BSCTC Announces Actions on COVID-19
Prestonsburg, Ky — Big Sandy Community & Technical College is committed to maintaining the health and safety of our students.
The college leadership team is working with state and local government and health officials, along with public school and university partners, to carefully monitor coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in our region.
“COLLEGE faculty and staff understand the current state of emergency and have been preparing for several weeks to continue instruction while meeting community health needs,” President Zylka said. “This preparation includes determining how classes can be delivered if traditional on-site education is no longer an option.”
Unlike the universities, BSCTC has no students living on campus. Additionally, the technical programs BSCTC require access to equipment for hands-on training and skill assessment. BSCTC also offers dual credit classes at local public schools and employment training at local businesses.
At this time, the local health department perceives minimal risk for our students, faculty and staff. However, if that changes or if Gov. Beshear shuts down public schools, BSCTC will immediately move to online instruction and make appropriate campus closure decisions.
In the meantime, we are following CDC guidelines and will continue additional daily cleaning. These protocols include more frequent cleaning and disinfecting of classrooms, restrooms, student centers and other places where students and the public gather.
For the most current information on how the 16 colleges of KCTCS are responding to COVID-19, visit https://kctcs.edu/covid-19/.
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Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) provides accessible quality educational opportunities for student success, promotes economic growth and enhances the quality of life of its constituents. As the region’s premier community and technical college, BSCTC continues to be recognized as the first choice for higher education; academic achievement; cultural enrichment; student success; and community, workforce and economic development. With campuses in Prestonsburg, Paintsville, Hager Hill and Pikeville, BSCTC offers 30 programs and more than 200 credentials. Visit www.bigsandy.kctcs.edu to learn more.
