The OTC Richwood Valley Campus was filled with energetic and inquisitive middle school students enjoying the presentations and demonstrations that made up the college’s first STEAM event on Friday, June 19. STEAM – which stands for Science/Technology/Engineering/Arts/ Mathematics – allowed more than 60 middle school students to get a sampling of academic subjects with a…
Michelle Hudgens, lead English instructor at the OTC Richwood Valley Campus, was selected as one of 25 participants nationwide to attend the 2015 Summer Seminar for the Holocaust and Jewish Resistance Teacher’s Program (HAJRTP). The seminar’s itinerary includes a two-week trip to Germany and Poland July 1-14. Participants will meet Holocaust survivors, network with other…
Ozarks Technical Community College may not have any athletic programs, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any athletes walking the halls. Take Adam Arnold ― American ninja warrior. Arnold, who holds degrees in manufacturing, construction and industrial management technology from OTC, is scheduled to appear in the Orlando, Fla., regional qualifier of “American Ninja Warrior.”…
OTC In the News New doctorate in education program offered in this area Thursday, June 18 Waynesville Daily Guide Darr Family Foundation presents $235K in grants Thursday, June 18 Springfield Business Journal Officials say earlier investments in education key to achieving wealth Thursday, June 18 KSMU OTC invites middle and high school students to STEAM…
OTC News Releases OTC’s Joan Barrett named Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Monday, June 8 OTC In the News Three hurt when building under construction collapses Thursday, June 1 KSPR On eve of tryouts, Ozarks pro baseball league unsettled Thursday, June 11 Springfield News-Leader Chick-fil-A releases plans for new restaurant in Springfield Wednesday, June 10…
The mission of OTC’s diesel technology program is to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to be successful in careers within the diesel repair industry. And the program recently added a big piece of technology – a very big piece – to help students with their training. Deep inside the Industrial Transportation and…
OTC News Releases Jared Lightle named coordinator of scholarships and alumni for OTC Foundation Tuesday, June 2 OTC restructures developmental education courses to increase student completion rates Monday, June 1 OTC In the News CWJC getting women back to work Tuesday, June 2 Christian County Headliner Public hearing on higher education slated Monday, June 1…
OTC In the News OTC’s Adult Education and Literacy program receives High Quality Program award Wednesday, May 27 Bolivar Herald-Free Press Bring it on home: China Sunday, May 24 St. Louis Post-Dispatch Area graduates receive MFA scholarships Sunday, May 24 Bolivar Herald-Free Press OTC Adult Education Program receives award Sunday, May 24 Hometown Daily News…
OTC News Releases OTC’s Adult Education and Literacy program receives High Quality Program award Thursday, May 21 OTC’s Middle College names CoxHealth its Employer of the Year Wednesday, May 20 OTC In the News Panel explores education alternative Thursday, May 21 Lebanon Daily Record Pokin Around: Bedside at a mannequin birth; it’s creepy Tuesday, May 19…
OTC News Releases OTC confers 3,153 degrees and certificates at commencement Friday, May 15 OTC In the News Nearly 700 graduate from OTC Thursday, May 14 Springfield News-Leader College trustees approve underwriting services to refinance general obligation bonds Wednesday, May 13 The Missourian Springfield firefighters train for birth and trauma emergencies Wednesday, May 13 KY3 Missouri…
Tyler Sederwall and Juliana Drayer have future plans that don’t stop with the upcoming national SkillsUSA competition in Louisville later this month. The two OTC electronic media students are planning to take their talents to Los Angeles soon after the competition to begin their careers in filmmaking. The two students, who took first place at…
David Lian flashed a wide smile after he received his Associate of Arts degree at OTC’s commencement. Lian was a happy graduate because he knew how far he literally had come to earn his honors. A refugee of Burma, Lian left his homeland came after being persecuted as a Christian. Fortunately, his sister and brother…
Nathan Thomas traded his blue police uniform for a set of black physical therapy assistant scrubs and he hasn’t regretted the decision for a minute. Thomas, with nearly 15 years of experience on the Springfield Police force and a U.S. Navy veteran, graduated from OTC last week with a physical therapy assistant’s degree. He recently…
Joan Barrett, the associate vice chancellor for student affairs at OTC, will become the vice chancellor for student affairs beginning July 1, 2015. Her promotion was approved by the OTC Board of Trustees at its regular monthly meeting on Monday, June 8.
Ozarks Technical Community College’s Department of Life Science, in cooperation with several business sponsors, invites students entering grades 6–12 to attend STEAM Days: a one-day, activities-based event that allows students to test, observe and explore the fields of science, technology, engineering, art or mathematics (STEAM). STEAM Days will be held on Friday, June 19 for…
It was the perfect night for Springfield Cardinals baseball. OTC employees and their families had a great time at yesterday’s game. The Cardinals won 5-1 over the Rough Riders, and Thomas Lee threw a complete game on only 90 pitches. Go Cards!
Jared Lightle, former human resources information systems manager at NPC International, has been named the Coordinator of Scholarships and Alumni for the OTC Foundation, the fundraising arm of Ozarks Technical Community College. In his new role, Lightle will manage the foundation’s scholarship award process, build the alumni association, and assist with the foundation’s recently announced…
Community colleges are often touted for their capability to educate students of all ability levels, but often the students who seek community college education are not ready for college-level coursework. In response to this issue, community colleges offer developmental education courses, which are required, noncredit courses for students who score below a certain level on…