New in 2016 — take OTC courses in Marshfield! Classes begin the week of Jan. 25 and meet weekly for 14 weeks at the Marshfield Community Center, located at 118 Commercial Street. For Marshfield residents, all classes are just $120 per credit hour. Learn more and register for courses here. Spring 2016 course offerings in Marshfield: Health and…
Prepare for a successful college semester through a series of free workshops brought to you by the OTC Speckman Tutoring & Learning Center. College Prep Day is a great opportunity to ensure you’re ready for college. Our hands-on, come-and-go sessions will cover everything from study skills to computer technology to math and English prep: College survival 101…
The Missouri Community College Association appointed Jennifer Kennally, OTC Board of Trustees member, as an officer of the MCCA Board of Directors. The MCCA board governs all policies of the association to support the professional and academic development of the students, faculty, staff and trustees of Missouri’s 12 community college systems. Kennally’s term begins Jan.…
And it’s official! To celebrate the college’s 25th anniversary, a time capsule was sealed during the annual Holiday Reception on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015. Hundreds of time capsule suggestions were submitted and voted on by students, faculty and staff. The top 25 items were showcased during the reception before they were sealed inside the capsule, which will be on display in…
News Releases Dr. Higdon joins Phi Theta Kappa advisory board Monday, November 30 In the News Share Your Christmas: Story No. 38 Friday, December 4 Springfield News-Leader Pokin Around: A dizzying tour of SGF roundabouts; city building its 5th Tuesday, December 1 Springfield News-Leader Share Your Christmas: Story No. 17 Tuesday, December 1 Springfield News-Leader…
OTC is sponsoring The Mystery Hour, Springfield’s own late-night talk show. Faculty, staff and students can purchase tickets (at a discounted rate) to the Friday, Dec. 4 taping of the show.
Preparing now for bad weather and possible cancellation of classes can make the upcoming months less stressful for you, and help ensure a safe and healthy winter. Here are a few tips and reminders. Be prepared for cancellations, early dismissals There are times when weather conditions cause us to cancel classes for the safety of our thousands of…
Ozarks Technical Community College’s Josephine Fritts was selected as one of 30 community college instructors — out of nearly 3,000 chapter advisors nationwide — to serve as a Phi Theta Kappa 2016/2017 Faculty Scholar. Fritts is a Middle College instructor and PTK advisor at OTC. She has also served on the college’s Honor Council as…
Dr. Hal Higdon, chancellor of Ozarks Technical Community College, has been selected to serve on the new Presidential Advisory Board for Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. The board will provide input into the organization’s strategic plan, priorities and direction. Phi Theta Kappa is an honor society exclusively for students at two-year and community colleges.
News Releases OTC receives $35,000 for community dental program Thursday, November 19 OTC’s respiratory therapy program receives national recognition Tuesday, November 17 OTC and Missouri Southern sign agreement between their honors programs Monday, November 16 In the News Walmart awards nonprofits more than $609,000 Wednesday, November 18 Ozarks First Walmart Foundation gives $262,000 in grants…
News Releases Three OTC students receive statewide recognition Friday, November 6 OTC schedules Veterans Day events Friday, November 6 OTC presents “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” Nov. 20-22 Tuesday, November 10 In the News Ozarks Technical College honors veterans Wednesday, November 11 KSPR OTC Hosts Veterans Day Events on its Campuses Wednesday,…
Kristi Christian will have plenty to be thankful when her family gathers next week for Thanksgiving – three beautiful children, a wonderful husband and a job that she enjoys. Although Kristi’s mother, Lucille, died several years ago, she knows her mom will be at the dinner table with her and the family, too, because when…
Ozarks Technical Community College received a $35,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation to support a new project called the OTC Community Dental Education and Prevention Program. Walmart Foundation grant funds will allow OTC’s dental programs faculty and students to perform dental screenings at the college’s five locations across southwest Missouri. The grant will fund 160 preventative…
Students from OTC’s Practical Nursing, ASN, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy programs volunteered at today’s HOPE Connection event. HOPE Connection 2015 is a one-day, one-stop service site held at the Springfield Expo Center for the Ozark’s homeless population to gain access to vital services. HOPE Connection expected to serve more than 850 homeless and poverty-stricken individuals…
Ozarks Technical Community College’s respiratory therapy program received the 2015 Distinguished Registered Respiratory Therapy Credentialing Success Award from CoARC, the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care. CoARC created the award to honor respiratory therapy programs that achieve high academic outcome measurements. To meet the award’s criteria, respiratory therapy programs had to achieve the following objectives:…
Joplin, MO. – Ozarks Technical Community College and Missouri Southern State University in Joplin have signed an articulation agreement between the institutions’ honors programs. Todd Yerby, director of OTC’s program and Dr. Michael Howarth, director of Missouri Southern’s Honors Program, along with administrators from both schools, appeared at a signing ceremony Monday, Nov. 16,…
News Releases Two OTC faculty members receive statewide recognition Wednesday, November 4 OTC In the News Low Cost Colleges: Missouri ranks best in nation in new report Thursday, November 5 KY3 ‘Kickapoo U’ offers hands-on career, college preparation Thursday, November 5 Springfield News-Leader SPS board picks three finalists for vacancy Thursday, November 5 Springfield News-Leader…
Another group of OTC faculty, staff and students received Bystander Intervention certification training today as part of the Green Dot sexual and interpersonal violence prevention and awareness effort at OTC. This day-long training session was hosted by the Student Development office in conjunction with the Community Partnership of the Ozarks. What is “Green Dot”? The Violence…
Hollister, Mo. – Ozarks Technical Community College’s Table Rock Campus in Hollister is inviting area high school students and families to explore the campus and get a better understanding of what to expect as they transition to college life on Monday, Nov. 16, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The event called OTC 101 is designed to allow…
Ozarks Technical Community College will offer three performances of “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” Nov. 20-22 at the Gillioz Theater in downtown Springfield. All performances are free to OTC students, faculty and staff. “It’s a Wonderful Life,” made famous by the movie starring Jimmy Stewart, is a story about George Bailey who…
OTC In the News What it feels like Friday, October 30 417 Magazine Colleges recruit bystanders in fight against sexual assault, violence Wednesday, October 28 Springfield News-Leader Concert Sunday to benefit ministry for foster children Wednesday, October 28 Bolivar Herald-Free Press Local colleges adopt “The Green Dot Strategy” Tuesday, October 27 Ozarks First Springfield colleges…
Ozarks Technical Community College will observe Veterans Day at its Springfield, Richwood Valley and Waynesville locations on Nov. 11. “We have more than 1,000 veterans in our student body and several who work for the college,” said Dr. Hal Higdon, chancellor of Ozarks Technical Community College. “We want to thank them, and all veterans, for…
In honor of National Hunger Awareness Week, Ozarks Technical Community College will host its second annual food drive Nov. 9-20. This effort has been planned and supported by Enactus and other student organizations. Since many of our students receive assistance from food banks, they want to give back to the organizations who help our students. Last year,…
Lake Ozark, Missouri – The Missouri Community College Association recognized three Ozarks Technical Community College students at its 51st annual convention this week. Those recognized were chosen from thousands of peers across the state for their outstanding leadership, innovation and support of their community college campuses. The students are: Scott Murphy: In addition to maintaining…
Lake Ozark, Missouri – The Missouri Community College Association recognized two Ozarks Technical Community College faculty members at its 51st annual convention this week.Those recognized were chosen from thousands of peers across the state for their outstanding leadership, innovation and support of their community college campuses. The honorees are: Marianne Crocker – Senior Service Award…