
Global Learning
BCTC Global Learning
BCTC Global Learning is here to serve immigrant, 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:
- Latinx and Immigrant Services Office (LISO)
- International Student Services
- Northern Migrant Education Regional Center
- Refugee Career Pathways
- Student Abroad and Global Learning Initiatives
Our home is at Newtown Campus in Classroom Building 103/104. We're in the new Multicultural and Global Learning Center (MGLC). The MGLC is a collaboration between Global Learning and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Global Learning Staff
Photo caption: BCTC Global Learning staff.
From left to right: Danni Quintos, Carlos Aguilar, Erin Howard, Brian Schanding, Patrick
Irakiza, Mary K. Porter, Laura Puente, and Sarah Galvin.
Global Learning Photos
Interested in seeing photos of our students, staff, and past events?
Visit our Global Learning collection on Flickr! (new window)
Featured Resources
For a comprehensive list, please visit our Community Resources page.
Global Learning
Mental Health
Contact Us
Contact us with any questions or concerns.
Global Learning Center
Pronouns: She / Her / Ella
Languages/Idiomas: English / Español
erin.howard@kctcs.edu
(859) 246-6436
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brian.schanding@kctcs.edu
(859) 246-4647
Latinx and Immigrant Services Office
Pronouns: He / Him / El
Languages: English / Français / Swahili / Kinyarwanda / Kirundi
patrick.irakiza@kctcs.edu
500 Newtown Pike, CB 104C
Lexington, KY 40506
(859) 246-4659
Northern Migrant Education Center
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Languages/Idiomas: English / Español
laura.puente@kctcs.edu
Office: (859) 246-4616
Cell: (859) 576-9638
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Languages/Idiomas: English / Español
jessica.landwehr@kctcs.edu
(859) 246-6245
Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Languages/Idiomas: English / Español
diana.copher@kctcs.edu
Office: (859) 246-6378
Cell: (859) 317-3593
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Languages/Idiomas: English / Español
alex.swetnam@kctcs.edu
Cell: (859) 447-7168
Refugee Career Pathway
Pronouns: She / Her / Hers
Languages: English / French
500 Newtown Pike, CB 103D
karissa.porter@kctcs.edu
Office: (859) 246-6323
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