S ecrets TO SUCCESS

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1 S ecrets at TO SUCCESS

2 Welcome fellow students! We are so happy to have you join the SKYCTC family! As you prepare for the upcoming semester, we want to share some information that we feel is vital to your success here at the college. Whether you are a new or returning student, a recent high school graduate or an adult seeking to retool for your next career, you will find SKYCTC to be a college that empowers, encourages, and truly cares about their students and their successes. As students ourselves, we think it is important for you to know that here at SKY, they are about more than just education. They want their students to build long lasting relationships with their peers, as well as their professors. With so many clubs and activities on campus, we also find it to be true that we are more successful when we get involved! Every student hopes to be provided with the support necessary to adjust to college life, become more involved, obtain their degree, and achieve their dreams. SKYCTC helps students to do just that, plus so much more. This is where we come in. As Student Ambassadors, we hope to help make first semester college students feel more at ease. We know from personal experience that college can be scary and stressful, so our main goal is to take some of those fears and anxieties, and turn them into goals and memories! We can t wait to meet you! The Student Ambassadors

3 CONTENTS Who to call for assistance, Where to look for assistance & Disability Support Services...2 Who is my advisor?...3 Workplace Ethics Agreement, Tobacco Free Ini a ve...4 Campus Security...5 Campus Reference Guides How to Access Student Self-Service SKYCTC Business Office & Tui on Dates...10 KCTCS Debit Card & Student Loans...11 Tips for Financial Aid Steps to Complete Before Classes Begin...13 Five Ways to Use Your Syllabus for Success...14 Using This Guide for Success...15 Summer 2017 Important Dates...17 Monthly Planner Pages for Summer Fall 2017 Important Dates...25 Monthly Planner Pages for Fall Spring 2018 Important Dates...37 Monthly Planner Pages for Spring Summer 2018 Important Dates...47 Monthly Planner Pages for Summer How to Access Blackboard Distance Learning, Textbooks for Online Classes, Proctored Exams & What is Starfish?...56 Student Handbook, Technology Informa on & Bookstore Informa on...57 SKYCTC Library & Learning Center...58 Career and Academic Planning, Ready to Work/Work & Learn...59 Student Organiza ons Ambassadors

4 Who to call for assistance: Bank Mobile Vibe Blackboard Ques ons Bookstore Career & Academic Planning Financial Aid Library Password Resets Where to look for assistance: SKYCTC s website: Student Self-Service - Schedule, Advisor, Etc.: students.kctcs.edu/ Financial Aid - Frequently Asked Ques ons & Tips: southcentral.kctcs.edu/costs_and_financial_aid Student Life - Organiza ons and Clubs: southcentral.kctcs.edu/student_life Online Bookstore - What textbooks will you need? bgtcstore.bncollege.com Security Student Ambassadors Student Self-Service The Learning Center - English The Learning Center - Math Tui on/payments Update Personal Info How to Reset a Password: students.kctcs.edu/psc/stdsaprd/employee/hrms/c/k_ida.k_ida_uac.gbl?&campus=sky& Disability Support Services Disability Support Services goals are to ensure equal access and full par cipa on for persons with disabili es in post-secondary educa on as outlined by Sec on 504 of the Rehabilita on Act of Who is my advisor? You can see your advisor s contact informa on in your Student Self-Service Account. If you do not have an advisor assigned, or if you switch programs of study, please contact the Administra ve Assistant for your division listed below. BOWLING GREEN CAMPUSES: Allied Health Fire & Rescue, Nursing, Radiography, Respiratory, and Surgical Tech Associate in Arts AA degree transferring to a University for con nued educa on in studies such as Elementary Educa on, Psychology, Social Work Associate in Science AS degree transferring to a University for con nued educa on in studies such as Biology, Engineering, Pre- Physical Therapy, Pre-Med, Pre-Vet Business Accoun ng, Business Administra ve Systems, Culinary Arts, Computer and Informa on Technology, Medical Informa on Technology, Business Transfer degrees to a University Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Air Condi oning, Automo ve Technology, Collision Repair, Computerized Manufacturing and Machining, Electrical Technology, Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Welding GLASGOW HEALTH CAMPUS: Allied Health, Associate in Arts and Associate in Science Connecting with your advisor Your advisor is there to help you successfully transi on to college life! Advisors ensure you are taking the correct courses and help you understand all of your program s educa on requirements and expecta ons. They understand the challenges you face, are there to listen and help you understand the many resources you have available on campus. It is important to schedule an appointment with your advisor to discuss each semester s schedule and get enrolled into classes. Registra on for the Summer and Fall semesters begin on March 1. Registra on for the Spring semester begins October 1. My Advisor is... Name Phone Number Students with documented disabili es requiring individualized accommoda ons should contact the Disability Services Coordinator to schedule an appointment. Pam Bulle, Disability Services Coordinator or Pamela.bulle@kctcs.edu FRANKLIN-SIMPSON CENTER: SKYFAME Associate in Arts Associate in Science Address Office Loca on

5 Workplace Ethics Agreement Introduc on Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC) is commi ed to student success and improving employability of the students. Based on feedback from educators, com munity leaders, and business and industry partners, workplace ethics prac ces promo ng success in the classroom are incorporated into course expecta ons. In addi on to course and program competencies, student success will be measured by: being present and punctual, par cipa ng in academic ac vi es, and maintaining professional behavior. Present and Punctual Students are expected to demonstrate a strong work ethic by being present and punctual for all class sessions. Students will be considered absent if they are tardy or leave before class is dismissed. If a student is absent for more than 15% of the scheduled class sessions, the student will be withdrawn from the course. If this occurs prior to the official withdrawal date, the student will be withdrawn from the course and a W issued on their transcript. A er the official withdrawal date, the student will be issued a failing grade E on their transcript. *Note: Due to programma c requirements, some programs may require students to be present for a higher percentage of classes (more than 85 percent). Par cipa on Students are expected to demonstrate strong work ethics by ac vely par cipa ng in all class sessions and comple ng academic ac vi es. Par cipa on includes but is not limited to: engaging in and comple ng ac vi es, pu ng forth full effort for the en re class session, seeking assistance when needed, and maintaining clean and orderly work area. If at any me a student does not par cipate in a class session, laboratory, clinical or other scheduled academic ac vity, it is the student s responsibility to make sa sfactory arrangements for any make-up work, if permi ed by the instructor. Professional Conduct Students are expected to conduct themselves professionally, as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct located on the KCTCS website. Professional conduct includes but is not limited to: dressing appropriately; engaging instructors, college employees, and students with respect; u lizing technology appropriately; refraining from disrup ve behavior; and modeling behavior appropriate to his/her chosen profession. Any conduct within a course that disrupts the learning environment will result in the student being dismissed, counted absent, and may result in disciplinary ac on. Tobacco Free Initiative Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC) became a tobacco-free ins tu on on July 1, The use of any tobacco products (including electronic cigare es) is prohibited on all college proper es, buildings, parking areas and vehicles. Campus Security Snap Alert: SNAP is the official Safety No fica on Alert Process for the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). To sign up for SNAP, visit emergency_preparedness/snap.aspx With SNAP you will: Find out if classes are cancelled or delayed due to weather, power outages or other unexpected events impac ng campus. Get severe weather no fica ons so you can take shelter when a storm hits. Receive emergency messages when something or someone could be a threat to your personal safety. Campus/Class Cancella on Unusual situa ons, such as severe weather, may require SKYCTC to delay its class schedule or close the ins tu on. In the event severe weather poses a threat to the safety of SKYCTC students or employees, the College President (or his designee) will determine one of three types of schedules that all campuses will implement. The scheduling decision will be in effect for all loca ons equally (i.e. if the main campus is closed, both Glasgow loca ons will be closed), and all scheduling decisions will apply to students and employees alike (i.e. if students report at 10:00 a.m. faculty and staff report at 10:00). Parking: 1. Do not park in reserved or Staff marked parking spaces. 2. Park in a designated space. 3. Only park in handicap if you are the one with the legi mate pass. Do not use someone else s pass. If you do have a legi mate pass, please display it from the rearview mirror of your vehicle. 4. Visitor parking is for temporary or brief parking only, las ng no longer than five minutes. Do not park in these spots to a end class. Security has the authority to ticket and to tow your vehicle. This could cost you a minimum of $100! 4 5 RED - Campus Closed YELLOW - Campus Delay GREEN - Campus Open Personal Security: 1. Make sure valuable items in your vehicle are out of sight and your vehicle is locked. 2. Always be aware of your surroundings, and call us if you see anything suspicious. 3. SKYCTC strongly advises you to report all crimes regardless of severity. 4. The main campus has an emergency call box located in the North Parking Lot. Lost & Found: Security oversees the lost and found program. If you find an item or are looking for an item please contact security by way of one of the contact numbers listed on the Campus Maps. Please bring your student ID or your driver s license if you are going to claim an item. Jump Start Service: A jump start service is available any me during the school opera ng hours. Medical Needs 1. The security department is trained in First Aid & CPR. If you have a medical need please call Security IMMEDIATELY a er calling See Campus Map Quick References for AED loca ons Miscellaneous: 1. SKYCTC is a tobacco free ins tu on as of July 1, See page five for more informa on. 2. Please do not play your music loudly, or rev car engines while on campus. We do not want to disturb others while they are in class.

6 Campus Reference Guides Campus Reference Guides Main Campus Security: Building A Admissions Bookstore Career & Academic Planning, Ready to Work Culinary Arts Classroom and Faculty Offices Student Ambassadors Student Lounge/Computer Area VP Student & Organiza onal Success Office Building B Adult Educa on Building C General Educa on Classrooms Library and The Learning Center Building D Security offices Building E General Educa on Classrooms Student Lobby areas Building F General Educa on Faculty Offices Conference Room Building G Electrical Classrooms General Educa on Classrooms HVAC Classrooms Provost Office Welding Classrooms Building H Business Office and Financial Aid General Educa on Classrooms & Faculty Offices Human Resources Office Ins tu onal Advancement Office President s Office Building I Collision Repair Automo ve Tech Building J Allied Health Classrooms & Faculty Offices Allied Health Faculty Offices AED Loca ons Security Office, Building D Lobby, Building J KATI Campus Security: Student Lounge - Rooms Computer Lab - Room 151 Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Library/TLC - Room 151 Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Assessment Center (Proctored Exams) - Room 161 Faculty Offices - 2nd Floor AED Loca on Front Lobby (next to Assessment Center) Transpark Campus Security: Open Compuer Lab Rooms 102 For the KATI, Transpark and Glasgow Tech campuses, please visit the Main Campus Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. for assistance with the following: Admissions Financial Aid Library Assistance Career & Academic Planning WKU Transfer B e in the Know! Franklin-Simpson Center Security: Student Lounge 2nd Floor - Room 222 The Learning Center 2nd Floor - Room 233A VP of Outreach & Community Development 2nd Floor - Room 207 Dual Credit Office 2nd Floor - Room 217 SKYFAME Office 2nd Floor - Room 209 Instructor Offices 2nd Floor - Rooms AED Loca on 1st Floor - Outside of Room 112 2nd Floor - Outside of Room 222 Glasgow Tech Campus Security: Open Computer Lab Annex Building Library 1st Floor - Rotunda Area Bookstore 1st Floor Cafe 1st Floor AED Loca on 1st Floor - Lobby 2nd Floor - Across from Room 264 Glasgow Health Security: Building A Classrooms/Nursing Labs Student Lounge - A102 Admin. Offices (Student IDs) - A200 Campus Director/Dean - A201 Student Affairs/Disability Services - A203 Business/Financial Aid Office - A205 Faculty Offices Placement Tes ng - A302 Building B Nursing Labs - 1st Floor Instructor Offices - 2nd Floor Nursing Lab - B300 Classrooms - 3rd Floor Learning Resource Center - B302 Building C Computer Lab Classroom - C300 Conference Room - Ground Floor Instructor Offices - C301 Building D Classrooms Building E Classrooms Microbiology Lab Computer Lab Building F Adult Educa on AED Loca on 2nd Floor, Building A (South End) 6 7

7 How to Access Student Self-Service Students may view the following informa on in their Student Self Service: VIEW YOUR SCHEDULE to reference your classroom and mee ng me HOLDS on your account related to Admissions, Financial Aid, Tui on, etc TO DO LIST that shows any paperwork or documenta on that must be completed MESSAGES that show what has been completed, such as: tui on payments, electronic bills (E-bills), and other no fica ons Where to start Open a web browser (Firefox or Google Chrome) and type 2. Click the Student Self-Service Link at the top of the website Jane s Student Center 1234 School Road Bowling Green, KY home page! TIP #52 Always go to class! 8 9

8 SKYCTC Business Office Located in Building H (Main Campus), or Building A, Room 205 (Glasgow Health Campus). Office hours are Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. KCTCS Debit Card: BankMobile Vibe Refund represents funds being distributed to the student. Financial Aid is disbursed and refunded according to established KCTCS, Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC), and federal melines and guidelines. All refunds, not just financial aid, are processed through your BankMobile Vibe account. Payment Methods: Automa c Bank Payment (ACH) or Credit Card/Debit Card Cost to Par cipate $25 enrollment fee per semester $30 returned payment fee Simple Steps to Enroll Log on to h ps://students.kctcs.edu Log into Student Self-Service Scroll Down to Finances Select Make a Payment Select Pay Charges then click Next Select NBS Payment Plan from Drop Down Box-then click Next Select Setup Payment Plan Deadline for paper agreement Summer Enrollment Fee: $25 Required down payment Number of payments Months of payments April 13 none 2 May-June 20th May 19 50% 1 June 20th only NOTE: Any required down payment amount for the Summer 2017 term must be paid directly to the school. See Cashier s Office for paper form. Fall e-cashier available on March 1, Enrollment Fee: $25 Last Day to Enroll Online Required down payment Number of payments Months of payments July 14 none 4 Aug-Nov 20th Aug 11 25% 3 Sept-Nov 20th Aug 18 50% 2 Sept-Oct 20th Spring e-cashier available on October 1, Enrollment Fee: $25 Last Day to Enroll Online Required down payment Number of payments Months of payments Dec 15 none 4 Jan-April 20th Jan 5 25% 3 Feb-April 20th TUITION DUE DATES! FALL 2017 TUITION July 14, 2017 SPRING 2018 TUITION December 8, 2017 Jan 12 50% 2 Feb-March 20th NOTE: All down payments for the Fall and Spring semesters are processed immediately along with the enrollment fee. Balance Adjustments: Please do not assume your balance will automa cally be adjusted if financial aid is received or if a class is dropped or added. You should review your agreement balance online through MyPaymentPlan.com or call the Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College Cashier s Office at to confirm the change. Only NEW students will receive mailed instruc ons on how to log into your BankMobile Vibe account to update your refund preferences. Your envelope should arrive in the mail at your home address by the end of the second week of class. If a new student has not received their Refund Selec on Kit in the mail, go to on.com and click on Where s My Refund Selec on Kit. There will be a prompt to enter the school s name, please type: Kentucky Community and Technical College System and then enter your last name and student ID. Contact the Business Office for BankMobile Vibe assistance, or call BankMobile Vibe directly at BankMobile Vibe student account holders now have fee-free access to cash at 55,000 Allpoint ATMs. View our ins tu on s contract with BankMobile, a Division of Customer Bank. You can also access this link by visi ng BankMobileAdminSupport.com and clicking on Client Profile and then KCTCS Contract Page. Student Loans A student loan is money that you, as a student, may borrow and must pay back. Your ability to repay your student loans can impact your ability to obtain a professional license, affects your credit score (this is used to determine if you qualify for an auto loan, mortgage, and even credit cards), and future borrowing. While SKYCTC par cipates in the Federal Direct Student Loan program, we do not encourage unnecessary borrowing. Students should only borrow what is needed to cover educa onal expenses. The Federal Direct Student Loans program offers students two types of student loans: Direct Subsidized Loans and Direct Unsubsidized Loans. 1. Direct Subsidized Loans are federal student loans that are need based and can be used to help cover the cost of educa onal expenses. No interest is charged on subsidized loans while you are in school at least half- me, during your grace period, and during deferment periods. 2. Direct Unsubsidized Loans are federal student loans that are not need based and can be used to help cover educa onal expenses. You, the borrower, have the op on to pay the interest on your Direct Unsubsidized loan while you are in school or you may choose to wait to pay the interest when you are no longer in school. If you choose not to pay the interest while in school, your interest will accrue (accumulate) and be capitalized (that is, your interest will be added to the original amount of your loan). Loans are not automa cally included in your ini al financial aid package. You may submit a request le ng us know how much you need to borrow and we will award it to your account. To request a student loan, you will need to complete the loan request in Student Self-Service. Simply click on the link in your Student Self-Service and follow the instruc ons. All students who borrow a student loan are required to complete Entrance Counseling (EC) and sign a Master Promissory Note (MPN). Both of these can be completed at Please allow up to 10 business days for the loan to show on your account once you have made the request. First-year, first- me borrowers experience a 30-day delay when receiving their first loan disbursement. During this me frame, if you decide you no longer need the loan, contact the Financial Aid office and request a cancella on. We strongly encourage students to keep track of their total loan debt and lender informa on. Students may do this at

9 Top 10 Tips for Financial Aid! 1. Apply for Financial Aid! Apply for Financial Aid (FA). Submit a Free Applica on for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at as soon as possible. 2. Review Your To-Do list on Self Service! Once SKYCTC receives your FAFSA results, any addi onal informa on needed for FA will be indicated on your To- Do list in Student Self-Service. Review your To-Do list o en in case other items are added. Once all To-Do items are completed or approved, your FA amounts will be calculated and ready to view/accept in Student Self- Service. 3. View Financial Aid & Student Loans Financial aid is offered based on full- me enrollment; however, the Actual amount of FA you will receive is based on the number of credits you are taking and may change if your schedule changes. Grants and KEES are automa c. If you want to borrow a student loan you must submit the loan request through Student Self- Service. Loans are only offered to students who request a loan in Student Self-Service, complete ENTRANCE COUNSELING (EC), and a MASTER PROMISSORY NOTE (MPN) at First-year, first- me borrowers experience a 30-day delay when receiving their first loan disbursement. During this me frame, if you decide you no longer need the loan, contact the FA office and request a cancella on. 4. Actual Financial Aid! Six credits are required for most FA programs. Once you register for classes, you will find an amount for Actual FA on Student Self-Service. Your Actual FA amount reflects the amount of aid you should actually receive based on your enrollment. 5. Bookstore Charges! Students whose Actual FA is more than the tui on amount due may be able to charge books in the campus or online bookstore. A one- me FA/Bookstore Release (FAR) is necessary before charges are allowed. Complete the FAR in Student Self-Service. Second bi-term charges are not available! Only loans that have an EC and the MPN completed are eligible for bookstore charges. 6. My Account S ll Has A Balance Due! If the an cipated aid on your KCTCS Student Tui on Bill is enough to cover your tui on balance, no payment is necessary! The tui on amount due will remain on your account and you will con nue to receive statements un l a few weeks a er classes start. If you do not have enough an cipated aid on your tui on bill, you must make payment arrangements with the Business Office immediately. 7. What If I Drop A Class? Dropping a class always affects FA. During drop/add, your aid is adjusted to the actual number of credits you are taking. Dropping a class you never a end requires repayment of all FA paid for that class. Dropping a class that has already started and receiving a W usually does not require repayment as long as you remain enrolled and complete your other classes; however a W is not considered a successful a empt. If you drop all your classes before the end of the term, you may be required to repay a por on of the aid you received based on the last day you a ended class. More informa on about Withdrawal is available on the website. 8. What If I Don t Pass All My Classes? Students who receive FA must meet certain standards of progress in order to remain eligible for aid in the future. In order to meet Sa sfactory Academic Progress, students must maintain a cumula ve 2.0 GPA, and successfully complete 67% of a empted credits (remain on pace to graduate). TIP #83 Borrow only what you need! 9. When Will I Get My Refund? Refunds are processed by the Business Office according to SKYCTC/KCTCS established melines. Refunds normally begin about four weeks a er the term starts. 10. How Will I Get My Refund? All new students receive a Bank Mobile Vibe Debit Card in the mail around the me classes begin. Ac va on instruc ons will come with the card. NO FUNDS ARE ON 1) Complete your FAFSA at h ps://fafsa.gov 2) Follow Up by checking your To-Do list on Student Self-Service. Be sure to click the links on your To-Do list for addi onal informa on and to print a copy of required financial aid forms. Remember to check your KCTCS for updates as well. 3) If interested in student loans, accept your loans on Student Self-Service. Only borrow what you need. Complete Entrance Counseling and the Master Promissory Note at 4) Complete the Financial Aid Release (FAR) form on Student Self-Service. If Addi onal Informa on is Needed: Select Student Self-Service To-Do List (located on the right side). Click each link for further details and to print required forms View Financial Aid Awards Select Student Self-Service Under Finances sec on click View Financial Aid Select the current year Accept/Decline Loan Select Student Self-Service Under Finances sec on click Accept/Decline Awards Select current aid year You can adjust and/or accept the loans. The total accepted amount is for the award year. o o Submit To accept the loans put a check mark in the boxes under Accept. To accept a por on of the loan, reduce the total amount of the loan in the white boxes that shows the offered amount. Complete the Financial Aid Release (FAR) Form Select Student Self-Service Under Finances sec on click Financial Aid/Bookstore Release Form Read all of the informa on Mark all three boxes Select YES (I want to charge books based on my financial eligibility). Save THE CARD UPON ARRIVAL! Upon ac va on, you must select a refund preference. SKYCTC suggests selec ng direct deposit to your regular bank account if possible. Direct deposit is the most convenient, secure and economical op on. Addi onal Financial Aid Informa on is available on the Costs and Financial Aid page of the SKYCTC website at h ps://southcentral.kctcs.edu Steps to Complete Before Classes Begin TIP #121 G et organized! 12 13

10 What 5 Ways is a to Syllabus? Use Your Syllabus for Success Using This Guide for Success Be realis c about me management USE IT LIKE A SHOPPING LIST Inside the syllabus you will find required textbooks and other materials you will need for class. USE IT LIKE A TUTOR The syllabus will list office hours and contact information for your Instructor. You will also find contact information for The Learning Center. Use the resources! USE IT LIKE A CONTRACT Your syllabus acts as a contract between you and your Instructor. It is important to read and understand the syllabus. Knowing what is expected will help you achieve academic success. USE IT LIKE A CALENDAR Important due dates for discussion boards, assignments, quizzes, exams, and papers are included in your syllabus. In order to manage your workload, add the dates to your Student Success Guide! USE IT LIKE A RULE BOOK Expectations for workplace ethics, academic honesty and integrity, divisional, and classroom or Instructor policies are contained within the syllabus. Ask questions if you don t understand. Break big goals down into small tasks (aim for a bunch of 20-minute tasks). Draw a en on to important dates and deadlines. Highlight it if it s something you re dreading! Every morning, write 3 goals for the day on a Post-It and s ck it where you ll see it. Fill it with things that mo vate you. Drawings, lyrics, quotes, thoughts: Make it happy to see! It s OK to trick yourself into thinking things are due earlier than they actually are. Keep different to-do lists in your planner for different things to make your life feel more balanced. Keep your planner open as o en as possible so that its contents are visible reminders! Keep your planner with you at all mes. We always need to add things to our lists or check dates! Priori ze assignments and projects by deadline or the amount of points they re worth. Say no to things you don't have me for. Too much of a good" thing can s ll become stressful! Schedule tenta ve plans tenta vely by using a pencil, Post-It s, or Washi Tape. Set a planning me one night a week in order to plan for the upcoming week. Transfer old tasks to new days as "high priority so they don t keep ge ng put on the back burner! Use a color-coding system for the different responsibili es in your life. Use arrows to cross through undone tasks to move them from day to day un l they are complete. Use down me to update your planner or write down things you want to accomplish/remember! Use large Post-It s or paperclips to keep lists of things in your planner. Toss them when you finish. Use Post-It Tabs to find important dates more quickly or to split your planner into categories. Use your planner daily by making it a part of your morning rou ne. Write down daily, weekly, and monthly goals and remind yourself why you do what you do! For every minute sp ent organizing, an hour is earned! ~ Benjamin Franklin

11 S.M.A.R.T. Goals for Summer Sp ecific What EXACTLY do I want to achieve? Notes Summer 2017 Important Dates SUM 1 (1st 5 Week Session) May 15, 2017 SUM 1 Term Begins May 16, 2017 Last day for 100% refund M easurable A ttainable How will I know when I ve achieved it? Is it something I have control over? May 23, 2017 Last day for 50% refund May 29, 2017 Memorial Day holiday (College closed) May 31, 2017 Last day to withdraw June 15, 2017 Last Day of Classes SUM 1 SUM 2 (2nd 5 Week Session) June 26, 2017 SUM 2 Term Begins June 27, 2017 Last day for 100% refund Relevant Timely Is it applicable to where I am in life, right now? What is your deadline? July 4, 2017 Independence Day holiday observed (College closed) July 5, 2017 Last day for 50% refund July 12, 2017 Last day to withdraw July 27, 2017 Last day of classes SUM 2 A goal without a p lan is just a Wish! 16 17

12 MAY twenty-seventeen MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT/SUN Final Exams! Commencement Mother s Day 14 First 5 week summer session begins Last day for 100% refund First 5 week session Memorial Day holiday (No Classes - College Closed) Last day for 50% refund First 5 week session Last day for W First 5 week session Don t be afraid to TIP #121 ask Questions!

13 JUNE twenty-seventeen MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT/SUN TIP #5,201 Check your everyday!!! Last day of classes First 5 week summer session Father s Day Second 5 week summer session begins Last day for 100% refund First 5 week session 20 21

14 JULY twenty-seventeen MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT/SUN TIP #4,202 Learn etiquette! Independence Day holiday (College Closed) Last day for 50% refund Second 5 week session Last day to withdraw Second 5 week summer session Last day of classes Second 5 week summer session

15 This Fall I will... Learn my Instructors name Make one friend in every class Visit the Career & Academic Planning Center (Bldg A Main Campus) Meet with my Student Ambassador (Bldg A Main Campus) Join a club Schedule an appointment with my Advisor to plan my Spring 2018 semester (Registration begins October 1, 2018) Notes Fall 2017 Important Dates August 14, 2017 Classes begin August 17, 2017 Last day 100% refund First bi-term session August 20, 2017 Last day 100% refund 16 week session August 28, 2017 Last day 50% refund First bi-term session September 4, 2017 Labor Day holiday (college closed) September 11, 2017 Last day for W First bi-term session September 12, 2017 Last day 50% refund 16 week session October 6, 2017 Last day for W 16 week session October 9-13, 2017 Fall Break (no classes) October 16, 2017 Second bi-term begins October 19, 2017 Last day 100% refund Second bi-term session October 30, 2017 Last day for 50% refund Second bi-term session November 13, 2017 Last day for W Second bi-term session November 23-24, 2017 Thanksgiving Break (college closed) November 30, 2017 Class work ends December 5-9, 2017 Final Examina ons If it doesn t challenge you, it won t change you! 24 25

16 AUGUST twenty-seventeen MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT/SUN Classes begin Last day 100% refund First bi-term session Last day 100% refund 16 week session Last day 50% refund First bi-term session SKYFEST on Main Campus TIP #121 Meet your Student Ambassador!

17 SEPTEMBER twenty-seventeen MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT/SUN B ecome friends with at TIP #352 least one p erson in every class! Labor Day holiday (College Closed) Last day for W First bi-term session Last day for 50% refund 16 week session

18 OCTOBER twenty-seventeen MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT/SUN Push yourself because no one TIP #352 else will do it for you! REGISTRATION for Spring 2018 begins! Fall Break! Last day for W 16 week session Second bi-term begins Last day 100% refund Second bi-term session) Last day 50% refund Second bi-term 30 Halloween

19 NOVEMBER twenty-seventeen MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT/SUN Daylight Savings Time ends Veterans Day Last day for W Second bi-term session Thanksgiving TIP #346 It pays to study! 26 Classwork ends 32 33

20 DECEMBER twenty-seventeen MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT/SUN Don t be afraid to fail. TIP #472 B e afraid not to try! Final Exams! College closed! Christmas

21 This Spring I will... Get involved, stay involved! Try something new Keep up with class readings Get healthy Not procrastinate Schedule an appointment with my Advisor to plan my Summer and/or Fall semesters (Registration begins March 1, 2018) Notes Strive for progress, not p erfection! Spring 2018 Important Dates January 8, 2018 Classes begin January 11, 2018 Last day for 100% refund 1st bi-term session January 14, 2018 Last day for 100% refund 16 week session January 15, 2018 Mar n Luther King, Jr. holiday (college closed) January 23, 2018 Last day for 50% refund 1st bi-term session February 5, 2018 Last day to receive a W 1st bi-term session February 6, 2018 Last day for 50% refund 16 week session February 19, 2018 President s Day holiday (college closed) March 2, 2018 Last day to receive a W 16 week session March 5-9, 2018 Spring Break (no classes) March 12, nd bi-term begins March 15, 2018 Last day for 100% refund 2nd bi-term session March 26, 2018 Last day for 50% refund 2nd bi-term session March 30, 2018 Good Friday (College closes at 11:00) April 5, 2018 Last day to receive a W 2nd bi-term session April 26, 2018 Class Work Ends April 30-May 4, 2018 Final Examina ons May 4, 2018 Commencement 36 37

22 JANUARY twenty-eighteen MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT/SUN Classes begin New Year s Day (College Closed) Last day 100% refund First bi-term session Last day 100% refund 16 week session 14 Mar n Luther King, Jr. holiday (College Closed) SKYFEST Main Campus Last day 50% refund First bi-term session Focus on actually learning, TIP #681 not just on your grades!

23 FEBRUARY twenty-eighteen MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT/SUN Last day to receive a W First bi-term session Last day 50% refund 16 week session Valen ne s Day President s Day holiday (College Closed) Do the work... TIP #729 Don t fall behind!

24 MARCH twenty-eighteen MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT/SUN TIP #854 Practice kindness towards others! REGISTRATION for Summer and Fall 2018 begins today! Last day to receive a W 16 week session Spring Break! Daylight Savings Time begins 11 Second bi-term begins Last day 100% refund Second bi-term session Last day 50% refund Second bi-term session Good Friday holiday (College closes at 11 am) 42 43

25 APRIL twenty-eighteen MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT/SUN Organize your notes! TIP # Easter 1 Last day to receive a W Second bi-term session Final Exams begin

26 This Summer I will... Continue being productive Seek a balance Be on time Dress for success Enjoy myself Schedule an appointment with my Advisor to plan my Summer and/or Fall semesters (Registration began March 1, 2018) Notes Go the extra mile, it s never crowded! Summer 2018 Important Dates SUM 1 (1st 5 Week Session) May 14, 2018 Session begins May 15, 2018 Last day for 100% refund May 22, 2018 Last day for 50% refund May 28, 2018 Memorial Day holiday (College closed) May 30, 2018 Last day to withdraw June 14, 2018 Last Day of Classes SUM 2 (2nd 5 Week Session) June 25, 2018 Session begins June 26, 2018 Last day for 100% refund July 4, 2018 Independence Day holiday (College closed) July 4, 2018 Last day for 50% refund July 11, 2018 Last day to withdraw July 26, 2018 Last day of classes 46 47

27 MAY twenty-eighteen MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT/SUN Final Exams! Commencement Mother s Day 13 First 5 week summer session begins Last day 100% refund First 5 week session Memorial Day holiday (College Closed) Last day 50% refund First 5 week session Last day to receive a W First 5 week session Carefully read test TIP #1 instructions. Twice!!!

28 JUNE twenty-eighteen MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT/SUN Cultivate a professional TIP #186 attitude and good work ethic! Last day of classes First 5 week session Father s Day Second 5 week summer session begins Last day 100% refund Second 5 week session 50 51

29 JULY twenty-eighteen MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT/SUN Master atleast one skill TIP #302 better than anyone else you know Independence Day holiday observed (College Closed) Last day 50% refund Second 5 week session Last day to receive a W Second 5 week session Last day of classes Second 5 week session

30 How to Access Blackboard With Blackboard students can: ACCESS course and materials VIEW announcements, grades, e-book and other class content COMMUNICATE with Instructor and peers RECEIVE SUPPORT through Starfish, tutorials and help informa on Blackboard homepage Notifications! Where to start Open a web browser (Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome) and type 2. Click the Blackboard Link at the top of the website 3. Enter your KCTCS username and password C lick here Tool Links Click to access course Other Links Blackboard login Your KCTCS username is the same as your KCTCS without If you are having Blackboard issues... During the Weekday: Contact your instructor, or call the library help desk at You can also the Digital Learning Coordinator, Leah Wendt at leah.wendt@kctcs.edu Evenings/Weekends: Call The GO! KCTCS hotline at You can also access The Blackboard Trouble-shoo ng guide by following this path on Blackboard. (Bb > Student Support > College help > Southcentral. Then search for your topic/issue). General Tips: Use Firefox or Google Chrome Do not use Internet Explorer with Blackboard Do NOT use the back bu on on the browser! Always navigate using the naviga on menu Watch some tutorials about Blackboard ASK ques ons! 54 55

31 Distance Learning (Online Classes) Online Class Requirements regular and reliable access to a computer and high-speed internet computer skills such as word processing, using to communicate, and using file a achments self-mo va on and strong me management skills Logging into an Online Class Blackboard is the delivery pla orm for KCTCS online classes. To log on go to and click on Blackboard at the top of the page. Log into Blackboard using your KCTCS username and password. You can also download the Bb Student app to access your courses on your smartphone. If your course is listed in Blackboard but not available, this means you are enrolled but the course is not yet opened to students. Your instructor will make the course available no later than the official first day of class. All mes listed in Blackboard are in Eastern Time. This may impact your due dates. Check your class syllabus for details. Ordering Textbooks for Online Classes Many SKYCTC online classes have e-books included with the course. Order a hard copy of any textbook by clicking on the Bookstore link once you have logged into Blackboard. Please note that the SKYCTC campus bookstore does not carry books for online courses offered by other KCTCS campuses. You can order those books online through the Bookstore link in Blackboard or by going to h p:// Proctored Exams All SKYCTC online courses require one proctored exam which is a supervised test taken at an approved loca on. Students are responsible for scheduling their proctored exam. Contact your instructor if you need to take your exam at a non-skyctc loca on. To schedule a proctored exam at a SKYCTC campus, go to h p:// What is Starfish? Starfish is an early-alert system that allows you to connect with the people and services that can help you. Personalized Dashboard Manage upcoming appointments with advisors, instructors, tutors, librarians Manage assignments Track plans Recommenda ons from your Instructors Student Handbook We recommend all students access these websites for important informa on regarding student procedures, academic policies, and wellness informa on. A hard copy is available in the Student Affairs Suite of Building A, on Main Campus. To view the Student Code of Conduct: h p:// To view the Student Handbook: Sexual Harassment - pg. 29 Student Rights and Responsibili es - pg. 27 Informa on regarding HIV/STD s: Technology Information Ques ons Related to: Blackboard, Password Resets, or Account Ques ons GoKCTCS: available 24/7 Self Help: Account, Password Reset, or Other h p://help.southcentral.kctcs.edu/ Student Office 365: What is Office 365 Student Advantage and how do I get it? All KCTCS students who are currently enrolled in a course are eligible to install the full version of Office 365 Pro Plus on up to 5 devices for free. This includes PC, Mac, Apple tablets and phones, and Android tablets and phones. The so ware will con nue to work as long as you are enrolled in at least one class at a KCTCS college. To get instruc ons for installing Office 365 type the link below into you browser: h p://kctcs.edu/ /faqs.aspx Using the same link as above you will be able to get informa on on the following: How do I properly sign out of , SharePoint Online, or OneDrive? How do I change my password? How do I configure on my mobile device? What is the direct link to access my ? How do I configure automa c forwarding? As a new student when am I able to begin accessing my ? How long will my be available a er leaving the college? Bookstore Information Hours of Opera on Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Contact Informa on Building A Jus n Cavanaugh, Manager 56 57

32 SKYCTC Library & Learning Center Main Campus Bldg. C, Rm. 28 Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. KATI Campus Room 151 Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Glasgow Health Campus Bldg. B, Rm. 302 Monday Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Franklin Simpson Center Room 233 Monday Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Hours may vary on holidays, summer terms, or when classes are not in session. Library Help Click: h p://southcentral.kctcs.edu/academics/library Library links are also available from the Current Students and Academics SKYCTC web pages. Research: h p://southcentral.libguides.com Available anywhere, any me. A er Hours: Visit our partner libraries, Western Kentucky University Libraries or Warren County Public Library southcentral.libguides.com/partnerlibraries Tutoring Career & Academic Planning Center The Career and Academic Planning center is commi ed to providing services to guide our students in achieving their career and academic goals. Our goal is to provide clear career pathways for students to take charge of their career and academic success. This is accomplished by providing one-on-one career coaching and academic planning mee ngs, career workshops, academic development advising, and placement tes ng. Services offered: Career Pathway Coaching Academic Placement Tes ng Career explora on and skills assessment Developmental Educa on Planning Veteran Educa onal Benefits Services Prior Learning Credit Resume and Job Search Assistance Career Workshops Focus 2 Assessments: Focus 2 is an online, interac ve, self-guided career, major and educa on planning system. It will enable you to self-assess your career relevant personal quali es and explore career fields and major areas of study that are most compa ble with your goals and plans and learn how to self-manage their careers. To get started on Focus 2, contact the Career and Academic Planning Center. Addi onal resources can be found at: h p://southcentral.kctcs.edu/admissions/career Center Visit us: Main Campus, Building A or call Ready to Work/Work & Learn The Ready to Work/Work & Learn Program encourages the success of low-income students by helping them overcome barriers and start a career path to establish the tools for a be er future. The program is designed to promote the success of those Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC) students who receive KTAP benefits by helping them transi on into college life and providing them with a support system as they pursue a cer ficate, diploma, or degree. Math: We assist with COMPASS prepara on, calculator usage, and all math courses offered by the college. Wri ng: Wri ng tutors assist students with document forma ng, documenta on, (APA, MLA & Chicago), and also provide one-on-one wri ng consulta ons for essays and other wri ng-heavy assignments. Basic Computer Literacy: We will assist with basic computer skills, as well as assist with , Blackboard, and Student Self-Service. Scheduling Appointments: SKY-TLC@kctcs.edu or via Starfish TLC, Main C-22 and C-23 TLC, Glasgow Health B-301 Par cipants are provided assistance with: naviga ng the enrollment naviga ng the financial aid process career counseling advising mentoring referrals to community resources referrals to on-campus resources job readiness skills life skills academic success training In addi on, students who par cipate in the Ready to Work program have the opportunity to gain paid work experience with both private and non-profit employers through a work-study posi on. These placements can be either on campus or in the community in which the student lives. This work study placement meets KTAP work component requirements and the student is eligible to earn federal minimum wage for the me that they work. This income does not reduce the student s KTAP income. The RTW Coordinator works closely with the student s KTAP case manager to assure that the student accesses all available resources to be successful in college while remaining in compliance with KTAP regula ons. Through Ready to Work, educa on is a pathway to self-sufficiency! For more informa on contact Kelly Meredith at

33 Student Organizations When you re a student at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC), you re also a member of a caring, suppor ve, and ac ve community. Enhance your college experience through our rich network of student resources and out-of-the-classroom learning opportuni es. Please check the website for our latest news on Student Organiza ons. h p://southcentral.kctcs.edu/student_life Art Club Purpose: To get students involved in crea ve art projects on campus and to inform them of community art events. Open to: All students and faculty Who to contact to join: David Jones cdavid.jones@kctcs.edu Bertena Varney Bertena.varney@kctcs.edu Margaret Hook margaret.hook@kctcs.edu Culinary Arts Club Purpose: To promote engagement in the culinary experience and give students experience so they can be prepared for the real world. The Culinary Arts Club was started from the ground up. The money made is used for educa onal field trips and for community service events throughout the city. Open to: Culinary Students Who to contact to join: Jason Lindsey jason.lindsey@kctcs.edu Kelly Meredith kelly.meredith@kctcs.edu Gamma Beta Phi Purpose: Na onal Honor Society with Emphasis on Service Open to: All Students with 3.0 GPA and above Who to contact to join: Leah Wendt leah.wendt@kctcs.edu Teresa Ward teresa.ward@kctcs.edu Gay-Straight Alliance Purpose: The Gay-Straight Alliance hope to prove that we are a family not defined by sexual orienta on. Our goal is to provide unbiased support and encouragement for all members. We aim to promote educa on within our community, as well as ourselves. Focuses will be love, honor, and respect for all people while providing a nonjudgmental, safe, environment for its members. Open to: All people Who to contact to join: Gary Beagle gary.beagle@kctcs.edu Chris na Florence chris na.florence@kctcs.edu Student Organizations (Con nued) Health Occupa on Students of America (HOSA) Purpose: Na onally Recognized Health Organiza on, to develop leadership and technical HOSA skill competencies through a program of mo va on, awareness and recogni on, which is an integral part of the Health Science Educa on instruc onal program. Open to: Health Sciences students Who to contact to join: Angie Harlan angela.harlan@kctcs.edu Movie Club Purpose: To help build a bond between students. The more ac ve a student is in groups the more they will succeed in school. Many mes we do children s movies and this helps parents bond with other parents and share resources Students and family and friends meet at a movie theater and watch a movie. Many mes we meet before or a er to eat and talk. Open to: It is open to faculty, staff, and students. For any mee ngs on campus and family and friends can join at the off campus events Who to contact to join: Bertena Varney Bertena.varney@kctcs.edu David Jones cdavid.jones@kctcs.edu Claudean Ellis claudean.ellis@kctcs.edu Phi Theta Kappa Purpose: Na onal Community College Honors Program to recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students and provide opportuni es for individual growth and development through par cipa on in honors, leadership, service, and fellowship programming. Open to: Students with 3.5 GPA Who to contact to join: Jessica Bayer jessica.bayer@kctcs.edu Jason Dooley jason.dooley@kctcs.edu Davide a Konneh davide a.konneh@kctcs.edu Sam Mallory samantha.mallory@kctcs.edu Bruce Poteet bruce.poteet@kctcs.edu

34 Student Organizations (Con nued) SKY La no Club Purpose: We are a club that creates awareness in the campus community and celebrates Hispanic heritage. Spanish is not required. Open to: All students, faculty and staff Who to contact to join: Addi Hernandez addi.hinojoza@kctcs.edu Leah Wendt leah.wendt@kctcs.edu SKYlights Student Newspaper Purpose: SKYlights is a student newspaper serving Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College. This publica on brings together students who have an interest in wri ng and photography to offer informa on on exci ng events on campus, student opinion, and entertainment. Open to: all students Who to contact to join: Mark Brooks mark.brooks@kctcs.edu Sherry Youngquist sherry.youngquist@kctcs.edu Student Government Associa on (SGA) Purpose: To promote the welfare, growth, and development of student life in an environment of academic excellence, to represent the students in all phases of administra ve effort, and to provide a means of promo ng coopera ve efforts for the general welfare of the college community. Open to: All students Who to contact to join: Denna White denna.white@kctcs.edu Jessica Adams jessica.adams@kctcs.edu Kyle Barron kyle.barron@kctcs.edu Student Organizations (Con nued) The Bible Club Purpose: An organiza on of SKYCTC students, faculty and staff with a desire to read a learn from the Bible. Open to: All students, faculty and staff Who to contact to join: Angela Galloway angela.galloway@kctcs.edu Thomas Williams tommy.williams@kctcs.edu The Lions Club Purpose: Na onal Community Service Organiza on, to empower volunteers to serve their communi es, meet humanitarian needs, and encourage peace. Open to: All students Who to contact to join: Ray Haddix raymond.haddix@kctcs.edu Ken McKenney ken.mckenney@kctcs.edu Wordsmiths of SKYCTC Purpose: To have fun crea ng stories, poems, scripts, memoirs, and more. To par cipate in crea ve wri ng ac vi es and events. To promote crea ve wri ng at SKYCTC. Open to: current SKYCTC students, faculty, and staff Who to contact to join: Esther French esther.french@kctcs.edu Bruce Poteet bruce.poteet@kctcs.edu Student Veterans Alliance Purpose: Na onal Organiza on to create an atmosphere for student veterans to come together and support each other in their academic and employment goals. Open to: Students who are military veterans. Who to contact to join: Shawn Stovall shawn.stovall@kctcs.edu Teresa Ward teresa.ward@kctcs.edu

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37 SKYCTC Campus Locations Main Campus 1845 Loop Drive Bowling Green, KY (270) Kentucky Advanced Technology Institute (KATI) Campus 1127 Morgantown Road Bowling Green, KY (270) Franklin-Simpson Center 175 Davis Drive Franklin, KY (270) Transpark Center 221 Commonwealth Blvd. Bowling Green, KY (270) Glasgow Health Campus 129 State Avenue Glasgow, KY (270) Glasgow Technology Campus 500 Hilltopper Way Glasgow, KY (270)