Ozarks Technical Community College will host a Car and Motorcycle Show on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the OTC Springfield Campus in Lot N (located at the corner of National Avenue and Chestnut Expressway). Registration is $20 and begins at 9 a.m. Food will be available for purchase at the…
Thanks to the OTC Middle College program, Savannah Burnette got quite a jump on her college career. The former Hillcrest High School student graduated from the Middle College program in May after earning 45 college credits. Now, she is attending OTC as a college student on two scholarships, including one that is earned by being…
The OTC Fine Art Gallery announces its first exhibition of the fall 2015 semester. “Evolution of an Artist: Christie Snelson” will open during First Friday Art Walk on Sept. 4, 2015. The reception will be held from 5-9 p.m. in the gallery, located on the third floor of the Gillioz Theatre at 325 Park Central East in…
News Releases OTC choir director receives Missouri’s premier music award Tuesday, August 25 OTC In the News Missouri police training panel to hold public hearings Friday, August 28 News Tribune Shaila’s, Nixa MO Friday, August 28 417 Magazine Police training panel to hold hearing in Sikeston Friday, August 28 Southeast Missourian Law enforcement training standards to…
Doug Williams came to OTC in search of a language class and left with a new career. Williams, who has an undergraduate degree in English, is now working on his master’s degree in deaf education at Gallaudet University, the world’s only university for the deaf, located in Washington, D.C. While Williams is not deaf, the…
News Releases OTC Center for Workforce Development to host ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, August 14 OTC In the News Tuition rates cut for some Missouri residents next year at Northark Thursday, August 20 Harrison Daily Local firefighters prepare for possible response to wildfires in western states Thursday, August 20 KY3 Manufacturing Day builds futures for many…
Alberta Smith, OTC choir director, was the recipient of the Luther T. Spayde Award of Excellence at the Missouri Choral Directors Association’s state conference held July 22-25 in Jefferson City, Mo. The award is presented annually to an outstanding member of MCDA who demonstrates a long-standing commitment to choral music in Missouri by providing excellent…
Normally, you wouldn’t give your toothbrush to someone once you’re done with it, but now you can, and for a good cause. The OTC dental programs are collecting and recycling used dental products, such as toothbrushes and empty toothpaste tubes. The programs will receive money for the items and those funds will go to Project…
News Releases OTC locations will be open Saturday, Aug. 15 to enroll students for fall Tuesday, August 11 OTC In the News “Stec” on Bears’ first scrimmage: Going in the right direction Tuesday, August 11 Springfield News-Leader MSU football coach could become Springfield’s highest paid public school employee Monday, August 10 Springfield News-Leader A+ program…
News Releases OTC Table Rock Campus to host town hall meeting Monday, July 13 OTC In the News OTC offers free adult classes Thursday, August 6 Lebanon Daily Record Industry Council collaboration yields new training courses Thursday, August 6 SBDC Investors Manufacturing Day builds futures for many, industry Wednesday, August 5 Intelligent Aerospace Newsmakers: Aug. 3-9,…
OTC In the News East Newton FFA’s Spears wins $2,000 college scholarship Friday, July 31 Neosho Daily News Social Encore: Keeping it ‘Pono’ in Oregon Thursday, July 30 Honolulu Pulse Disability fails to slow down young race driver Wednesday, July 29 Springfield News-Leader City of Springfield Adopts Complete Streets Policy Tuesday, July 28 KY3 OTC…
Na Pham’s five-year wait is over as she takes the first step towards a dream she brought to the Ozarks from her homeland of Vietnam in 2010. She wants to be a pharmacist. The program was developed in response to current and projected shortages of pharmacy professionals in the state, particularly in underserved rural areas.…
Welcome to another school year at Ozarks Technical Community College. As you begin the fall semester, please be aware that all OTC campuses and centers are tobacco free. Use of all tobacco products and e-cigarettes is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to cigarettes, cigars, e-cigarettes, vaporizers and chewing tobacco. You can view OTC’s…
The Ozarks Technical Community College Center for Workforce Development (CWD) relocated its Business Solutions Team to the Missouri Career Center – Ozark Region, located at 2900 E. Sunshine St. in Springfield. The six-member team moved into its new location in July, and a ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at the career center on Thursday,…
You won’t want to miss back-to-school happenings at OTC, and we have some pretty fun events scheduled for the first week of classes. Check ’em out below, and stop on your way to or from class! Instagram Selfie Challenge Happening all week long! Did you know that @OzarksTech is on Instagram? Follow us and share…
Meet Dr. Hal Higdon, chancellor of Ozarks Technical Community College. If you see him around campus the first week of classes, be sure to stop and say hello. If you take the time to introduce yourself, there’s a chance you could win a Starbuck’s gift card! In the meantime, check out our Q&A with Dr. Higdon…
Don’t tell Michaela Cate she can’t do something because she loves to show people she can. Cate has used her A+ scholarship to become a physical therapy assistant even though, at one point, it didn’t look like she was going to get through the program. “I wouldn’t have made it through financially without A+,” the…
All Ozarks Technical Community College campuses and centers will be open on Saturday, Aug. 15 to assist students with last-minute admissions, enrollment and financial aid processes. Student Services staff will be available at all OTC locations from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. The OTC Springfield Campus Bookstore will also be open on Aug.…
Branson and Hollister residents will have the opportunity to learn more about the future of the Ozarks Technical Community College Table Rock Campus during a town hall meeting on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place on the fourth floor of the Table Rock campus, located at 10698 Historic Highway 165…
OTC has student ambassadors who show prospective students around the college’s various campuses and centers. But Jay Rauhoff has become the type of OTC ambassador who spreads the word about the college around the world. Rauhoff, who attended OTC from 2007-2009, is now in Finland where he will work for four years on his doctorate…
News Releases David Esping named OTC Chief Technology Officer Thursday, July 23 OTC and Waynesville R-VI School District form new partnership Wednesday, July 22 OTC Richwood Valley Campus reopens after power outage Friday, July 17 OTC In the News Heavy rains flood E. Chestnut Expressway near OTC campus Thursday, July 23 KY3 AfterMath Adventures Thursday,…
News Releases Matthew Hudson named OTC Dean of Technical Education Monday, July 13 OTC Richwood Valley Campus closed due to power outage Friday, July 10 OTC In the News OTC needs volunteers for adult education classes Wednesday, July 15 KSPR OTC seeking volunteers for adult literacy classes Tuesday, July 14 Buffalo Reflex Longtime SPS administrator named…
A group of young minds from OTC’s Middle College recently got the opportunity to study science with local researchers and professors. OTC’s Middle College offers high school students, challenged by traditional education settings, an alternative education opportunity in a variety of program areas including science. Selected students met with professors from Missouri State University and…
Congratulations to the OTC Table Rock Campus 2015 Practical Nursing graduates! Friends and family gathered at the Our Lady of the Lake Parish Center in Branson on Wednesday, July 22 for the 2015 Practical Nursing recognition ceremony. Twenty-nine nursing students graduated and received their pins.
News Releases Adult Education and Literacy volunteers needed at OTC Wednesday, July 8 OTC RegFest prepares students for fall semester Thursday, July 9 OTC In the News Local firm hosting workshop Thursday, July 9, 2015 Christian County Headliner Our View: I spy with my little eye Wednesday, July 8 Christian County Headliner Gant takes reins…