Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Mission Statement/Status of Accreditation
Big Sandy Community & Technical College provides accessible quality educational opportunities for student success, promotes economic growth and enhances the quality of life of its constituents.
Big Sandy Community & Technical College, a member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, is a public associate degree granting institution serving Eastern Kentucky.
Big Sandy Community and Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Big Sandy Community and Technical College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Big Sandy Community and Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website.
Academic Programs
Transfer Curricula
- Associate in Arts
- Associate in Science
Occupational/Technical Curricula
Occupational/Technical Curricula: The program listing represents broad groups of instructional programs offered by the college. Individual certificate (C), diploma (D), and Associate in Applied Science (A) degree curricula in each group are noted by C, D, and A in parenthesis.
- Administrative Office Technology (C, D)
- Agriculture (C)
- Air Conditioning Technology (C, D, A)
- Appalachian Studies (C)
- Applied Process Technologies (C)
- Auto Body/Collision Repair Technology (C, D)
- Automotive Technology (C, A)
- Broadband Technology (C, A)
- Business Administration (C, D, A)
- Business Communication (C)
- Civil Engineering Technology (C, D, A)
- Community Health Worker (C)
- Computer Aided Drafting and Design (C, D, A)
- Computer and Information Technologies (C, A)
- Construction Technology (C, D)
- Criminal Justice (C, A)
- Culinary Arts (C, D)
- Cybersecurity (C, A)
- Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene (C, D, A)
- Diesel Technology (C, D)
- Digital Printing Technology (C)
- Education (C, A)
- Electrical Technology (C, D, A)
- Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic (C)
- Emergency Medical Technician (C)
- Engineering and Electronics Technology (C, A)
- Fire Science Technology (C)
- General Occupational/Technical Studies (A)
- Health Science Technology (A)
- Human and Social Services (C, A)
- Industrial Maintenance Technology (C, D, A)
- Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (C)
- Medical Assisting (C)
- Medical Information Technology (C, D, A)
- Nursing (A)
- Nursing Assistant –Advanced (C)
- Practical Nursing (C, D)
- Plumbing (C)
- Respiratory Care (C, A)
- Surgical Technology (A)
- Truck Driver Training (C)
- Visual Communication
- Design and Technology (C, D, A)
- Multimedia (C)
- Welding Technology (C, D, A)
Contact Information
Prestonsburg Campus
1 Bert T. Combs Drive
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-3863
bigsandy.kctcs.edu
Pikeville Campus
120 South Riverfill Drive
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 218-2060
bigsandy.kctcs.edu
Mayo Campus
513 Third Street
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-5321
bigsandy.kctcs.edu
Hager Hill Campus
150 Industrial Park Road
Hager Hill, KY 41222
(606) 789-5321
bigsandy.kctcs.edu
General Information
606-886-3863 or 1-888-641-4132
(Toll free – outside of Floyd, Johnson & Pike counties)
| Office | Phone number |
|---|---|
| Academic Center for Excellence | (606) 889-4834 |
| Academic Services (Program Information) | (606) 889-4794 |
| Admissions & Records Office | (606) 886-3863 Option 2 |
| Adult Education | (606) 788-2887 |
| Advising Center | (606) 889-4775 |
| Business Services | 1-855-G0-BSCTC (1-855-462-7282) |
| Career Education & Workforce Development | (606) 218-1276 |
| Chancellor’s Office | (606) 886-7332 |
| Disability Services | (606) 886-7391 |
| Financial Aid | 1-855-GO-BSCTC (1-855-462-7282) |
| Human Resources | (606) 889-4738 |
| Library | (606) 889-4834 |
| Public Relations | (606) 788-2863 |
| Registrar | (606) 889-4827 |
| Security | (606) 886-7335 |
| Student Services | (606) 886-7364 |
| Website | (606) 788-2863 |
Administration
| Position | Name | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Chancellor | Dr. Todd Brand | (606) 886-7332 |
| Chief Academic Officer | Dr. James B. McCaslin | (606) 889-4731 |
| Chief Advancement and Outreach Officer | Jackie Cecil | (606) 889-4724 |
| Chief Financial Officer | Michelle Meek | (606) 886-7336 |
| Chief Human Resources Officer, Acting | Kellie Allen | (606) 889-4724 |
| Chief Student Affairs Officer | Myra Elliott | (606) 889-4715 |
| Director of Facilities/Safety & Security | Tom Dotson | (606) 886-7388 |
| Director of Financial Aid | Cathy Hurd-Crank | 1-855-GO-BSCTC |
| Director of Information Technology | Casey Music | (606) 788-2809 |
| Director of Library Services | Dr. Judy K. Howell | (606) 889-4750 |
| Director of Performing Arts/Executive Director of the Mountain Arts Center | Joe Campbell | (606) 889-9125 |
| Director of Workforce Solutions | Joyce Wilcox | (606) 889-4979 |
| Dean of General Education | Jessica Gambill | (606) 889-4747 |
| Dean of Technical Education | Jerry Howard | (606) 788-2851 |
| Dean of Health Sciences | Vacant |
Faculty
This page reflects faculty names and their degree/credential as of July 1, 2026. This information is updated annually.
- Adams, Jr., William Frank, Lecturer, MA, Morehead State University, 2023
- Allen, Rachael, Assistant Professor, BS, Western Kentucky University, 2020
- Bailey, Leslie M, Professor, MA, Morehead State University, 2010
- Bell, Daniel E, Professor, MA, Northern Illinois University, 1986
- Bevins, Emily, Instructor, MSN, Northern Kentucky University, 2018
- Borders, Sharon, Assistant Professor, AAS, Prestonsburg Community College, 1994
- Briggs, Angela D, Associate Professor, BS, Western Kentucky University, 2019
- Carpenter, Brittany, Assistant Professor, BA, Morehead State University, 2022
- Cheek, Heather, Assistant Professor, MED, Eastern Kentucky University, 2003
- Cole, Elizabeth M, Professor, MA, University of Iowa, 1989
- Conn, Stephania, Associate Professor, MAE, Western Kentucky University, 2016
- Daniels, Josh K, Assistant Professor, BS, Murray State University, 2005
- Davis, Brandie L, Associate Professor, MA, Eastern Kentucky University, 2006
- Davis-Conley, Teddie, Professor, MSN, Kaplan University, 2012
- Dickerson, Cindy, Professor, MA, Morehead State University, 2008
- Durham, Roberta, Professor, BSN, Morehead State University, 2009
- Fields, Carmen, Professor, MA, Morehead State University, 2021
- Fields, Michelle, Professor, MA, Marshall University, 1995
- Fitzpatrick, John J, Lecturer, MS, Morehead State University, 2019
- Gambill, Jessica, Associate Professor, MA, Union College, 2004
- Gilley, Chris, Instructor, MA, Liberty University, 2008
- Gussler, David Lee, Instructor, HVAC Certificate, Big Sandy Community and Technical College, 2011
- Hall, Darcey Renea, Instructor, AAS, Big Sandy Community and Technical College, 2019
- Hackney, Randal Clinton, Associate Professor, MS, Morehead State University, 2007
- Hackworth, Tommy Lee, Instructor, BA, Southern New Hampshire University, 2023
- Harless, Irma Kay, Professor, MSN, Northern Kentucky University, 2020
- Howard, Jerry, Professor, MA, Union College, 2006
- Howell, Judy K, Professor/Library Services Director, MSLS, University of Kentucky, 1994
- Husted, Michael, Assistant Professor, AAS, Big Sandy Community and Technical College, 2017
- Jackson, Patsy, Professor, EdD, Eastern Kentucky University, 2019
- Jacobs, Sabra P, Professor, MA, Bowling Green State University, 1989
- Keathley, Heath, Associate Professor, AAS, Big Sandy Community and Technical College, 2013
- Kinner, DeWayne, Assistant Professor, AAS, Big Sandy Community and Technical College, 2020
- Linkous, Scotty W, Instructor, Diploma, Big Sandy Community and Technical College, 1994
- Little, Conda G, Professor, MA, Morehead State University, 2001
- Manns, Hannah, Assistant Professor, BS, Southern New Hampshire University, 2023
- Maynard Jr, John L, Professor, AAS, Big Sandy Community and Technical College, 2008
- Maynard, Jordan, Instructor, MSW, University of Pikeville, 2022
- McClure, Jimmy, Professor, BS, Morehead State University, 2011
- McGinnis, Leslie Adam, Assistant Professor, AAS, Big Sandy Community and Technical College, 2018
- Meade, Lakeyn, Instructor, BSN, Morehead State University, 2019
- Miller, Kathryn L, Professor, EdD, Morehead State University, 2015
- Moore, Charles K, Professor, AAS, Big Sandy Community and Technical College, 2007
- Mullins, Keisha Jo, Instructor, BSN, Western Governors University, 2021
- Mullins, Rebecca Ann, Professor, DA, Murray State University, 2019
- Music, Lisa J, Professor, PhD, University of Louisville, 2013
- Ousley, Tina Lee, Professor, MS, Morehead State University, 2004
- Pack, Diana L, Professor, MA, Morehead State University, 2003
- Pimienta, Gloria, Assistant Professor, PhD, Iowa State University, 2010
- Rosita, Gina, Associate Professor, MS, Mississippi State University, 2010
- Saad, Toufic, Professor, MS, University of Kentucky, 1988
- Shell, James, Instructor, Diploma, Mayo State Vocational Technical School, 1986
- Smallwood, Patsy, Associate Professor, AAS, Big Sandy Community and Technical College, 2016
- Smith, Matthew, Lecturer, MA, East Tennessee State University, 2009
- Smith, Timothy, Professor, MFA, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 1993
- Snider, Lindsey, Instructor, BA, Morehead State University, 2009
- Stacy, Rush, Instructor, AAS, Big Sandy Community and Technical College, 2023
- Stewart, Tessa, Instructor, MS, University of Nebraska, 2022
- Thacker, Joshua, Professor, MAT, Morehead State University, 2008
- Thompson, Paula B, Professor, MBE, Morehead State University, 1992
- Thornsbury, George W, Instructor, Diploma, Mayo Technical College, 1992
- VanHoose II, Charles W, Professor, AAS, Big Sandy Community and Technical College, 2012
- Varney, Lesley Dean, Associate Professor, BS, Eastern Kentucky University, 1980
- Walker, Morgan Paige, Instructor, MSN APRN, Walden University, 2022
- Wallen, Mary Stepp, Professor, DA, Murray State University, 2021
- Watts, Randall L, Professor, MS, Eastern Kentucky University, 1991
- Wells, Mark A, Professor, MA, Eastern Kentucky University, 1997
- Williams, Robyn J, Assistant Professor/Librarian III, MS, University of Tennessee, 2000