Saturday, November 29, 2008
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Big Sandy Community & Technical College
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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.
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. 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.
Academics
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.
The faculty and staff of Big Sandy Community and Technical College are dedicated to helping students succeed in accomplishing their objectives. A strong student service program supports each individual’s 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.
The College offers programs and courses of study in general, developmental, technical, and career education; student development; community and public service; and lifelong learning. Through these programs and courses, the College awards continuing education units, diplomas, certificates, and associate degrees consistent with the comprehensive nature of the institution
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. 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.
Academics
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.
The faculty and staff of Big Sandy Community and Technical College are dedicated to helping students succeed in accomplishing their objectives. A strong student service program supports each individual’s 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.
The College offers programs and courses of study in general, developmental, technical, and career education; student development; community and public service; and lifelong learning. Through these programs and courses, the College awards continuing education units, diplomas, certificates, and associate degrees consistent with the comprehensive nature of the institution
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