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Bluegrass Community and Technical College

Mission Statement/Status of Accreditation

Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC) advances the Bluegrass Region—one student, one employer, and one community at a time—through innovative approaches to education and training.

BCTC is a member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System.

Bluegrass Community and Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Bluegrass Community and Technical College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Bluegrass 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

Transfer Curricula/Art Related

An Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) degree is designed to transfer into a Baccalaureate of Fine Arts (BFA) program at a four-year institution. Individual Associate in Fine Arts (A) degree curricula in each group is noted by an A in parenthesis.

  • Filmmaking and Cinematic Arts (C, A)
  • Theatre (A)

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.

  • Additive Technology (C, A) 
  • Administrative Office Technology (C)
  • Agriculture (C)
  • Air Conditioning Technology (C, D, A)
  • Apprenticeship Studies (A)
  • Architectural Technology (C, A)
  • Automotive Technology (C, D, A)
  • Biotechnology Laboratory Technician (C, A)
  • Business Administration (C, A)
  • Certified Medical Technician (C)
  • Computer Aided Drafting and Design (C, D, A)
  • Computer and Information Technologies (C, A)
  • Computer Engineering Technology (A)
  • Computerized Manufacturing and Machining (C, D, A)
  • Construction Technology (C, D, A)
  • Cosmetology (C, D)
  • Criminal Justice (C, A)
  • Culinary Arts (C)
  • Cybersecurity (C, A) 
  • Dental Hygiene (C,A)
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography (A)
  • Diesel Technology (C, D, A)
  • Education (A)
  • Electrical Technology (C, D, A)
  • Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic (C, A)
  • Energy Technologies (C)
  • Engineering and Electronics Technology (C, A)
  • Environmental Science Technology (A)
  • Equine (C, D, A)
  • Fire Science Technology (C, D, A)
  • General Occupational/Technical Studies (A)
  • Graphic Design and Library Technologies (C, A)
  • Health Science Technology (A)
  • Heavy Equipment Operation (C)
  • Human and Social Services (C, A)
  • Industrial Maintenance Technology (C, D, A)
  • Integrated Engineering Technology (C, A)
  • Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (C, D, A)
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology (C)
  • Medical Assisting (C, D, A)
  • Medical Information Technology (C, D, A)
  • Nursing (A)
  • Orthotics & Prosthetics Technology (A)
  • Project Lead the Way (C)
  • Radiography (A)
  • Respiratory Care (C, A)
  • Supply Chain Management (C, A)
  • Surgical Technology (A)
  • Truck Driver Training (C)
  • Water Resource Technology (C, D, A) - AAS and Diploma implement 1/1/2027 
  • Welding Technology (C, D, A)

Contact Information

Danville Campus
59 Corporate Drive
Danville, KY 40422-9690
(859) 246-6860
bluegrass.kctcs.edu

Georgetown Campus
200 Technology Court
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 570-0734
bluegrass.kctcs.edu

Lawrenceburg Campus
1500 Bypass North US 127
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342-9465
(859) 246-6850
bluegrass.kctcs.edu

Leestown Campus
164 Opportunity Way
Lexington, KY 40511- 2623
(859) 246-6200
bluegrass.kctcs.edu

Newtown Campus
500 Newtown Pike
Lexington, KY 40508-1207
(859) 246-6200
bluegrass.kctcs.edu

Winchester - Clark County Campus
2020 Rolling Hills Lane
Winchester, KY 40391-6078
(859) 737-3098
bluegrass.kctcs.edu

Phone Numbers

Office Phone number
General Information (859) 246-6200
Admission 1-855-246-BGRS (1-855- 246-2477)
Adult Education (859) 246-6611
Advising and Assessment
Transfer Services		 (859) 246-6220
Student Accessibility Services (SAS) (859) 246-6534
Financial Aid 1-855-246-BGRS (1-855-246-2477)
Human Resources (859) 246-6503
Learning Resource Center (859) 246-6380
Marketing (859) 246-6561
Records and Registration 1-855-246-BGRS (1-855-246-2477)
Student Billing 1-855-246-BGRS (1-855-246-2477)
Student Success Hub (859) 246-6702
Workforce Solutions (859) 246-6666

Administration

Position Name
Chancellor Dr. Greg Feeney
Provost Dr. Laura Hunt
Vice Chancellor, Advancement and Workforce Development Dr. Erin Tipton
Vice Chancellor, Data Strategy and Innovation Alan Lawson II
Vice Chancellor, Engagement and Student Success/Title IX Coordinator Dr. Carlous B. Yates
Vice Chancellor, Finance and Operations Lisa G. Bell McEldowney
Associate Vice Chancellor, Academics Dr. Wendy Bolt
Associate Vice Chancellor, Business Services Justin Ball
Associate Vice Chancellor & Chief Information Officer Todd Clark
Associate Vice Chancellor, Dean of Students Tania Crawford Gross
Associate Vice Chancellor, Facilities and Operations Jeff Bennett
Associate Vice Chancellor, Human Resources/Chief Human Resources Officer Chip Barton
Associate Vice Chancellor of Public Relations, Marketing and Admissions Shelbie Hugle
Dean, Academics Jeff Herrin
Dean, Academics Dr. Valdis Zeps
Dean, Innovation Dr. Melanie Williamson
Dean, Institutional Research Brett Shather
Dean, Nursing and Allied Health Dr. Patricio Meneses
Associate Dean, Academics Angie King
Associate Dean, Academics Kausha Miller
Associate Dean, Assessment & Accreditation Melinda LeMaster
Associate Dean, Global Learning Erin Howard
Associate Dean of Student Success Services Dr. Kauai Thurman

Faculty

This page reflects faculty names and their degree/credential as of July 1, 2026.  This information is updated annually.

  • Adair, Gerald M, Associate Professor, MA, Florida Atlantic University, 2000
  • Akins, Marilyn, Professor, PhD, Cornell University, 1993
  • Anderson, Stephanie A, Associate Professor, BA, University of Kentucky, 1987
  • Arney, Blaire, Instructor, MS, University of Kentucky, 2018
  • Baker, Lucinda, Associate Professor, MA, Ohio University, 1997
  • Bell, Mark, Professor, MS University of Baltimore, 1994
  • Benton, Michael D, Associate Professor, MA, Bowling Green State University, 2000
  • Binzer, Michael A, Associate Professor, BS, University of Cincinnati, 1987
  • Blaydes, Mary, Professor, MS, University of Kentucky, 2002
  • Bowman, Sadie, Instructor, BS, University of Kentucky, 2022
  • Bradley, James W, Associate Professor, MS, University of South Carolina, 1999
  • Breitmayer, Beth J, Professor, MSW, University of Kentucky, 2024
  • Brewer, Kayla, Assistant Professor, BSDH, Western Kentucky University, 2019
  • Brown, Dana, Professor, BS, Murray State University, 2002
  • Burch, Rachael E, Instructor, MS, Eastern Kentucky University, 2016
  • Campbell, Delbert E, 36 years Fire Experience, Kentucky Certified Instructor, 1990
  • Campbell, Lauren, Associate Professor, MBA, Eastern Kentucky University, 2013
  • Carney, Jennifer, Assistant Professor, MSN, Northern Kentucky University, 2023
  • Casey, Crystal, Associate Professor, AAS, Eastern Kentucky University, 2003
  • Chandler, Hunter R, Associate Professor, MS, Central Methodist University, 2020
  • Childers, Kristen, Instructor, MA, University of South Florida, 2011
  • Chirwa, Robert M, Professor, MS, University of Kentucky, 1990
  • Clifford, Holly, Associate Professor, EdD, Morehead State University, 2026
  • Coats, Ethan, Associate Professor, MS, Kentucky State University, 2019
  • Cox, Sherry, Instructor, Cosmetology Instructor Certificate, Somerset Community College, 2022
  • Coffey, Bobby J, Associate Professor, MS, Eastern Kentucky University, 2006
  • Coffee, Jennifer, Instructor, MSN, Western Governors University, 2021
  • Congleton, Yasemin K, Professor, PhD, University of Kentucky, 2005
  • Connors, Pamela D, Associate Professor, MA, University of Kentucky, 1999
  • Cornett, Valerie, Instructor, BSN, Midway University, 2011
  • Cropper, Maureen E, Professor, MSIS, Louisiana State University, 2004
  • Crossley, Jason, Instructor, AAS, Gateway Community and Technical College, 2020
  • Cuatle, Layne, Instructor, AAS, Bluegrass Community and Technical College, 2023
  • Dang, Trisha, Assistant Professor, MSHA, Northern Kentucky University, 2026
  • Davis, James Scott, MS, Associate Professor, University of Nebraska at Kearney, 2015
  • Davis, Kyle, Instructor, 30 years Occupational Experience
  • Davis, Timothy J, Professor, MFA, University of Southern Mississippi, 1997
  • Devensky, Matthew, Instructor, AAS, State University of New York College of Technology, 2000
  • DeWolfe, Maddiline, Instructor, BSN, Northern Kentucky University, 2021
  • Dietel, Brian C, Associate Professor, PhD, Oregon State University, 2009
  • Dillon, Hannah, Assistant Professor, MSN, Indiana Wesleyan University, 2022
  • Disco, Tamarra, Associate Professor, BS, University of Kentucky, 1981
  • Dixon, John T, Instructor, BBA, Eastern Kentucky University, 2018
  • Druggan, Judy, Professor, MS, University of Florida, 1982
  • Durham, Amy, Instructor, BSN, University of Kentucky, 2016
  • Earlywine, Marly G, Associate Professor, AAS, Bluegrass Community and Technical College, 2016
  • Edelmann, Stephanie, Instructor, MS, University of Kentucky, 2020
  • Eldridge, Brent A, Professor, PhD, University of Kentucky, 2014
  • Embry-Bailey, Nolen, Professor, MA, University of North Alabama, 1979
  • Erickson, Leif, Associate Professor, MA, Eastern Kentucky University, 2001
  • Fairchild, Virginia R, Professor, MBA, Eastern Kentucky University, 1993
  • Farrell, Carla, Assistant Professor, MSN, Indiana Wesleyan University, 2016
  • Farrington, Joshua D, Associate Professor, PhD, University of Kentucky, 2013
  • Fenton, James P, Associate Professor, PhD, Columbia University, 1991
  • Fisher, Shelby, Assistant Professor, BSN, University of Kentucky, 2010
  • Fitch, Stephanie, Professor, MA, Regent University, 2003
  • Flores, Kathryn, Instructor, BSN, Northern Kentucky University, 2016
  • Fogle, Christy, Instructor, BSN, Capella University, 2021
  • Forbing, Daniel, Instructor, MAeD, University of Phoenix, 2018
  • Franklin, William, Assistant Professor, BS, University of Kentucky, 1992
  • Gagle, Morgan, Associate Professor, MS, Morehead State University, 2023
  • Galvin, Sarah J, Professor, MA, Murray State University, 2005
  • Garg, Aarti, Associate Professor, MA, University of Delhi, 2003
  • Garnett, Lucas A, Instructor, MS, University of Kentucky, 2013
  • Garrison, Jeri, Instructor, BSN, University of Kentucky, 2019
  • Gibb, Kylie, Instructor, MSN, Bellarmine University, 2023
  • Golden, Patricia, Associate Professor, MA, University of Kentucky, 1994
  • Green, Hannah, Assistant Professor, MA, University of Kentucky, 2020
  • Greenwell, William, Lecturer, MA, Lexington Theological Seminary, 2007
  • Greenwood, Cindy, Associate Professor, MS, Vanderbilt University, 1991
  • Griffis, Kevin, Instructor, BS, Western Governors University, 2023
  • Hadi, Shadan, Instructor, PhD, University of Kentucky, 2024
  • Hagan, Kelly, Professor, MA, Ball State University, 1992
  • Haggerty, Robin, Professor, MA, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1993
  • Halcomb, Don A, Associate Professor, MS, University of Kentucky, 2005
  • Haley, Rebecca J, Professor, MA, Eastern Kentucky University, 2002
  • Hardin, Michael, Professor, BS, Eastern Kentucky University, 1993
  • Harlow, Aaron, Assistant Professor, AAS, Parkland College, 2009
  • Harris, John M, Assistant Professor, BA, Indiana University, 1983
  • Heitzman, Amy, Associate Professor, MEd, William Woods University, 2019
  • Hensley, David, MBA, Franklin University, 2009
  • Herrin, Jeffrey, Professor, MAT, Eastern Kentucky University, 2002
  • Hinkle, Robert R, Professor, MA, University of Kentucky, 2000
  • Hoekstra, Joshua M, Professor, PhD, University of Kentucky, 2019
  • Houghton, Lori, Professor, MA, Eastern Kentucky University, 1995
  • Huddleston, Angela, Professor, MS, Eastern Kentucky University, 2010
  • Hunt, Andrew F, Associate Professor, MSEd, University of Kentucky, 2006
  • Ison, Rebecca, Assistant Professor, BSN, Eastern Kentucky University, 2021
  • Jenkins, Kyle, Assistant Professor, BS, Western Kentucky University, 2023
  • Jent, Ashley, Associate Professor, MBA-HCA, Midway University, 2021
  • Johnson, Kayla, Instructor, MSN, Western Governors University, 2025
  • Jones, Jenny, Professor, PhD, Capella University, 2018
  • Jones, Mary W, Professor, MPH, Eastern Kentucky University, 2013
  • Jors, John, Associate Professor, MS, University of Indiana, 2021
  • Kalala, Nkongolo, Associate Professor, PhD, University of Kentucky, 1995
  • Kelly, Ryan S, Professor, MS, Florida State University, 1995
  • Kendall, Dixie, Associate Professor, BA, Midway College, 2008
  • King, Angella M, Professor, MA, University of South Carolina, 2000
  • Kinmon, Timothy P, Instructor, AAS, Bluegrass Community and Technical College, 2024
  • Knight, Brandon, Professor, MA, Texas Tech University, 1998
  • Knowles, Tracy, Professor, MS, University of Indiana, 1998
  • Lane Jr, Leon, Professor, MA, University of Kentucky, 1993
  • Lanier, Rebecca A, Associate Professor, MSEd, University of Kentucky, 1992
  • LaGrone, James, Assistant Professor, MS, University of Houston, 2013
  • Larrabee, Shelley, Associate Professor, PhD, University of Kentucky, 2008
  • Law, Audrey, Assistant Professor, PhD, University of Kentucky, 2009
  • Leddy, Lori, Instructor, BSN, Galen College, 2018
  • Lee, Duane, Instructor, MPA, Kentucky State University, 2008
  • Linville, Diana R, Instructor, BS, University of Kentucky, 1984
  • Livingston, Daniel, Lecturer, MFA, Savannah College of Art and Design, 2016
  • Masterson, William, Assistant Professor, AAS, Bluegrass Community and Technical College, 2017
  • Mayo, Karen, Associate Professor, PhD, University of Kentucky, 2015
  • McCoud, Shanna, Instructor, BSN, Northern Kentucky University, 2025
  • Merrill, Colleen, Associate Professor, MFA, University of Kentucky, 2013
  • Miller, Kausha C, Professor, MNS, Southeast Missouri State University, 2000
  • Miller, Patricia P, Professor, MAEd, University of Kentucky, 1994
  • Mills, Jenna, Instructor, BSN, Western Governors University, 2017
  • Miriti, Landrea A, Professor, PhD, University of Louisville, 2014
  • Misich, Thomas, Instructor, AA, DeAnza College, 1982
  • Mitchell, Rebecca, Associate Professor, MA, Murray State University, 2020
  • Motamedi, Hossein, Associate Professor, MA, University of Kentucky, 1986
  • Mottas, Peter M, Associate Professor, MA Walsh University, 1993
  • Mullins, James, Instructor, BSN, Indiana Wesleyan University, 2011
  • Murphy, William Kevin, Professor, MBA, University of Kentucky, 1991
  • Nguyen, Rachel, Instructor, BS, Rice University, 2015
  • O'Connell, Jenna, Instructor, BSN, Western Governors University, 2017
  • Otieno, Iddah A, Professor, PhD, University of Kentucky, 2012
  • Oquaye, Lucy, Instructor, MFA, University of Kentucky, 2023
  • Palmer, Sara E, Associate Professor, BS, Northwood University, 2019
  • Papanicolaou, Thomas, Associate Professor, MS, University of Kentucky, 1994
  • Partin, Vicki D, Professor, MS, University of Kentucky, 1981
  • Pease, Jacob, Instructor, MS, Murray State University, 2025
  • Pelfrey, DeAnna S, Professor, MS, Eastern Kentucky University, 2005
  • Pennington, Randolph, Instructor, AAS, Air Conditioning Technology, 2005
  • Pevley, Jennifer, Professor, MAEd, Eastern Kentucky University, 2007
  • Pichette, Nicolas E, Assistant Professor, MS, Montana State University, 2022
  • Pilcher, April, Instructor, MAEd, University of Kentucky, 2007
  • Poindexter, Kevin, Instructor, AAS, Tri-County Technical College, 2005
  • Porter, Mary Karissa, Instructor, MA, University of Kentucky, 2004
  • Quintos, Danni, Associate Professor, MFA, Indiana University, 2016
  • Ray, Stacey, Associate Professor, MA, San Francisco State University, 1991
  • Richardson, Kathleen E, Professor, MALIS, Rosary College, 1983
  • Richey, James, Instructor, BS, University of Kentucky, 1986
  • Richey, Stacy, Instructor, DNP, University of Kentucky, 2016
  • Rickert, Gregory W, Professor, MA, University of Kentucky, 1992
  • Ripley, Nichol, Instructor, MS, University of Kentucky, 2024
  • Robinson, Kayla L, Instructor, BSRT, Northern Kentucky University, 2025
  • Rodgers, Ryan "Matt", Instructor, MA, Eastern Kentucky University, 2011
  • Rosier, Lesli, Instructor, BSN, Capella University, 2024
  • Ross-Brown, Kimberly, Associate Professor, MA, University of Nebraska, 1996
  • Rule, Ash, Instructor, MS, University of Kentucky, 2024
  • Rutherford, Maria, Professor, PhD Capella University, 2020
  • Schanding, Brian, Instructor, EdD, University of Cincinnati, 2016
  • Schuman, Daniel B, Professor, PhD, University of Kentucky, 2002
  • Semones, Jordan, Lecturer, MA, Western Kentucky University, 2024
  • Sharpe, Sheldon, Associate Professor, DC, Palmer University, 2001
  • Simms, Ruth A, Professor, MS, Eastern Kentucky University, 1995
  • Sipple-McGraw, Savannah, Associate Professor, MFA, Spalding University, 2008
  • Sizemore, James A, Instructor, BS, Morehead State University, 1995
  • Smallwood, Shana, Instructor, BSN, University of Kentucky, 2016
  • Snyder, William D, Professor, DMD, University of Kentucky, 1993
  • Spearman, Susanna, Instructor, MFA, Eastern Kentucky University, 2024
  • Springer, Belinda, Instructor, BSN, Indiana Wesleyan University, 2008
  • Stanley, Rebecca, Instructor, BSN, University of Kentucky, 2019
  • Stoecklein, Robert, Assistant Professor, AAS, Bluegrass Community and Technical College, 2022
  • Stone, Steven A, Associate Professor, MSIS, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1991
  • Story, John E, Associate Professor, PsyD, Forest Institute of Professional Psychology, 1991
  • Sturgill, David, Assistant Professor, MA, Eastern Kentucky University, 2018
  • Sword, Erza, Assistant Professor, MA, University of Texas at Austin, 2008
  • Tally, Michael, Assistant Professor, MA, Morehead State University, 2012
  • Thompson, Amy I, Assistant Professor, PhD, Bellarmine University, 2025
  • Thompson, Victoria, Associate Professor, MS, University of Kentucky, 2018
  • Travis, Rebekah, Instructor, AAS, Bluegrass Community and Technical College, 2012
  • Truitt, Meredith, Instructor, MSN, Capella University, 2023
  • Venables, Julia, Instructor, ADN, Eastern Kentucky University, 2011
  • Venard, Claire, Instructor, PhD, University of Kentucky, 2006
  • Wand, Sherry, Instructor, BA, Washington University, 1999
  • Watkins, Amanda, Instructor, BSN, Eastern Kentucky University, 2005
  • Watts, Tonya, MSN-Ed, Northeastsern State University, 2023
  • Webb, Dixie, Assistant Professor, MSN, University of Kentucky, 1977
  • Webster, Stacy, Associate Professor, MA, University of Nebraska Lincoln, 1996
  • Wechman, Stephen, Instructor, PhD, University of Louisville, 2017
  • Weekly, Jay, Instructor, AAS, Bluegrass Community and Technical College, 2018
  • Wethington, Kristy, Instructor, BSN, Indiana Wesleyan University, 2011
  • Wheeler, Yules, Professor, MA, Campbellsville College, 2008
  • White, Deidra, Instructor, MFA, University of Kentucky, 2024
  • White, Steven J, Professor, PhD, University of Illinois, 1990
  • White, Tanya, Professor, MA, University of Kentucky, 1971
  • Whitworth, Kaitlynn, Instructor, BSN, University of Kentucky, 2021
  • Wilkins, Alysia, Instructor, BSN, Eastern Kentucky University, 2017
  • Williams, Laura A, Professor, MA, Eastern Kentucky University, 1997
  • Williamson, Melanie G, Professor, PhD, University of Kentucky, 2021
  • Wilson, Teresa, Instructor, MSN, Capella University, 2025
  • Wiseman, Jackie, Professor, MS, Eastern Kentucky University, 1988
  • Yaacoub, Kara, Instructor, BSN, Western Governors University, 2025
  • Young, Ashley, Assistant Professor, MS, Western Kentucky University, 2011
  • Zeps, Valdis J, Associate Professor, PhD, University of Washington, 1989