Neal Spencer, retired CEO of BKD, will give the commencement address at Ozarks Technical Community College’s graduation on Thursday, May 14 at 6 p.m. at the JQH Arena on the Missouri State University campus. In addition to all graduates and their families, the public is invited to attend the ceremony.
Sophia Arvizu-Rice will graduate from OTC’s Middle College next week with much more than a certificate for her two years of hard work. Middle College showed Sophia her path to the future. “Without Middle College, I would have been unmotivated to go to college,” she said. “I am a lot more motivated now. I feel…
OTC’s American Sign Language department held a Silent Dinner on Thursday, April 30 from 6-8 p.m. in Lincoln Hall on the OTC Springfield Campus. More than 80 students, instructors, tutors and individuals from the deaf community were in attendance. During dinner, attendees played sign language games and practiced conversational skills — voices were not allowed. Offenders were required…
OTC and Drury University partnered to provide “Green Dot” Bystander Intervention training on Saturday, April 25. This six-hour session trained 28 staff, faculty and students; 20 of the participants were OTC students, which included Veteran work-study students and Phi Theta Kappa members. What is “Green Dot”? The Violence Against Women Act of 2014 (VAWA) requires higher education institutions…
OTC’s Counseling Services department and numerous community agencies hosted the Clothesline Project in the Jared Family Atrium on Tuesday, April 28. The Clothesline Project is a national effort to raise awareness about the devastating effects of relationship and domestic violence. The project spreads a message of hope while providing resources to those involved in violent relationships. Several OTC students and employees participated in…
Pratt Community College names OTC Richwood Valley Campus President Dr. Jeff Jochems as 2015 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year. The following news release is from the Pratt Community College Foundation. PRATT, KS ― On May 8, the Pratt Community College Foundation will honor Dr. Jeff Jochems, the 2015 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year. Jochems currently…
OTC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter was honored by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society during NerdNation 2015, the society’s annual convention held April 16–18 in San Antonio, Texas.
The OTC Hearing Instrument Science classroom took its mobile lab unit on the road recently to gain experience in screening hearing patients, specifically Greene County employees. Students and the mobile lab recently spent several days at the Office of Emergency Management screening Greene County deputies, phone operators and highway department employees. “The partnership with the…
OTC Online will offer a free online course to anyone in the community who would like to experience the online learning environment before enrolling in an online course for credit. The course, “Preparing to Learn Online,” opens for registration today, Monday, April 27. Enrollment will be offered through July 31, 2015.
We had an awesome time at the annual Spring Picnic. Everyone enjoyed free food, games, giveaways and dancing. Kudos to OTC Bookstore employees for pulling off their first-ever fashion show! Thanks to everyone who joined us today — we’re already looking forward to the Fall Picnic in September!
Students were all smiles for the Spring Picnic at the OTC Richwood Valley Campus. Check out the photo gallery below for pictures from today’s event. Springfield Campus, get ready. Our Spring Picnic fun starts tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the Jared Family Atrium.
Technical education students at Ozarks Technical Community College will showcase their skills through a series of community-focused events that include a plant sale on April 23-24 and a car show and welding event on Saturday, April 25. Plant Sale — OTC will host its annual plant sale on Thursday, April 23 and Friday, April 24…
After working for 25 years as a fitness director on a cruise ship, Janice Zerbe was ready to stand on some dry land for a while. Janice didn’t get that far from the water, choosing some dry land near the lakes in Branson, where she is studying at OTC Table Rock to become a physical…
In the News Remaking a wish – Friday, April 17 Springfield Business Journal SFCC PTK chapter wins regional awards – Thursday, April 16 The Sedalia Weekly Observer Kroeger bags dream job in Columbus – Thursday, April 16 Columbus Telegram Following growing trend, OTC to hire full-time sexual misconduct investigator – Thursday, April 16 Springfield News-Leader In-District OTC students to…
OTC News Releases OTC instructors and students honored in Jefferson City – Thursday, Apr. 9 Branson citizens choose to join the OTC District – Wednesday, Apr. 8 OTC to honor Jeff Schrag with Excellence in Business Award – Monday, Apr. 6 OTC In the News Winners announced in underage drinking poster contest – Thursday, Apr. 9 Springfield News-Leader OTC offering…
A group of four surgical technology students from OTC won first place in the 2015 Missouri Association of Surgical Technologists Scrub Bowl competition during the annual MO-AST conference in March. The group defeated seven teams from across the state of Missouri to take first place. OTC students have won this competition for three years in a row.
Thanks to everyone who stopped by the OTC Advising Fair today. Students had the opportunity to meet with faculty advisors, register for classes early, get their questions answered, and enjoy free pizza! Registration dates are determined by the number of credit hours you have completed at OTC prior to the spring 2015 semester. Go to…
When 21 OTC dental students returned from spring break, they had big smiles on their faces because of the hundreds of smiles they left behind in Nicaragua. For the third year in a now, a group of dental students gave up their spring break vacations to take much-needed assistance to residents in and around Masachapa…
OTC honored local entrepreneur Jeff Schrag with the 2015 Excellence in Business Award in a ceremony today, April 10. The event included an exclusive conversation with Jeff about everything from his upbringing to his management style to his favorite role model (who happens to be Abraham Lincoln). Jeff Schrag was born in McPherson, Kan. and…
Thank you to those who attended the OTC Foundation Donor Reception on April 7 at the Tower Club. It was a great opportunity to honor our student scholarship recipients and thank those who made their education possible. Are you an OTC Foundation donor or scholarship recipient? Share your photos with family and friends.
Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching Three instructors from Ozarks Technical Community College received the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching from the Missouri Community College Association. Tristin Hooker, Angie McChesney and Trisha White accepted the award at a ceremony in Holts Summit on Wednesday, April 8. The Excellence in Teaching award, presented annually by…
Thank you to those who attended the OTC Foundation Donor Reception on Tuesday, April 7 at the Tower Club. We enjoyed honoring our student scholarship recipients, and we appreciated the opportunity to thank those who made their education possible!
Branson residents will benefit from in-district tuition at Ozarks Technical Community College after Tuesday’s election. Branson voters agreed to join the OTC taxing district by a 61 percent to 39 percent vote.
In the News MAC English Department hosts WordFest – Friday, Apr. 3 Daily Journal Online Weekend Outlook April 3-5, 2015 – Friday, Apr. 3 KSMU Branson residents to vote on OTC tax levy – Friday, Apr. 3 KY3 Blood Drives: April 6-10 – Thursday, Apr. 2 Springfield News-Leader Three questions on education up for vote in Taney…
News Releases OTC to host 25th anniversary celebration – Friday, Mar. 27 OTC, Hollister School District sign agreement to benefit high school students – Thursday, Mar. 26 In the News OTC, Hollister partner to allow seniors to graduate with associate degree – Friday, Mar. 27 Branson Tri-Lakes News Hollister school and OTC announce new program –…