WKCTC Student Handbook 2014-2015

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WEST KENTUCKY COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE
2014 - 2015
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West Kentucky Community and Technical College is an equal educational and employment
opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex
(including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, family medical
history, or genetic information. Further, we vigilantly prevent discrimination based on
other non-merit based factor. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries
regarding non-discrimination policies: Jipaum Askew-Robinson, Equal Employment
Opportunity (EEO) Coordinator, at West Kentucky Community and Technical College,
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WKCTC STUDENT HANDBOOK 2014 - 2015
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Welcome
West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a proud member
of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. For most
Kentuckians, higher education begins at the Kentucky Community
and Technical College System. Our statewide system of 16 colleges,
more than 70 campuses and 97,000 students is a critical component
to transforming the state’s economy by providing citizens with the
education and training needed for high growth, high wage careers.
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Table of Contents
History of West Kentucky
6
Community& Technical College
WKCTC Board of Directors
7
and Leadership
Contact Information
8
New Student Checklist
9
Admissions
10
Registration
13
Graduation Policies
Financial Information
Scholarship
Financial Aid
KCTCS Student E-mail
Student Schedule
19
21
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23
24
Admissions Guidelines
Credentials
Policies Related to Enrollment
Academic Probation, Academic
Suspension, Reinstatment
Student Resources and Policies
Campus Map
30
34
38
41
42
48
Index
Index (continued)
President’s Message
Student Clubs & Organizations..........................................43
Congratulations on your decision to attend one of the best community colleges in the nation!
Student Complaint Procedures...........................................
Student Development Services ............................................8
Student Enrollment Services ................................................8
Student Financial Services ...................................................8
Student ID Card Policy ......................................................44
In 2011, West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) was recognized by The
opportunities for students and the region. In 2012, WKCTC was once again named one of the
.......................................44
Student Load - Full-time status ..........................................38
recognition of high achievement and performance in America’s community colleges. West
Student Load - Maximum Student Load............................38
Kentucky was recognized for outstanding achievement in the areas of student learning outcomes,
Student Resources and Policies .........................................42
degree and college completion, labor market success in students securing jobs after college, and
Student Schedule................................................................23
minority and low-income student success. Our focus on improving student learning helps ensure our students graduate
Suspension Due to Poor Grades.........................................22
Tax Credits .........................................................................22
Third Party Assistance Programs .......................................22
Timeframe for Tuition Refunds .........................................20
with the knowledge they need to secure jobs or transfer to four-year schools.
West Kentucky Community and Technical College faculty and staff take responsibility for improving student learning
Transcripts and Grades.......................................................17
and work hard to identify and eliminate barriers to student success. We achieve excellence by focusing on improving
Transfer Program ...............................................................32
student learning in core skills and by thoughtfully connecting programs to regional jobs, from credentials that fuel the
Transient/Visiting Students ................................................ 11
TRIO (Student Support Services) ......................................42
by Economic Modeling Specialists, Inc. (EMSI), WKCTC contributes more than $126 million each year to the region
Tuition and Charges ...........................................................19
through a combination of college operations, student spending, and productivity of graduates in the workforce.
Tutoring Center ..................................................................42
University of Kentucky College of Engineering (Paducah
Campus) .............................................................................
Vehicle Registration ...........................................................49
West Kentucky’s focus on access, retention, and student success enabled the College to achieve its vision of being
recognized as a preeminent community college nationwide. The College is committed to continuing to provide high-
Voter Registration ..............................................................49
quality educational experiences, meet the educational needs of the college community, serve as a full partner in business
Weapons .............................................................................47
and workforce development, and contribute to the overall economic and social well-being of the region by offering two-
Weather Policy ...................................................................49
year transfer Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Fine Arts degrees; and Associate in Applied Science
Withdrawal from Online Classes .......................................16
WKCTC Bookstore............................................................18
WKCTC Division Deans .....................................................7
WKCTC Leadership ............................................................7
West Kentucky Community and Technical College truly is the place to be!
Workforce Solutions ..........................................................47
Barbara Veazey, Ph.D.
President
West Kentucky Community and Technical College
MISSION
The mission of West Kentucky Community and Technical College is to provide excellence in teaching
and learning, promote student success and support economic development.
History of West Kentucky Community and Technical College
West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a powerful
example of what a successful postsecondary institution must be in the
21st century. Our comprehensive college arose from the foundations of
two remarkable institutions – Paducah Community College and West
Kentucky Technical College.
West Kentucky Technical College was founded in 1909 by Dr. Dennis
Henry Anderson as West Kentucky Industrial College - a training
Index (continued)
Matheson Library ...............................................................46
Mission.................................................................................
Multiple Associate Degrees ...............................................17
Name, Address, and Program/Major Changes ...................17
New Student Checklist.........................................................9
New Student Orientation....................................................12
New Students .....................................................................13
Non-Degree/Non-Credential Students ...............................10
what is now 1400 H. C. Mathis Drive. West Kentucky Industrial College
became a state-supported junior college in 1918.
Online Access to Student Self Service ...............................44
In 1932, the citizens of Paducah and McCracken County embarked on a
mission to provide quality education in a municipally supported junior
college, known as Paducah Junior College (PJC). PJC was founded as
Online Student Services ......................................................8
Online Student Services .....................................................14
Parking Regulations ...........................................................49
Payment Plan Options ........................................................20
Personal Services ...............................................................46
president.
Placement Services ............................................................42
Meanwhile in 1938, West Kentucky Industrial College’s teaching program merged with West Kentucky State College in
Frankfort. The college became known as the West Kentucky Vocational School and more vocational training programs
Policies Related to Enrollment...........................................38
Policies related to Graduation ............................................16
President’s Message .............................................................
In 1967, PJC joined the University of Kentucky community college system becoming a “new” college – Paducah
Community College. R. G. “Dean” Matheson retired and Dr. Donald J. Clemens becomes the new PCC president,
overseeing the construction of the Matheson Learning Resource Center and the Clemens Fine Art and Student centers.
Previous College Work ...................................................... 11
Print Management Policy...................................................
Proctored Online Exams ....................................................
Professional Liability Insurance ........................................20
Over the years, there have been many changes in both colleges, including changes in the focus of academic programs,
changes of college names, changes of college campus locations and change of governance. In 1997, the two colleges
were united under one system umbrella when they joined the Kentucky Community and Technical College System
(KCTCS) as a result of the Kentucky Postsecondary Education Improvement Act of 1997. Collaboration grew among
the two colleges until an effort to consolidate into one seamless institution was born. In 2003, Dr. Barbara Veazey was
West Kentucky Community and Technical College.
Each year more than 9,000 students come to West Kentucky Community and Technical College seeking traditional
Kentucky Community and Technical College is committed to providing high quality educational experiences, meeting
the educational needs of the college community, serving as a full partner in business and workforce development, and
contributing to the overall economic and social well-being of the region.
WKCTC has been recognized three consecutive times by The Aspen Institute as an Aspen Prize Top 10 Community
College for providing students with strong job training and continuing higher education opportunity, for achieving high
completion and transfer rates, and for providing strong employment results for its graduates.
Purchasing Textbooks for Online Classes ..........................
Readmission after Two or More Years: Academic
Bankruptcy ................................................................ 11
Ready to Work/Work and Learn ........................................43
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Refunds ..............................................................................20
Registration ........................................................................13
Reinstatement.....................................................................41
Repeating a Course ............................................................41
Required Documents for Completion of Admission..........30
Residency ...........................................................................31
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Satisfactory Academic Progress .........................................22
Scholarships .......................................................................21
Second Chance Students .................................................... 11
Solomon Amendment.........................................................18
Statutory Scholarships (Waivers) for
Kentucky Residents” .................................................22
Student Academic Services ..................................................8
Board of Directors
Index (continued)
Cosmetology Services .......................................................47
Course Withdrawal Procedure ...........................................22
Credentials .........................................................................33
Credit for External Experience ..........................................31
Credit for Prior Training and Experience...........................16
Crime Awareness................................................................47
Cyber Café and Center Café .............................................47
Dental Services ..................................................................47
Diplomas ............................................................................
Directory Information ........................................................17
The 10-member West Kentucky Community and Technical College Board of Directors is comprised of seven community
leaders appointed by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky through a local Governor-appointed nominating
committee. The additional three members consist of elected representatives from WKCTC faculty, staff and student body.
Current board members are:
Deborah Edmonds of Paducah
Steven Grinnell of Paducah
Mary E. Hammon of Paducah
Jason E. Jones of Benton, KY
Larry Kelley of Wickliffe
Dr. Shirley Menendez of Paducah
Division Deans .....................................................................7
Faculty Representative Heather Coltharp of Paducah
Staff Representative Tom Butler, Jr., of Paducah
*Student Representative Zack VanerBoegh
* The president of the College’s Student Government
Association serves on the Board as the student
representative each year.
Dropping an Online Class ..................................................19
E-mail Account ...........................................................12 - 13
EmpLID .............................................................................23
Employee Waiver ...............................................................21
Equal Opportunity Statement.............................................62
Federal Pell Grants.............................................................14
Federal Work Study (FWS) ...............................................14
West Kentucky Community and
Technical College Leadership
Technical College Division Deans
FERPA................................................................................17
Final Exam Schedule .........................................................
Financial Aid .....................................................................13
Financial Aid Process at WKCTC .....................................13
FSEOG ...............................................................................14
Dr. Barbara Veazey, President/CEO
Peggy Block, Division of Allied Health and Personal
Dr. Tena Payne, Vice President of Academic Affairs
Stephanie Milliken, Division of Applied Technologies
Sherry Anderson, Vice President of Learning Initiatives
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GED Testing .......................................................................42
Grade Point Average (GPA) ...............................................39
Grading System...........................................................37 - 39
Graduation Information .....................................................17
Dr. Belinda Dalton-Russell, Vice President of Student
Development
Tammy Potter, Division of Business and Computer
Dr. H. Steve Freeman, Vice President of Institutional
Development
Sharla Hutchinson, Division of Humanities, Fine Arts
John Carrico, Vice President of Administrative Services
Shari Gholson, Division of Nursing
Graduation Requirements ..................................................32
Happening Hour .................................................................42
History of West Kentucky Community and ........................6
Technical College
How to Read a Student Schedule .......................................23
Intellectual Property Rights ...............................................
International Students ........................................................29
KCTCS Catalog .................................................................
KCTCS General Education Competency ..........................33
Statements & General Education Requirements
Susan Graves, Vice President of Business Affairs
Jim Pape, Vice President of Workforce/Economic
Development
Paul Aho, Paducah School of Art and Design
(270) 408-4281
Dr. Karen Hlinka, Division of Science and Mathematics
Bridget Canter, Director of Human Resources
Ashley Wright, Vice President of Institutional
Advancement (Paducah Junior College, Inc.)
Maria Flynn, Division of Transition Education
for All KCTCS Credentials
KCTCS Student E-mail Account .......................................12
Janett Blythe, Director of Public Relations
Index
Contact Information
Student Enrollment Services
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday - Friday
Anderson Technical Building
Academic Information .......................................................31
Academic Probation, Academic Suspension .....................40
and Reinstatement
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Academic Programs ......................................................24-28
Academic Support Services ...............................................41
Accessibility Services .......................................................41
Accessing the E-mail Account ..........................................12
Once the Account is Activated
Accreditation Statement .....................................................
Activating an E-mail Account ............................................12
Student Development Services
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Admission to Selective Admission Programs ....................30
Admissions Guidelines ......................................................29
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Adult Education Services...................................................42
Advising and Transfer Centers........................................... 11
Alcohol, Drugs and Weapons.............................................47
Assessment ...................................................................10-11
Associate in Applied Science Degree ................................
Associate in Arts ................................................................34
Student Financial Services
Associate in Arts and Associate in Science........................33
General Education Core
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Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts .................................34
7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
Associate in Science ..........................................................34
Audit ..................................................................................38
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Bookstore ...........................................................................18
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday
Student Academic Services
Campus Map .....................................................................48
Campus Safety ...................................................................47
Campus Security ................................................................47
Campus Transportation .....................................................48
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CAP (College Access Program) .........................................14
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Monday - Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Friday
Career and Placement Services ..........................................41
Career Programs.................................................................31
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8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
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Online Student Services
Changing Grades................................................................39
Crounse Hall
Checking Student E-mail Account .....................................13
Classroom Regulations ......................................................
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Clemens Fine Arts Center ..................................................
Code of Student Conduct ............................................
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Competency Statements .....................................................33
Emerging Technology Center
Contact Information .............................................................8
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Computer Labs ...................................................................46
P.O. Box 7380, Paducah, KY. 42002 | Phone 855-469-5282 | help.westkentucky.kctcs.edu
STEP 1. APPLY FOR ADMISSION
• Completetheadmissionapplicationonlineatwww.westkentucky.kctcs.edu/admissions
APPLYFORFINANCIALAIDBYCOMPLETINGTHEFAFSAatfafsa.ed.gov
[Federal School Code: 001979]
• Forinformationaboutfinancialaidvisit:westkentucky.kctcs.edu/costs_and_financial_aid
• IfApplicable,applyforVABenefitsatvabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp
STEP 2.REQUESTACTSCORESATACTSTUDENT.ORGORCOMPLETETHECOMPASSTEST
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ACTdoesnothaveanexpirationdate.RequiredACTScoresforCOMPASSExemption:English18,
Math19,Reading20
ForCOMPASSTesting(Validfor3years):
o Hours:Monday-Fridayfrom8:30-2:00,noappointmentnecessary.LatetestingonMondaysby
appointmentonly.
o Formoreinformationorapracticetest,pleasevisit:westkentucky.kctcs.edu/en/Admissions
STEP 3.REQUESTFINALHIGHSCHOOLTRANSCRIPT/GEDANDOFFICIALCOLLEGE
University of Kentucky College of Engineering (Paducah Campus)
Students in Western Kentucky may take advantage of a great educational opportunity that’s available close to home. The
University of Kentucky, in collaboration with Murray State University and West Kentucky Community and Technical
College, offers studies leading to bachelor’s degrees from UK in Mechanical Engineering and Chemical Engineering.
For more information, click on engr.uky.edu/paducah
engr.uk.edu.
TRANSCRIPTS.
• Wecannotacceptanyfaxedtranscripts.
• HighSchoolTranscriptsand/orGEDarenotrequiredforstudentsover25yearsold.
• RequestHighSchoolTranscriptatwww.parchment.comoryourHighSchool;requestGEDat
ged.ky.gov
• Handdelivered/mailedtranscriptsmustbeinasealedofficialenvelope,printdatewithin6months.
• Forinternationalhighschoolandcollegetranscripts,pleaserefertotheKCTCSForeignTranscript
Policy:kctcs.edu/students/admissions/apply_online/international_students/checklist
• REQUESTADVANCEDPLACEMENT(AP)SCORESFROM
APCENTRAL.COLLEGEBOARD.COM
STEP 4.SCHEDULEAPPOINTMENTTOREGISTERWITHTHEREGISTRATION&ADVISING
Accreditation Statement
West Kentucky Community and Technical College is accredited by the Commission on
Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.
Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4097
CENTERDISTANCELEARNINGSTUDENTSWILLREGISTERWITHTHEONLINELEARNING
DEPARTMENT
• Ifyouareaninternationalstudent,youwillneedtomeetwiththeinternationalcoordinatorinAnderson
TechnicalBuilding,Room204toprovidesupportingdocumentationpriortoregistration.
• Pleasemakeanappointmentbycontacting(855)469-5282.
• Yournewstudentorientationwillbescheduledduringyouradvisingappointment.
• Youmayalsocompletethenewstudentorientationonlineatwestkentucky.kctcs.edu/admissions
• Allfinancialholdsonyouraccountmustberesolvedpriortoregistration.
STEP 5.PAYTUITION&OBTAINSTUDENTIDCARD
and Technical College. Note: The Commission is to be contacted only if there is evidence that
Tuitionduedatesannouncedat:westkentucky.kctcs.edu/academics/calendars
Youmayalsopayfromyourstudentself-serviceafteractivatingyouraccountathttp://kctcs.edu/students
ObtainyourstudentIDcardintheBusinessOffice,room127oftheAndersonTechnicalBuilding.
Admission
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classes of the term or session for which the student
plans to enroll. Some colleges, however, may have an
earlier date. Students should check with the
Applying for Admission
A student enrolling at a KCTCS college for the
registration/application deadlines.
Students who are re-entering a KCTCS college after
being out for one or more semesters should contact the
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readmission. Students may be admitted to a KCTCS
college as freshmen, as students with transfer credit
from other institutions, as visiting students, or as nondegree students. KCTCS colleges admit students who
have graduated from high school, who have earned a
high school general equivalency diploma (GED), who
are eligible to pursue a GED, or who are dually enrolled
in high school and the college.
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Admission and Registration Procedures
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request an admission application or visit the
college’s Web site to complete an online
application.
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KCTCS student ID number must be used in
college will receive instructions to establish access to
Student Self-Service. Student Self-Service allows
a student access to many services such as registration,
payment and many other services.
communication from faculty and student service
personnel will be sent to this address. Students will
continue to have access to this account as long
as they are enrolled. After receiving the completed
will notify the applicant of his or her admission
status.
It is expected that all students will submit all required
credentials in order to be eligible to register for classes.
In the event this is not possible, students should contact
Code of Student Conduct
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6. Counseling: Student may be referred to
counseling evaluation on appointment by
Counseling Services.
7. Eviction: Forced removal from a classroom or
other college property.
8. College Probation: Status that carries a severe
warning that any further violation of college
regulations that may result in the student going
before the College Appeals Board for
consideration of suspension or expulsion. This
may include restrictions of privileges for a
Intellectual Property Rights
Intellectual property rights in student works belong to
the student who created the work, unless an agreement
provides otherwise. A work created by a student
employee during the course and scope of employment
is an institutional work, and intellectual property rights
to such creation belong to KCTCS, unless an agreement
provides otherwise.
9. Suspension: Forced withdrawal from the college
conditions have been met as determined by the
College Appeals Board. College will place the
Student Dean Hold service indicator for no
future enrollments at the Home College or other
time or until stated conditions had been met.
10. Immediate Suspension: A student may be
suspended immediately when:
a. In the judgment of the chief executive
to attend for instructions or assistance. While provisions
may be provided, students will not be permitted to register
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of their high school transcript or GED to the
Non-Degree/Non-Credential Students
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college they plan to attend.
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College Test® (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test®
(SAT). Applicants who have not taken the ACT®
must complete the COMPASSTM or ASSET®
placement examination administered by any
regarding course placement, students should
refer to the KCTCS Assessment and Placement
Policy, which is available on the Web site at
kctcs.edu, under “Students”, then “Academic
Regulations”.
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seeking admission to an occupational/technical
program at any KCTCS college should contact
student poses a serious threat to persons and/
or property provided informal opportunity is
documents.
At the discretion of the institution, persons who desire
instruction without wishing to earn a credential may
be admitted as non-degree/noncredential students.
These students are exempt from taking the assessment
instrument; however, all students (including high school
students) must meet individual pre-requisites such as those
for entry-level English and mathematics courses.
Students may declare credential seeking status after
meeting regular admission requirements. The college
may review and reclassify credential seeking status in
accordance with policies established at each individual
college. Non-degree/non-credential students are not
eligible for Federal Financial Aid programs.
Credit earned before a student meets admission
requirements will be counted toward a credential.
of exigent circumstances, to discuss the
matter and possible resolution.
b. The student refuses to cease disruptive
behavior or conduct in violation of this
policy after direct orders from the chief
c.
When such suspension is involved, the
student must leave the campus immediately.
Students refusing to do so will be removed
by law enforcement authorities and charged
with trespassing.
When a student is placed on immediate
suspension, a disciplinary hearing will be
held at the earliest reasonable time
(see Section 3.6.).
11. Expulsion: Permanent, forced withdrawal from
the college as determined by the College Appeals
Board.
information regarding any special requirements for
program admission.
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3.2 Disciplinary Offenses:
below are punishable disciplinary offenses. Lack of
student charged with an offense listed below.
1. Material disruption or obstruction of
teaching, research, administration, disciplinary
proceedings, or any other college activities.
while on college property or at off-campus events
sponsored by the college.
2. Assault and/or battery.
3. Verbal and psychological abuse or harassment.
4. Participating in or inciting a riot or an
unauthorized disorderly assembly.
any property or facilities of the college or
threatening to do so, or refusing to depart from
any property or facilities of the college upon
authorized by the institution.
6. Sexual assault or harassment.
7. Use of alcoholic beverages, including the
purchase, consumption, possession, or sale of
by state law and regulations of the college.
lottery.
10. Manufacturing, possessing, using, selling, or
distributing any type of controlled substances or
illegal drugs.
11. Use or possession of weapons (guns, knives, etc.)
on college property, on one’s person, or in one’s
motor vehicle.
misusing safety equipment, or transmitting false
13. Littering.
14. Defacing, destroying, damaging, removing,
or using public or private property without
proper authorization.
announced as administrative policy by the chief
16. Encouraging or assisting others to commit any
of the acts that are prohibited by the Code of
Student Conduct.
17. Knowingly furnishing false information to the
college, including the forgery, alteration,
or misuse of college documents, instruments, or
18. Unauthorized use of computers or word
processors or unauthorized efforts to penetrate or
modify the computer or word processing security
system or any program software.
19. Allowing children under age sixteen (16) to
remain unsupervised while on campus.
20. Offering or passing a worthless check or failing
21. Failing to abide by any terms of any disciplinary
committee, or agency.
22. Creation of a health hazard.
23. Threats and/or threatening behavior.
3.3 Penalties and Sanctions:
The college has the authority to penalize or impose
sanctions on students who violate college regulations.
In determining possible sanctions, the college shall
consider such matters as the nature of the particular
offense, the welfare of the student and the college
community, and the prior disciplinary record of the
student. Usual sanctions are listed and explained in this
section. In addition to these sanctions, other sanctions, as
appropriate for a particular case, may be imposed. Each
level of hearing body may use creative sanctions that are
designed to be educational in nature.
the student that he or she is guilty of violating a
college regulation. A reprimand warns that
any further such actions may result in a more
severe sanction.
2. Restitution: Compensation to the college for
damages to college property.
3. Social Probation: Status given to less serious
policy violations, and in some cases, a restriction
High School Students
The condition of graduation from high school may be
waived for a student currently enrolled in high school
subject to the following guidelines. All applicants shall
submit:
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appropriate deadline
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COMPASS™ in accordance with KCTCS
Assessment and Placement Policy.
A college may require additional information as part of
the admission process.
In some cases, courses offered on the high school
campus carry both high school and college credit. See
your high school counselor for more information.
Second Chance Students
A student who has previously attended an college
or university – other than a college in the Kentucky
Community and Technical College System – and who
has less than an overall grade-point average of 2.0
on a 4.0 scale in all course work attempted, may be
considered for admission on probation provided the
applicant demonstrates both of the following:
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least one 16-week semester, and
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Transient/Visiting Students
A student may be admitted as a transient or visiting
student. A transient or visiting student must submit a
form completed by the student’s home college indicating
that the student is eligible to enroll in that institution.
Admission as a transient or visiting student is valid only
for the semester or session for which the student applies.
International Students
Some KCTCS colleges are authorized under Federal law
to enroll nonimmigrant students. Consult the admission
Readmission after Two or More Years:
Academic Bankruptcy
requiring attendance or participation in a prearranged class, program, or activity designed to
prevent or deal with high-risk behavior.
A student who has been readmitted after having
remained out of a KCTCS College for a period of two
or more years and who has completed at least 12 credit
hours in college-level courses with a grade point average
of 2.0 or better after readmission, may choose to have
his/her previous KCTCS course work removed from the
computation of the grade point average. This procedure
is commonly called “academic bankruptcy.”
4. College/Community Service: Service to the
college or community of up to 16 hours be served
A student who declares academic bankruptcy will
continue to receive credit for those courses in which a
grade of A, B, C, D, or P was earned prior to readmission
without including those grades in the GPA computation.
A student who has completed a credential and re-enrolls
may not apply the academic bankruptcy rule to courses
taken for the credential already completed.
Previous College Work
An applicant who has previously attended an accredited
college or university which awards degrees at the
associate level or higher and who has an overall grade
point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in all course
work attempted will be accepted for admission. For
should refer to the KCTCS Assessment and Placement
Policy, which is available on the Web site at kctcs.edu,
under “Students”, then “Academic Regulations”. An
submitted. The Council on Postsecondary Education’s
(CPE’s) general education transfer policy provides the
basis for an institution’s policy on the acceptance of
transfer credit. The American Association of Collegiate
Practices of Educational Institutions” shall serve as
a reference for admission of transfer students to an
institution and for the acceptance of transfer credit.
KCTCS colleges shall provide academic counseling
concerning the transfer of credit to transferring students.
KCTCS colleges shall accept a student’s college credit
earned when a course is taken both for high school credit
and for college credit. Credit earned through a dual credit
or dual enrollment arrangement shall be treated the same
as credit earned in any other college course.
Degree credit work is recognized credit hour for
credit hour if taken on the semester system. Quarter
hours are recognized as two-thirds (2/3) of a semester
hour. Recognition of credit earned at a non-accredited
college or university may be obtained by special subject
examinations or may be validated upon the completion
of 12 credit hours, excluding transitional courses, with a
grade point average of at least 2.0.
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Change of Program
When students enroll in a KCTCS college they select
a program of study in which they wish to “major” or
receive a credential. Students enrolled in any KCTCS
college may request a program change through the
2.4 Student Appeals And Responsibilities:
students are instructed to seek appropriate advisement
2.4.1 Student Responsibilities:
KCTCS Assessment and Placement Policy
2.4.1.1 Responsibility Involving Academic Rights of
Students (section 2.0)
Students enrolling in a college credit class applicable
toward an educational credential must demonstrate
instruments that they possess the minimum academic
skills essential for success in the class required for
the credential. Students who do not demonstrate these
academic skills for their academic plan must remedy the
The KCTCS Placement and Assessment policy can be
found at the main KCTCS web page kctcs.edu, under
“Students”, then “Academic Regulations”.
education courses, entry-level courses with approved
supplementary academic support, or approved college
exempt from the Assessment and Placement Policy.
However, applicable course prerequisites still apply.
enrollment per Council on Postsecondary Education
regulation 13 KAR 2:020. Enrollment shall continue
consecutively until the designated academic skill levels
are attained.
New Student Orientation
Students with 12 or more credit hours at the 100 level
or above in general education courses with a 2.0 GPA
are exempt from reading placement requirements and
are considered college ready in reading. However, all
students must meet individual course pre-requisites
such as those for entry-level English and mathematics
courses.
applies to all credential-seeking students, students who
transition from non-credential seeking to credential
seeking, and students who are undecided about their
choice of program as of Fall 2014.The skills for which
the Assessment and Placement Policy applies are
mathematics, reading, and writing. An ACT® score
of at least a 19 in mathematics, 20 in reading or18 in
writing allows the student to enroll in entry-level courses
for those areas. A student who scores less than 19 in
mathematics, less than a 20 in reading or less than an 18
in writing is required to take an additional test and will
be placed into classes according to her/his score on the
second test.
Students who do not intend to seek an educational
credential are exempt from taking the assessment
instrument; however, all students must meet individual
course pre-requisites such as those for entry-level
English and mathematics courses.
New Student Orientation acquaints students to WKCTC,
the services and resources which are needed to become a
successful college student. It is mandatory that ALL new
WKCTC students and all students who have not taken
WKCTC classes within the last three years complete
orientation.
When a student believes his/her academic rights have
been violated, the student shall report the matter in
writing to the appropriate division chair* as soon as
class day of the following semester. The student shall
specify which right(s) enumerated in Section 2.2 have
begins the appeals process. At this point, the division
dean tries to resolve the case. If the case is not resolved
does not accept the decision of the chief executive
request in writing a hearing before the College Appeals
Board. (Refer to sections 2.6, 2.7, and 2.8. for Appeals
Board responsibilities, authority, and composition.) No
the student in the original appeal to the division dean.
Orientation is conducted by the Recruitment/Activities
department and is held the summer before the fall
semester and in December before the spring semester.
Students sign up for orientation sessions when they
or when they return to schedule classes after sitting out
for more than three years. Advisors will provide forms
to enroll for orientation and students will select their
mail, e-mail and/or phone to remind them of orientation
details. The “in person” orientations will last at least four
hours, so please schedule adequate time to complete this
activity.
Orientation is also available online.
Completion is recorded electronically, but students
Orientation must be completed before registration begins
for the following semester. If not, a hold will be placed
on the student’s account and registration will be delayed
until it is completed. For more information about New
Student Orientation or Online Orientation, please contact
Violation of Student Academic Rights Figure 1), located
in Code of Student Conduct available on the Web site.
2.4.1.2 Responsibility Involving Academic Offenses
(section 2.3)
When a student is believed to be guilty of any of the
four academic offenses (2.3.1.1 – 2.3.1.4), a student will
Student Academic Offense (Figure 2), located in Code of
Student Conduct available on the Web site.
2.4.2 Student Rights During the Appeals Process
(Academic Rights/Academic Offenses): In cases of
academic rights and academic offenses, the student
shall have the right of class attendance and participation
during the consideration of any appeal except that such
attendance and participation may be limited when:
a. outside agencies are used as a part of the student’s
educational experience, in which case precedence
will be given to the terms of any agreement(s),
which have been negotiated between the college and
the agency; or
b. patient/client contact is involved in the student’s
educational experience, in which case only patient/
client contact may be limited or excluded at the
discretion of program faculty.
If the appeal is decided in the student’s favor, the college
must provide an opportunity for the student to complete
any essential experiences missed due to the appeals
process.
ARTICLE III
NON-ACADEMIC DISCIPLINARY POLICIES
AND PROCEDURES
3.1 General Regulations Concerning Student
Behavior:
Students are responsible for knowing the college’s
regulations, disciplinary procedures, and penalties.
It should be emphasized that students are subject to
criminal statutes and legal action, in addition to the
college’s regulations and disciplinary system.
In case of an alleged academic offense (section 2.3.1)
by a student, the instructor shall notify the student in
writing, explain the sanction to be implemented, and
inform the student of her/his rights to appeal. The
student shall have ten (10) calendar days from the date
appeal in writing to the instructor’s division dean. The
student may appeal the fact of guilt for all three faculty
sanctions listed in section 2.3.2.1 and other academic
sanctions in section 2.3.2.2. The student may appeal the
severity of the academic sanction which assigns a failing
grade for the course.
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2.3.1.4 Misuse or Student Falsification of Academic
Records
2.3.1 KCTCS Academic Offenses:
2.3.1.1 Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the act of presenting ideas, words, or
organization of a source, published or not, as if they
were ones own. All quoted material must be in quotation
and organization must be acknowledged by some form of
documentation acceptable to the instructor for the course.
Plagiarism also includes the practice of employing
or allowing another person to alter or revise the work
that a student submits as the student’s own. Students
may discuss assignments among themselves or with
an instructor or tutor, but when the actual material is
completed, it must be done by the student and the student
alone. The use of the term “material” refers to work in
any form including written, oral, and electronic.
All academic work, written or otherwise, submitted by
a student to an instructor or other academic supervisor,
is expected to be the result of the student’s own thought,
research, or self-expression. In any case in which a
student feels unsure about a question of plagiarism
involving the student’s work, the student must consult
the instructor before submitting the work.
2.3.1.2 Cheating
Cheating includes buying, stealing, or otherwise
obtaining unauthorized copies of examinations or
assignments for the purpose of improving one’s academic
standing. During examinations or in-class work,
cheating includes having unauthorized information, and/
or referring to unauthorized notes or other written or
electronic information. In addition, copying from others,
either during examinations or in the preparation of
homework assignments, is a form of cheating.
2.3.1.3 Student Co-Responsibility
Anyone who knowingly assists in any form of academic
dishonesty shall be considered as guilty as the student
who accepts such assistance. Students should not allow
their work to be copied or otherwise used by fellow
students, nor should they sell or give unauthorized copies
of examinations to other students.
academic record of the college is a serious academic
offense. As used in this context, “academic record”
includes all paper and electronic versions of the partial or
complete academic record.
2.3.2 Academic Sanctions/Penalties of Students
(Academic Offenses): Academic penalty shall not be
imposed upon the student for non-academic infractions of
college regulations. This principle does not compromise
the right of the college to suspend or dismiss a student
for non-academic reasons.
2.3.2.1 Faculty Academic Sanctions (pertaining to
sections 2.3.1.1 to 2.3.1.3)
For instances of academic dishonesty related to earning
grades (violations 2.3.1.1 – 2.3.1.3), the instructor may
implement any of three sanctions:
Advising and Transfer Centers
The Advising and Transfer Centers in the Anderson
Technical Building, Room 106 are staffed with
knowledgeable advisors who are able to help students
create an academic plan designed to enable students to
reach their educational goals. Advisors help students
by reviewing transcripts and other prior educational
experiences.
Prospective students are encouraged to call the new
registration process. Applicants must complete a college
application and take the COMPASS assessment or ACT
Currently enrolled students need to schedule an
appointment with their assigned academic advisor to
access to their advisor’s name and contact information at
https://students.kctcs.edu
B. a reduced grade for the course; and/or
C. a failing grade for the course.
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assignment in satisfying the requirements for the course.
If an instructor chooses the sanction which assigns a
failing grade for the course, the instructor shall notify
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and password are the same as your KCTCS
e-mail username and password
and the registrar. For more information about the role of
Most academic advisors place a sign-up sheet on
2.3.2.2 Other Academic Sanctions (pertaining to sections
2.3.1.4 and 2.3.2.1)
appointments one to two weeks prior to early enrollment
each semester. As a student, you need to be an active
participant in your education and take responsibility for
all that you do in your college career. Your advisor looks
forward to forming a partnership with you as you work to
achieve your goals.
The instructor may also recommend that the student
sections 2.3.1.1, 2.3.1.2, or 2.3.1.3).
Any student found guilty of a second academic violation
shall be expelled from the college and shall not be
allowed to enroll at any of the other KCTCS colleges for
one academic year.
In order to work in a collaborative effort and have
successful advising sessions, please remember to:
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an academic record (violation 2.3.1.4), including the
other misuse of academic records as described in section
2.3.1.4, is suspension for one semester.
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Come prepared for your appointment. This
means being knowledgeable about your
degree plan and program requirements, and
having ideas about your future coursework.
Keep advising appointments you have
made and be punctual. Please notify your
advisor as soon as possible if you need to
cancel or reschedule.
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Keep your e-mail address current and read
all correspondence from your advisor. We
will use your KCTCS student e-mail account to
notify you of registration information.
REGISTRATION
Currently Enrolled Students
Currently enrolled students must meet with their
assigned academic advisors for self-enroll permission or
to register. Students may locate the name of their advisor
by logging in to their Student Center in PeopleSoft.
Please see registration dates online.
New Students
Students must complete an application for admission
and submit required placement assessment scores
prior to registration. New student registration is held
in the Advising Center. See registration dates online.
meeting.
Course withdrawal methods
Fill out the online Drop Request Form.
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required to pay back any awarded money.
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and you must forward their approval via your
KCTCS Student e-mail account to
[email protected]
o Locate instructor contact information via
the WKCTC Directory.
West Kentucky Community & Technical College is
committed to ensuring that online learning students
receive services commensurate with those provided for
on-campus students. The College has an Online Learning
department with staff dedicated to providing academic
and student services sensitive to the needs of the online
student. Additional information about WKCTC Online
Learning can be found at
westkentucky.kctcs.edu/Academics/Online.aspx .
Assessment
Students who have not taken the ACT or who do not
meet minimum ACT requirements for placement in
college level courses can take the COMPASS placement
assessment. Online learning students who cannot take
the COMPASS at a Kentucky Community and Technical
(KCTCS) campus can work with the WKCTC Director of
Online Student Services to identify a testing location in an
area convenient to the student.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition for online classes is assessed at the in-state tuition
rate for all students, including out-of-state residents. No
additional fees are charged for taking online classes.
Financial Aid
at westkentucky.kctcs.edu/Costs_and_Financial_Aid .
Course Offerings
Students may enroll in online courses offered by WKCTC
or any other KCTCS college. Online courses may have
deadlines for completing assignments and taking exams,
Advising and Registration
New online students will be initially assigned as advisees
of the Director of Online Student Services, who may
kctcs.edu. Advising sessions for online students will be
conducted in-person or by telephone, e-mail, or Wimba.
Currently enrolled students may register for online
classes by meeting with their assigned advisors, or they
may register online with advisor consent.
Students taking online classes should be organized,
motivated, and disciplined. They must have an Internet
provider – preferably high speed – and a compatible
word processor (MS Word or other software with the
ability to save as Rich Text format).
New students are required to attend orientation either on
campus at WKCTC or online. The Online Orientation
is available at westkentucky.kctcs.edu/Admissions/
Orientation.aspx .
Being an online student also requires being comfortable
with the technology. KCTCS uses the Blackboard
course management system to deliver courses. Many
tools are available to help students transition from faceto-face instruction to online learning. After logging in
to Blackboard (elearning.kctcs.edu/webapps/portal/
frameset.jsp ), students can click on Student Support for
tutorials to facilitate learning to navigate online courses.
Accessibility Services
work with Online Learning students to determine if
accommodations are appropriate and to assist them in
obtaining equal access to education while at WKCTC.
All requests for accommodations should be directed to
times each week.
Online courses offered by WKCTC can be found at
https://secure.westkentucky.kctcs.edu/ScheduleSearch.
Online courses offered by other KCTCS colleges can be
found at
kctcs.edu/en/Students/LearnByTerm/Online_Courses.
Required course materials, including hardware and
software, are also referenced in the course syllabus.
Once documentation has been reviewed and
accommodations are approved, an accommodation
request form (ARF) will be prepared for instructors
for each appropriate class. A student can discuss
accommodation needs with his/her course instructor only
after the instructor has been sent the ARF. Students must
meet with the Manager of Accessibility Services each
semester to request accommodations.
Code of Student
Conduct
(including student rights and
responsibilities)
The Code of Student Conduct, approved by the
Kentucky Community and Technical College System
Board of Regents, serves as the student’s responsibilities
and rights within our academic community. The Code
of Student Conduct governs all aspects of academic
2.2.2 Information about course grading criteria: A
or second class session, or in the introductory materials
for a distance learning course, about the criteria to be
used in evaluating the student’s performance, a course
relative weights, and to expect that the grades described
in the KCTCS Catalog will be used.
2.2.3 Contrary opinion: A student has the right to take
reasoned excusereption to the data or views offered in
the classroom and laboratory without being penalized. A
sanctions listed in 2.3.2.1. Also, a student may appeal the
severity of the sanction of a failing grade for the course.
offenses and permissible sanctions.
Student Conduct Articles II and III. A complete copy of
the Code of Student Conduct may be accessed at
kctcs.edu/student/code.htm .
ARTICLE II
ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
2.1 Academic Honesty Policy:
The KCTCS faculty and students are bound by
principles of truth and honesty that are recognized as
fundamental for a community of teachers and scholars.
The college expects students and faculty to honor,
and faculty to enforce, these academic principles.
2.2.4 Academic evaluation. A student has the right to
receive a grade based only upon a fair and just evaluation
of performance in the course as measured by the
or in the introductory materials for a distance learning
course. Grades determined by anything other than the
instructor’s good-faith judgment based on such standards
are improper. Among irrelevant considerations are
race, color, religion, gender, disability, national origin,
outside the classroom that are unrelated to the course
work.
2.2.5 Academic records. A student has the right to have
consents in writing to have them released. The chief
dishonesty including, but not limited to, violation of
academic rights of students (section 2.2) and student
offenses (section 2.3).
about academic rights and academic offenses and the
student’s right to appeal shall be included in the course
syllabus.
2.2 Academic Rights of Students:
When a student believes any of the following six
academic rights have been violated, he/she should refer
to section 2.4.1.1 for information on the Student Appeals
process.
2.2.1 Information about course content: A student has
the right to be informed in reasonable detail in writing
materials for a distance learning course, about the nature
of the course and to expect the course to correspond
record of a student without the student’s consent to
authorized college personnel if the information is
writing recommendations, or selecting candidates for
honorary organizations.
2.2.6 Evaluation of student character and ability.
A student has the right to have character and ability
evaluated only by individuals with a personal knowledge
of the student. Records containing information about a
student’s character and ability shall indicate when the
information was provided, by whom, and the position of
the individual providing the information.
2.3 Student Academic Offenses And Academic
Sanctions:
When a student is believed to be guilty of any of
the following four academic offenses, information
concerning disposition of the case by the college and
responsibilities of college personnel can be found in
Weather Policy
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Purchasing Textboooks for Online Classes
Offered Through WKCTC
If there is inclement weather and no announcement about
the college is made, you should assume that classes will
meet as scheduled. In the event the college uses a delayed
schedule or cancels classes, every reasonable effort
will be made to post an announcement to the college
Getting textbooks in a timely manner is a key to success
in online classes. Textbooks for WKCTC online classes
Bookstore located on campus in the Anderson Technical
Building. When purchasing books, whether online or
in-person, a student must have a copy of the schedule
to verify section numbers, location (college), and
instructors. Different instructors (particularly at different
college locations) often use different books.
page. Text messages will also be sent to mobile phones
of students, staff, and faculty who have enrolled in the
The college will also contact local radio and television
stations listed below.
WPSD-TV, Paducah NBC
wpsdtv.com
WKYQ, Paducah - 93.3 FM
wkyq.com
WKYX, Paducah - 94.3 FM
wkyx.com
WDDJ, Paducah - 96.9 FM
electric969.com
1055thecat.com
WMOK, Paducah - 920 AM
WCBL, Benton - 99.1 FM
wcblradio.com
willieradio.com
WKMS, Murray - 91.3 FM or 92.1 FM
wkms.org
KCTCS Catalog
Ordering Textbooks for Online Classes
Offered By Other KCTCS Colleges
The KCTCS Catalog serves as the student’s guide to
academic programs and student services. Students who
Textbooks for all online classes offered by other KCTCS
colleges can be purchased from a central bookstore at
yourschoolyourbookstore.com .
requirements as they exist at the time of enrollment. The
catalog can be accessed at kctcs.edu/students
Follow these simple instructions, and your textbooks can
be charged and sent to your home:
Hard copies or copies on CD, if available, may be
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Distance Learning” as the school and click
“Submit.”
Classroom Regulations
Smoking and the use of food and drink in WKCTC
classrooms are prohibited. Other classroom regulations
may be listed in your course syllabus.
Student Complaint Procedures
The college strives to provide the best possible service
to all students in every aspect of their academic career.
However, we recognize that problems may sometimes
occur. WKCTC has developed Student Complaint
Procedures to address such issues. For more information,
go to westkentucky.kctcs.edu/Academics/Academic_
Policies/Student_Complaint_Procedures
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term, department, course, and section to
access the required textbook(s).
Since it can take over a week for central bookstore
orders to be processed, students should plan accordingly
and order textbooks well in advance of the start date of
the class.
Financial Aid charges are welcome! Students who
Web site for charging books to their Student Financial
Aid (SFA) or credit card account; books will be sent
directly to the student’s home. Any SFA charges
(including third party) can occur during pre-approved
Bookstore and request an order form for books at least
two weeks prior to the start of classes. The bookstore
will order the books and contact the student when the
books arrive. The student must sign for the charges when
picking up the books.
Logging into an Online Class
WKCTC students access Blackboard, e-mail, and
student self-service with a username and password
unique to each student. Students create their own
passwords after entering personal information provided
by the student during the application process. Students
are required to follow institutional policy for resetting
their passwords on a regular basis with an appropriate
level of password complexity. It is the responsibility of
of the password. Students may log in to an online class
one of two ways:
1. Click on the link to “Blackboard” on the
WKCTC Web site. Use your KCTCS student
e-mail user name and password to log in to
Blackboard;
OR
2. Go to elearning.kctcs.edu and use your
KCTCS student e-mail user name and password
to log in to Blackboard.
Academic Assistance and Tutoring
WKCTC provides academic assistance and tutoring free
of charge for students through a peer-driven tutoring
approach. Additional resources for academic assistance
include free access to HippoCampus, which can be
accessed at hippocampus.org/?user=myKCTCS
HippoCampus provides supplemental study materials in
math, science, social science, and humanities.
Proctored Online Exams
Some online courses may require up to two proctored
exams. Approved KCTCS testing sites can be found
online. Students are required to prove their identity when
reporting for a proctored exam. Fees are not charged
of identity. Students who must take proctored exams at
non-KCTCS locations should notify their instructor as
soon as possible. Every effort will be made to enable
these students to test at a location that does not charge
fees, but this cannot be guaranteed.
Third party students sponsored by Voc Rehab, VA, WIA,
etc., must take a copy of their schedule to the WKCTC
Withdrawal from Online Classes
E-mail requests to drop a class must be sent from the
student’s KCTCS e-mail account and must include a
request to drop the class, the student’s name, the last
4 digits of the student’s social security number, the
student’s date of birth, and the course number and title.
the Anderson Technical Building, Room 113.
Vehicle Registration and
Parking Regulations
Polices Related to
Graduation
Students must register any vehicle that is driven on
campus. Parking tags should be obtained for all vehicles
Withdrawal Prior to Mid-Term: Students may
withdraw prior to the last day for students to withdraw
at their discretion with a grade of “W” by sending an
e-mail request to [email protected]. As a
courtesy to the instructor, the student should notify the
instructor of the intent to withdraw.
Graduation Requirements
Citations are issued for parking in restricted areas –
Withdrawal After Mid-Term: Students wishing to
withdraw after the last day for students to withdraw
at their discretion must request permission from the
instructor. If the instructor grants permission, the student
must forward the permission with a request to withdraw
to [email protected]. In all cases, it is the
student’s responsibility to verify that withdrawals have
been processed.
of the approved curriculum credits must be completed at
the college granting the credential. In the case of degree
programs offered through joint, cooperative, or consortia
all
counselor and forward the permission with the request to
withdraw.
Eligibility for Veterans Affairs (VA) educational
Veterans Affairs in St. Louis, MO. Forms may be
obtained online at gibill.va.gov or in the Anderson
Technical Building, Room 107. Students eligible
copy of their schedule to the Veterans Coordinator in
program or schedule must be promptly reported.
Kentucky Tuition Waiver Program
children, step-children, adopted children, spouses, and
un-remarried widows and widowers in recognition
of military service of certain disabled or deceased
Kentucky veterans. Additional information about this
program and the application process is available at
Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs.
Credit for Prior Training and Experience
WKCTC is required to evaluate prior educational
training and experience. This includes military training
and experience received while on active duty and any
coursework taken at educational institutions even if the
For the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate
in Fine Arts, and Associate in Applied Science degrees,
regardless of the time the student has attended the college,
Building, Room 127. Students must bring in the license
plate number, the year, make and model of their vehicle.
There is no charge for parking tags.
marked with lines on both sides of the parking space.
Repeat violators are towed at the expense of the vehicle
operator.
must be completed at the KCTCS college granting the
of the credits from the participating institutions. Students
seeking Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate
in Fine Arts, or Associate in Applied Science degrees or
Diplomas must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
in order to be eligible for graduation. To be eligible for
Campus Transportation
The Paducah Area Transit System (PATS) operates a
Thursday between all buildings on the WKCTC main
campus. The shuttle service is free of charge to students.
The shuttle picks up and drops off at the following
locations:
approved curriculum with a grade point average of at least
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Anderson Technical Building – west end
entrance by the bookstore blue canopy
In order to be eligible to receive KCTCS credentials,
students must satisfactorily complete the minimum number
of credits required for that credential, including the
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Allied Health Building - parking lot near center
entrance
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Haws Gym – access road between the south
end of the gym and the parking lot
Board of Regents Policies 4.11 and 4.12 and program
requirements, with a cumulative grade point average of
at least 2.0 and complete the college’s application for
graduation within the posted deadline for the term. In order
to be eligible for:
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It is college policy to remain open and conduct classes
according to the regular class schedule except under
extreme weather conditions. In the event of extreme
weather, classes may be delayed or cancelled.
The college president makes the decision when severe
weather or other emergencies might require a closing,
delayed opening, suspension, or interruption of
regularly scheduled work or class hours. The president
consults with maintenance and operations, the crisis
team, and the president’s leadership team to determine
the circumstances of the college closing or other
Decisions regarding inclement weather are made as
quickly as possible and with everyone’s best interests in
mind. However, while every effort is taken to quickly
examine road conditions and weather data for our entire
service area, we must also encourage your personal
responsibility to keep yourself safe. To that end, if the
college remains open or operates on a delayed schedule,
about whether roads are safe in your area.
If road conditions are poor in the early morning but are
expected to improve later in the day, the college may
delay the beginning of classes. The delayed schedule is
detailed below:
Regular Class Meeting
Starting Between
Times Delayed Schedule
Meeting Times
Voter Registration
Students interested in obtaining a voter registration form
should visit elect.ky.gov/registertovote .
in Fine Arts, Associate in Applied Science, and
Associate in Applied Technology degrees,
students must satisfactorily complete 60 credits,
including the general education requirements as
Policies 4.11 and 4.12 and program requirements,
with a cumulative grade point average of at least
2.0.
Weather Policy
In the event that the delayed schedule is in effect and
the weather situation worsens, the college reserves the
right to change the schedule to a “closed” status. If this
change in schedule is deemed necessary, the decision
will be posted by as soon as possible. During the
delayed schedule, evening classes offered in Paducah
and at off-campus sites in Ballard, Graves and Marshall
counties will be held as scheduled unless cancellation is
announced. The college will make every effort to make
announcements on evening class cancellations by
3:00 p.m.
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KCTCS Board of Regents Policies 4.11 and 4.12
and program requirements, with a cumulative
Transcripts and Grades
an approved curriculum with a grade point
average of at least 2.0 in the courses required for
requests are made online at westkentucky.kctcs.edu/
admissions/transcript_Requests.aspx
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president (or designee) on an individual basis
with the advice of the appropriate division
requirements for these programs is available
below in the Academic Credentials Awarded
section.
WKCTC holds commencement in December and in
May.
Graduation With Honors
of work toward degree completion or 30 credit hours
of work toward diploma completion in the KCTCS
colleges shall be graduated “With High Distinction” if
they attain a grade-point average of 3.60 or higher on all
work attempted. Students who have completed at least
credit hours of work toward diploma completion in the
KCTCS colleges shall be graduated “With Distinction”
Grade reports are not mailed to students. To access
Transcript fees must be paid online before the transcript
will be released. The fee for three business day
Name, Address and Program/Major
Changes
It is very important that students frequently review
their personal information within the WKCTC system
to ensure that their current name, address and student
program plan/major is accurately recorded. Students
may log in to their Student Self-Service (instructions
on page 13 of this document) to review their personal
and/or student program plan/major needs to be updated,
should complete the appropriate form at
westkentucky.kctcs.edu/Admissions/Records.aspx
Building, Room 112.
Directory Information
Multiple Associate Degrees
A student will be eligible for an additional degree when
the student has completed the requirements of the
second curriculum including a minimum of six credit
hours relevant to the second degree and beyond the
be granted for the completion of a second option in a
program. The completion of a second option, however,
will be recorded on the transcript.
WKCTC may provide directory information, date and
degrees and awards received, the most recent previous
educational institution attended, participation in
and height of members of athletic teams. The student
may register an objection to the release of this
a form indicating the items to be withheld. All written
requests for non-disclosure will be honored by the
college for one academic year. Requests to withhold
234 Pioneer Industrial Drive
Mayfield, KY 42066
Paducah, KY 42001
Benton, KY 42025
Purchase Training Center (WKP)
234 Pioneer Industrial
Weaks Center (WEA)
Marshall
County
School (MHS)
Paducah,
KYHigh
42001
86 High School Road
2415 South 25th Street
Graves County High School (GHS)
1107 Housman Street
Madison
Hall
(MAD)
Mayfield,
KY
42066
919 Madison Street
Paducah,Training
KY 42001Center (WKP)
Purchase
Paducah School of Art and Design
Skilled Craft Training Center
(PSAD)
(SCTC)
Mary Ellen Thompson Health Education
Marshall County High School
(MHS)
Paducah School of Art (
409 Broadway
70 Hickory
Road
Center
High School Road
409 Broadway
Paducah,
KY (HEC)
42001
Paducah, KY86
42001
Center (HEC)
Off-Campus Locations
1107 Housman Street
15. Anderson Technical Building/Bookstore
Bookstore
(ATB)
(ATB)
11. Crounse Hall (CRO)
12. Crisp Building/Challenge Learning Cent
12. Crisp Building/
(CLC)
Challenger
Learning Center (CLC)
13.
Allied
Health Building
13. Allied Health Building
(AHB) (AHB)
14. Emerging
Technology
Center (ETC)
14. Emerging
Technology
Center (ETC)
7. Maintenance Garage
8. Nemer Building
8. Nemer Building
Clemens
Arts
9. 9.
Clemens
Fine Fine
Arts Theatre/
Theatre/Student
Student
Center (SCA)Center (SCA)
10. 10.
Matheson
Learning
Matheson
Hall/ Learning
Resource
Center
(MLC)
Resource Center
(MLC)
1.
2.
2.
3.3.
4.4.
1. Waller Hall (WAL)
Waller Hall (WAL)
Rosenthal Hall (ROS)
CarsonHall
Hall
Carson
CarsonAnnex
Annex
Carson
5. Haws Gymnasium (GYM)
6.6. Security
Guard Building
Guard Building
4810 Alben Barkley Drive • Paducah, KY
CAMPUS MAP
West Kentucky Community and Technical College Campus
a minimum of 36 hours including the general
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FERPA
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA) of 1974, as amended, is a federal law that
education records. Colleges in the Kentucky Community
and Technical College System comply with FERPA’s
dealing with student education records and directory
information recommended by the American Association
In its discretion, a college or KCTCS as appropriate may
provide Directory Information in accordance with the
provisions of the Act [Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act of 1974] to include:
8. Educational institution in which the student was
most recently enrolled
Procedure – Release of Information to Military Recruiter
1. Information will be released for military
recruitment purposes only. The military
recruiters may request student recruitment
information once each semester for each of the
service:
Air Force
Air Force National Guard
Army National Guard
Coast Guard
Navy
Marine Corps Reserve
Air Force Reserve
Army
Army Reserve
Coast Guard Reserve
Navy Reserve
Marine Corps
2. The request should be submitted in writing, on
letterhead, clearly identifying the military
recruiting organization.
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WKCTC Bookstore
institution attended by the student
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and sports
A student may give consent to any individual by
the consent to release information. The student must
assign a passcode and the individual must present
requesting information.
The WKCTC Bookstore is located in the Anderson
Technical Building and provides not only textbooks
and supplies for students, but also a variety of
campus apparel - all of which are chargeable with
Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The bookstore hours
are extended during peak times at the beginning
of each semester. Students may also contact the
Students must have a copy of their schedule
when purchasing books; a photo ID is required if
Solomon Amendment
The Solomon Amendment is a federal law that allows
military recruiters access to student recruitment
information. The Solomon Amendment supersedes
FERPA. However, if a student has submitted a request
dates normally begin approximately one week
prior
one week after classes begin. Charges can only be
made during the approved time period.
directory information, then no information from the
student’s educational record will be released under the
Solomon Amendment.
Notices about extended bookstore hours and
1. Name
2. Address
3. Telephone
4. Age
6. Academic major
7. Degrees received
Campus Safety
Crime Awareness and Campus Security
In compliance with federal and state regulations, the
College makes available to all prospective students,
current students, and employees an annual security
report containing programs that promote campus safety
and campus crime statistics and policies. A copy of this
viewed at ope.ed.gov/security or
westkentucky.kctcs.edu/student_life/Security/Clery_
and_Minger_Report.aspx .
Should a crime occur immediately report it to the
contacting the local police regarding the crime.
The campus security guard can be contacted at
danger, call 911.
Safety Notification Alert Program (SNAP)
The emergency alert system on the campus is known as
SNAP is activated when there is an emergency on
Asoffall2015,WKCTCwillbecomeatobaccofreeinstitution.WKCTC’stobacco-freepolicy
includesthat:
• Tobaccouseisprohibitedonallcollege
ownedpropertyandwithinleasedcollege
officeandclassroomspace.Theuseofall
tobaccoproducts,isprohibitedoncollege ownedfacilitiesandfacilitiesleasedand
controlledbythecollege.
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Tobaccouseisprohibitedinallindoorand
outdoorfacilities,includingentrancesteps
andramps,restrooms,pedestrianwalkways,
entryways,terraces,andcampusbusstops.
*Atthistimethepolicywillnotbeenforcedin
theenclosedpassengercompartmentsofprivate
automobiles.
• Tobaccouseisprohibitedincollege ownedorleasedvehicles.
•Tobaccoproductswillnotbesoldin
collegefacilities.
students of a dangerous situation, including the delaying
or closing of the College due to inclement weather.
When SNAP is activated, an alert message is sent to all
phones. Additionally, certain computers in computer labs
receive the alert. Anyone who has opted to have a text
message alert sent to their cell phone also receives the
alert message.
For more information go to: kctcs.edu/snap/ .
Alcohol, Drugs and Weapons
through their KCTCS e-mail account. The
WKCTC Bookstore only stocks books for WKCTC
classes. Internet class texts can easily be purchased
online and delivered directly to the student by
visiting the following Web site:
kctcs.bncollege.com
The KCTCS Code of Conduct states that the use or
possession of weapons (guns, knives, etc.) on college
property, on one’s person, or in one’s motor vehicle is a
punshiable offense and disciplinary action will be taken.
Please reference Article 3.2 and 3.3 of the KCTCS Code
of Conduct for more infromation.
Financial aid is accepted. The WKCTC Bookstore
is operated by Barnes and Noble.
Illegal drugs and alcohol are also prohibited on campus.
A Tobacoo-Free Campus
Workforce Solutions
Workforce Solutions exists to provide non-credit and
credit, general and customized training, assessments,
facilitation, consulting and coaching for existing and
new businesses and industries to promote economic
development in the Purchase Area of western Kentucky.
Workforce Solutions provides assistance to companies
to identify and develop training to help them meet their
workforce needs. Workforce Solutions can coordinate all
aspects of the training: location, equipment, curriculum,
materials, facilitators, etc. Consulting, assessment,
and facilitation is also available. Workforce Solutions
organization’s needs.
For more information, contact Workforce Solutions at
site at westkentucky.kctcs.edu/Workforce_Solutions
Matheson Library
Located in the Matheson Learning Resource Center, the
Matheson Library offers students and members of our
community a full range of materials and technology to
meet their needs. Take advantage of the library’s many
available services including:
Cyber Cafe and Center Cafe
Emerging Technology Center. Drop in and choose from a
wide variety of menu items.
Tuition and Charges
Cyber Cafe hours are 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through
Friday. Daily menus for the WiFi Grill can be found at
online. The Center Cafe is located in the Student Center in
the Clemens Building. Center Cafe hours are
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Hours may vary at both locations during class breaks and
summer months.
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materials using the KCTCS Library Catalog at
kctcs.kyvlorg/vwebv/searchBasic?sk=kctcs
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Databases. To access these off-campus, login to
ezproxy.westkentucky.kctcs.edu:2048/login
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https://secure.westkentucky.kctcs.edu/
illrequest
Personal Services
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back in time, you can renew online or by calling
Cosmetology/Nail Technology and
Dental Services
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asklibrarian/
A variety of services is available to the public at low
prices in the Anderson Technical Building.
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tools and Internet access.
Tuitionandchargesvarybasedonwhetherastudent
isaKentuckyresident,non-resident,orresidentofa
contiguouscountyofacontiguousstate.Tuitionand
chargesareonapercredithourrate,includingcourses
thatareaudited.Forquestionsregardingresidencystatus
andguidelines,seeAppendixA.Alltuitionandcharges
arepayableinfullpriortothebeginningofclassesfor
eachsessionofthetermunlesspriorarrangementhas
beenmadewiththecollegebusinessoffice.Consultyour
localcollegebusinessofficeforcollege-specificrequired
paymentdates.Provisionsforpartialordeferred
paymentinstructionsareavailableinthe“PaymentPlan
Options”sectionbelow.
Tuitionandchargesareassessedatthetimeof
registrationandbaseduponapercredithourratefor
allKCTCScollegesregardlessofwhetherthecourses
aretakenduringtheday,evening,and/oronweekends,
andregardlessofwhetherthecoursesaretakenfor
creditorauditpurposes.Tuitionratesvarybasedupon
Kentuckyresidentornon-Kentuckyresidentstatus.
Qualifyingstudentslivinginoutofstatecountiesthat
arecontiguoustoKentuckymayqualifyforareduced
tuitionrate.Fractionalcredithourtuitionandcharges
areassessedforfractionalcreditofferings(i.e.,astudent
taking¼credithourcoursewouldbeassessed¼rate
ofstudentwithsameresidencytakinga1credithour
course).Tuitionandchargesarerefundableasperthe
“Refunds”sectionbelow.Chargesforservicesare
non-refundableunlessspecificallystatedasrefundable.
Consultwithyourcollegebusinessofficeforspecifics.
Thetuitionchargesforthe2014-2015academicyear
werenotavailableatthetimeofpublication.Tuition
chargeswillbepublishedatkctcs.eduassoonastheyare
available.
Mandatory Student Fee
Amandatorystudentfeeof$4percredithourwillbe
assessedinthe2014-2015academicyear.Questions
regardingfeesmaybedirectedtoyourcollege’sbusiness
office.
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Audio-visual (A/V) room to view course
materials.
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the microform materials (for example, the
archives of the Paducah Sun).
Charges for Customized Course Offerings
Somecourses,includingcoursescreatedspecifically
uponrequest(creditornon-credit)mayhaveadditional
charges.Theadditionalcharge,dependingupon
therequirementsofdevelopingandproducingthe
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materials you need for class
customizedcourseorprogram,willvarydepending
uponthelengthandcontentofthecourseorprogram
offerings.Alltuitionandchargesforcustomizedcourses
arepayableuponregistrationunlesspriorarrangements,
includingthirdpartycontracts,havebeenmadewith
theofferingcollege.Pleasecontactyourlocalcollege
businessofficeforspecifics.
Charges for Services
Somechargesforservicesmayexist,includingsome
individualprogramand/orspecialtestingcharges.
Generalexamplesofthesechargesinclude,butare
notlimitedto,thefollowing:GEDandACT®testing,
returnedcheckchargeandlostlibrarybook/video
replacementcharge.Chargeswillvarybyserviceandare
non-refundable.Contactyourcollegebusinessofficefor
specifics.
DistanceEducation:Therearenoadditionalstudent
chargesassociatedwiththeverificationofstudent
identity.
Charges for Special Examination
KCTCScollegesofferstudentsinstitutionallydeveloped
specialexaminationstodemonstratemasteryofcourse
contentandreceivecredittowardprogramrequirements.
Specialexaminationsarecoursespecificandcharges
areseparatefromregulartuitioncharges.Special
examinationchargesarepayableinfullatthetimethe
examinationisscheduled.Contactthebusinessofficefor
alistingofallcharges.
Studentswhoareenrolledincoursesforwhichtheyelect
totakeaspecialexaminationinlieuofcompletingthe
coursemustofficiallywithdrawfromthecourse.The
withdrawaldatedeterminesthestatusofthestudent’s
assessment,refund,andgradefortheenrollmentperiod.
Allspecialexaminationcreditisawardedusingthetest
creditprocess.Insuchinstances,agradewillnotbe
awardedonthecurrenttermgradereport.Pleasecontact
yourcollege’sofficeofstudentaffairsforapplication
requirements.
Cancellation of Registration for NonPayment of Charges
Studentswhohavenotpaidtheirtuitionandchargesor
arrangedforapaymentplanonorbeforethecollege’s
requiredpaymentdatearesubjecttohavingtheir
registrationcancelledfornon-payment.Consultyour
paymentdates.
Computer Labs
Payment Plan Options
Inadditiontothepaymentoptionsofcash,check,orcreditcard,studentsmaychoosetoparticipateinaKCTCS
flexibletuitionandchargespaymentplan(anoptionforstudentsnotplanningtopayinfullorhavingmadean
arrangementtopayinfull)priortothecollege’srequiredpaymentdate.Toenrollinapaymentplan,astudentmay
logintohis/herstudentself-serviceaccount(https://students.kctcs.edu)orcontactthebusinessoffice.Studentshavethe
option,dependingonregistrationdate,toenrollinoneofthreepaymentplanoptionslistedbelow.
Plans
Option1
Option2
Option3
Service Charge
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Percent Down
None
25%
50%
Monthly Payments
4
3
2
Availability
AdvanceRegistrationOnly
ThroughAdvanceRegistration
ThroughRegularRegistration
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Totalpaymentofthebalanceoftuitionandchargesmustbemadebytherequireddate.Contactthebusinessofficefor
specifics.
Refunds
Inordertoreceiveatuitionrefund,astudentmust
officiallywithdrawwithintherefundperiodspecified
withinthispolicy.Refundsforsessionsdifferent
fromthoselistedbelowareproratedaccordingtothe
sessioninproportiontothetraditional16-weeksession.
Asessionisdefinedasanenrollmentperiodwithin
anacademicterm.Anacademicterm(fall,spring,
orsummer)mayhaveanumberofsessionsrunning
concurrently--16-,8-,or4-week.
KCTCShaspartneredwithHigherOne,afinancial
servicescompanyfocusedsolelyonhighereducation,
toprocessstudentrefundpayments.Studentsare
requiredtochoosefromoneofthefollowingthree
optionsforreceivinganyrefundsduethem:1)ACH
transfertoabankaccountoftheirchoice,2)Papercheck
mailedtothestudentaddressonfile,3)Refundtoa
OneAccount,anFDICinsuredcheckingaccountoffered
byHigherOne.Foradditionalinformation,pleasevisit
KCTCSDebitCard.com
Timeframe for Tuition Refunds*
Session 100 percent
50 percent
No Refund
16-weekWithin7thday 8th-29thdaysAfter29thday
8-week Within4thday 5th-15thdaysAfter15thday
6-week Within3rdday 4th-11thdays After11thday
5-week Within2ndday3rd–9thdays After9thday
4-week Within1stday 2nd-7thdays After7thday
*Calendardaysofthesession,includingallSaturdays
andSundays,butexcludingKCTCSrecognized
holidays.
of Rosenthal Hall is open to students needing access to
computers.
A lab supervisor is available to provide technical
assistance Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. and
Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Computer labs are
also located in the Matheson Library and the Anderson
Print Management Policy
Currently enrolled students are given a printing account
of 400 free black & white printed pages at the beginning
of each fall, spring, and summer semester. Students may
print in color at the Grisham Lab in Rosenthal Hall at a
charge of 20 cents per page. Each color page is deducted
from the student’s account at the rate of four black and
white pages.
Any left-over amount from a student’s account is carried
over from the fall to the spring semester. All spring totals
will be deleted at the end of the spring semester and
summer semester totals will be deleted at the end of the
summer semester.
Financial Delinquency
Students who go over their printing allowance may
purchase additional pages.
Additions to a print account may be made at the
or in the Matheson Library. Additional pages may be
purchased in the following increments:
$ 1.00 (20 pages)
$10.00 (200 pages)
Students must enter their Active Directory password to
a message displays notifying the student that additional
pages should be purchased. Students may not transfer
any portion of their print account to another student’s
print account.
Community users are allowed to print 10 pages per day.
Anystudentwhoisdelinquentinfinancialobligations
toacollege,oranydivisionororganizationofacollege,
shallnotbeallowedtoregisterforfutureterms,receive
transcripts,transfercreditstoanotherinstitution,or
graduate.DelinquentaccountsaresubjecttoKCTCS
BusinessProcedure7.4Collection of Accounts
Receivableandmaybereferredtoanoutsidecollection
agency.Note:referredaccountsaresubjecttocollection
chargesinadditiontotheamountowedthecollege
andaretheresponsibilityofthedelinquentparty.The
delinquency,ifreferredtoacollectionagency,isalso
subjecttobeinglistedwithcreditreportingagencies.
Specificquestionsmaybedirectedtoyourcollege’s
businessoffice.
Professional Liability Insurance
Studentswhoenrollinanycourserequiringpatient/
clientcontactmustshowevidencetheyhave
professionalliabilityinsuranceorpurchaseinsurance
throughthecollege.Thischargeisnon-refundable
andissubjecttochangewithoutnotice.Pleasecontact
theCollegeBusinessOfficefordetailsconcerningthe
chargeforProfessionalLiabilityInsurance.
Student Resources and Policies (continued)
Online Access to Student Self Service
Many online services are available to students through
the Student Self Service. After obtaining your KCTCS
e-mail account username and password, go to:
westkentucky.kctcs.edu.
Click on “Student Self-Service.” The Student Center
page will be available after logging in. The following
valuable resources are available in the Student Center:
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WKCTC recognizes and rewards outstanding scholastic achievements by awarding merit-based scholarships and
special awards to deserving students. Scholarship applications are only accepted online. Application and supporting
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once each week.
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WKCTC offers the following types of scholarships:
and “Deleted” items folders. Full e-mail accounts
prevent users from being able to send and receive
e-mail messages.
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forget your password. Should you need to access your
username and/or password, go to the
“User Account Center” at kctcs.edu/students and
click on “forgot password” under the Help section.
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Complete scholarship information including the application dates may be accessed through the College Web site at
westkentucky.kctcs.edu/costs_and_financial_aid/scholarship_information.aspx
FinanciaI Aid
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Student Identification (ID) Cards
All students enrolled at WKCTC should obtain a student
Mondays and Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Students must be currently enrolled and have a picture
ID to obtain a WKCTC student ID card.
To ensure the safety and security of students, all
currently enrolled WKCTC students are required to
have a valid student ID card or other form of picture
campus. Campus security and college administrative
personnel have direct authority to request a student to
produce a student ID. Student IDs are the property of
WKCTC. Students must turn in their student ID to the
an ID to anyone or failing to show a student ID to any
college representative upon request is a violation of
college regulations.
Student ID Card Policy
Original Student ID Card:
Free upon the completion of registration of classes.
Replacement Student ID Card:
Free Student ID Card Replacement when:
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Scholarships
Overview
ThecollegesoftheKentuckyCommunityandTechnical
CollegeSystem(KCTCS)offeracomplementof
studentfinancialaid,includinglocalscholarshipsthat
arespecifictoanindividualcollegeorprogram.There
isnochargetoapplyforstudentaid.AmongtheU.S.
DepartmentofEducationTitleIVprogramsofferedare
PellGrants,SupplementalEducationalOpportunity
Grants(SEOG),FederalWorkStudy,andfederally
supportedFederalDirectLoanProgram.Thecolleges
alsoparticipateinstatesupportedaidprograms.Detailed
informationregardingstudentfinancialaidcanbefound
atkctcs.edu
Student Eligibility and Application
Toreceivestudentfinancialaidfromanyprogramin
whichKCTCSparticipatesrequiresmeetingestablished
eligibilitycriteria.Alistingofspecificcriteriacanbe
foundonKCTCS’Website.Ingeneral,youmusthavea
demonstratedneedassupportedbyaFAFSAandahigh
schooldiplomaoraGeneralEducationDevelopment
(GED)CertificateIfyouareadmitted“conditionally,”
youmayreceivestudentaidforonesemesteronlybefore
youradmissionfilemustbecomplete.
Youcanapplyforstudentaidelectronicallybyusingthe
U.S.DepartmentofEducation’sWebsite,www.fafsa.
ed.gov.Applyingforstudentfinancialaidisfree.You
willneedthelatestincometaxformsforyouandyour
spouseoryouandyourparents(1040,1040A,1040EZ,
or1040Telefile).Ifyoudidnotfileataxreturnyouwill
needdocumentationofallsourcesofincome,taxedor
untaxed.
Itisrecommendedthatallrecordsandmaterialsused
incompletingtheapplicationbesaved.Apercentage
ofallapplicantsarerandomlyselectedforverification.
Ifselectedforverification,documentationmustbe
providedinordertoreceiveaid.Applyingearlyinsures
considerationofyourinformationformaximumfunding
andapplicantsareencouragedtoapplyassoonAFTER
January1aspossible.
Youmaycallatoll-freenumberforquestionsconcerning
theU.S.DepartmentofEducationTitleIVprograms
bycallingtheFederalStudentAidInformationCenter
between9a.m.and8p.m.(EasternTime)Monday
throughFriday:1-800-4-FED-AID(1-800-433-3243)or
1-800-730-8913TDDforhearingimpaired.
Dual Enrollment/Consortium Agreements
Insomeinstances,astudentmaytakeclassesatdifferent
KCTCScollegesandwishthedifferentenrollmentsto
counttowardtotalenrollment.Insuchinstances,specific
eligibilityrequirementsapply.Pleaseconsultyourlocal
studentfinancialaidofficeforcriteria.
FinanciaI Aid (continued)
Federal Student Loans
KCTCScollegesparticipateintheFederalDirectLoan
Program.Youdonothavetobeeligibleforotherfederal
studentaidtoparticipateinthisprogram.However,
anapplicationusingtheFAFSAisrequired.Eachof
KCTCS’collegeshasestablishedlocalcriteriafor
processingloans.Pleasecontactyourlocalcollegefor
specificinformationaboutitsrequirements.
State Programs
TheKentuckyHigherEducationAssistanceAuthority
(KHEAA)administersanumberofstatesupported
studentfinancialaidprograms.Amongthoseofferedare:
CollegeAccessProgram(CAP),KentuckyEducational
ExcellenceScholarship(KEES)andKHEAAEarly
ChildhoodDevelopmentScholarship.Forthecomplete
listingofaidprogramofferings,pleaseseeKHEAA’s
Website:kheaa.com
Kentucky Residents
KCTCSbyvirtueofstatestatuteoffersanumber
oftuitionscholarshipsforKentuckyresidentswho
meetspecificeligibilitycriteria.Includedintheseare
scholarshipsfor:KCTCSFacultyandStaff;Kentucky
residentsage65orolder;survivorsofpoliceofficersand
firefighterskilledinduty;dependentsofdisabledpolice
officersandfirefighters;teachers;fosterandadopted
children;veterans;andchildren,step-children,and/or
orphansofveteranskilledordisabledinaction.Amore
detailedoverviewandeligibilityrequirementscanbe
foundontheKCTCSWebsite.
KCTCS and College Scholarships for Kentucky
Residents
KCTCSalsooffersanumberoftuitionscholarshipsfor
Kentuckyresidents.Theseinclude:KCTCSPresidential
Scholarship;JohnT.SmithScholarship;Commonwealth
Scholarship;KentuckyColonelsBetterLifeScholarship;
MarthaC.JohnsonTuitionScholarship;CharlesE.
Cranmer-LiquidTransport,Inc.Scholarship;William
FosterTichenorNursingScholarship;andtheRobert
StephenWeimannTuitionScholarshipforNonTraditionalHarlanCountyResidents.Fordetailsand
applicationinformation,pleasecontactyourlocal
college’sstudentfinancialaidoffice.Additionally,
eachyear,anumberofindividuals,organizationsand
companiesmakefundingavailableforscholarshipsto
variousKCTCScolleges.Theamountandcriteriafor
theseawardswillvary.Thesescholarshipsareadvertised
whenavailable,andeligiblestudentsmayapplyat
thattime.Informationisavailablethroughyourlocal
college’sstudentfinancialaidoffice.
College Tuition Scholarships
Eachlocalcollegeofferstuitionscholarships.Among
thesescholarshipsare:foundationscholarshipsto
supportenrollmentmanagement;needbased;programspecific;KCTCSEmployeeSpouse/Dependents;
andSecuringEducationalExcellenceinKentucky
Scholarship(SEEK).Pleasecontactyourlocalcollege
forspecifics.
Third Party Assistance Programs
Thereareawidenumberofoutsideagencieswhooffer
educationalassistanceandotherservicestostudents.
IncludedamongthemareKentuckyDepartmentof
VeteransAffairs,KentuckyNationalGuard,Kentucky
OfficeofVocationalRehabilitation,andKentucky
OfficefortheBlind.Amoredetailedlistingandbrief
descriptionoftheprogramstheyofferandcontactsfor
eachcanbefoundontheKCTCSWebsite.Additionally,
localsocialserviceagenciesofferavarietyofprograms
toassiststudentsincluding:KentuckyWorks(JOBS),
TemporaryAssistanceforNeedyFamilies(TANF),
WorkforceInvestmentAct(WIA),andAmeriCorps.
Tax Credits
TheU.S.Governmentgrantsataxcreditforeligible
personsand/ortheirdependentattendingcollegefilinga
federaltaxreturn.Thetaxcreditsarereferredtoasthe
HOPEScholarshipandLifetimeLearningtaxcredit.
Pleasecontactyourpersonaltaxadvisorregardingyour
eligibility.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Federalregulationsmandatethatastudentreceiving
FederalStudentAidunderTitleIVprogramsmust
maintainsatisfactoryacademicprogressinhis/hercourse
ofstudyregardlessofwhetherornotstudentaidis
awardedeachsemester.SatisfactoryAcademicProgress
(SAP)ismeasuredwiththefollowingstandards:
Qualitative(cumulativeGradePointAverageof2.0per
semester),Quantitative(MaximumTimeFrameof150
percentofthecreditsforcompletionoftheirprogram),
andQuantitativePercentage(Earnedhours/Attempted
mustequalatleast67percent).
Ready to Work / Work and Learn
Student Clubs & Organizations
Ready to Work and Work and Learn are programs
designed to assist low-income parents pursuing a GED
or attending college classes at WKCTC. Both programs
assist students in meeting their KTAP/TANF work
requirement through a combination of school and paid
work study (on campus and off campus). Services
provided to students include referrals for transportation,
counseling, tutoring, childcare and other resources to
assist them while pursuing their educational goals. For
more information about the Ready to Work and Work and
Student activities allow students to become active
community leaders, increase college spirit, and explore
potential. Students can connect and form longlasting relationships while gaining career experience,
transferable skills, and knowledge. Becoming involved
in student clubs and organizations promotes a sense of
community and provides a high quality of life. Students
are able to develop interpersonal skills, values, ethics,
and a sense of belonging.
Adult Education Services
The Skills Enhancement Center located in the Anderson
Technical Building, Room 111 offers a variety of
free services including GED preparation, COMPASS
Guided by the Student Government Association,
each club has a faculty or staff advisor. Student club
organizations focus on performing arts, leadership,
law, creative thinking, volunteerism, physical health,
political, or special interests.For more information
on a student organization, please contact the
westkentucky.kctcs.edu and select “Student Life”.
English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. For more
Happening Hour
Final Exams
Any student with more than two exams scheduled on
shall be entitled to have one of those exams rescheduled.
The student must submit a petition for rescheduling in
writing to the instructor no later than one week prior to
the last class meeting.
Happening Hour takes place on Wednesdays from
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. It is a time set aside for students
to participate in activities and events at WKCTC.
departments, organizations and agencies to provide
a variety of entertaining Happening Hour events
including competitions, talent showcasing, educational
opportunities, and cultural experiences. Such events are
intended to enhance the lives of students at WKCTC.
Dean’s List
The Dean’s List recognizes the academic excellence of
or higher in courses numbered 100 or above. Honorary
who have achieved this distinction.
GED Testing
Individuals who have not earned a high school
diploma may prepare to take the General Educational
Development (GED) Test that is given two times a month
generally the second and fourth Wednesdays. Contact
schedule a test date.
Each month during Happening Hour there is a
Student Government Association (SGA) meeting
and a Club Day. The SGA meetings require having
a representative from each campus organization to
maintain communication between the organizations;
therefore no other club meetings should be scheduled
during SGA meeting times. Club Day provides clubs and
organizations a regular time to meet, but they may meet
at other times as well. There are events and activities
scheduled during each Happening Hour in both fall and
spring semesters. To view the schedule of Happening
Hour events check the college Web site under “Student
Life” or go to westkentucky.kctcs.edu/student_life
or the message boards located throughout the campus.
Tutoring Center
Tutors in the Tutoring Center work with students to
improve their understanding of classes and assignments.
Tutors also help students strategize for upcoming tests
and offer study tips. Tutoring services are provided in
computer information services, mathematics, reading
comprehension, science, writing and more. These
services are free to all WKCTC students taking any
WKCTC or KCTCS class.
Students are welcome to drop by the center located
West Kentucky Community and Technical College is
committed to providing equal educational opportunity
and full participation for persons with disabilities. It is
with a disability be excluded from participation in any
of any WKCTC program or activity, or be subject to
discrimination with regard to any WKCTC program
or activity. Any student with a disability who requires
reasonable accommodation should contact the Manager
Career and Placement Services
Students are encouraged to schedule individual
counseling sessions with a career counselor to discuss
or explore the career options available at WKCTC.
Focus 2 is a self-paced, online career guidance tool
available to assist students in self assessment and career
exploration. The Career Key also assists students in
determining a college major or career by assessing
their interests and abilities using a paper-and-pencil
instrument. True Colors® seminars also are available
and conducted in group settings. True Colors® is a
The college also partners with College Central Network
to provide free, online job placement services. Students
and alumni are able to register, search job listings, and
post their resumes for employers to review. College
Central Network provides job listings and information
for local employers as well as a nationwide database
if an individual is interested in working outside our
Anderson Technical Building, Room 113.
TRIO (Student Support Services)
The TRIO (Student Support Services) program is a
federally funded program providing the needed services
designed to help students succeed in college. The TRIO
staff is committed to helping students stay enrolled,
earn good grades and graduate or transfer to a four-year
college.
TRIO Services include:
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applications
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classroom performance
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underprepared, nontraditional, or with physical
or learning disabilities
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career planning and transfer process
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strengths and weaknesses
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regional four-year colleges for transfer students
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Students interested in receiving these free services and
personalized help in a caring environment, should stop
by the Anderson Technical Building, Room 126 to pick
people of all ages that improves communication through
recognition of a person’s true character. True Colors®
has been used successfully in schools, universities
and hospitals to assign tasks according to individual
strengths.
Suspension Due to Poor Grades
IfastudentissuspendedfromStudentAidbecausehis/
hercumulativegradepointaveragedoesnotmeetthe
minimum2.0gradepointaverage(GPA)he/shemay
takeadditionalclasseswithoutStudentAid(unlessthe
studentisacademicallysuspended)toraisehis/herGPA
and,ifsuccessful,maybereinstated.Ifastudentis
onAcademicProbationorAcademicSuspension,he/
shewillautomaticallybeonStudentAidProbationor
StudentAidSuspension.Ifastudentisreinstatedfrom
AcademicSuspensionbyappealoranymeans,he/she
mustappealhis/herStudentAidstatusseparatelytobe
consideredforStudentAidreinstatementeligibility.
Appeal Process
Studentsplacedonstudentaidsuspensionandhaving
unusualcircumstances(illness,deathinthefamily,
accidents,etc.)andnotmakingsatisfactoryacademic
progresshavetherighttoappeal.However,duringthe
appealprocesspersonsareresponsiblefortheirown
expenses,i.e.,tuition,books,supplies,etc.
Personal Financial Liability Withdrawing or All “E”s
Studentswhowithdrawfromcollegebeforethe60
percentpointinthesemesterorwhostopattending
andthereforereceiveall“E”smaybefinanciallyliable
torepaythestudentaidreceived.Personsdesiringto
withdrawfromcollegemustdosoaccordingtotheir
college’swithdrawalpolicywhichcanbefoundonthe
school’sWebsite.Acopyoftheworksheetandexamples
usedforthiscalculationcanberequestedfromeach
KCTCSCollege’sOfficeofStudentAid.
KCTCS Student E-mail Account
(KCTCS) students are provided a student e-mail account
to facilitate communication among students, faculty
and staff. The e-mail account also makes it possible
for students to access their schedules, grades, student
activate the e-mail account as soon as possible and check
the account regularly throughout the semester. College
information such as grades is only delivered to students
through their college e-mail account.
your e-mail account. Record your username (aka user
ID) and e-mail address; remember your password but
keep it confidential.
Access the E-mail Account Once the
Account has been Activated
Go to webmail.kctcs.edu or access the e-mail from the
WKCTC Web site at: westkentucky.kctcs.edu
Activate an E-mail Account
(Requires Microsoft Internet Explorer)
Locate your nine-digit EMPLID on the upper left-hand
side of your class schedule. If you do not have a copy
of your schedule showing your EMPLID, you may
obtain your EMPLID by logging on westkentucky.
kctcs.edu/Current_Students and clicking on “User
Account Center.” If you are unable to obtain your
EMPLID through the “User Account Center,” go to the
and provide a photo ID for assistance.
24 hours after enrolling in classes:
Go to westkentucky.kctcs.edu/current_students/user_
account_center and follow the instructions to activate
Student Schedule
Academic Probation, Academic Suspension,
and Reinstatement
Academic Probation
A student earning a cumulative grade point average
below a 2.0 at the end of a term shall be placed on
academic probation. A student shall be removed from
academic probation by earning at least a 2.0 cumulative
grade point average.
Academic Suspension (Dismissal)
How to Read a Schedule
The printed student schedule provides several pieces of information including:
EmplID:
number.
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Term: academic term in both numerical and text
form.
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Dates: start and end dates of the class.
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Academic Plan: academic plan as listed in the
Credits: credit hours for the course. Courses
having an associated lab may be for credit
or not for credit. Credit hours are used to determine
your grade point average (GPA).
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Sessn: college session in which the course is
offered. The start and end dates of a course
determine the session number. Refund policies
are based on the session in which a course is
offered.
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Meets: days a class meets.
MW classes meets on Monday and Wednesday;
TR classes meets on Tuesday and Thursday
(R represents Thursday).
TBA indicates there is no assigned time for the class
to meet or that the meeting time is to be announced.
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Location: campus location where the course is
offered.
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Class#: number assigned to this class section.
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Course: department and course number.
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Begins & Ends: start and end times of the class.
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Section: section number. Section numbers on all
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Bldg: building in which the class is offered. All
section number indicates the course is offered
online; an “L” in the section number indicates a
laboratory class which may or may not have credit
assigned.
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Course Title: title of the course. Many course
titles are abbreviated for printing.
If a student is placed on academic probation for two
consecutive terms (which is noted on the transcript as
“subject to dismissal” the second time) and does not
earn either a cumulative GPA or a term GPA of at least
a 2.0 in the third term, the student shall be academically
suspended. Non-enrollment has no effect on probation
status. The president (or designee) may grant an
exception based upon an individual’s case. A student on
academic suspension may not enroll in courses which
count toward a KCTCS degree.
Reinstatement
A student who has been academically suspended may be
reinstated by the president (or designee) after remaining
out of the college for at least one 16-week semester
and providing evidence of ability to perform at the
level required. A student who has been academically
suspended shall, upon reinstatement, be placed on
academic probation and be subject to academic
suspension if the student has failed to earn a current
Upon a second suspension, a student may be reinstated
by the president (or designee) after remaining out of the
college for at least two 16-week semesters and providing
evidence of ability to perform at the level required.
Room: room number.
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Instructor: instructor name.
A student may repeat a course for the purpose of
improving a grade. The course must be repeated with
the same grade option as the original enrollment in the
course. The highest grade earned in a completed
course and will be the only grade included within the
cumulative GPA. Credit shall count only once for a
KCTCS credential. If a student has been dropped from
an occupation or technical program, course enrollment
may be dependent upon readmission to the program.
After a student has completed the same course twice, a
division dean (or designee) in consultation with the
instructor may refuse to approve a third registration
in the same course, including those offered by
correspondence, extension, and distance learning
technology. Subject to the approval of the division dean
(or designee), a student may receive approval for a
be taken as a repeat option for MA 109 and
vice versa.)
the building abbreviation. WWW indicates the class
is online.
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Repeating a Course
NOTE: A parent course cannot be repeated using
modules. Students who have received passing grade in a
parent course are not eligible to enroll in any module of
that parent course.
Grading System (continued)
P: represents a satisfactory grade in a course taken
on a Pass-Fail basis. The student who receives
a P in a course shall be eligible to continue
into the next sequential course(s). The grade
of P may be assigned by the College Appeals
Board in cases involving a violation of
student academic rights. It has no value in
computing the grade point average. This grade
may be used for developmental courses.
MP: represents Making Progress and may be
assigned only for developmental courses and
progress but needs and deserves more time to
achieve a passing grade. The student should
re-enroll in the course in order to continue
advancement to the level of competence set
for the course. Grades may be earned
following re-enrollment for developmental
courses. The grade of MP has no value in
computing grade point average.
Pass/Fail: may be selected for a maximum of
two elective courses, subject to certain
restrictions, by students with at least 30 credit
hours and not on academic probation. Courses
with these grades can count toward graduation
but are not used in calculating grade-point
standing. Courses taken on a pass-fail basis
shall be limited to those considered as elective
in the student’s program, and such other courses
Changing Grades: A grade once reported shall not
be changed except when the instructor states in
writing that an error has been made. The grade
change must be submitted by the end of the
following semester or session or, in exceptional
cases, at the discretion of the president (or
designee). However, each respective College
Appeals Board may change a grade to P or W in
the case of a violation of student academic rights
or to a W in the case of an academic offense.
Academic Programs
Grade-Point Average (GPA): The GPA on the
KCTCS transcript is derived from all courses
taken at KCTCS institutions. The grade-point
average is the ratio of the total grade points
earned to the total credit hours attempted
excluding courses taken on a pass/fail basis and
courses with grades of W or I. Total grade points
are derived by multiplying the number of credit
hours for the course by the number of grade
points assigned to the grade earned:
A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D =1, E = 0.
21st Century Life Skills
Reporting Final Grades:
college president (or designee) within three days
Regular 16-week course grades must be reported
Schedule Abbreviation Guide
Days: M = Monday T = Tuesday
W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday
S = Saturday N or U = Sunday
Buildings:
AHB = Allied Health Building
ATB = Anderson Technical Building
CLC = Crisp Building/Challenger Learning Center
CRO = Crounse Hall
ETC = Emerging Technology Center
GCH = Graves County High School
HEC = Mary Ellen Thompson Health Education
KEV = West Kentucky Technology Park, 101
Liberty Drive in Kevil
MAD = Madison Hall, 919 Madison Street in
Paducah
MCH = Marshall County High School
MLC = Matheson Hall/ Learning Resource Center
PSA = Paducah School of Art, 409 Broadway in
Paducah
PTC = Purchase Training Center, 234 Pioneer
approved. Prerequisites for such courses may
be ignored at the student’s own hazard. The
student is expected to participate fully in the
course and take all examinations as though the
student were enrolled on a regular basis.
Students may not change from a pass-fail basis
nor from a regular basis to a pass-fail basis
after the last date for entering an organized
class. Courses offered only on a pass-fail
basis, remedial or developmental, or taken
by special examination, shall not be included
in the maximum number of elective courses
which a student may take under these provisions
Students should be advised that if they interrupt their
continuous enrollment in a program and re-enroll
after remaining out for at least one semester, it will be
necessary to follow curriculum requirements in effect at
the time of re-enrollment. It is the ultimate responsibility
of the student to know curriculum requirements.
ROS = Rosenthal Hall
SCA = Clemens Student Center/Fine Arts
SCTC = Skilled Craft Training Center, 70 Hickory
Road in Hickory
WAL = Waller Hall
WEA =Weaks Center, 607 Poplar Street in Murray
Associate in Arts Degree (transfer)
Associate in Fine Arts Degree in Visual Arts (transfer)
Associate in Science Degree (transfer)
Air Conditioning Technology
Diploma:
Heating, Ventilation, and
Air Conditioning Mechanic
Chiller Maintenance
Domestic Air Conditioner and
Furnace Installer
Environmental Control
System Servicer
Environmental System
Repair Helper
Refrigeration Mechanic
Applied Engineering Technology
Degree:
Associate in Applied Science
Alternative Energy Track
Automated Manufacturing Track
Electromechanical Systems Track
Electornics Engineering Track
Instrumentation Track
Mechatronic Systems Track
PLC Programmer Track
CAD/CAM Technician
Robotics Sensor Technician
Apprenticeship Studies
Degree:
Web Enhanced Classes are on-campus classes that
may require some Internet use by the student. The
use may range from checking assignment dates to
a regular attendance in a virtual classroom. Please
check with the instructor for more information on
the level of Web enhancement in any class you are
interested in taking.
Academic Programs (continued)
Automotive Technology
Degree:
Automotive Technician Track
Diploma:
Automotive Technician
Technician
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Technician
Automotive Air Conditioning
Mechanic
Automotive Electrician
Brake Repairer
Engine Repairer
Front End Mechanic
Manual Transmission/Drive Train
Technician
Tune-up Mechanic
Business Studies
Business Administration
Degree:
Accounting Track
Finance Track
Hospitality Management track
Human Resource Management
Option
Management Track
Diplomas:
Real Estate Management Track
Accounting
Organizational Leadership
Small Business Management
Accounting Recordkeeping Specialist
Advanced Business Administration
Basic Business Administration
Business Transfer
Entrepreneurship
Financial Perspectives
General Business
Hospitality Management
Leadership
Management
Business Studies
Business Administration (continued)
Sales
Supervisory Management
Team Leadership
Medical Information Technology
Degree:
Electronic Medical Records Track
Medical Administrative Track
Medical Coding Track
Diploma:
Medical Transcription Track
Medical Administrative Assistant |
Medical Records Specialist
Hospital Admissions Specialist |
Medical Coding
Medical Receptionist
Medical Transcriptionist
Medical Unit Coordinator
Office Systems Technology
Receptionist
Collision Repair Technology
Diploma:
Collision Repair Technician
Automotive Painter Helper
Collision Repair Helper
E: represents unsatisfactory achievement and
indicates failure in the course. It is valued at zero
credit hours and zero grade points in nonremedial and non-developmental courses. Credit
may be obtained by repeating the entire course.
F: represents unsatisfactory achievement in a
course taken on a Pass-Fail basis. It has no value
in computing the grade point average. Credit
may only be obtained by repeating the entire
course. This grade may be used for
developmental courses.
AU (Audit): has no value in computing grade-point
average. A student who has been admitted to the
college may elect to enroll in a course(s) as
an auditor, except in selective admissions
programs. Auditing courses in a selective
admissions program requires admission to the
program and availability of space in the
courses. With few exceptions, any change from
audit to credit by a student fully admitted to a
college must be accomplished by the last date
to enter a class and any change from credit
to audit must be made by mid-term of the
semester or session in which the student is
enrolled. An audited class may be taken for
credit at a later date. Anyone who desires
to audit a class must be admitted to the college
Computer Aided Drafting and Design
Diploma:
Computer Aided Drafting and
Design
when there is a reasonable possibility that a
passing grade will result from completion of
the work. The instructor and student will discuss
the requirements for completion of course with
the time limit for completion not to exceed a
maximum of one year; failure to do so will
result in an automatic change of grade from I
to E. Each college shall maintain a record of
incomplete grades recorded in courses of that
college. This record, completed by the instructor
at the time the I grade is reported, shall include:
1. the name and number of the student,
2. the course number and hours of
credit,
3. semester or session and year of ‘
enrollment,
4. signature of the instructor,
for recording the incomplete grade,
and
6. an adequate guide for removal of
the incomplete grade. In the
instructor’s absence, the division
chairperson (or designee), shall
forward to the college president
(or designee) the appropriate letter
grade to replace the incomplete
grade.
W: represents a withdrawal from class without
completing course requirements. A student may
including the date of mid-term with a W grade.
After the date of mid-term and through the
last class of the semester or session, any
Detailer
Drafter Assistant
from a course and receive a W which may be
given at the discretion of the instructor. Each
meeting the factors to be used in determining if
a student will be allowed to withdraw during
the discretionary period. An instructor shall
not assign a student a W for a class unless the
in a manner prescribed by the college. The grade
of W may be assigned by the College Appeals
Board in cases involving a violation of student
academic rights or for academic offenses.
Operations Management
Payroll Accounting Specialist
Pre-Licensing Real Estate
Residential Real Estate
I: means that part of the work of the course
Student Load – Full-time Status
Full-time student academic status for the fall and spring
term is 12 credit hours. Full-time student academic
status for the summer term is 6 credit hours.
Student Load – Maximum Student Load
The maximum load to be carried during any semester
by a student (including residence, correspondence, and
extension courses) is 19 credit hours or the number of
semester, whichever is larger.
A student who has attained a grade-point average of 3.0
semester may be permitted by the college president (or
designee) to carry a maximum of three additional
credit hours, provided the total is not in excess of 22
credit hours for the semester.
Normally, the maximum course load (including
residence, correspondence, and extension courses) shall
be four credit hours for the four-week intersession, six
six-week session, or 10 credit hours in the eight-week
summer session. A student who has attained a grade
point average of 3.0 may be granted permission by the
college president (or designee) to carry a maximum of
Grading System
The grading system uses a series of letters, to which are
assigned grade point values. The system is based neither
on an absolute numerical system nor on a distribution
curve, but on the following descriptions:
A: represents exceptionally high achievement. It is
valued at four grade points for each credit hour
in non-remedial and non-developmental
courses.
B: represents high achievement. It is valued at three
grade points for each credit hour in non-remedial
and non-developmental courses.
C: represents satisfactory achievement. It is valued
at two grade points for each credit hour in nonremedial and non-developmental courses.
D: represents the minimum achievement for credit.
It is valued at one grade point for each credit
hour in non-remedial and non-developmental
courses.
Computer and Information Technologies
Degree:
Applications Track - Business
Software Specialist
Applications Track - Computer
Support
Applications Track - Software
Support
Information Security Track
Network Administration Track Cisco
Network Administration Track Microsoft
Programming - Information
Systems
Programming - Software
Development Track
Cisco Networking Associate
Cisco Networking Enhanced
CIT Fundamentals
Computer Support Technician
Computer Tech Basic
Computer Technician
Information Security Specialist
Microsoft Enterprise Administrator
Microsoft Network Administration
Productivity Software Specialist
Programming
twelve-week session.
Computerized Manufacturing and Machining
Degree:
Diplomas:
CNC Machinist
Machinist
A student on academic probation shall not take more
session, six credit hours in a six-week summer session,
seven credit hours in an eight-week summer session
and nine hours in the 12-week session.
Exploratory Machining
Machine Tool Operator I
Machine Tool Operator II
A student may be registered simultaneously at a
KCTCS college and at another institution only with
the approval of the college president (or designee),
the credit hours obtained at the other institution being
considered a part of the student’s maximum load. If
the simultaneous registration has not been authorized,
the transfer of credit from the other institution may be
denied.
Construction Technology
Diploma:
Construction Carpenter
Carpenter Helper
Construction Forms Helper
Green Building Technology
Residential Carpenter
Residential Roofer
Residential Site Layout Assistant
Rough Carpenter
Cosmetology
Diploma:
Cosmetologist
Cosmetologist
Esthetician
Nail Technician
Note: Esthetician and Nail Technician will not be
year.
Criminal Justice
Degree:
Corrections Track
Criminal Justice Track
Law Enforcement Track
Security & Loss Prevention
Track
Culinary Arts
Degree:
Diplomas:
Catering & Personal Chef Track
Culinary Arts Track
Food & Beverage Management
Track
Catering and Personal Chef
Culinary Arts
Food and Beverage Management
Advanced Culinary Arts
Advanced Food and Beverage
Management
Baking
Catering
Culinary Arts
Fundamentals of Culinary Arts
Dental Assisting/Dental Hygiene
Degree:
(Awarded from Henderson
Community College)
Diploma:
Dental Assisting
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Degree:
Technology
Diesel Technology
Diplomas:
Agricultural Equipment Technician
Construction Equipment Technician
Medium and Heavy Truck Technician
Helper
Construction Equipment Mechanic
Helper
Diesel Engine Mechanic
Diesel Mechanics Assistant
Diesel Steering and Suspension
Mechanic
Electrical/Electronic Systems
Fluid Power Mechanic
Heavy Duty Brake Mechanic
Heavy Duty Drive Train Mechanic
Medium and Heavy Truck Mechanic
Helper
Mobile Air Conditioning Mechanic
Preventive Maintenance Mechanic
Undercarriage Mechanic
Emergency Medical Technology - Paramedic
Technology
Degree:
Fire/Rescue Science Technology
Degree:
Diploma:
Fire Chief
Emergency Medical Technology (EMT)
General Occupational/Technical Studies
Degree:
Health Science Technology
Degree:
Historic Preservation (NOTE: This program will not be
accepting new students for the 201 4-2015 academic year.)
Homeland Security/Emergency Management
Degree:
Fire Science TRack
Industrial Chemical Technology
Degree:
Process Technician Track
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
Degree:
Early Childhood Administrator
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood
Education Technical Studies
Kentucky Child Care Provider
School Age Childcare
Certificates
of study are to provide marketable, entry-level skills.
employees in an occupation found in the local economy.
education competencies.
Logistics and Operations Management
Degree:
Logistics Management
Logistics Technology
Supply Chain Management
Manufacturing Industrial Technology
MIT: Electrical Technology
Degree:
Construction Electrician Track
Industrial Electrician Track
Motor Controls Electrician Track
Diplomas:
KCTCS Curriculum process.
Technology: selecting equipment and tools, applying
associate degree.
troubleshooting technologies.
Total Credit Hours 12 – 36
The above are minimum general education requirements;
requirements of a diploma or associate degree in the same or
may contain general education courses emphasizing the
Certificate requirements:
1. minimum grade of C in each course required for
the certificate and
2. minimum of 25% of certificate requirements
earned at WKCTC.
Transitional courses (courses numbered 001-099) cannot be
used to satisfy graduation requirements.
Necessary Skills (SCANS) report that are critical to entrylevel and associated with the diploma or associate degree
competencies necessary for success in the workplace.
Electrical Motor Control Level I
Electrical Motor Control Level II
Electrician Trainee Level I
Electrician Trainee Level II
Residential Electricity Level I
Residential Electricity Level II
MIT: Industrial Maintenance Technology
Degree:
Diploma:
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Industrial Maintenance Electrical
Mechanic
Industrial Maintenance Machinists
Mechanic
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Level I
Level II
Foundation Skills
Basic Skills: reading, writing, arithmetic and mathematics,
listening, and speaking;
Thinking Skills: thinking creatively, making decisions,
solving problems, knowing how to learn, and reasoning;
Personal Qualities: individual responsibility, self-esteem,
sociability, self-management, and integrity/honesty;
Competencies
Resources: allocating time, money, materials, space, and staff;
Interpersonal Skills: working on teams, teaching others,
serving customers, leading, negotiating, and working well with
people from culturally diverse backgrounds;
Information: acquiring and evaluating data, organizing and
computers to process information;
Systems: understanding social, organizational, and
technological systems, monitoring and correcting performance,
and designing or improving systems;
Management Specialist
Credentials (continued)
Associate in Applied Science Degree
credits must meet the following distribution:
Quantitative Reasoning
3 credit hrs
Natural Science
3 credit hrs
Social/Behavioral Sciences
3 credit hrs
Heritage/Humanities
3 credit hrs
Written Communication
3 credit hrs
additional hours may be required in specific program
curricula.
Technical and
Support Component
45 – 53 credit hrs
General Education and Technical and Support Components
must be distributed so that programs do not exceed 68 credit
hours.
Total
Degree requirements:
1. minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0,
2. minimum of 25% of credit hours required for
the degree must be earned at WKCTC, and
3. demonstration of digital literacy.
Diplomas
A diploma program is designed to prepare students for
technical employment within a one- to two-year period (3660 credit hours). The total number of credit hours for the
diploma must not exceed those required for a degree in the
same program of study. A prescribed program of technical and
general education courses is designed to prepare students for a
Marine Technology
Degree:
Marine Culinary Management
Track
Marine Engineering Track
Marine Logistics Operation Track
Wheelhouse Management Track
Marine Engineering
Marine Industry
Marine Technology Business
occupation, credit toward an associate degree, and continued
The diploma program contains general education courses
Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills) report that are
critical to entry-level workforce success for persons prepared
at the diploma level.
1.
Diplomas will address appropriate general
2. Diploma curricula will be approved through the
3. Diplomas will be applicable toward at least one
associate degree.
4. General education 6 credit hour requirement for
diplomas in areas 1 and 2 as follows:
Area 1 = Written/Oral Communications,
Humanities, or Heritage
3 credit hrs
Area 2 = Social/Behavioral Science, Natural
Science, or Quantitative Reasoning
3 credit hrs
Additional courses could be used for other areas in approved
curricula for diplomas but may not meet general education
transfer requirements. The above are minimum general
education requirements; additional hours may be required in
Technician
Medical Laboratory Technician
Degree:
Worker
Nursing
Degree:
Diplomas:
Registered Nurse
Practical Nursing
Practical Nursing (Option 2)
Kentucky Medication Aide
Medicaid Nurse Aide
Pharmacy Technology
Physical Therapist Assistant
Degree:
Technical & Support*
Total
Mechatronic Systems
Radiography
Degree:
*The Technical and Support requirements must include a work
experience component of 1-12 credit hours.
Diploma requirements:
2. demonstration of digital literacy, and
3. minimum of 25% of diploma requirements
earned at WKCTC.
Surgical Technology (Effective Fall Semester 2016, an
Associate in Applied Science will be the only credential option
for the Surgical Technology Program.)
Degree:
Diploma:
Surgical Technologist
Visual Communication - Multimedia
Degree:
Animation Track
Audio/Video Track
Digital Design Track
Web Design Track
Diplomas:
Animation Track
Audio/Video Track
Multimedia Track
Web Design Track
Audio/Video
Design Assistant
Digital Design
Digital Imaging Assistant
Digital Photography
Multimedia
Production Design Assistant
Web Design
Visual Communication - Printing
Welding Technology
Diploma:
Combination Welder
ARC Welder
AWS National Skills Standards Level I
Gas Metal Arc Welding
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
Gas Welder
Pipeline Welder
Production Line Welder
Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Tack Welder
Welder Helper
Admission Guidelines
Any person who has graduated from high school, earned
a GED, or is eligible to take the GED will be admitted
to the college. All applicants are required to submit
an application for admission prior to the beginning
of the term of enrollment. All applicants meeting
the appropriate academic requirements and technical
standards shall be considered equally for admission to
the college or to any program regardless of race, color,
religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age,
sexual orientation, or mental or physical disability.
Required Documents for Completion
of Admission
First-Time Freshmen (Students who have never taken
college courses or who took courses only while enrolled
in high school)
•
GED test results
•
– ASSET, COMPASS, or ACT (Students who
have taken the ACT will be required to take the
COMPASS assessment only if ACT scores do not
meet course placement.)
Transfer Students (Students who have attended a
postsecondary institution regardless of whether or not
any credit was earned)
•
date or GED test results.
•
Associate in Arts Degree
•
prerequisite course(s) for desired WKCTC
course(s) was completed at the home institution.
welcomes international students.
Cultural Diversity Director in order to receive a Form
I-20 for an F-1 student visa:
1. Application for Admission
2. Application for I-20 Form
including high school and university. Include
English translation if necessary. Students who
attended a college or university outside of the U.S.
evaluation of their transcript from one of the
following international transcript evaluation
services: Educational Credential Evaluators or
World Education Services.
any of the following:
TOEFL-The minimum TOEFL score for
admission must be at least 400 paper-based
or 97 computer-based or 32 New Internetbased. Test results must be sent to WKCTC
directly from the testing service. The test
scores must not be older than 18 months.
The TOEFL institutional code for WKCTC is
showing eligibility to return to the most recently
attended college.
TOEFL.
level math and English courses have not been
completed or if the student scored less than 18 in
English or less than 20 in reading or less than 19
in math on the ACT.
College English 101 and 102-Completion of
College English 101 and 102 or its equivalent
with a minimum grade of B in each course
from an accredited American institution.
•
Transient (or visiting) Students (Students who are
planning to attend the college for one semester only and
then return to the home institution)
•
institution indicating the student is eligible to
return to that institution.
•
completed or if the student scored less than 18
in English or less than 20 in reading or less than
19 in math on the ACT.
Requirements:
12 credit hrs
Select courses from headings in the Core Categories and/or
Foreign Language. At least 6 credit hours must be selected
from Arts and Humanities and/or Social and Behavioral
Sciences and/or Foreign Language. Students are advised
to choose hours to satisfy pre-major requirements at the
institution to which they are transferring.
Associate in Science Degree
Associate in Fine Arts Degree in Visual Arts
Requirements:
12 credit hrs
from Quantitative Reasoning and/or Natural Sciences.
Students are advised to choose hours to satisfy pre-major
requirements at the institution to which they are transferring.
Written and
Oral Communications
Electives
15 credit hrs
15 credit hrs
Total Credit Hours
60 credit hrs
60 credit hrs
1. completion of minimum 60 credit hours,
2. minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA,
3. minimum of 15 credit hours earned at WKCTC,
4. cultural studies course, and
5. demonstration of computer digital literacy.
- Courses chosen to satisfy General Education requirements
must be selected from an approved list which may be
found in the KCTCS catalog at
legacy.kctcs.edu/catalog/.
Form (Nursing Students Only) -- This form must
be completed and signed by a health care
professional within the past 12 months. It is
acceptable to attach photocopies of original
medical documents if they are signed by a health
care professional. Include English translations if
necessary.
9 credit hrs
Arts & Humanities
3 credit hrs
The course chosen to satisfy this requirement must be from a
discipline other than the discipline in the Fine Arts Core and/
or Concentration.
Quantitative Reasoning 3 credit hrs
Natural Sciences
3 credit hrs
Must include a laboratory experience for general education
certification in the Natural Sciences category.
Social and Behavioral
Sciences
6 credit hrs
Total General Education 24 credit hrs
Fine Arts Core
Sub-Total
18 credit hrs
Concentration
Sub-Total
Total
18 credit hrs
60 credit hrs
3. minimum of 15 credit hours earned at WKCTC ,
Admission Guidelines (continued)
KCTCS General Education
Competency Statements &
General Education Requirements
6. Proof of Financial Support -- Because studying
and living in the United States can be a very
expensive endeavor, it is important that students
and their sponsors have a realistic understanding
of the costs involved. The actual cost of living is
dependent upon the lifestyle of each student.
Students and sponsors should develop a longterm plan to cover the cost of a U.S. education.
F-1 visa students must submit proof that they have
immediate access to one full academic year
(9 months) of tuition and (12 months) living
Competency Statements
challenges by gaining:
A. Knowledge of human cultures and the physical
and natural worlds through study in the
sciences and mathematics, social sciences,
humanities, histories, languages, and the arts.
B. Intellectual and practical skills, including
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•
•
•
•
•
C. Personal and social responsibility, including
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and global)
•
•
•
D. Integrative and applied learning, including
synthesis and advanced accomplishment across
general and specialized skills.
family must show an additional $4,000 for their
spouses and $2,000 for each child. Financial aid is
NOT available to F-1 students. Please read
the Expenses Fact Sheet carefully and complete
the following forms located on the Culture
Diversity Web site at
westkentucky.kctcs.edu/en/Student_Life/
Cultural_Diversity.aspx .
Credentials
Associate in Arts and Associate in Science
Requirements:
AA
AS
Written
Communications
6 credit hrs
6 credit hrs
Students who complete ENG 105 must take an additional 3
credit hours of General Education from any of the General
Education categories.
Oral Communications
3 credit hrs
3 credit hrs
Arts and Humanities
6 credit hrs
6 credit hrs
One course must be selected from Humanities and one course
from Heritage.
6 credit hrs
Natural Sciences
3 credit hrs
6 credit hrs
One science course must include a laboratory experience.
Social and Behavioral 9 credit hrs
6 credit hrs
Science
Two disciplines must be represented and different from those
in the Arts and Humanities category.
OR Natural Sciences
Subtotal General
Education Core
33 credit hrs
33 credit hrs
original bank statement and an employment
•
(Spring Semester begins in January)
Admission to Selective Admission
Programs
Admission into allied health and automotive technology
programs at the college are based on selective admission
interested in the admission criteria for these programs
should contact a counselor in the Advising Center.
Some general education requirements must be completed
prior to admission into the programs. Additional general
education courses may be taken prior to admission into
the programs or after enrollment in the programs.
All applicants meeting the appropriate academic
requirements and technical standards shall be considered
equally for admission to the college or to any program
regardless of race, color, religion, gender, marital status,
national origin, age, sexual orientation, or mental or
physical disability.
Residency
This form is only for students who will be living
with someone who will provide the student with
free room and board. That person must attach a
copy of a lease or proof of homeownership and an
Be sure to attach all additional documentation
and make sure that all forms have been properly
signed. Incomplete documentation will not be
accepted.
10. Transfer Report and copies of current I-20, I-94
card, and visa for students transferring from a
copy is not accepted) of course work completed
at a U.S. institution must be mailed directly to
Because it can take several weeks to obtain an
F-1 visa, students who currently live outside the
United States should submit all of the required
documents no later than the following dates:
•
(Fall Semesters begin in August)
Kentucky Resident status has a direct impact on the
amount of tuition a student pays at WKCTC. Tuition
and charges are based on whether a student is a
Kentucky resident, non-Kentucky resident or a resident
of a contiguous county of a contiguous state.
The policy for Kentucky resident status (kctcs.edu/
en/Students/Costs_and_Financial_Aid/~/media/
System_Office/Financial_Aid/residency_policy.ashx) is
determined by Council on Postsecondary Education.
A student who has been assessed non-Kentucky
resident tuition rates can apply for a change in
status by completing the Application for Residency
(westkentucky.kctcs.edu/en/admissions/records.aspx)
and providing all required documentation. Students
must complete the application and provide all supporting
consideration. Applications arriving after 30 days may
be considered for the next term. Students should contact
Application for Residency.
Academic Information
Transfer Programs
of a baccalaureate program. Course selection can
be designed to parallel university offerings and are
transferable to four-year institutions – both public and
private. Students who successfully complete at least
60 semester hours of work according to the approved
curricula are awarded the Associate in Arts or Associate
in Science degree. Associate in Applied Science,
Academic Information (continued)
Career Programs
KCTCS colleges are committed to an expanded
program of occupational/technical education to provide
trained technicians to meet the workforce needs of the
Commonwealth. Typically, career programs may be
diploma or Associate in Applied Science degree. Many
students decide to spread their education over a longer
period.
transfer, but often require additional general education
coursework to satisfy a bachelor’s degree.
Credit for External Experiences
Students who expect to complete a bachelor’s degree
have four information resources:
1. The statewide general education transfer policy.
2. Baccalaureate program transfer agreements.
3. Individual transfer agreements with universities.
4. Specialized transfer advising and programming
WKCTC recognizes that valid college-level learning
experiences occur outside the traditional classroom
setting. Colleges will assist students in recognizing
appropriate external experiences and applying them
toward a WKCTC credential. Colleges reserve the right
to validate student competence through the appropriate
mechanisms and may award credit via a variety of
programs. These programs include, but are not limited
to:
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education’s
General Education Transfer Policy is designed to
improve the transferability of general education
coursework among public colleges and universities.
requirements for the Associate in Arts or Associate in
Science degrees and intend to transfer to a public college
or university should refer to the general education
competencies.
Baccalaureate program transfer agreements are designed
to assist students who plan to obtain a baccalaureate
degree and begin their education at a KCTCS college,
then transfer to any public university in the state – with
the guarantee that ALL credits taken in compliance with
a framework will apply to the degree program. These
frameworks may be found on the Web at
www.cpe.state.ky.us/going2/going2_transfer_planning.
asp .
Campus transfer liaisons and university catalogs
provide additional information about bachelor degree
requirements. Students who plan to earn a bachelor’s
degree should consult with their academic advisors
to plan coursework appropriate for transfer and to
identify applicable transfer agreements with individual
universities.
Category Certification
Students in good academic standing who have completed
only some categories in the 33-credit hour core
credits must be completed at the KCTCS college
complete. For example, a student who has completed
the six-hour for Social and Behavioral Science
be completed at the college granting the credential.
In the case of degree programs offered through joint,
cooperative, or consortia arrangements, the student
having met the General Education Transfer Policy’s
six-hour Social and Behavioral Science requirement.
requirements for the bachelor degree program.
If you have questions about the General Education
Transfer Policy, please contact the WKCTC Transfer
transcript and request an additional transcript including
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
participating institutions. Students seeking Associate
in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Fine Arts or
Associate in Applied Science degrees or diplomas must
have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in order to be
eligible for graduation.
satisfactorily complete an approved curriculum with a
grade point average of at least 2.0 in the courses required
students must satisfactorily complete the minimum
number of credits required for that credential, including
KCTCS Board of Regents Policies 4.11 and 4.12 and
program requirements, with a cumulative grade point
average of at least 2.0. In order to be eligible for:
•
in Fine Arts, and Associate in Applied Science
degrees, students must satisfactorily complete 60
credits, including the general education
Regents Policies 4.11 and 4.12 and program
requirements, with a cumulative grade point
average of at least 2.0.
Please see the “Academic Services” section of the
current KCTCS Catalog, available at
kctcs.edu/en/Students/Programs_and_Catalog.aspx
for further details regarding these options.
•
minimum of 36 hours including the general
Fully General Education Certified*
Students who have completed a general education
good academic standing will be “fully general education
altogether as a block.
•
requirements of the receiving institution that have not
additional KCTCS college courses.
•
For more information on transfer, please contact the
Advising Center in the Anderson Technical Building,
regardless of the time the student has attended the
with the advice of the appropriate division dean.
Academic Information
Transfer Programs
of a baccalaureate program. Course selection can
be designed to parallel university offerings and are
transferable to four-year institutions – both public and
private. Students who successfully complete at least
60 semester hours of work according to the approved
curricula are awarded the Associate in Arts or Associate
in Science degree. Associate in Applied Science,
Academic Information (continued)
Career Programs
KCTCS colleges are committed to an expanded
program of occupational/technical education to provide
trained technicians to meet the workforce needs of the
Commonwealth. Typically, career programs may be
diploma or Associate in Applied Science degree. Many
students decide to spread their education over a longer
period.
transfer, but often require additional general education
coursework to satisfy a bachelor’s degree.
Credit for External Experiences
Students who expect to complete a bachelor’s degree
have four information resources:
1. The statewide general education transfer policy.
2. Baccalaureate program transfer agreements.
3. Individual transfer agreements with universities.
4. Specialized transfer advising and programming
WKCTC recognizes that valid college-level learning
experiences occur outside the traditional classroom
setting. Colleges will assist students in recognizing
appropriate external experiences and applying them
toward a WKCTC credential. Colleges reserve the right
to validate student competence through the appropriate
mechanisms and may award credit via a variety of
programs. These programs include, but are not limited
to:
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education’s
General Education Transfer Policy is designed to
improve the transferability of general education
coursework among public colleges and universities.
requirements for the Associate in Arts or Associate in
Science degrees and intend to transfer to a public college
or university should refer to the general education
competencies.
Baccalaureate program transfer agreements are designed
to assist students who plan to obtain a baccalaureate
degree and begin their education at a KCTCS college,
then transfer to any public university in the state – with
the guarantee that ALL credits taken in compliance with
a framework will apply to the degree program. These
frameworks may be found on the Web at
www.cpe.state.ky.us/going2/going2_transfer_planning.
asp .
Campus transfer liaisons and university catalogs
provide additional information about bachelor degree
requirements. Students who plan to earn a bachelor’s
degree should consult with their academic advisors
to plan coursework appropriate for transfer and to
identify applicable transfer agreements with individual
universities.
Category Certification
Students in good academic standing who have completed
only some categories in the 33-credit hour core
credits must be completed at the KCTCS college
complete. For example, a student who has completed
the six-hour for Social and Behavioral Science
be completed at the college granting the credential.
In the case of degree programs offered through joint,
cooperative, or consortia arrangements, the student
having met the General Education Transfer Policy’s
six-hour Social and Behavioral Science requirement.
requirements for the bachelor degree program.
If you have questions about the General Education
Transfer Policy, please contact the WKCTC Transfer
transcript and request an additional transcript including
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
participating institutions. Students seeking Associate
in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Fine Arts or
Associate in Applied Science degrees or diplomas must
have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in order to be
eligible for graduation.
satisfactorily complete an approved curriculum with a
grade point average of at least 2.0 in the courses required
students must satisfactorily complete the minimum
number of credits required for that credential, including
KCTCS Board of Regents Policies 4.11 and 4.12 and
program requirements, with a cumulative grade point
average of at least 2.0. In order to be eligible for:
•
in Fine Arts, and Associate in Applied Science
degrees, students must satisfactorily complete 60
credits, including the general education
Regents Policies 4.11 and 4.12 and program
requirements, with a cumulative grade point
average of at least 2.0.
Please see the “Academic Services” section of the
current KCTCS Catalog, available at
kctcs.edu/en/Students/Programs_and_Catalog.aspx
for further details regarding these options.
•
minimum of 36 hours including the general
Fully General Education Certified*
Students who have completed a general education
good academic standing will be “fully general education
altogether as a block.
•
requirements of the receiving institution that have not
additional KCTCS college courses.
•
For more information on transfer, please contact the
Advising Center in the Anderson Technical Building,
regardless of the time the student has attended the
with the advice of the appropriate division dean.
Admission Guidelines (continued)
KCTCS General Education
Competency Statements &
General Education Requirements
6. Proof of Financial Support -- Because studying
and living in the United States can be a very
expensive endeavor, it is important that students
and their sponsors have a realistic understanding
of the costs involved. The actual cost of living is
dependent upon the lifestyle of each student.
Students and sponsors should develop a longterm plan to cover the cost of a U.S. education.
F-1 visa students must submit proof that they have
immediate access to one full academic year
(9 months) of tuition and (12 months) living
Competency Statements
challenges by gaining:
A. Knowledge of human cultures and the physical
and natural worlds through study in the
sciences and mathematics, social sciences,
humanities, histories, languages, and the arts.
B. Intellectual and practical skills, including
•
•
•
•
•
•
C. Personal and social responsibility, including
•
and global)
•
•
•
D. Integrative and applied learning, including
synthesis and advanced accomplishment across
general and specialized skills.
family must show an additional $4,000 for their
spouses and $2,000 for each child. Financial aid is
NOT available to F-1 students. Please read
the Expenses Fact Sheet carefully and complete
the following forms located on the Culture
Diversity Web site at
westkentucky.kctcs.edu/en/Student_Life/
Cultural_Diversity.aspx .
Credentials
Requirements:
AA
AS
Written
Communications
6 credit hrs
6 credit hrs
Students who complete ENG 105 must take an additional 3
credit hours of General Education from any of the General
Education categories.
Oral Communications
3 credit hrs
3 credit hrs
Arts and Humanities
6 credit hrs
6 credit hrs
One course must be selected from Humanities and one course
from Heritage.
6 credit hrs
Natural Sciences
3 credit hrs
6 credit hrs
One science course must include a laboratory experience.
Social and Behavioral 9 credit hrs
6 credit hrs
Science
Two disciplines must be represented and different from those
in the Arts and Humanities category.
OR Natural Sciences
Subtotal General
Education Core
33 credit hrs
33 credit hrs
original bank statement and an employment
•
(Spring Semester begins in January)
Admission to Selective Admission
Programs
Admission into allied health and automotive technology
programs at the college are based on selective admission
interested in the admission criteria for these programs
should contact a counselor in the Advising Center.
Some general education requirements must be completed
prior to admission into the programs. Additional general
education courses may be taken prior to admission into
the programs or after enrollment in the programs.
All applicants meeting the appropriate academic
requirements and technical standards shall be considered
equally for admission to the college or to any program
regardless of race, color, religion, gender, marital status,
national origin, age, sexual orientation, or mental or
physical disability.
Residency
This form is only for students who will be living
with someone who will provide the student with
free room and board. That person must attach a
copy of a lease or proof of homeownership and an
Be sure to attach all additional documentation
and make sure that all forms have been properly
signed. Incomplete documentation will not be
accepted.
10. Transfer Report and copies of current I-20, I-94
card, and visa for students transferring from a
copy is not accepted) of course work completed
at a U.S. institution must be mailed directly to
Because it can take several weeks to obtain an
F-1 visa, students who currently live outside the
United States should submit all of the required
documents no later than the following dates:
•
(Fall Semesters begin in August)
Kentucky Resident status has a direct impact on the
amount of tuition a student pays at WKCTC. Tuition
and charges are based on whether a student is a
Kentucky resident, non-Kentucky resident or a resident
of a contiguous county of a contiguous state.
The policy for Kentucky resident status (kctcs.edu/
en/Students/Costs_and_Financial_Aid/~/media/
System_Office/Financial_Aid/residency_policy.ashx) is
determined by Council on Postsecondary Education.
A student who has been assessed non-Kentucky
resident tuition rates can apply for a change in
status by completing the Application for Residency
(westkentucky.kctcs.edu/en/admissions/records.aspx)
and providing all required documentation. Students
must complete the application and provide all supporting
consideration. Applications arriving after 30 days may
be considered for the next term. Students should contact
Application for Residency.
Admission Guidelines
Any person who has graduated from high school, earned
a GED, or is eligible to take the GED will be admitted
to the college. All applicants are required to submit
an application for admission prior to the beginning
of the term of enrollment. All applicants meeting
the appropriate academic requirements and technical
standards shall be considered equally for admission to
the college or to any program regardless of race, color,
religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age,
sexual orientation, or mental or physical disability.
Required Documents for Completion
of Admission
First-Time Freshmen (Students who have never taken
college courses or who took courses only while enrolled
in high school)
•
GED test results
•
– ASSET, COMPASS, or ACT (Students who
have taken the ACT will be required to take the
COMPASS assessment only if ACT scores do not
meet course placement.)
Transfer Students (Students who have attended a
postsecondary institution regardless of whether or not
any credit was earned)
•
date or GED test results.
•
Associate in Arts Degree
•
prerequisite course(s) for desired WKCTC
course(s) was completed at the home institution.
welcomes international students.
Cultural Diversity Director in order to receive a Form
I-20 for an F-1 student visa:
1. Application for Admission
2. Application for I-20 Form
including high school and university. Include
English translation if necessary. Students who
attended a college or university outside of the U.S.
evaluation of their transcript from one of the
following international transcript evaluation
services: Educational Credential Evaluators or
World Education Services.
any of the following:
TOEFL-The minimum TOEFL score for
admission must be at least 400 paper-based
or 97 computer-based or 32 New Internetbased. Test results must be sent to WKCTC
directly from the testing service. The test
scores must not be older than 18 months.
The TOEFL institutional code for WKCTC is
showing eligibility to return to the most recently
attended college.
TOEFL.
completed or if the student scored less than 18 in
English or less than 20 in reading or less than 19
in math on the ACT.
College English 101 and 102-Completion of
College English 101 and 102 or its equivalent
with a minimum grade of B in each course
from an accredited American institution.
•
Transient (or visiting) Students (Students who are
planning to attend the college for one semester only and
then return to the home institution)
•
institution indicating the student is eligible to
return to that institution.
•
completed or if the student scored less than 18
in English or less than 20 in reading or less than
19 in math on the ACT.
Requirements:
12 credit hrs
from Arts and Humanities and/or Social and Behavioral
Sciences and/or Foreign Language. Students are advised
to choose hours to satisfy pre-major requirements at the
institution to which they are transferring.
Associate in Science Degree
Associate in Fine Arts Degree in Visual Arts
Requirements:
12 credit hrs
from Quantitative Reasoning and/or Natural Sciences.
Written and
Oral Communications
Electives
15 credit hrs
15 credit hrs
Total Credit Hours
60 credit hrs
60 credit hrs
3. minimum of 15 credit hours earned at WKCTC,
Form (Nursing Students Only) -- This form must
be completed and signed by a health care
professional within the past 12 months. It is
acceptable to attach photocopies of original
medical documents if they are signed by a health
care professional. Include English translations if
necessary.
9 credit hrs
Arts & Humanities
3 credit hrs
The course chosen to satisfy this requirement must be from a
discipline other than the discipline in the Fine Arts Core and/
or Concentration.
Natural Sciences
3 credit hrs
Must include a laboratory experience for general education
certification in the Natural Sciences category.
Social and Behavioral
Sciences
6 credit hrs
Total General Education 24 credit hrs
Fine Arts Core
Sub-Total
18 credit hrs
Concentration
Sub-Total
Total
18 credit hrs
60 credit hrs
3. minimum of 15 credit hours earned at WKCTC ,
Associate in Applied Science Degree
credits must meet the following distribution:
Quantitative Reasoning
3 credit hrs
Natural Science
3 credit hrs
Social/Behavioral Sciences
3 credit hrs
Heritage/Humanities
3 credit hrs
Written Communication
3 credit hrs
additional hours may be required in specific program
curricula.
Technical and
Support Component
General Education and Technical and Support Components
must be distributed so that programs do not exceed 68 credit
hours.
Total
2. minimum of 25% of credit hours required for
the degree must be earned at WKCTC, and
3. demonstration of digital literacy.
Diplomas
A diploma program is designed to prepare students for
technical employment within a one- to two-year period (3660 credit hours). The total number of credit hours for the
diploma must not exceed those required for a degree in the
same program of study. A prescribed program of technical and
general education courses is designed to prepare students for a
Marine Technology
Degree:
Marine Culinary Management
Track
Marine Engineering Track
Marine Logistics Operation Track
Wheelhouse Management Track
Marine Engineering
Marine Industry
Marine Technology Business
occupation, credit toward an associate degree, and continued
The diploma program contains general education courses
Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills) report that are
critical to entry-level workforce success for persons prepared
at the diploma level.
1.
Diplomas will address appropriate general
2. Diploma curricula will be approved through the
3. Diplomas will be applicable toward at least one
associate degree.
4. General education 6 credit hour requirement for
diplomas in areas 1 and 2 as follows:
Area 1 = Written/Oral Communications,
Humanities, or Heritage
3 credit hrs
Area 2 = Social/Behavioral Science, Natural
Science, or Quantitative Reasoning
3 credit hrs
Additional courses could be used for other areas in approved
curricula for diplomas but may not meet general education
transfer requirements. The above are minimum general
education requirements; additional hours may be required in
Technician
Medical Laboratory Technician
Degree:
Worker
Nursing
Degree:
Diplomas:
Registered Nurse
Practical Nursing
Practical Nursing (Option 2)
Kentucky Medication Aide
Medicaid Nurse Aide
Pharmacy Technology
Physical Therapist Assistant
Degree:
Technical & Support*
Total
Mechatronic Systems
Radiography
Degree:
*The Technical and Support requirements must include a work
experience component of 1-12 credit hours.
Diploma requirements:
2. demonstration of digital literacy, and
3. minimum of 25% of diploma requirements
earned at WKCTC.
Surgical Technology (Effective Fall Semester 2016, an
Associate in Applied Science will be the only credential option
for the Surgical Technology Program.)
Degree:
Diploma:
Surgical Technologist
Visual Communication - Multimedia
Degree:
Animation Track
Audio/Video Track
Web Design Track
Diplomas:
Animation Track
Audio/Video Track
Multimedia Track
Web Design Track
Audio/Video
Design Assistant
Digital Design
Digital Imaging Assistant
Digital Photography
Multimedia
Production Design Assistant
Web Design
Visual Communication - Printing
Welding Technology
Diploma:
Combination Welder
ARC Welder
AWS National Skills Standards Level I
Gas Metal Arc Welding
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
Gas Welder
Pipeline Welder
Production Line Welder
Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Tack Welder
Welder Helper
Diesel Technology
Diplomas:
Agricultural Equipment Technician
Construction Equipment Technician
Medium and Heavy Truck Technician
Helper
Construction Equipment Mechanic
Helper
Diesel Engine Mechanic
Diesel Mechanics Assistant
Diesel Steering and Suspension
Mechanic
Electrical/Electronic Systems
Heavy Duty Brake Mechanic
Heavy Duty Drive Train Mechanic
Medium and Heavy Truck Mechanic
Helper
Mobile Air Conditioning Mechanic
Preventive Maintenance Mechanic
Undercarriage Mechanic
Emergency Medical Technology - Paramedic
Technology
Degree:
Fire/Rescue Science Technology
Degree:
Diploma:
Fire Chief
Emergency Medical Technology (EMT)
General Occupational/Technical Studies
Degree:
Health Science Technology
Degree:
Historic Preservation (NOTE: This program will not be
accepting new students for the 201 4-2015 academic year.)
Homeland Security/Emergency Management
Degree:
Fire Science TRack
Industrial Chemical Technology
Degree:
Process Technician Track
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
Degree:
Early Childhood Administrator
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood
Education Technical Studies
Kentucky Child Care Provider
School Age Childcare
Certificates
of study are to provide marketable, entry-level skills.
employees in an occupation found in the local economy.
Logistics and Operations Management
Degree:
Logistics Management
Logistics Technology
Supply Chain Management
Manufacturing Industrial Technology
MIT: Electrical Technology
Degree:
Diplomas:
Technology: selecting equipment and tools, applying
associate degree.
troubleshooting technologies.
Total Credit Hours 12 – 36
requirements of a diploma or associate degree in the same or
may contain general education courses emphasizing the
Certificate requirements:
1. minimum grade of C in each course required for
the certificate and
2. minimum of 25% of certificate requirements
earned at WKCTC.
Necessary Skills (SCANS) report that are critical to entrylevel and associated with the diploma or associate degree
competencies necessary for success in the workplace.
Electrical Motor Control Level I
Electrical Motor Control Level II
Electrician Trainee Level I
Electrician Trainee Level II
Residential Electricity Level I
Residential Electricity Level II
MIT: Industrial Maintenance Technology
Degree:
Diploma:
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Industrial Maintenance Electrical
Mechanic
Industrial Maintenance Machinists
Mechanic
Level I
Level II
Foundation Skills
Basic Skills: reading, writing, arithmetic and mathematics,
listening, and speaking;
Thinking Skills: thinking creatively, making decisions,
solving problems, knowing how to learn, and reasoning;
Personal Qualities: individual responsibility, self-esteem,
sociability, self-management, and integrity/honesty;
Competencies
Resources: allocating time, money, materials, space, and staff;
Interpersonal Skills: working on teams, teaching others,
serving customers, leading, negotiating, and working well with
people from culturally diverse backgrounds;
Information: acquiring and evaluating data, organizing and
computers to process information;
Systems: understanding social, organizational, and
technological systems, monitoring and correcting performance,
and designing or improving systems;
Management Specialist
Student Load – Full-time Status
Full-time student academic status for the fall and spring
term is 12 credit hours. Full-time student academic
status for the summer term is 6 credit hours.
Student Load – Maximum Student Load
The maximum load to be carried during any semester
by a student (including residence, correspondence, and
extension courses) is 19 credit hours or the number of
semester, whichever is larger.
A student who has attained a grade-point average of 3.0
semester may be permitted by the college president (or
designee) to carry a maximum of three additional
credit hours, provided the total is not in excess of 22
credit hours for the semester.
Normally, the maximum course load (including
residence, correspondence, and extension courses) shall
be four credit hours for the four-week intersession, six
six-week session, or 10 credit hours in the eight-week
summer session. A student who has attained a grade
point average of 3.0 may be granted permission by the
college president (or designee) to carry a maximum of
Grading System
The grading system uses a series of letters, to which are
assigned grade point values. The system is based neither
on an absolute numerical system nor on a distribution
curve, but on the following descriptions:
A: represents exceptionally high achievement. It is
valued at four grade points for each credit hour
in non-remedial and non-developmental
courses.
B: represents high achievement. It is valued at three
grade points for each credit hour in non-remedial
and non-developmental courses.
C: represents satisfactory achievement. It is valued
at two grade points for each credit hour in nonremedial and non-developmental courses.
D: represents the minimum achievement for credit.
It is valued at one grade point for each credit
hour in non-remedial and non-developmental
courses.
Computer and Information Technologies
Degree:
Applications Track - Business
Software Specialist
Applications Track - Computer
Support
Applications Track - Software
Support
Information Security Track
Network Administration Track Cisco
Network Administration Track Microsoft
Programming - Information
Systems
Programming - Software
Development Track
Cisco Networking Associate
Cisco Networking Enhanced
CIT Fundamentals
Computer Support Technician
Computer Tech Basic
Computer Technician
Information Security Specialist
Microsoft Enterprise Administrator
Microsoft Network Administration
Productivity Software Specialist
Programming
twelve-week session.
Computerized Manufacturing and Machining
Degree:
Diplomas:
CNC Machinist
Machinist
A student on academic probation shall not take more
session, six credit hours in a six-week summer session,
seven credit hours in an eight-week summer session
and nine hours in the 12-week session.
Exploratory Machining
Machine Tool Operator I
Machine Tool Operator II
A student may be registered simultaneously at a
KCTCS college and at another institution only with
the approval of the college president (or designee),
the credit hours obtained at the other institution being
considered a part of the student’s maximum load. If
the simultaneous registration has not been authorized,
the transfer of credit from the other institution may be
denied.
Construction Technology
Diploma:
Construction Carpenter
Carpenter Helper
Construction Forms Helper
Green Building Technology
Residential Carpenter
Residential Roofer
Residential Site Layout Assistant
Rough Carpenter
Cosmetology
Diploma:
Cosmetologist
Cosmetologist
Esthetician
Nail Technician
Note: Esthetician and Nail Technician will not be
year.
Criminal Justice
Degree:
Corrections Track
Law Enforcement Track
Security & Loss Prevention
Track
Culinary Arts
Degree:
Diplomas:
Catering & Personal Chef Track
Culinary Arts Track
Food & Beverage Management
Track
Catering and Personal Chef
Culinary Arts
Advanced Culinary Arts
Advanced Food and Beverage
Management
Baking
Catering
Culinary Arts
Fundamentals of Culinary Arts
Dental Assisting/Dental Hygiene
Degree:
(Awarded from Henderson
Community College)
Diploma:
Dental Assisting
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Degree:
Technology
Automotive Technology
Degree:
Automotive Technician Track
Diploma:
Automotive Technician
Technician
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Technician
Automotive Air Conditioning
Mechanic
Automotive Electrician
Brake Repairer
Engine Repairer
Front End Mechanic
Manual Transmission/Drive Train
Technician
Tune-up Mechanic
Business Studies
Business Administration
Degree:
Accounting Track
Finance Track
Hospitality Management track
Option
Management Track
Diplomas:
Real Estate Management Track
Accounting
Organizational Leadership
Accounting Recordkeeping Specialist
Advanced Business Administration
Basic Business Administration
Business Transfer
Entrepreneurship
Financial Perspectives
General Business
Hospitality Management
Leadership
Management
Business Studies
Business Administration (continued)
Sales
Supervisory Management
Team Leadership
Medical Information Technology
Degree:
Electronic Medical Records Track
Medical Administrative Track
Medical Coding Track
Diploma:
Medical Transcription Track
Medical Administrative Assistant |
Medical Records Specialist
Hospital Admissions Specialist |
Medical Coding
Medical Receptionist
Medical Transcriptionist
Medical Unit Coordinator
Office Systems Technology
Receptionist
Collision Repair Technology
Diploma:
Collision Repair Technician
Automotive Painter Helper
Collision Repair Helper
E: represents unsatisfactory achievement and
indicates failure in the course. It is valued at zero
credit hours and zero grade points in nonremedial and non-developmental courses. Credit
may be obtained by repeating the entire course.
F: represents unsatisfactory achievement in a
course taken on a Pass-Fail basis. It has no value
in computing the grade point average. Credit
may only be obtained by repeating the entire
course. This grade may be used for
developmental courses.
AU (Audit): has no value in computing grade-point
average. A student who has been admitted to the
college may elect to enroll in a course(s) as
an auditor, except in selective admissions
programs. Auditing courses in a selective
admissions program requires admission to the
program and availability of space in the
courses. With few exceptions, any change from
audit to credit by a student fully admitted to a
college must be accomplished by the last date
to enter a class and any change from credit
to audit must be made by mid-term of the
semester or session in which the student is
enrolled. An audited class may be taken for
credit at a later date. Anyone who desires
to audit a class must be admitted to the college
Computer Aided Drafting and Design
Diploma:
Computer Aided Drafting and
Design
when there is a reasonable possibility that a
passing grade will result from completion of
the work. The instructor and student will discuss
the requirements for completion of course with
the time limit for completion not to exceed a
maximum of one year; failure to do so will
result in an automatic change of grade from I
to E. Each college shall maintain a record of
incomplete grades recorded in courses of that
college. This record, completed by the instructor
at the time the I grade is reported, shall include:
1. the name and number of the student,
2. the course number and hours of
credit,
3. semester or session and year of ‘
enrollment,
4. signature of the instructor,
for recording the incomplete grade,
and
6. an adequate guide for removal of
the incomplete grade. In the
instructor’s absence, the division
chairperson (or designee), shall
forward to the college president
(or designee) the appropriate letter
grade to replace the incomplete
grade.
W: represents a withdrawal from class without
completing course requirements. A student may
including the date of mid-term with a W grade.
After the date of mid-term and through the
last class of the semester or session, any
Detailer
Drafter Assistant
from a course and receive a W which may be
given at the discretion of the instructor. Each
meeting the factors to be used in determining if
a student will be allowed to withdraw during
the discretionary period. An instructor shall
not assign a student a W for a class unless the
in a manner prescribed by the college. The grade
of W may be assigned by the College Appeals
Board in cases involving a violation of student
academic rights or for academic offenses.
Operations Management
Payroll Accounting Specialist
Pre-Licensing Real Estate
Residential Real Estate
I: means that part of the work of the course
P: represents a satisfactory grade in a course taken
on a Pass-Fail basis. The student who receives
a P in a course shall be eligible to continue
into the next sequential course(s). The grade
of P may be assigned by the College Appeals
Board in cases involving a violation of
student academic rights. It has no value in
computing the grade point average. This grade
may be used for developmental courses.
MP: represents Making Progress and may be
assigned only for developmental courses and
progress but needs and deserves more time to
achieve a passing grade. The student should
re-enroll in the course in order to continue
advancement to the level of competence set
for the course. Grades may be earned
following re-enrollment for developmental
courses. The grade of MP has no value in
computing grade point average.
Pass/Fail: may be selected for a maximum of
two elective courses, subject to certain
restrictions, by students with at least 30 credit
hours and not on academic probation. Courses
with these grades can count toward graduation
but are not used in calculating grade-point
standing. Courses taken on a pass-fail basis
shall be limited to those considered as elective
in the student’s program, and such other courses
Changing Grades: A grade once reported shall not
be changed except when the instructor states in
writing that an error has been made. The grade
change must be submitted by the end of the
following semester or session or, in exceptional
cases, at the discretion of the president (or
designee). However, each respective College
Appeals Board may change a grade to P or W in
the case of a violation of student academic rights
or to a W in the case of an academic offense.
Academic Programs
Grade-Point Average (GPA): The GPA on the
KCTCS transcript is derived from all courses
taken at KCTCS institutions. The grade-point
average is the ratio of the total grade points
earned to the total credit hours attempted
excluding courses taken on a pass/fail basis and
courses with grades of W or I. Total grade points
are derived by multiplying the number of credit
hours for the course by the number of grade
points assigned to the grade earned:
A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D =1, E = 0.
21st Century Life Skills
Reporting Final Grades:
college president (or designee) within three days
Regular 16-week course grades must be reported
Schedule Abbreviation Guide
Days: M = Monday T = Tuesday
W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday
S = Saturday N or U = Sunday
Buildings:
AHB = Allied Health Building
ATB = Anderson Technical Building
CLC = Crisp Building/Challenger Learning Center
CRO = Crounse Hall
ETC = Emerging Technology Center
GCH = Graves County High School
HEC = Mary Ellen Thompson Health Education
KEV = West Kentucky Technology Park, 101
Liberty Drive in Kevil
MAD = Madison Hall, 919 Madison Street in
Paducah
MCH = Marshall County High School
MLC = Matheson Hall/ Learning Resource Center
PSA = Paducah School of Art, 409 Broadway in
Paducah
PTC = Purchase Training Center, 234 Pioneer
approved. Prerequisites for such courses may
be ignored at the student’s own hazard. The
student is expected to participate fully in the
course and take all examinations as though the
student were enrolled on a regular basis.
Students may not change from a pass-fail basis
nor from a regular basis to a pass-fail basis
after the last date for entering an organized
class. Courses offered only on a pass-fail
basis, remedial or developmental, or taken
by special examination, shall not be included
in the maximum number of elective courses
which a student may take under these provisions
Students should be advised that if they interrupt their
continuous enrollment in a program and re-enroll
after remaining out for at least one semester, it will be
necessary to follow curriculum requirements in effect at
the time of re-enrollment. It is the ultimate responsibility
of the student to know curriculum requirements.
ROS = Rosenthal Hall
SCA = Clemens Student Center/Fine Arts
SCTC = Skilled Craft Training Center, 70 Hickory
Road in Hickory
WAL = Waller Hall
WEA =Weaks Center, 607 Poplar Street in Murray
Associate in Arts Degree (transfer)
Associate in Fine Arts Degree in Visual Arts (transfer)
Associate in Science Degree (transfer)
Air Conditioning Technology
Diploma:
Heating, Ventilation, and
Air Conditioning Mechanic
Chiller Maintenance
Domestic Air Conditioner and
Furnace Installer
Environmental Control
System Servicer
Environmental System
Repair Helper
Refrigeration Mechanic
Applied Engineering Technology
Degree:
Alternative Energy Track
Automated Manufacturing Track
Electromechanical Systems Track
Electornics Engineering Track
Instrumentation Track
Mechatronic Systems Track
PLC Programmer Track
CAD/CAM Technician
Robotics Sensor Technician
Apprenticeship Studies
Degree:
Web Enhanced Classes are on-campus classes that
may require some Internet use by the student. The
use may range from checking assignment dates to
a regular attendance in a virtual classroom. Please
check with the instructor for more information on
the level of Web enhancement in any class you are
interested in taking.
Student Schedule
Academic Probation, Academic Suspension,
and Reinstatement
Academic Probation
A student earning a cumulative grade point average
below a 2.0 at the end of a term shall be placed on
academic probation. A student shall be removed from
academic probation by earning at least a 2.0 cumulative
grade point average.
Academic Suspension (Dismissal)
How to Read a Schedule
The printed student schedule provides several pieces of information including:
EmplID:
number.
•
•
Term: academic term in both numerical and text
form.
•
Dates: start and end dates of the class.
•
•
Academic Plan: academic plan as listed in the
Credits: credit hours for the course. Courses
having an associated lab may be for credit
or not for credit. Credit hours are used to determine
your grade point average (GPA).
•
Sessn: college session in which the course is
offered. The start and end dates of a course
determine the session number. Refund policies
are based on the session in which a course is
offered.
•
Meets: days a class meets.
MW classes meets on Monday and Wednesday;
TR classes meets on Tuesday and Thursday
(R represents Thursday).
TBA indicates there is no assigned time for the class
to meet or that the meeting time is to be announced.
•
Location: campus location where the course is
offered.
•
Class#: number assigned to this class section.
•
Course: department and course number.
•
Begins & Ends: start and end times of the class.
•
Section: section number. Section numbers on all
•
Bldg: building in which the class is offered. All
section number indicates the course is offered
online; an “L” in the section number indicates a
laboratory class which may or may not have credit
assigned.
•
Course Title: title of the course. Many course
titles are abbreviated for printing.
If a student is placed on academic probation for two
consecutive terms (which is noted on the transcript as
“subject to dismissal” the second time) and does not
earn either a cumulative GPA or a term GPA of at least
a 2.0 in the third term, the student shall be academically
suspended. Non-enrollment has no effect on probation
status. The president (or designee) may grant an
exception based upon an individual’s case. A student on
academic suspension may not enroll in courses which
count toward a KCTCS degree.
Reinstatement
A student who has been academically suspended may be
reinstated by the president (or designee) after remaining
out of the college for at least one 16-week semester
and providing evidence of ability to perform at the
level required. A student who has been academically
suspended shall, upon reinstatement, be placed on
academic probation and be subject to academic
suspension if the student has failed to earn a current
Upon a second suspension, a student may be reinstated
by the president (or designee) after remaining out of the
college for at least two 16-week semesters and providing
evidence of ability to perform at the level required.
Room: room number.
•
Instructor: instructor name.
A student may repeat a course for the purpose of
improving a grade. The course must be repeated with
the same grade option as the original enrollment in the
course. The highest grade earned in a completed
course and will be the only grade included within the
cumulative GPA. Credit shall count only once for a
KCTCS credential. If a student has been dropped from
an occupation or technical program, course enrollment
may be dependent upon readmission to the program.
After a student has completed the same course twice, a
division dean (or designee) in consultation with the
instructor may refuse to approve a third registration
in the same course, including those offered by
correspondence, extension, and distance learning
technology. Subject to the approval of the division dean
(or designee), a student may receive approval for a
be taken as a repeat option for MA 109 and
vice versa.)
the building abbreviation. WWW indicates the class
is online.
•
Repeating a Course
NOTE: A parent course cannot be repeated using
modules. Students who have received passing grade in a
parent course are not eligible to enroll in any module of
that parent course.
Tutoring Center
Tutors in the Tutoring Center work with students to
improve their understanding of classes and assignments.
Tutors also help students strategize for upcoming tests
and offer study tips. Tutoring services are provided in
computer information services, mathematics, reading
comprehension, science, writing and more. These
services are free to all WKCTC students taking any
WKCTC or KCTCS class.
Students are welcome to drop by the center located
West Kentucky Community and Technical College is
committed to providing equal educational opportunity
and full participation for persons with disabilities. It is
with a disability be excluded from participation in any
of any WKCTC program or activity, or be subject to
discrimination with regard to any WKCTC program
or activity. Any student with a disability who requires
reasonable accommodation should contact the Manager
Career and Placement Services
Students are encouraged to schedule individual
counseling sessions with a career counselor to discuss
or explore the career options available at WKCTC.
Focus 2 is a self-paced, online career guidance tool
available to assist students in self assessment and career
exploration. The Career Key also assists students in
determining a college major or career by assessing
their interests and abilities using a paper-and-pencil
instrument. True Colors® seminars also are available
and conducted in group settings. True Colors® is a
The college also partners with College Central Network
to provide free, online job placement services. Students
and alumni are able to register, search job listings, and
post their resumes for employers to review. College
Central Network provides job listings and information
for local employers as well as a nationwide database
if an individual is interested in working outside our
Anderson Technical Building, Room 113.
TRIO (Student Support Services)
The TRIO (Student Support Services) program is a
federally funded program providing the needed services
designed to help students succeed in college. The TRIO
staff is committed to helping students stay enrolled,
earn good grades and graduate or transfer to a four-year
college.
TRIO Services include:
•
•
•
applications
•
•
classroom performance
•
underprepared, nontraditional, or with physical
or learning disabilities
•
career planning and transfer process
•
•
•
strengths and weaknesses
•
regional four-year colleges for transfer students
•
Students interested in receiving these free services and
personalized help in a caring environment, should stop
by the Anderson Technical Building, Room 126 to pick
people of all ages that improves communication through
recognition of a person’s true character. True Colors®
has been used successfully in schools, universities
and hospitals to assign tasks according to individual
strengths.
Suspension Due to Poor Grades
IfastudentissuspendedfromStudentAidbecausehis/
hercumulativegradepointaveragedoesnotmeetthe
minimum2.0gradepointaverage(GPA)he/shemay
takeadditionalclasseswithoutStudentAid(unlessthe
studentisacademicallysuspended)toraisehis/herGPA
and,ifsuccessful,maybereinstated.Ifastudentis
onAcademicProbationorAcademicSuspension,he/
shewillautomaticallybeonStudentAidProbationor
StudentAidSuspension.Ifastudentisreinstatedfrom
AcademicSuspensionbyappealoranymeans,he/she
mustappealhis/herStudentAidstatusseparatelytobe
consideredforStudentAidreinstatementeligibility.
Appeal Process
Studentsplacedonstudentaidsuspensionandhaving
unusualcircumstances(illness,deathinthefamily,
accidents,etc.)andnotmakingsatisfactoryacademic
progresshavetherighttoappeal.However,duringthe
appealprocesspersonsareresponsiblefortheirown
expenses,i.e.,tuition,books,supplies,etc.
Personal Financial Liability Withdrawing or All “E”s
Studentswhowithdrawfromcollegebeforethe60
percentpointinthesemesterorwhostopattending
andthereforereceiveall“E”smaybefinanciallyliable
torepaythestudentaidreceived.Personsdesiringto
withdrawfromcollegemustdosoaccordingtotheir
college’swithdrawalpolicywhichcanbefoundonthe
school’sWebsite.Acopyoftheworksheetandexamples
usedforthiscalculationcanberequestedfromeach
KCTCSCollege’sOfficeofStudentAid.
KCTCS Student E-mail Account
(KCTCS) students are provided a student e-mail account
to facilitate communication among students, faculty
and staff. The e-mail account also makes it possible
for students to access their schedules, grades, student
activate the e-mail account as soon as possible and check
the account regularly throughout the semester. College
information such as grades is only delivered to students
through their college e-mail account.
your e-mail account. Record your username (aka user
ID) and e-mail address; remember your password but
keep it confidential.
Access the E-mail Account Once the
Account has been Activated
Go to webmail.kctcs.edu or access the e-mail from the
WKCTC Web site at: westkentucky.kctcs.edu
Activate an E-mail Account
(Requires Microsoft Internet Explorer)
Locate your nine-digit EMPLID on the upper left-hand
side of your class schedule. If you do not have a copy
of your schedule showing your EMPLID, you may
obtain your EMPLID by logging on westkentucky.
kctcs.edu/Current_Students and clicking on “User
Account Center.” If you are unable to obtain your
EMPLID through the “User Account Center,” go to the
and provide a photo ID for assistance.
24 hours after enrolling in classes:
Go to westkentucky.kctcs.edu/current_students/user_
account_center and follow the instructions to activate
Federal Student Loans
KCTCScollegesparticipateintheFederalDirectLoan
Program.Youdonothavetobeeligibleforotherfederal
studentaidtoparticipateinthisprogram.However,
anapplicationusingtheFAFSAisrequired.Eachof
KCTCS’collegeshasestablishedlocalcriteriafor
processingloans.Pleasecontactyourlocalcollegefor
specificinformationaboutitsrequirements.
State Programs
TheKentuckyHigherEducationAssistanceAuthority
(KHEAA)administersanumberofstatesupported
studentfinancialaidprograms.Amongthoseofferedare:
CollegeAccessProgram(CAP),KentuckyEducational
ExcellenceScholarship(KEES)andKHEAAEarly
ChildhoodDevelopmentScholarship.Forthecomplete
listingofaidprogramofferings,pleaseseeKHEAA’s
Website:kheaa.com
Kentucky Residents
KCTCSbyvirtueofstatestatuteoffersanumber
oftuitionscholarshipsforKentuckyresidentswho
meetspecificeligibilitycriteria.Includedintheseare
scholarshipsfor:KCTCSFacultyandStaff;Kentucky
residentsage65orolder;survivorsofpoliceofficersand
firefighterskilledinduty;dependentsofdisabledpolice
officersandfirefighters;teachers;fosterandadopted
children;veterans;andchildren,step-children,and/or
orphansofveteranskilledordisabledinaction.Amore
detailedoverviewandeligibilityrequirementscanbe
foundontheKCTCSWebsite.
KCTCS and College Scholarships for Kentucky
Residents
KCTCSalsooffersanumberoftuitionscholarshipsfor
Kentuckyresidents.Theseinclude:KCTCSPresidential
Scholarship;JohnT.SmithScholarship;Commonwealth
Scholarship;KentuckyColonelsBetterLifeScholarship;
MarthaC.JohnsonTuitionScholarship;CharlesE.
Cranmer-LiquidTransport,Inc.Scholarship;William
FosterTichenorNursingScholarship;andtheRobert
StephenWeimannTuitionScholarshipforNonTraditionalHarlanCountyResidents.Fordetailsand
applicationinformation,pleasecontactyourlocal
college’sstudentfinancialaidoffice.Additionally,
eachyear,anumberofindividuals,organizationsand
companiesmakefundingavailableforscholarshipsto
variousKCTCScolleges.Theamountandcriteriafor
theseawardswillvary.Thesescholarshipsareadvertised
whenavailable,andeligiblestudentsmayapplyat
thattime.Informationisavailablethroughyourlocal
college’sstudentfinancialaidoffice.
College Tuition Scholarships
Eachlocalcollegeofferstuitionscholarships.Among
thesescholarshipsare:foundationscholarshipsto
supportenrollmentmanagement;needbased;programspecific;KCTCSEmployeeSpouse/Dependents;
andSecuringEducationalExcellenceinKentucky
Scholarship(SEEK).Pleasecontactyourlocalcollege
forspecifics.
Third Party Assistance Programs
Thereareawidenumberofoutsideagencieswhooffer
educationalassistanceandotherservicestostudents.
IncludedamongthemareKentuckyDepartmentof
VeteransAffairs,KentuckyNationalGuard,Kentucky
OfficeofVocationalRehabilitation,andKentucky
OfficefortheBlind.Amoredetailedlistingandbrief
descriptionoftheprogramstheyofferandcontactsfor
eachcanbefoundontheKCTCSWebsite.Additionally,
localsocialserviceagenciesofferavarietyofprograms
toassiststudentsincluding:KentuckyWorks(JOBS),
TemporaryAssistanceforNeedyFamilies(TANF),
WorkforceInvestmentAct(WIA),andAmeriCorps.
Tax Credits
TheU.S.Governmentgrantsataxcreditforeligible
personsand/ortheirdependentattendingcollegefilinga
federaltaxreturn.Thetaxcreditsarereferredtoasthe
HOPEScholarshipandLifetimeLearningtaxcredit.
Pleasecontactyourpersonaltaxadvisorregardingyour
eligibility.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Federalregulationsmandatethatastudentreceiving
FederalStudentAidunderTitleIVprogramsmust
maintainsatisfactoryacademicprogressinhis/hercourse
ofstudyregardlessofwhetherornotstudentaidis
awardedeachsemester.SatisfactoryAcademicProgress
(SAP)ismeasuredwiththefollowingstandards:
Qualitative(cumulativeGradePointAverageof2.0per
semester),Quantitative(MaximumTimeFrameof150
percentofthecreditsforcompletionoftheirprogram),
andQuantitativePercentage(Earnedhours/Attempted
mustequalatleast67percent).
Ready to Work / Work and Learn
Student Clubs & Organizations
Ready to Work and Work and Learn are programs
designed to assist low-income parents pursuing a GED
or attending college classes at WKCTC. Both programs
assist students in meeting their KTAP/TANF work
requirement through a combination of school and paid
work study (on campus and off campus). Services
provided to students include referrals for transportation,
counseling, tutoring, childcare and other resources to
assist them while pursuing their educational goals. For
more information about the Ready to Work and Work and
Student activities allow students to become active
community leaders, increase college spirit, and explore
potential. Students can connect and form longlasting relationships while gaining career experience,
transferable skills, and knowledge. Becoming involved
in student clubs and organizations promotes a sense of
community and provides a high quality of life. Students
are able to develop interpersonal skills, values, ethics,
and a sense of belonging.
Adult Education Services
The Skills Enhancement Center located in the Anderson
Technical Building, Room 111 offers a variety of
free services including GED preparation, COMPASS
Guided by the Student Government Association,
each club has a faculty or staff advisor. Student club
organizations focus on performing arts, leadership,
law, creative thinking, volunteerism, physical health,
political, or special interests.For more information
on a student organization, please contact the
westkentucky.kctcs.edu and select “Student Life”.
English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. For more
Happening Hour
Final Exams
Any student with more than two exams scheduled on
shall be entitled to have one of those exams rescheduled.
The student must submit a petition for rescheduling in
writing to the instructor no later than one week prior to
the last class meeting.
Happening Hour takes place on Wednesdays from
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. It is a time set aside for students
to participate in activities and events at WKCTC.
departments, organizations and agencies to provide
a variety of entertaining Happening Hour events
including competitions, talent showcasing, educational
opportunities, and cultural experiences. Such events are
intended to enhance the lives of students at WKCTC.
Dean’s List
The Dean’s List recognizes the academic excellence of
or higher in courses numbered 100 or above. Honorary
who have achieved this distinction.
GED Testing
Individuals who have not earned a high school
diploma may prepare to take the General Educational
Development (GED) Test that is given two times a month
generally the second and fourth Wednesdays. Contact
schedule a test date.
Each month during Happening Hour there is a
Student Government Association (SGA) meeting
and a Club Day. The SGA meetings require having
a representative from each campus organization to
maintain communication between the organizations;
therefore no other club meetings should be scheduled
during SGA meeting times. Club Day provides clubs and
organizations a regular time to meet, but they may meet
at other times as well. There are events and activities
scheduled during each Happening Hour in both fall and
spring semesters. To view the schedule of Happening
Hour events check the college Web site under “Student
Life” or go to westkentucky.kctcs.edu/student_life
or the message boards located throughout the campus.
Online Access to Student Self Service
Many online services are available to students through
the Student Self Service. After obtaining your KCTCS
e-mail account username and password, go to:
westkentucky.kctcs.edu.
Click on “Student Self-Service.” The Student Center
page will be available after logging in. The following
valuable resources are available in the Student Center:
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WKCTC recognizes and rewards outstanding scholastic achievements by awarding merit-based scholarships and
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and “Deleted” items folders. Full e-mail accounts
prevent users from being able to send and receive
e-mail messages.
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username and/or password, go to the
“User Account Center” at kctcs.edu/students and
click on “forgot password” under the Help section.
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westkentucky.kctcs.edu/costs_and_financial_aid/scholarship_information.aspx
FinanciaI Aid
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Student Identification (ID) Cards
All students enrolled at WKCTC should obtain a student
Mondays and Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Students must be currently enrolled and have a picture
ID to obtain a WKCTC student ID card.
To ensure the safety and security of students, all
currently enrolled WKCTC students are required to
have a valid student ID card or other form of picture
campus. Campus security and college administrative
personnel have direct authority to request a student to
produce a student ID. Student IDs are the property of
WKCTC. Students must turn in their student ID to the
an ID to anyone or failing to show a student ID to any
college representative upon request is a violation of
college regulations.
Student ID Card Policy
Original Student ID Card:
Free upon the completion of registration of classes.
Replacement Student ID Card:
Free Student ID Card Replacement when:
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Overview
ThecollegesoftheKentuckyCommunityandTechnical
CollegeSystem(KCTCS)offeracomplementof
studentfinancialaid,includinglocalscholarshipsthat
arespecifictoanindividualcollegeorprogram.There
isnochargetoapplyforstudentaid.AmongtheU.S.
DepartmentofEducationTitleIVprogramsofferedare
PellGrants,SupplementalEducationalOpportunity
Grants(SEOG),FederalWorkStudy,andfederally
supportedFederalDirectLoanProgram.Thecolleges
alsoparticipateinstatesupportedaidprograms.Detailed
informationregardingstudentfinancialaidcanbefound
atkctcs.edu
Student Eligibility and Application
Toreceivestudentfinancialaidfromanyprogramin
whichKCTCSparticipatesrequiresmeetingestablished
eligibilitycriteria.Alistingofspecificcriteriacanbe
foundonKCTCS’Website.Ingeneral,youmusthavea
demonstratedneedassupportedbyaFAFSAandahigh
schooldiplomaoraGeneralEducationDevelopment
(GED)CertificateIfyouareadmitted“conditionally,”
youmayreceivestudentaidforonesemesteronlybefore
youradmissionfilemustbecomplete.
Youcanapplyforstudentaidelectronicallybyusingthe
U.S.DepartmentofEducation’sWebsite,www.fafsa.
ed.gov.Applyingforstudentfinancialaidisfree.You
willneedthelatestincometaxformsforyouandyour
spouseoryouandyourparents(1040,1040A,1040EZ,
or1040Telefile).Ifyoudidnotfileataxreturnyouwill
needdocumentationofallsourcesofincome,taxedor
untaxed.
Itisrecommendedthatallrecordsandmaterialsused
incompletingtheapplicationbesaved.Apercentage
ofallapplicantsarerandomlyselectedforverification.
Ifselectedforverification,documentationmustbe
providedinordertoreceiveaid.Applyingearlyinsures
considerationofyourinformationformaximumfunding
andapplicantsareencouragedtoapplyassoonAFTER
January1aspossible.
Youmaycallatoll-freenumberforquestionsconcerning
theU.S.DepartmentofEducationTitleIVprograms
bycallingtheFederalStudentAidInformationCenter
between9a.m.and8p.m.(EasternTime)Monday
throughFriday:1-800-4-FED-AID(1-800-433-3243)or
1-800-730-8913TDDforhearingimpaired.
Dual Enrollment/Consortium Agreements
Insomeinstances,astudentmaytakeclassesatdifferent
KCTCScollegesandwishthedifferentenrollmentsto
counttowardtotalenrollment.Insuchinstances,specific
eligibilityrequirementsapply.Pleaseconsultyourlocal
studentfinancialaidofficeforcriteria.
Matheson Library
Located in the Matheson Learning Resource Center, the
Matheson Library offers students and members of our
community a full range of materials and technology to
meet their needs. Take advantage of the library’s many
available services including:
Cyber Cafe and Center Cafe
Emerging Technology Center. Drop in and choose from a
wide variety of menu items.
Tuition and Charges
Cyber Cafe hours are 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through
Friday. Daily menus for the WiFi Grill can be found at
online. The Center Cafe is located in the Student Center in
the Clemens Building. Center Cafe hours are
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Hours may vary at both locations during class breaks and
summer months.
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materials using the KCTCS Library Catalog at
kctcs.kyvlorg/vwebv/searchBasic?sk=kctcs
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Databases. To access these off-campus, login to
ezproxy.westkentucky.kctcs.edu:2048/login
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illrequest
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back in time, you can renew online or by calling
Cosmetology/Nail Technology and
Dental Services
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asklibrarian/
A variety of services is available to the public at low
prices in the Anderson Technical Building.
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tools and Internet access.
Tuitionandchargesvarybasedonwhetherastudent
isaKentuckyresident,non-resident,orresidentofa
contiguouscountyofacontiguousstate.Tuitionand
chargesareonapercredithourrate,includingcourses
thatareaudited.Forquestionsregardingresidencystatus
andguidelines,seeAppendixA.Alltuitionandcharges
arepayableinfullpriortothebeginningofclassesfor
eachsessionofthetermunlesspriorarrangementhas
beenmadewiththecollegebusinessoffice.Consultyour
paymentdates.Provisionsforpartialordeferred
paymentinstructionsareavailableinthe“PaymentPlan
Options”sectionbelow.
Tuitionandchargesareassessedatthetimeof
registrationandbaseduponapercredithourratefor
allKCTCScollegesregardlessofwhetherthecourses
aretakenduringtheday,evening,and/oronweekends,
andregardlessofwhetherthecoursesaretakenfor
creditorauditpurposes.Tuitionratesvarybasedupon
Kentuckyresidentornon-Kentuckyresidentstatus.
Qualifyingstudentslivinginoutofstatecountiesthat
arecontiguoustoKentuckymayqualifyforareduced
tuitionrate.Fractionalcredithourtuitionandcharges
areassessedforfractionalcreditofferings(i.e.,astudent
taking¼credithourcoursewouldbeassessed¼rate
ofstudentwithsameresidencytakinga1credithour
course).Tuitionandchargesarerefundableasperthe
“Refunds”sectionbelow.Chargesforservicesare
non-refundableunlessspecificallystatedasrefundable.
Consultwithyourcollegebusinessofficeforspecifics.
Thetuitionchargesforthe2014-2015academicyear
werenotavailableatthetimeofpublication.Tuition
chargeswillbepublishedatkctcs.eduassoonastheyare
available.
Mandatory Student Fee
Amandatorystudentfeeof$4percredithourwillbe
assessedinthe2014-2015academicyear.Questions
regardingfeesmaybedirectedtoyourcollege’sbusiness
office.
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Audio-visual (A/V) room to view course
materials.
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the microform materials (for example, the
archives of the Paducah Sun).
Charges for Customized Course Offerings
Somecourses,includingcoursescreatedspecifically
uponrequest(creditornon-credit)mayhaveadditional
charges.Theadditionalcharge,dependingupon
therequirementsofdevelopingandproducingthe
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materials you need for class
customizedcourseorprogram,willvarydepending
uponthelengthandcontentofthecourseorprogram
offerings.Alltuitionandchargesforcustomizedcourses
arepayableuponregistrationunlesspriorarrangements,
includingthirdpartycontracts,havebeenmadewith
theofferingcollege.Pleasecontactyourlocalcollege
businessofficeforspecifics.
Charges for Services
Somechargesforservicesmayexist,includingsome
individualprogramand/orspecialtestingcharges.
Generalexamplesofthesechargesinclude,butare
notlimitedto,thefollowing:GEDandACT®testing,
returnedcheckchargeandlostlibrarybook/video
replacementcharge.Chargeswillvarybyserviceandare
non-refundable.Contactyourcollegebusinessofficefor
specifics.
DistanceEducation:Therearenoadditionalstudent
chargesassociatedwiththeverificationofstudent
identity.
Charges for Special Examination
KCTCScollegesofferstudentsinstitutionallydeveloped
specialexaminationstodemonstratemasteryofcourse
contentandreceivecredittowardprogramrequirements.
Specialexaminationsarecoursespecificandcharges
areseparatefromregulartuitioncharges.Special
examinationchargesarepayableinfullatthetimethe
examinationisscheduled.Contactthebusinessofficefor
alistingofallcharges.
Studentswhoareenrolledincoursesforwhichtheyelect
totakeaspecialexaminationinlieuofcompletingthe
coursemustofficiallywithdrawfromthecourse.The
withdrawaldatedeterminesthestatusofthestudent’s
assessment,refund,andgradefortheenrollmentperiod.
Allspecialexaminationcreditisawardedusingthetest
creditprocess.Insuchinstances,agradewillnotbe
awardedonthecurrenttermgradereport.Pleasecontact
yourcollege’sofficeofstudentaffairsforapplication
requirements.
Cancellation of Registration for NonPayment of Charges
Studentswhohavenotpaidtheirtuitionandchargesor
arrangedforapaymentplanonorbeforethecollege’s
requiredpaymentdatearesubjecttohavingtheir
registrationcancelledfornon-payment.Consultyour
paymentdates.
FERPA
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA) of 1974, as amended, is a federal law that
education records. Colleges in the Kentucky Community
and Technical College System comply with FERPA’s
dealing with student education records and directory
information recommended by the American Association
In its discretion, a college or KCTCS as appropriate may
provide Directory Information in accordance with the
provisions of the Act [Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act of 1974] to include:
8. Educational institution in which the student was
most recently enrolled
Procedure – Release of Information to Military Recruiter
1. Information will be released for military
recruitment purposes only. The military
recruiters may request student recruitment
information once each semester for each of the
service:
Air Force
Air Force National Guard
Army National Guard
Coast Guard
Navy
Marine Corps Reserve
Air Force Reserve
Army
Army Reserve
Coast Guard Reserve
Navy Reserve
Marine Corps
2. The request should be submitted in writing, on
letterhead, clearly identifying the military
recruiting organization.
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A student may give consent to any individual by
the consent to release information. The student must
assign a passcode and the individual must present
requesting information.
The WKCTC Bookstore is located in the Anderson
Technical Building and provides not only textbooks
and supplies for students, but also a variety of
campus apparel - all of which are chargeable with
Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The bookstore hours
are extended during peak times at the beginning
of each semester. Students may also contact the
A Tobacco-Free Campus
WestKentuckyCommunity&TechnicalCollegeiscommittedtoprovidingstudents,employeesandvisitorswith
asafeandhealthyenvironment.Inlightofthiscommitment,thecollegewillbecomeatobacco-freeinstitution
beginningAugust1,2015.Consumptionofanytobacco,e-tobaccoproduct,oranyvaporizingtechnologyisnot
permittedonanycollegepropertyorinanycollegefacility.WKCTCwillprominentlydisplaytobacco-freenoticesat
allcollegelocations.
Formoreinformationaboutthetobacco-freepolicyandproceduresaswellasFAQ’sandtobaccocessationresources,
visitwestkentucky.kctcs.edu/About/TobaccoFreeCampus.aspx
Campus Safety
Crime Awareness and Campus Security
In compliance with federal and state regulations, the
College makes available to all prospective students,
current students, and employees an annual security
report containing programs that promote campus safety
and campus crime statistics and policies. A copy of this
viewed at ope.ed.gov/security or
westkentucky.kctcs.edu/student_life/Security/Clery_
and_Minger_Report.aspx .
Should a crime occur immediately report it to the
contacting the local police regarding the crime.
The campus security guard can be contacted at
danger, call 911.
Students must have a copy of their schedule
when purchasing books; a photo ID is required if
Safety Notification Alert Program (SNAP)
The Solomon Amendment is a federal law that allows
military recruiters access to student recruitment
information. The Solomon Amendment supersedes
FERPA. However, if a student has submitted a request
dates normally begin approximately one week
prior
one week after classes begin. Charges can only be
made during the approved time period.
SNAP is activated when there is an emergency on
directory information, then no information from the
student’s educational record will be released under the
Solomon Amendment.
Notices about extended bookstore hours and
Solomon Amendment
1. Name
2. Address
3. Telephone
4. Age
6. Academic major
7. Degrees received
through their KCTCS e-mail account. The
WKCTC Bookstore only stocks books for WKCTC
classes. Internet class texts can easily be purchased
online and delivered directly to the student by
visiting the following Web site:
kctcs.bncollege.com
Financial aid is accepted. The WKCTC Bookstore
is operated by Barnes and Noble.
The emergency alert system on the campus is known as
students of a dangerous situation, including the delaying
or closing of the College due to inclement weather.
When SNAP is activated, an alert message is sent to all
Alcohol, Drugs and Weapons
The KCTCS Code of Conduct states that the use or
possession of weapons (guns, knives, etc.) on college
property, on one’s person, or in one’s motor vehicle is a
punshiable offense and disciplinary action will be taken.
Please reference Article 3.2 and 3.3 of the KCTCS Code
of Conduct for more infromation.
Illegal drugs and alcohol are also prohibited on campus.
Workforce Solutions
Workforce Solutions exists to provide non-credit and
credit, general and customized training, assessments,
facilitation, consulting and coaching for existing and
new businesses and industries to promote economic
development in the Purchase Area of western Kentucky.
Workforce Solutions provides assistance to companies
to identify and develop training to help them meet their
workforce needs. Workforce Solutions can coordinate all
aspects of the training: location, equipment, curriculum,
materials, facilitators, etc. Consulting, assessment,
and facilitation is also available. Workforce Solutions
organization’s needs.
For more information, contact Workforce Solutions at
site at westkentucky.kctcs.edu/Workforce_Solutions
phones. Additionally, certain computers in computer labs
receive the alert. Anyone who has opted to have a text
message alert sent to their cell phone also receives the
alert message.
For more information go to: kctcs.edu/snap/ .
Park
Skilled Craft Training Center (SCTC)
70 Hickory Road
Hickory, Kentucky 42051
607 Popular
Murray, KY 42071
Weaks Center (WEA)
Workforce Solutions (K
607 Popular
Murray, KY 42071 West Kentucky Technolo
Records Office
Transcripts and Grades
requests are made online at westkentucky.kctcs.edu/
admissions/transcript_Requests.aspx
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requirements for these programs is available
below in the Academic Credentials Awarded
section.
WKCTC holds commencement in December and in
May.
Graduation With Honors
of work toward degree completion or 30 credit hours
of work toward diploma completion in the KCTCS
colleges shall be graduated “With High Distinction” if
they attain a grade-point average of 3.60 or higher on all
work attempted. Students who have completed at least
credit hours of work toward diploma completion in the
KCTCS colleges shall be graduated “With Distinction”
Grade reports are not mailed to students. To access
Transcript fees must be paid online before the transcript
will be released. The fee for three business day
Name, Address and Program/Major
Changes
It is very important that students frequently review
their personal information within the WKCTC system
to ensure that their current name, address and student
program plan/major is accurately recorded. Students
may log in to their Student Self-Service (instructions
on page 13 of this document) to review their personal
and/or student program plan/major needs to be updated,
should complete the appropriate form at
westkentucky.kctcs.edu/Admissions/Records.aspx
Building, Room 112.
Directory Information
Multiple Associate Degrees
A student will be eligible for an additional degree when
the student has completed the requirements of the
second curriculum including a minimum of six credit
hours relevant to the second degree and beyond the
be granted for the completion of a second option in a
program. The completion of a second option, however,
will be recorded on the transcript.
WKCTC may provide directory information, date and
degrees and awards received, the most recent previous
educational institution attended, participation in
and height of members of athletic teams. The student
may register an objection to the release of this
a form indicating the items to be withheld. All written
requests for non-disclosure will be honored by the
college for one academic year. Requests to withhold
234 Pioneer Industrial Drive
Mayfield, KY 42066
Paducah, KY 42001
Benton, KY 42025
Purchase Training Center (WKP)
234 Pioneer Industrial
Weaks Center (WEA)
Marshall
County
School (MHS)
Paducah,
KYHigh
42001
86 High School Road
2415 South 25th Street
1107 Housman Street
Madison
Hall
(MAD)
Mayfield,
KY
42066
919 Madison Street
Paducah,Training
KY 42001Center (WKP)
Purchase
Paducah School of Art and Design
Skilled Craft Training Center
(PSAD)
(SCTC)
Marshall County High School
(MHS)
Paducah School of Art (
409 Broadway
70 Hickory
Road
Center
High School Road
409 Broadway
Paducah,
KY (HEC)
42001
Paducah, KY86
42001
Center (HEC)
1107 Housman Street
15. Anderson Technical Building/Bookstore
Bookstore
(ATB)
(ATB)
12. Crisp Building/Challenge Learning Cent
12. Crisp Building/
(CLC)
Challenger
Learning Center (CLC)
13.
Allied
Health Building
13. Allied Health Building
(AHB) (AHB)
14. Emerging
Technology
Center (ETC)
14. Emerging
Technology
Center (ETC)
8. Nemer Building
8. Nemer Building
Clemens
Arts
9. 9.
Clemens
Fine Fine
Arts Theatre/
Theatre/Student
Student
Center (SCA)Center (SCA)
10. 10.
Matheson
Learning
Matheson
Hall/ Learning
Resource
Center
(MLC)
Resource Center
(MLC)
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2.
2.
3.3.
4.4.
1. Waller Hall (WAL)
Waller Hall (WAL)
CarsonHall
Hall
Carson
CarsonAnnex
Annex
Carson
5. Haws Gymnasium (GYM)
6.6. Security
Guard Building
Guard Building
CAMPUS MAP
West Kentucky Community and Technical College Campus
a minimum of 36 hours including the general
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Withdrawal from Online Classes
E-mail requests to drop a class must be sent from the
student’s KCTCS e-mail account and must include a
request to drop the class, the student’s name, the last
4 digits of the student’s social security number, the
student’s date of birth, and the course number and title.
the Anderson Technical Building, Room 113.
Vehicle Registration and
Parking Regulations
Polices Related to
Graduation
Students must register any vehicle that is driven on
campus. Parking tags should be obtained for all vehicles
Withdrawal Prior to Mid-Term: Students may
withdraw prior to the last day for students to withdraw
at their discretion with a grade of “W” by sending an
e-mail request to [email protected]. As a
courtesy to the instructor, the student should notify the
instructor of the intent to withdraw.
Citations are issued for parking in restricted areas –
Withdrawal After Mid-Term: Students wishing to
withdraw after the last day for students to withdraw
at their discretion must request permission from the
instructor. If the instructor grants permission, the student
must forward the permission with a request to withdraw
to [email protected]. In all cases, it is the
student’s responsibility to verify that withdrawals have
been processed.
of the approved curriculum credits must be completed at
the college granting the credential. In the case of degree
programs offered through joint, cooperative, or consortia
all
counselor and forward the permission with the request to
withdraw.
Eligibility for Veterans Affairs (VA) educational
Veterans Affairs in St. Louis, MO. Forms may be
obtained online at gibill.va.gov or in the Anderson
Technical Building, Room 107. Students eligible
copy of their schedule to the Veterans Coordinator in
program or schedule must be promptly reported.
Kentucky Tuition Waiver Program
children, step-children, adopted children, spouses, and
un-remarried widows and widowers in recognition
of military service of certain disabled or deceased
Kentucky veterans. Additional information about this
program and the application process is available at
Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs.
Credit for Prior Training and Experience
WKCTC is required to evaluate prior educational
training and experience. This includes military training
and experience received while on active duty and any
coursework taken at educational institutions even if the
regardless of the time the student has attended the college,
Building, Room 127. Students must bring in the license
plate number, the year, make and model of their vehicle.
There is no charge for parking tags.
marked with lines on both sides of the parking space.
Repeat violators are towed at the expense of the vehicle
operator.
must be completed at the KCTCS college granting the
of the credits from the participating institutions. Students
seeking Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate
in Fine Arts, or Associate in Applied Science degrees or
Diplomas must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
in order to be eligible for graduation. To be eligible for
Campus Transportation
The Paducah Area Transit System (PATS) operates a
Thursday between all buildings on the WKCTC main
campus. The shuttle service is free of charge to students.
The shuttle picks up and drops off at the following
locations:
approved curriculum with a grade point average of at least
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Anderson Technical Building – west end
entrance by the bookstore blue canopy
students must satisfactorily complete the minimum number
of credits required for that credential, including the
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Allied Health Building - parking lot near center
entrance
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Haws Gym – access road between the south
end of the gym and the parking lot
Board of Regents Policies 4.11 and 4.12 and program
requirements, with a cumulative grade point average of
at least 2.0 and complete the college’s application for
graduation within the posted deadline for the term. In order
to be eligible for:
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It is college policy to remain open and conduct classes
according to the regular class schedule except under
extreme weather conditions. In the event of extreme
weather, classes may be delayed or cancelled.
The college president makes the decision when severe
weather or other emergencies might require a closing,
delayed opening, suspension, or interruption of
regularly scheduled work or class hours. The president
consults with maintenance and operations, the crisis
team, and the president’s leadership team to determine
the circumstances of the college closing or other
Decisions regarding inclement weather are made as
quickly as possible and with everyone’s best interests in
mind. However, while every effort is taken to quickly
examine road conditions and weather data for our entire
service area, we must also encourage your personal
responsibility to keep yourself safe. To that end, if the
college remains open or operates on a delayed schedule,
about whether roads are safe in your area.
If road conditions are poor in the early morning but are
expected to improve later in the day, the college may
delay the beginning of classes. The delayed schedule is
detailed below:
Regular Class Meeting
Starting Between
Times Delayed Schedule
Meeting Times
Voter Registration
Students interested in obtaining a voter registration form
should visit elect.ky.gov/registertovote .
in Fine Arts, Associate in Applied Science, and
Associate in Applied Technology degrees,
students must satisfactorily complete 60 credits,
including the general education requirements as
Policies 4.11 and 4.12 and program requirements,
with a cumulative grade point average of at least
2.0.
Weather Policy
In the event that the delayed schedule is in effect and
the weather situation worsens, the college reserves the
right to change the schedule to a “closed” status. If this
change in schedule is deemed necessary, the decision
will be posted by as soon as possible. During the
delayed schedule, evening classes offered in Paducah
and at off-campus sites in Ballard, Graves and Marshall
counties will be held as scheduled unless cancellation is
announced. The college will make every effort to make
announcements on evening class cancellations by
3:00 p.m.
Weather Policy
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Purchasing Textboooks for Online Classes
Offered Through WKCTC
If there is inclement weather and no announcement about
the college is made, you should assume that classes will
meet as scheduled. In the event the college uses a delayed
schedule or cancels classes, every reasonable effort
will be made to post an announcement to the college
Getting textbooks in a timely manner is a key to success
in online classes. Textbooks for WKCTC online classes
Bookstore located on campus in the Anderson Technical
Building. When purchasing books, whether online or
in-person, a student must have a copy of the schedule
to verify section numbers, location (college), and
instructors. Different instructors (particularly at different
college locations) often use different books.
page. Text messages will also be sent to mobile phones
of students, staff, and faculty who have enrolled in the
The college will also contact local radio and television
stations listed below.
WPSD-TV, Paducah NBC
wpsdtv.com
WKYQ, Paducah - 93.3 FM
wkyq.com
WKYX, Paducah - 94.3 FM
wkyx.com
WDDJ, Paducah - 96.9 FM
electric969.com
1055thecat.com
WMOK, Paducah - 920 AM
WCBL, Benton - 99.1 FM
wcblradio.com
willieradio.com
WKMS, Murray - 91.3 FM or 92.1 FM
wkms.org
KCTCS Catalog
Ordering Textbooks for Online Classes
Offered By Other KCTCS Colleges
The KCTCS Catalog serves as the student’s guide to
academic programs and student services. Students who
Textbooks for all online classes offered by other KCTCS
colleges can be purchased from a central bookstore at
yourschoolyourbookstore.com .
requirements as they exist at the time of enrollment. The
catalog can be accessed at kctcs.edu/students
Follow these simple instructions, and your textbooks can
be charged and sent to your home:
Hard copies or copies on CD, if available, may be
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Distance Learning” as the school and click
“Submit.”
Classroom Regulations
Smoking and the use of food and drink in WKCTC
classrooms are prohibited. Other classroom regulations
may be listed in your course syllabus.
Student Complaint Procedures
The college strives to provide the best possible service
to all students in every aspect of their academic career.
However, we recognize that problems may sometimes
occur. WKCTC has developed Student Complaint
Procedures to address such issues. For more information,
go to westkentucky.kctcs.edu/Academics/Academic_
Policies/Student_Complaint_Procedures
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term, department, course, and section to
access the required textbook(s).
Since it can take over a week for central bookstore
orders to be processed, students should plan accordingly
and order textbooks well in advance of the start date of
the class.
Financial Aid charges are welcome! Students who
Web site for charging books to their Student Financial
Aid (SFA) or credit card account; books will be sent
directly to the student’s home. Any SFA charges
(including third party) can occur during pre-approved
Bookstore and request an order form for books at least
two weeks prior to the start of classes. The bookstore
will order the books and contact the student when the
books arrive. The student must sign for the charges when
picking up the books.
Logging into an Online Class
WKCTC students access Blackboard, e-mail, and
student self-service with a username and password
unique to each student. Students create their own
passwords after entering personal information provided
by the student during the application process. Students
are required to follow institutional policy for resetting
their passwords on a regular basis with an appropriate
level of password complexity. It is the responsibility of
of the password. Students may log in to an online class
one of two ways:
1. Click on the link to “Blackboard” on the
WKCTC Web site. Use your KCTCS student
e-mail user name and password to log in to
Blackboard;
OR
2. Go to elearning.kctcs.edu and use your
KCTCS student e-mail user name and password
to log in to Blackboard.
Academic Assistance and Tutoring
WKCTC provides academic assistance and tutoring free
of charge for students through a peer-driven tutoring
approach. Additional resources for academic assistance
include free access to HippoCampus, which can be
accessed at hippocampus.org/?user=myKCTCS
HippoCampus provides supplemental study materials in
math, science, social science, and humanities.
Proctored Online Exams
Some online courses may require up to two proctored
exams. Approved KCTCS testing sites can be found
online. Students are required to prove their identity when
reporting for a proctored exam. Fees are not charged
of identity. Students who must take proctored exams at
non-KCTCS locations should notify their instructor as
soon as possible. Every effort will be made to enable
these students to test at a location that does not charge
fees, but this cannot be guaranteed.
Third party students sponsored by Voc Rehab, VA, WIA,
etc., must take a copy of their schedule to the WKCTC
West Kentucky Community & Technical College is
committed to ensuring that online learning students
receive services commensurate with those provided for
on-campus students. The College has an Online Learning
department with staff dedicated to providing academic
and student services sensitive to the needs of the online
student. Additional information about WKCTC Online
Learning can be found at
westkentucky.kctcs.edu/Academics/Online.aspx .
Assessment
Students who have not taken the ACT or who do not
meet minimum ACT requirements for placement in
college level courses can take the COMPASS placement
assessment. Online learning students who cannot take
the COMPASS at a Kentucky Community and Technical
(KCTCS) campus can work with the WKCTC Director of
Online Student Services to identify a testing location in an
area convenient to the student.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition for online classes is assessed at the in-state tuition
rate for all students, including out-of-state residents. No
additional fees are charged for taking online classes.
Financial Aid
at westkentucky.kctcs.edu/Costs_and_Financial_Aid .
Course Offerings
Students may enroll in online courses offered by WKCTC
or any other KCTCS college. Online courses may have
deadlines for completing assignments and taking exams,
Advising and Registration
New online students will be initially assigned as advisees
of the Director of Online Student Services, who may
kctcs.edu. Advising sessions for online students will be
conducted in-person or by telephone, e-mail, or Wimba.
Currently enrolled students may register for online
classes by meeting with their assigned advisors, or they
may register online with advisor consent.
Students taking online classes should be organized,
motivated, and disciplined. They must have an Internet
provider – preferably high speed – and a compatible
word processor (MS Word or other software with the
ability to save as Rich Text format).
New students are required to attend orientation either on
campus at WKCTC or online. The Online Orientation
is available at westkentucky.kctcs.edu/Admissions/
Orientation.aspx .
Being an online student also requires being comfortable
with the technology. KCTCS uses the Blackboard
course management system to deliver courses. Many
tools are available to help students transition from faceto-face instruction to online learning. After logging in
to Blackboard (elearning.kctcs.edu/webapps/portal/
frameset.jsp ), students can click on Student Support for
tutorials to facilitate learning to navigate online courses.
work with Online Learning students to determine if
accommodations are appropriate and to assist them in
obtaining equal access to education while at WKCTC.
All requests for accommodations should be directed to
times each week.
Online courses offered by WKCTC can be found at
https://secure.westkentucky.kctcs.edu/ScheduleSearch.
Online courses offered by other KCTCS colleges can be
found at
kctcs.edu/en/Students/LearnByTerm/Online_Courses.
Required course materials, including hardware and
software, are also referenced in the course syllabus.
Once documentation has been reviewed and
accommodations are approved, an accommodation
request form (ARF) will be prepared for instructors
for each appropriate class. A student can discuss
accommodation needs with his/her course instructor only
after the instructor has been sent the ARF. Students must
meet with the Manager of Accessibility Services each
semester to request accommodations.
Code of Student
Conduct
(including student rights and
responsibilities)
The Code of Student Conduct, approved by the
Kentucky Community and Technical College System
Board of Regents, serves as the student’s responsibilities
and rights within our academic community. The Code
of Student Conduct governs all aspects of academic
2.2.2 Information about course grading criteria: A
or second class session, or in the introductory materials
for a distance learning course, about the criteria to be
used in evaluating the student’s performance, a course
relative weights, and to expect that the grades described
in the KCTCS Catalog will be used.
2.2.3 Contrary opinion: A student has the right to take
reasoned excusereption to the data or views offered in
the classroom and laboratory without being penalized. A
sanctions listed in 2.3.2.1. Also, a student may appeal the
severity of the sanction of a failing grade for the course.
offenses and permissible sanctions.
Student Conduct Articles II and III. A complete copy of
the Code of Student Conduct may be accessed at
kctcs.edu/student/code.htm .
ARTICLE II
ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
2.1 Academic Honesty Policy:
The KCTCS faculty and students are bound by
principles of truth and honesty that are recognized as
fundamental for a community of teachers and scholars.
The college expects students and faculty to honor,
and faculty to enforce, these academic principles.
2.2.4 Academic evaluation. A student has the right to
receive a grade based only upon a fair and just evaluation
of performance in the course as measured by the
or in the introductory materials for a distance learning
course. Grades determined by anything other than the
instructor’s good-faith judgment based on such standards
are improper. Among irrelevant considerations are
race, color, religion, gender, disability, national origin,
outside the classroom that are unrelated to the course
work.
2.2.5 Academic records. A student has the right to have
consents in writing to have them released. The chief
dishonesty including, but not limited to, violation of
academic rights of students (section 2.2) and student
offenses (section 2.3).
about academic rights and academic offenses and the
student’s right to appeal shall be included in the course
syllabus.
2.2 Academic Rights of Students:
When a student believes any of the following six
academic rights have been violated, he/she should refer
to section 2.4.1.1 for information on the Student Appeals
process.
2.2.1 Information about course content: A student has
the right to be informed in reasonable detail in writing
materials for a distance learning course, about the nature
of the course and to expect the course to correspond
record of a student without the student’s consent to
authorized college personnel if the information is
writing recommendations, or selecting candidates for
honorary organizations.
2.2.6 Evaluation of student character and ability.
A student has the right to have character and ability
evaluated only by individuals with a personal knowledge
of the student. Records containing information about a
student’s character and ability shall indicate when the
information was provided, by whom, and the position of
the individual providing the information.
2.3 Student Academic Offenses And Academic
Sanctions:
When a student is believed to be guilty of any of
the following four academic offenses, information
concerning disposition of the case by the college and
responsibilities of college personnel can be found in
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2.3.1.4 Misuse or Student Falsification of Academic
Records
2.3.1 KCTCS Academic Offenses:
2.3.1.1 Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the act of presenting ideas, words, or
organization of a source, published or not, as if they
were ones own. All quoted material must be in quotation
and organization must be acknowledged by some form of
documentation acceptable to the instructor for the course.
Plagiarism also includes the practice of employing
or allowing another person to alter or revise the work
that a student submits as the student’s own. Students
may discuss assignments among themselves or with
an instructor or tutor, but when the actual material is
completed, it must be done by the student and the student
alone. The use of the term “material” refers to work in
any form including written, oral, and electronic.
All academic work, written or otherwise, submitted by
a student to an instructor or other academic supervisor,
is expected to be the result of the student’s own thought,
research, or self-expression. In any case in which a
student feels unsure about a question of plagiarism
involving the student’s work, the student must consult
the instructor before submitting the work.
2.3.1.2 Cheating
Cheating includes buying, stealing, or otherwise
obtaining unauthorized copies of examinations or
assignments for the purpose of improving one’s academic
standing. During examinations or in-class work,
cheating includes having unauthorized information, and/
or referring to unauthorized notes or other written or
electronic information. In addition, copying from others,
either during examinations or in the preparation of
homework assignments, is a form of cheating.
2.3.1.3 Student Co-Responsibility
Anyone who knowingly assists in any form of academic
dishonesty shall be considered as guilty as the student
who accepts such assistance. Students should not allow
their work to be copied or otherwise used by fellow
students, nor should they sell or give unauthorized copies
of examinations to other students.
academic record of the college is a serious academic
offense. As used in this context, “academic record”
includes all paper and electronic versions of the partial or
complete academic record.
2.3.2 Academic Sanctions/Penalties of Students
(Academic Offenses): Academic penalty shall not be
imposed upon the student for non-academic infractions of
college regulations. This principle does not compromise
the right of the college to suspend or dismiss a student
for non-academic reasons.
2.3.2.1 Faculty Academic Sanctions (pertaining to
sections 2.3.1.1 to 2.3.1.3)
For instances of academic dishonesty related to earning
grades (violations 2.3.1.1 – 2.3.1.3), the instructor may
implement any of three sanctions:
Advising and Transfer Centers
The Advising and Transfer Centers in the Anderson
Technical Building, Room 106 are staffed with
knowledgeable advisors who are able to help students
create an academic plan designed to enable students to
reach their educational goals. Advisors help students
by reviewing transcripts and other prior educational
experiences.
Prospective students are encouraged to call the new
registration process. Applicants must complete a college
application and take the COMPASS assessment or ACT
Currently enrolled students need to schedule an
appointment with their assigned academic advisor to
access to their advisor’s name and contact information at
https://students.kctcs.edu
B. a reduced grade for the course; and/or
C. a failing grade for the course.
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assignment in satisfying the requirements for the course.
If an instructor chooses the sanction which assigns a
failing grade for the course, the instructor shall notify
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and password are the same as your KCTCS
e-mail username and password
and the registrar. For more information about the role of
Most academic advisors place a sign-up sheet on
2.3.2.2 Other Academic Sanctions (pertaining to sections
2.3.1.4 and 2.3.2.1)
appointments one to two weeks prior to early enrollment
each semester. As a student, you need to be an active
participant in your education and take responsibility for
all that you do in your college career. Your advisor looks
forward to forming a partnership with you as you work to
achieve your goals.
The instructor may also recommend that the student
sections 2.3.1.1, 2.3.1.2, or 2.3.1.3).
Any student found guilty of a second academic violation
shall be expelled from the college and shall not be
allowed to enroll at any of the other KCTCS colleges for
one academic year.
In order to work in a collaborative effort and have
successful advising sessions, please remember to:
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an academic record (violation 2.3.1.4), including the
other misuse of academic records as described in section
2.3.1.4, is suspension for one semester.
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Come prepared for your appointment. This
means being knowledgeable about your
degree plan and program requirements, and
having ideas about your future coursework.
Keep advising appointments you have
made and be punctual. Please notify your
advisor as soon as possible if you need to
cancel or reschedule.
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Keep your e-mail address current and read
all correspondence from your advisor. We
will use your KCTCS student e-mail account to
notify you of registration information.
REGISTRATION
Currently Enrolled Students
Currently enrolled students must meet with their
assigned academic advisors for self-enroll permission or
to register. Students may locate the name of their advisor
by logging in to their Student Center in PeopleSoft.
Please see registration dates online.
New Students
Students must complete an application for admission
and submit required placement assessment scores
prior to registration. New student registration is held
in the Advising Center. See registration dates online.
meeting.
Course withdrawal methods
Fill out the online Drop Request Form.
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required to pay back any awarded money.
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and you must forward their approval via your
KCTCS Student e-mail account to
[email protected]
o Locate instructor contact information via
the WKCTC Directory.
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Change of Program
When students enroll in a KCTCS college they select
a program of study in which they wish to “major” or
receive a credential. Students enrolled in any KCTCS
college may request a program change through the
2.4 Student Appeals And Responsibilities:
students are instructed to seek appropriate advisement
2.4.1 Student Responsibilities:
KCTCS Assessment and Placement Policy
2.4.1.1 Responsibility Involving Academic Rights of
Students (section 2.0)
Students enrolling in a college credit class applicable
toward an educational credential must demonstrate
instruments that they possess the minimum academic
skills essential for success in the class required for
the credential. Students who do not demonstrate these
academic skills for their academic plan must remedy the
The KCTCS Placement and Assessment policy can be
found at the main KCTCS web page kctcs.edu, under
“Students”, then “Academic Regulations”.
education courses, entry-level courses with approved
supplementary academic support, or approved college
exempt from the Assessment and Placement Policy.
However, applicable course prerequisites still apply.
enrollment per Council on Postsecondary Education
regulation 13 KAR 2:020. Enrollment shall continue
consecutively until the designated academic skill levels
are attained.
Students with 12 or more credit hours at the 100 level
or above in general education courses with a 2.0 GPA
are exempt from reading placement requirements and
are considered college ready in reading. However, all
students must meet individual course pre-requisites
such as those for entry-level English and mathematics
courses.
applies to all credential-seeking students, students who
transition from non-credential seeking to credential
seeking, and students who are undecided about their
choice of program as of Fall 2014.The skills for which
the Assessment and Placement Policy applies are
mathematics, reading, and writing. An ACT® score
of at least a 19 in mathematics, 20 in reading or18 in
writing allows the student to enroll in entry-level courses
for those areas. A student who scores less than 19 in
mathematics, less than a 20 in reading or less than an 18
in writing is required to take an additional test and will
be placed into classes according to her/his score on the
second test.
Students who do not intend to seek an educational
credential are exempt from taking the assessment
instrument; however, all students must meet individual
course pre-requisites such as those for entry-level
English and mathematics courses.
New Student Orientation acquaints students to WKCTC,
the services and resources which are needed to become a
successful college student. It is mandatory that ALL new
WKCTC students and all students who have not taken
WKCTC classes within the last three years complete
orientation.
When a student believes his/her academic rights have
been violated, the student shall report the matter in
writing to the appropriate division chair* as soon as
class day of the following semester. The student shall
specify which right(s) enumerated in Section 2.2 have
begins the appeals process. At this point, the division
dean tries to resolve the case. If the case is not resolved
does not accept the decision of the chief executive
request in writing a hearing before the College Appeals
Board. (Refer to sections 2.6, 2.7, and 2.8. for Appeals
Board responsibilities, authority, and composition.) No
the student in the original appeal to the division dean.
Orientation is conducted by the Recruitment/Activities
department and is held the summer before the fall
semester and in December before the spring semester.
Students sign up for orientation sessions when they
or when they return to schedule classes after sitting out
for more than three years. Advisors will provide forms
to enroll for orientation and students will select their
mail, e-mail and/or phone to remind them of orientation
details. The “in person” orientations will last at least four
hours, so please schedule adequate time to complete this
activity.
Orientation is also available online.
Completion is recorded electronically, but students
Orientation must be completed before registration begins
for the following semester. If not, a hold will be placed
on the student’s account and registration will be delayed
until it is completed. For more information about New
Student Orientation or Online Orientation, please contact
Violation of Student Academic Rights Figure 1), located
in Code of Student Conduct available on the Web site.
2.4.1.2 Responsibility Involving Academic Offenses
(section 2.3)
When a student is believed to be guilty of any of the
four academic offenses (2.3.1.1 – 2.3.1.4), a student will
Student Academic Offense (Figure 2), located in Code of
Student Conduct available on the Web site.
2.4.2 Student Rights During the Appeals Process
(Academic Rights/Academic Offenses): In cases of
academic rights and academic offenses, the student
shall have the right of class attendance and participation
during the consideration of any appeal except that such
attendance and participation may be limited when:
a. outside agencies are used as a part of the student’s
educational experience, in which case precedence
will be given to the terms of any agreement(s),
which have been negotiated between the college and
the agency; or
b. patient/client contact is involved in the student’s
educational experience, in which case only patient/
client contact may be limited or excluded at the
discretion of program faculty.
If the appeal is decided in the student’s favor, the college
must provide an opportunity for the student to complete
any essential experiences missed due to the appeals
process.
ARTICLE III
NON-ACADEMIC DISCIPLINARY POLICIES
AND PROCEDURES
3.1 General Regulations Concerning Student
Behavior:
Students are responsible for knowing the college’s
regulations, disciplinary procedures, and penalties.
It should be emphasized that students are subject to
criminal statutes and legal action, in addition to the
college’s regulations and disciplinary system.
In case of an alleged academic offense (section 2.3.1)
by a student, the instructor shall notify the student in
writing, explain the sanction to be implemented, and
inform the student of her/his rights to appeal. The
student shall have ten (10) calendar days from the date
appeal in writing to the instructor’s division dean. The
sanctions listed in section 2.3.2.1 and other academic
sanctions in section 2.3.2.2. The student may appeal the
severity of the academic sanction which assigns a failing
grade for the course.
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3.2 Disciplinary Offenses:
below are punishable disciplinary offenses. Lack of
student charged with an offense listed below.
1. Material disruption or obstruction of
teaching, research, administration, disciplinary
proceedings, or any other college activities.
while on college property or at off-campus events
sponsored by the college.
2. Assault and/or battery.
3. Verbal and psychological abuse or harassment.
4. Participating in or inciting a riot or an
unauthorized disorderly assembly.
any property or facilities of the college or
threatening to do so, or refusing to depart from
any property or facilities of the college upon
authorized by the institution.
6. Sexual assault or harassment.
7. Use of alcoholic beverages, including the
purchase, consumption, possession, or sale of
by state law and regulations of the college.
lottery.
10. Manufacturing, possessing, using, selling, or
distributing any type of controlled substances or
illegal drugs.
11. Use or possession of weapons (guns, knives, etc.)
on college property, on one’s person, or in one’s
motor vehicle.
misusing safety equipment, or transmitting false
13. Littering.
14. Defacing, destroying, damaging, removing,
or using public or private property without
proper authorization.
announced as administrative policy by the chief
16. Encouraging or assisting others to commit any
of the acts that are prohibited by the Code of
Student Conduct.
17. Knowingly furnishing false information to the
college, including the forgery, alteration,
or misuse of college documents, instruments, or
18. Unauthorized use of computers or word
processors or unauthorized efforts to penetrate or
modify the computer or word processing security
system or any program software.
19. Allowing children under age sixteen (16) to
remain unsupervised while on campus.
20. Offering or passing a worthless check or failing
21. Failing to abide by any terms of any disciplinary
committee, or agency.
22. Creation of a health hazard.
23. Threats and/or threatening behavior.
3.3 Penalties and Sanctions:
The college has the authority to penalize or impose
sanctions on students who violate college regulations.
In determining possible sanctions, the college shall
consider such matters as the nature of the particular
offense, the welfare of the student and the college
community, and the prior disciplinary record of the
student. Usual sanctions are listed and explained in this
section. In addition to these sanctions, other sanctions, as
appropriate for a particular case, may be imposed. Each
level of hearing body may use creative sanctions that are
designed to be educational in nature.
the student that he or she is guilty of violating a
college regulation. A reprimand warns that
any further such actions may result in a more
severe sanction.
2. Restitution: Compensation to the college for
damages to college property.
3. Social Probation: Status given to less serious
policy violations, and in some cases, a restriction
High School Students
The condition of graduation from high school may be
waived for a student currently enrolled in high school
subject to the following guidelines. All applicants shall
submit:
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appropriate deadline
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COMPASS™ in accordance with KCTCS
Assessment and Placement Policy.
A college may require additional information as part of
the admission process.
In some cases, courses offered on the high school
campus carry both high school and college credit. See
your high school counselor for more information.
Second Chance Students
A student who has previously attended an college
or university – other than a college in the Kentucky
Community and Technical College System – and who
has less than an overall grade-point average of 2.0
on a 4.0 scale in all course work attempted, may be
considered for admission on probation provided the
applicant demonstrates both of the following:
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least one 16-week semester, and
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Transient/Visiting Students
A student may be admitted as a transient or visiting
student. A transient or visiting student must submit a
form completed by the student’s home college indicating
that the student is eligible to enroll in that institution.
Admission as a transient or visiting student is valid only
for the semester or session for which the student applies.
Some KCTCS colleges are authorized under Federal law
to enroll nonimmigrant students. Consult the admission
Readmission after Two or More Years:
Academic Bankruptcy
requiring attendance or participation in a prearranged class, program, or activity designed to
prevent or deal with high-risk behavior.
A student who has been readmitted after having
remained out of a KCTCS College for a period of two
or more years and who has completed at least 12 credit
hours in college-level courses with a grade point average
of 2.0 or better after readmission, may choose to have
his/her previous KCTCS course work removed from the
computation of the grade point average. This procedure
is commonly called “academic bankruptcy.”
4. College/Community Service: Service to the
college or community of up to 16 hours be served
A student who declares academic bankruptcy will
continue to receive credit for those courses in which a
grade of A, B, C, D, or P was earned prior to readmission
without including those grades in the GPA computation.
A student who has completed a credential and re-enrolls
may not apply the academic bankruptcy rule to courses
taken for the credential already completed.
Previous College Work
An applicant who has previously attended an accredited
college or university which awards degrees at the
associate level or higher and who has an overall grade
point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in all course
work attempted will be accepted for admission. For
should refer to the KCTCS Assessment and Placement
Policy, which is available on the Web site at kctcs.edu,
under “Students”, then “Academic Regulations”. An
submitted. The Council on Postsecondary Education’s
(CPE’s) general education transfer policy provides the
basis for an institution’s policy on the acceptance of
transfer credit. The American Association of Collegiate
Practices of Educational Institutions” shall serve as
a reference for admission of transfer students to an
institution and for the acceptance of transfer credit.
KCTCS colleges shall provide academic counseling
concerning the transfer of credit to transferring students.
KCTCS colleges shall accept a student’s college credit
earned when a course is taken both for high school credit
and for college credit. Credit earned through a dual credit
or dual enrollment arrangement shall be treated the same
as credit earned in any other college course.
Degree credit work is recognized credit hour for
credit hour if taken on the semester system. Quarter
hours are recognized as two-thirds (2/3) of a semester
hour. Recognition of credit earned at a non-accredited
college or university may be obtained by special subject
examinations or may be validated upon the completion
of 12 credit hours, excluding transitional courses, with a
Admission
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classes of the term or session for which the student
plans to enroll. Some colleges, however, may have an
earlier date. Students should check with the
Applying for Admission
A student enrolling at a KCTCS college for the
registration/application deadlines.
Students who are re-entering a KCTCS college after
being out for one or more semesters should contact the
•
readmission. Students may be admitted to a KCTCS
college as freshmen, as students with transfer credit
from other institutions, as visiting students, or as nondegree students. KCTCS colleges admit students who
have graduated from high school, who have earned a
high school general equivalency diploma (GED), who
are eligible to pursue a GED, or who are dually enrolled
in high school and the college.
•
Admission and Registration Procedures
•
request an admission application or visit the
college’s Web site to complete an online
application.
•
KCTCS student ID number must be used in
college will receive instructions to establish access to
Student Self-Service. Student Self-Service allows
a student access to many services such as registration,
payment and many other services.
communication from faculty and student service
personnel will be sent to this address. Students will
continue to have access to this account as long
as they are enrolled. After receiving the completed
will notify the applicant of his or her admission
status.
It is expected that all students will submit all required
credentials in order to be eligible to register for classes.
In the event this is not possible, students should contact
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6. Counseling: Student may be referred to
counseling evaluation on appointment by
Counseling Services.
7. Eviction: Forced removal from a classroom or
other college property.
8. College Probation: Status that carries a severe
warning that any further violation of college
regulations that may result in the student going
before the College Appeals Board for
consideration of suspension or expulsion. This
may include restrictions of privileges for a
Intellectual Property Rights
Intellectual property rights in student works belong to
the student who created the work, unless an agreement
provides otherwise. A work created by a student
employee during the course and scope of employment
is an institutional work, and intellectual property rights
to such creation belong to KCTCS, unless an agreement
provides otherwise.
9. Suspension: Forced withdrawal from the college
conditions have been met as determined by the
College Appeals Board. College will place the
Student Dean Hold service indicator for no
future enrollments at the Home College or other
time or until stated conditions had been met.
10. Immediate Suspension: A student may be
suspended immediately when:
a. In the judgment of the chief executive
to attend for instructions or assistance. While provisions
may be provided, students will not be permitted to register
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of their high school transcript or GED to the
Non-Degree/Non-Credential Students
•
college they plan to attend.
•
College Test® (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test®
(SAT). Applicants who have not taken the ACT®
must complete the COMPASSTM or ASSET®
placement examination administered by any
regarding course placement, students should
refer to the KCTCS Assessment and Placement
Policy, which is available on the Web site at
kctcs.edu, under “Students”, then “Academic
Regulations”.
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seeking admission to an occupational/technical
program at any KCTCS college should contact
student poses a serious threat to persons and/
or property provided informal opportunity is
documents.
At the discretion of the institution, persons who desire
instruction without wishing to earn a credential may
be admitted as non-degree/noncredential students.
These students are exempt from taking the assessment
instrument; however, all students (including high school
students) must meet individual pre-requisites such as those
for entry-level English and mathematics courses.
Students may declare credential seeking status after
meeting regular admission requirements. The college
may review and reclassify credential seeking status in
accordance with policies established at each individual
college. Non-degree/non-credential students are not
eligible for Federal Financial Aid programs.
Credit earned before a student meets admission
requirements will be counted toward a credential.
of exigent circumstances, to discuss the
matter and possible resolution.
b. The student refuses to cease disruptive
behavior or conduct in violation of this
policy after direct orders from the chief
c.
When such suspension is involved, the
student must leave the campus immediately.
Students refusing to do so will be removed
by law enforcement authorities and charged
with trespassing.
When a student is placed on immediate
suspension, a disciplinary hearing will be
held at the earliest reasonable time
(see Section 3.6.).
11. Expulsion: Permanent, forced withdrawal from
the college as determined by the College Appeals
Board.
information regarding any special requirements for
program admission.
P.O. Box 7380, Paducah, KY. 42002 | Phone 855-469-5282 | help.westkentucky.kctcs.edu
STEP 1. APPLY FOR ADMISSION
• Completetheadmissionapplicationonlineatwww.westkentucky.kctcs.edu/admissions
APPLYFORFINANCIALAIDBYCOMPLETINGTHEFAFSAatfafsa.ed.gov
[Federal School Code: 001979]
• Forinformationaboutfinancialaidvisit:westkentucky.kctcs.edu/costs_and_financial_aid
• IfApplicable,applyforVABenefitsatvabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp
STEP 2.REQUESTACTSCORESATACTSTUDENT.ORGORCOMPLETETHECOMPASSTEST
•
•
ACTdoesnothaveanexpirationdate.RequiredACTScoresforCOMPASSExemption:English18,
Math19,Reading20
ForCOMPASSTesting(Validfor3years):
o Hours:Monday-Fridayfrom8:30-2:00,noappointmentnecessary.LatetestingonMondaysby
appointmentonly.
o Formoreinformationorapracticetest,pleasevisit:westkentucky.kctcs.edu/en/Admissions
STEP 3.REQUESTFINALHIGHSCHOOLTRANSCRIPT/GEDANDOFFICIALCOLLEGE
University of Kentucky College of Engineering (Paducah Campus)
Students in Western Kentucky may take advantage of a great educational opportunity that’s available close to home. The
University of Kentucky, in collaboration with Murray State University and West Kentucky Community and Technical
College, offers studies leading to bachelor’s degrees from UK in Mechanical Engineering and Chemical Engineering.
For more information, click on engr.uky.edu/paducah
engr.uk.edu.
TRANSCRIPTS.
• Wecannotacceptanyfaxedtranscripts.
• HighSchoolTranscriptsand/orGEDarenotrequiredforstudentsover25yearsold.
• RequestHighSchoolTranscriptatwww.parchment.comoryourHighSchool;requestGEDat
ged.ky.gov
• Handdelivered/mailedtranscriptsmustbeinasealedofficialenvelope,printdatewithin6months.
• Forinternationalhighschoolandcollegetranscripts,pleaserefertotheKCTCSForeignTranscript
Policy:kctcs.edu/students/admissions/apply_online/international_students/checklist
• REQUESTADVANCEDPLACEMENT(AP)SCORESFROM
APCENTRAL.COLLEGEBOARD.COM
STEP 4.SCHEDULEAPPOINTMENTTOREGISTERWITHTHEREGISTRATION&ADVISING
Accreditation Statement
West Kentucky Community and Technical College is accredited by the Commission on
Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.
Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4097
CENTERDISTANCELEARNINGSTUDENTSWILLREGISTERWITHTHEONLINELEARNING
DEPARTMENT
• Ifyouareaninternationalstudent,youwillneedtomeetwiththeinternationalcoordinatorinAnderson
TechnicalBuilding,Room204toprovidesupportingdocumentationpriortoregistration.
• Pleasemakeanappointmentbycontacting(855)469-5282.
• Yournewstudentorientationwillbescheduledduringyouradvisingappointment.
• Youmayalsocompletethenewstudentorientationonlineatwestkentucky.kctcs.edu/admissions
• Allfinancialholdsonyouraccountmustberesolvedpriortoregistration.
STEP 5.PAYTUITION&OBTAINSTUDENTIDCARD
and Technical College. Note: The Commission is to be contacted only if there is evidence that
Tuitionduedatesannouncedat:westkentucky.kctcs.edu/academics/calendars
Youmayalsopayfromyourstudentself-serviceafteractivatingyouraccountathttp://kctcs.edu/students
ObtainyourstudentIDcardintheBusinessOffice,room127oftheAndersonTechnicalBuilding.
Index
Contact Information
Student Enrollment Services
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday
Academic Probation ...........................................................41
Academic Programs ...........................................................24
Academic Suspension (Dismissal).....................................41
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Accessibility Services ........................................................42
Accreditation Statement .....................................................
Admission ..........................................................................10
Admission Guidelines ........................................................30
Admission to Selective Admission Programs ....................31
Admissions and Registration Procedures...........................10
Adult Education Services...................................................43
Student Development Services
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Advising and Transfer Centers...........................................13
Alcohol, Drugs and Weapons.............................................47
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Applying for Admission.....................................................10
Associate in Applied Science Degree ................................36
General Education Core ............................................34
Associate in Arts Degree....................................................
Associate in Science Degree ..............................................
Student Financial Services
Board of Directors................................................................7
Campus Map ......................................................................48
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Campus Safety ...................................................................47
7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
Campus Transportation ......................................................49
Career Programs.................................................................32
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Career Services ..................................................................42
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday
Student Academic Services
........................................................33
Center Café ........................................................................46
.........................................................................37
Change of Program ............................................................12
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Charges for Services ..........................................................19
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Monday - Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Friday
Charges for Special Examination.......................................19
Check Student E-Mail Account .........................................44
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Classroom regulations........................................................
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
Code of Student Conduct ...................................................
College Tuition Scholarships .............................................22
Crounse Hall
Competency Statements .....................................................34
Complaint Procedures ........................................................
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Computer Lab ....................................................................
Contact Information .............................................................8
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Cosmetology/Nail Technology Services ............................46
Emerging Technology Center
Credentials .........................................................................34
Credit for External Experiences .........................................32
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Course withdrawal methods...............................................13
Board of Directors
Index (continued)
Credit for Prior Training and Experience...........................16
Crime Awareness................................................................47
Currently Enrolled Students...............................................13
Cyber Café ........................................................................46
Dean’s List .........................................................................43
Faculty Representative Heather Coltharp of Paducah
Staff Representative Tom Butler, Jr., of Paducah
*Student Representative Zack VanerBoegh
Dental Services ..................................................................46
Diploma..............................................................................36
Directory Information ........................................................17
Drugs ..................................................................................47
* The president of the College’s Student Government
Association serves on the Board as the student
representative each year.
Federal Student Loans........................................................22
FERPA................................................................................18
Final Exams .......................................................................43
Financial Aid ......................................................................21
Financial Delinquency .......................................................20
Financial Information.........................................................19
Foundation Skills ...............................................................37
.....................................32
GED Testing .......................................................................43
Technical College Leadership
Technical College Division Deans
Grading System..................................................................38
Graduation Requirements ..................................................16
Graduation with honors......................................................17
Happening Hour .................................................................43
High School Students......................................................... 11
Dr. Barbara Veazey, President/CEO
Peggy Block, Division of Allied Health and Personal
Dr. Tena Payne, Vice President of Academic Affairs
Stephanie Milliken, Division of Applied Technologies
Sherry Anderson, Vice President of Learning Initiatives
History of West Kentucky Community & Technical College6
How to Read a Schedule ....................................................23
Intellectual Property Rights ...............................................
International Students ........................................................ 11
“KCTCS and College Scholarships for Kentucky
Dr. Belinda Dalton-Russell, Vice President of Student
Development
Tammy Potter, Division of Business and Computer
Dr. H. Steve Freeman, Vice President of Institutional
Development
Sharla Hutchinson, Division of Humanities, Fine Arts
John Carrico, Vice President of Administrative Services
Shari Gholson, Division of Nursing
Residents” ..........................................................................22
KCTCS Assessment and Placement Policy .......................12
KCTCS Catalog .................................................................
KCTCS General Education Competency Statements & General
Education Requirements for ALL KCTCS Credentials .....34
KCTCS Student E-Mail Account .......................................22
Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA)
22
Kentucky Tuition Waiver Program ....................................16
Liability Insurance .............................................................20
Susan Graves, Vice President of Business Affairs
Jim Pape, Vice President of Workforce/Economic
Development
Paul Aho, Paducah School of Art and Design
(270) 408-4281
Dr. Karen Hlinka, Division of Science and Mathematics
Bridget Canter, Director of Human Resources
Ashley Wright, Vice President of Institutional
Advancement (Paducah Junior College, Inc.)
Maria Flynn, Division of Transition Education
Logging into an Online Class ............................................
Mandatory Student Fee ......................................................19
Janett Blythe, Director of Public Relations
History of West Kentucky Community and Technical College
West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a powerful
example of what a successful postsecondary institution must be in the
21st century. Our comprehensive college arose from the foundations of
two remarkable institutions – Paducah Community College and West
Kentucky Technical College.
West Kentucky Technical College was founded in 1909 by Dr. Dennis
Henry Anderson as West Kentucky Industrial College - a training
Index (continued)
Matheson Library ...............................................................46
Mission.................................................................................
Multiple Associate Degrees ...............................................17
Name, Address, and Program/Major Changes ...................17
New Student Checklist.........................................................9
New Student Orientation....................................................12
New Students .....................................................................13
Non-Degree/Non-Credential Students ...............................10
what is now 1400 H. C. Mathis Drive. West Kentucky Industrial College
became a state-supported junior college in 1918.
Online Access to Student Self Service ...............................44
In 1932, the citizens of Paducah and McCracken County embarked on a
mission to provide quality education in a municipally supported junior
college, known as Paducah Junior College (PJC). PJC was founded as
Online Student Services ......................................................8
Online Student Services .....................................................14
Parking Regulations ...........................................................49
Payment Plan Options ........................................................20
Personal Services ...............................................................46
president.
Placement Services ............................................................42
Meanwhile in 1938, West Kentucky Industrial College’s teaching program merged with West Kentucky State College in
Frankfort. The college became known as the West Kentucky Vocational School and more vocational training programs
Policies Related to Enrollment...........................................38
Policies related to Graduation ............................................16
President’s Message .............................................................
In 1967, PJC joined the University of Kentucky community college system becoming a “new” college – Paducah
Community College. R. G. “Dean” Matheson retired and Dr. Donald J. Clemens becomes the new PCC president,
overseeing the construction of the Matheson Learning Resource Center and the Clemens Fine Art and Student centers.
Previous College Work ...................................................... 11
Print Management Policy...................................................
Proctored Online Exams ....................................................
Professional Liability Insurance ........................................20
Over the years, there have been many changes in both colleges, including changes in the focus of academic programs,
changes of college names, changes of college campus locations and change of governance. In 1997, the two colleges
were united under one system umbrella when they joined the Kentucky Community and Technical College System
(KCTCS) as a result of the Kentucky Postsecondary Education Improvement Act of 1997. Collaboration grew among
the two colleges until an effort to consolidate into one seamless institution was born. In 2003, Dr. Barbara Veazey was
West Kentucky Community and Technical College.
Each year more than 9,000 students come to West Kentucky Community and Technical College seeking traditional
Kentucky Community and Technical College is committed to providing high quality educational experiences, meeting
the educational needs of the college community, serving as a full partner in business and workforce development, and
contributing to the overall economic and social well-being of the region.
WKCTC has been recognized three consecutive times by The Aspen Institute as an Aspen Prize Top 10 Community
College for providing students with strong job training and continuing higher education opportunity, for achieving high
completion and transfer rates, and for providing strong employment results for its graduates.
Purchasing Textbooks for Online Classes ..........................
Readmission after Two or More Years: Academic
Bankruptcy ................................................................ 11
Ready to Work/Work and Learn ........................................43
...................................................................17
Refunds ..............................................................................20
Registration ........................................................................13
Reinstatement.....................................................................41
Repeating a Course ............................................................41
Required Documents for Completion of Admission..........30
Residency ...........................................................................31
........................47
Satisfactory Academic Progress .........................................22
Scholarships .......................................................................21
Second Chance Students .................................................... 11
Solomon Amendment.........................................................18
Kentucky Residents” .................................................22
Student Academic Services ..................................................8
Index (continued)
President’s Message
Student Clubs & Organizations..........................................43
Congratulations on your decision to attend one of the best community colleges in the nation!
Student Complaint Procedures...........................................
Student Development Services ............................................8
Student Enrollment Services ................................................8
Student Financial Services ...................................................8
Student ID Card Policy ......................................................44
In 2011, West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) was recognized by The
opportunities for students and the region. In 2012, WKCTC was once again named one of the
.......................................44
Student Load - Full-time status ..........................................38
recognition of high achievement and performance in America’s community colleges. West
Student Load - Maximum Student Load............................38
Kentucky was recognized for outstanding achievement in the areas of student learning outcomes,
Student Resources and Policies .........................................42
degree and college completion, labor market success in students securing jobs after college, and
Student Schedule................................................................23
minority and low-income student success. Our focus on improving student learning helps ensure our students graduate
Suspension Due to Poor Grades.........................................22
Tax Credits .........................................................................22
Third Party Assistance Programs .......................................22
Timeframe for Tuition Refunds .........................................20
with the knowledge they need to secure jobs or transfer to four-year schools.
West Kentucky Community and Technical College faculty and staff take responsibility for improving student learning
Tobacco-Free Campus .......................................................47
and work hard to identify and eliminate barriers to student success. We achieve excellence by focusing on improving
Transcripts and Grades.......................................................17
student learning in core skills and by thoughtfully connecting programs to regional jobs, from credentials that fuel the
Transfer Program ...............................................................32
Transient/Visiting Students ................................................ 11
by Economic Modeling Specialists, Inc. (EMSI), WKCTC contributes more than $126 million each year to the region
TRIO (Student Support Services) ......................................42
through a combination of college operations, student spending, and productivity of graduates in the workforce.
Tuition and Charges ...........................................................19
Tutoring Center ..................................................................42
University of Kentucky College of Engineering (Paducah
Campus) .............................................................................
West Kentucky’s focus on access, retention, and student success enabled the College to achieve its vision of being
recognized as a preeminent community college nationwide. The College is committed to continuing to provide high-
Vehicle Registration ...........................................................49
quality educational experiences, meet the educational needs of the college community, serve as a full partner in business
Voter Registration ..............................................................49
and workforce development, and contribute to the overall economic and social well-being of the region by offering two-
Weapons .............................................................................47
year transfer Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Fine Arts degrees; and Associate in Applied Science
Weather Policy ...................................................................49
Withdrawal from Online Classes .......................................16
WKCTC Bookstore............................................................18
WKCTC Division Deans .....................................................7
West Kentucky Community and Technical College truly is the place to be!
WKCTC Leadership ............................................................7
Workforce Solutions ..........................................................47
Barbara Veazey, Ph.D.
President
MISSION
The mission of West Kentucky Community and Technical College is to provide excellence in teaching
and learning, promote student success and support economic development.
NOTES
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Welcome
West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a proud member
of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. For most
Kentuckians, higher education begins at the Kentucky Community
and Technical College System. Our statewide system of 16 colleges,
more than 70 campuses and 97,000 students is a critical component
to transforming the state’s economy by providing citizens with the
education and training needed for high growth, high wage careers.
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West Kentucky Community and Technical College is an equal educational and employment
opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex
(including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, family medical
history, or genetic information. Further, we vigilantly prevent discrimination based on
other non-merit based factor. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries
regarding non-discrimination policies: Jipaum Askew-Robinson, Equal Employment
Opportunity (EEO) Coordinator, at West Kentucky Community and Technical College,
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