Community

Transitioning to Success

Dual Credit

Von Smith

Student Engagement & Transitions Coach

Newtown Campus
Classroom Building, Room 110

(859) 246-6853

vsmith0224@kctcs.edu

Biography

Von Smith received his Bachelor’s in Science in Marketing Research from Knoxville College in 1997; this degree was then followed by a Master’s in Business Administration in Sports Management with an emphasis on Sports Law from Midway University. Currently, Von is a doctoral candidate with the University of Dayton, en route to obtaining his Doctor of Education (Ed.D) in Organizational Leadership.

From 1998-1999, Von served as the Dean of Students of Knoxville College’s Family Life Center for At-Risk Youth. From 2001-2015, he was the Head Track & Field Coach and an advisor for Kentucky State University. In 2016, he was a credit recovery teacher for Frankfort Independent schools, lasting until 2017. In 2023, Von joined the Bluegrass Community & Technical College family as the Student Engagement & Transitions Coach in the Dual Credit department.

Services
Application & Enrollment Guiding high school students in the BCTC application process Preparing students in the application and use of varying necessary documents for enrollment (e.g. the Dual Credit Application, enrollment in BCTC, accessibility forms)
Student Services Introducing and guiding high school students to the services available for them as BCTC students, both on campus and online Educating students of BCTC financial offerings and scholarships Connecting dual credit students with on-campus organizations that are engaging and supportive Connecting dual credit students with appropriate resources for needs outside the scope of the dual credit department (e.g. library services, accessibility services, Title IX, etc.) Providing engaging and educational events throughout the semester to keep students engaged and connected Advocating for students in various situations and acting as a supportive voice during times of need or hardship
Advising Encouraging and mentoring student academic success through bi-weekly meetings Assisting students in the creation of an academic plan that includes and emphasizes transition into BCTC enrollment or enrollment at a four-year institution

Services

Application & Enrollment

Guiding high school students in the BCTC application process
Preparing students in the application and use of varying necessary documents for enrollment (e.g. the Dual Credit Application, enrollment in BCTC, accessibility forms)

Student Services

Introducing and guiding high school students to the services available for them as BCTC students, both on campus and online
Educating students of BCTC financial offerings and scholarships
Connecting dual credit students with on-campus organizations that are engaging and supportive
Connecting dual credit students with appropriate resources for needs outside the scope of the dual credit department (e.g. library services, accessibility services, Title IX, etc.)
Providing engaging and educational events throughout the semester to keep students engaged and connected
Advocating for students in various situations and acting as a supportive voice during times of need or hardship

Advising

Encouraging and mentoring student academic success through bi-weekly meetings
Assisting students in the creation of an academic plan that includes and emphasizes transition into BCTC enrollment or enrollment at a four-year institution

Next Steps

Schedule a meeting with Von