Deadlines approaching for KYNECT

December 10, 2015, 9:00 pm

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For students and anyone enrolled in health insurance through KYNECT:

Open Enrollment is here for health insurance plans. This is when any one can enroll or change plans. If you had Kentucky Health Cooperative insurance in 2015, you must change your insurance company and pick a new plan. The Cooperative is not offering plans in 2016. Your coverage ends December 31st. The deadline to pick a new plan is December 15th if you want to have health insurance on January 1st. If you had 2015 coverage with another insurance company, you may have been automatically reenrolled in that coverage. You do not have to keep that plan. You may find lower costs and a better plan for you. You were sent an Open Enrollment package in the mail with the next steps to follow. Remember the deadline to have coverage January 1st is December 15th. If you need help, find out where to get it by calling 1-855-4kynect (459-6328). If you currently have Medicaid or KCHIP coverage, Open Enrollment ends on December 11, 2015.

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Winter in Italy

December 17, 2015, 5:59 am

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An Elizabethtown Community and Technical College teacher and a student will spend most of this holiday season in the presence of artistic masterpieces in Italy. Rachel Ray, Assistant Professor of Art History and Morrison Gallery Coordinator, will make her fifth trip to Italy, this time to teach “The Art and Architecture of Renaissance and Baroque Florence and Rome” in the KIIS Winter in Italy Program. Marianne Parrish, an 80-year-old student with a lifelong love of learning, will accompany her for her first trip to Italy to study “Decorative Painting for the Designer and Artist,” a course also taught through the KIIS program.
KIIS, the Kentucky Institute for International Studies, is a consortium of more than 20 colleges and universities that offers college classes in Europe, Asia, Africa, Canada, and Latin America to students in member schools. Now hosted on the Western Kentucky University campus, KIIS has been very successful, with more than 10,000 students now having participated in its programs. Last year 500 students took part in the high-quality, low-cost KIIS programs (2-5 weeks in length). Participants in the KIIS programs must register for at least one three-credit course for academic credit, with most choosing to take two courses.
Ray and Parrish will spend four nights in Florence and four nights in Rome, departing December 26, 2015 and returning January 6, 2016. Parrish, who has taken classes at ECTC through the Lifelong Learner Program since she was 65 years old, is a native of Germany and has traveled to Paris. But she’s looking forward to her first real trip to Italy, funded partially by a generous early Christmas gift from her son, and a scholarship from the Melva and Kennard Peden Fund administered by the Central Kentucky Community Foundation.
Ray describes the teaching and learning culture in the program as “experiential,” with most time spent walking the streets of Florence and Rome, visiting the cathedrals, museums and architecture created by masters such as Michelangelo, Raphael, Caravaggio and Bernini. The “city-as-museum” class will spotlight the most famous Renaissance and Baroque works of Florence and Rome, and closely examine the context in which these works of art were created and flourished.
Parrish’s “Decorative Painting” class will expose the students to the art in Italian museums, galleries, historic sites and more, and help them develop their own artistic skills as they re-create the artwork they’ve seen. They will develop a photo-archive of the art they visit.
Both student and teacher are excited to visit Florence and Rome during the holidays. “I’m sure the cities will be incredibly beautiful in celebration of Christmas,” said Rachel. “This is an amazing opportunity to visit and study in these centers of artistic innovation, history and genius.”

Photo (l-r) Marianne Parrish and Rachel Ray display the Italian flag in preparation for their winter study in Italy during the holiday season.

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ECTC Hosting College Signing Days In E-Town, Leitchfield & Springfield

June 26, 2015, 9:30 am

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Students who are interested in attending Elizabethtown Community and Technical College in August are invited to participate in one of ECTC’s College Signing Days in July.
“College Signing Day is a special day of recognition for students, symbolic of their commitment to pursue educational and career goals,” said Samantha Manire, ECTC Admissions Advisor. “We look forward to celebrating with those who are coming to ECTC in the fall, as well as meeting with others who are interested in learning more about ECTC.”
The College Signing Day events are from 6 – 8 p.m. CDT on Tuesday, July 14 at ECTC’s Leitchfield Campus; 6 – 8 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, July 15 at ECTC’s Main Campus, Regional Postsecondary Center; and 6-8 p.m. EDT on Thursday, July 16 at ECTC’s Springfield Campus.
Students who have complete admissions packets, including applications, placement test scores and transcripts, will have the opportunity to register for classes and secure the best schedules possible to fit their needs. Admissions experts, financial aid counselors and academic advisors will be on hand to answer questions and help others complete the enrollment process.
Each participating student will receive a certificate of commitment and the opportunity for a photo with the college president and CEO, Dr. Thelma White. Anyone interested in learning more about the college, even if they have not applied, is welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served. Parents and spouses are invited to participate.
All of the College Signing Days are open to anyone interested in learning more about educational and career opportunities at ECTC.
For more information, contact Samantha Manire at smanire0001@kctcs.edu or 270-706-8631.

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Winter shutdown & Spring semester schedules

December 18, 2015, 6:59 am

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Elizabethtown Community College and all of its campuses will be closed from December 19, 2015 through January 3, 2016. All offices will reopen on January 4. Anyone who has questions about enrolling, financial aid or other issues can call the Student Service Center anytime at 855-746-3282. (855-7GO-ECTC). This service is available 24/7/365.

Spring semester starts January 11, 2016. Open registration for current and new students will be held on Tuesday, January 5 and Wednesday, January 6 from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. Students are welcome to register at any time that is convenient to them.

New students should get their applications in as soon as possible, and complete their files, including financial aid, which is available to those who qualify. To apply for financial aid, go to www.fafsa.gov. Applications can be submitted online at www.elizabethtown.kctcs.edu/admissions.

ECTC offers full semester 16-week classes, 12-week classes and bi-term 8-week classes, in addition to online and hybrid classes. A new Weekend College is being introduced this Spring for students who need the flexibility of attending classes just one day a week, on Saturday. These scheduling options are designed to provide the flexibility that students need to accommodate their work and family schedules. Students can choose from more than 30 career programs or complete two years that will transfer into bachelor’s degrees at four-year colleges and universities.

Students who are interested in enrolling in classes at the Leitchfield or Springfield Campuses should call those campuses for an appointment: Leitchfield Campus: 270-259-1540; Springfield Campus: 859-336-1361. At Fort Knox, active duty military may register on a walk-in basis. Non-military students should call 270-706-8858 for an appointment.

Students who register for classes before January 8 must pay tuition and fees by January 8 or their classes will be cancelled. The deadline to pay tuition for 12-week classes is February 4, and second bi-term classes is March 3, 2016. Students can make payment arrangements through the business office.

For more information, students can go to the website at www.elizabethtown.kctcs.edu, or call 270-769-2371. The following number is available 24/7/365 to answer questions - 855-746-3282. (855-7GO-ECTC).

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Annual Gospel Musical Feb. 5

January 8, 2016, 8:23 am

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The Annual Gospel Musical, celebrating Black History Month, will be held on Friday, February 5 at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 105 Bishop Lane, in Elizabethtown. This inspirational event is sponsored by the First Baptist Church Scholarship Committee and Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. It is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the program. For more information, contact Pam Harper at 270-706-8434.

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Attention Writers and Poets!

January 8, 2016, 8:50 am

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The deadline is approaching for poetry and fiction prizes.

The Heartland Review's deadline for the 2016 Joy Bale Boone Poetry Prize (1st place $350) and the 2016 Flash Fiction Prize (1st place $100) is February 1, 2016.

Google The Heartland Review or go to http://theheartlandreview.elizabethtown.kctcs.edu/ and look under Contests for guidelines. This year's judge for poetry is the award-winning Gary Jackson.

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Attention Writers and Poets!

January 11, 2016, 8:30 pm

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Google The Heartland Review or go to http://theheartlandreview.elizabethtown.kctcs.edu/ and look under Contests for guidelines. This year's judge for poetry is the award-winning Gary Jackson.

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Get Professional Help with Your Financial Aid Application

January 13, 2016, 8:16 am

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College Goal Kentucky, a statewide charitable program providing free information and assistance to families applying for college financial aid, will take place from 12-2 p.m., Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. Participants at ECTC should register in the lobby of the Regional Postsecondary Education Center on the Elizabethtown Campus.
At College Goal Kentucky, financial aid professionals will help students and families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), regardless of which college or university they plan to attend. The FAFSA is the financial aid form required to receive federal aid by most colleges, universities and technical schools nationwide. The program is open not only to high school seniors but also to adults who are planning to attend college.
College Goal Kentucky is a charitable effort of the not-for-profit Kentucky Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (KASFAA). Primary sponsors include USA Funds, the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA), Kentucky Higher Education Student Loan Corporation (KHESLC) and KnowHow2GoKY.
Almost every college, university and technical school requires students to fill out the FAFSA as part of the eligibility requirement. More importantly, the FAFSA enables students to receive a variety of grants and loans that would otherwise be out of reach. Students who file the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1 have the best chance of receiving these funds.
What to bring to College Goal Kentucky
Students are encouraged to attend College Goal Kentucky with their parent or guardian.

• They should bring their parents' completed 2015 IRS 1040 tax return and any other 2015 income and benefits information.
• Families, who haven't completed their taxes, are encouraged to bring their 2014 IRS 1040 tax forms and last paycheck stubs from 2015 so financial aid professionals will use estimated information to submit the FAFSA.
• Everything else—pens, pencils and FAFSA forms - will be provided.

According to the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA), participation in state aid programs has more than quadrupled since the 1990s. In the 2014-2015 academic year, KHEAA disbursed $208 million in higher education grants and scholarships to nearly 92,400 students. Students who file the FAFSA in January have the best chance of receiving state grant funds.

For more information about College Goal Kentucky, call toll-free, 1-888-4-KASFAA
(1-888-452-7322). Or call ECTC at 270-706-8802 for local information. www.KASFAA.com/CollegeGoalKY

All attendees will be eligible to enter into a drawing for a chance to win one of four $500 scholarships that can be used at any Kentucky school.

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Get Professional Help with Your Financial Aid Application

January 23, 2016, 9:00 am

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Attention Writers and Poets!

February 1, 2016, 8:30 pm

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Google The Heartland Review or go to http://theheartlandreview.elizabethtown.kctcs.edu/ and look under Contests for guidelines. This year's judge for poetry is the award-winning Gary Jackson.

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Annual Gospel Musical Feb. 5

February 5, 2016, 4:00 pm

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Annual Gospel Musical Feb. 5

February 5, 2016, 4:00 pm

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Jamey Aebersole Jazz Quartet to Perform Feb. 10

February 1, 2016, 8:19 am

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The Jamey Aebersold Jazz Quartet will perform a one hour concert on February 10, 2016 starting at 12 P.M. The concert will be on ECTC’s campus in the JSO Bldg room 112. Jamey Aebersold is a world renowned Jazz saxophone player who is not only known for his skill as a jazz musician, but is also a great jazz educator. The concert is free and open to the public.
For more information, contact Kevin Shank at 270-706-8495 or kshank0001@kctcs.edu

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Jamey Aebersole Jazz Quartet to Perform Feb. 10

February 10, 2016, 9:00 am

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Noted Video Game Developer Speaks to Women in Science Group

February 8, 2016, 10:29 am

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Elizabethtown Community and Technical College was honored to host "Women in Science" with a fascinating and engaging presentation by Wanwisa "Pang" Hartman, VP and Creative Director of Frogdice, Girls from Elizabethtown High School's freshman class were enthralled with the presentation by Hartman, whose company develops free-to-play online games and creative puzzle titles for PC and mobile. Before becoming a part of Frogdice, Pang grew up in Campbellsville, Kentucky and continued her education at Centre College. After a brief stint in Vermont for law school and some time spent in Georgia and Washington, DC, Pang brought Frogdice back to her home state.
In addition to developing games, Pang volunteers for local schools, is a mother of two daughters, enjoys reading, and follows the development of esports across the global stage.
“Women in Science” is a partnership between Elizabethtown Community and Technical College and Elizabethtown High School, which provides opportunities for high school girls to hear from and interact with professional women in STEM careers. The “Women in Science” program is in its fourth year.

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Student Ambassadors Gain Valuable Experience

February 11, 2016, 12:52 pm

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Student Ambassadors 2015-16 Student Ambassadors for 2015-2016 Academic Year:

Front row l to r: Brittany Sparks, Calla Henning, Prof. Jan Nemes (Faculty Advisor), Samantha
MacKenzie, ECTC Advisor and Student Life Coordinator
Second row l to r: Amanda Warner, Bradley Larimer, Rachel Hepner
Back row l to r: Gracen Williams, Preston Fowler
Not pictured: Charles Vanderhoof

Every year several Elizabethtown Community and Technical College students are selected to represent the college in a variety of ways as Student Ambassadors. They go through an application/interview process and are selected each May for the next school year on the basis of GPA, leadership skills, and commitment to the mission of ECTC. Student Ambassadors play an important role in supporting the college, and they gain valuable experience for personal and professional growth.

Throughout the year, Ambassadors support the school with volunteer work both on and off campus, represent the college at functions both on and off campus, receive leadership training, and are awarded scholarships. In November, they hosted the entire 8th grade class at TK Stone for a “College is Possible” day at ECTC, and the Student Ambassadors conduct weekly campus tours throughout the school year.

Each of the students has made significant progress toward completing their goals at ECTC:

Preston Fowler – Hardinsburg – Associate in Arts– has transferred to U of L to pursue a degree in Music Performance

Calla Henning – Hudson – Associate in Arts – will transfer to UK to pursue a degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Rachel Hepner – Vine Grove – Associate in Arts – will transfer to WKU to pursue a degree in accounting.

Bradley Larimer – Eastview – Associate in Science – will transfer to Morehead State University to pursue the pre-dentistry curriculum and go on to UK Dental School

Brittany Sparks – Willisburg – Associate in Science – will transfer to UK to pursue the pre-veterinarian curriculum and go on to Auburn’s veterinarian program

Amanda Warner – Springfield – Associate in Science and Associate in Arts – will transfer to UK and pursue a degree in dentistry

Gracen Williams – Hodgenville – Associate in Arts – will transfer to pursue a degree in psychology

Charles Vanderhoof – Elizabethtown – Associate in Applied Science in Computer Aided Drafting and Design

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Harvard Agribusiness Expert to Speak March 9 at ECTC

February 22, 2016, 8:09 am

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Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is pleased to welcome Mary Shelman, a globally-recognized expert on agribusiness and an ECTC Distinguished Alumni, to speak as part of its LEAF-STEM series. LEAF-STEM is an ECTC science and math initiative designed to enhance awareness through “Lectures & Exploration Activities For Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.”

Shelman will offer a talk called “From Drones to Genes: STEM’s expanding role in food and agriculture” on Wednesday, March 9 at 6 p.m. in room 212 of the college’ Regional Postsecondary Center (RPC). This lecture is free and open to the public. She will also speak to several high school groups throughout the day, and ECTC students in small groups that afternoon.

From her childhood years in Elizabethtown, working in her father’s farm equipment dealership, to her position as Chairman of the Board of a major U.S. seed company, to her decades of industry research at Harvard University, Mary Shelman has a rich, varied, and unique perspective on agribusiness.

A recognized thought leader on the global agri-food system, Mary is the former Director and currently an Advisor to the Agribusiness Program at Harvard Business School. She is the author of more than 60 case studies, has been published in Harvard Business Review, Market Leader, and the International Food and Agribusiness Management Review, and teaches in graduate and executive courses around the world.

She serves on the advisory boards of the African Agribusiness Consortium, the International European Forum on System Dynamics and Innovation in Food Networks, and the International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA) where she is a past president.

Additionally, Mary selectively works with companies and governments as a strategic advisor and board member. She spent a decade as Chairman of the Board of Ricetec, Inc., now the largest U.S. rice seed company, served on the boards of RiceTec AG and Stiftung Fürst Liechtenstein (Prince of Liechtenstein Foundation), and is currently a Board Director of Cook Simple and Fractal Antenna Systems. She has also advised the Irish government on the strategic direction of the country’s food industry, co-authoring Pathways for Growth which led to the creation of the world’s first country brand based on sustainability.

Mary holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Kentucky and an MBA from Harvard Business School. She received the Tradition of Excellence Alumni Award from Elizabethtown Independent Schools and was recognized as a Distinguished Alumni of ECTC in 2009.

For more information, contact Paul Sturgeon at 270-706-8639 or paul.sturgeon@kctcs.edu

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Harvard Agribusiness Expert to Speak March 9 at ECTC

March 9, 2016, 3:00 pm

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Mens/Womens Soccer Tryouts Scheduled

February 29, 2016, 11:20 am

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Elizabethtown Community and Technical College will hold soccer tryouts for the 2016-2017 soccer season.
Tryouts for men and women are open to current ECTC students and anyone who may be enrolled fulltime at ECTC in the Fall 2016 Semester.

All tryouts will be held at Nicholas Field in Elizabethtown, according to the following schedule:

Mens Soccer: Saturday and Sunday, March 12 -13 and March 19 – 20, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m.

Womens Soccer: Saturday, March 19 and April 30, from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Contact Dr. Dale Buckles at 270-706-8431 or dale.buckles@kctcs.edu for more information.

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Mens/Womens Soccer Tryouts Scheduled

February 29, 2016, 11:20 am

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