Becoming HER | BCTC

Becoming HER

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Becoming H∙E∙R is a program established to support the growth and development of female students. Becoming H∙E∙R intends to increase, encourage, and support educational success. This female empowerment program is designed to address the needs of women. Becoming H∙E∙R will also strive to develop valuable leadership skills at Bluegrass Community and Technical College. This retention program will foster a supportive environment for students to learn and grow as active members of the community and as individuals through education.

Core Functions

  1. Coaching/Mentoring  
  2. Academic Support
  3. Student Success

Program Requirements

  • Students must be enrolled at BCTC as a credential seeking student.
  • Participants expected to attend monthly discussions. Discussions are co-facilitated by a Community Leader and a BCTC Employee.
  • Students will engage in a shared-learning experience.

Benefits of Becoming H∙E∙R

    • Strong connections with other students
    • Building relationships with Community Leaders, Faculty & Staff
    • Mentoring
    • Topic Discussions 
    • Social and Cultural Activities
    • Academic Support

For more information, please email BL-BecomingHer@kctcs.edu.

Becoming HER Candid Conversations

Becoming Her Candid Conversation Sessions will be conducted in-person at the Newtown Campus, Classroom Building, Room 105-107.

Spring 2025 Dates for Candid Conversation

  • February 11, 2025
  • February 25, 2025
  • March 11, 2025
  • March 25, 2025
  • April 8, 2025
  • April 22, 2025

Meeting reminders will be sent via email and/or text.

 

I am Honorable, Empowered, Resilient

Contact

Tania Crawford Gross
Associate Vice President/Dean of Students
tania.crawford@kctcs.edu
(859) 246-6580

Kauai Thurman
Director of African American Student Initiatives
kauai.thurman@kctcs.edu
(859) 246-6471