Larry Ferguson honored for his time as KCTCS acting president

Published on Dec 15, 2023

Kentucky Community and Technical College System is extending its thanks to Larry Ferguson, Ph.D., for serving as KCTCS acting president from February to December 2023. Dr. Ferguson was asked to serve as acting president after the departure of Dr. Paul Czarapata in February and he graciously stepped into the role without hesitation.

“We’re a family – we’re a system. I was honored to be asked to serve as acting president. It meant a lot of travel between Ashland and the System Office in Versailles, but it was a worthy endeavor,” said Ferguson. “I’m glad to be returning to my day job – serving as president of Ashland Community and Technical College – and I look forward to incoming President Ryan Quarles taking the helm soon.”

KCTCS Board of Regents Chair Barry Martin honored Ferguson at the quarterly board meeting Dec. 7-8. “This year has had its share of unexpected surprises for our system, but Dr. Ferguson has been the constant, steady presence we needed. Our board has especially appreciated the open line of communication that Dr. Ferguson maintained; we thank him for his service.”

Quarles will begin as the fourth president of KCTCS on Jan. 1, 2024.