teamwork, safety, and rapid response in emergencies.

Carson Adams, a 2023 graduate of the lineworker program, was out in the field following the severe weather that hit the region on April 2 replacing broken poles, repairing and replacing lines, and cutting trees off power lines.

“It’s a humbling feeling knowing our work is helping families get back on their feet after the devastating storms have hit,” he said.

He added, “I became a lineman to work the trade and help keep the lights on. I like the callouts after storms hit to get the lights back on for the people.”

Adams is currently working for Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc., whose corporate office is located in Lexington.

• At 41 years old, Jamie Fraley proudly declares himself a recovered addict, celebrating nearly five years of sobriety.

“Addiction doesn’t pick and choose. My parents have been happily married for over 40 years. I grew up in a Christian household and all my wants and needs were always met. My childhood was spectacular,” Fraley said. “Choices I made led me in a downhill spiral through life. Through it all, my parents continued to pray, and I guess one can say those prayers finally made it through.”

Fraley, a first-generation college student, enrolled in the Industrial Maintenance Technology (IMT) program at MCTC’s MC and graduated in spring 2024.

He said he made the leap to go to college because he wanted a better life for his family.

“MCTC has allowed me to obtain a degree in a field I really enjoy that will provide financial security for my family,” he said. Graduates of the IMT program at MCTC are

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trained to install, repair, and maintain the machinery used in manufacturing and industry.

Degree, diploma, and certificate options are available.

• Alumni and graduating students at MCTC had the opportunity to make connections to shape their futures as a part of Grad Bash, the college’s annual career, transfer, and graduation fair held in April.

The event aims to provide students and alumni with valuable networking opportunities. Around 100 students and alumni attended to meet with nearly 50 business, industry, and transfer partners.

Students engaged with potential employers, universities, and community organizations, allowing them to learn more about career prospects, transfer options, and other educational opportunities.

The event featured representatives from various businesses seeking to hire MCTC graduates, some of which offered on-site interviews with interested and qualified students.

Also participating were various college departments and organizations, including Workforce Solutions, Career Services, Alumni Association, and Barnes and Noble bookstore.

III. INCREASE ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS • In Dec 2023, the health sciences faculty suite at the MCTC was dedicated in honor of former MCTC faculty member, Mrs. Debbie Nolder. Nolder, who was a graduate of the first nursing class at Maysville Community College in 1974, spent over 20 years as a nurse.

She began teaching as a member of the nursing faculty at MCTC in 1998 and later served as division chair for the health sciences department.

Nolder earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Kentucky in 1996 and a master’s degree in nursing administration with an education focus from Northern Kentucky University in 2005.

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• MCTC enhanced security across its campuses during fiscal year 2024 by partnering with local police departments.

On the Maysville Campus, a memorandum of agreement was signed by City of Maysville Mayor Debra Cotterill, Maysville Police Chief Mike Palmer, and Dr. Laura McCullough. As part of the partnership, Officer Chris Neal, the MPD Community Liaison, now dedicates 20 hours a week to campus safety.

Similarly, on the Licking Valley Campus, City of Cynthiana Mayor James Smith, Dr. Harry Burchett, Harrison County Schools Superintendent, Cynthiana Police Chief Eric Kendall, and Dr. Laura McCullough formalized an agreement to welcome Officer Mark Branham. He also provides 20 hours of on-campus service weekly.

For MCTC’s Montgomery Campus, Montgomery County Sheriff David Charles and Dr. Laura McCullough signed an agreement to strengthen campus security. Officer Tim Brown, previously a school resource officer at Bath County Middle School, now serves 20 hours per week on campus.

The office of MCTC Security Specialist Jeff Stevens remains located at the Rowan Campus, ensuring all four campus locations now have dedicated local security coverage.

• The conference room at the Licking Valley Campus of Maysville Community & Technical College (MCTC) was dedicated in honor of former MCTC-LVC director, Ms. K. Bruce Florence.

A ceremony was held in Cynthiana to recognize Florence and her contributions to the college.

The admiration for Ms. Florence was undeniable by the number of MCTC faculty and staff who stepped forward to give remarks about the impact that she had on the community she loved so dearly.

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Dr. Laura McCullogh, MCTC President/CEO provided opening remarks and spoke to Florence’s character and the many stories she has heard about Florence during her two years as college president.

“I determined I wanted to grow up and be just like you,” she said. “When you separate the woman from the legend, the fact remains that this college would not exist in this community if it were not for Bruce Florence.”

Classes were first offered at the Licking Valley Campus in 1988 and graduated its first class of 13 students with associate degrees in 1996.

Marty Muenks, one of the first instructors hired to teach at LVC and who was instrumental in the room selection, said that Florence had a vision, and she did what was necessary to make it come true. Florence, who retired from the college in 2015, expressed to those in attendance how she was only able to make the Licking Valley Campus a reality because of the support she received along the way.

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