Big Sandy News & Events

Miners' Surface Retraining and Miners' Underground Retraining

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 08:00:00 -0400

Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) and the Kentucky Coal Academy (KCA) is offering the following classes on the Hager Hill Campus. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to replenish required training. To register for these classes, contact Martha Blair, Kentucky Coal Academy representative at (606) 788-2940 or (606) 788-2946 or e-mail MBLAIR0031@kctcs.edu .

Training Schedule

Surface Retraining

Monday, June 10th 8:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Underground Retraining

Thursday, June 13th 8:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Early Childhood Fair

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:06:00 -0400

The Floyd County Community Early Childhood Council coordinated an Early Childhood Fair on the Prestonsburg campus of Big Sandy Community and Technical College on May 18, 2013.

One hundred families made up of nearly 150 adults and more than 184 children attended the 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. event focusing on school readiness. Various community agencies shared pertinent information and ideas with parents about safety, health and wellness and early childhood development.

Parents completed their children's enrollment applications for the 2013-2014 school year and obtained necessary screenings with Floyd County Head Start and Preschool staff. Area health providers conducted speech/language, hearing, vision, developmental and adult health screenings as well as children’s physicals.

Children’s laughter filled the air in the big tent as they watched circus performers, magicians and jugglers. After the face painting session, the children visited the petting zoo and enjoyed miniature pony rides.

All services and activities were provided without cost to the participants through a KIDS Now grant awarded to the Floyd County Council and area sponsors. For more information about the Council, please visit: https://www.sites.google.com/site/floydcountycommunityecc/.

Healthy Living - Stay-Cations

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:58:00 -0400

In these challenging economic times, it is often a good and practical thing for individuals and families to plan short, less-expensive vacations that are located closer to home. As it turns out, there are a wealth of things to do and learn in our service area that may serve as mini-vacations that your whole family will love!

For instance, the BSCTC Science Center has world-class planetarium and light shows that are offered most days and evenings of the week. You will want to contact the BSCTC college webpage to see the list of days and times of these performances or you can call the college during regular business hours for more information—606-889-3863, ext. 67396.

Butcher Hollow is the famous home place for country music star’s Loretta Lynn and her family. It is located at Miller’s Creek Road and you can sign-up for a tour of the property by calling Webb’s General Store at 606-789-3397.

The Samuel May House is a local civil war history museum that is located at the edge of the BSCTC campus. You can call the Prestonsburg Tourism and Convention Commission (606-886-1341 or 800-844-4704) to arrange a tour of the historic house that has been recently re-built and learn about the history of our local families that have played a huge role in the civil war battles in our area.

Paintsville Lake State Park is located in Paintsville, KY and hosts a wide variety of family friendly activities. Amenities include: campgrounds, picnic shelters, playgrounds, a restaurant, fishing pier, walking trails, and much more! Please call 606-297-8486 for general information or 606-297-8488 to make camping reservations.

The Bingo Shack is located at 355 KY Rte. 114 and is your standard bingo hall. You can call 606-886-3701 for more details if you are interested in this gaming opportunity.

The Big Sandy Heritage Center is located at 773 Hambley Boulevard in Pikeville. It is home to hundreds of exhibits and relics from the Civil War era to Mayor William Hambley’s cut-through project, to Pikeville’s entry into the minor leagues and pre-professional sports teams. You can contact the museum for more information by calling 606-218-6050.

Downtown Prestonsburg hosts Adventure Fun Dome and Learning Center! It is full of interesting things for children to do and games to play. Main attractions include inflatables, arcade grams, and glow in the dark basketball. You will want to check-out this family-friendly establishment and take a breather while the children have a great time, too! For more information, please call: 606-889-1999.

Pikeville hosts the East Kentucky Expo Center. This establishment attracts many different types of world-class entertainment ranging from musical groups, to sporting events, to garden and car shows. You will want to call the center to learn of the upcoming events they will be hosting this summer. You can visit the Expo at: 126 Main Street in Pikeville or call 606-444-5500.

Oil Springs Cultural Arts and Recreation Center (OSCAR) is located next to Paintsville and hosts a regional arts educational center. Classes provided include: spinning, weaving, quilting, pottery, woodcarving, painting Heritage art, recycled art, dance, music, and drama. The center also houses a café and gift shop. Please call 606-789-8108 for more details.

Floyd County also offers Thunder Ridge—a racing establishment located at 164 Thunder Road in Prestonsburg. In July, there is live harness racing, while all year long there is off-track racing. You can call 606-886-7223 or 606-8867225 for more details. This is also the venue for the annual East Kentucky Fair that occurs each fall. The fair hosts rides for the kids, booths of homemade crafts, various types of student contests, and good food for everyone!

The Van Lear Historical Museum is located at 78 Miller’s Creek Road in Van Lear and hosts the area’s most prominent coal miner’s museum. Exhibits include mining tools, “company” doctor’s office, local Veterans’ Hall of Fame, original works of art, and the “old” Van Lear post office. Please call 606-789-8540 for more details.

Archer Park, also located in Prestonsburg, has swimming pools for the family and also playgrounds and picnic shelters for larger family gatherings. Archer Park also has in-door roller skating and a basketball court as well as outdoor tennis courts, baseball diamonds, and horse show rings. There is also a beautiful military monument that sports more than a dozen American flags that pay tribute to the local men and women who have given their ultimate sacrifice for the survival of our country. For more information, you can visit the Park off of US. Highway 23 in South West Prestonsburg or call 606-886-6390.

Prestonsburg is also home to Jenny Wiley State Park, located at 419 Jenny Wiley Drive; telephone number: 606-889-1790. This park is a beautiful venue for a large number of family activities. There are walking trails to explore, picnic grounds for a relaxing outdoor meal, camping grounds and lodge rooms for overnight accommodations, pontoon boats to rent by the hour or the day, and a small golf course for those golf enthusiasts! There are also bike trails and playgrounds for children to enjoy themselves outside. The Jenny Wiley Summer Theatre is located at 121 Theatre Court on the grounds of Jenny Wiley State Park. It hosts 4 summer plays each summer season. Be sure to call the Park to get the current schedule of plays for this year—606 886-9274 or 606-889-9164.

Pikeville is also home to the famous Dils Cemetery. It is the first interracial cemetery in Kentucky for both Caucasian and African Americans since the Civil War. It is also the place where some of the infamous Hatfields and McCoys are buried for those of you who may be interested in these legendary feuding families.

The Mountain Home Place is located in Paintsville and hosts a living museum dating back to the 1850s to 1875. You can find displays of authentic tools, clothing, and wares from the civil war era and the buildings include the McKenzie cabin, double crib barn, school house, and Old Fish Trap United Baptist Church. When touring the grounds, you may spot interpreters in authentic costume performing daily chores on the working farm. Please call 606-297-1850 for more details or to arrange a tour.

Both Pikeville and Paintsville have movie theatres for those rainy or too hot days in the middle of the summer. The Movies 5 Theatre located at 449 North Mayo Trail in Paintsville (606-789-6352) and the Riverfill 10 Cinemas located at 214 North Riverfill Drive in Pikeville (606 432-2957) provide comfortable ways for you to cool-off while watching a variety of adult and family –friendly shows. Both The Movies 5 and Riverfill 10 Cinemas have been recently renovated so you will be able to relax and enjoy the shows in luxurious digital surround-sound while munching on your favorite movie treats!

Floyd County also hosts the local Storm Hollow golfing range. It is a perfect place to hit a bucket of balls and play a round or two of miniature golf. You can call this establishment for directions and costs of the games.

Pikeville also hosts the local Gatti’s Pizza located at 274 Cassidy Boulevard. This is a large play land for children; containing video games, inside jungle-gym, carnival-type games, and lots of play space for children to work-out their occasional excessive energies! Gattiland, as it is more commonly known, also provides a smorgasbord of delicious child and adult-friendly food. You can call them at 606-432-4386 for more details.

Paintsville is also home to the US 23 Country Music Highway Museum. This museum has a lot of exhibits from many of the local Kentucky country music stars. Loretta Lyn, Billy Ray Cyrus, and Ricky Skaggs are among the favorite exhibits. You can call (606)-297-1469 for more details.

The National Middle Creek Battlefield is located just outside Prestonsburg on route 114. It is the venue for most of the area Civil War re-enactments that are periodically displayed throughout the year. But, the battlefield is open year-round for curious visitors who want to walk the famous battlefield where important maneuvers took place. It is literally a walk back in time!

Another way you can experience a summer diversion is to visit a different place of worship once in a while. Floyd, Pike, Johnson, Martin, and Magoffin Counties host a wide variety of places of worship including Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, Moslem, Presbyterian, Episcopal, and Church of Christ worship places. Worshipping in a different faith can be both exhilarating and educational, broadening both your spiritual and intellectual horizons.

So, get out there and experience several of the opportunities we have right at home—what better way is there than to enjoy some personal or family vacation time in our own fun and exciting area?!!

Suggested Resources:

Kentucky Department of Parks, 800-255-7275, www.parks.ky.gov.

Martin County Tourism and Economic Development, 1755 Main Street, Inez, KY 41224, 606-298-4602, www.inez.ky.gov.

Paintsville Recreation and Tourism Commission, US 23 and RT 460, Paintsville, KY 41240(606-789-6352), 606-297-1469 or 800-542-5790, www.visitpaintsvilleky.com.

Pikeville County Tourism Commission, 781 Hambley Boulevard, Pikeville, KY 41501, 606-432-5063 or 800-844-7453, www.tourpikecounty.com.

Prestonsburg Tourism and Convention Commission, 113 South Central Avenue, Prestonsburg, KY 41653, 606-886-1341 or 800-844-4704, www.prestonsburgky.org.

Salyersville Tourism and Convention Commission, South Church Street, Salyersville, KY 41465, 606-334-76578.

Questions or Comments? Please contact: Sabra Jacobs, Professor of Psychology, Big Sandy Community and Technical College, 1 Bert T. Combs Drive, Prestonsburg, KY 41653; email sabra.jacobs@kctcs.edu; call (606) 889-4778; or stop by my office Pike Building, room 209 f on the Prestonsburg Campus.

Miners' Surface Retraining and Miners' Underground Retraining

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:34:00 -0400

Training Schedule

Surface Retraining

Monday, June 10th 8:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Underground Retraining

Thursday, June 13th 8:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Stephanie Bunyard Balances Life, College, Stays Steadfast in Pursuit of MIT Degree

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:31:00 -0400

For the past few years, since 2009, Stephanie Bunyard, 35, of Flat Gap, has gone confidently in the direction of her dreams.

At age 32, after many moves-to Japan, Florida, Georgetown, KY, and elsewhere-Bunyard was back home and ready to carve out a new path for her and her daughters, Brittney, 14, and Alyssa, 5.

"I just knew I needed to have good life. I wanted to take care of myself and my daughters and be independent," Bunyard said. She enrolled at Big Sandy Community and Technical College, majoring in Medical Information Technology/MIT Administration Option.

"It's a field that's thriving, and there's always going to be a need for medical jobs," she said, "and I really like the computer aspect that comes with a career in medical billing and coding."

As a working mother, Bunyard said she had to find a way to "balance everything" and chose to take only two-three classes each semester, along with several summer classes, all of which took place at BSCTC's Mayo Campus or online.

Currently, she works at a law office in Painstville. She will complete an internship in Fall 2013 and graduate in December. She looks forward to crossing the graduation stage and having her daughters and family members in the audience to share in the celebration. "I think it's important that [my daughters] are there and see what all the studying and sacrifice have been about," she added.

"I try to look at the positive. So many things daily will try to pull you down. You have to hold your head up and have faith in yourself. You have to have this before anyone else can have faith in you," she said.

Bunyard has been impressed with the program and instructors. "I've really appreciated the teacher interaction. Any time I've had a concern and emailed, I've received a pretty prompt return."

For the past few years, Bunyard has served as a work study student, as part of the college's Ready-to-Work program, which serves KTAP (Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program) recipients. To enroll in the program, students must receive KTAP and be enrolled at a KCTCS institution. They receive mentoring, counseling, referrals, case management, etc. "Basically, the program offers wrap-around services to help students overcome barriers while they are enrolled in college," said Cassandra Crum-Stratton, Ready-to-Work coordinator.

Bunyard said she was grateful to Crum-Stratton: "She has been a blessing and has really helped me so much . . . she has put me around good people. She's great."

This admiration is reciprocated. Crum-Stratton says of Bunyard: "She is an excellent work-study, student, mother . . . She has impeccable character and has experienced the highs and lows of life with a positive outlook."

Bunyard's life has wound through many places. At 18, after graduating from Johnson Central High School, she married and moved with her husband, who was in the military, to Japan where they lived for four years. There her daughter, Brittney, was born. For a young woman from eastern Kentucky, it was quite a culture change. "It was so different, but Japan was awesome. People there were happy and always very respectful," she said. "It was quite an experience."

Later, Bunyard moved back to Johnson County, before leaving again. She lived in Georgetown, KY, where she worked for several years at Wal-Mart. Then, for five years, she lived near Daytona, Florida. In 2009 Bunyard moved back to Johnson County.

Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined. For Stephanie Bunyard, the road has led home, and she has remained steadfast and determined for nearly three years in her pursuit of the life she wants for her and her daughters, and her future career is within grasp.

Congratulations Spring 2013 Graduates

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:12:00 -0400

Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) awarded degrees, diplomas or certificates to 309 graduates on May 11. There were two commencement programs held at The Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg.

Beginning with the 10:00 a.m. ceremony for the Allied Health Programs and the Dental Hygiene Program. There were four Nursing Excellence Awards presented to Marsha Kidd, Kathy Nichols, Santana Thompson, and Jennifer West. The Dental Hygiene awards included the Colgate STAR Award and the Kentucky Dental Hygiene Award was presented to Michelle Canterberry. Brandy Parsley and Michelle Canterberry also received the Golden Scaler Award.

Dr. George D. Edwards, BSCTC president, welcomed the graduates, " Saying you can be proud of your success." " This year the College is experiencing a unique year in our history. In 2013, we celebrate 10 years of existence as Big Sandy Community and Technical College, but we also celebrate the 50th year anniversary of Prestonsburg Community College and the 75th year anniversary of Mayo Technical College".

Avram McCarty, 2013 graduate and president of Student Government Association, delivered the student address encouraging the graduates to fulfill their dreams.

Eastern Kentucky native and distinguished BSCTC alumnus Gregory D. Stumbo, and Speaker for the Kentucky House of Representatives delivered the 2:00p.m. commencement address.

Four individuals were recognized as outstanding alumni for 2013.

Jennifer O'Bryan graduated from Prestonsburg Community College in 1999 and is a valued member of the profession of dental hygiene. She demonstrates a strong desire to help her patients achieve better oral care. She is a former adjunct clinical instructor and advisory board member of the Dental Hygiene Program at Big Sandy Community & Technical College.

Terri Lynn Hall graduated from Prestonsburg Community College in 1983; she went on to Marshall University to complete her Bachelors of Science in Nursing then to the University of Kentucky to complete her Masters. She went back to school in 2009 to receive her Post Graduate as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She has worked for Highlands Regional Medical Center for nearly 29 years and is currently working for King's Daughter Medical Center in

Cathy Goble Gullett enrolled at PCC in 1967 and immediately became active in any and all activities on campus. After graduating from PCC, she transferred to the University of Kentucky where she received her BA in English with a minor in Sociology. She later earned a Master's in Education from Morehead State University. Cathy taught school in the Johnson County School System for 33 years.

Tony Skaggs graduated from Prestonsburg Community College in 1987 and he went on to get his Bachelor of Science Degree from Eastern Kentucky University and then his Masters from Morehead State University. He has a genuine compassion for the students of eastern Kentucky and is a true advocate for education. He has held the role as Principal of Magoffin County High School for the past 7 years.

Of the 309 graduates there were a total of 773 credentials earned with 88 Associate in Arts degrees, 55 Associate in Science degrees, 119 Associate in Applied Science degrees, with 425 certificates and 85 diplomas. A very diverse class representing this year's graduates.

Professor Toufic Saad was recognized with this year's Great Teacher Award.

Special music was provided by Clayton Case, Chesi Spriggs, and Rachael Hayes of the Big Sandy Singers.

BSCTC commencement program was held at the Mountain Arts Center on Saturday, May 11, 2013

Spring 2013 Graduation

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:46:00 -0400

Big Sandy Community and Technical College will celebrate Commencement Exercise on Saturday, May 11th at 10:00 a.m. With our Allied Health (Nursing, Practical Nursing and Dental Hygiene) students and will then continue our commencement program at 2:00 p.m. for all of our other graduates.

Practice will be held on Friday, May 10th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. For the Allied Health students and followed by practice at 2:00 p.m. for all other students at the Mountain Arts Center. All graduates need to report to the band room at the Mountain Arts Center. It is extremely important that you attend this rehearsal. You must contact Mrs. Pam White in the Admissions and Records Office

Groovin' for the Cure - Relay for Life Car Show

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:50:00 -0400

1st ever BSCTC / Food City Team - "Groovin' for the Cure" Relay for Life Car Show 2013

Saturday, April 27th
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Big Sandy Community & Technical College, Prestonsburg Campus

FREE Admission
Door Prizes
Live Entertainment
Entry Fee: $10.00 (per Category)
Registration: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Judging: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Trophies Awarded: 1:45 p.m.

All proceeds go to ACS Relay for Life!

Celebrating the Graduating Class of 2013

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:02:00 -0400

Evening social with light hors d'oeuves and music. Faculty, Staff, and graduating students are welcome to attend. Students may bring one guest. Due limited seating and menu RSVP Required.

April 26, 2013
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
East Kentucky Science Center
RSVP: Vera Joiner
vera.joiner@kctcs.edu
606-889-4798
Hors d'oeuves will be served

The William G. Duke Golf Scramble

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:45:00 -0400

The William G. Duke Golf Scramble is scheduled for Thursday, May 16th @ StoneCrest Golf Course in Prestonsburg beginning at 8:00 am. This event has been very successful in the past and we anticipate another great year!

This year's event will be bittersweet as our colleague Bill Duke was such an advocate for this event. Bill loved golf and he loved this college and our students. He truly believed in the power of education and went out of his way to help students. He was a good man!

Corporate Sponsors Include: AEP/KY Power, Appalachian Wireless, Booth Energy, Citizens National Bank, Excel Mining, James River Coal Company and the Kentucky Coal Academy. Also the Hole-In-One Sponsor is: CBTS.

We welcome your participation in a variety of ways.

Please Contact Leslie Bays for more information.

ACT Math Workshops in April

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:30:00 -0400

ACT MATH Workshops for Big Sandy Community and Technical College Students.

Algebra

April 12, 2013
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Geometry

April 19, 2013
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Postsecondary Education Building on the Prestonsburg Campus, Room 223
To register call Lisa Pelfrey at (606) 788-2806

2012-2013 Great Teacher Award

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:25:00 -0400

It is our pleasure to announce that Professor Toufic Saad has been selected as the 2013 recipient of the Great Teacher Award at Big Sandy Community and Technical College.

Eastern Europe Trip 2014

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 10:15:00 -0400

Interested in international travel? In May 2014, Professor Matt Smith will be taking students, faculty, staff, and community members on his fourth consecutive summer trip overseas. A group from Big Sandy will travel to Eastern Europe for twelve days. The trip includes visits to Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Czech Republic and Austria.

The cost is $3300 for individuals under 30 and $3600 for individuals over 30. The cost covers all major expenses.

Contact Professor Smith at msmith0588@kctcs.edu for more information about this life changing experience.

Good Friday Hours

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:47:00 -0400

BSCTC offices will close at 11:45 a.m. on Good Friday, March 29th.

Family Science & Math Event

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:58:00 -0400

This event will feature a fun-filled, child-friendly atmosphere and activities. Parents and children (ages 2-5) can experience hands-on science and math while we explore the wonderful world of SPRING together (siblings welcomed too). This event also features a free planetarium show The Enchanted Reef, an Animals Live presentation and much more. Please join us.

Time: Saturday, March 23, 9:30 A.M.—11:30 A.M.
Location: East Kentucky Science Center, Prestonsburg Campus

For More Information contact the East Kentucky Science Center at (606) 889 4766

Great Teacher Award Nominations

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:55:00 -0400

Each academic year, the students at Big Sandy Community and Technical College elect a faculty member for the Great Teacher Award. This award is to recognize a faculty member that contributed to the success of your college career.

Locations for Nominations:

Student Center - Prestonsburg Campus
Martha Blair Office - Hager Hill Campus
Melissa Ramsey Switchboard - Pikeville Campus
Joey Bishop Business Office Building A - Mayo Campus

Nominations will be accepted March 18-28
11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Electronic Nominations will be accepted March 18-29
Until the end of the business day March 29 4:30 pm

You may nominate someone electronically using the link below.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/R9KD5BB

Transfer Fair

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:26:00 -0400

Join us for a Transfer Fair, Wednesday, March 27th 11-2:00 pm in the Student Center on the Prestonsburg Campus. Visit with representatives from University of the Cumberlands, UK, UPike, EKU, Lindsey Wilson, Kentucky State University, MSU and Berea.

Outstanding Alumni

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:24:00 -0400

Nominations are currently being accepted for Outstanding Alumni. Deadline to apply is April 10th. Contact Leslie Bays for more information at (606) 886-7391 or leslie.bays@kctcs.edu

Scholarship Deadline

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:21:00 -0400

Last day to apply for a scholarship for the 2013-14 academic year is April 1st.

More Information on the Scholarship Page

Bad Girls of the Bible

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:06:00 -0400

Office of Cultural Diversity host Dr. Shirley Thomas: “Bad Girls of the Bible”

8:30a.m. – 9:30a.m., Wednesday, March 20, 2013, Art Gallery, Magoffin Building, Prestonsburg campus

President's Message

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:23:00 -0400

Thank you for your interest in Big Sandy Community and Technical College -- a College that is experiencing a unique year in our history. In 2013, we celebrate 10 years of our existence as Big Sandy Community and Technical College, but we also celebrate the 50th year anniversary of Prestonsburg Community College and the 75th year anniversary of Mayo Technical College. In 2003, these two wonderful institutions were consolidated and we continue to experience tremendous student successes as Big Sandy Community and Technical College. We are proud of our history of educational progress and dedication to strengthening the region through education. The College continues to offer residents the opportunity to obtain a quality postsecondary education without leaving home. Thus, whether your interest lies in transferring to a four-year institution or immediate entry into the work place, Big Sandy Community and Technical College can meet your needs through transfer coursework, technical/career programs and workforce training programs.

The faculty and staff of Big Sandy Community and Technical College are dedicated to helping students succeed in accomplishing their objectives. A strong student services program can support your educational pursuit through an easy registration process, effective counseling, and a variety of scholarship and financial aid opportunities. Classes are conveniently offered through several avenues... Hager Hill, Mayo, Prestonsburg and Pikeville campuses and other off-site locations, Internet classes, distance learning and KET offerings. Creative scheduling options have modified the traditional day/evening program to include morning, afternoon and evening offerings as well as weekend classes. Some classes may be available in a shortened time frame such as 4- or 8-week sessions.

Please look for the many activities and events that are being planned for us so we may celebrate in our 2013 Anniversary Year. We are gathering considerable information about our successful graduates, our current students, current and former community leaders and supporters, and our current and former employees. We plan to feature such information in our Anniversary Marketing effort. We invite your participation in these celebratory events and we hope to see you on one of our campuses in the near future.

For those who may be contemplating your future and the potential of higher education, I welcome you to our website, encourage your questions about our services/programs, and I invite you to contact one of our admissions advisors or counselors. We look forward to serving you at Big Sandy Community and Technical College.

George D. Edwards
President/CEO
Big Sandy Community and Technical College

Caudill Players

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:36:00 -0500

Big Sandy CTC Library Seminar Series is proud to host Alice Lloyd College’s Caudill Players. The Caudill Players will perform The Adventures of Molly Whuppie: An Appalachian Adventure Tale by Anne Shelby on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 10:50AM in the Gearheart Auditorium on the Prestonsburg Campus.
These stories star Molly who is clever, brave and strong. Molly and her sisters Polly and Betts have adventures with Giants and Ogres, Witches and Queens, and through it all find happiness in their own backyard. This production includes original music written by Richard Bowers and Aaron McInturff and performed live by the cast.

The mission of the Caudill Players is to bring an educational theater experience to area schools as an arm of the ALC Admissions office. The plays are presented as community outreach from the college to organizations in the area. Dr. Don Caudill chose to honor his parents through an ongoing and endowed gift to ALC by way of sponsoring the Eagle Theater program, and specifically our theater touring troupe. The plays chosen are meant to highlight Appalachian culture, the rich heritage of William Shakespeare, and to explore significant and well known playwrights of the United States.

For further information about the performance on the campus of Big Sandy CTC, please contact Judy Howell (606) 889-4750 or email judy.howell@kctcs.edu

2013 SGA Elections

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 11:31:00 -0500

Applications Accepted March 4 - 8, 2013

Return to the Office of Student Activities, Suite 100 Office E, Student Center, Prestonsburg Campus

Download SGA Application (PDF)

Elections Conducted: April 1 - 5, 2013

Locations for Voting:

Hager Hill Campus: Switchboard
Mayo Campus: Business Office Building A
Pikeville Campus: Switchboard
Prestonsburg Campus: Atrium Student Center

Contact: Vera Joiner vera.joiner@kctcs.edu or (606) 886-3863 ext. 64798

Library Student Apreciation

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 10:42:00 -0500

Join the Library staff for popcorn, cake, and soft drinks.

Mayo Campus

Monday, March, 4, 2013
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Building A, Lobby Area

Pikeville Campus

Tuesday, March 5, 2013
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Main Lobby Area

Prestonsburg Campus

Wednesday, March 6, 2013
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Magoffin Building Lobby Area

Travel Abroad Opportunity to Amsterdam, Paris, and London

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:34:00 -0500

Have you ever considered international travel, but worried that the cultural differences might be too difficult to overcome? Has fear of the unknown kept you comfortably away from life changing opportunities?
In June of 2013, Big Sandy Community and Technical College Professor Matthew Smith will be leading students, community members, Big Sandy staff, and other faculty members to Amsterdam, Paris, and London.

The cost is around $3800 for students and $4000 for individuals over 30. This includes airfare, accommodations, most dinners, all breakfasts, access to all locations and sights, transportation through each country, and much more. Most people pay monthly, but some pay the total amount up front. There are several different ways to pay and a few of these options can be explored.

Students and community members have returned from these trips excited about seeing more of the world.

If interested contact Professor Smith at msmith0588@kctcs.edu or 859-421-1603.

Gamer's Guild - Reboot

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:51:00 -0500

The Reboot Begins! The Gamers Guild is back and is reloaded for another great semester. Join Us!

Wednesday, February 13, 2013
2:00 P.M.
Student Center
Room 110

For more information Contact
Cindy Hall at cindy.hall@kctcs.edu

Chess Club Open Meeting

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:25:00 -0500

Come out and enjoy a stategix game of Chess !

Venue: Room 110 Student Center Prestonsburg Campus
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Date: Thursday, February 14, 2013

Contact:
Dwight P. Smith
Professor of Mathematics ext. 64754

Super Sunday Hall of Fame - Raul Urias

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:25:00 -0500

KCTCS 2013 Super Sunday Hall of Fame Inductees - For Raul Urias, returning to college at the Pikeville Campus of Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) fulfilled a journey he began 11 years earlier, leading to an associate degree in industrial maintenance and a new career option.

Born in Anchorage, Alaska, Mr. Urias grew up on the Fort Richardson Army base where his mom was stationed. After graduating from high school in 1997 he enrolled in Prestonsburg Community College but veered off of the educational path. He was encouraged by his wife of 10 years to return to school, complete his degree and be a role model for their nine year-old daughter.

Mr. Urias praises BSCTC faculty and staff for his wonderful postsecondary educational experience. He says they guided him in a direction he needed in order to succeed and accomplish his goals. "I had one instructor, Mr. Charles K. Moore, who went above and beyond and he is a cherished friend now. The Karate Club and Christian Student Union (C.S.U.) also helped me in so many ways to not just develop my mind, but also my body and soul."

Support from BSCTC gave Mr. Urias the confidence he needed to pursue a field outside his degree. He is now a Corrections Officer/Deputy Jailer for the Pike County Detention Center. Mr. Urias plans to pursue his lifelong ambition to earn an associate degree in criminal justice. He keeps a simple philosophy in mind for every situation... "It's like a recipe. You may like some ingredients better than others, but all ingredients are needed. This is proof the road of life will lead you down different paths, but with hard work everything will fall in place."

Healthy Living - Grief & Bereavement

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:16:00 -0500

In light of the recent school shootings of twenty 6 and 7-year-olds and their teachers and school administrators in Newtown, CT last December, I thought that this month’s topic might be helpful for the BSCTC community to consider.

Talking about death among adults is often awkward and a hard thing for many people to do. And, although death is a part of the human life cycle and is expected for people as they reach their golden years, we certainly do not expect it to happen to young people such as the ones it visited prematurely in Newtown, CT. When this type of horrific occurrence happens, many adults ask themselves “How could this tragedy have been prevented?” or “What more could I have done to help avoid this from happening?” As President Obama said in his condolence speech he delivered to the town of Newton on December 16^th, 2013, “we can do better.”

Kail and Cavanaugh (2013) have suggested these steps that adults must go through when dealing directly with the death of a loved one:

Accept the loss. Some people have difficulty actually believing that a death has occurred and may take elaborate steps to deny the death. You cannot begin to heal from a death unless you first accept that it has occurred.

Experience the emotional turmoil accompanying the loss. Not everyone grieves that same way for the same person. Some people may be glad that a loved one is finally at peace while other family members may feel very sad and depressed over the loss.

Endure life without the lost loved one. Many people have difficulty continuing family traditions when a member of the family has died. They may not be able to sit at the dining room table for meals, staring at the chair that will never be filled by the deceased person again. While it may take up to 2 years or more for a person to fully grieve for a close family member, if the survivor is still acutely overwrought by their loss beyond this time, then it may be time for them to seek help from a professional grief counselor.

Loosen your ties with the deceased. Some people may find this the hardest step to take in recovering from the loss of a loved one. This may be because of the guilt that they may feel since they are still living while their loved one is not. In fact, most elderly people never remove their wedding rings when their spouses die and choose not to date or develop any new romantic relationships after the death of their spouse. This pattern becomes more problematic for younger widows or widowers because they usually have a lot longer lifespan to live without a significant other in their lives. It is important to note that loosening ties with the deceased does not mean forgetting about them and never thinking about them again. Instead, it means going on with your life and developing additional strong relationships with others and more fully engaging in life as you did prior to the death of your loved one.

Next, I want to focus on how we can better minister to our grieving children who may have seen some of the photos of the children who were killed in the school shooting or perhaps are suffering from news-overload about the story which continues to make headlines and top our local news stations.

There are a few things you should know about when dealing with children and the concept of death. First, it is important for adults talking with bereaved children to keep a positive demeanor and be reassuring to the child so that he/she knows that they are safe and protected at home and at school. This will help your child to develop the courage and determination needed to be a productive member of the learning communities at their school and in society.

Secondly, be sure to consider your words carefully before speaking to your child about the death of a loved one. For instance, you do not want to tell your child that his/her deceased grandparent is “sleeping” or has “gone on a long vacation” because your child may develop phobias about going to bed at night (because grandma didn’t “wake-up”) or taking a subsequent vacation with your family (because grandma never returned). Instead, it is important to use the correct terminology that their loved one has died and answer only the questions that your child is asking about. To overload your child with extra facets of the death or their future losses is unnecessary and may lead to further confusion, anxiety, and psychological pain for your child.

Thirdly, many children do not fully appreciate the finality of death. They sometimes will feel that the death of a loved one is not forever and that the deceased family member or friend will come back as abruptly as they may have left the child. This may be the reason why your child may continually ask, “When is grandma (who is deceased) coming to see us?” Be sure to use patience and compassion when your child asks these types of questions in the weeks and months after the death has occurred.

Next, you should know that children sometimes feel personally responsible for the death of someone just because their last contact with the deceased may have been an unpleasant one. For instance, if “Johnny” yelled at his mother because she told him to clean-up his room and then later that day, his mother dies of a heart attack, then “Johnny” runs the risk of thinking that he had something to do with his mother’s death. While seeming silly to adults, children may continue to harbor these irrational feelings even if they do not talk with anyone about them.

Fifthly, it is important to encourage children to talk about their experiences of grief and to ask questions that they may have about the death(s). It is also important for you to let them know that you are a safe person for them to vent their feelings to and that you are there to listen and want to help them through this trauma.

Finally, children grieve in different ways; some may have nightmares and/or insomnia, others may have digestive issues and either overeat or stop eating altogether, still others may act out aggressively, some may become excessively clingy, others may become afraid or worried, while others may withdraw into themselves and not say a word. It is important to become aware of your child’s grieving reactions so that you can best reassure them and help them to cope successfully with the death(s) in their own ways.

To sum up:

Keep a positive and reassuring demeanor when addressing your child about death

Be mindful of the words you choose when talking with your child about death

Help your child realize the finality of death

Dispel your child’s feelings of guilt or causation about the death

Encourage your child to talk about their grief

Assist your child to become resilient after their period of mourning

Some activities that you can do to help your child understand more about death and the customary ways that we honor the dead in our society include the following:

Hold a funeral for a family pet including a short eulogy, prayers, burial, and marker so that the child can participate and ask questions about the processes on a smaller scale.

Bring your child to a cemetery and look at the grave stones. You can discuss the length of life of the different people buried there and you may start a discussion on some of the reasons why people die.

Include your child at wakes and/or funerals of family members or friends. This is important so that your child can learn the rituals routinely practiced in these events and so that your child can express his/her own grief about their loss among supportive mentors.

Point out the Obituary column in your local newspaper to your child and have a discussion about the people mentioned there. You can talk about their ages, places they came from, important things they accomplished in their lives, and causes of death, if provided. This activity can help your child know that death is a natural part of the life cycle and occurs more frequently than they may have previously thought.

Suggested References:

Harvey, J. (2002). Perspectives on Loss and Trauma: Assaults on the Self. Sage Publications: Thousand Oaks, CA.

Kail, R. & Cavanaugh, J. (2013). Human Development: A Lifespan View. 6^th edition. Wadsworth/Thompson Learning Publishers: United States.

Kelly, L. (2000). Don’t Ask for the Dead Man’s Golf Clubs. Workman Publishing: New York.

Rylant, C. (1997). Cat Heaven. The Blue Sky Press: New York.

Schiraldi, G. (2000). The Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Sourcebook. Lowell House: Lincolnwood, IL.

Williams, M. & Poijula, S. (2002). The PTSD Workbook. New Harbinger Publications, Inc.: Oakland, CA.

Voices of Appalachia Choir

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:37:00 -0500

The Big Sandy Community and Technical College Library is proud to present the Voices of Appalachia Choir on Thursday January 31, 2013 at 10:50 AM in the Gearheart Auditorium located on the Prestonsburg Campus.

It is free and open to the public. For further information, please contact Judy Howell at (606) 889-4750.

Voices of Appalachia Choir

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:37:00 -0500

It is free and open to the public. For further information, please contact Judy Howell at (606) 889-4750.

Fall 2012 President's List & Dean's List

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:24:00 -0500

Big Sandy Community and Technical College President Dr. George D. Edwards announces the President’s List & Dean's List for the Fall Semester 2012.

To qualify for the President’s List, students must be enrolled full time, complete 12 or more hours of classes 100 level or above and successfully maintain a 4.0 GPA.

To qualify for the Dean’s List students must be enrolled full time, complete 12 or more hours of classes 100 level or above and successfully maintain a 3.5 GPA.

President's List

Dean's List

Adams II, Roger Toyray
Adkins, Evangeline Camile
Allen, Cassandra Dawn
Allen, Houston L
Arnett, Lindsay A
Arnett, Ashley Nicole
Austin, Maison
Bailey, Billie Jo
Bailey, Cheyenne Santana
Baker, Kayla Michelle
Banks, Tasha Nasha
Blackburn, Keshia Jo
Blackburn, Andrea Lynn
Blanton, Zachary Brian
Borders, Nathan Martin
Brewer, Michelle Renee
Burke, Lashala Marie
Calhoun, Elaina Celeste
Callaway, Shalem Justus
Campbell, Blake Eliot
Cantrell, James Bradley
Casey, Tabitha Jo
Clark, Haley Suzanne
Clifton, April Dawn
Cline, Weston Hale
Coleman, Aleshia Leann
Coleman, Jesse James
Collins, Andrea Nicole
Collins, Beth Ann
Combs, Lindsey Brooke
Compton, Julie Lynne
Daniel, Edith Ilene
Davis, Jona Marie
Day, Rebecca
Doderer, Nehemiah Joseph
Fairchild, Nola Frances
Faith, Helen Blanche
Francis Jr., Paul David
Gibson, Kenneth Cruise
Gibson, Deirdre Nicole
Goble, Freda D
Gorman, Rebecca Karen
Hale, Cristy Lee
Hale, Landon Kane
Hall, Diana Lynn
Hampton, Autumn, Victoria Grace
Harris, Heather Lynn
Harris, Brice Anthony
Hatfield, Brandon Opa
Hatfield, Christi Reynolds
Hayes, Russell
Hayes, Rachael Celeste
Horn, Sherri
Houston, Madison Hope
Howard, Megan M
Hunter, Brenda S
Jacobs, Timra Lee
Jarrell, Kelsey Nicole
Johnson, Ashley D
Joseph, Haley Brooke
Jude, Adrienne Collette
Justice, Jason Matthew
Keeys, Melissa L.
Khattab, Hana
Kiser, Kristin Rena
Kohler, Brandon Henry
Lee, Tyler Miracle
Marcum, Alyssa Dawn
May, La'shawna K
May, Jonathan Daniel
McCarty, Avram Don
McDonald, Scott Daniel
Meade, Alyxandra Chadley
Miller, Brittany Nicole
Miller, James Edward
Mills, Peyton MacKenzie
Morris, Michelle Lynn
Newsome, Kyle Joseph
Newsome, kory Joe
Osborne, Joshua Columbus
Parsons, Melissa C
Patrick, Jonathan Gene
Pleasant, Carla Dawn
Porter, Cristal, Sarah Marie
Prater, Allyson Annette
Preece, Ashley Dawn
Pugh, Summer Rose
Ramey, Jonathan Fairley
Ramey, Elyzabeth, Kathryne Janyne
Ray, Richard Tyler
Risner, Nicholas Adam
Roberts, Matthew Mickale
Robinson, Summer Lynn
Rowe, Tanisha D
Salyer, Angela Sue
Salyer, Lisa Ann
Salyer, Shelia
Samons, Amy L
Sexton, Michael Brandon
Shepherd, Megan Nicole
Shepherd, Victor Dylan
Shisler Jr., Robert Edward
Skaggs, Ryan S
Skaggs, Chasity Dawn
Smith, Anita Marie
Sparks, Ashley Nicole
Sparks, Seth A
Stovall, Trevor James
Strong, Ashley R
Swafford, Nora Ann
Sweeney, Rebecca Alene
Sword, John Clearance
Tackett, Betty Jo
Tackett, Kyle David
Tackett, Dustin Ryan
Taylor, Olivia Dawn
Thacker, Garrett Cole
Thompson, Daphne Renee'
Trout, Angela Myrte
Vanover, Jonathan Roy
Wagner, Haley Elizabeth
Wallen, Jennifer Lee
Wells, Amber Michelle
Wills, Rheagan Mekele
Wireman, Sabrina
Wright, Kristy Diane
Wright, Taylor Morgan
Yarbrough, Jessica Renee
Ybarra, Jose L
Young, Maggie Kathleen
Yuhas, Alexandria Marie

Adams, Brandon Chase
Adams, Trevin Payne
Adams II, Roger Toyray
Adkins, Jennifer Rose
Adkins, Evangeline Camile
Adkins, Timothy Shyler
Akers, Davy
Allen, Cassandra Dawn
Allen, Houston L
Allen, Shawn Nathan
Anderson, Brandon Wade
Arnett, Lindsay A
Arnett, Ashley Nicole
Arnett, Caleb Logan
Austin, Maison
Ayres, Judy Rena
Bailey, Billie Jo
Bailey, Shawn Nicholas
Bailey, Cheyenne Santana
Bailey, Nigel Joe
Bailey, Zachary Austin
Baker, Brandy M
Baker, Kayla Michelle
Baldridge, Dylan Blake
Baldwin, Denita Jo
Banks, Tasha Nasha
Barr, Christopher Linwood
Bartley, Courtney La'sha
Bartley, Stormie Reshae
Bartley, Dara Renee
Bates, Brandon Carl
Belcher, Austin Matthew
Belcher, Savannah Jade
Belcher, Kala Lynn
Bentley, Christopher Cody
Bentley, Kaci Richelle
Bentley, Samuel David
Bentley, Nicholas Bobby
Bentley, Kelsey Rae
Blackburn, John Westley
Blackburn, Keshia Jo
Blackburn, Shayna Elizabeth
Blackburn, Andrea Lynn
Blanton, James
Blanton, Zachary Brian
Blanton, Tena Mae
Borders, Nathan Martin
Bowen, Edgar Alexander
Bowen, Beth Ann
Brackett, Brandi Lorraine
Bradley, Franklin Curtis
Branham, Derek T
Branham, Allyson Brooke
Brescoach, Jeremy Scott
Brewer, Michelle Renee
Brizendine, Michael Everett
Brown, Garrett Woodson
Bryant, Ashley Nashea
Bundy, Amelia Llewellyn
Burchett, Jeffery Scott
Burchett, LaTracia Sue
Burchett, Joshua Ryan
Burke, Lashala Marie
Bush, Ashley Dawn
Cain, Elizabeth C
Caldwell, Samuel Nathan
Caldwell, Candice Michelle
Calhoun, Elaina Celeste
Call, William
Callaway, Shalem Justus
Campbell, Blake Eliot
Campbell, Matthew
Cantrell, Richard Logan
Cantrell, David Michael
Cantrell, James Bradley
Carter, Christopher Seth
Case, Cody Travis
Casey, Tabitha Jo
Caskey, Emily Rebekah
Castle, Charles Roger
Caudill, James R.
Chapman, Abriam Tyler
Charles, Courtney Lynn
Clark, Haley Suzanne
Clark, Logan Keith
Clifton, April Dawn
Cline, Weston Hale
Coleman, Toni D
Coleman, Joseph Lee
Coleman, Aleshia Leann
Coleman, Jesse James
Coleman, Mia Danielle
Collins, Tiffany Nicole
Collins, Andrea Nicole
Collins, Beth Ann
Collins, Zachary Dane
Collins, Kasey Janelle
Colvin, Dennis
Combs, Lindsey Brooke
Compton, Cody Douglas
Compton, Justin Michael
Compton, Julie Lynne
Compton, Jamie Douglas
Conley, Erin Alise
Conley, Stephanie L
Conn, Dana Renee
Conn, Nicholas Ryan
Cool, Brittany Morgan
Cornett, Jessica Lynn
Cornett, Kaitlynn Nicole
Cornette, Brent Michael
Courtney, Gage Alan
Craft, Sarah Ann
Crager, Erika Lashay
Crager, Ashley Brooke
Cross, Larry B
Cure, Kayla Danielle
Curnell, Nathaniel Lee
Damron, Bobby J
Daniel, Jay Lloyd
Daniel, Mary B.
Daniel, Harley Jessica
Daniel, Edith Ilene
Darnell, Greg A
Davis, Jona Marie
Davis, Mallory Meshell
Davis, Emily Elizabeth
Day, Rebecca
DeBoard, Luke Dalton
Delong, Amanda Gwen
Dial, Tommy R
Dials, Stephanie Lynn
Doderer, Nehemiah Joseph
Donta, Jamila Loralee
Dunn, Daniel Lee
Edwards, Robert Timothy
Elkins, Kyle Ray
Ervin, Amadi Latteffa
Estep, Monica Lynne
Evans, Shannon Nicole
Everidge, Dustin Dwayne
Fairchild, Nola Frances
Fairchild, Timothy Michael
Faith, Helen Blanche
Fannin, Kimberly Raelyn
Fannin, Chelsea Elaine
Ferrari, John K
Fields, Barry D
Fisher, Lindy Michele
Forbes, Ceara Monique
Francis Jr., Paul David
Frasure, Angelica Renea
Frasure, Brandi Michelle
Frasure, Christal Gail
Gauze, Chris Shawn
Gibson, Kenneth Cruise
Gibson, Deirdre Nicole
Goble, Chelsea I.
Goble, Michelle Renee
Goble, Freda D
Goforth, Kenneth Jared
Gorman, Rebecca Karen
Graves, William Travis
Greer, Breanna Nicole
Griffith, Kyle Burton
Grimm, Matthew Lee
Gullett, Matthew Hayes
Gullett, Anna Marie
Hackworth, Tommy Lee
Haiduk, Jessica Lynn
Hale, Cristy Lee
Hale, Andrew Skyler
Hale, Landon Kane
Hall, Diana Lynn
Hall, Audra Leigh
Hall, Elizabeth Anne
Hall, Adam Tyler
Hamilton, Shalonna Lynn
Hamilton, Rachael Michelle
Hammonds, Emily Michelle
Hampton, Autumn ,Victoria Grace
Harris, Heather Lynn
Harris, Brice Anthony
Hatfield, Brandon Opa
Hatfield, Dustin J
Hatfield, Christi Reynolds
Hatfield, Brooke L
Hay, Mary Elizabeth
Hayes, Russell
Hayes, Rachael Celeste
Hayton, Ashleigh Kenella
Heinrich, Jessica Robin
Hensley, Kayla Dotson
Hinkle, Terry Austin
Holbrook II, Kenneth Wayne
Holland, Bethany Shylon
Holliman, Breonna Leann
Hopkins, Shawn Wayne
Hopson, Leigha Danielle
Horn, Sherri
Houston, Madison Hope
Howard, Amanda Noel
Howard, Megan M
Howard, Kelli Paige
Howell, Brian Tyler
Howell, Zachary Thomas
Howell, Haley Brooke
Hughes, Tiffany Joyce
Hunt, Bethanie Alyssa
Hunter, Brenda S
Isaac, Joslyn Deeann
Jackson, Dustin Grae
Jacobs, Timra Lee
Jamerson, Clay Matthew
James, Jay Brian
James, Sherry C
Jarrell, Franklin C.
Jarrell, Brittany Lasha
Jarrell, Kelsey Nicole
Jenkins, Jeffery
Johnson, Tom Wayne
Johnson, Jesse Wynne
Johnson, Ashley D
Johnson, Stephanie Kaye
Johnson, Alyssa Ann
Johnson, Kasey Lynn
Johnson, Rachal Charity
Jones, Sasha Lynn
Joseph, Haley Brooke
Joyce, Cameron Dean
Jude, Adrienne Collette
Justice, Jason Matthew
Justice II, Charles Edward
Kavelish, Linda V.
Keeys, Melissa L.
Khan, Waqar
Khattab, Asaad
Khattab, Hana
Kime, Clinton Allen
King, Johnnie
Kinney, Lonnie Randell
Kirk, Phyllis Jo-Lyn
Kiser, Kristin Rena
Kohler, Brandon Henry
Lee, Tyler Miracle
Lell, Kenneth Gary
Lemaster, Joshua Shane
Lemaster, Jeremy Ray
Little, Kristin Paige
Ly, Sean
Lycan, Joseph Daniel
Lykins, Timothy Ray
Mapes, Nicholas Dalton
Marcum, Alyssa Gabrielle
Marcum, Alyssa Dawn
Marcum, Freddie Don
Marple, John Owen
Martin, Tiffany Nichole
Matson, Francesca Nicole
May, La'shawna K
May, Jonathan Daniel
May, Matt Dillon
May, Michael D
Maynard, Shea Samantha
Maynard, Larry Trent
Maynard, Helen Marie
McCarty, Avram Don
McCoy, Cassandra Ann
McCoy, Austin Wayne
Mccoy, Corey David
McDonald, Scott Daniel
Mcguire, Aaron David
McGuire, Patrick Michael
Meade, Alyxandra Chadley
Meade, Trenton Christopher
Meek, Elizabeth A
Meek III, Walter R
Miller, Brittany Nicole
Miller, James Edward
Mills, Courtney R
Mills, Danna M
Mills, Peyton MacKenzie
Mims, Charles Martin
Mitchell-Thompson, Katrina Renee
Moore, Kes Lauren
Morgan, Crystal Williamson
Morris, Michelle Lynn
Morris, Liberty Starr
Morrison, Katina R
Mullins, Karen Sue
Muncy, Justin Caleb
Muncy, Gregory Ryan
Muncy, Austin Patrick
Murphy, Jana Lynn
Mutter, Christopher Carl
Nelson, Justin Tyler
Newman, Marleana
Newsom, Levi David
Newsome, Kyle Joseph
Newsome, Bethany Noel
Newsome, kory Joe
Noe, Robert Cody
Osborne, Cindy Renae
Osborne, Justin Charles
Osborne, Joshua Columbus
Owsley, Whitney Decole
Parrott, Rebecca Annette
Parsons, Letitia Suzette
Parsons, Melissa C
Patrick, Jonathan Gene
Pelphrey, Jarrod Evan
Pelphrey, John E
Pennington, Jessica Marie
Perry, Monica Ray
Phillips, Marilyn Renee
Pitts, Patrick, Rufus Lee
Pleasant, Carla Dawn
Porter, Cristal, Sarah Marie
Potter, Clara Madison
Prater, Allyson Annette
Preece, Ashley Dawn
Preston, Amanda Priscilla
Preston, Joy Elaine
Pugh, Summer Rose
Ramey, Jonathan Fairley
Ramey, Lacey Dawn
Ramey, Elyzabeth, Kathryne Janyen
Ratliff, Rebecca Lasha
Ratliff, Leanna Michelle
Ray, Richard Tyler
Reynolds, Kaci Lauren
Rice, Ethan M
Richardson, Terry Joshua
Risner, Nicholas Adam
Roberts, Heather Jean
Roberts, Vernon Dean
Roberts, Matthew Mickale
Robinson, Brandy Necole
Robinson, Leslie
Robinson, Christopher Cody
Robinson, Summer Lynn
Ross, Ashley Nicole
Rowe, Katherine Mae
Rowe, Zachary Nicholas
Rowe, Tanisha D
Salyer, Angela Sue
Salyer, Lisa Ann
Salyer, Shelia
Salyer, Alysons, Jade King
Samons, Amy L
Sellards, Bennie Travis
Sexton, Michael Brandon
Sexton, Cory Nathaniel
Shadrick, Ryan Dalton
Shepherd, Megan Nicole
Shepherd, Victor Dylan
Shisler Jr. , Robert Edward
Short, Jordan Nicole
Skaggs, Ryan S
Skaggs, Elizabeth Renea
Skaggs, Chasity Dawn
Slone, Crystal Lee
Slone, Samantha Lynn
Slone, Toni
Slone, Jordan Wright
Slone, Lindsey Nicole
Slone, Nikolaos Lee
Smith, Robert C
Smith, Anita Marie
Smith, Ernest David
Sparks, Ashley Nicole
Sparks, Seth A
Spears, Brandon G
Spradlin, Elizabeth M
Stacy, Carmel
Stacy, Andy Harrison
Stambaugh, Rebekah D
Stambaugh, Elizabeth Ann
Stamper, Benjamin Edward
Stanley, Sean David
Stapleton, Cassandra F
Stephens, Timothy Bryan
Stephens, Mercedes Rae
Stepp, Michaela Lynn
Stevens, Leighton Scott
Stiltner, Kayla Anne
Stovall, Randi Nichole
Stovall, Trevor James
Strong, Ashley R
Stumbo, Santanna Nicole
Stumbo, Billie Darrelle
Sturgill, Hali Danette
Sullivan, Caleb Dane
Swafford, Nora Ann
Sweeney, Rebecca Alene
Sword, John Clearance
Tackett, Betty Jo
Tackett, Alexandria Lianne
Tackett, Lauren Amanda
Tackett, Kyle David
Tackett, Bethany L
Tackett, Austin Coby
Tackett, Dustin Ryan
Tackett, Zachary Lee
Taylor, Olivia Dawn
Taylor, Kristen
Taylor, Dana Lynn
Thacker, Garrett Cole
Thompson, Daphne Renee'
Thompson, Gina
Thornsbury, Bethany Brooke
Tibbs, John B
Trout, Samantha S
Trout, Angela Myrte'
Turner, Shannon Blake
Vanover, Jonathan Roy
Wagner, Haley Elizabeth
Wallen, Jennifer Lee
Waugh, Kristian Nicole
Wells, Amber Michelle
Wells, Megan Alicia
Wells, Shana Kellie
Wells, Michael Albert
West, Amanda Ryan
West, Sierra P
Whitaker, Amber N
White, Christal Jean
Williams, Lora Hope
Williamson, Jayna Desiree
Williamson, Troy Brandon
Wills, Rheagan Mekele
Wireman, Sabrina
Witten, Paula Nicole
Workman, Jeremy, Issac Trenton
Wright, Kristy Diane
Wright, Taylor Morgan
Yarbrough, Jessica Renee
Yates, Rachel Jacqueline
Ybarra, Jose L
Young, Maggie Kathleen
Yuhas, Alexandria Marie

Laser Floyd

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:30:00 -0500

On Saturday night, Jan. 26th, we will have a full moon in the sky; the fool “Wolf Moon” as it is known in the astronomy field. But even though the front of the moon will be illuminated by the sun, The East Kentucky Science Center and Planetarium will be focused on the Dark Side of the Moon; as in Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon.”

Back by popular request is our night time laser show. On Jan. 26th join us at the Planetarium for the Music of Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon.” Listen to this classic, from one of the most powerful sound systems in the state, while laser lights dance above your head on our 40 foot diameter dome.

More information and pricing for the EKSC Laser Shows, and other science center attractions, available here.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 13:58:00 -0500

Big Sandy Community & Technical College will be closed Jan. 21st in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.

BSCTC Student Id Road Tour

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:56:00 -0500

January 14, 2013
Prestonsburg Campus
Student Center Atrium
11:30 – 1:30

January 17, 2013
Prestonsburg Campus
Student Center Atrium
11:30 – 1:30

January 22, 2013
Pikeville Campus
Conference Room
11:30- 1:30

January 23, 2013
Hager Hill Campus
Conference Room
9:00-12:00

January 24, 2013
Mayo Campus
BSCTC Café
1:00-3:00

BSCTC Student Id Road Tour Continues!

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:56:00 -0500

The BSCTC Student ID Road Trip Continues! Get your student ID made quickly and easily at these times and locations:

Pikeville Campus
February 5, 2013
11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Conference

Hager Hill
February 6, 2013
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Conference Room

Mayo Campus
February 6, 2013
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
BSCTC Café

College Goal Sunday

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:34:00 -0500

Find money for college! Big Sandy Community and Technical College can help.

College Goal Sunday
Sunday, January 13, 2013
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Student Center, Prestonsburg Campus

Get free, on-site professional assistance completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Talk to financial aid professionals about financial aid resources and how to apply
Get information regarding state-wide student services, admission requirements, and more!
Students and families and remember to bring the things you'll need. You also get answers to your questions.

MLK Presentation

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:20:00 -0500

The Office of Cultural Diversity Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

12:00 – 1:00, Thursday, January 17th
Pastor Justin Preston
Blackman Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church
Clincho, Virginia

Gearheart Auditorium, Pike Building, Prestonsburg campus

Quick Start Student Schedule Pickup

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:24:00 -0500

High School Seniors who participated in Quick Start Registration this past November may pick up their Quick Start schedule Friday, January 11th from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the following locations:

Prestonsburg Campus - Student Center Room 110
Pikeville Campus - 1st Floor, Area outside of the Administrative Suite
Mayo Campus - Building C, Beside the Admissions Office

For more information please call 606-886-3863 ext. 64751.

School Book Store

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 13:13:00 -0500

Services Available

Rental Program

When you RENT you save over 50%
You are able to highlight, take notes and make them your own.
You are emailed friendly reminders when your rentals are due back in case you forget when they are due. Rentals are due back 10 days after finals each semester.

Used Books

USED save up to 25%
Sell your used textbooks back and get up to 50% cash back if your instructor reuses the book the following semester. We do buyback the week of finals every semester. We advertise the days and times by emails, Facebook, and flyers around campus.

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A Holiday Message

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:00:00 -0500

A special message from BSCTC this holiday season.

Nixon 100

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 10:18:00 -0500

During the years 1969-1974 society had many great changes. Man landed on the moon, Vietnam War, Woodstock, Beetles broke up, floppy disks invented, VCR was invented, terrorist attack Olympic Games, Sears Tower was built. These things and many more were done while one man from a poverty stricken family reigned as leader of the free world.

We invite you to a day of commemoration in honor of the late President Richard Nixon. January will mark what would be the 100th birthday of Richard Nixon. Nixon who served as President of the United States of America from 1969-1974 is the only President to resign from office amid controversy. In an attempt to recognize the many things that happened in society during this time, Big Sandy Community and Technical College has setup a day of activities covering topics from Watergate to the Civil Rights. The days events will capstone with a concert affectionately named Woodstock in Prestonsburg. Please plan on joining us.

More information, and complete schedule, is available on the event page.

BSCTC Board of Directors Meeting

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 10:55:00 -0500

The Big Sandy Community & Technical College Board of Directors will meet December 6th, at 5:30 p.m. in the Gearheart Conference Room in the Student Center on the Prestonsburg Campus.

Visit here for more information about our Board of Directors

Food For Finals

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 10:30:00 -0500

Why study on an empty stomach? Come get your fill across all campuses!

December 3- 5
Time: 11:00
While supplies last

Venues:

Prestonsburg Student Center

Monday – Pizza Sponsored by: Student Activities
Tuesday- P & J Brown Bag Lunch Sponsored by: PTK
Wednesday - Lunch Sponsored by: BCM

Pikeville Atrium

Monday-Thursday Sponsored by: First Year Experience Liz Cole

Hager Hill Conference Room

Monday Pizza Sponsored by; Student Activities
Tuesday- Wednesday Sponsored b: Faculty/Staff

Mayo Building E Cafe

Monday Pizza Sponsored by: Student Activities
Tuesday-Wednesday Sponsored by: Faculty/Staff

SKCTC & HCTC Regional Radiography Pre-Admission Conference

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 11:17:00 -0500

Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College / Hazard Community and Technical College Regional Radiography Program Pre-Admission Conference

Pikeville Campus of BSCTC

Clayton Little Building - Room 205
Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 3:30 pm

Prestonsburg Campus of Big Sandy

Community & Technical College
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 3:00 pm

To be considered for the SKCTC/HCTC Fall 2013 Class!

The Importance of Volunteering

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:13:00 -0400

We have all been asked, from time to time, to assist others with their tasks. And, sometimes we are willing and able to help them, while at other times, we do not wish to cooperate with the request. This month’s topic deals with the advantages of volunteering and why it is important to do so when you are able.

Volunteering provides many benefits to everyone. For instance, by helping someone else, you are helping to satisfy some of the needs of the ones you help, you usually feel good about yourself for assisting those less-well-off than yourself, and you serve as an excellent role model for others who may observe or hear about your kindnesses to other people. Furthermore, you can even enhance your future and resume by participating in volunteer activities, as most employers and colleges consider these activities very valuable in developing useful experiences and good character traits in their future employees or students.

When someone asks for your help, or you just simply see a need and fill it without being directly asked, then you are providing an important service to those in need. By helping to fulfill their needs, these people can go on to have a better day and positive moods can be infectious! You will never know the true impact of your kindness and cooperation when you help someone, yet it can be dramatic. For instance, if you help your grandmother by cutting her grass on a sunny afternoon, then that will be one less thing that she will have to worry about. This may help to reduce her blood pressure and give her some extra peace of mind—both things that you may have no idea about. By volunteering to coach a soccer team or to make sandwiches to feed the hungry, you may never know the true impact that your time, resources, and talents have had on the players or those without food, but chances are good that your kindness and compassion will encourage these people to be thankful and to pass it forward to others like themselves, as they are able.

When people help others, it is a satisfying and pleasant feeling to know that you have made a positive difference for someone else. And, feeling good about your deeds can improve your own emotional health. In fact, volunteering is sometimes used as a form of therapy for people suffering from anxiety, mood, and other mental disorders. On a more physical note, providing active assistance to others can release endorphins in our brains which are the ‘feel-good’ chemicals in our bodies. Just like exercise can lift the mood and provide better health and relaxation for those who are active, working for the good of others can result in similar positive effects.

Adults and children who volunteer are good role models for their peers and other bystanders. By watching the things that helpful volunteers do, others can become inspired and, in turn, volunteer their services to others in need. Adults who volunteer also tend to encourage their own children to volunteer, too. This continues the cycle and helps to develop compassion and an active interest in the welfare of others in today’s youth and in society, in general. And, no one can underestimate the importance of these phenomena for the present and future generations to come.

Volunteering to help others can also provide practical experience for those looking for a career or to enhance their chances at being accepted into college. It is never too early to start volunteering and even children and teenagers can help make a positive difference to people in their communities. These collective experiences can be added to your work/volunteer history that you may create for subsequent work and college applications. Volunteering to help others less fortunate illustrates a depth of care and compassion for others which many employers and college admissions boards appreciate.

In order to get started volunteering, you will need a few things:

1) Determine a need or interest in your community

2) Consult with the people already in charge of that area

3) Volunteer your time and talents to improve the need

To find a place to volunteer, just think of local agencies in your community that focus on improving the lives of its residents. For instance, churches, nursing homes, hospitals, schools, food banks, animal shelters, and libraries are just a few of the many places for opportunities that you can investigate to help make a significant difference in the lives of others.

Here is a partial list of such agencies in the Prestonsburg area:

Animal Shelter

Floyd County Animal Shelter 886-3189

Churches

Auxier Freewill Baptist Church 886-3490

Church of Christ 886-6223

First Christian Church 886-8551

First Presbyterian Church 886-2214

First United Methodist Church 886-8031

Fitzpatrick First Baptist Church 886-6204

Little Paint First Church of God 886-3699

St. James Episcopal Church 886-8046

St. Martha Catholic Church 874-9526

Spurlock Old Regular Baptist Church 886-6366

Commercial Food Bank

God’s Pantry—East Food Bank 886-2374

Hospitals

Highlands Regional Medical Center 886-8511

VA Prestonsburg Primary Care Clinic 886-1970

Library

Floyd County Library 886-2284

Nursing Homes

Prestonsburg Health Care Center 886-2378

Riverview Health Care Center 886-9178

Schools

Auxier Center for Continuing Education 886-0709

Family Resource Center 639-6967

Floyd County Board of Education 874-3553

Prestonsburg High School 886-2252

Robinson Creek Elementary School 639-9318

Suggested References :

Friedman, J. & Roehlkepartain, J. (2012). Doing Good Together: 101 Easy, Meaningful Service Projects for Families, Schools, and Communities. Free Spirit Press.

Lewis, B. (2012). The Kids Guide to Service Projects: Over 500 Service Ideas for Young People Who Want to Make a Difference. Free Spirit Press.

Rondeau, A. (2011) Volunteering (United We Stand). Sandcastle Publishers.

Silverstein, S. (1964). The Giving Tree. Harper Collins Publishers.

Questions or Comments? Please contact: Sabra Jacobs, Professor of Psychology, Big Sandy Community and Technical College, 1 Bert T. Combs Drive, Prestonsburg, KY 41653; email sabra.jacobs@kctcs.edu ; call (606) 889-4778; or stop by my office Pike Building, room 209 f on the Prestonsburg Campus.

BSCTC Annual Chili Cook-off/ Student Organizations Bake Sale

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 09:48:00 -0400

Venue: Prestonsbug Campus Student Center
Date: November 29, 2012*
Time: 11:30 am - 1: 20 pm
Chili Cook-off Entries : November 14,2012
Student Organizations sign-up: November 13, 2012
Contact: Vera Joiner x 64798 or vera.joiner@kctcs.edu

(* Notice, Date Rescheduled from November 15)

3rd Annual Alumni Homecoming

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:38:00 -0400

Big Sandy Community and Technical College recently hosted the 3rd Annual Alumni Homecoming on Friday evening, September 21st. The campus was buzzing with great conversation, the excitement of seeing old friends and colleagues, enjoying good food and wonderful entertainment.

Various displays were available for all to enjoy from the Cosmetology Program, the East Kentucky Science Center, Respiratory Care Program and Workforce Solutions. Everyone enjoyed browsing through the memorabilia that included year books, photos and a scrap book from the Mayo Technical College that included newspaper clippings, pictures and other significant historical information.

Nellie Baldwin and daughter, Jeremy Dempsey and Michelle Fields provided the audience with a wonderful selection of music. Comments were made by Mr. Jim Caldwell, WYMT Chief Meteorologist and also from Mr. Keith Caudill, Director of the Mountain Arts Center and a 2010 BSCTC Outstanding Alumnus. Keith commented, “my educational experience at PCC was wonderful, it has truly changed my life forever.” Jim talked briefly about the devastation from the recent tornados and expressed his delight in the fact that the college has worked closely to ensure that the students directly impacted by this devastation have the opportunity to continue their education.

Approximately 150 people were in attendance and seemed to enjoy the evening. For more information about the Big Sandy Alumni Association, contact Leslie M. Bays at (606) 886-7391.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:38:00 -0400

Each Wednesday in October wear pink to show your support. Prestonsburg students can stop by the Regional and Cultural Diversity Center Sc-106 and pick up your free Breast Cancer Awareness Bracelet. Pikeville students can pick up their items in the Administrative Suite, and Mayo / Hager Hill students can pick up their items in the Business Office.

Sponsored by the Multicultural Student Organization.

Fourth Annual Halloween Costume Contest

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:17:00 -0400

Faculty, Staff and Students please dress up in your costume of choice Tuesday, October 30th. Voting will take place at 12:00p.m.

Prestonsburg Campus - Student Center
Pikeville Campus - Foyer
Mayo Campus - Building C Foyer

Awards will be given by audience choice. Please use good taste when choosing your costume.

For more information contact Tina Terry at ext. 67374 or Jennifer Bailey at Ext. 64734

Big Sandy News & Events

Miners' Surface Retraining and Miners' Underground Retraining

Training Schedule

Surface Retraining

Underground Retraining

Early Childhood Fair

Healthy Living - Stay-Cations

Miners' Surface Retraining and Miners' Underground Retraining

Training Schedule

Surface Retraining

Underground Retraining

Stephanie Bunyard Balances Life, College, Stays Steadfast in Pursuit of MIT Degree

Congratulations Spring 2013 Graduates

Spring 2013 Graduation

Groovin' for the Cure - Relay for Life Car Show

Celebrating the Graduating Class of 2013

The William G. Duke Golf Scramble

ACT Math Workshops in April

Algebra

Geometry

2012-2013 Great Teacher Award

Eastern Europe Trip 2014

Good Friday Hours

Family Science & Math Event

Great Teacher Award Nominations

Transfer Fair

Outstanding Alumni

Scholarship Deadline

Bad Girls of the Bible

President's Message

Caudill Players

2013 SGA Elections

Applications Accepted March 4 - 8, 2013

Elections Conducted: April 1 - 5, 2013

Locations for Voting:

Library Student Apreciation

Mayo Campus

Pikeville Campus

Prestonsburg Campus

Travel Abroad Opportunity to Amsterdam, Paris, and London

Gamer's Guild - Reboot

Chess Club Open Meeting

Super Sunday Hall of Fame - Raul Urias

Healthy Living - Grief & Bereavement

Voices of Appalachia Choir

Voices of Appalachia Choir

Fall 2012 President's List & Dean's List

Laser Floyd

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

BSCTC Student Id Road Tour

BSCTC Student Id Road Tour Continues!

College Goal Sunday

MLK Presentation

Quick Start Student Schedule Pickup

School Book Store

Services Available

Rental Program

Used Books

e-Books

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CONVENIENCE

FULL REFUND

A Holiday Message

Nixon 100

BSCTC Board of Directors Meeting

Food For Finals

Venues:

Prestonsburg Student Center

Pikeville Atrium

Hager Hill Conference Room

Mayo Building E Cafe

SKCTC & HCTC Regional Radiography Pre-Admission Conference

The Importance of Volunteering

BSCTC Annual Chili Cook-off/ Student Organizations Bake Sale

3rd Annual Alumni Homecoming

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Fourth Annual Halloween Costume Contest

When You Shop Your Campus Bookstore, You’re Guaranteed:

THE RIGHT TEXTBOOK