GOALS OF THE COLLEGE
Provide arts and science courses and associate degrees for transfer to baccalaureate institutions.
Offer technical degrees, diplomas, certificates, and courses for employment and career advancement.
Provide transitional and adult education offerings.
Deliver workforce training and services to support individual, community, and economic development.
Provide academic and student support to enhance student learning.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Lisa McCane, Chair
Annette Walters, Vice-Chair
Brian Biddle
Rebecca Cartmell
Maggie Denham
Amy Miller
Jason Slone
Millicent Harding-Thomas, Staff Representative
Tara Thornberry, Faculty Representative
Kinley Moran, Student Representative
OUR MISSION
Maysville Community and Technical College (MCTC) challenges learners to accomplish their educational, career, and personal development goals.
Maysville Community and Technical College values achievement, collaboration and integrity. 1 2 3 4 5
OUR VISION
Maysville Community and Technical College inspires lifelong learning and transforms our region through excellent education.
OUR VALUES
FOUNDATION BOARD
John H. Sims, Jr., Chair
Warren Markwell Treasurer
Cara W. Clarke
Executive Director
Laura L. McCullough
MCTC President
Michael L. Lewis
Richard P. Fuller
Robert Helton
Annette Walters
Lisa McCane
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
DR. LAURA MCCULLOUGH
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.
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.
Academic Programs: The college offers a wide array of programs across multiple fields, including Arts & Humanities, Business, Advanced Technologies, and Healthcare & Sciences.
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.
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
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.
Sincerely,
Laura L. McCullough, Ed.D.
President / CEO
Maysville Community and Technical College
EXECUTIVE
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Dr. Dana Calland Vice President of Academic Services
Jessica
ENROLLMENT STATS
*DATA FROM FALL 2023
High school students in dual-enrollment/ dual credit courses: 2028
Total enrolled for Fall 2023: 4297
Enrolled in on-line courses: 3040
STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATES
STUDENT SUCCESS
Enrollment of MCTC for-credit students (Target is 4,498 for 2024-2025)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
*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
Qualified students can earn a degree TUITION FREE in highdemand career fields.
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
LVC - Licking Valley MON - Montgomery MAY - Maysville ROW - Rowan
ARTS & HUMANITIES
Associate
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES
488 Graduates
2,569 Credentials Awarded
381 Associates Degrees Conferred
107 Diplomas Awarded 2,081
Certificates Earned
2024 PRESIDENT’S AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
LICKING VALLEY CAMPUS
Trevor Pfeifer
MAYSVILLE CAMPUS
Alexandra Martin
MONTGOMERY CAMPUS
Christian Garner
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
GRADUATION 2024
NEWS
KCTCS PRESIDENT VISITS MCTC FOR “FOCUS ON THE FUTURE” TOUR
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.
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.
“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.
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.
WOMEN IN MANUFACTURING
Workforce Solutions enrolled 246 students in 34 classes for a total of 107.4 credit hours.
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.
$126,939 total TRAINS funding invested to companies.
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
746 students enrolled in the 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
$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
FACULTY PROMOTION
YEARS OF SERVICE AWARDS
5 YEARS
25
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
10 YEARS
STUDENT STORIES
FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO VET SCHOOL
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.
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.”
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.
MCTC FOUNDATION DONORS
FISCAL YEAR 2024
REFLECTS GIFTS FROM JULY 1, 2023-JUNE 30, 2024
Total investment by individuals and organizations: $564,890
3M
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
G. Kinney
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
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.
ADDITIONAL 2023-2024 SPOTLIGHTS
STRATEGIC PLAN 2022-2026
Maysville Community and Technical College (MCTC)
LVC-Licking Valley Campus
MC-Montgomery Campus
I. INCREASE LEARNER SUCCESS
MYC-Maysville Campus
RC-Rowan Campus
• 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.
Ginger ProgramClarkeCoordinator
• 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.
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
Michelle Thoroughman Program Coordinator
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.
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 Program Coordinator
• 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
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
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.
• 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.
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.
