Fine Arts Gallery to host Art Walk exhibit
Art Walk marking anniversary with contest, exhibition
Howard concentrates on simulation center
Mannequins used to mimic medical emergencies.
Official fall enrollment reaches new milestone at Ozarks Technical Community College
The official federal census numbers are in for the fall 2011 semester, and the Ozarks Technical Community College system is serving more students than ever before. A total of 15,179 students are enrolled this fall, up 9.1 percent from the fall of 2010. “To go from just over 1,000 students to more than 15,000 in…
Music remains big part of dean’s life
Madden has degree in classical guitar.
Lindenwood University doctoral program to begin new cohort at OTC
The doctoral program offered by Lindenwood University on Ozarks Technical Community College’s Springfield Campus will begin a second cohort in January of 2012. The program, a Doctorate in Instructional Leadership with an emphasis in Higher Education Administration, is the first doctorate with a focus on higher education available in the Springfield area. Dr. Terry Reid,…
Students’ original 9/11 posters to be displayed at OTC
Ozarks Technical Community College will mark the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks this week. Posters signed by OTC students on 9/11 will be on display for public viewing starting Tuesday, Sept. 6 through Friday, Sept. 9 in the Information Commons atrium on the Springfield campus. The posters were put up at the College by…
Former OTC student takes talent to Las Vegas
White was top gymnast, cheerleader before Vegas.
Family has ties to OTC, Lincoln High School
Great-aunt attended Lincoln High School.
OTC alumnus learns lessons from Joplin tornado
Nicholls began his education career at OTC.
Fall classes begin with 15,212 students enrolled
With fall classes beginning today, enrollment at Ozarks Technical Community College has increased once again. A total of 15,212 students are enrolled this semester, 8.8 percent more than the fall of 2010. “Our student population continues to grow because we continue to offer what the citizens of southwest Missouri need,” explained Dr. Hal Higdon, chancellor…
OTC Center for Workforce Development to hold free safety seminar for transportation industry
Ozarks Technical Community College’s Center for Workforce Development will hold a seminar to discuss the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s new Compliance, Safety and Accountability measuring system for the transportation industry. The seminar, which is co-sponsored by the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Thursday, August 25, from 2 – 4:30 p.m. at the…
Construction projects finished in time for fall semester
More projects on the horizon in Waynesville, Hollister.
Instructor uses Legos in classroom
Plastic parts uses to build programmable robots.
Community event to open new OTC Lebanon Center Thursday
A special open house event will be held Thursday, August 11, at the new OTC Lebanon Center, providing an opportunity for students and community members to discover what’s inside the new facility. The event will take place at the new center, located just south of Interstate 44 at 22360 Highway MM, from 9 a.m. until…
Ozarks Technical Community College and Mizzou announce online academic partnership
Ozarks Technical Community College and the University of Missouri in Columbia have finalized three new transfer agreements between OTC and Mizzou. A signing ceremony was held this morning at the OTC Springfield campus. The agreements are designed to provide a seamless transfer for qualified Ozarks Technical Community College students into online programs at Mizzou. Today’s…
Ozarks Technical Community College and Mizzou to announce academic agreements
Ozarks Technical Community College will host a signing ceremony on Friday, August 5, at 10 a.m., for three new transfer agreements between OTC and the University of Missouri in Columbia. The ceremony will be held in the Board of Trustees Room in the Information Commons, located at the OTC Springfield campus, 1001 E. Chestnut Expressway.…
Agriculture degree added starting in fall
Change at OTC targets some A+ program students.
Culinary students still buzzing about cooking for Crow
Students were national Skills USA winners.
OTC hosts emergency technicians for simulation training
Emegency medical personnel train on simulation manikins.
OTC SkillsUSA students bring home 10 medals from national competition
Students representing the various technical programs of Ozarks Technical Community College brought home a total of 10 medals from the National SkillsUSA competition, held recently in Kansas City, Mo. OTC’s students brought home seven first-place medals, one second-place medal, and two third-place medals; an additional 15 students placed in the competition. This year’s event included…
OTC to host emergency medical training for Cox Hospitals
Ozarks Technical Community College will host a day of Grand Rounds, or simulated emergency situation training, for paramedics and emergency medical technicians from Cox Hospitals on Thursday, July 14, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the OTC Springfield campus, in Lincoln Hall Room 200. The emergency medical personnel will practice emergency response skills using…
Reading volunteers needed for literacy program
Volunteers needed for literacy program.
New motorcycle classes to begin at Springfield campus
Classes give riders chance to learn skills.
OTC parking lots open to the public for Fireworks at the Field on Saturday, July 2
Two of the parking lots at Ozarks Technical Community College’s Springfield Campus will be available to the community on Saturday, July 2, for viewing of the Fireworks at the Field event at Hammons Field. The open lots are Lot N, located at the corner of National Avenue and Chestnut Expressway, and Lot C, located at…
Open houses set for OTC education centers
Open houses set for the next two months.