KRS 164.580: Kentucky Community and Technical College System -- Curricula -- Goals

-- Degree, certificate, and diploma programs -- Duties of president.

(1) The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is established and shall

provide:

(a) A general two (2) year academic curriculum with credits transferable to two

(2) year and four (4) year colleges and universities;

(b) Technical and semiprofessional programs of two (2) years or less;

(c) Within a two (2) year college curriculum, courses in general education,

including adult education, not necessarily intended for transfer nor technically

oriented; and

(d) Services to Kentucky's employers and the general public to provide

continuing education and customized training for purposes of improving the

knowledge and skills of Kentucky workers and citizens in all regions of the

state.

(2) The KCTCS shall be responsive to the needs of students and employers in all

regions of the Commonwealth with accessible education and training to support the

lifelong learning needs of Kentucky citizens in order to:

(a) Increase the basic academic and literacy skills of adults through adult basic

education and remedial education services;

(b) Increase the technical skills and professional expertise of Kentucky workers

through associate and technical degrees, diploma, and certificate programs;

(c) Increase the access for students to complete prebaccalaureate associate

degrees;

(d) Enhance the relationship of credentials between secondary and postsecondary

programs which permit secondary students to enter programs through early

admission, advanced placement, or dual enrollment;

(e) Facilitate transfers of credit between certificate, diploma, technical, and

associate degree programs;

(f) Develop a pool of educated citizens to support the expansion of existing

business and industry and the recruitment of new business and industry;

(g) Enhance the flexibility and adaptability of Kentucky workers in an ever -

changing and global economy through continuing education and customized

training for business and industry;

(h) Promote the cultural and economic well -being of the communities through out

Kentucky; and

(i) Improve the quality of life for Kentucky's citizens.

(3) Students attending a college under the administration of the board of regents for the

KCTCS may pursue a degree, certificate, or diploma through the following

programs:

(a) Associate degree programs developed by the KCTCS, approved by the board

of regents and the Council on Postsecondary Education. The board of regents

shall confer degrees and award diplomas for the approved programs;

(b) Joint degree programs developed between t he KCTCS and other institutions;

and

(c) Certificate and diploma programs developed by the KCTCS and reviewed by

the board of regents that do not lead to an associate degree.

(4) The board of regents for the KCTCS shall expedite, whenever possible, action on

requests for any new technical or associate degree program of a vocational -

technical or occupational nature.

(5) The president of the KCTCS shall be responsible for oversight and management of

the system, including but not limited to:

(a) The supervision of all administrative and managerial aspects of the KCTCS's

operations, including personnel matters and fiscal management;

(b) Oversight of the operational and facilities plans of the KCTCS;

(c) Establishment of partnerships with community members, local governments,

and other entities to enhance the mission of the KCTCS; and

(d) Approval, modification, and discontinuance of academic and workforce

programs after input and recommendations from college faculty relating to

curriculum and consultation with the board of regents.