National association names OTC program coordinator Physical Therapist Assistant Educator of the Year

The American Physical Therapy Association has awarded Ozarks Technical Community College’s Becky McKnight the 2009 F.A. Davis Outstanding Physical Therapist Assistant Educator of the Year.  McKnight is coordinator of the College’s Physical Therapist Assistant program.  The award was presented on June 11, 2009, at the Association’s annual conference, held this year in Baltimore, Maryland. The…

Official fall enrollment up 15.9% at Ozarks Technical Community College

The student population at Ozarks Technical Community College continues to grow, with more than 12,884 students enrolled for the fall 2009 semester, up 15.9 percent from last fall.  The largest growth is at the College’s Waynesville Education Center, which welcomed 203 students this semester, an increase of 81.3 percent.  Enrollment is up more than 12…

3rd Annual OTC Foundation Golf Tournament raises more than $17,000 for student scholarships

The 3rd Annual OTC Foundation Golf Tournament, held recently at the Hickory Hills Country Club, brought 88 area players together for a common goal:  supporting the students of Ozarks Technical Community College.  The 22 teams of four, along with event sponsors, raised a total of $17,543 dollars, which will be used for student scholarships. “More…

OTC Adult Education and Literacy class in Bolivar moving to new location September 8

Ozarks Technical Community College will offer Adult Education and Literacy classes at the Bolivar Schools Administration Building beginning Tuesday, September 8.  The free classes are designed for anyone interested in seeking a GED, improving their literacy, or learning English as a second language.  Held in the basement of the Administration Building, the class will meet…

OTC Foundation receives grant for purchase of equipment for Disability Support Services

The OTC Foundation has been awarded a grant of $9,376 from the William T. Kemper Foundation and the Commerce Bank Foundation.  The gift will be used to purchase Kurzweil Educational Systems for Disability Support Services at Ozarks Technical Community College. Kurzweil Educational Systems provide reading assistance for students who struggle with learning disabilities, such as…

Ozarks Technical Community College and Drury University announce academic agreement

An academic agreement has been finalized between Ozarks Technical Community College and the Drury University College of Graduate and Continuing Studies’ Allied Health divisions.  A signing ceremony was held today, August 11, at Ozarks Technical Community College’s Springfield campus.   Dr. Hal Higdon, president of Ozarks Technical Community College, and Todd Parnell, president of Drury…

Tutors needed for Adult Education program

Ozarks Technical Community College’s Adult Education and Literacy division will offer a free, no obligation session on “Becoming a Volunteer Tutor in Adult Education” at the Richwood Valley campus in Christian County on Wednesday, July 22, from 6-7pm.  The session will be held in room 230. Join us for the session to learn about the…