Hopkinsville News & Events

HCC students score higher than national average in math on CAAP assessment

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:32:00 -0400

Hopkinsville Community College (HCC) administrators announced today that the college’s students scored higher or in line with national averages in math categories on the Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency (CAAP) test.

264 HCC students participated in the math assessment. HCC Chief Academic Officer Dr. Kristin Wilson explained that HCC has elected to utilize the CAAP assessment in an effort to demonstrate student learning. “During the college’s recent reaccreditation process, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) recommended that HCC adopt assessment practices which help faculty understand learning and improve teaching. On a national level, a total of 27,803 students participated in the test with HCC’s students,” Wilson continued. “Our students’ scores are very competitive compared with those across the U.S. We believe this speaks well of the educational opportunities available at HCC.”

CAAP is the standardized, nationally normed assessment program from ACT. According to the ACT website, the CAAP assessment enables postsecondary institutions to assess, evaluate, and enhance student learning outcomes and general education program outcomes.

“We are very pleased with these CAAP scores,” stated HCC Math Department Discipline Coordinator and Professor Pat Riley. “I’ve always believed that HCC has an outstanding math faculty. These results help to confirm this belief. However, credit should also be given to our students. They are hard-working and dedicated to their education. They are a pleasure to work with,” Riley continued.

HCC recently implemented a math redesign in the developmental math area by revising the teaching delivery to a modified Emporium model that is self-paced to the individual student. This model allows students to move at their own learning speed. This model allows students, who have the ability, to move through the developmental courses quickly to college-level math courses.

Hopkinsville Community College CAAP Scores
Mathematics (average):
HCC – 56.6
National – 56.1

Basic Algebra:
HCC – 14.5
National – 14.2

College Algebra:
HCC – 13.9
National 14.0

View a full listing of colleges that participate in the CAAP assessment can be found at

HCC will participate in the reading portion on the CAAP in the 2013-14 academic year.

HCC Foundation, Mike and Helen Cayce Announce New Scholarship

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:24:00 -0400

Mike and Helen Cayce of Hopkinsville recently funded a new scholarship in honor of Billie Lee Cayce, Mike Cayce’s late mother. The Cayce’s approached the Hopkinsville Community College Foundation with the idea of establishing a scholarship to honor the late Mrs. Cayce. With a passion and heart for the health and well-being of Christian County, demonstrated by their professional work in their practices in pharmacy and advanced registered nurse practice, the Cayce’s established a fund to support nurse education.

Focused on the non-traditional student in HCC’s nursing program, and with support from various members of their extended family, Cayce Mill Supply Company and AmerisourceBergen Services Corporation, the Cayce’s intend to advance the growth of this scholarship opportunity.

The first awards of the $500 scholarship were recently made to Erica Moyer of Oak Grove, Kentucky and Melissa Johnsa of Hopkinsville. All academic scholarship applications at HCC include student essays, and Ms. Moyer and Ms. Johnsa both wrote compelling arguments for their selection, according to Helen Cayce. Ms. Moyer wrote, “ I chose HCC’s nursing program because of its great reputation and outstanding NCLEX pass rate. In this program, I feel I’m constantly being challenged and kept on my toes.”

Ms. Johnsa’s comments reflected those of her fellow student and awardee. “The nursing program is my full time job. I take an enormous amount of pride in being a nursing student at HCC.”

Yvette Eastham, Executive Director of the HCC Foundation noted that support of nursing and allied health programs at the local college continues to be a top priority. “As we continue to look toward the future for HCC, we commend donors like the Cayce’s who have partnered with the Foundation for the educational and economic development of our community.”

Students can view and order graduation pictures online

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:48:00 -0400

Students that participated in Friday's commencement can see previews of their graduation pictures online by following these three easy steps.

1. Go to southernexposureimages.com.
2. Click View Photos at the bottom of the screen.
3. Enter Event Password hcc2013.

Students who wish to purchase photographs can order online. Students without internet access can contact the studio at (270) 886-2919 to make an appointment to view the pictures at the studio downtown.

47th HCC commencement to be held May 10

Wed, 01 May 2013 16:49:00 -0400

Watch commencement LIVE!

Hopkinsville Community College's 47th Commencement Ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday evening, May 10 at the James E. Bruce Conference and Convention Center located at 303 Conference Center Drive in Hopkinsville.

According to HCC Registrar Melissa Stevenson, 781 students have applied for 1,554 credentials - 715 two-year degrees, 812 certificates, and 27 diplomas. Compared with 2012 statistics, HCC has experienced a 3.5 percent increase in graduate candidates as well as a slight increase in two-year degrees to be awarded.

Presiding at the ceremony will be HCC Interim President Dr. Patrick Lake, who will also present graduation credentials to the class of 2013. Dean of Student Affairs Dr. Jason Warren will serve as master of ceremonies and Chief Academic Affairs Officer Dr. Kristin Wilson will present the candidates for graduation. For the first time, tickets were distributed to the graduates and will be required to attend the ceremony.

HCC alumnus, Mr. Aaron Carew, will be the commencement speaker for the ceremony. Mr. Carew is an emerging talent from the University of Southern California's acclaimed School of Cinematic Arts, Peter Stark Producing Program where he earned a master of fine arts degree. He has worked with several industry leading companies and community organizations such as, United Talent Agency, Will Smith’s Overbrook Entertainment, The Palm Springs Film Festival, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Women in Film to name a few. Recently, he made his directorial debut with a short film entitled A Final Gift, which premiered to a packed house at Sony Pictures Studio in February of this year.

Mr. Carew began his foray into higher education as a Private, First Class in the Army at Fort Campbell and was a student of HCC at the Fort Campbell campus on post. He had two deployments to Iraq while stationed at Ft. Campbell. He graduated from HCC with an associate in arts in 2009 and went on to complete a bachelor of arts degree in 2011, graduating magna cum laude from the University of California, Riverside. Additionally, Mr. Carew won the Chancellor’s Excellence Award in undergraduate studies for the University of California system.

Of his time at HCC, Mr. Carew relates, “Thank you for all your guidance and support while I was at Fort Campbell. I remember walking the halls of the Ed Center like it was last quarter. HCC was where this all started for me and you all are the reflection of my success.”

Mr. Carew represents what is best and honorable about our student soldiers,” stated HCC Interim President Lake. “During his time at HCC, starting with the rank of bottom line private, he not only completed his coursework, he deployed twice, and rose to the rank of SGT E-5 before discharge. His great success beyond our college is a true inspiration."

HCC will be screening Mr. Carew’s short film, A Final Gift, at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 9 at English Army Education Center, Auditorium at the Ft. Campbell Campus with a reception at 3 p.m. The film will be screened again at 6:30 p.m. with a reception at 6 p.m. on the Hopkinsville Campus in the Lecture Hall of the Auditorium Building. The film is approximately 17 minutes in length. There will be a discussion session with attendees following the screenings.

Mr. Carew will also address students as the guest speaker at the annual HCC Scholarship Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 9 in HCC's Auditorium Gallery.

Large Scale Training Scenario To Be Held on Campus May 1

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:05:00 -0400

The Hopkinsville Police Department, Christian Country Sheriff’s Department, Kentucky State Police, and Hopkinsville Fire Department will be conducting a training scenario, which will take place on the main campus of the Hopkinsville Community College on North Drive and also Jennie Stuart Medical Center. The public should expect to see a large presence of law enforcement officials at both of these locations, but please note this is a training exercise only and we don’t want the public to be alarmed. The training scenario is scheduled to begin at approximately 9:00 am at the college and shortly thereafter the training will continue at Jennie Stuart Medical Center.

Diversity Lecture Series - Dr. Anne Onyekwuluje

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:17:00 -0400

Hopkinsville Community College’s ‘Diversity Lecture Series’ will be held on Monday, April 8 in the Auditorium Lecture Hall. The event will begin with lunch and a meet/greet from noon until 12:30, followed by a lecture from 12:30 to 1:30. Western Kentucky University (WKU) Associate Professor of sociology Dr. Anne Onyekwuluje (On Yea Kool La j) will be featured.

Dr. Onyekwuluje received her PhD from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Her life and work supports the concept of community-based culture with an enlarged capacity for mutual respect and care for humanity.

“These days, I come as a post-civil rights activist; one who balances teaching, research, and service in the creation of a live conversation about equality with those who gather within the sound of my voice. As an academic leader and activist in the diversity movement of the twenty-first century, I stand in the classroom and within the community walls to speak of the equality and freedoms of a democracy charging the air we breathe. I understand how the discourse not only pulls us together, but becomes our articulate collective authentication to change the world. For more than 25 years I have been a cultural voice for equality and justice; teaching, writing, and speaking out against racism, sexism, classism, and organized inequities of all kinds,” explained Dr. Onyekwuluje.

This event is free and open to the public. A light lunch will be provided.

For more information, contact Tracey Folden at (270) 707-3825 or tracey.folden@kctcs.edu.

HCC, first KCTCS College, evaluated in first-of-its-kind sustainability rating system

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:38:00 -0400

Hopkinsville Community College (HCC) has achieved a bronze rating in an international program to encourage sustainability in all aspects of higher education. The program, Sustainability, Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS), is administered by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).

To date, approximately 270 higher education institutions have registered as STARS participants. HCC is proud to be the first institution in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) and the thirty-second community college in North America to be rated. A quarter of the institutions that report data to STARS achieve the bronze rating, which indicates basic sustainable behaviors across each of the areas evaluated: education and research, institutional operations, and planning, administration and engagement.

HCC’s Sustainability Committee Co-Chair Kristy Howell praised the institution’s rating. “Becoming the first KCTCS institution to track our hard work in sustainability with STARS is very exciting. Hopkinsville now has a solid foundation on which to build, and working through the submission has given us many ideas for improving our dedication to our campus and our community,” explained Howell.

HCC has operated under an institutional sustainability plan since 2008 and under the KCTCS plan since 2010.

Dr. Patrick Lake, interim president of HCC, supports Hopkinsville’s hard work. “Improving institutional sustainability is something both KCTCS and HCC have focused on for several years,” stated Lake. “Completing our STARS submission is a notable achievement, both as a member of KCTCS and for our continuous improvement as a campus.”

Unlike other rating or ranking systems, the STARS program is open to all institutions of higher education in the U.S. and Canada, and the criteria that determine a STARS rating are transparent and accessible to anyone. Because STARS is a program based on credits earned, it allows for both internal comparisons as well as comparisons with similar institutions.

It’s not too late to register for spring classes at HCC

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:28:00 -0400

It’s not too late to register for spring semester 2013 classes at Hopkinsville Community College (HCC). Almost 200 8-week courses will begin on March 18 and run through May 12.

Current students with a ‘My Academic Plan’ (MAP) on file can be complete registration through the student self-service portal. First-time students are required to meet with an academic advisor for one-on-one registration assistance. The Fort Campbell Campus maintains a different registration schedule.

View HCC’s full spring course schedule.

Payment deadlines for spring II courses are March 8 for advanced registered students and March 15 for those registering March 9-15.

Current students with MAPs on file may also begin advanced registration for summer and fall semester classes on as of March 1.

HCC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter wins 10 awards at KY Regional Conference

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:30:00 -0400

Hopkinsville Community College Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) honor society members participated in the Kentucky regional PTK convention held at Ashland Community and Technical College on March 8 and 9. HCC’s chapter was presented with ten awards at the meeting.

HCC’s PTK chapter received the following awards:

Valory Henson -- Distinguished Chapter Officer
Matt Roberts -- Distinguished Chapter Officer
College Project Award
Five Star Chapter Award
Distinguished Officer Team (Kayla Zeedar, Stanley Jordan, Valory Henson, Stephen Genco, Matt Roberts, Amy Nightengale, Renee Terry, Jayde Greene, Angela Green, Lauren Johnson, Katina Worrell)
Honors In Action Project Award
Honors In Action Topic Award
Distinguished Chapter Award
Kayla Zeedar -- Distinguished Regional Officer Award
Patrick Holland -- Distinguished Regional Officer Award
According to the PTK website, the purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa shall provide opportunity for the development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars, and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence.

The honor society’s mission is to recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students and; provide opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in honors, leadership, service and fellowship programming.

DR. PAT LAKE APPOINTED INTERIM PRESIDENT AT HOPKINSVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:20:00 -0500

Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) President Michael B. McCall announced today the appointment of Dr. Pat Lake as interim president of Hopkinsville Community College (HCC); his administrative duties are set to begin March 6, 2013.

Dr. Lake has a long history with KCTCS and has held leadership roles at several colleges within the system. He served as president of Henderson Community College for 25 years before retiring from the position in December 2010. During his tenure Dr. Lake saw enrollment more than double. He helped establish course offerings and training programs and oversaw three major campus construction projects. Dr. Lake remained connected to Henderson Community College and assisted the college with its reaccreditation process. He continued to work with KCTCS on several special projects following his departure. Recently Dr. Lake served as interim president at Ashland Community and Technical College from July 1- August 31, 2012. Earlier in his career Dr. Lake served as interim president of the former Owensboro Community College and dean of academic affairs for the former Jefferson Community College.

“I am confident Dr. Lake will provide excellent leadership during this time of transition for Hopkinsville Community College,” said Dr. McCall. “His record of experience and success within KCTCS will be an asset for the college as we begin the search process for the next president. I hope the Hopkinsville community will join me in welcoming him to HCC.”

Transfer Madness - Online Transfer Fair

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:05:00 -0500

Transfer Madness is Kentucky's first online college fair. This event was created for current KCTCS students preparing to transfer to a 4-year college; high school students planning to attend a KCTCS college en route to a 4-year degree, as well as non-KCTCS students looking to transfer to another college.

Participants can:

Download e-brochures, videos + podcasts
Chat live with agents from all of Kentucky's public + private postsecondary institutions
Register for scholarships and exciting prizes

All registrants will be eligible for some wonderful prizes including:

iPads
Kindle Fire
$1,000 college scholarships
Barnes and Noble gift certificates

Visit transfermadness.org to sign up and get more information.

GO YOU!

HCC Professional & Technical Studies College Career Night

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:01:00 -0500

HCC's Professional and Technical Studies Division will be hosting a college career night for juniors, seniors and their parents. View all of HCC's programs.

Blackboard Information January 17, 2013

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 08:30:00 -0500

UPDATE: Blackboard is available. Blackboard and KCTCS personnel continue to monitor activity and correct issues as they arise. If you experience issues logging into Blackboard, clear temporary internet files and cookies, close your browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc) and reopen before going back to Blackboard. Click this link for information on how to clear temporary internet files and cookies.

College Goal Sunday - Financial Aid Assistance Event

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:26:00 -0500

HCC will be hosting College Goal Sunday, a financial aid event held throughout the state of Kentucky Sunday, January 13, 2013 in Auditorium Lecture Hall.

A presentation will be given from approximately 2-2:45 pm. Financial aid assistance will be provided from 3-4 pm.

Please bring any 2012 tax information you have available to help file your 2013-2014 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Filing the FAFSA early could qualify you for additional funds; so filing early is critically important. Financial Aid staff will be on-site to assist you as well as present information about types of aid and veteran benefits. This event is open to anyone in the community who wishes to go to college in 2013-2014.

Spring Registration Still Underway at HCC for Jan. 14 Class Start

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 11:45:00 -0500

Hopkinsville Community College spring classes begin Monday, January 14. Registration is currently underway at both Hopkinsville and Fort Campbell campuses through January 14.

Current and returning students with a My Academic Plan (MAP) on file may complete registration with their Student Self-Service access. Students with incomplete files will need to complete all admission requirements before registration. Those who have not yet started the application process should first visit with an Academic Advisor for registration assistance.

New Fort Campbell campus students must attend an “Enable” group advising session, which can be scheduled at the Admissions/Records window at Fort Campbell. New students will plan their schedule during the Enable session and will receive one-time access to their Self-service account for adding classes.

The new KCTCS Student Service Center is open 24/7-365 to answer certain questions. Current students who have questions about their financial aid, charges and payments, password resets, Blackboard, and Learn on Demand can call anytime at 855-22GO-HCC (855-224-6422) or visit online.

Spring II classes begin March 18.

HCC to go tobacco-free in January 2013

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:06:00 -0500

Hopkinsville Community College (HCC) will join the growing list of U.S. colleges and universities to adopt a tobacco-free campus policy, effective Jan. 1, 2013.

HCC administrators site their commitment to provide and maintain a safe and healthy environment for students, employees and visitors as a major rationale for naming HCC a tobacco-free institution.

Smoking has long been prohibited in HCC’s buildings. HCC implemented a smoking policy in 2008 that outlined four designated smoking areas. The new 2013 tobacco-free policy will extend to prohibit all tobacco or e-tobacco products from being used on any college property (owned or leased) or in any college facility.

A report issued by the United States Surgeon General concluded that there is no acceptable level of exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke.

“In light on the recent passage of the Hopkinsville City smoking ordinance, it felt like the ideal time for our college to reevaluate the tobacco usage policy, “explained HCC President Jim Selbe. “A majority of HCC faculty, staff, and students do not smoke or use tobacco products. We also have to consider that we have the presence of underage students on campus.”

Every member of the HCC community shares equally in the responsibility for adhering to and respectfully enforcing the tobacco-free policy. College officials will continue to examine policies at other higher education institutions and develop its own enforcement plan over the next year or more.

According to the American Nonsmokers’ Rights Foundation (ANRF), there are smoke-free colleges and universities in virtually every state. Nationwide, over 600 colleges and universities have tobacco-free policies. As of October 2012, the ANRF has 12 Kentucky colleges listed as having smoke or tobacco-free policies. View the ANRF’s state-by-state listing.

Spring 2013 Payment Deadline

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 11:21:00 -0500

Make a note! The tuition payment deadline for advanced registered students for spring, 2013 is 4:30 Friday, December 14th. Registering between December 15th-December 21st? Payment deadline is 4:30, Friday, December 21st. Registering after December 21st requires payment the day of registration.

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:05:42 -0400

The Go KCTCS Student Service Center is Available 24/7/365!

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:54:00 -0400

You Can Have Questions Anytime.
That's why we're here all the time.
The Go KCTCS Student Service Center is available to you all day, every day. Just call (855) 22GO-HCC. You can ask one of our specialists your questions about:

Password resets
Your charges and payments
Financial aid
Blackboard
Learn on Demand

We’re here to make your college life simpler and easier.
So give us a call anytime at 855-22GO-HCC (855-224-6422) or chat with us LIVE on the portal.

HCC Foundation Gala Scholarship Auction Set For Nov. 2

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:06:00 -0400

Becoming a regional kick-off for the holidays, the 6th Annual Hopkinsville Community College Foundation Gala Scholarship Auction is just days away. Scheduled Friday, November 2, at the James E. Bruce Convention Center, beginning with a silent auction during social hour at 6:00 p.m., revelers and benefactors alike are set to be feted with a gourmet meal and grand items to be sold, all for the benefit of students of HCC.

According to Jackie Jones, HCC Foundation Board Vice-President, and chair of its Gala Scholarship Auction, auction items in every price range will be available for purchase next Friday. “ We have everything from Attorney General Jack Conway’s six-person table and box in Churchill Downs Turf Club, to the Honorable Carroll Hubbard’s UK versus Florida basketball game tickets. We will auction a 10-day trip to the coastal village of Oostende, Belgium with splendid European accommodations, and a week-long vacation on Alabama’s Orange beach in a luxury 2-bed, 2-bath condo. There are also items like weather radios, cookbooks, fine crystal, and tickets to TPAC and Keeneland. We will have something for everyone,” Jones declared.

The assets of the Foundation have grown in excess of $2 million dollars. For the 2012-2013 academic year, the Foundation will award $80,147.00 in scholarships. An additional $7,987.00 in support will be provided to the college for allied health programs and for the Frances Thomas Literary Park. These scholarship monies from the Foundation include the Hopkinsville Rotary Scholars Program, but also include monies to support students interested in agriculture technology, economics, nursing and allied health, textbook scholarships, and students who have been historically underserved or underrepresented.

With a budget deficit looming at the college, it is more important than ever to engage in private donor cultivation, according to college president Jim Selbe. “The Foundation plays an increasingly important role in resource development for the college, and we are grateful for its continued efforts to provide a margin of excellence to our students and to our institution,” Selbe noted.

Jones says that tickets to the gala are still available by calling the college at 270-707-3733. Cost is $50.00 per person, and includes appetizers and a gourmet meal prepared by Chef Jettinghoff using many Kentucky Proud ingredients including beef from Hamptons Meats and local eggplant for the vegetarian entrée. HCC’s Institutional Advancement Officer, Yvette Eastham states that there is still time to give an item to be auctioned. “We like to have varied items so that everyone who is in the buying mood can make a purchase, whether it is a flat-screen television, the latest iPad or tickets to the Alahambra, gift certificates for meals or oil changes, or trendy jewelry. We’d like everyone to leave with something, but most importantly, to leave with the knowledge that they have helped to grow their community college,” she concluded.

The evening will also feature students of the college serving as Ambassadors, to assist with the proceedings. All monies raised go directly to student scholarships.

Reservations are required for the Gala, and cost is $50 per person. Call 707-3733 for more information.

Auction items can be view on the HCC Facebook page.

Financial Aid Available for October Classes

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:26:00 -0400

New student in October? Don't forget you must complete the 2012-2013 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit verification (if required) no later than September 14 to allow adequate processing time for payment of your classes and book charging.

HCC to Offer 2 New Programs Beginning this Fall Term

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 10:33:00 -0400

Hopkinsville Community College (HCC) was recently approved by the Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents to implement two new degree programs, Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Health Science Technology and Associate in Applied Science in Medical Information Technology, starting in the fall term of 2012, which begins Monday, August 13.

We are excited to be able to offer these two new areas of study, stated HCC President Jim Selbe. “The college is sensitive to the needs of area employers and students. We feel that these new programs will give students marketable skills that local employers are searching for.”

The AAS in health science technology (HST) is designed to prepare students for entry-level career opportunities in the field of healthcare and health-related services. Graduates will gain marketable skill set for direct care services as well as the foundation needed to understand current health care delivery. Many of the general education and core courses are required for completion of varied professional health programs. These include diagnostic medical sonography, medical assisting, nursing, physical therapy assistant, radiography, respiratory care, and surgical technology. The HST program also provides a smooth transition to an allied health or nursing program for students that select to expand upon their education. A certificate for pharmacy technician is also available under this program.

HST graduates could be employed in hospitals, clinics, doctor’s offices, health departments, assisted living, skilled nursing and other healthcare facilities. Careers include medical and clinical laboratory technicians, Medicaid nurse aid, advanced nurse aid, phlebotomist and pharmacy technicians. According to the Kentucky Occupational Outlook to 2018, average annual wages for health science technology professionals range from $22,400 to $27,500.

The AAS in medical information technology (MIT) is designed to prepare students for careers such as medical secretary, medical transcriptionist, medical coding specialist, medical office manager, and medical receptionist or hospital admission specialist. According to the Kentucky Occupational Outlook to 2018, average annual wages in the medical information technology professionals range from $26,000 to $31,700.

The MIT program offers tracks in medical coding, electronic medical records and medical office management. Certificates are available for medical unit coordinator, hospital admissions specialist, medical receptionist, medical coding and electronic medical records. Also, a diploma is available for medical records specialist.

Those interested in the HST program can contact Beth Beverly at (270) 707-3869 for additional information. For more information about the MIT program, contact Bob Smith at (270) 707-3892.

Reminder! The deadline to pay for fall 2012 tuition and fees is 4:30 p.m., Friday, August 3.

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 11:33:00 -0400

Learn more here.

HCC faculty and students leave for study abroad experience in India on Friday

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 10:10:00 -0400

Hopkinsville Community College (HCC) Religion Professor Dr. Ken Casey will be taking 11 people with him on Friday for a study abroad experience in India. The group’s homebase will be in Dharamsala, India at the foothills of the Himalayas, but they will also be traveling throughout the region. The trip will last from June 29 through July 21.

The backbone of the trip, built upon the idea of compassionate tourism, is structured around a service learning project through Lha Charitable Trust, a Tibetan run social work agency. Group members will each be paired with an adult Tibetan Refugee, enrolled in Lha’s school, for a mutual learning experience each morning while in Dharamsala. Participants will teach conversational English skills as they learn about Tibetan culture and life. “The Refugees who cross the board from China need English to get around India,” explains Dr. Casey. “English teachers, especially those who are native speaking, are prized for their knowledge.”

Afternoons and side trips will be spent with, Tsering Phuntsok, a practicing Buddhist monk for more than 23 years who has visited Hopkinsville and western Kentucky giving lectures for a month over the last three years. He will introduce the group to Tibetan religion, culture and the natural beauty in the region. A visit with award winning author of “The Voice that Remembers” Ama Adhe is planned. Ms. Adhe’s tenacious struggle to remain human in the face of inhuman torture and deprivation while imprisoned by the Chinese for 27 years inspires those who visit with her, and she now works in helping refugees settle in Dharamsala. Visits with monks, nuns, hermits, thankha painters and outings to temples and monasteries are also planned. Participants will also visit the Holy Lake and hike in the Himalayas. It is possible that participants will also be able to hear the Dalai Lama, who gives public teachings on regular intervals in the town.

Student Email to Receive Enhancements on June 11

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 14:24:00 -0400

HCC is Upgrading Student Email.

In order to better serve students, HCC is changing email services to Microsoft O365 for Education. On Monday, June 11, 2012, HCC student mailbox(es) will be moved to O365. Students may experience some email issues on June 11 as HCC makes the changes.

Accessing Your Email:
Students can access their email through a new website link. Starting on Monday, June 11, students may also reach that link by clicking on the “Email” link at the top of the college website and choosing “Student Email” on the following page.

Mailbox Size has Increased!
Student mailbox size has increased! Students will get a warning that the mailbox is almost full at 900 MB. Students will be prohibited from sending messages when 950 MB is reached. At 1 GB, students will be prohibited from sending and receiving email.

Mobile Setup
If students have setup their mobile phone with the KCTCS email system prior to being moved to O365, they will now need to setup the phone to work with O365. The directions can be found here.

Password Reset:
The password reset functionality within O365 will not work to reset your KCTCS network password. Students may want to enroll in the password reset portal in order to reset your password. Students need to enroll before their password expires. This tool will allow students to change or reset their KCTCS password. Students can also use the User Account Center located here.

Questions?
Students with any questions regarding the email changes may contact HCC’s IT help desk at (270) 707-3770 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday.

Are You Ready To Graduate?

Wed, 23 May 2012 15:59:00 -0400

Graduate Application deadline for August Degrees is June 11, 2012!!

Remember to fill out your application by June 11, 2012!

Are You Ready To Graduate?

Wed, 23 May 2012 15:44:00 -0400

Graduate Application Deadline for August Degrees is June 11, 2012!!

Remember to fill out your application before June 11, 2012!

KICCS - Kids in College Can Soar Youth Programs

Tue, 08 May 2012 15:33:00 -0400

KICCS is an interactive summer camp created to inspire a love of learning and discover opportunities provided by a college education. More than 4800 students from across the mid-south have attended KICCS since it was launched in 1991. Participants are treated like real college students -- complete with freshman orientation, personalized class schedules, and graduation. Every class features hands-on activities to make learning fun! Each KICCS camp meets for five half-days from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. HCC offers five weeks of KICCS each summer. Students can register for any number of weeks.

2012 KICCS Hopkinsville Dates -- June 11-15, June 18-22, July 9-13, July 16-20
2012 KICCS Cadiz Dates -- June 25-29
2012 KICCS Registration Fee -- $79 per student per week

KICCS - Kids in College Can Soar Youth Summer Camp

Tue, 08 May 2012 15:25:00 -0400

2012 KICCS Hopkinsville Dates -- June 11-15, June 18-22, July 9-13, July 16-20
2012 KICCS Cadiz Dates -- June 25-29
2012 KICCS Registration Fee -- $79 per student per week

46th HCC Commencement Ceremony to be Held May 4

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:10:00 -0400

Hopkinsville Community College’s 46th Commencement Ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday evening, May 4 at the James E. Bruce Conference and Convention Center located at 303 Conference Center Drive in Hopkinsville.

According to HCC Registrar Melissa Stevenson, 713 students have applied for 1,544 credentials - 655 two-year degrees, 842 certificates, and 47 diplomas. Compared with 2011 statistics, HCC has experienced a 22 percent increase in graduate candidates and a 21 percent increase in credentials to be awarded. “We are expecting over 200 students to participate in this year’s commencement ceremony, which will be a record for HCC,” explained Chief Student Affairs Officer Dr. Jason Warren.

The college will also have a significant number of military students graduating. Approximately 20 active duty service members and 90 veterans have applied to graduate. For the first time, these students will be identifiable by red, white and blue honor cords. There will also be an empty chair in the front row that symbolizes the members of our armed forces who are listed as POWs and MIAs.

Presiding at the ceremony will be HCC President James Selbe, who will also present graduation credentials to the class of 2012. Dean of Student Affairs Jason Warren will serve as master of ceremonies and Chief Academic Affairs Officer Dr. Kristin Wilson will present the candidates for graduation.

Ms. Elizabeth Griffin McCoy will be the commencement speaker for the ceremony. Elizabeth is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Planters Bank in Hopkinsville as well as being a Certified Public Accountant. She received a bachelor of science in accounting and a master of business administration from the University of Kentucky. Elizabeth currently serves on a variety of Boards including: Kentucky Chamber Board of Directors, Hopkinsville Industrial Foundation, Hopkinsville/Christian County Economic Development Council and the Gatton College – Business Partnership Foundation Board. She is also a member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants. Elizabeth resides in Hopkinsville with her husband, Hal, and son, Griffin.

“The college’s faculty, staff, and administration invite the community to celebrate the educational achievements of the Hopkinsville Community College Class of 2012 at our commencement ceremony,” said HCC President James Selbe. “We recognize the hard work that a student must put forth to achieve their educational goals. Many times their family and friends must also sacrifice to ensure the student is successful.”

Round Table Readings and Literary Awards Ceremony

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:48:00 -0400

Round Table Readings and Literary Awards Ceremony. The ceremony will be on Thursday, April 26^th, at noon in Round Table Park (rain site: HCC Library). This will be the 46^th edition of the magazine, which was founded by Frances G. Thomas and HCC creative writing students. There will be readings by contributors to this year’s magazine as well the unveiling and sale of the 2012 Round Table. In addition, this year’s winners of the Round Table Literary Awards and Roger Selvidge Memorial Art Awards will be announced. This year’s awards were judged by Misha Feigin and Barry Kitterman, both of whom read at HCC this academic year as part of the Hoptown Reading Series.

The staff considered over 400 pages of poetry and prose and nearly 150 works of visual art, submitted by 135 area writers and artists. From this, 68 pieces by 43 different artists and writers were selected for publication. All work was considered anonymously, both for publication and for the literary prizes.

GED Graduation and Adult Go2College Fair

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:44:00 -0400

A celebration of a diverse group of graduates is set to take place on the campus of Hopkinsville Community College on Tuesday, April 17, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Families and friends of over 150 GED (General Educational Development) graduates will celebrate this milestone achievement and have the opportunity of learning about moving to the next level with the Go2College Adult College Fair. The Go2College Adult College Fair targets these GED graduates, and offers the opportunity for participants from across the community to learn about applying for college admissions and financial aid as well as learning about high wage/high demand career training available at HCC. The College Fair will begin at 3:00 p.m. and run through the graduation event, ending at 9:00 p.m. Staff from the college will be available to evaluate transcripts for students who may have already accumulated some college credit. “Sometimes all a person needs is some expert advice and a little motivation to get back in school to finish out a degree or credential”, stated Kanya Allen, the college’s coordinator of career services. “We hope that this event targeted to adults will help them begin a path to realize their goals”, she concluded.

Gary Dawson, Director of Academic Foundations coordinates GED preparation for the college. “ Students come to Hopkinsville Community College at all educational stages. Some students need to complete their GED, the high school equivalency diploma. Other students need help with pre-college courses to get ready for college-level work. Any adult who did not complete high school can attend Adult Education to study for the GED to earn the High School Equivalency Diploma”, said Dawson. “The students we will honor at graduation will be joined by outstanding students from our English Language Learners program, and we will also recognize our community partners who host satellite classes”, he continued. Any adult who wants to refresh his/her basic skills before enrolling at HCC and taking the COMPASS placement test may use the adult education services. These services are available free of charge. Adult Education Services at Hopkinsville Community College is made possible through collaboration with Kentucky Adult Education (KYAE).

Dawson continued, “We are looking forward to having Rev. Paige Williams, pastor of Hopkinsville First United Methodist Church, and a GED graduate, speak for graduation”. Rev. Williams was raised in Hopkins County and graduated from Western Kentucky Community and Technical College in Paducah. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Western Kentucky University in 1990 and received her Master of Divinity from Vanderbilt University in 1993.

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:39:02 -0400

Health Fair

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:14:00 -0400

The purpose of this health fair is to help educate staff, faculty and students on health

promtion, maintenance and prevention of illness & disease. The following organizations will be here

to discuss their role in our community and the services they offer.

Red Cross - accepting blood donors
Air Evac - Helicopter (if available)
Christian County Health Department
Jennie Stuart Medical Center
Hot Yoga Instructor
American heart Assocation
Nursing students presenting information regarding common health issues and concerns

plus various other organizations.

Come by to check us out!! Located on HCC Campus in the Auditorium & Gallery Area!!

See you there!!

Hopkinsville's Annual Earth Day Celebration

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:43:00 -0400

Hopkinsville Earth Day/Healthy Kids Day Celebration is:

Free
Open to the Public
A Family Event

Participants can enjoy:

Rock wall climbing
Bouncers
Give-a-ways

We hope to increase local awareness about the things we can all do to have a cleaner environment,

enjoy a healthy lifestyle, and improve uses of energy resources.

Come check it out!! Check in near the Flag Pole on HCC Campus.

Go2College Adult College Fair - April 17

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:32:00 -0400

GO YOU!!

Join us for the Go2College Adult College Fair!

Meet admissions counselors
Discover financial aid opportunities
Learn about exciting new technical career programs that will prepare you for a high way/high demand career

HCC Criminal Justice Students Win National Awards

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:33:00 -0400

Members of HCC’s Pi Gamma Epsilon chapter of the American Criminal Justice Association have just returned from the organization’s 75th National Conference, last week in Cincinnati. The theme of the conference was "Officer Survival: Staying Safe on the Street".

The students from HCC competed in five (5) academic competitions; firearms completion, crime scene processing and investigations. Students across the United States convened in Cincinnati for competitions within three divisions; college lower and upper classmen including graduate students, and field professionals. The physical agility category was divided by gender and age; under 25; 26 to 38; and 39 and over. Ms. Latoyer Brewer of HCC took 3rd place in women’s physical agility in the 26 to 38 age category.

Of the competitive events at the national conference, the Crime Scene Processing is the most vigorous, no doubt aided by the influence of popular television series such as CSI, Body of Proof, NCIS and Castle. This is the area the students most want to win. Over 100 teams participated in the crime scene processing competition. The team of HCC students John Suiter, Ryan Langhi and Clayton Olive took second place, lower division in the US, successfully competing against in-state rival Eastern Kentucky University and other four year programs.

HCC, for the first time since beginning to attend these conferences brought home TWO (2) trophies. Greg Bridgeman, program coordinator of the HCC’s Criminal Justice Program stated, “These wins put Hopkinsville Community College and our program on the national map with national bragging rights!”

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:45:00 -0400

March is Women's History Month

and

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

"It's time..to talk about it! Connect. Respect. Prevent Sexual Violence.

Sponsored By Minority Student Union, Women's Studies, Criminal Justice, and HKANS.

This program will include information about healthy sexuality over the lifespan and how it relates to preventing sexual violence. Sanctuary will discuss their services. This Program is open to Everyone.

Refreshments Provided

Join us at HCC - Academic Building Room 149

For Men By Men

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:26:00 -0400

For Men By Men

Learn the 411 on Preparing for Life!

Careers...Dating & Finances.

Guest Presenter: Jeff Taylor - TVA

March 22, Part I

April 12, Part II

Refreshments Served

If you have any questions contact Tracey Williams @ 707-3825

For Men By Men

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:22:00 -0400

For Men By Men

Learn the 411 on Preparing for Life!

Careers...Dating & Finances.

Guest Presenter: Jeff Taylor - TVA

March 22, Part I

April 12, Part II

Refreshments Served

If you have any questions contact Tracey Williams @ 707-3825

HCC staff member conducting research study to examine water consumption habits and attitudes

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:15:00 -0400

Hopkinsville Community College (HCC) staff member Kristy Howell is conducting a research study to examine water consumption habits and attitudes at Western Kentucky University (WKU) and HCC. Ms. Howell is encouraging participation in an online survey that will take about half an hour.

Howell is performing this research with fellow students Leslie Nichols and Cristin Pullman as part of their graduate work in Social Responsibility and Sustainable Communities at WKU (IRB # 12-175). “Research participants will help us learn more about how students, faculty, and staff view bottled water consumption and tap water quality,” stated Howell. “In the long run, I would hope that this research would lead to an appreciation of how students view water quality and how their perceptions are reflected in the amount of money spent on bottled water products. Currently, many students at Hopkinsville and Western rely on bottled water for hydration; with both campuses working in their institutional sustainability plans to install water bottle refilling stations, our research will allow us to establish a baseline for possible changes in behavior as our students appreciate this new opportunity.”

Hopkinsville faculty, staff, and students completing the questionnaire will be entered in a drawing for a $30 gift certificate for lunch at Harper House, courtesy of the Hopkinsville Community College Foundation.

Please feel free to complete the survey.

PTK Scholar Forum

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:05:00 -0400

Dr. Ken Casey will be leading the discussion on Voyeurism. This in in conjunction with the Phi Theta Kappa Honors In Action program.

Dr. Casey's discussion will focus on ethics of voyuerism--especially feminist critique of "the male gaze." From that perspective voyeuri...sm is less about sex and more about "objectification," power, control and "othering". Attention will also be given to Andrea's Dworkin's critique of pornography as essentially violent and therefore morally objectionable both for the harm to victims as well as the kind of character that it fosters for those who give themselves over to it.

Easter Basket Sale

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:53:00 -0400

EASTER BASKET SALE

Get your premium basket before they are all gone!

When: Monday March 19th & Wednesday March 21st - 12:00 to 1:00

Where: Student Common Area beside the Purple Cat Cafe

What: Premium Easter Basket for ages 3 & up - boys & girls/men & women

Prices reduced this week

Discount when you buy 2 or more

Several Themed Baskets (princess, sports, gardening)

Most baskets include: a medium sized chocolate rabbit, cross, etc & other candy, 3 or more toys, games

or accessories such as play-doh, jewelry, shoes, hair accessories, baseball glove, rubber ball, jump ropes,

silly putty, and books.

This is a News & View Fundraiser

Easter Basket Sale

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:45:00 -0400

EASTER BASKET SALE

Get your premium basket before they are all gone!

When: Monday March 19th & Wednesday March 21st - 12:00 to 1:00

Where: Student Common Area beside the Purple Cat Cafe

What: Premium Easter Basket for ages 3 & up - boys & girls/men & women

Prices reduced this week

Discount when you buy 2 or more

Several Themed Baskets (princess, sports, gardening)

Most baskets include: a medium sized chocolate rabbit, cross, etc & other candy, 3 or more toys, games

or accessories such as play-doh, jewelry, shoes, hair accessories, baseball glove, rubber ball, jump ropes,

silly putty, and books.

This is a News & View Fundraiser

Hoptown Reading Series

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:32:00 -0400

Fiction writer Barry Kitterman

Reminder - Deadline for Scholarship Application - March 15th

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:10:00 -0400

All scholarship applications are due to financial aid by 4:30pm

on March 15th. Don't forget to complete your application and submit

it to financial aid by tomorrow.

Learn more: Scholarships

Go2Transfer Fair

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:54:00 -0400

Come check it out in HCC Auditorium Building

Meet college & university admissions counselors
Learn how to transfer to a 4 year school
Discover financial aid opportunities

HOP Session - Orientation Program

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:11:00 -0400

Are you going to be a new student for summer or fall 2012?

Join us for our next session.

Learn Valuable Information about advising
Financial Aid
Tutoring
Student Self-Service
Student Organizations and much much more

Call 270-707-3820 today to Register!!

HOP Sessions - Orientation Program

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:09:00 -0400

Are you going to be a new student for summer or fall 2012?

Join us for our next session.

Learn Valuable Information about advising
Financial Aid
Tutoring
Student Self-Service
Student Organizations and much much more

Call 270-707-3820 today to Register!!

HOP Sessions - Orientation Program

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:07:00 -0400

Are you going to be a new student for summer or fall 2012?

Join us for our next session.

Learn Valuable Information about advising
Financial Aid
Tutoring
Student Self-Service
Student Organizations and much much more

Call 270-707-3820 today to Register!!