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Jefferson Community and Technical College

Mission Statement/Status of Accreditation

Mission

Jefferson Community and Technical College transforms lives and communities through educational excellence in an inclusive environment that opens doors for all students.

Values

Academic Excellence. We strive to excel in teaching, learning, and student support. We engage in ongoing professional development to learn, grow, and improve.

Accessibility. We minimize barriers and provide educational pathways to technical and career training, general education and transfer, workforce development, and lifelong learning. To meet the diverse needs of our students we offer certificates, diplomas, associate degrees, and non-credit programming.

Collaboration. We build alliances with adult education providers, secondary school systems, regional postsecondary institutions, community groups, and business and industry partners to create seamless educational experiences. We are responsive and adaptable to the evolving needs of our students and community.

Continuous Improvement. We gather, analyze, and assess data to make informed decisions that drive institutional improvement.

Diversity. We treasure the many identities and perspectives in our community. We provide an inclusive, accessible, and safe learning and working environment that fosters participation and belonging.

Equity. We emphasize policy and practice that promotes opportunity and diminishes disparity within the college community.

Integrity. We act ethically and maintain an environment that encourages honesty, transparency, and accountability.

Respect. We recognize the contributions and expertise of all members of the college community. We understand that education relies on human connections, and we value the dignity and wellbeing of all people.

Stewardship. We exercise responsible management of the college’s fiscal and physical resources.

Jefferson Community and Technical College is a member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System offering career/technical, transfer, and transitional educational opportunities with campuses and locations in Jefferson, Shelby, Carroll, Bullitt, Gallatin, Henry, Oldham, Owen, Spencer, and Trimble Counties.

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

  • Advanced Integrated Technology (C)
  • African American Studies (C)
  • Air Conditioning Technology (C, D)
  • Applied Process Technologies (C, D, A)
  • Apprenticeship Studies (A)
  • Automotive Technology (C, D, A)
  • Aviation Maintenance Technology (C, D, A)
  • Business Administration (C, D, A)
  • Computer Aided Design and Drafting (C, D)
  • Computer and Information Technologies (C, A)
  • Computerized Manufacturing and Machining (C, D, A)
  • Construction Technology (C, D)
  • Criminal Justice (A)
  • Culinary Arts (C, A)
  • Digital Printing Technology (C)
  • Education (A)
  • Electrical Technology (C)
  • Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic (C, A)
  • Emergency Medical Technician (C)
  • Engineering and Electronics Technology (C, D, A)
  • Fire Science Technology (C, D, A)
  • General Occupational/Technical Studies (A)
  • Geospatial Technology (C)
  • Global Studies (C)
  • Health Information Technology (C, A)
  • Health Science Technology (A)
  • Human Services (C, A)
  • Industrial Maintenance Technology (C, D, A)
  • Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (C, A)
  • Medical Administrative Services (C)
  • Medical Assisting (C, D, A)
  • Medical Laboratory Technician (C, A)
  • Multi-skilled Systems Technician (C)
  • Nursing (A)
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant (A)
  • Pharmacy Technology (C, D)
  • Physical Therapist Assistant (A)
  • Plumbing Technology (C, D)
  • Practical Nursing (C, D)
  • Radiography (A)
  • Respiratory Care (C, A)
  • Surgical Technology (D, A)
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (C)
  • Truck Driver Training (C)
  • Unmanned Systems Technology (C)
  • Visual Communication:|
    • Communication Arts Technology (C, A)
  • Welding Technology (C, D, A)

Contact Information

Jefferson Community & Technical College
109 E. Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 213-5333
jefferson.kctcs.edu

Downtown Campus
109 East Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 213-5333

Southwest Campus
1000 Community College Drive
Louisville, KY 40272
(502) 213-5333

Carrollton Campus
1607 Hwy 227
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-4846 or (800) 853-3887

Jefferson Technical Campus
727 W. Chestnut Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 213-5333

Shelby County Campus
1361 Frankfort Road
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-5524

Bullitt County Campus
505 Buffalo Run Road
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(866) 634-7418
(502) 213-5333

AMIT BUILDING, Technical Bldg.
762 South 1st Street
Louisville, KY 40202

General Information

Office Phone number
General Information (502) 213-5333
Admissions (502) 213-4000
Bursar’s Office 1-855-2GO-JCTC (1-855-246-5282)
Business Office (502) 213-2103
Access Ability Resource and Testing Center (502) 213-2449
Office of Belonging and Community Engagement (OBACE) (502) 213-2171
Financial Aid 1-855-2GO-JCTC (1-855-246-5282)
Human Resources (502) 213-2118
International Admissions (502) 213-2496
Learning Commons (Library & Tutoring) - Downtown (502) 213-2154
Marketing and Communications (502) 213-2400
Records (502) 213-4000
Transfer Information Liaison (502) 213-4000
Veterans Affairs (502) 213-2139

Administration

Position Name
President Dr. Ty Handy
Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Nikki Cobb
Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Laura Smith
Vice President of Administration and Chief Financial Officer Gary Dryden, Jr.
Vice President of College Advancement, Planning and Research Don Schieman
Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs General Education and Transfer Dr. Randall Davis
Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs Technical Education Dr. Bruce Jost
Dean of System Initiatives Vincent DiNoto, Jr.
Site Director/Associate Professor- Carrollton Campus Heather Yocum
Site Director – Bullitt Campus Kim Boggs
Site Director – Shelby Campus Dr. Michael Shell
Site Director – Southwest Campus Juanita Cooper
Assistant Vice President, Human Resources Toni E. Whalen
Assistant Vice President, Student Affairs (Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement) Tamara Russell
Assistant Vice President, Workforce Solutions Dr. Nikki Cobb
Director of Institutional Effectiveness Dr. Brittany Inge
Dean of Arts and Humanities (Division Chair) Dr. Susan Lee
Dean of English Department (Division Chair) Jill Adams
Dean of Business and Technology (Division Chair) Terry Lutz
Dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences (Division Chair) Leonard Thomas
Dean of Allied Health (Division Chair) Mary Beth Keffer
Dean of Manufacturing (Division Chair) Dr. Mark Wright
Dean of Mathematics (Division Chair) Brandon Bartley
Dean of Natural Science (Division Chair) Jami Leckie
Dean of Nursing (Division Chair) Renee Eichas
Dean of Trade and Industry (Division Chair) Grant Gamble

Faculty

This page reflects faculty names and their degree/credential as of July 1, 2024.  This information is updated annually.

Adams, James M, Associate Professor, EdS, University of Kentucky, 2020
Adams, Jill, Professor, MA, East Carolina University, 1998
Alcorn, Shanen, Instructor, BSN, University of Louisville, 2006
Allen, Jevonne, Instructor, MA, Ashland University of Ohio 2006
Allen, Susan, Assistant Professor, MA, University of Louisville, 1999
Alpiger, Herbert H, Instructor, Licensed Airframe/Powerplant Mechanic
Armstrong, Kristy M, Instructor, AA, Spencerian College, 2004
Arslanian, Samuel T, Instructor, MS, University of Maine, 1998
Austin, Marlisa R, Professor, MA, Union College, 1999
Bartley, Brandon, Professor, MS, Virginia Tech, 2003
Beck, Shane, Instructor, MS, Western Governor's University, 2022
Betts, Autumn, Professor, MSW, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1996
Boswell, Melanie A, Professor, MS, Florida State University, 2000
Breeding, Bruce, Instructor, MA, University of Arkansas, 1996
Bryan, Alexandra, Associate Professor, MA, Western Kentucky University, May 2008
Buckler, Michael, Associate Professor, MA, University of Louisville, 1996
Buckner, Alex, Instructor, JCTC, Licensed Airframe/Powerplant Mechanic, May 2008
Burgett, Julie, Instructor, BSN, Indiana Wesleyan, 2022
Butler, Casandra M, Associate Professor, AAS, Jefferson Community and Technical College, 2013
Cable, Mark, Instructor, BFA, Columbus College of Art and Design, 1980
Cartwright, Andrea, Professor, MA, University of Louisville, 2006
Chapman-Fitzsimmons, Sebrena, Instructor, MS, Bellarmine University 2007
Chowning, Cortney R, Instructor, BSN, University of Louisville, 2006
Conrod, Joshua, Instructor, PhD, Indiana University, 2018
Couch, Kristi, Associate Professor, BS, Indiana University, 2000
Crider, Rachel, Instructor, MPH, East Tennessee State University, 2024
Crowder-Johnson, Cathy Y, Instructor, BA, Mid-Continental University, 2012
Csabafi, Tamas Zoltan, Instrctor, PhD, Cardiff University, 2016
Cummings, Marc L, Associate Professor, MEd, University of Louisville, 1976
Cunningham, Zachary W, Instructor, MFA, Murray State University, 2014
Daley, Amanda, Assistant Professor, MA, University of Louisville, 2010
Davis, Randall J, Professor, PhD, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1989
Dearing, Laura A, Professor, MFA, University of Memphis, 1998
Devine, Connie Jo, Instructor, MS, Bellarmine University, 2004
Dieruf III, John, Instructor, ASE Certified Master Tech, 15 years occupational experience
DiNoto Jr, Vincent A, Professor, MA, Indiana State University, 1979
DiPaola, Stephen, Professor, BS, Johnson & Wales University, 1994
Dixon, Shaun, Assistant Professor, MA, University of Louisville, 2013
Dowd, Janella, Instructor, MSN, Northern Kentucky University, 2023
Eichas, Renee, Instructor, MS, Grand Canyon University, 2019
Eichholtz, Lisa A, Professor, MLS, Syracuse University, 1992
Eldridge, Kirsten Nett, Instructor, MS, Eastern Kentucky University, 2021
Ellis, Tiane, Assistant Professor, MA, Fayetteville State University, 2014
Elmes, Brandon, Professor, MA, University of Louisville, 2015
Estes, Michael, Associate Professor, MFA, University of Notre Dame, 2005
Fife, Gene, Instructor, AA, Electrical Engineering, University of Louisville, 1978
Fillmore, Lauren Harold, Instructor, AA, Aviation Maintenance Technology, Pittsburgh Institute of Technology, 1973
Fischer, Karyl Anne, Assistant Professor, MA, Spalding University, 2016
Frame, Stephen, Assistant Professor, AAS, Santa Fe College, 2004
Frazier, Melinda, Instructor, MSN, Northern Kentucky University, 2023
Florence, Anissa R, Associate Professor, MA, University of Louisville, 2001
Galyon, Maria, Professor, MBA, Morehead State University, 1993
Gamble, Grant, Associate Professor, BST, Pittsburg State University, 1995
Garrison, Trende (Trent) Marc, Assistant Professor, PhD, University of Kentucky, 2015
Gibson, Maureen, Professor, MA, Western Kentucky University, 1990
Gilbert, Lindsay D, KCTCS, Welding Technology, 2017
Goggin, Jeremy David, Instructor, KCTCS, AAS, Industrial Maintenance Technology, 2014
Gonzalez, Orlando, Associate Professor, MS, University of Cincinnati, 2001
Green, Rachel, Instructor, MA, University of Texas, 2019
Gullion, Monte, Instructor, Aviation Maintenance Tech, Jefferson Community and Technical College, 2023
Hanson, Richard H, Associate Professor, PhD, University of Kentucky, 1996
Hatfield, Todd, Associate Professor, 20 years teaching experience, 25 years occupational experience
Hinnant, Denise, Instrctor, MA, University of Louisville, 2003
Hitron, Brittany S, Instructor, BS, Northern Kentucky University, 2015
Horsley, Stephanie, Instructor, BS, Indiana University Southeast, 2018
Howard, Chad, Professor, MS, University of Kentucky, 2003
Hudgins, Kelly Michael, Instructor, Journeyman Refrigeration and HVAC, 2017
Jackson, Mary B, Professor, MA, Western Kentucky University, 1990
Jacob, Sherry E, Associate Professor, MBA, Webster University, 2002
Johnson, Gerald R, Professor, MS, Eastern Kentucky University, 1989
Johnson, Rafe A, Professor/Librarian I, MSLS, University of Kentucky, 1990
Jost, Bruce P, Professor, PhD, University of Louisville, 2008
Jozefowicz, Christopher, Instructor, MS, University of Chicago, 2001
Karim, MD, Jahurul, Professor, PhD, University of Liverpool, 1988
Keffer, Mary Beth, Associate Professor, MS, Grand Canyon University, 2018
King, Dallas, Assistant Professor, AMT, Kentucky Tech Somerset Campus, 1996
Kistner III, Leslie George, Assistant Professor, MA, University of Louisville, 2013
Kolter, Virginia L, Instructor, MSN, University of Louisville, 2004
Knight, Kyndra, Assistant Professor, MA, Saybrook University, 2013
Kraemer, Jayne, Instructor, PhD, University of Louisville, 2009
Kutnicki, Faith H, Associate Professor, MS, University of Kentucky, 1972
Langness, Betsy, Professor, MEd, University of Louisville, 1995
Leasor, James, Assistant Professor, AAS, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, 2015
Leonard, Mona F, Professor, MA, Howard University, 1989
Lee, Susan, Associate Professor, PhD, St. Louis University, 2017
Leckie, Jamie, Associate Professor, BS, University of Louisville, 2008
Lichtsteiner, Joshua, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Trade Schools
Liebert, Amy, Associate Professor, MA, San Francisco State University, 2012
Limeberry, John W, Associate Professor, MA, Ball State University, 1989
Long, John P, Professor, MS, University of Kentucky, 1988
Lotz, Anne, Professor, MA, Kent State University, 1999
Lowe, Jerica, Inst/Librar IV, MS, University of Kentucky, 2020
Lutz, Terry W, Professor, MFA, University of Kentucky, 1984
Lyalina, Victoria, Associate Professor, MA, University of Louisville, 2000
Lynch, William Graham, Instructor, MS, University of Louisville, 2020
Mangum, David, Associate Professor, MA, Murray State University, 2006
Martin, Dan, Assistant Professor, MA, University of Louisville, 2016
Martin, James Alva, Instructor, MA, University of Louisville, 2004
Martinez, Ad'Lynn Leigh, Instructor, MS, University of Tennessee, 2006
Matheny, Meg, Professor, MA, University of Kentucky, 1999
Mattingly, Diane, Associate Professor, MA, Western Kentucky University, 2011
McKinley, Dallas, Instructor, RN, Kentucky State University 1997
Miles-Collier, Felicia Ann, Instructor, BA, RHIT Certification, Ashley University, 2016
Miller, Amanda, Instructor, BSN, McKendree University, 2015
Miller, Darla Faye, Associate Professor, MEd, University of Louisville, 2004
Miller, Donna R, Assistant Professor, MA, University of Louisville, 2007
Mohr, April L, Professor, MA, Florida Atlantic University, 1990
Mooradian, Paula Hicks, Assistant Professor, MS, Georgian Southern, 2017
Morris, Nicholas, Instructor, AAS, Jefferson Community & Technical College, 2022
Motes, John B, Professor, MFA, University of Tennessee, 1989
Muller, Kaya, Professor, MS, Purdue University, 1999
Nance, Robert D, Instructor, AAS, Jefferson Community and Technical College, 2007
Natalie, Melanie, Instructor, DPT, University of Kentucky, 2013
Norfleet, Ronn, Associate Professor, MDiv, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1989
O’Brien, Nicholas B, Instructor, AAS, Jefferson Community and Technical College
Pellegrino, Lauren, Assistant Professor, PhD, North Carolina State, 2018
Penick, Noraine Nicole, Instructor, BS, Sullivan, 2018
Peters, Jane, Professor, PhD, University of Kentucky, 2005
Pillitteri, Gerald J, Assistant Professor, AAS, Jefferson Community & Technical College, 2012
Pitchford, Jennifer, AssociateProfessor, BS, University of Evansville, 1997
Poe, Matthew David, Instructor, AS, Pharmacy, PTCB National Certification, 2009
Prather, Mark C, Associate Professor, BA, Indiana University, 1989
Pruett, Stephen R, Professor, PhD, University of Louisville, 1997
Rasras, Awad R, Associate Professor, MA, University of Kansas, 1985
Reisner, Caroline, Professor, MS, Eastern Kentucky University, 2007
Repper, Frank, Associate Professor, MM, Eastern Kentucky University, 1983
Restrepo, Alex, Instructor, MBA, Embry Riddle, 2008
Reynolds, Karen, Instructor, BS, Midwestern State University, 2022
Rhode, Bradley, Instructor, BS, Eastern Kentucky University, 2019
Richard, Amanda, Professor, MS, Texas A&M, 2011
Riedling, Robert L, Professor, MS, University of Louisville, 1997
Riggs, William, Instructor, Fiat Chrysler Training Institute, 2016
Robertson, Else, Professor, MA, Spalding University, 1983
Rodski, Peter A, Professor, MS, Eastern Kentucky University, 1992
Rothrock, Caitlin, Instructor, AAS, Jefferson Community and Technical College, 2019
Ruppert, Zachary, Instructor, DPT, South College, 2018
Savells, Constance, Instructor, MPH, Ohio State University, 2003
Scharf, Amanda, Instructor, Sullivan College of Nursing, 2017
Schotter, Kara, EdD, Morehead State, 2022
Scott, Chad, Instructor, Instructor, Emergency Med Tech, Licensed
Scully, Dylan, Instructor, BA, Murray State University, 2022
Shuck, Dylan Lee, Instructor, KCTCS, AA, CNN Machining, 2021
Smithy, Pamela, Professor, MS, Quinnipiac University, 2011
Sprinkle, Tyler Paige, Instructor, AA, Jefferson Community and Technical College, 2019
Stewart, James H, Associate Professor, MS, Western Kentucky University, 1991
Taylor, Stacy, Professor, MA, University of Louisville, 1999
Thomas, Leonard, Associate Professor, MA, University of Louisville, 2010
Tiller, Donald, Assistant Professor, 32 years experience in industry
Tomei Jr, Dontoe A, Associate Professor, MA Eastern Illinois University, 1996
Tran, Linh T, Professor, MS, Western Kentucky University, 2004
Unzueta, Armando, Instructor, 33 years Aircraft Maintenance experience
Vogel, David M, Associate Professor, PhD, University of Louisville, 2002
Waggoner, Reneau, Professor, EdD, University of Kentucky, 2016
Ward, John, Associate Professor, MBA, University of Louisville, 2000
Wechter, Bree, Professor, MA, Eastern Illinois University, 2002
Weinstein, Laura A, Instructor, MA, University of California, 2010
Wheat, Valerie J, Associate Professor, PhD, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 2001
White, George Maurice, Instructor, EdD, Eastern Kentucky University, 2018
White-Weibel, Leslie, Instructor, MSN, Indiana Wesleyan, 2010
Wilburn, Mark S, Professor, PhD, Ohio University, 1987
Will, Michael Anthony Jr, Instructor, AAS, EMT, Eastern Kentucky University, 1995
Wilson, Emily Nicole, Instructor, BS, Indiana University, South Bend, 2021
Wise, Colin, Instructor, AA, Jefferson Community and Technical College, 2022
Wright, Mark, Professor, DMin, Regent University, 1992
Yahya, Erica Farnaz, Assistant Professor, PsyD, Ashford University, 2019
Yocum, Heather L, Associate Professor, MA, Northern Kentucky University, 2010
Young, Loretta, Instructor, Diploma, Surgical Technologist, Jefferson Community and Technical College, 2002
Young, Tiffany, Associate Professor, DA, Murray State University, 2020

Correctional Sites

Green River1

Piper, Sherry A, Professor, MA, Western Kentucky University, 1998

Eddyville (KSP)1

Renn, Robert D, Instructor, MS, University of Kentucky, 1986

LaGrange (KSR)1

Bledsoe, Marsha C, Professor, MAT, University of Louisville, 1997

Luther Luckett1

Pewee Valley (KCIW)1

West Kentucky1

Herring, Steven M, Associate Professor, MS, Murray State University, 1999
Walker, Margaret, Assistant Professor, BA, Murray State, 1992

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Note: HB 164 passed during the 2010 Kentucky General Assembly transferred management oversight and responsibility for Corrections Education programs to the Department of Corrections, effective July 1, 2010. Some faculty listed could have elected to transfer to the Department of Corrections.