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Bluegrass Community and Technical College

Mission Statement/Status of Accreditation

Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC) transforms the Bluegrass Region—one student, one employer, and one community at a time. 

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.

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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.

  • Administrative Office Technology (C, D, A)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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, D, 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 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)
  • Pharmacy Technology (C, D)
  • Radiography (A)
  • Respiratory Care (C, A)
  • Supply Chain Management (C, A)
  • Surgical Technology (A)
  • Truck Driver Training (C) 
  • Welding Technology (C, D, A)

Contact Information

Cooper Campus
470 Cooper Drive
Lexington, KY 40506-0235
(859) 246-6200
bluegrass.kctcs.edu

Danville Campus
59 Corporate Drive
Danville, KY 40422-9690
(859) 239-7030
bluegrass.kctcs.edu

Georgetown Campus
200 Technology Court
Georgetown, KY 40324
(859) 239-7030
bluegrass.kctcs.edu

Lawrenceburg Campus
1500 Bypass North US 127
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342-9465
(502) 839-8488
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

Additional Sites

Newtown North Campus
Adult Education Building
690 Newtown Pike
Lexington, KY 40508-1207
(859) 246-6611
BCTCAdultEd.Fayette@kctcs.edu

North American Racing Academy
Thoroughbred Training Center
3380 Paris Pike
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 293-0209
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
Disability Support Services (859) 246-6534
Financial Aid 1-855-246-BGRS (1-855-246-2477)
Human Resources (859) 246-6445 or (859) 246-6810
Learning Resource Center (859) 246-6380
Strategic Communications (859) 246-6507
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
Acting President/CEO Dr. Greg Feeney
Provost Dr. Greg Feeney
Vice President, Advancement Mark Manuel
Vice President, Finance and Operations/ITS Lisa G. Bell
Associate Vice President, Academics and Workforce Development Dr. Karen Mayo
Associate Vice President, Business Services Justin Ball
Associate Vice President, Dean of Students Tania Crawford Gross
Associate Vice President Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging/Title IX Coordinator Dr. Carlous Yates
Associate Vice President, Facilities and Operations Jeff Bennett
Associate Vice President, Organizational Development/CHRO Deborrah Catlett
Associate Vice President, Workforce Solutions Dr. Erin Tipton
Dean, Academics Dr. Melanie Williamson
Dean, Academics Dr. Valdis Zeps
Dean, Academic Supports Dr. Wendy Bolt
Dean, Institutional Planning, Research & Effectiveness Melinda LeMaster
Associate Dean, Global Learning Erin Howard

Faculty

This page reflects faculty names and their degree/credential as of July 1, 2023.  This information is updated annually.

Adair, Gerald M, Associate Professor, MA, Florida Atlantic University, 2000
Adams, Mary B, Instructor, Cosmetology instructor certificate, Somerset Community College, 2016
Adkins, Justin, Assistant Professor, MS, University of Kentucky, 2014
Akins, Marilyn, Professor, PhD, Cornell University, 1993
Anderson, Stephanie A, Associate Professor, BA, University of Kentucky, 1987
Baker, Lucinda, Associate Professor, MA, Ohio University, 1997
Baker, Melinda, Associate Professor, DNP, University of Kentucky, 2013
Ball, Andrew B, Associate Professor, MA, University of Kentucky, 1988
Bell, Mark, Professor, MS University of Baltimore, 1994
Benton, Michael D, Associate Professor, MA, Bowling Green State University, 2000
Biega, Robert J, Associate Professor, MAEd, Eastern Kentucky University, 1998
Binzer, Michael A, Associate Professor, BS, University of Cincinnati, 1987
Birch, Timothy E, Professor, MFA, University of Kentucky, 2012
Blaydes, Mary, Professor, MS, University of Kentucky, 2002
Bodager, Daniel, Instructor, BSN, Western Governors University, 2017
Boes, Don, Associate Professor, MFA, Indiana University, 1985
Bond, Sarah, Assistant Professor, MSN, Northern Kentucky University, 2016
Bradley, James W, Associate Professor, MS, University of South Carolina, 1999
Breitmayer, Beth J, Professor, MEd, University of Minnesota, 1996
Brewer, Kayla, Instructor, BSDH, Western Kentucky University, 2019
Brock, Audrey D, Assistant Professor, MS, University of Kentucky, 2007
Brown, Dana, Professor, BS, Murray State University, 2002
Campbell, Lauren, Associate Professor, MBA, Eastern Kentucky University, 2013
Carney, Jennifer, Instructor, BSN, University of Phoenix, 2009
Casey, Crystal, Assistant Professor, AS, Eastern Kentucky University, 2003
Chandler, Hunter R, Assistant Professor, MS, Morehead State University, 2019
Chirwa, Robert M, Professor, MS, University of Kentucky, 1990
Christiansen, John, Assistant Professor, AAS, Gateway Community & Technical College, 2016 
Clark, Jamie, Associate Professor, BBA, Morehead State University, 2002
Clifford, Holly, Associate Professor, MS, Eastern Kentucky University, 2015
Clipson, Rachael, Instructor, BSN, Eastern Kentucky University, 2007
Coats, Ethan, Assistant Professor, MS, Kentucky State University, 2019
Coffey, Bobby J, Associate Professor, MS, Eastern Kentucky University, 2006
Compton, Amy H, Instructor, BA, University of Kentucky, 1990
Congleton, Yasemin K, Professor, PhD, University of Kentucky, 2005
Connors, Pamela D, Assistant Professor, MA, University of Kentucky, 1999
Cowan, Jeff, Lecturer, AS, Bluegrass Community and Technical College, 2013
Craycraft, Kevin, Professor, AAS, Central Kentucky Technical College, 2005
Cropper, Maureen E, Professor, MSIS, Louisiana State University, 2004
Davis, James Scott, MS, Associate Professor, University of Nebraska at Kearney, 2015
Davis, Timothy J, Professor, MFA, University of Southern Mississippi, 1997
DeWolfe, Maddiline, Instructor, BSN, Northern Kentucky University, 2021
Dietel, Brian C, Assistant Professor, PhD, Oregon State University, 2009
Dillon, Hannah, Instructor, MSN, Indiana Wesleyan University, 2022
Disco, Tamarra, Associate Professor, BS, University of Kentucky, 1981
Diwan, Pietra, Instructor, PhD, Pontificia Universidade Católicia de São Paulo (Brazil), 2020
Druggan, Judy, Associate Professor, MS, University of Florida, 1982
Dunn, Kevin R, Professor, EdD, University of Kentucky, 2017
Earlywine, Marly G, Assistant Professor, AAS, Bluegrass Community and Technical College, 2016
Edelmann, Stephanie, Lecturer, 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
Espinola, Laura, Instructor, PharmD, Sullivan University, 2013
Fairchild, Virginia R, Professor, MBA, Eastern Kentucky University, 1993
Farrell, Carla, Assistant Professor, MSN, Indiana Wesleyan University, 2016
Farrington, Joshua D, Assistant Professor, PhD, University of Kentucky, 2013
Fenton, James P, Associate Professor, PhD, Columbia University, 1991
Fisher, Shelby, Assistant Proessor, BSN, Indiana Wesleyan University, 2014
Fitch, Stephanie, Associate Professor, MA, Regent University, 2003
Fogle, Christy, Instructor, BSN, Capella University, 2021
Foltz, Rebecca, Assistant Professor, MS, Tulane University, 2004
Forbing, Daniel, Instructor, MAeD, University of Phoenix, 2018
Franklin, William, Assistant Professor, BS, University of Kentucky, 1992
Gagle, Morgan, Assistant Professor, BS, Spencerian College, 2016
Galvin, Sarah J, Professor, MA, Murray State University, 2005
Garg, Aarti, Assistant Professor, MA, University of Delhi, 2003
Goffinet, Melissa R, Instructor, MD, St. Matthew's University School of Medicine, 2008
Golden, Patricia, Assistant Professor, MA, Western Kentucky University, 1996
Green, Hannah, Instructor, MA, University of Kentucky, 2020
Greenwell, William, Lecturer, MA, Lexington Theological Seminary, 2007
Greenwood, Cindy, Assistant Professor, MS, Vanderbilt University, 1991
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, Instructor, AAS, Parkland College, 2009
Harris, John M, Assistant Professor, BA, Indiana University, 1983
Hedgecock, Susan, Assistant Professor, MSN, University of Kentucky, 2004
Heitzman, Amy, Assistant Professor, MEd, William Woods University, 2019
Herrin, Jeffrey, Associate Professor, MAT, Eastern Kentucky University, 2002
Herschleb, Matthew, Associate Professor, MA, University of Kentucky, 2011
Hinkle, Robert R, Professor, MA, University of Kentucky, 2000
Hoekstra, Joshua M, Professor, PhD, University of Kentucky, 2019
Hopper, Kevin R, Professor, PhD, University of Kentucky, 1998
Houghton, Lori, Professor, MA, Eastern Kentucky University, 1995
Huddleston, Angela, Professor, MS, Eastern Kentucky University, 2010
Hull, Tamara, Instructor, MSN, Northern Kentucky University, 2021
Hunt, Andrew F, Associate Professor, MSEd, University of Kentucky, 2006
Jent, Ashley, Associate Professor, BS, Midway University, 2019
Jones, Jenny, Professor, PhD, Capella University, 2018
Jones, Mary W, Professor, MPH, Eastern Kentucky University, 2013
Jors, John, Assistant Professor, MS, University of Indiana, 2021
Kalala, Nkongolo, Associate Professor, PhD, University of Kentucky, 1995
Keeley, Katherine, Instructor, MSN, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2021
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, AS, Bluegrass Community and Technical College, 2017
Klosterman, Lesley, Associate Professor, MSRS, Northwestern State University, 2017
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
Larrabee, Shelley, Associate Professor, PhD, University of Kentucky, 2008
Law, Audrey, Instructor, PhD, University of Kentucky, 2009
Leddy, Lori, Instructor, BSN, Galen College, 2018
Lee, Duane, Instructor, MPA, Kentucky State University, 2008
Leon, Ana E, Professor, MS, Jacksonville State University, 1987
Liles, Tammy J, Professor, MS, University of Kentucky, 1994
Livingston, Daniel, Lecturer, MFA, Savannah College of Art and Design, 2016
Madden, Michael, Instructor, BS, Oklahoma State University, 2014
Magee, David A, Professor, MBA, University of Cincinnati, 1981
Masterson, William, Instructor, AAS, Bluegrass Community and Technical College, 2017
Matthews, Holly, Instructor, MSN, Walden University, 2015
Mayer, Danny, Associate Professor, PhD, University of Kentucky, 2007
Mayo, Karen, Associate Professor, PhD, University of Kentucky, 2015
McCane, Rebecca, Associate Professor, MS, Morehead State University, 1988
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
Mink, Ronald, Assistant Professor, AAS, Bluegrass Community and Technical College, 2007
Miriti, Landrea A, Professor, PhD, University of Louisville, 2014
Morris, James Wes, Instructor, PhD, University of Kentucky, 2020
Motamedi, Hossein, Associate Professor, MA, University of Kentucky, 1986
Mottas, Peter M, Assistant Professor, MA Walsh University, 1993
Murphy, William Kevin, Professor, MBA, University of Kentucky, 1991
Otieno, Iddah A, Professor, PhD, University of Kentucky, 2012
Palmer, Sara E, Assistant Professor, BS, Northwood University, 2019
Papanicolaou, Thomas, Associate Professor, MS, University of Kentucky, 1994
Partin, Vicki D, Professor, MS, University of Kentucky, 1981
Pelfrey, DeAnna S, Professor, MS, Eastern Kentucky University, 2005
Perry Jr, Clovis C, Associate Professor, MA, Western Kentucky University, 1985
Pevley, Jennifer, Professor, MAEd, Eastern Kentucky University, 2007
Pichette, Nicolas E, Instructor, MS, Montana State University, 2022
Puff, Michael, Instructor, AAS, Erie Community College, 1978
Quintos, Danni, Assistant Professor, MFA, Indiana University, 2016
Rashid, Ollie B, Assistant Professor, MA, University of Memphis, 2016
Ray, Stacey, Assistant Professor, MA, San Francisco State University, 1991
Richardson, Kathleen E, Professor, MALIS, Rosary College, 1983
Richey, James, Lecturer, BS, University of Kentucky, 1986
Richey, Stacy, Instructor, DNP, University of Kentucky, 2016
Rickert, Gregory W, Professor, MA, University of Kentucky, 1992
Rogers, Thomas F, Professor, MA, University of Kentucky, 2007
Ross-Brown, Kimberly, Associate Professor, MA, University of Nebraska, 1996
Russell, Nathan, Instructor, MS, Campbellsville University, 2020
Rutherford, Maria, Professor, PhD Capella University, 2020
Sallee, Melanie D, Professor, DNP, Eastern Kentucky University, 2017
Schuman, Daniel B, Professor, PhD, University of Kentucky, 2002
Sharpe, Sheldon, Assistant Professor, DC, Palmer University, 2001
Shelton, Becky, Associate Professor, MA, Murray State University, 2020
Simms, Ruth A, Professor, MS, Eastern Kentucky University, 1995
Sipple-McGraw, Savannah, Associate Professor, MFA, Spalding University, 2008
Snyder, William D, Associate Professor, DMD, University of Kentucky, 1993
Steele, Brian, Instructor, BA, University of Kentucky, 1990
Stoecklein, Robert, Instructor, 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
Strobel, Norman E, Professor, PhD, Cornell University, 1989
Sturdivant, Ty, Associate Professor, MBA, University of Kentucky, 1992
Sturgill, David, Assistant Professor, MA, Eastern Kentucky University, 2018
Swango, Kathleen, Professor, MA, Morehead State University, 1982
Sweat, Jessica, Instructor, MSN, Capella University, 2023
Sword, Erza, Assistant Professor, MA, University of Texas at Austin, 2008
Tally, Michael, Instructor, MA, Morehead State University, 2012
Thompson, Amy I, Instructor, MHA, Champlain College, 2017
Thompson, Chelsey, Lecturer, MS, Shawnee Statue University, 2021
Thompson, Victoria, Assistant Professor, MS, University of Kentucky, 2018
Thrower, Jon, Assistant Professor, MA, Southeast Missouri State University, 2006
Travis, Rebekah, Instructor, AAS, Bluegrass Community and Technical College, 2012
Truitt, Meredith, Instructor, BSN, Eastern Kentucky University, 1998
Venables, Julia, Instructor, AAS/ADN, Eastern Kentucky University, 2011
Wand, Sherry, Instructor, BA, Washington University, 1999
Webb, Dixie, Assistant Professor, MSN, University of Kentucky, 1977
Webster Little, Stacy, Associate Professor, MA, University of Nebraska Lincoln, 1996
Wheeler, Yules, Professor, MA, Campbellsville College, 2008
White, Steven J, Professor, PhD, University of Illinois, 1990
White, Tanya, Professor, MA, University of Kentucky, 1971
Williams, Laura A, Associate Professor, MA, Eastern Kentucky University, 1997
Williamson, Melanie G, Professor, PhD, University of Kentucky, 2021
Wiseman, Jackie, Professor, MS, Eastern Kentucky University, 1988
Young, Ashley, Instructor, MS, Western Kentucky University, 2011
Zeps, Valdis J, Associate Professor, PhD, University of Washington, 1989