The number of Ozarks Technical Community College students receiving a financial aid instrument targeted at adult students pursuing training in high-demand fields more than tripled during the last school year. The Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant is primarily designed for students 25 and older who desire careers in fields like nursing, manufacturing and teaching. For…
Like many people who study healthcare later in life, their child’s medical challenges trigger an interest in the profession. That is the case for Ozarks Technical Community College student Arica Timmons. When her son was born in 2007, he suffered a brachial plexus injury during delivery, which affected his ability to use his right arm.…
The annual Innovation Celebration featured ideas to support student success and awards for Ozarks Technical Community College’s top employees. OTC’s full-time employees gathered at the White River Conference Center to celebrate the college’s student-centered culture on Tuesday, Feb. 20. At OTC, faculty and staff continuously create new ways to support students, improve on-campus life…
Ozarks Technical Community College’s first bachelor’s degree program experienced dramatic growth in its second year. The bachelor’s in respiratory therapy debuted in January of 2023 with a handful of students, but when classes began for the Spring 2024 semester, the new program had 16 first-year students. “This year, we’ve had more time to attract students,…
This spring, Ozarks Technical Community College will provide short-term manufacturing and welding courses that can be completed in two to ten weeks. The classes prepare students for entry-level positions in their chosen fields. For the spring of 2024, the following courses are scheduled for the OTC Springfield Campus. Fundamentals of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operation…
During the Fall 2023 semester, the Ozarks Technical Community College Foundation awarded more than $650,000 in scholarships to students for the 23-24 school year. Nearly 300 OTC students received Foundation scholarships, which are funded by donors. The total amount of those scholarships totaled more than half a million dollars. Scholarship amounts range between $1,000 and…
Congratulations to our Fall 2023 Chancellor’s List, Dean’s List and Provost’s List recipients! Students who complete 12 or more credit hours in a fall or spring semester are eligible for the Chancellor’s List and Dean’s List. Recognition is based on the grade point average during that semester. The Chancellor’s List requires a GPA of 3.85…
After much anticipation, the streamlined and simplified Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available for students to complete for the 2024-2025 school year. The FAFSA is a requirement for any student who hopes to obtain federal or state financial aid tools such as Pell Grants or Access Missouri. Cherelle Washington with the Missouri College…
The Ozarks Technical Community College Board of Trustees approved an additional $312,948 to expand the planned Agriculture and Electrical Distribution Systems Building at the Richwood Valley campus. The building project will grow by nearly 3,000 square feet, bringing the facility’s total footprint to 19,600 square feet. The new building will provide additional classroom space for…
All Ozarks Technical Community College locations will be open Saturday, Jan. 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help students prepare for the upcoming semester. Student services staff will be available at all campuses and centers to assist students with last-minute admissions, enrollment, advising, financial aid, and student account services needs. The Springfield campus will also…
