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Choristers Perform Fall Variety Show October 23
ECTC Choristers will perform their Fall Variety Show on Thursday, October 23, at 8 p.m. in the Science Auditorium. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



Domestic Violence Awareness Candlelight Vigil
In observance of Domestic Violence Awareness month, The Phoenix Club, an Elizabethtown Community and Technical College student organization, along with SpringHaven, will host the 8th annual candlelight vigil on the campus of ECTC on Thursday, October 23, 2008 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Room 112 of the Administration Building. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



Hardin Co Attorney Steve Bland to Speak at ECTC
Steve Bland, Hardin County Attorney, will speak at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College on Wednesday, October 22 about the question on the Hardin County ballot regarding county government structure. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



ECTC Poetry Series Begins October 23
ECTC kicks off its annual Poetry Series on Thursday, October 23, at 7 p.m. with readings by two accomplished poets. The Evening of Poetry, which will begin with 20 minutes of open mic, will feature J. Steven Rhodes and David Harrity. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



ECTC's Higdon Elected VP of KSRC
Rebecca Higdon, Elizabethtown Community and Technical Colleges Director of Clinical Education for the Respiratory Care Program, has been elected to a one-year term as Vice President of the Kentucky Society for Respiratory Care (KSRC). ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



First Baptist Church Hosts College Info Session
The First Baptist Church Scholarship Committee, along with local college representatives, will host an open forum for African American high school students and parents on Oct. 28, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 107 Bishop Lane, Elizabethtown, Ky. This forum, We Believe In You, will cover admission policies, financial aid, scholarships, and other necessary information valuable to minorities entering college. There will be refreshments and door prizes at this free event.. To reserve a seat or for more information, contact Ms. Pamela Harper (coordinator) at (270)706-8434. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



Kia Donates Six Engines to ECTC
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College continues to strengthen its relationships with the automotive community, as evidenced by the recent donation by Kia Motors America of six late model 3.5-liter V6 engines for use in the colleges Automotive Program. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



PATRICIA WALSH RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD
Patricia Walsh, of Upton, was honored with the National Educational Office Professional of the Year award by the National Association of Educational Office Professionals at their Annual Conference and Institute in Broomfield, CO in July. This award has been given each year since 1973 by the NAEOP at the annual conference. Patricia is only the second person from Kentucky to receive this prestigious award. Nominees are evaluated on their educational background, continuing education and update training, and their membership and service to the AEOP. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



ECTC to Host DebateWatch 2008
DebateWatch is a voter education program of the Commission on Presidential Debates. Organizations, libraries, colleges, and universities across the country are hosting DebateWatch this election season. The program brings citizens together to watch the televised debates, talk about what they learned, and discuss the candidates. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



Supreme Court Chief Justice John D. Minton at ECTC
In recognition of Constitution Day, Chief Justice John D. Minton, Jr. will speak at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College about Constitutional issues. The event will take place on Wednesday, September 17 at 7 p.m. in the colleges Science Auditorium and is free and open to the public. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



Free "Options" Workshop for Unemployed Workers
Five years ago, when two large manufacturing plants in Elizabethtown laid off approximately 1,000 workers, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College partnered with several local organizations and offered free workshops to provide support and guidance to people facing an uncertain future. Hundreds of workers took advantage of the workshops, which helped them learn about finding new jobs, education and training options, managing their finances, and resources to assist with personal and family issues. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



Mark Twain Presentation Sept. 6
Kentucky Country Music Association Comedian of the Year and Elizabethtown resident Jim Roberts will bring his one-man theatrical presentation, Mark Twain: Steamboats and Anecdotes, to Elizabethtown Community and Technical College on Saturday, Sept. 6. All proceeds from the 7:30 p.m. performance in ECTCs Science Building Auditorium will help fund scholarships for ECTC students. The presentation is sponsored by the ECTC Student Government Association. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



Fall Registration Schedule
Students can register August 12 and 13 for Fall Semester classes, which begin August 18, 2008 at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



ECTC's Mudd Appointed to Kentucky Board of Nursing
Susan Mudd, Program Coordinator of the Associate Degree in Nursing Program at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, was appointed by Governor Steve Beshear to the Kentucky Board of Nursing. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



Workshops for Displaced Workers
On Thursday, July 31, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, in partnership with other local agencies, will offer two free workshops for employees being laid off from Dana Corporation and Fort Knox National Company. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



ECTC Open House Monday, August 4, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
What: ECTC Open House When: Monday, August 4, 6  7:30 p.m. Where: Regional Postsecondary Education Center, 2nd Floor, ECTC Main Campus Who: Anyone interested in enrolling or learning more about ECTC programs, services, and processes. POC: For more information call 270-706-8800 ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



Video Game Design Camp Offered at ECTC in July
This summer Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is offering the perfect summer camp for 11-17-year-old video-gamers. Video Game Design Camp, offered at ECTC for only $145, is identical to the camps offered at MIT, Stanford, UCLA, Rutgers, Duke and 45 other colleges and universities for $700 - $900. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



Groundbreaking Set For June 10 at 3 p.m.
Groundbreaking ceremonies will be held Tuesday, June 10 for the new Regional Postsecondary Education Center Phase II Building at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (ECTC). ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



Two Faculty and Staff Honored at New Horizons
Two of Elizabethtown Community and Technical Colleges finest were among the faculty and staff honored at the Kentucky Community and Technical College System New Horizons Awards banquet on May 19, recognizing quality and excellence in teaching and service. Associate Professor Anthony Slone, Elizabethtown, received the faculty award, and Math Instructional Specialist Susan Berry, Vine Grove, received the staff award. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



Eight Graduate from President's Leadership Program
Eight members of Elizabethtown Community and Technical Colleges faculty and staff graduated from the 2007-2008 ECTC Presidents Leadership Program. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



ECTC Graduation To Be Held Monday, May 19, 2008
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College will hold its 43nd annual commencement on Monday, May 19, at 7 p.m. in the gymnasium at Central Hardin High School in Elizabethtown. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



Groundbreaking at Springfield Campus May 15
Groundbreaking ceremonies will be held Thursday, May 15 for the new Springfield Campus of Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (ECTC). ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



Choristers Present Spring Concert on Tues, May 6
The Elizabethtown Community and Technical College Choristers will present their Spring Concert Tuesday, May 6 at 8:00 p.m. in the Science Auditorium. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



Operation Green...Creating a Dialogue at ECTC
The Phi Theta Kappa chapter at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College will be sponsoring an environmental event that you dont want to miss! ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



Spring Activites and Events on Campus
ECTC will be a busy campus this Spring. The following is a list of activities that are free and open to the public. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



Phoenix Club Hosts Violence Awareness Activities
Because April is Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month, the Phoenix Club of Elizabethtown Community and Technical College will host its Second Annual Child Abuse Awareness Candlelight Vigil on April 16th at 7:00 p.m. in Room 112 of the Administration Building. The room will be open from 9 a.m., providing information in the form of handouts, displays and videos to increase awareness and remember the victims of child abuse. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



Elizabethtown Japanese School Celebrates Milestone
The Elizabethtown Japanese School (EJS) celebrated its 20th anniversary in November, and chose to use the proceeds from an open house to provide a collection of books related to Japanese culture to the Elizabethtown Community and Technical College library. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



ECTC Hosts Health Care Reform Debate
Health care reform is a hot topic on political, social, and economic agendas, and is a key issue in this years presidential race. Elizabethtown Community and Technical College will host a debate on this important and complex subject, focusing on single payer health care, one of the many options to be considered in health care reform. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



Education Students Donate Books to "Panther Place"
On Wednesday, March 26, students in Elizabethtown Community and Technical Colleges Education Program donated books and individual CD players for children at the Panther Place after-school program at Valley View Education Center in Elizabethtown. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



Choristers present Spring Variety Show on April 1
The Elizabethtown Community and Technical College Choristers will present their Spring Variety Show Tuesday, April 1 at 8:00 p.m. in the Science Auditorium of the College. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



Seven More Students Say "Yes I Can"
Seven young area residents were the third group to successfully complete the first phase in Elizabethtown Community and Technical Colleges YES I Can program, when they graduated from the Human Resources tract. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



Celebrate Women's History Month
Celebrate Womens History Month ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



Kentucky Author Crystal Wilkinson to Read at ECTC
Kentucky author Crystal Wilkinson will give a reading from her works on Thursday March 20 at 7 pm at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College in the Administration Buildings Morrison Gallery. Wilkinson will also sign her books, which will be for sale at the reading. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



Phi Theta Kappa Chapter Wins Regional Awards
The Elizabethtown Community and Technical College chapter of the Honor Society Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Lambda Delta, attended the Kentucky Regional Convention on March 7 and 8. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



Classical Guitarist Kevin Shank to Perform at ECTC
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College will present An Afternoon of Classical Guitar, performed by Kevin Shank. The concert will be held in the Morrison Gallery of the college at 3 p.m., Sunday, March 30. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



Career/Technical Education Open House Feb. 21
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 18 of the 20 fastest growing occupations with the next decade will require career and technical education. Now is the time to explore a variety of those careers at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



DHStudents Mark Childrens Dental Health Month
Dental hygiene students from Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (ECTC) will be visiting local elementary schools to make presentations as part of the local observance of National Childrens Dental Health Month. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



Eight Students Say Yes I Can
Eight young area residents successfully completed the first phase in Elizabethtown Community and Technical Colleges YES I Can program, when they graduated from the Human Resources tract. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



ECTC Sponsors KY Historian at Lincoln Bicentennial
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College will sponsor a special presentation at the Hodgenville Lincoln Bicentennial Kick-Off celebration on Sunday, February 10. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



ECTC Awarded Upward Bound Grant
A new Upward Bound grant awarded to Elizabethtown Community and Technical College will help a total of 50 students in Grayson, Green, and Hart Counties prepare to succeed in college and careers. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



College Goal Sunday Free Financial Aid Help
College Goal Sunday, a statewide charitable program providing free information and assistance to families applying for college financial aid, will take place at 2 p.m., Sunday, January 27, at 20 sites in 19 Kentucky communities, including Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



ECTC Dean's List/President's Honor List Announced
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College has announced the names of students who made the Presidents Honor List and the Deans List for Fall 2007 Semester. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



Toyota Continues Support of ECTC Automotive Progra
Students in Elizabethtown Community and Technical Colleges Automotive Technology Program will have two new Toyota vehicles to use as learning tools this Spring Semester. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



ECTC Diesel Program Receives Award of Excellence
Elizabethtown Community and Technical Colleges Diesel Department recently received the State Award of Excellence from the Automotive Industry Planning Council. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



Five ECTC Students Selected for
The 2008 edition of Whos Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges will include the names of five students from Elizabethtown Community and Technical College who have been selected as national outstanding campus leaders. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



Registration for Spring Semester
Students are encouraged to apply now and register soon for Spring Semester classes, which begin January 14, 2007 at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



Employees Win Top Educational Office Awards
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College made history by bringing home the top awards from the annual Kentucky Association of Educational Office Professionals Fall Conference. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



New Scholarship in Memory of Former Faculty Member
A new scholarship fund has been established at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College to honor the memory of a former faculty member and long-time Hardin County resident. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



ECTC Choristers Present Holiday Concert
The Elizabethtown Community and Technical College Choristers will present their Holiday Concert Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 8:00 p.m. in the ECTC Science Auditorium. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



ECTC Presents Free Candlelight Concert on November
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College will present a Candlelight Concert Sunday, November 25 at 3:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Pear Orchard Road, Elizabethtown. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



ECTC Hosts AIDS Memorial Quilts, Awareness Events
Each year, the international community recognizes December 1st as World AIDS Day. In our community this year, it will be preceded by AIDS Awareness Month, hosted by ECTC and culminating in an exhibit of seven blocks from the AIDS Memorial Quilt and a community vigil on November 29. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



Reel World String Band to Perform on Nov 15
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College will present a concert by the Reel World String Band on Thursday, November 15, at 7 p.m. in the Morrison Gallery, Administration Building, of the College. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



Dental Hygiene/Dental Assisting Program Update
Elizabethtown Community and Technical Colleges Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting program is taking applications for classes starting in Fall of 2008. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



ECTC Develops New Respiratory Care Program
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College has announced plans to offer a new program to help meet Kentuckys critical shortage of allied health practitioners. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



ECTC Recognizes 2007 Distinguished Alumni
Ten Elizabethtown Community and Technical College alumni will be recognized Monday, October 22, for exemplary service to their professions and communities with induction into the college's Hall of Distinguished Alumni. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



Social & Behavioral Sc. Seminars Focus on AIDS
During the month of November, Elizabethtown Community and Technical Colleges Social and Behavioral Science Seminars will focus on several aspects of AIDS as it affects our communities and the world. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



Domestic Violence Awareness Candlelight Vigil
In observance of Domestic Violence Awareness month, The Phoenix Club, an ECTC student organization, along with SpringHaven, will host the 7th annual candlelight vigil on the campus of ECTC on Monday, October 29, 2007 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Room 112 of the Administration Building. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



Salsa Rhythms at ECTC
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is hosting an evening of Latin Music, Salsa Rhythms at ECTC, on Thursday, October 25, at 6 p.m. in the Science Auditorium. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



Annual Social & Behavioral Science Seminars Begin
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College presents the first session in the 31st Annual Series of Social and Behavioral Science Seminars on Tuesday, October 23 at 7 p.m. in the colleges Science Auditorium. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



ECTC Nursing Coordinator Earns Certified Nurse Edu
Susan Mudd, Program Coordinator of the Associate Degree in Nursing Program at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, was awarded the Certified Nurse Educator credential from the National League for Nursing, which is the national organization that promotes not only the nursing profession but also nursing education. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



ECTC Hosts Engineering Day for High Schools
On Thursday, September 27, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College welcomed more than 180 local high school juniors and seniors to explore careers in engineering at its first Engineering Day. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



Students cross oceans to create eco-friendly house
Published in The News-Enterprise on October 11, 2007 ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



ECTC Japanese School Celebrates 20 Years
Open House Marks Two Decades for Japanese School

Elizabethtown Community and Technical Colleges Japanese School will celebrate its 20th anniversary Saturday, Nov. 3 with an open house from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



Upcoming Events/Exhibits at Morrison Gallery
Free to the Public!

The following exhibits and events are held at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College in the Morrison Gallery of the Administration Building and are free and open to the public. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 706-8530 maryjo.king@kctcs.edu



KIA Trains Technicians at ECTC
Training tomorrows Technicians Today!

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College recently hosted three days of training by KIA for local KIA dealerships and automotive technicians. ....Read More

Mary Jo King (270) 769-2371



A Second Chance to Enroll in Fall Semester Classes
Bi-Term Courses Available

People who missed registration deadlines for Fall Semester classes at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College can still enroll in Bi-term classes, which start on October 11. ....Read More

To enroll or for more information call 270-706-8800, Fort Knox 270-706-8858/502-942-0101 or toll-free 877-246-2322.


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