Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College
requests the honor of your presence at the
Inauguration
OF
Dr. Andrea Lee Harrison
ELEVENTH PRESIDENT
Investiture Ceremony
Friday, November 21, 2025 | 1:30 P.M.
Hazen Theater ~ Godbey Appalachian Center
700 College Rd., Cumberland, KY 40823
Reception to Follow in Stagnolia Gallery
Delegates
The inauguration of a college president is a celebration not only of that institution but of the entire academic community. SKCTC welcomes delegates to participate in the academic processional of the Presidential Inauguration Ceremony. Delegates are members of the faculty or administration or an individual appointed to represent an academic institution or learned society.
This historic occasion on Friday, November 21, 2025, will bring together colleagues and friends from across higher education and government, and your presence in the academic procession would be a meaningful part of this celebration.
RSVP
Please kindly reply by November 14, 2025, to ensure inclusion in the printed investiture ceremony program.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Delegate Luncheon
Time: 11 am - 12:30 pm (come and go; no programming)
Location: Robinson Porch, Falkenstine Hall
700 College Rd., Cumberland, KY 40823
Academic Procession Details
Ceremony Location: Hazen Theater ~ Godbey Appalachian Center
700 College Rd., Cumberland, KY 40823
Delegate Check-In & Robing: Hazen Theater, Room TBA
Check-In Opens: 11:00 a.m.
Line-Up By: 12:45 p.m. (Ceremony begins promptly at 1:30 p.m.)
Inaugural Reception
Immediately following the ceremony, all delegates and guests are invited to the Inaugural Reception in the Stagnolia Gallery in the Godbey Appalachian Center.
Academic Attire
Delegates are encouraged to wear full academic regalia and to bring their own robe and hood, as regalia will not be provided. While academic attire is preferred, please know it is not required to participate in the procession.
Parking
Reserved parking will be available. Signage and attendants will be on site to direct and assist you upon arrival.
Questions?
Please contact Jill Creech, Executive Assistant to the President, at jill.creech@kctcs.edu or 606.589.3000.
GUESTS
Lodging and Travel
Lodging reservations and travel will be at the participant's expense. Please contact the suggested hotels directly for availability and reservations.
Lodging and Camping — Tri-Cities KY Main Street
DIRECTIONS
Cumberland, KY 40823 is located in Harlan County in the southeast corner of Kentucky, near Virginia and Tennessee. There are many places named Cumberland throughout Appalachia, so please use our address: 700 College Road, Cumberland, KY 40823.
Approximate driving times:
- From Louisville: 4.5 hours
- From Lexington: 3 hours
- From Bowling Green: 4 hours
- From Pikeville: 1.5 hours
- From Johnson City, TN: 2 hours
- From Knoxville: 2.5 hours
Steeped in coal history and nestled between two of Kentucky's most prominent mountain chains—Black Mountain and Pine Mountain—the Tri-Cities area of Harlan County has a rich history and culture to share. Enjoy our beauty and stay awhile!
Inquiries
Please direct questions to jill.creech@kctcs.edu or the Office of the President at 606.589.3000.
