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Global Learning

BCTC Global Learning is here to serve immigrant, international, and emerging multilingual students. We also provide leadership and support global initiatives.

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BCTC Global Learning

BCTC Global Learning is here to serve refugees, immigrants, international, and emerging multilingual students. We also provide leadership and support global initiatives.

Our programs focus on:

  • Study abroad and study away planning and support
  • Creating and connecting to global experiential learning
  • Cross-cultural workshops and opportunities for collaboration
  • International partnerships for the college community 

We recognize, embrace, and support the experiences and needs of our global learners. We do this by providing safe, creative spaces for personal & professional growth. Your community has a home at BCTC.

The Global Learning Center houses the following programs/services:

  • International Student Services
  • Northern Migrant Education Regional Center
  • Refugee Vocational and Career Training
  • Immigrant Retention and Engagement
  • Student Abroad and Global Learning Initiatives
  • Community College Initiative Program
  • Immigrants Career Navigation

Our home is at Newtown Campus in Classroom Building 103/104. We're in the Multicultural and Global Learning Center (MGLC). The MGLC is a collaboration between Global Learning and the Office of Culture and Engagement

Global Learning Photos

Interested in seeing photos of our students, staff, and past events?

Visit our Global Learning collection on Flickr! (new window)

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Stay connected! @bctcglobal (new window)

Featured Resources

For a comprehensive list, please visit our Community Resources page.

Global Learning

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Contact Us

Contact us with any questions or concerns. 

Global Learning Center

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erin.howard@kctcs.edu 

(859) 246-6436

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Languages: English / 日本語 (Japanese)

ashley.mcqueary@kctcs.edu 

(859) 246-4616

Classroom Building 103D | Newtown Campus

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Languages: Lingala, Otetela, Zulu, English

Newtown Campus Classroom Building 103

theresa.welo@kctcs.edu 

(859) 246-6887

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Global Career Navigation

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Languages: English / Spanish 

eddy.andrade@kctcs.edu 

Newtown Campus Classroom Building 103H

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Northern Migrant Education Center

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Languages/Idiomas: English / Español

laura.puente@kctcs.edu

Office: (859) 246-4652

Cell: (859) 576-9638

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jessica.landwehr@kctcs.edu

Office: (859) 246-4616

Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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Languages/Idiomas: English / Spanish 

caterina.lunari@kctcs.edu 

Office: (859)-246-6331 

Cell: (859)-317-3593 

emelinda.perkins@kctcs.edu 

Cell: (859) 447-7168

lisne.rodriguez@kctcs.edu 

Cell: 859.447.7058

Office: 859.246.4616

Refugee Vocational Training Program

BCTC Newtown Campus, CB 104A 

BCTC Leestown Campus, Building A - room 203

Office: 859-246-6557

boaz.katina@kctcs.edu 

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BCTC Leestown Campus, Building A - room 203

(859) 246-6544 

mata.yanez@kctcs.edu 

Community College Initiative Program

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Languages: English /日本語 (Japanese)

abby.edwards@kctcs.edu 

(859) 246-6446 

Newtown Campus, Classroom Building 104B