Big Sandy Community and Technical College SACS Accreditation

Institutional Summary Form Prepared for Commission Reviews

Name of Institution

Big Sandy Community and Technical College

Name, Title, Phone Number, and Email Address of Accreditation Liaison:

Denese S. Atkinson
Interim Director of Institutional Effectiveness

(606) 889-4777

denese.atkinson@kctcs.edu

Name, Title, Phone Number, and Email Address of Technical Support person for Compliance Certification:

Jason R. Kretzer
Webmaster

(606) 886-7395

jthacker0062@kctcs.edu

Educational Programs

Level of Offerings

Diploma or certificate program(s) requiring less than one year after Grade 12
Diploma or certificate program(s) requiring at least two but fewer than four years after Grade 12
Associate degree program(s) requiring a minimum of 60 hours or the equivalent designed for transfer to a baccalaureate institution
Associate degree program(s) requiring a minimum of 60 hours or the equivalent not designed for transfer

Types of Undergraduate Programs

Occupational certificate or diploma programs
Occupational degree programs
Two year programs designed for transfer to a baccalaureate institution

History and Characteristics

Kentucky has a proud tradition of providing strong technical education for its citizens. Mayo Technical College (MTC) was established in 1938 to educate residents of eastern Kentucky in technical careers.

In 1962, the Kentucky General Assembly changed the face of higher education in the Commonwealth of Kentucky by authorizing the formation of the University of Kentucky Community College System. In 1964 the system became a reality and Prestonsburg Community College (PCC) began offering its first classes.

Twenty three years later, the General Assembly passed House Bill 1, the Postsecondary Education Improvement Act of 1997, which established the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) to govern the community and technical colleges.

Mayo Technical College and Prestonsburg Community College were placed under KCTCS governance in 1999 and joined as one to become Big Sandy Community and Technical College in August 2003. In January, 2004, the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools approved the consolidation of the two colleges.

BSCTC's mission is to provide a two-year course of general and technical studies designed for transfer to a baccalaureate program and/or training necessary to develop a workforce with skills to meet industry needs and remedial and continuing education to improve the employability of citizens. BSCTC also offers an adult education program to prepare participants for the GED and/or college. To advance its mission, BSCTC fosters a living and learning environment that promotes diversity and open educational opportunities via a variety of instructional delivery modes.

BSCTC is a fully accredited, multi-purpose, comprehensive, two-year institution providing affordable postsecondary educational choices to underserved communities. The College is committed to providing programs that are responsive to students and the community, certificate, diploma and degree options in various program areas and quality training through collaboration with business and industry.

The region's economy relies heavily upon the coal mining industry. As that industry faces ongoing changes including technological advances leading to a reduced workforce, the College has played a critical role in identifying alternate forms of economic growth. The addition of service oriented programs, such as the nursing career pathway, to the college's curriculum allows students from all age groups and economic backgrounds to pursue an education.

The college promotes an open door admission policy, flexible course schedules including day, evening, weekend and off campus classes as well as financial aid for qualified students. The College primarily serves a five-county region consisting of Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin, Martin and Pike counties. The College offers classes at four campus locations: Hager Hill and Mayo in Johnson County; Pikeville in Pike County; and, Prestonsburg in Floyd County.

List of Degrees

Credential	Program of Study	Credit Hours	Location Offered (Campus Site)
Degree	Associate in Arts	60	Prestonsburg/Pikeville
Degree	Associate in Science	60	Prestonsburg/Pikeville
Allied Health and Nursing
Dental Hygiene/Dental Assisting
Degree (AAS) Diploma	Dental Assisting/Dental Hygiene Dental Assisting	73 to 76 39 to 46	Prestonsburg Prestonsburg
Nursing-Academic Career Mobility Program
Degree (AAS) Diploma Certificate	Associate Degree Nursing Practical Nursing Medicaid Nurse Aid	72-75 43-44 2-4	Prestonsburg/Mayo/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Mayo/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Mayo/Pikeville
Respiratory Care
Degree (AAS) Certificate	Advanced Practice Respiratory Therapist Electrocardiographic and Cardiac Monitoring Technician	76-88 20	Mayo Mayo
Business Studies
Business Administration
Degree (AAS) Diplomas Certificates	Accounting Management Office Systems Real Estate Management Office Systems Organizational Leadership Small Business Management Accounting Advanced Business Administration Basic Business Administration Business Transfer Finance Financial Perspectives General Business Leadership Management Office Systems Quality Management Pre-licensing Real Estate Residential Real Estate Sales Small Business Management Supervisory Management Team Leadership	62-67 64-70 65-70 65-70 39-40 36-39 36 18-21 15 15 15 15 12 12 12 15 18 15 6 12 12 15 21 18	Prestonsburg/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Mayo/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Mayo/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Mayo/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Mayo/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Mayo/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Mayo/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Mayo/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Pikeville
Medical Information Technology
Degree (AAS)	Administration Insurance Coding Option	65-64 65-67	Pikeville/Mayo Pikeville/Mayo
Diploma	Medical Administrative Assistant Medical Insurance Coding	55-56 41-47	Pikeville/Mayo Pikeville/Mayo
Certificates	Medical Unit Coordinator Hospital Admissions Clerk Medical Receptionist Medical Office Trainee	30-35 27 18 12	Pikeville/Mayo Pikeville/Mayo Pikeville/Mayo Pikeville/Mayo
Office Systems Technology
Diploma	Financial Assistant Office Assistant	39 36	Mayo Pikeville/Mayo
Certificates	Financial Assistant Clerk Financial Assistant Trainee Financial Record Keeper Integrated Office Skills Data Entry Operator Receptionist	18 12 30 21 6 12	Mayo Mayo Mayo Pikeville/Mayo Pikeville/Mayo Pikeville/Mayo
Computer Science/Information Technology
Information Technology
Degree (AAS)	Computer Programming Network Administration-MSCA Network Administration-MSCE Network Administration-CISCO Web Development and Administration Option	70-74 64-71 70-74 67-71 71-75	Prestonsburg/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Pikeville
Certificates	Information Technology Fundamentals A+ Certification Computer Programming CISCO Networking Basic CISCO Networking Enhanced Information Security Microsoft Networking-MSCA Microsoft Networking-MSCE Web Administrator Web Site Developer	24-27 9-10 30 16 25 15 15-18 24 24 34	Prestonsburg/Mayo/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Mayo/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Mayo/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Pikeville
Construction Technology
Air Conditioning Technology
Degree (AAS)	Air Conditioning Technology	67-70	Mayo
Diploma	Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Mechanic	54-56	Mayo
Certificates	Environmental Control System Servicer Environmental System Repair Helper Domestic Air Conditioner and Furnace Installer Refrigeration Mechanic	24-26 9-13 35-37 27-29	Mayo Mayo Mayo Mayo
Construction Carpentry Technology
Diploma	Construction Carpenter	46-51	Mayo
Certificates	Basic Carpenter Carpenter Helper Construction Forms Helper Residential Carpenter Residential Roofer Residential Site Layout Assistant Rough Carpenter	9 17 15 32 12 15 22	Mayo Mayo Mayo Mayo Mayo Mayo Mayo
Masonry
Diploma	Construction Mason	47-49	Hager Hill
Certificates	Bricklayer Apprentice Bricklayer Helper Construction Bricklayer Stone Mason	24 12 36-38 28	Hager Hill Hager Hill Hager Hill Hager Hill
Education
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
Certificate	Kentucky Early Childhood Training Childcare Assistant Kentucky Child Care Provider	33-34 9 3	Prestonsburg Prestonsburg Prestonsburg
Environment, Protection, and Natural Resources
Criminal Justice
Degree (AAS)	Criminal Justice Law Enforcement	60-61 60-61	Prestonsburg/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Pikeville
Human Services
Cosmetology
Diploma	Cosmetologist	63	Mayo
Certificate	Cosmetologist Apprentice Cosmetology Instructor Nail Technician	54 35 22	Mayo Mayo Mayo
Human Services
Degree (AAS)	Human Services	64-65	Prestonsburg/Pikeville
Certificate	Direct Support Work Resource Parent Youth Care Work	15 16 18	Prestonsburg/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Pikeville Prestonsburg/Pikeville
Manufacturing Industrial Technology
Computer Aided Drafting
Degree (AAS)	Architectural Drafter Mechanical Drafter	65-70 65-70	Mayo Mayo
Diploma	Architectural Drafter Mechanical Drafter	53-58 53-58	Mayo Mayo
Certificates	Computer Assisted Drafter Detailer Drafter Assistant Civil Drafter	24-31 17-21 13-17 28-31	Mayo Mayo Mayo Mayo
Electrical Technology
Diploma	Industrial Electrician Construction Electrician Motor Controls Electrician	54-56 48-49 48-51	Mayo/Pikeville Mayo/Pikeville Mayo/Pikeville
Certificates	Electrician Apprentice Electrician Helper I Electrician Helper II Residential Electrician I Residential Electrician II Motor Controls Electrician I Motor Controls Electrician II	31-33 8 13 14 21-22 28 35-36	Mayo/Pikeville Mayo/Pikeville Mayo/Pikeville Mayo/Pikeville Mayo/Pikeville Mayo/Pikeville Mayo/Pikeville
Engineering Technology
Diploma	Digital Telephony Electronics Robotics and Automation	49-52 57-59 62-64	Pikeville Mayo/Pikeville Pikeville
Certificates	Electronics Tester Electronics Mechanic Apprentice Electronics Technician Apprentice Maintenance Technician I Maintenance Technician II Robotics and Automation Helper Robotics and Automation Technician I Digital Telephony Technician I Computer Maintenance Technician I Mechanical Technician I Industrial Technician I Industrial Technician II Automation Technician I Communication Technician I Instrumentation Technician I	10 18 26 16 24 13 46 19-20 22-23 19 17 34 11 29 45	Mayo/Pikeville Mayo/Pikeville Mayo/Pikeville Mayo/Pikeville Mayo/Pikeville Pikeville Pikeville Pikeville Mayo/Pikeville Mayo/Pikeville Mayo/Pikeville Mayo/Pikeville Pikeville Mayo/Pikeville Mayo/Pikeville
Industrial Maintenance Technology
Diploma	Industrial Maintenance Technician	48-60	Pikeville
Certificates	Fluid Power Mechanic Industrial Maintenance Mechanist Mechanic Industrial Maintenance Electrical Mechanic Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Level I Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Level II	10 20-21 11-20 12-20 21-30	Mayo/Pikeville Pikeville Pikeville Pikeville Pikeville
Technology
Auto Body Repair
Diploma	Collision Repair Technician	63-68	Mayo
Certificate	Automotive Painter Auto Body Painter Helper Auto Body Helper	56 26 13	Mayo Mayo Mayo
Automotive Technology
Degree (AAS)	Automotive Technician	76	Mayo/Pikeville
Diploma	Automotive Technician	67	Mayo/Pikeville
Certificate	Automotive Air Conditioning Mechanic Automotive Electrician Manual Transmission/Drive Train Technician Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Technician Brake Repairer Engine Repairer Front End Mechanic Tune Up Mechanic	4 10 5 5 5 5 5 25	Mayo/Pikeville Mayo/Pikeville Mayo/Pikeville Mayo/Pikeville Mayo/Pikeville Mayo/Pikeville Mayo/Pikeville Mayo/Pikeville
Diesel Technology
Diploma	Construction Equipment Technician Medium and Heavy Truck Mechanic	65 60	Hager Hill Hager Hill
Certificate	Construction Equipment Mechanic Helper Mobile Air Conditioning Mechanic Heavy Duty Brake Technician Electrical/Electronics Systems Technician Diesel Steering and Suspension Technician Diesel Engine Mechanic Diesel Mechanics Assistant Heavy Duty Drive Train Mechanic Undercarriage Mechanic Agriculture Equipment Mechanic Helper Fluid Power Mechanic Preventive Maintenance Technician Medium and Heavy Truck Mechanic Helper	25 12 12 12 12 12 29 12 12 25 12 12 30	Hager Hill Hager Hill Hager Hill Hager Hill Hager Hill Hager Hill Hager Hill Hager Hill Hager Hill Hager Hill Hager Hill Hager Hill Hager Hill
Machine Tool Technology
Degree (AAS)	Machine Tool Technology	71-77	Mayo
Diploma	CNC Machinist Machinist	62-64 47-52	Mayo Mayo
Certificate	Exploratory Machining Machine Tool Operator I Machine Tool Operator CNC Operator	7 15-18 27-31 29-30	Mayo Mayo Mayo Mayo
Surveying and Mapping Technology
Degree (AAS)	Surveying and Mapping Technology	61-76	Prestonsburg/Mayo
Diploma	Surveying Technician III	39-49	Prestonsburg/Mayo
Certificate	Surveying Technician I Surveying Technician II	12 12-21	Prestonsburg/Mayo Prestonsburg/Mayo
Welding Technology
Degree (AAS)	Welding Technology	60-71	Mayo
Diploma	Combination Welder	48-58	Mayo
Certificate	ARC Cutter ARC Welder AWS National Skills Standards Level I Gas Welder Pipe Line Welder Production Line Welder Tack Welder Welder Helper	5 24-25 33-34 4 29-40 19-20 7-10 2-5	Mayo Mayo Mayo Mayo Mayo Mayo Mayo Mayo
Visual Communications
Printing Option
Diploma	Digital Production Artist Printer	46 43	Mayo Mayo
Certificate	Digital Production Assistant Offset Press Operator Print Shop Assistant Web Design	15 28 16 27	Mayo Mayo Mayo Mayo
General Occupational/Technical Studies
General Occupational/Technical Studies*
Degree (AAS)	*Credit earned through certificate and diploma program completion will be applicable toward the Associate in Applied Science and General Occupational/Technical Studies degree when consistent with the objectives of the student's individual plan of study	60-76	Mayo/ Pikeville

Locations and Distance Education

BSCTC maintains four campus locations including: Hager Hill and Mayo in Johnson County; Pikeville in Pike County; and, Prestonsburg in Floyd County.

BSCTC partners with KCTCS in offering the Kentucky Virtual Campus (KYVC) for delivering quality online courses. For example, through KYVC, BSCTC offers a complete online Associate in Arts (Business Transfer Framework) and Associate in Applied Sciences degree in Information Technology and Criminal Justice taught through the Internet.

In addition, BSCTC participates in the Higher Education Telecommunications Consortium. The Consortium selects and administers all Kentucky Educational Television (KET) Telecourses. Through this delivery method, students view the course on KET and use an assigned text with guidance from the assigned faculty member.

Accreditation

BSCTC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. There are no sanctions applied or negative actions taken by any accrediting body during the past two years. The following is a list of BSCTC programs and the accrediting agency:

Program	Accrediting Agency	Last Review
Associate Degree Nursing	Kentucky Board of Nursing	April, 2003

Cosmetology	Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists	February 8, 2007

Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting	Commission on Dental Accreditation	July 27, 2001

Practical Nursing	Kentucky Board of Nursing	April, 2003

Respiratory Care	Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs	November 10, 2006

Relationship to the U.S. Department of Education

There are currently no limitations, suspensions or termination by the U.S. Department of Education in regard to student financial aid or other financial aid programs during the previous three years.

Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)

The focus on achievement and success has led the college faculty and staff to address student engagement in its projected Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP). The College identified student engagement for its importance to student learning, collegiate quality and institutional improvement.

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