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West Kentucky Community
& Technical College
Strategic
Plan
2016-2022
Dr. Anton R. Reece
President
West Kentucky Community
& Technical College
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President’s Message
West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a comprehensive institution
that arose from the foundations of two remarkable institutions, Paducah Community
College and West Kentucky Technical College. The WKCTC Strategic Plan 2016
- 2022 supports the college’s commitment to providing high quality educational
experiences, meeting the educational needs of the community, serving as a full
partner in business and workforce development, and contributing to the overall
economic and social well-being of the region.
During the life cycle of this strategic plan, West Kentucky will build on past successes
such as earning national recognition as a top 20 granter of academic credentials,
the partnership with the University of Kentucky College of Engineering, completion
of Paducah School of Art and Design and establishment of the Community
Scholarship Program.
Located in the beautiful river community of Paducah, Kentucky, WKCTC is a two-
year, comprehensive college serving more than 8,000 students annually and offering
more than 250 associate degree, diploma and certificate options in more than
40 academic and career programs. A product of the consolidation of two long-
time and respected institutions, Paducah Community College and West Kentucky
Technical College, WKCTC is an integral part of the Kentucky Community and
Technical College System (KCTCS) and has been recognized five consecutive
times – 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2020 – by The Aspen Institute as one of the top
10 community colleges in the nation for providing students with strong job training
and continuing higher education opportunity, for achieving high completion and
transfer rates, and for providing strong employment results for its graduates.
Over the course of the next six years, the college will build upon its successes that
has distinguished it as one of the premiere colleges in the nation.
“An Aspen Prize finalist every year since 2011, West Kentucky
Community and Technical College continues to impress us with
its deep commitment to the success of its students and to its
community.”
Joshua Wyner, Executive Director of
the Aspen Institute’s College Excellence Program
in Washington, D.C. , September 2016
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West Kentucky Community & Technical College
Mission
West Kentucky Community and Technical College
champions student success, provides excellence in
teaching and learning, and advances economic
development. The College:
• advances academic excellence and intellectual
inquiry through the collaboration between
engaged learners and dedicated faculty and staff;
• provides premier academic and student services
to foster student success;
• delivers innovative, flexible access to education
with pathways to transfer and/or employability;
• cultivates community partnerships as an integral
component in assessing and providing programs
for cultural, educational, economic, and civic
development;
• responds to community needs through
customized training and continuing education to
meet the changing demands of regional business and industry; and
• fosters a campus culture advancing diversity and inclusion and promoting equity
and global responsibility.
Vision
West Kentucky Community and Technical College will empower individuals to achieve
excellence through innovative and equitable learning opportunities and will continue to be
a nationally preeminent community college.
Values:
• Flexibility and innovation
• Quality and excellence
• Openness and accountability
• Continuous improvement
• Data-informed and outcomes-driven
decision-making
• Inclusion, equity, respect, and global
diversity
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Economic, social, and environmental sustainability
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West Kentucky Community & Technical College
Goal 1
The Relevant Choice
Position West Kentucky Community and Technical
College as the accessible, affordable, and
relevant postsecondary education choice.
Goal 2
Partnerships
Strengthen partnerships with educational providers at
all levels to improve college and career readiness.
Goal 3
Student Success and Engagement
Improve student engagement, support, experiences, and success with
premier academic and student services.
Goal 4
Career Pathways
Develop clear educational and career pathways with
experiential learning opportunities and associated
services that lead to successful transfer and/or
employment outcomes.
Goal 5
Workforce and Economic Development
Enhance communication and collaboration with all stakeholders to
more closely align the WKCTC mission with workforce and economic
development needs.
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The Relevant Choice
Goal 1:
Position West Kentucky Community and
Technical College as the accessible,
affordable, and relevant postsecondary
education choice.
2016
Related outcomes:
1.1 Support the financial needs of the students
1.2 Recruit and retain qualified faculty and staff
1.3 Ensure an adequate and sustainable
resource base
1.4 Recruit and retain adult students
West Kentucky Community and Technical College was one of 10 finalists
for the 2021 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s
signature recognition of high achievement and performance among
community colleges. It is WKCTC’s fifth time as an Aspen Prize finalist. In
2011 and 2015, WKCTC was honored as a Finalist with Distinction.
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Partnerships
Goal 2:
Strengthen partnerships with
educational providers at all levels
to improve college and career
readiness.
2016
Related outcomes:
2.1 Promote individual, program, and
college-wide community and
continuing education activities
2.2 Strengthen partnerships with area
high schools
Some of the first Community Scholarship
Program graduates in May 2016.
In 2015-2016, WKCTC was the first college in the
southeastern United States to meet National Alliance of
Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) standards
for accreditation. From 2010-2014, WKCTC provided dual
credit instruction to 4,273 students. The college-going rate
of former dual-credit students is roughly equal for minority
(67%) and non-minority (68%) students.
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Excellence in the achievement of student outcomes is b
Student
on a strategicSuccess and Engagement
planning process intended to help stude
credentials that lead to better employment opportuniti
transition to a four-year college.
GOAL 3.
Goal 3: Improve student en
Improve student
engagement, support,
gagement, support,
experiences, and success with premier academic and student services.
experiences, and
successoutcomes:
Related with premier
academic and student
3.1 Identify and implement strategies to support student
services.
retention
2016
2017
Nearly 3,000 people watched the Total Solar
Eclipse on the WKCTC campus August 21,
2017. Those who attended WKCTC’s Night at
Noon, an official NASA viewing site, joined the
millions across the United States who had their
eyes to the skies as they witnessed the first total
solar eclipse to cross the entire country, coast-
to-coast since 1918
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based
ents earn
ies or
One of the many student
organizations and clubs at
West Kentucky Community
and Technical College is
the Student Government
Association.
Related outcomes:
3.1 Provide meaningful opportunities for
student engagement
3.2 Improve and expand academic
facilities and technology in response to
changing environments.
In 2018, WKCTC marked its 10th year
of hosting the One Book Read with the
book, The Age of Miracles, written by
New York Times bestselling author Karen
Thompson Walker pictured at left in the
center with WKCTC Librarian Amy Sullivan
and Dr. Kim Russell, WKCTC professor.
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Student Success and Engagement
Related outcomes:
3.3 Continuously improve the quality of
online course offerings
3.4 Provide professional development
that supports a highly functioning
faculty and staff
2018
In 2018, more than 200 educators, family,
friends, and students were on hand to
cheer and recognize the 28 nominees in
the inaugural Regional Educators Award
and Scholarship Program.
Page 102019
Related outcomes:
3.5 Provide opportunities for students,
faculty, and staff to engage in multi-
cultural experiences
3.6 Meet the needs of a diverse student
population
In February 2019, WKCTC’s
Paducah School of Art and
Design celebrated its 10th year
of operations with a reception
and block party at its LowerTown
home.
Page 11Career Pathways
Goal 4:
Develop clear educational
and career pathways
with experiential learning
opportunities and associated
services that lead to successful
transfer and/or employment
outcomes.
2020
The University of Kentucky (UK) in colloboration with WKCTC,
offers studies leading to bachelor’s degrees from UK in
mechanical engineering and chemical engineering. Pictured
at left WKCTC President Anton Reece, WKCTC President
Emeritus Barbara Veazey and former Paducah Community
College President Len O’Hara joined the UK College of
Engineering’s Paducah Campus celebration of its 20th
anniversary in Sepember 2018.
Page 12Related
outcomes:
4.1 Provide opportunities
for students to engage
in career exploration
4.2 Support attainment of
students’ educational
goals
4.3 Support attainment of underrepresented minority (URM) students’
educational goals
4.4 Support attainment of underprepared students’ educational goals
4.5 Establish a Culture of Completion
4.6 Meet the college readiness needs of currently enrolled students
4.7 Offer sufficient and relevant academic programs
4.8 Meet the course/program delivery needs of the students
“What really stands out at WKCTC is the
deep commitment and dedication to
students and to their success.”
Kim R. Ford, U.S. Department of Education
Assistant Deputy Secretary,
During visit to WKCTC in September 2016
Page 13Workforce and
Economic Development
Goal 5:
Enhance communication and
collaboration with all stakeholders
to more closely align the WKCTC
mission with workforce and economic
development needs.
2021
WKCTC announced the opening of its new Business
Immersion Center in Rosenthal Hall. The new center
is designed to prepare business students for the ever-
changing workforce through a collaborative, innovative
workspace and soft skills development. Pictured at right,
Allison Smith, WKCTC business administration and logistics
program coordinator, greets visitors to the center’s grand
opening in November 2019.
Page 14Related outcomes
5.1 Meet the workforce training needs of the community
5.2 Maintain/pursue standards of excellence in all academic fields
5.3 Provide targeted educational opportunities to meet the workforce
and economic development needs of the community
5.4 Meet the educational and training needs of displaced workers
2022
5.5 Increase awareness of WKCTC in the service area
5.6 Recognize and promote the national
accomplishments of faculty, staff,
and students
5.7 Enhance employment opportunities
for graduates
A collaboration between the
University of Louisville and WKCTC will
allow students from both institutions to
work together in a dental clinic while
providing services to residents of the
Jackson Purchase region, officials
announced in January 2020.
Page 15West Kentucky Community & Technical College
Board of Trustees
Larry Kelley, Chair Heather Coltharp, Faculty Representative
Dennis Lacy Summer Holland, Staff Representative
Barry McDonald Nadia Pacheco, Student Representative
Chales Murphy
Chris Roty
Leadership Team
President Vice President of Vice President of
Dr. Anton R. Reece Business Affairs & Institutional Advancement
(270) 534-3082 Human Resources and Development
Bridget Canter Lee Emmons
Vice President of (270) 534-3458 (270) 534-3084
Academic Affairs
Dr. Uppinder Mehan Vice President of Vice President of
(270) 534-3388 Student Services Campus Operations
Emily Peck Services
Interim Associate (270) 534-3244 Shay Nolan
Vice President of (270) 534-3089
Academic Affairs Associate Dean of
Dr. Kate Senn Student Services Director of Marketing
(270) 534-3143 Octavia Lawrence and Communication
(270) 534-3479 Janett Blythe
Associate Vice President (270) 534-3079
of Institutional Planning, Vice President of
Research and Regional Workforce
Effectiveness Training and Economic
Dr. Renea Akin Development
(270) 534-3461 Kevin O’Neill
(270) 534-3206
West Kentucky Community & Technical College
4810 Alben Barkley Drive • Paducah, KY 42001
westkentucky.kctcs.edu
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