Derik Hancock

Derik Hancock serves as an Instructor of Communications and radio station manager at Kentucky Wesleyan College, leveraging 25+ years of broadcasting experience to develop student skills through WKWC 90.3—a 5,000-watt station serving Daviess County and surrounding areas. His departmental focus emphasizes practical learning in radio operations and media production.

Professional expertise centers on Broadcasting and Radio, with complementary specialization in Communication and Media Studies. Hancock designs experiential curriculum where students gain hands-on training in on-air presentation, technical production, and program management through the college radio station.

As manager of WKWC 90.3, he mentors students in live broadcasting across diverse formats including acoustic, rock, album rock, Americana, bluegrass, and Christian music programming. The station also produces local news, sports coverage, and community-focused content, serving as a primary training lab for Communication Arts students. Weekend block programming and specialty shows further expand student production opportunities.