Don’t judge Josh Ray on first glance. Sure, he may be wearing a Kansas City Chiefs T-shirt and hat at work. There may be a Mr. T doll from the “A-Team” television show on his desk, and a “Masters of the Universe” toy box on a table behind him; but, yes, Josh Ray is the…
All it took were two words — chocolate and sugar — to convince Chantal Cheevers to enroll in the OTC Culinary Arts program where she eventually earned a national championship in commercial baking. Chantal, who graduated from the OTC’s Culinary Arts program in May, won the gold medal in commercial baking at the national SkillsUSA…
Four students from Ozarks Technical Community College earned medals at the SkillsUSA Championships, held June 20-24 in Louisville, Ky. Approximately 6,000 career and technical education students competed in 100 different trade, technical and leadership fields at the annual competition. The SkillsUSA Championships took place as part of the SkillsUSA 52nd annual National Leadership and Skills Conference.…
There are several construction projects happening now at the OTC Springfield Campus. All of these improvements will impact parking and traffic flow during the summer semester. The following information and map are designed to give you time to prepare for the temporary changes and make plans for alternate routes. As you head to campus…
Maddie Giebler isn’t waiting to take advantage of OTC’s “Start Here Go Anywhere” offer to students. The senior from Hollister High School has already earned half of her associate degree credits while still attending high school and OTC simultaneously. Maddie is one of two Hollister High School students enrolled in OTC’s new Dual-Graduation Program, which…
Skyler Masey, a graphics design student at OTC, has a score to settle when competition begins at this week’s SkillsUSA national championship. The second-year student finished second in graphic design sublimation (printing) last year at nationals. This year, he wants the top medal. “I’m shooting for first,” he said confidently. Skyler leads more than three…
Exploring China can intimidate even veteran travelers, but OTC history instructor Jessica Gerard knows from experience the trip is worth it. Since 2008, she’s led five groups of students across China to study its vast culture and history. Her most recent group of travelers just returned from a 10-day trip spanning the Chinese cities of…
Ozarks Technical Community College will soon offer a new two-year degree thanks to a $95,703 grant from The Missouri Foundation for Health. Beginning in the spring of 2017, students can earn an Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support through OTC’s Allied Health department. The new program was developed through targeted discussions with the…
As an aspiring writer, Anthony Hendrickson knows the definition of family; and it’s been families, both his own and the one he has at the OTC Table Rock Campus, who have been his biggest supporters over recent months. “OTC is a pretty fascinating place. I’d always wanted to come here,” Anthony said. Anthony is one of two…
June Student of the Month: Heather Stuck Thursday, June 9 Kirkwood Report OTC’s Cliff Davis named finalist for college president’s job Wednesday, June 8 Springfield News-Leader Four finalists named in St. Charles Community College search for president Tuesday, June 7 St. Louis Post-Dispatch Care to Learn to charge administrative fee to its partner school districts…
Area women accepted to Ozarks Teacher Corps Thursday, June 2 West Plains Daily Quill (paywall) Memorial Day services in Springfield Sunday, May 29 Hometown Daily News
VITA volunteers provide big economic impact Saturday, May 21 Christian County Headliner (paywall) VITA Volunteers Provide Economic Impact of $3.24 Million Monday, May 23 Hometown Daily News Turning Tassels Monday, May 23 Springfield Business Journal (paywall)
In the summer of 2016, there will be several construction projects on and around the Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield Campus. All of these improvements will impact parking and traffic flow on the OTC Springfield Campus. As you head to campus for the first day of summer classes on June 6, please be aware that:…
When Karen Craigo sits in front of a television to watch reruns of “Bewitched,” the OTC adjunct English instructor doesn’t consider it wasting time. She calls it research. Craigo, who teaches English Composition I and II at the OTC Springfield Campus, is also a successful poet and is currently working on a book of poems…
SPRINGFIELD — Two Ozarks Technical Community College instructors have been selected to receive the Missouri Association for Career and Technical Education’s Outstanding Service Award, and the college’s Electronic Media Production program has been awarded the association’s Certificate of Appreciation Award. Danelle Maxwell, chair of the Industrial and Manufacturing Department and an agriculture instructor, and Carl…