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West Kentucky Community and Technical College

Mission Statement/Status of Accreditation

West Kentucky Community and Technical College champions student success, provides excellence in teaching and learning, and advances regional economic development. With strong community ties, we strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment where all individuals can achieve their goals.

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

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

  • Visual Art (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)
  • Advanced Nursing Assistant (C)
  • Air Conditioning Technology (C, D)
  • Apprenticeship Studies (A)
  • Auto Body/Collision Repair Technology (C, D)
  • Automotive Technology (C, D, A)
  • Aviation Maintenance Technology (C, D, A)
  • Business Administration (C, D, A)
  • Computer Aided Drafting and Design (C, D)
  • Computer and Information Technologies (C, A)
  • Computer Engineering Technology (A)
  • Construction Technology (C, D)
  • Cosmetology (C, D)
  • Criminal Justice (C, A)
  • Culinary Arts (C, D, A)
  • Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene (D)
  • Diesel Technology (C, D)
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography (A)
  • Education (A) 
  • Electrical Technology (C, D, A)
  • Emergency Medical Technician (C)
  • Fire Science Technology (C, D, A)
  • General Occupational/Technical Studies (A)
  • Health Science Technology (A)
  • Human and Social Services (C)
  • Industrial Maintenance Technology (C, D, A)
  • Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (C, A)
  • Logistics and Operations Management (C, A)
  • Medical Information Technology (C, D, A)
  • Medical Laboratory Technician (C, A)
  • Nursing (A)
  • Physical Therapist Assistant (A)
  • Practical Nursing (C, D)
  • Radiography (A)
  • Surgical Technology (A)
  • Truck Driver Training (C)
  • Visual Communication:
    • Multimedia (C, D, A)
  • Welding Technology (C, D)

Contact Information

West Kentucky Community and Technical College
4810 Alben Barkley Drive
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 554-9200
westkentucky.kctcs.edu

General Information

Office Phone number
Accessibility Services (270) 534-3406
Admissions/Records 1-855-GO-WKCTC (1-855-469-5282)
Advising Center 1-855-GO-WKCTC (1-855-469-5282)
Adult Learning Center (Adult Education/GED program) McCracken County (270) 534-3451
Adult Learning Center (Adult Education/GED program) Graves County (270) 856-2422
Assessment Center 1-855-GO-WKCTC (1-855-469-5282)
Bookstore (Anderson Technical Building) (270) 534-3330
Business Office 1-855-GO-WKCTC (1-855-469-5282)
Challenger Learning Center (270) 534-3101
Clemens Fine Arts Center Box Office (270) 534-3212
Community Education (270) 534-3821
Financial Aid 1-855-GO-WKCTC (1-855-469-5282)
General Information (270) 554-9200
Human Resources (270) 534-3091
Library (270) 534-3197
Marketing and Communications (270) 534-3083
Paducah School of Art & Design (270) 408-4278
Purchase Training Center (Mayfield) (270) 247-9633
Security (270) 564-8403
Skilled Craft Training Center (Hickory) (270) 856-2400
Workforce Solutions Assessments (270) 534-3322
Transfer Advising Center (270) 534-3216
University of Kentucky College of Engineering (270) 534-3900
Veterans Affairs (270) 534-3110
Website http://westkentucky.kctcs.edu

Administration

Position Name
Chancellor Dr. Anton Reece
Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Dr. Kate Senn
Vice Chancellor of Business Services Jennifer Tubbs
Vice Chancellor of Institutional Advancement Andrew Wilson
Vice Chancellor of Operations Shay Nolan
Director of Community, Workforce & Economic Development Ashley Burns
Director of Institutional Planning, Research and Effectiveness Geelyn Warren
Director of Marketing and Communications Whitney Balogach
Dean of Academic Services Dr. Sanci Teague
Dean of Applied Technologies Division Dedria Moore
Dean of Arts & Sciences Britton Shurley
Dean of Health Sciences Christy Petitt
Dean of Students Chase Durrance
Dean of Enrollment Services Tammy Maines
Human Resources Administrator Brooke Brown

Faculty

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

  • Allgood, Seth T, Instructor, BSN, University of Louisville, 2024
  • Anderson, Amanda G, Assistant Professor, DA, Murray State University, 2019
  • Baker, Jonathan H, Associate Professor, BS, Murray State University, 2019
  • Barrett, Beverly J, Assistant Professor, PhD, Capella University, 2018
  • Bell, Hillary G, Assistant Professor, MS, Murray State University, 2024
  • Bell, Kristy M, Associate Professor, DNP, Chamberlain University, 2023
  • Bell, Mindy M, Assistant Professor, MA, University of Cincinnati, 2018
  • Benberry, Joseph D, Instructor, BSN, Murray State University, 2007
  • Blewett, Stacie M, Instructor, MSN, Western Governors University, 2025
  • Broadbent, Kathryn P, Associate Professor, PhD, University of Louisville, 1988
  • Burton, Rebecca, Instructor, MS, Eastern Kentucky University, 2003
  • Cahill, Charles S, Professor, MS, California Polytechnic State University, 2009
  • Caldwell, Paul H, Professor, BS, Murray State University, 2016
  • Campbell, Mary J, Associate Professor, MS, Southern Illinois University, 1993
  • Cates, Joel D, Professor, MS, Murray State University, 2011
  • Coltharp, Heather L, Professor, MSE, University of Kentucky, 1999
  • Cox, Sabrina N, Assistant Professor, MBA, Marshall University, 2006
  • Craig, Paul L, Assistant Professor, MA, St. Catherine College, 2016
  • Crider, Stacey L, Associate Professor, MSN, Southern Illinois University, 2025
  • Dickerson, Craig T, Professor, AAS, West Kentucky Community and Technical College, 2008
  • Donner, Jason W, Professor, MA, Murray State University, 1995
  • Dotson, Megan E, Professor, MAE, Murray State University, 2010
  • Duncan, Gwendolyn L, Associate Professor, MA, International Theological University, 2006
  • Dunkin, Kayla M, Instructor, BSN, Murray State University, 2021
  • Durbin, Melissa N, Associate Professor, MPA, Murray State University, 2006
  • Dyer, Gabe, Instructor, AAS, West Kentucky Community and Technical College, 2023
  • Edwards, Gretchan J, Instructor, MSN, Walden University, 2013
  • Elam, Kara W, Instructor, BSN, Galen College of Nursing, 2019
  • Engelland, Erik J,  Associate Professor, MA, Morehead State University, 2024
  • Esau, Emily R,  Associate Professor, MFA, Academy of Art University, 2016
  • Farrell, Laura K,  Associate Professor, BS, Mississippi University for Women, 2009
  • Flynn, Mark C, Instructor, AAS, West Kentucky Community and Technical College, 2025
  • Gar, Joseph D,  Associate Professor, PhD, University of the Cumberlands, 2015
  • Gilpin, Krista, Instructor, AAS, West Kentucky Community and Technical College, 2009
  • Glasco, Bruce W, Instructor, MA, University of Arizona Global Campus, 2016
  • Goodaker, Gary W, Professor, MS, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, 1997
  • Green, Curtis D, Professor, AAS, Southern Illinois College, 2009
  • Hamilton, Amanda, Instructor, BSN, University of Louisville, 2019
  • Harmon, Cortney R, Lecturer, MA, Murray State University, 2015
  • Harper, Shawn, Professor, MS, Murray State University, 1990
  • Harrell, Rhiannon, Instructor, BSN, Auburn University, 2009
  • Harris, Hubert A, Assistant Professor, MM, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 2023
  • Henry, Greta G, Professor, MS, Murray State University, 2004
  • Hofer, William S, Professor, AAS, West Kentucky Community and Technical College, 2011
  • Holland, Micah C, Instructor, MA, University of Cincinnati, 2006
  • Holland, Virgil T, Professor, AS, Murray State University, 2012
  • Hopkins, Allison A, Associate Professor, BIS, Western Kentucky University, 2019
  • Jackson, Crystal M, Associate Professor, MAEd, University of the Cumberlands, 2019
  • Jarvis, DeAnn, Professor, MEd, Memphis State University, 1989
  • Johnson, Kelley L, Assistant Professor, BIS, Murray State University, 2021
  • Jones, Latoya A, Professor, DC, Life University, 2001
  • Keeling, LeeAnn,  Associate Professor, MSN, Chamberlain University, 2021
  • Kellenberger, Mark E, Instructor, MS, Colorado Technical University-Denver, 2001
  • Knapp, Jo A, Professor, MA, Murray State University, 1990
  • Kuiper, Betty L, Associate Professor, DNP, Murray State University, 2019
  • Liu, Sarah S, Professor, PhD, Old Dominion University, 2006
  • Long, Andrew, Instructor, MFA, University of Missouri, 2025
  • Mahoney, Joseph D, Professor, MA, Murray State University, 1990
  • Maupin, Mary E, Associate Professor, MA, Missouri State University, 2008
  • McDonald, Mildred L, Instructor, Licensed Cosmetologist and Instructor, KY Board of Cosmetology
  • McIntyre, Patrick, Instructor, AAS, West Kentucky Community and Technical College, 2018
  • McKinney, Shania D, Assistant Professor, BS, Western Kentucky University, 2024
  • Moore, Dedria D, Assistant Professor, BS, Murray State University, 1994
  • Moss, Anthony L, Instructor, AAS, West Kentucky Community and Technical College, 2018
  • Neitzke, Tanya M,  Associate Professor, MFA, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2011
  • Newborn, Bradley C, Associate Professor, BS, Morehead State University, 2018
  • Paul, Kelly K,  Associate Professor, MA, Murray State University, 2010
  • Petitt, Christy L, Professor, MSN, University of Southern Indiana, 2007
  • Powell, Lyman R, Associate Professor, AAS, John A. Logan College, 1988
  • Prather, Bethany A, Instructor, Diploma, Great Ambitions School of Cosmetology, 2023
  • Ragsdale, Tina L, Professor, MS, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, 2008
  • Reese, Gary L, Professor, MPA, Murray State University, 1987
  • Renfrow, Sarah B, Associate Professor, BSN, Murray State University, 2007
  • Rob, Adriann, Instructor, BSN, Murray State University, 2015
  • Robinson, Krissie G, Assistant Professor, DPT, University of Kentucky, 2012
  • Russell, Kimberly G, Professor, MA, Southeast Missouri State University, 2000
  • Scott, Rebecca, Instructor, BSN, Western Governors University, 2017
  • Shurley, Britton M, Professor, MFA, Indiana University, 2007
  • Sills, Eric W,  Associate Professor, AAS, West Kentucky Community and Technical College, 2015
  • Simmons, Randall R, Professor, MFA, University of Cincinnati, 1995
  • Smith, Mary Allison, Professor, MS, University of Colorado at Denver, 1998
  • Sullivan, Amy L, Associate Professor, MSLS, University of Kentucky, 2017
  • Swadley, Dana B, Assistant Professor, MS, Independence University, 2020
  • Taveras, Victor M, Professor, PhD, Pennsylvania State University, 2009
  • Taylor, Brent E, Professor, MA, Murray State University, 2002
  • Taylor, Jason D, Professor, MS, Murray State University, 2000
  • Teague, Sanci E, Professor, MA, Murray State University, 2009
  • Thompson, Julie E, Professor, MAT, Murray State University, 1999
  • Thompson, Lauren D, Instructor, BSN, Indiana Wesleyan University, 2014
  • Travis, Leslie A, Instructor, BSN, McKendree University, 2001
  • Tubbs, Joseph D, Instructor, 36 years Occupational Experience in Automotive Technology
  • Vanover, Jonathan K, Instructor, DCS, Colorado Technical University, 2018
  • Vaughn-Doom, Anna M, Assistant Professor, PhD, University of the Cumberlands, 2016
  • Wade, Constance L, Professor, MA, Murray State University, 1991
  • Wadlington, Corey M, Professor, MAE, Austin Peay State University, 1999
  • Walker, Jennifer, Instructor, MSN, University of Phoenix, 2020
  • Walker, Robin N, Associate Professor, MBA, Murray State University, 2003
  • Walters, Charli, Instructor, AAS, Shawnee Community College, 2009
  • Warren, Doralyn A, Assistant Professor, BSN, Indiana Wesleyan University, 2012
  • Wells, Jane A, Assistant Professor, MAE, Lesley University, 2008
  • Willoughby, Jason R, Assistant Professor, MBA, Kaplan University, 2008
  • Wooley, Kristyn L, Associate Professor, AA, West Kentucky Community and Technical College, 2021
  • Young, Carly, Instructor, AAS, West Kentucky Community and Technical College, 2015