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Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) "provides access to educational, cultural, and social opportunities
for residents of the Big Sandy Region" as stated in its mission statement
[1].
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BSCTC provides a variety of student support programs, services, and activities that effectively meet the needs of the
entire student body. Student support programs and services include recruitment of potential students, campus tours,
admissions, orientation for new students, placement assessments, advising and counseling, financial aid, financial aid
advising, evaluation of transcripts, and registration. Additional support is available for all students through
- Master Advising exists to ensure access and success of all at-risk students
[2]
- Adult Basic Education provides services to assist students with improving basic skills
[3];
- First Year Experience is a program designed to help students achieve a successful transition to college
[4];
- Center for Enrichment Resources assists all students by providing tutoring services
[5];
- Career and Transfer Center is dedicated to assisting students with transfer options, job readiness workshops,
placement file assistance and career planning
[6];
- Student Help Desk is a local online help desk designed to assist students with technology issues
[7];
- Ready to Work is a program designed to assist low-income parents attending college
[8];
- Disability Services is dedicated to meeting students' ADA documented needs
[9];
- Veteran Assistance is provided to assist veterans in securing VA benefits
[10];
- Honors Program is a program designed to provide a challenging environment for students with above average ACT
scores and high school credentials [11];
- Wellness Center promotes the physical health of students, employees and the community by providing a modern
wellness facility [12];
- College/Career Day provides the opportunity for current and prospective students to learn about BSCTC
educational opportunities [13];
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BSCTC Job Fair is an event designed to bring employers on campus to assist students with employment applications,
employment interviews and job readiness
[14].
Additional information concerning these services may be found in the BSCTC eCatalog
[15]
and the BSCTC
student handbook [16].
Students have the opportunity to participate in cultural diversity activities, student clubs and organizations, student
activities, and music and drama programs. Examples include, but are not limited to:
- Cultural Diversity Activities
[17]
-guest speakers and special presentations for Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, International Day, Appalachian
History Month, Women's History Month, visiting Chinese scholars' presentations to area schools, other KCTCS colleges,
and organizations
- Student Clubs and Organizations
[18]
-Vocational Industrial Clubs of America
(VICA) [19],
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), Kentucky Association of Nursing Students (KANS), Phi Theta Kappa, Criminal
Justice, Community Awareness Reaches Everyone (CARE), Gamers, Information Technology (IT)
- Student Activities-Welcome Back Picnic, Ice Cream Social, Voter Registration, Halloween Safe House, Thanksgiving
Appreciation Dinner, March Madness, Multicultural Day, 70's Dress Up Day, Community Easter Egg Hunt and Annual Student
Cookout
- Music and Drama Programs
[20]
-Big Sandy Singers, Big Sandy Idol Competition, Women Community Chorus, Big
Sandy Community Players, Children's Theatre Program
High school students from the BSCTC service area benefit from student learning opportunities through the Collegiate Beginnings
program [21],
History Day competition,
VICA competition [19],
College/Career Day [13],
and a wide variety of previously mentioned activities and presentations. High school students may also access our website to
apply for admissions, request information, schedule a campus tour, review academic program offerings, Financial Aid and
Scholarships, and Library Services.
Enhanced access to educational opportunities is provided through the availability of On-Line Registration and Distance Learning
Classes [22].
Additionally, BSCTC's Online Account Access gives students the ability to view their class schedules, view/print grades,
register for classes, pay tuition and view financial aid and
Business Office account information [23].
This structure supports communication with faculty and staff. Additionally, the structure allows for students to be contacted
should the offices of Financial Aid, Business, or Admissions and Records need information to complete financial aid files,
arrange payment plans or complete admissions files.
Student support programs, services, and activities are assessed by the use of evaluations with assistance from the
Institutional Effectiveness Office. Examples include registration process, Center for Enrichment Resources assistance and
usage, Orientation, Student Activities, Technology Center, Wellness Center, Registration surveys and Exit surveys. According
to the 2007 Registration Survey, 84% of students felt that the registration process was organized and efficient; 88% felt that
college employees were courteous and helpful; 87% of students had a positive experience with the registration process; 85%
were satisfied with the admissions process; 73% were satisfied with their academic advisor; 70% were satisfied with On-line
registration; 65% were satisfied with counseling; 69% were satisfied with the Financial Aid Office; 82% were satisfied with
the Business Office and 71% were satisfied with the
bookstore [24].
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