ECTC to Open Extended Hours July 27 - August 1

July 9, 2015, 9:22 am

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Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is extending its main campus hours to prospective students during its first “Rush Week,” July 27 – August 1. The “Rush Week” will allow students to complete their applications, fill out financial aid forms, request necessary transcripts and test scores, talk to academic advisors, and even register for classes if their enrollment packets are complete.
Offices that serve students, including admissions, financial aid, advising, the assessment center and the bookstore, will be open July 27 – 31 from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. (M-F) and August 1 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. (Sat). The extended evening and Saturday hours are designed to accommodate those people who can’t visit the college office during regular office hours but would like to enroll in classes for the fall semester.
“Rush Week” will be held on the Elizabethtown Campus only. The Fort Knox, Leitchfield and Springfield Campuses will be open their regular hours.
Fall semester classes begin Monday, August 17. The college also offers 12-week sessions which begin in September, and 8-week bi-term classes which begin in October. Students can check the academic calendar on the ECTC website for specific registration and payment deadlines.
General registration will be held on August 5 and 6 from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. according to the following alphabetical schedule:
Date         9-10:30     10:30-12     12-1:30     1:30-3     3 -4:30     4:30-6:00
August 5     A – B         C – D         Closed     E – G         H – K         A – K
August 6     L – N         O – R         Closed     S – T         U – Z         A – Z
For more information, contact ECTC at 270-769-2371 or visit the website at www.elizabethtown.kctcs.edu.

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ECTC to Open Extended Hours July 27 - August 1

July 27, 2015, 5:00 am

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Barons Soccer tryouts for mens and womens teams

July 29, 2015, 3:00 pm

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Elizabethtown Community and Technical College men’s and women’s soccer teams will hold tryouts in the next few weeks. All prospective players must show proof of a sports physical and have an ECTC college ID number.
Men’s soccer tryouts are July 31, August 3 and August 4 from 6 – 8 p.m. at Nicholas Soccer Field in Elizabethtown.
Women’s soccer tryouts are July 29 and August 3 from 6 – 8 p.m. at Nicholas Soccer Field in Elizabethtown.
For more information on Barons sports at ECTC, please contact Dr. Dale Buckles at 270-706-8431 or email dale.buckles@kctcs.edu

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Technical Program Information Event August 4

July 28, 2015, 12:37 pm

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You are invited to learn about the many Technical Program degrees offered at ECTC, tour the programs and chat with faculty about your options. It doesn't matter if you just graduated from high school, just completed your GED, or if you've been out of school for a while. We have what you're looking for to help you succeed.

All technical programs will be open Tuesday, August 4 from 5 - 7 p.m. in the Occupational Technical Building.

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The News Enterprise editorial: "BuildSmart by helping ECTC"

July 29, 2015, 12:42 pm

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Editorial: July 29, 2015
Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 2:00 am (Updated: July 29, 2:00 am)
ISSUE: Renovation of first building on campus
OUR VIEW: Community commitment needed
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College Presi¬dent and CEO Dr. Thelma White recently announced an innovative plan to renovate the first building constructed on the ECTC campus and asked for the community’s help to meet special criteria for funding the project.
The BuildSmart Initiative was approved last year by the Kentucky General Assembly.It permits ECTC and the other 15 colleges in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System for the first time to issue agency bonds to fund the top capital project for each campus.
However, each college is required to demonstrate community support by raising 25 percent of the total scope of the project before bonds can be issued for the remaining 75 percent of the total cost.
ECTC’s top project, the renovation of the James S. Owen Building, is a $1 million endeavor to address aging infrastructure and enhance technology, accessibility, safety and facilitation of the teaching and learning process.
The 35,000-square-foot building is named for the college’s founding president. It houses arts and humanities, education and early childhood programs plus an art gallery, a community room, the Japanese School, faculty and staff offices and other support areas. Most students who have studied on the campus have taken classes in the Owen Building and college officials say the building will provide classroom and laboratory space for future generations.
Under the BuildSmart pro¬gram, ECTC must raise $250,000 by January to meet the necessary requirements to issue bonds to fund the renovation project.
College officials and volunteers are working to achieve that goal. With our collective help, reaching it should be an easy task to complete.
For half a century, ECTC has been a steadfast community partner, helping to improve the lives of citizens, supporting business and industry development, and enhancing local projects and economic development initiatives.
Residents, organizations, business and industry all have benefitted from partnerships with ECTC. Now it’s time for the community to demonstrate support for our local college and to invest financially in its future.
BuildSmart provides a wonderful opportunity to do just that. Contact ECTC’s BuildSmart Team by calling 270-706-8580.
This editorial reflects a consensus of The News-Enterprise editorial board.

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Mother/Son Graduate from ECTC Together

July 31, 2015, 6:00 am

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Mothers and sons share many of life’s milestones: first steps, first days of school, birthdays, and celebrations of accomplishments in school, sports, church and more. But Natalie and David Cruz added an exceptional milestone to their long list of shared experiences…they both donned cap and gown and walked at their college graduation ceremony together.
Natalie and David Cruz, of Radcliff, walked with more than 200 classmates at the 2015 Elizabethtown Community and Technical College Commencement ceremony on May 11 in the gymnasium at Central Hardin High School. Natalie, a native of Germany, and her son, David, a 2012 graduate of North Hardin Christian School, graduated with associate degrees. Natalie is the first in her family to earn a college degree.
David took the more traditional approach to his college education. Straight out of high school, he entered ECTC and earned an Associate in Arts Degree, and is now transferring to Western Kentucky University. He was involved in campus activities, like Student Government Association, while holding down a job to help pay tuition and living expenses. When David decided to participate in the commencement ceremony, he convinced his mother to share this unique milestone with him. Natalie, who began her college career in 2002, agreed it was an accomplishment worth celebrating.
Natalie arrived in the United States in 1994, newly married to a US serviceman. She earned her GED in 1995 and moved to Kentucky in 1999. “I worked hard to learn English. General Hospital was my language tutor,” she laughs, “along with Sesame Street and my son, David. I decided to enroll at ECTC in 2002, starting out as a business major and then switching to criminal justice.”
But a divorce and three-year fight with cancer slowed her academic progress. She began working with special needs students in the Hardin County School district, which helped her decide to focus her studies on social work, with a goal to work for Child Protective Services.
“When David enrolled at ECTC, I decided to go back to school and finish my degree,” said Natalie. “He helped tutor me, and I couldn’t have done it without his support.”
Over the years David had also developed an interest in social work. While in high school he participated in Teen Court, in which teens adjudicate minor legal infractions of other teens, by playing the roles of juror, defense and prosecuting attorneys with an adult judge. So now mother and son are both moving into social work careers.
“I will be attending WKU in the Fall to study Social Work with a minor in Religious Studies,” said David. “My goal is to earn my Master’s Degree while I gain experience working for the state on scholarship.” Natalie, who earned an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice, will begin her studies at WKU in the Spring of 2016.
But in the meantime, the two will spend time this summer working together at McAlister’s Deli in Elizabethtown. “David helps me connect with the younger people,” said Natalie, “and I keep him grounded. But I’m excited for him to move to the next level of his education on his own. He has a lot to offer.”
David is equally proud of his mom, as they both look forward to the next chapter in their lives.

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Technical Program Information Event August 4

August 4, 2015, 2:00 pm

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All technical programs will be open Tuesday, August 4 from 5 - 7 p.m. in the Occupational Technical Building.

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Fort Knox soldiers train in technical programs at ECTC

August 5, 2015, 11:39 am

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Sixty soldiers from the 76th Engineer Company at Fort Knox upgraded their technical skills during a two-week training at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. The soldiers were divided into groups studying four areas of specialization: Carpentry/construction, HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning), Electricity and Plumbing.
The 80 hours of specialized training in each of the program areas was designed by ECTC technical faculty, and included classroom work as well as hands-on lab experience. “Our soldiers have a basic understanding and some experience in the areas that they are studying,” explained Capt. Antonio Pazos. “This training has taken them to a higher level of knowledge and will allow them to work in the field with a greater degree of confidence and expertise. There’s only so much of this kind of training that the Army can provide. We are grateful to be able to partner with ECTC to enhance their skills.”
The soldiers began the ECTC training with a wide range of skills. “Some of them were here to learn the fundamentals,” said Bobby Bow, plumbing program coordinator. “And I’m very impressed with others who already had training beyond that level. We adapted our training to accommodate all levels of experience.”
The Army compared the cost and quality of several different training organizations before selecting ECTC as its training partner. “The quality and value of this training is of prime importance,” said Pazos, “but also the close proximity to Fort Knox makes it more convenient and cost effective for the Army. The skills learned by the soldiers will enhance their work on projects both within the United States and during deployments.”
ECTC has partnered with Fort Knox in the past to provide specialized training for soldiers. In 2010, 50 soldiers with the 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, spent five weeks learning basic construction techniques to prepare for a deployment to Afghanistan. Most recently, soldiers with the engineer company completed electrical circuits training on the ECTC campus.
“Community and technical colleges like ECTC are uniquely positioned to respond quickly and effectively to the evolving needs of our military, as well as the public and private sectors,” said Dr. Thelma J. White, ECTC President/CEO. “Our technology and, most importantly, the expertise and motivation of our instructors, allow us to provide the quality training that service members, citizens and communities need and deserve.”
Alfreda Weedman, with ECTC’s Workforce Solutions Department, coordinated the training with Army representatives. The training was conducted by the following ECTC technical faculty:
Robert Woodson – Construction Technology
Tim Cordova and Tom Csonka – Electricity
W.D. Joyce and Glenn Raizor – HVAC
Bobby Bow - Plumbing

Photos attached:
Construction Technology/Carpentry: PV2 Ricco Dolph, Ohio, and Spc. Diana Graham, Texas, worked together to construct the framing for a house in the construction technology program.
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electrical technology Electricity: PFC Nicholas Patneaude, Kansas, and PV2 Daniel Cutshall, Ohio, practice residential wiring under the supervision of instructor, Tom Csonka.
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HVAC HVAC: HVAC instructor W.D. Joyce observes as Spc. Sarah Hannigan, Illinois, Sgt. Daniel DeLaRosa, Ohio (kneeling) and Spc. Jeremy Lyons (standing) troubleshoot a furnace in the HVAC program.

Plumbing: (left to right) Spc. James Mick, Iowa, and Spc. Joel Aratea, Phillipines, learn how to cut pipes as they rough in plumbing during a demonstration.

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ECTC Students Win in National SkillsUSA Competition

August 12, 2015, 9:00 am

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Several Elizabethtown Community and Technical College students won national recognition at the SkillsUSA national competition in Louisville, Kentucky this summer. This competition brings the nation’s best students in their respective fields together for a strenuous, high level competition. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce by helping each student excel. SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit organization serving teachers and high school and college students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations.
Jesse Hornback, Sonora, won a gold medal in plumbing, and the Team works group won a bronze medal. Team works included Raymond Slinker, Elizabethtown; Eddie Lyvers, Elizabethtown; Jeremy Gaulke, Hodgenville; and Casey Byrd, Radcliff. Josh Dean, Elizabethtown, finished seventh in HVAC and Cody Penny, Leitchfield, placed ninth in residential electrical wiring. Other participating ECTC students included Rachel Nosko, Glendale, 14th in industrial motor controls, and Tyler Jinnett, Hodgenville, 15th in electronics technology.
ECTC President/CEO Dr. Thelma White said, “This is an outstanding achievement and we are incredibly proud of these students. These students are the best in the nation, and they have been taught by the best instructors in their fields. I’m certain they will both be highly successful in their careers. We are honored that they chose ECTC as their partner in education.”

Cody Penny, Leitchfield, placed ninth in residential electrical wiring.

Jesse Hornback, Sonora, won the Gold medal in plumbing.

Josh Dean, Elizabethtown, placed seventh in HVAC.

The Teamworks team won a Bronze medal for their comprehensive construction project. Team members are: (l-r) Raymond Slinker, Elizabethtown; (kneeling) Jeremy Gaulke, Hodgenville; and Casey Byrd, Radcliff. Eddie Lyvers, Elizabethtown, is not pictured.

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12-week and 8-week classes start Sept. 14 and Oct. 12

August 13, 2015, 11:44 am

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College students looking to complete their course work in a shorter time now may take advantage of special eight-week and 12-week scheduling at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College.

Registration is under way for both the 12-week session, which begins Sept. 14, as well as the eight-week bi-term classes, which will start on October 12.

“These special sessions provide a wonderful opportunity for students to complete classes in a much shorter time and still earn full credit,” said Suzanne Darland, Advising Center Director. “These classes will be taught by members of the ECTC faculty and our tuition remains among the lowest in the state. And financial aid may be available to eligible students.”

A variety of classes are available at the main campus, Fort Knox Campus, and online, including classes like: anthropology, art, business, biology, communications, computer-aided design, computer information technology, computerized manufacturing and machining, criminal justice, culinary arts, engineering & electronics technology, English, history, human services, interdisciplinary early childhood education, industrial safety, math, political science, psychology, reading, and sociology.

To talk to a counselor, or to get the application process started, visit the admissions office at ECTC’s Elizabethtown campus, or call 270-769-2371. Students also can enroll at ECTC by visiting the Fort Knox Campus, Leitchfield Campus and Springfield Campus.

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12-week and 8-week classes start Sept. 14 and Oct. 12

August 13, 2015, 11:44 am

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Dr. David Donathan appointed Administrative Coordinator of Springfield Campus

August 25, 2015, 11:39 am

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Dr. David Donathan is clearly focused on expanding educational opportunities for Washington, Marion and Nelson county residents.
Donathan, of Springfield, recently was named administrative coordinator for Elizabethtown Community and Technical College’s Springfield Campus.
“This campus is a key point of entry for area residents who want a college education,” he said. “They can start here, earn an associate degree and then transfer to any Kentucky college or university.”
Donathan’s job is to help students do just that. He is responsible for the overall management of the comprehensive campus, including course and program scheduling, traditional and non-traditional student recruitment, advising and counseling, budget and personnel, and marketing, among other duties.
“As a comprehensive community and technical college campus, we also work with communities to develop the local workforce and help business and industry enhance training for their employees,” he said.
Donathan is well-prepared for his new role. He has been an educator and trainer for more than 40 years, taught in Kentucky’s K-12 schools and held faculty and administrative positions in postsecondary education.
The ECTC Springfield Campus opened in May 2010 to serve students primarily from Marion, Nelson and Washington counties. The campus continues to grow this fall, with additional classes and more than 300 students enrolled.
Three associate degree programs are offered – Industrial Maintenance Technology, Electrical Technology and Computerized Manufacturing and Machinery – in addition to general education courses that supports an associate degree.
While the 2015 Fall Semester is under way, students still have an opportunity to enroll for classes at ECTC Springfield for either the 12-week session, which begins Sept. 14 or the 8-week session, which starts Oct. 12. Students can earn full academic credit and may qualify for financial aid.
More information about the ECTC Springfield Campus is available by calling 859-336-1361 or by visiting www.elizabethtown.kctcs.edu/About_Us/Our_Campuses/Springfield.aspx.

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Constitution Day discussion to center on 4th amendment rights

September 4, 2015, 6:20 am

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Every year Elizabethtown Community and Technical College commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution with a Constitution Day with a special event. This year the celebration will feature a discussion of current issues in search and seizure laws and the societal tensions surrounding the 4th amendment. This relevant discussion will be led by the Honorable Kimberly Winkenhofer Shumate, 9th Judicial District Judge, and her husband, Bryce Shumate, retired police officer and ECTC Distinguished Alumni. The event will be held on Thursday, September 17 at 3 p.m. in room 212 RPC. It is free and open to the public.

A graduate of Vanderbilt Law School, District Judge Shumate handles juvenile court, probate matters and all traffic and misdemeanor citation. She serves on the Judicial Education Committee and has been instrumental in establishing Teen Court and Drug Court in Hardin County. Judge Shumate has been a member of the Governor’s Judicial Advisory Council on Domestic Violence and is co-chair of Bridges – the Hardin County Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Council. She is one of two Kentucky judges to receive commendations from the Department of Juvenile Justice for her work in juvenile delinquency prevention. She was a recipient of the State Foster Care Review Board Outstanding Judge Award, among other awards for her work with youth. In 2011 the Work Restitution Initiative was instituted by the Bridges council and Judge Shumate’s leadership. Currently, a grant to make a comprehensive review of Disproportionate Minority Contact for juveniles is spearheaded by Bridges and Judge Shumate for Hardin County.

Judge Shumate has been appointed to several state commissions and task forces, and is piloting a state Rural Veterans Court and Veterans Docket Project. She has been active in the community, serving on several non-profit boards and as a volunteer for various organizations.

Bryce Shumate recently retired as the first public relations officer for the City of Radcliff and the Police Department. During his tenure at the Radcliff Police Department, he served in a variety of roles, including patrolman, detective, evidence tech, firearms instructor, firearms armorer, and patrol senior officer. Shumate was recognized by ECTC in 2012 as a Distinguished Alumni and is a graduate of the University of Kentucky. He has also served as Chief of the Vine Grove Police Department, Principal of Bluegrass Challenge Academy and a small business owner. He has taught Kentucky State Traffic School for 22 years.

Shumate is actively involved in many local charities and boards. He and his wife, Kimberly, live in Radcliff and have a daughter, Meighan, and a son, Daniel.

For more information, contact Doug Cantrell at doug.cantrell@kctcs.edu or 270-706-8537.

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Constitution Day discussion to center on 4th amendment rights

September 17, 2015, 12:00 pm

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ECTC to Celebrate "America the Beautiful" in word and song

September 8, 2015, 1:02 pm

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On Thursday September 24, 2015 several Elizabethtown Community and Technical College faculty will collaborate on an event titled “America the Beautiful.” It will comprise of specific events in American History that will be narrated by Doug Fulkerson, history teacher, visual display by Mary Rigney, history teacher, and solo guitars works by Kevin Shank, music teacher. There will be a reception, sponsored by the Fine Arts Committee, prior to the event at 6 p.m. with light snacks and refreshments on the second floor of the Regional Postsecondary Center, and door prizes given away during the event. The show starts at 7 p.m. and will be held in the RPC Bldg. room 212. The event is free and open to the public. For more information contact Kevin Shank at 270-706-8495.

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Constitution Day discussion to center on 4th amendment rights

September 17, 2015, 12:00 pm

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KCTCS/UK Supplier Diversity Fair October 1

September 9, 2015, 6:36 am

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Diverse suppliers (minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned and differently-abled) interested in receiving opportunities with the Kentucky Community and Technical College System and the University of Kentucky are invited to exhibit and attend the KCTCS/UK Supplier Diversity Fair to be held October 1, 2015 from 2 - 5 p.m. at the Pritchard Community Center in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

Registration/exhibit space is free, but extremely limited. Registrations will be honored on a first-come, first served basis. For additional information on this event, or to register a business, please visit http://kctcs.edu/FairRegistration

This exciting event will allow diverse businesses to exhibit and meet directly with procurement professionals from all of KCTCS's 16 colleges, officials from the KCTCS System Office, and buyers with UK. Buyers and officials from other organizations include Commerce-Lexington, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, Small Business Administration, Toyota, and more are anticipated to be in attendance.

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ECTC to Celebrate "America the Beautiful" in word and song

September 24, 2015, 3:00 pm

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ECTC to Celebrate "America the Beautiful" in word and song

September 24, 2015, 3:00 pm

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KCTCS/UK Supplier Diversity Fair October 1

October 1, 2015, 11:00 am

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