KCTCS Presidential Search
Presidential Update
Ryan Quarles selected as fourth president of KCTCS
Following a national search, the Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents chose Ryan Quarles, Ed.D. and J.D., both a native son and former community college student, as its fourth president.
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Presidential Search
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) is conducting a search for its fourth President. Its third president, Dr. Paul Czarapata, departed in February; currently, Dr. Larry Ferguson, President of Ashland Community and Technical college, is serving as KCTCS Acting President until a replacement is selected. This page provides information about the Presidential search including various resource materials and updates.
The Association of Governing Boards has been selected by the KCTCS Board of Regents to assist with the national search.
Finalists Announced
Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) Board Chair Mr. Barry Martin announced today the finalists for the position of KCTCS President.
The finalists are:
Dr. Dean McCurdy, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea, President, Mott Community College, Flint, Michigan
Dr. Ryan Quarles, Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture
