Also, CPE delegates to the Board of Regents the authority to approve academic programs. McCreary Center of Somerset Community College is dedicated. June 1999 - Ground is broken for a new building at Madisonville Community College. President McCall signs an agreement that establishes an integrated dental health program in Eastern and Central Kentucky. Enrollment management project focuses on retention, recruitment and marketing.
Regents also approve the first degree candidates in technical colleges.
Board of Regents authorizes consolidations of functions, services and programs by colleges in Louisville and Madisonville. Program enrolls 635 students in the first semester. Also, Governor Patton participates in opening of Pikeville Campus. September 2000 - Enrollment in credit programs in the 28 community and technical colleges exceeds 50,000 for the first time. Regents approve consolidation of functions, services and programs in Owensboro Community and Technical colleges.