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Allen Named HCC President On November 14, KCTCS President Michael B. McCall announced the appointment of Jay S. Allen, Ph.D. as the next president of Hopkinsville Community College. Dr. Allen has served as vice president of the Perkinston Campus and George County Center of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College system since 2011. He has 18 years of experience as a community college administrator. “We are pleased to welcome Dr. Allen to HCC and KCTCS,” said President McCall. “He has the qualifications, experience and leadership skills to continue the success of HCC.” After consideration of four candidates the HCC Board of Directors unanimously recommended Dr. Allen for the position. Board Chair Bettie Wallace said, “Dr. Allen will be a great fit for HCC. e selection process was great, we spent two days really studying the candidates. We look forward to Dr. Allen leading the college and for many good things in our future.” Dr. Allen is a community college graduate who earned an associate degree from Hinds Community College and went on to hold the position of Dean of Enrollment Services at his alma mater. He received his doctorate from the Department of Educational Leadership at the University of Mississippi, and both a master’s degree in counselor education and student development and a bachelor’s degree in horticulture from Mississippi State University. He completed the Mississippi Community College Leadership Academy and the Education Policy Fellowship Program through the Stennis Institute of Government at Mississippi State University. “I am honored to have been selected as the fifth President of Hopkinsville Community College,” said Allen. “I look forward to providing leadership for such a quality institution. My family and I are excited about moving to the great Commonwealth of Kentucky and joining the Hopkinsville community.” Dr. Allen will begin serving as president effective January 1, 2014. Dr. Pat Lake will continue leading college operations as interim president the rest of the year. 720 North Drive, PO Box 2100 Hopkinsville, KY 42241-2100 Phone (270) 707-3700 | Toll Free 1-866-534-2224 hopkinsville.kctcs.edu facebook.com/HopkinsvilleCC @HopkinsvilleCC Volume 1, Number 2 HCC is an equal opportunity employer and education institution. Newsletter Named! Congratulations to Lillian Hawkins-Grimes who came up with the winning name, The Campus Buzz, for the HCC newsletter. She won a $50 Chamber Check! Inside: Page 2: Cabinet Note Farewell Dr. Lake Page 3: Beverly Atwood Retires Page 4: College Collage HCC Foundation Gala Page 5: Award Winners Benefactors @ KCTCS Gala Nurse Pinning Criminal Justice Conference Legislative Breakfast Page 6: Golf Scramble Calendar The Campus Hopkinsville Community College Employee Newsletter

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1Vol. 1, No. 2

Allen Named HCC PresidentOn November 14, KCTCS President Michael B. McCall announced the appointment of Jay S. Allen, Ph.D. as the next president of Hopkinsville Community College.

Dr. Allen has served as vice president of the Perkinston Campus and George County Center of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College system since 2011. He has 18 years of experience as a community college administrator.

“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Allen to HCC and KCTCS,” said President McCall. “He has the qualifications, experience and leadership skills to continue the success of HCC.”

After consideration of four candidates the HCC Board of Directors unanimously recommended Dr. Allen for the position. Board Chair Bettie Wallace said, “Dr. Allen will be a great fit for HCC. The selection process was great, we spent two days really studying the candidates. We look forward to Dr. Allen leading the college and for many good things in our future.”

Dr. Allen is a community college graduate who earned an associate degree from Hinds Community College and went on to hold the position of Dean of Enrollment Services at his alma mater. He received his doctorate from the Department of Educational Leadership at the University of Mississippi, and both a master’s degree in counselor education and student development and a bachelor’s degree in horticulture from Mississippi State University. He completed the Mississippi Community College Leadership Academy and the Education Policy Fellowship Program through the Stennis Institute of Government at Mississippi State University.

“I am honored to have been selected as the fifth President of Hopkinsville Community College,” said Allen. “I look forward to providing leadership for such a quality institution. My family and I are excited about moving to the great Commonwealth of Kentucky and joining the Hopkinsville community.”

Dr. Allen will begin serving as president effective January 1, 2014. Dr. Pat Lake will continue leading college operations as interim president the rest of the year.

720 North Drive, PO Box 2100Hopkinsville, KY 42241-2100 Phone (270) 707-3700 | Toll Free 1-866-534-2224hopkinsville.kctcs.edu

facebook.com/HopkinsvilleCC

@HopkinsvilleCC

Volume 1, Number 2

HCC is an equal opportunity employer and education institution.

Newsletter Named!Congratulations to Lillian Hawkins-Grimes who came up with the winning name, The Campus Buzz, for the HCC newsletter. She won a $50 Chamber Check!

Inside:Page 2: Cabinet Note Farewell Dr. Lake

Page 3: Beverly Atwood Retires

Page 4: College Collage HCC Foundation Gala

Page 5: Award Winners Benefactors @ KCTCS Gala Nurse Pinning Criminal Justice Conference Legislative Breakfast

Page 6: Golf Scramble Calendar

The Campus

Hopkinsville Community College Employee Newsletter

HCC News & Events2

Note

Each issue will include a note from a member of the HCC Cabinet.

Chief Student Affairs Officer Dr. Jason Warren

Farewell to Interim President Dr. Patrick LakeAs we end this calendar year, we will say farewell to our Interim President Dr. Patrick Lake. He has meant so much to all of us during this transition, and more than filling a chair as a figurehead, he has invested much in this institution, learning about our community as well as the college. Dr. Lake has help to prepare us for our new chapter that will begin in January. As Dr. Allen begins his post as the new HCC President, Dr. Lake will assist in an advisory role during a transitional period.

CABINET

HCC is a very special place. Have you ever stopped to think about just how distinctive our college is in the higher education landscape? We often throw around statistics but do we ever truly reflect on them? How many institutions have the unique opportunity to serve over 250 active duty soldiers who are serving our nation? Or over 600 military dependents (nearly 100 of whom are veterans themselves)? Or over 400 veterans who are attending HCC to achieve their educational and vocational goals? Over 120 Rotary Scholars who represent some of the best and brightest students in our community. How many colleges provide the opportunity to work with such a diverse student body as ours? Nearly 40 percent minority. We are already serving the student body of the future and ethnicity is only one measure of our campus diversity! It is so easy for us to get caught up in our day-to-day responsibilities. My challenge to each of us – as we enter a new year with a new President/CEO – is to contemplate just how fortunate we are to find ourselves at this place, at this time, with these opportunities to serve our students and each other. May we always remember we used to be a student, uphold the Golden Rule, and maintain a level of compassion. Let’s never forget Dr. Lake’s parting challenge, “It’s not I; It’s we, and we means you!”

You Will Be Missed...

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Beverly Atwood Retires After More Than 4 Decades at HCC People from across the community and the campus gathered on the afternoon of December 5th for a retirement reception honoring Beverly Atwood, long time HCC Chief Business Affairs Officer.

Beverly started at HCC in 1972 in the position of administrative secretary to the director of Hopkinsville Community College. During her 42 years at the college, she held a variety of roles in the business offices: Acting Business Officer, Business Officer, Director of Business Affairs, Dean of Business Affairs and Chief Business Affairs Officer.

Dr. Pat Lake, interim president of HCC stated the following, “There aren’t enough superlatives for me to list regarding her work ethic and personality! I will offer the following observations: She’s regarded as one of the best if not the best CFO in our system! She’s always been known for her business knowledge and thoroughness! Beverly also has developed a very strong reputation for her participation and knowledge of institutional accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). I’ve been honored to have had the privilege of working directly with her in my role as Interim President/ CEO at HCC,” Lake concluded.

Both past and present employees and peers from HCC and KCTCS took to the podium to share their thoughts, stories and warm wishes with Beverly. She received several tokens of appreciation and recognition during the event.

The HCC Foundation also offered a surprise announcement by renaming the textbook scholarship in the honor of Beverly and husband Don Atwood. In making the announcement, HCC Foundation President Jo Glover told those gathered, “In the Foundation’s archived minutes, we find that on June 26, 1990, Don Atwood asked then HCC President Dr. Jim Kerley this question, ‘are there special financial needs the college has that the foundation would be able to assist in.’ Glover continued, stating that the board minutes from May 28, 1992 revealed that it was Don Atwood that suggested the foundation offer a book scholarship. Renamed the Don and Beverly Atwood Textbook Scholarship, the fund is open for additional donations at any time.

Beverly has dedicated herself to HCC and leaves a superb legacy. We wish her a wonderful retirement that is much deserved.

42 YearsCelebrating

Congratulations!

HCC News & Events4

The CollegeHCC Foundation GALA a Six-figure Success Green and silver decorations, the glow of candlelight, and an exceptional listing of auction items made for an exciting evening on November 1st at the James E. Bruce Convention Center. In the twinkle of the lighted branches and sparkling, glittery branches and baubles, the 7th Annual HCC Foundation Gala Scholarship Auction became history. While the final figures from the event are not yet available, the Cadiz Rotary Club made a surprise announcement that night. Dr. Shea Godwin, President of the club presented the foundation with a check for $50,000 to be added to its endowment. According to Yvette Eastham, Executive Director of the HCC Foundation, this gift will be eligible for match monies from KCTCS. “This is a wonderful addition to the Cadiz Rotary Scholarship Fund, and is essentially a $100,000 gift,” stated Eastham.

Jo Glover, President of the Foundation expressed gratitude to the Cadiz group. “The commitment of Cadiz Rotary to the students of Trigg County is extraordinar,y” she said. Dr. Pat Lake, interim President of HCC described the commitment of the community to HCC as ‘singularly outstanding.’ “One of the great pleasures I have had serving in this transition is to observe the generosity of folks across the Pennyrile. Time and again, they invest in the lives of students by making financial commitments to post-secondary education. I am not sure there is anywhere in the United States where private citizens are investing more resources into community colleges,” Lake concluded.

Both Cadiz and Hopkinsville Rotary Clubs have made significant commitments to the college education of students coming out of high school. Endowed scholarships enable students from Trigg and Christian County to attend the local college.

Animated bidding was the order of the evening, with peals of laughter and the cries of ring men Robbie Alexander and Eston Glover rising above the fray, persuading attendees to purchase UK basketball tickets, Keeneland boxes and a four-course wine dinner. Excitement reached feverish pitches as a signed Eagle’s Hotel California album sold for $2,300. An original movie poster of Star Wars that had the signatures of stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, James Earl Jones and including Director George Lucas and Composer John Williams fetched $2,300 as well. Ring men Tony Jones and Lee Conrad urged buyers to compete for the 10 day trip to Belgium, which sold for $4,100, while Todd Morris and others coaxed a $2,500 bid for the guitar signed by nine legendary pickers including B.B. King, Eddie Van Halen, Carlos Santana, The Edge and Pete Townshend. According to Eastham, the evening brought in somewhere near $140,000.00 with the gift from Cadiz Rotary.

“The efforts of the staff at the college and our board members to make the gala a success are amazing, and we are indebted to all our corporate sponsors as well,” concluded Glover.

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Benefactors Recognized at KCTCS President’s Gala KCTCS hosted the 14th annual President’s Gala and Benefactors’ Awards Dinner on Saturday, November 9 at 7 p.m. at the Lexington Center.

More than 600 state and local dignitaries from across the Commonwealth attended the event. This event provides an opportunity for KCTCS to honor an impressive list of 34 of the state’s leading individuals, business and foundations for their generous philanthropic and voluntary support to KCTCS.

Hopkinsville Community College recognized Eston and Jo Glover of Elkton and the estate of Annie M. Williamson of Hopkinsville.

2013-14 Award WinnersHCC Criminal Justice to Host Nat’l ConferenceThe American Criminal Justice Association, which has 257 active subordinate chapters throughout the United States announced that Pi Gamma Epsilon Chapter, the Hopkinsville Community College chapter will host its national conference in 2015. Greg Bridgeman, the faculty advisor for the group expressed excitement that the local organization will play such a prominent role in the coming conference. “Our group of students continues to garner national recognition across a range of competitive activities associated with ACJA, and we are honored to host our colleagues for the national meeting in 2015, and the regional meeting in Nov. 2013,” stated Bridgeman.

This November, however, Pi Gamma Epsilon hosted the 2013 Region 5 Business Meeting, which brought in participants from Mississippi, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee and Kentucky to Hopkinsville. On Saturday, November 2 on the HCC Campus, the group conducted new officer elections and planed for the national meeting. HCC student Christina Fouse is the American Criminal Justice Association Region 5 student representative.

Tommie Pniewski - Outstanding Faculty

Melissa Stevenson - Outstanding Administrative Staff

Cynthia Fuller - Outstanding Support Staff

Clarence Gamble - Outstanding Adjunct Faculty

December Nurse PinningHCC’s December nurse pinning ceremony was held in the Auditorium on Friday, December 13. Much of the nursing faculty participated in the event which included the traditional videos created by the students that told the stories of their journeys through the nursing program.

There were 14 practical nurses pinned along with 27 students who received their associate degree in nursing.

Congratulations to our new nursing alumni!

HCC Holds Legislative BreakfastHCC administrators held a legislative breakfast on November 22 to meet with legislators and community members to discuss the continuing need for the construction of an Agriculture Health and Career Technology Center on HCC’s campus.

The event was well-attended. HCC administrators and board members addressed attendees, sharing college demographics and data that would support the need for the proposed building project.

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Mon., Jan. 6, 8 a.m. - AUDPresident Address - President, Dr. Jay Allen will address HCC faculty and staff. Coffee and pastries will be available after the program.

Tues., Jan. 7, 5 – 8 p.m.Full-Time / Part-Time Faculty ConferenceContact Dr. Alissa Young at [email protected]

Fri., Jan. 10, 1 p.m. - TC 210Faculty Meeting

Wed., Jan. 15, noon - ACA 158PD SquaredThe emphasis of professional development for the spring will be advising and serving students. This first meeting will be led by the math/science division.

Thurs., Jan. 16Chancellor’s Office of Workforce Solutions to meet with HCC

Thurs., Jan. 16 , 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Creating an Inclusive Work Environment. Contact Workforce Solutions to register.

Thurs., Jan. 23, 4 p.m. - ADM 103HCC Board of Directors meeting

Fri., Jan. 24, 8:20 a.m. -3:30 p.m.RACE Day. Reaching Academic and Creative Excellence, one-day program for gifted and talented 6th and 7th graders.

Fri., Jan. 31, 7:20 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.RACE Day. Reaching Academic and Creative Excellence, a one-day program for gifted and talented 4th and 5th graders.

Sun., Feb. 23, 10 a.m. - Cedar Grove Baptist ChurchSuper Sunday College Fair

Wed., March 12Regional Entrepreneur Conference. Contact Workforce Solutions to register.

Do you have news or event information to share, a student or alumni story, something fun or innovative happening in your division. Submit copy and photos for upcoming newsletters by email to [email protected] with “Newsletter Info” in the subject line.

23rd HCC Foundation Golf Scramble Scores Big Despite predictions of bad weather, Mother Nature smiled on the HCC Foundation’s 23rd Annual Mike Foster Golf Scramble held in October. 25 teams teed off in bright sunshine at The Links at Novadell for the chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes. More importantly, golfers came out to support the fund-raising efforts of the foundation. Renamed in 2010 in honor of long-time college supporter and member of the first graduating class at ‘community’, Mike Foster, this year’s field of players was the largest in three years.

The event, co-chaired by local businessman Todd Morris and banker Tim Teel, was supported by US Bank, Toyota of Hopkinsville, Max Arnold and Sons, and an anonymous donor. “We are grateful for numerous donors who provided challenge prizes and other support for the scramble,” said Morris. Twenty-eight hole sponsors rounded out the complement of support for the event, according to information provided by the foundation.

Overall winner of the scramble was Kem, Duguid and Associates with Mike Kem, Mitchell Moore, John Blane and Ray Cobb. Coming in second was Skyline Enterprises, and third was the team sponsored by WKDZ/WHVO and Flynn Enterprises. Local retired golf coach June Nicholson was part of this team, and she also took the prizes for ladies longest drive and ladies longest putt. Prizes to these teams were $400 and a sleeve of Titleist Pro VI balls. Ing Chang of HCC, who was also on this team drew the chance to win $5000, but left instead with a Malibu Woody hybrid driver. Jeremy Dixon from Plymouth Engineered Shapes and Jerry McRae on the KCA team both had a hole in one in the putting contest with Dixon taking the chance to win $2500. He took home $100 from Novadell’s gift shop and a premium golf shirt.

Figures for the scramble are still being finalized, but the funds raised are estimated at just under $10,000.

Jo Glover, President of the HCC Foundation commended the work of the golf committee, and related her appreciation for all the support the group enjoys in the local community. “We could not do what we do without the support of our very generous neighbors, friends, business and industry. We live in a very giving community,” she concluded.