Madisonville Community College will conduct late registration for spring 2012 classes on January 2-5, 2012.  Classes begin Monday, January 9, 2012.

Compass testing will be available on the North Campus during late registration.  No testing appointment is necessary.

Students may call or stop by the MCC Advising & Transfer Center (824-8621) or the Muhlenberg County Campus (270/757-9881) for advising and registration information.  

MCC offers degrees, diplomas, and certificates in over 20 program areas and financial aid is available to those who qualify.  Students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as soon as possible.  Students may contact the MCC Financial Aid Office (824-8693) or visit http://madisonville.kctcs.edu/Costs_and_Financial_Aid.aspx for more information.  

More information is available on Madisonville Community College’s web page (www.madisonville.kctcs.edu).

Madisonville Community College (MCC) announces the 2012 Stanley Lewis Multicultural/Diversity Writing Contest. This contest is an opportunity for students and the community to share their thoughts, feelings, and ideas through submissions that relate to multiculturalism and/or diversity; submissions may be in the form of poems, essays, short stories, or any combination of these. It was established in memory of Stanley Lewis, MCC’s first African-American faculty member, a man who was dedicated to meeting the needs of students and providing the best service possible to all.

Mr. Lewis was an active member and trustee at Eastview Baptist Church in Madisonville. The church remembers him through their contribution of a $1,000 U. S. Savings Bond as the prize for the 1st place winner. Additional prizes are supported by the MCC Endowed Scholarship Fund, and the F. O. & Earnestine Baker Diversity Endowment. The 2nd place winner receives a $300 U. S. Savings Bond and the 3rd place winner will receive a $100 U. S. Savings Bond. The contest is also open to public, private, and home school elementary and middle school students; a $100 U. S. Savings Bond will be given for the best submission in this category.

Entry deadline is February 3, 2012. Submissions should relate to multiculturalism and/or diversity in some capacity. To obtain an entry form or for additional information, please contact the MCC Loman C. Trover Library – Cherry Berges at (270) 824-8677 or Patricia Jewell at (270) 824-8676.

A web video promoting Madisonville Community College's Advanced Integrated Technology program was recently featured on ATETV.org. ATETV.org is a venture, funded in part by an Advanced Technological Education grant from the National Science Foundation, intended to promote the benefits of technical education in the modern workplace and encourage students to enroll in technical education programs.

Mike Deal, coordinator of the Multiskilled Technician option of the AIT program, first became aware of ATETV.org at the 2010 High Impact Technology Education Conference. He then contacted Pellet Productions, the producers of ATETV.org's videos, and set up a time to film the MCC segment. Thanks to NSF funding, the video was produced at no cost to MCC last summer. ATETV.org made the decision to feature MCC's video during the first week of January 2012. You can view the video at http://www.atetv.org/watch-videos/episode.aspx?e=2067.

The Madisonville Community College (MCC) Lions Club recently presented a commemorative plaque to the Madisonville Lions Club in honor of the late Lion Chuck Tarter. As the Guiding Lion for the MCC Club, Lion Chuck was instrumental in getting the club started and provided guidance to the club and its members. The MCC Lions Club members are very thankful for all of Lion Chuck’s efforts and chose to honor him with the plaque presentation.

Super Sunday is an annual Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) statewide initiative intended to increase the college-going rate of students of color. On this day, Madisonville Community College (MCC) and each of the other 15 KCTCS colleges and System Office will partner with churches in their communities to host information fairs for prospective college students and their families. As part of this initiative, a Super Sunday Hall of Fame has been established, highlighting outstanding African-American alumni.

Join us February 12 at 2 p.m. for our Super Sunday events. We'll be at Word of Faith Christian Center (1400 Kingsway Drive, Madisonville) and First Missionary Baptist Church (110 Evans Street, Greenville) to share information about the college planning process.

MCC’s Hall of Fame members and guest speakers are: Doug Davis, Grace Milan, Nicole Douglas, and Tonya Gregory. MCC staff from admissions, financial aid, and various education programs will be available to answer questions and provide information regarding college admission.

Madisonville Community College’s Advancement and Scholarship Offices have announced the establishment of four new scholarship opportunities for students enrolled in specific associate degree areas; each of these scholarships have been made possible because of generous private giving; the new awards, along with those students selected as initial recipients are:

Becky B. Hicklin Memorial Endowment

The Becky B. Hicklin reserved for a second year nursing student from the western portion of Hopkins County, the Hicklin award is named by family members in honor and memory of the long-time Hopkins County Health Department nurse. The initial Hicklin Memorial Endowment recipient is Tavia Young of St. Charles, who is in her third semester nursing student and carries a 3.4 GPA.

Michael Carter Memorial Scholarship

Named for the Hanson coal miner killed in a work-related accident, the Carter award is reserved for a student in the Air Conditioning Technology program or the Multi-Skilled Industrial Technician option of the Advanced Integrated Technology program. Matthew Midkiff of Dawson Springs is the Spring 2012 recipient. Matt will graduate in May 2012 with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Air Conditioning Technology.

Judy Moore Memorial Award

Named for the long-time MCC and community icon, the Moore scholarship is reserved for a School Counts graduate who maintains a 3.5 GPA and plans to transfer to a four-year school and major in business or accounting. The 2012 recipient is Amber Scott of Madisonville. Amber is a graduate of Madisonville-North Hopkins High School and carries a 4.0 GPA. Amber plans to transfer to Western after graduation from MCC and major in either accounting or management.

Norma Sue Ehrlich Family Scholarship

Established by Dr. Paul Ehrlich, a retired math teacher at the University of Florida, the scholarship will fund one annual semester award to a second year nursing student. Dr. Ehrlich has established the scholarship in honor of his wife Norma Sue Fulcher Ehrlich; Mrs. Ehrlich grew up in Hopkins County. The initial Ehrlich recipient, selected by the college’s nursing faculty, is Wendy Bush of Christian County, who carries a 3.06 GPA; Wendy is in her final semester of study and has received outstanding evaluations for her work in student clinical settings.

Over 350 students receive private scholarship awards each year at MCC; over $5.2 million exists in local scholarship endowments to serve students in particular degree areas, as well as administer the School Counts workforce program in both Hopkins and Muhlenberg Counties.

The Felix E. Martin, Jr. Foundation and Madisonville Community College have joined together to create the Martin Scholars Program, designed to increase the Associate degree attainment level of the residents of Muhlenberg County, which, with increased success rates, should subsequently act as a catalyst in the county for Economic Development efforts and postsecondary transitions. This program aims to help adults who have made a good start on their Associate Degree, but for whatever reason, have taken a break from their classes, and have not attended any college or university during the Spring 2012 semester. Over the eighteen-month period, each adult who qualifies will be recognized as a Martin Scholar then provided financial incentives to finish his/her Associate degree.

Martin Foundation President Kathy Jacobi had this to say to potential Martin Scholars, “The Felix E. Martin, Jr. Foundation wants to help make your plans for achieving your Associate Degree a reality. Mr. Martin passed away in 2007, and left his estate to a foundation that would provide people in Muhlenberg County with new opportunities. We think helping people complete their Associates Degree is a big step in that direction.” The Foundation has committed $163,125 to support these efforts towards increasing GED and Associate degree attainment.

Who Qualifies?

Full-time residents of Muhlenberg County age 25 and older who:

• have yet to earn a college degree
• have successfully completed at least 30 credit hours of college level coursework at Madisonville Community College (MCC) or other regionally accredited Kentucky colleges or universities but have not completed an Associate Degree and 
• did not take any college classes in January – May 2012

What Do You Qualify for?

For the next three terms (Summer 2012, Fall 2012 and Spring 2013), students accepted in the program will receive a $250 cash stipend each semester he/she is enrolled at MCC and makes satisfactory progress toward a degree. Satisfactory progress is shown by a form signed by the professor verifying that the student has at least a C average at the midpoint of the class. Satisfactory progress must be verified in all classes taken during the semester before a check will be mailed directly to the student.

Additionally, each qualified student who completes his/her Associate Degree at MCC will receive an additional $250 Completion Bonus.

What can the money be used for?

The check will come directly to the student, and can be used to offset any costs he/she encounters, including books, supplies, equipment, transportation or child-care.

How can you learn more?

There will be an information session and open house at the Muhlenberg Campus of Madisonville Community College on Thursday April 26, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. MCC will have representatives from admissions, academic advising, registration, and financial aid onsite to answer questions you may have about enrolling, what classes to take or what other scholarships and aid may be available to you. The Muhlenberg Campus is located at 406 W. Everly Brothers Blvd in Central City.

If you have any questions or want to reserve a seat at the information session, you can contact Penny Jessup, Student Affairs Specialist, at (270) 757-9881.

Madisonville Community College president Dr. Judith L. Rhoads stated, “The Martin Scholars program is a wonderful partnership aimed solely at advancing Muhlenberg county residents and providing extra support to students to finish their degrees. With a degree comes higher earning power, and the county as a whole will benefit as well.”Martin Foundation President Kathy Jacobi had this to say to potential Martin Scholars, “This is a great opportunity to finish up your degree – and take a giant step toward providing for a brighter future for you and your family. We hope you will become one of the initial Martin Scholars and take advantage of this wonderful opportunity that Mr. Martin has provided!”

Foundation Committed to making Muhlenberg County a Kentucky Work Ready Community

The Kentucky Workforce Investment Board announced a program called Kentucky Work Ready Communities in fall 2011 as part of some dramatic steps to improve the quality of the workforce in Kentucky, and communities throughout the Commonwealth are readying themselves for this new designation. Taking the steps necessary for Muhlenberg County to be designated a Work Ready Community is vital for the county to attract new businesses and investment and help existing companies grow and add new jobs. The certification is based on the quality of the local labor force and the community commitment to continuous improvement of the workforce.

A major component of the certification is the concept of “certified employability” from the individual level, as indicated by a person’s attainment of diplomas, degree, certificates or other credentials. These requirements will guide the Foundation’s efforts in adult education initiatives that will begin in 2012, in partnership with Madisonville Community College and the Greater Muhlenberg Chamber of Commerce’s 2012 Leadership Muhlenberg Class.

Madisonville Community College (MCC) will play a key role in achieving the educational levels needed to become a Work Ready Community. Certification requires that 25 percent of the working age population must have at least a two-year degree, building to 32 percent in three years and 39 percent in five years.

Individuals Offered Cash Bonuses to complete GED exam

The Foundation has developed a two-prong plan with MCC and Leadership Muhlenberg to have an immediate impact on adult education. In addition to the MCC Muhlenberg Scholars Program, discussed above, Madisonville Community College’s ACE2 office has a plan to increase the GED attainment level in Muhlenberg County. Like the Martin Scholars Program, the ACE2 plan would offer monetary incentives for those who are studying for their GED exam and also provide a Completion Bonus for those who complete the GED exam and pass. ACE2 hopes these monetary incentives encourage others currently in the pipeline, and act as motivation for new students to increase their educational attainment level.

The 2012 Leadership Muhlenberg Class has enthusiastically volunteered to oversee the marketing efforts to “get the word out” about this unique opportunity.

A Community Support Weekend event will be held at the Muhlenberg Campus of Madisonville Community College from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 5, and 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 6. The Muhlenberg Campus located is at 406 West Everly Brothers Boulevard in Central City, across from the Armory.

The Muhlenberg County Public Library Friends will hold their second annual Used Book Sale, with proceeds benefiting the community through the library. Madisonville Community College will hold a rummage sale, with proceeds going to the Muhlenberg Red Cross. The Students Investigating Math and Science club of Madisonville Community College will hold a bake sale to benefit the local Backpack Program. The Humane Society will be selling t-shirts and providing information about adoptions. The Muhlenberg County Special Olympics will be selling raffle tickets to win a Harley Davidson motorcycle or $10,000. Brother’s BBQ will be set up and selling food.

Madisonville Community College (MCC) is pleased to announce our 2012 Graduation ceremonies scheduled for Friday, May 4, 2012, at the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts located on MCC's North Campus (2000 College Drive, Madisonville).

The first ceremony begins at 5:30 p.m. for the Associate of Arts/Associate of Science-Transfer and Nursing degree graduates. Jeremy Bivins, student/graduate from Muhlenberg County, will be the speaker. An honorary degree for the late Dr. Bill Winstead, Associate Professor of History, will be presented at this ceremony.

The second ceremony begins at 7:30 p.m. for diploma and Associate in Applied Science degree graduates. Christopher Pyle, student/graduate from Christian County, will be the speaker.

Graduation ceremonies are open to the public, but seating will be limited.

Madisonville Community College hosted over 1,800 guests during the college’s 43rd commencement exercises on Friday, May 4, at the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts.

The first ceremony included graduates with associate in arts, associate in science, and associate in applied science and diplomas from the college’s integrated nursing program. Jeremy Bivins, student/graduate from Muhlenberg County, was the speaker.  An honorary degree was presented to the family of the late Dr. Bill Winstead, Associate Professor of History.  Dr. James and Ann Ramage accepted the degree on behalf of the Winstead family.

The second ceremony included graduates completing either the associate in applied science degree or the diploma in the remaining social science, technical and allied health programs. Christopher Pyle, student/graduate from Christian County, was the speaker.

Madisonville Community College is pleased to announce the selection of April Grace as the 2012 Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year. The award was presented by Dr. Deborah Cox, Chief Academic Officer, at the college’s May 4 commencement ceremony.

Grace, a former native of Franklin, Kentucky, is an Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for the Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education program. Dr. Cox shared that Grace is known for her compassion for students and a strong desire to help them achieve their goals. She has fostered a sense of self-confidence in their ability to perform well in their chosen field. She not only sets high expectations for learning, but never fails to provide the time and individualized attention necessary for the students to achieve at that level. Students have described Grace as patient, considerate, dedicated, knowledgeable, and sincere.

"This is a great opportunity for students take advantage of MCC’s expanded summer schedule," according to Cathy Vaughan, Advising & Transfer Center Director.  "Students should be able to develop a great summer class schedule that really fits their academic and personal needs."

In addition, MCC financial aid advisors will be available to assist students with any financial aid questions or with their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).  Students applying for financial aid are encouraged to complete their FAFSA immediately in order to avoid delays in processing their accounts.

Students currently attending other non-KCTCS colleges should bring an official copy of their current college transcript. 

Summer session classes begin June 5; the last day to register is June 4.  Students may view the MCC class schedule at http://madisonville.kctcs.edu/schedule.

For more information, please contact the MCC Advising & Transfer Center (270) 824-8621.

Students interested in college classes can enroll for summer and fall sessions at the Muhlenberg County Campus of Madisonville Community College (MCC).  The summer session starts June 5 and includes a college algebra class.  Dr. Deborah Cox, Chief Academic Officer at MCC says, "Graduating seniors or students at other colleges home for the summer should strongly consider this opportunity or one of the many online courses taught by MCC faculty this summer."

The MCC Muhlenberg County Campus has a very strong fall schedule with diverse offerings during the day and evening hours for students interested in associate of arts or associate of sciences degrees as preparation for transferring to a four-year college or university.  Many area students can take their general education classes at the Muhlenberg campus prior to entering one of more than 20 career programs offered at MCC’s North and Health Sciences campuses.  MCC’s general education classes are covered by a statewide transfer agreement with public colleges and universities allowing for easy transfer of those courses. "There are several courses on the fall schedule for students wanting to go into healthcare fields," according to George Humphreys, director of the Muhlenberg County Campus.  These include three sections of nursing assistant skills I (NAA 100), a required course for students interested in going into the nursing program, and one EMT training class (FRS 2061).  Penny Jessup, student affairs specialist, adds: "These courses allow students to pass the state examinations for nurse aides and emergency medical technicians."  She notes, "the EMT class is being offered on this campus for the first time, and it prepares students to move on in the new paramedical technology associate degree program at MCC."

MCC has a strong reputation statewide for the number of programs it offers area students.  In addition to the paramedic program, MCC will offer an online paralegal program for the first time in the fall.  This is another way students can take advantage of the growing number of on-line courses offered by MCC.

Interested students should contact Ms. Jessup at (270) 757-9881 or visit the Muhlenberg County Campus regarding admissions and registration as soon as possible.  New students are encouraged to sign up early for their First Semester Experience session in order to get the schedule that works best for them.  Financial aid is available to those who qualify.  Financial aid representatives are at the Muhlenberg Campus each Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Summer and fall semesters schedules are available online at www.madisonville.kctcs.edu/schedule.

Scholarship opportunities are available for adult students who are not currently enrolled but have completed credit hours toward an associate degree program.  The Martin Scholars Program, a cooperative effort by the Felix E. Martin, Jr. Foundation and MCC, will assist qualifying students during the  summer ‘12, fall ’12 and spring ’13 semesters with $250 scholarships and an additional $250 for completion of their associate degree in that timeframe.

For additional information, contact the MCC Muhlenberg County Campus at (270) 757-9881.

Madisonville Community College is pleased to offer rising seniors and graduating seniors an opportunity to remediate in areas of writing, reading, and math before the next academic year.  With the implementation of the new (SB1) Unbridled Learning- Assessment & Accountability system, school districts are faced with making rapid progress toward increasing the number of students who are college and career ready. This effort is designed specifically to address this need.

What Will Take Place?

Students will work through the modules under the guidance of college reading, writing, and math faculty along with the math education specialists.  Using the NCAT (National Center for Academic Transformation) model, students will complete practice problems and will be evaluated on their mastery of concepts at their own pace.  Faculty work as facilitators for the learning experience, scaffolding skill acquisition through the sequence of modules.

All three academic tracks will use the Pearson labs to support the instruction – MyMathLab, MyWritingLab, and MyReadingLab.  Access codes to this software will be purchased and provided by the college.

Summer 2011 Math Acceleration Program Results

Upon completion of the Summer 2011 three-week program, students took the math portion of the Compass placement exam.  The results were overwhelmingly positive.  Nine of the 10 students increased their scores, with 8 students scoring into a higher course as a result of the program.  Several students tested into 2 courses above their entry score and one student moved from MAT 55, which is the lowest level of transitional math to MAT 150, which is college algebra. 

As valuable and impressive as the advancements in math skills were, the students also experienced an increase in their level of confidence as a result of this program.  They learned that they were capable of learning math, which for some students had been a stumbling block for many years.  It is because of this potential for acceleration in these important skill areas that the college is planning to offer an expanded program this summer.

When & Where

All labs will be conducted on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from June 6 – June 21 from 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.  The reading, writing, and math programs will take place on the North Campus of MCC.  Room assignments to be announced.

Enrollment

Invitations to participate in the Transitional Education Accelerating Gains program for Summer 2012 are extended to students of Dawson Springs High School, Madisonville North Hopkins High School, Hopkins County Central High School, Muhlenberg County High School, Webster County High School, Caldwell County High School, and McLean County High School. 

MCC will accept referrals from the high school administration and counselors for participation in the program.  Referrals for this program will be accepted on a first-come/first-serve basis and should be directed to Ms. Debbie Fisher, Administrative Assistant for Academic Affairs at debbie.fisher@kctcs.edu.  Her telephone number is (270) 824-8564. 

To request a referral form and/or for additional information, please contact your high school guidance office.

The late Brown Badgett, Sr. was extremely generous with his time and money while helping deserving students earn a college degree – and not just in Hopkins County.  Badgett designated a $1.2 million life insurance policy to Madisonville Community College (MCC) in 2004 that was a part of the naming criteria he selected for the Brown Badgett, Sr.  Energy & Advanced Technology Center; the Center was subsequently dedicated in April 2009.  Brown passed away in June 2010, and MCC is now expanding his legacy through academic programming to help students all across western Kentucky be successful. 

In the ensuing 18 months since Brown’s death, portions of the estate, including Brown’s insurance gift to MCC has been completed, and $50,000 of Mr. Badgett’s gift has been subsequently reserved to create a local scholarship program for graduates of Caldwell County High School who attend MCC.   For Academic Year 2013 scholarship officials have tentatively reserved 4, $1,200 awards for Caldwell County residents, using new endowment income and existing scholarship reserves to secure the $4,800 total.  MCC Dean of Student Affairs Jay Parrent, a Princeton native, says that "offering an effective scholarship program throughout Caldwell County is important to our whole college family.  Over the past several years some of our best success stories have come from Fredonia, Princeton, and other Caldwell locales.  We want to make sure that adequate scholarship resources are available to any Caldwell resident attending MCC who may face financial restrictions."

MCC Advancement Director John Peters plans to request that matching funds be made available through the KCTCS Endowment Match Program in Versailles; this will bring the local endowment total to $100,000 by May 2013, and that figure does not include other restricted scholarship sources  designated to specific degree areas that may also be available locally.  Peters hopes to have almost $200,000 in local endowment market value by December 2014. "If we can get close to $200,000 then we can offer 7, $1,400 awards every year.  When you figure in KEES money awards that students earn while in high school, a recent graduate of Caldwell County High School will have close to $5,000 over a two year period to begin their college careers if they choose MCC. Of course, this will also involve asking community members to remember the endowment when considering a local charitable gift, and also when establishing personal priorities in estate planning."

Actual award will be announced after 2012 graduation ceremonies.  For more information, contact the MCC scholarship office at (270) 824-8578 or the guidance office at Caldwell County High School.

Madisonville Community College’s ACE² Muhlenberg Adult Education program announces the following awards:

Recipients of the March 2012 Persistence Award were Shelia Cleaver, Dana Peterson, Ruby Putnam, and Marilyn Wood. These individuals were rewarded with $25 in Muhlenberg County Chamber Checks or gas cards. 

Recipients of the April 2012 GED Credential Completion Award were Jason Beasley, Warren Beasley, Dawne Brown, Sue-Ella Dalton, Shawna Love, and Dana Peterson.  These individuals successfully passed the GED examination in April and were rewarded with $50 in Muhlenberg Chamber Checks. 

MCC’s ACE² Muhlenberg Adult Education, in partnership with the Felix Martin Foundation and the Muhlenberg Literacy Council, are sponsoring the awards from January 1, 2012 to June 30, 2012.  Criteria for the awards are:

Persistence Awards - For all eligible students (11.9 TABE score or below and working toward a GED credential or basic skills), there will be a monthly drawing for a chance to win $25 in Muhlenberg County Chamber Checks (good at over 40 county locations) or gas cards.  Chances to win are dependent on in-center hourly participation and number of total monthly students. For every hour of study a student completes in-center, the student receives one chance to win in the monthly drawing.  There will be 4 Chamber Checks or gas cards awarded each month.

Free Testing - The Muhlenberg Literacy Council in conjunction with the Felix Martin Foundation will continue to support Muhlenberg students by paying the $60 test fee.   

GED Credential Completion Awards - For those students officially enrolled and registered for the GED exam through ACE², Muhlenberg’s GED program, there will be a reward of $50 in Muhlenberg Chamber Checks for all successful testers who earn a GED credential between January 1, 2012 and June 30, 2012.  The student must not already possess a high school diploma or have previously been awarded a GED credential in order to qualify.