And it’s official! To celebrate the college’s 25th anniversary, a time capsule was sealed during the annual Holiday Reception on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015. Hundreds of time capsule suggestions were submitted and voted on by students, faculty and staff. The top 25 items were showcased during the reception before they were sealed inside the capsule, which will be on display in…
News Releases Dr. Higdon joins Phi Theta Kappa advisory board Monday, November 30 In the News Share Your Christmas: Story No. 38 Friday, December 4 Springfield News-Leader Pokin Around: A dizzying tour of SGF roundabouts; city building its 5th Tuesday, December 1 Springfield News-Leader Share Your Christmas: Story No. 17 Tuesday, December 1 Springfield News-Leader…
OTC is sponsoring The Mystery Hour, Springfield’s own late-night talk show. Faculty, staff and students can purchase tickets (at a discounted rate) to the Friday, Dec. 4 taping of the show.
Ozarks Technical Community College’s Josephine Fritts was selected as one of 30 community college instructors — out of nearly 3,000 chapter advisors nationwide — to serve as a Phi Theta Kappa 2016/2017 Faculty Scholar. Fritts is a Middle College instructor and PTK advisor at OTC. She has also served on the college’s Honor Council as…
Dr. Hal Higdon, chancellor of Ozarks Technical Community College, has been selected to serve on the new Presidential Advisory Board for Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. The board will provide input into the organization’s strategic plan, priorities and direction. Phi Theta Kappa is an honor society exclusively for students at two-year and community colleges.
News Releases OTC receives $35,000 for community dental program Thursday, November 19 OTC’s respiratory therapy program receives national recognition Tuesday, November 17 OTC and Missouri Southern sign agreement between their honors programs Monday, November 16 In the News Walmart awards nonprofits more than $609,000 Wednesday, November 18 Ozarks First Walmart Foundation gives $262,000 in grants…
News Releases Three OTC students receive statewide recognition Friday, November 6 OTC schedules Veterans Day events Friday, November 6 OTC presents “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” Nov. 20-22 Tuesday, November 10 In the News Ozarks Technical College honors veterans Wednesday, November 11 KSPR OTC Hosts Veterans Day Events on its Campuses Wednesday,…
Ozarks Technical Community College received a $35,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation to support a new project called the OTC Community Dental Education and Prevention Program. Walmart Foundation grant funds will allow OTC’s dental programs faculty and students to perform dental screenings at the college’s five locations across southwest Missouri. The grant will fund 160 preventative…
Ozarks Technical Community College’s respiratory therapy program received the 2015 Distinguished Registered Respiratory Therapy Credentialing Success Award from CoARC, the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care. CoARC created the award to honor respiratory therapy programs that achieve high academic outcome measurements. To meet the award’s criteria, respiratory therapy programs had to achieve the following objectives:…
News Releases Two OTC faculty members receive statewide recognition Wednesday, November 4 OTC In the News Low Cost Colleges: Missouri ranks best in nation in new report Thursday, November 5 KY3 ‘Kickapoo U’ offers hands-on career, college preparation Thursday, November 5 Springfield News-Leader SPS board picks three finalists for vacancy Thursday, November 5 Springfield News-Leader…
OTC In the News Working it out Thursday, October 1 417 Magazine Community Pride Night Oct. 2 Wednesday, September 30 Waynesville Daily Guide ’Tis a privilege to share kindness and awards for locals Tuesday, September 29 Springfield News-Leader Speaker aims to simplify economics for the young Tuesday, September 29 Lebanon Daily Record Newsmakers: Sept. 28-Oct.…
OTC In the News Following Ferguson, Governor Nixon wants enhanced police training Thursday, September 24 KSMU Childhood cancer survivors across the country win college scholarships from The National Children’s Cancer Society Thursday, September 24 Times Union OTC student overcoming obstacles to focus on dream Thursday, September 24 Springfield News-Leader Who still believes in the American…
Ozarks Technical Community College is one of 13 Missouri colleges that worked with the Missouri Community College Association to help 4,251 students statewide access training and gain the skills needed to enter the health care industry. Through the MoHealthWINs program, Ozarks Technical Community College received $2.4 million of a $19.9 million federal grant managed by…
Throughout the month of October, OTC faculty, staff and students are invited to support Sammy’s Window, a service of the Midwest Foster Care and Adoption Association. The mission of Sammy’s Window is to provide clothing, food and personal care items for foster families. Because of the nature of foster care, families often are not given…
The OTC Lebanon Center was honored as the Large Business of the Year by the Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Hal Higdon, chancellor of Ozarks Technical Community College, accepted the award at the chamber’s annual membership dinner, held Thursday, Oct. 1 at the Cowan Civic Center. “This award means a great deal to our…
Ben McLarry gets right to the point when he talks about the Missouri A+ Scholarship Program. “A+ is a scholarship that helps thousands of Missourians go to college each year for free,” the second-year OTC student said. “It’s a scholarship that takes into consideration the time and effort a student goes through to qualify for…
News Releases OTC ranked among nation’s top associate degree producers Friday, September 18 OTC hosts dedication of Sam and June Hamra Family Library Wednesday, September 16 OTC to host system-wide event for future students Tuesday, September 15 OTC to host Car and Motorcycle Show Monday, September 14 OTC In the News R-3, OTC team up…
OTC In the News Missouri veto session could include A+ residency requirement Thursday, September 10 The Joplin Globe U.S. News ranks area colleges among the best in Midwest Thursday, September 10 Springfield Business Journal Dressing for success on Overall Day Wednesday, September 9 Marshfield Mail Where our grads are going Tuesday, September 8 Town &…
OTC In the News Settle-in-ready business sites Thursday, September 3 Trade & Industry Development Police training commission wants to hear from public Tuesday, September 1 Ozarks First Input wanted for law enforcement training procedures Tuesday, September 1 KTTS SOGI bill docudrama Tuesday, September 1 The Standard Online Rural officer concerns after shooting of Houston, Tx.…
Ozarks Technical Community College earned national recognition as one of the nation’s Top 100 Associate Degree Producers by Community College Week. The publication analyzed data from more than 7,000 post-secondary institutions for the 2013-14 academic year. OTC ranked 40th in the nation among community colleges for associate degrees awarded. The college appeared in eight different…
A standing-room-only crowd honored Sam and June Hamra for their continued support of OTC in a library dedication ceremony today, Wednesday, Sept. 16. Learn more here. [vcex_image_grid columns=”3″ img_size=”thumbnail” title=”no” image_ids=”7560,7561,7562,7563,7564,7565,7566,7567,7568,7569,7570,7571,7572,7573,7574,7575,7576,7577,7578,7579″]
Ozarks Technical Community College honored longtime supporters Sam and June Hamra with the naming of the Sam and June Hamra Family Library in a ceremony today, Wednesday, Sept. 16. The event was held in the newly renovated library, located in the Information Commons building on the OTC Springfield Campus. “We are grateful to the Hamras…
Ozarks Technical Community College invites area high school students to Discover OTC, an annual, system-wide event that serves as a college visit for hundreds of prospective students. Participants will tour OTC campuses and centers to learn more about the specialized programs offered by the college. Students will also have the opportunity to meet OTC instructors…
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…