Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Mission Statement/Status of Accreditation
Big Sandy Community and 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 and Technical College, a member of the Kentucky Community & 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, A)
- Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic (C)
- Emergency Medical Technician (C)
- Engineering and Electronics Technology (C, D, 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 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 |
| Disability Services | (606) 886-7391 |
| Financial Aid | 1-855-GO-BSCTC (1-855-462-7282) |
| Human Resources | (606) 889-4738 |
| Library | (606) 889-4834 |
| President’s Office | (606) 886-7332 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Interim President | Dr. Todd Brand | (606) 886-7332 |
| Interim Chief Academic Officer | Jessica Gambill | (606) 889-4749 |
| Chief Financial Officer | Michelle Meek | (606) 886-7336 |
| Chief Human Resources Officer | Jackie B. Cecil | (606) 889-4724 |
| Chief Student Affairs Officer | Myra Elliott | (606) 889-4715 |
| Dean of Institutional Effectiveness, Planning & Research | Denise Atkinson | (606) 886-7342 |
| Director of East KY Science Ctr and Planetarium | Chrysta Ghent | (606) 889-4809 |
| Director of External Education Programs | Joyce Wilcox | (606) 788-2802 |
| Director of Facilities/Safety & Security | Randell Haney | (606) 788-2817 |
| Director of Financial Aid | Cathy Hurd-Crank | 1-855-GO-BSCTC |
| Director of Information Technology | Casey Music | (606) 788-2809 |
| Director of Library Services | Judy 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 |
Faculty
This page reflects faculty names and their degree/credential as of July 1, 2025. This information is updated annually.
Allen, Rachel, Instructor, 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, Assistant Professor, BS, Western Kentucky University, 2019
Carpenter, Brittany, Instructor, BA, Morehead State University, 2022
Carroll, Charlene, Associate Professor, MSN, University of Kentucky, 1996
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, Assistant 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
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
Hammond, Gabriel Cody, Instructor, MA, Morehead State University, 2024
Harless, Irma Kay, Professor, MSN, Northern Kentucky University, 2020
Hicks, Jeffrey T, Professor, MA, Morehead State University, 2000
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
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, Instructor, 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, Brody, Instructor, AAS, Big Sandy Community and Technical College, 2019
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, Assistant 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, Associate Professor, MA, East Tennessee State University, 2009
Smith, Timothy, Professor, MFA, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 1993
Snyder, Lindsey, Instructor, BA, Morehead State University, 2009
Stewart, Tessa, Instructor, MS, University of Nebraska, 2022
Thacker, Joshua, Professor, MAT, Morehead State University, 2008
Tharpe, Byron F, Assistant Professor, MA, University of Tulsa, 1997
Thompson, Paula B, Professor, MBE, Morehead State University, 1992
Thornsbury, George W, Instructor, Diploma, Mayo Technical College, 1992; 21 years Occupational Experience
VanHoose II, Charles W, Professor, AAS, Big Sandy Community and Technical College, 2012
Varney, Lesley Dean, Associate Professor, BS, Eastern Kentucky University, 1980
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