Current and prospective Ozarks Technical Community College students are invited to prepare for the upcoming fall semester at RegFest ― a one-stop registration event designed to help students plan and enroll in classes. OTC RegFest will be held at the following OTC campuses and centers this month.
Volunteer positions are available for Ozarks Technical Community College’s Adult Education and Literacy classes, which will be held this fall in the following counties: Greene, Stone, Taney, Christian, Webster, Polk, Dallas, Laclede and Wright. Schedules vary by location. Most volunteers average 2-3 hours of work per week. Adult Education and Literacy volunteers assist instructors in…
News Releases OTC students excel at SkillsUSA Championships Wednesday, July 1 OTC In the News Newsmakers: June 29-July 5, 2015 Tuesday, June 30 Springfield Business Journal OTC construction to be finished by fall 2016 Tuesday, June 30 Branson Tri-Lakes News Middle school students STEAM to OTC event Monday, June 29 Springfield News-Leader Fifth-annual Men of…
Ten students from Ozarks Technical Community College received medals at the SkillsUSA Championships, held June 22–26 in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,000 career and technical education students participated in 100 different trade, technical and leadership fields. The SkillsUSA Championships took place as part of the SkillsUSA 51st annual National Leadership and Skills Conference. Twenty-nine OTC…
Michelle Hudgens, lead English instructor at the OTC Richwood Valley Campus, was selected as one of 25 participants nationwide to attend the 2015 Summer Seminar for the Holocaust and Jewish Resistance Teacher’s Program (HAJRTP). The seminar’s itinerary includes a two-week trip to Germany and Poland July 1-14. Participants will meet Holocaust survivors, network with other…
OTC In the News New doctorate in education program offered in this area Thursday, June 18 Waynesville Daily Guide Darr Family Foundation presents $235K in grants Thursday, June 18 Springfield Business Journal Officials say earlier investments in education key to achieving wealth Thursday, June 18 KSMU OTC invites middle and high school students to STEAM…
OTC News Releases OTC’s Joan Barrett named Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Monday, June 8 OTC In the News Three hurt when building under construction collapses Thursday, June 1 KSPR On eve of tryouts, Ozarks pro baseball league unsettled Thursday, June 11 Springfield News-Leader Chick-fil-A releases plans for new restaurant in Springfield Wednesday, June 10…
OTC News Releases Jared Lightle named coordinator of scholarships and alumni for OTC Foundation Tuesday, June 2 OTC restructures developmental education courses to increase student completion rates Monday, June 1 OTC In the News CWJC getting women back to work Tuesday, June 2 Christian County Headliner Public hearing on higher education slated Monday, June 1…
OTC In the News OTC’s Adult Education and Literacy program receives High Quality Program award Wednesday, May 27 Bolivar Herald-Free Press Bring it on home: China Sunday, May 24 St. Louis Post-Dispatch Area graduates receive MFA scholarships Sunday, May 24 Bolivar Herald-Free Press OTC Adult Education Program receives award Sunday, May 24 Hometown Daily News…
OTC News Releases OTC’s Adult Education and Literacy program receives High Quality Program award Thursday, May 21 OTC’s Middle College names CoxHealth its Employer of the Year Wednesday, May 20 OTC In the News Panel explores education alternative Thursday, May 21 Lebanon Daily Record Pokin Around: Bedside at a mannequin birth; it’s creepy Tuesday, May 19…
OTC News Releases OTC confers 3,153 degrees and certificates at commencement Friday, May 15 OTC In the News Nearly 700 graduate from OTC Thursday, May 14 Springfield News-Leader College trustees approve underwriting services to refinance general obligation bonds Wednesday, May 13 The Missourian Springfield firefighters train for birth and trauma emergencies Wednesday, May 13 KY3 Missouri…
Joan Barrett, the associate vice chancellor for student affairs at OTC, will become the vice chancellor for student affairs beginning July 1, 2015. Her promotion was approved by the OTC Board of Trustees at its regular monthly meeting on Monday, June 8.
Ozarks Technical Community College’s Department of Life Science, in cooperation with several business sponsors, invites students entering grades 6–12 to attend STEAM Days: a one-day, activities-based event that allows students to test, observe and explore the fields of science, technology, engineering, art or mathematics (STEAM). STEAM Days will be held on Friday, June 19 for…
It was the perfect night for Springfield Cardinals baseball. OTC employees and their families had a great time at yesterday’s game. The Cardinals won 5-1 over the Rough Riders, and Thomas Lee threw a complete game on only 90 pitches. Go Cards!
Jared Lightle, former human resources information systems manager at NPC International, has been named the Coordinator of Scholarships and Alumni for the OTC Foundation, the fundraising arm of Ozarks Technical Community College. In his new role, Lightle will manage the foundation’s scholarship award process, build the alumni association, and assist with the foundation’s recently announced…
Community colleges are often touted for their capability to educate students of all ability levels, but often the students who seek community college education are not ready for college-level coursework. In response to this issue, community colleges offer developmental education courses, which are required, noncredit courses for students who score below a certain level on…
We would like to thank Rep. Elijah Haahr for visiting the OTC Springfield Campus to accept his 2015 Distinguished Alumni award. OTC honored Rep. Haahr as the 2015 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year during the college’s commencement held May 14, 2015. His parents, Roger and Kathy Haahr, accepted the award on his behalf at the ceremony. “Rep. Haahr’s work ethic…
Ozarks Technical Community College’s Adult Education and Literacy program received the High Quality Program award from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The award recognized five out of 38 AEL programs in the state for achieving positive student outcomes while maintaining a high degree of fiscal integrity in program operations. Missouri’s Office of…
Nearly 700 graduates walked in OTC’s commencement ceremony held Thursday, May 14 at JQH Arena. Congratulations to the Ozarks Technical Community College Class of 2015!
The OTC Middle College has named CoxHealth its Employer of the Year. The health system was selected for its constant assistance and support in providing Middle College students internships in the fields of health services and early childhood education. “CoxHealth gives our students the opportunity to study several different careers and options available to them…
Nearly 700 graduates walked in OTC’s commencement ceremony held Thursday, May 14 at JQH Arena. Congratulations to the Ozarks Technical Community College Class of 2015!
Nearly 700 Ozarks Technical Community College graduates walked in Thursday evening’s commencement ceremony at JQH Arena on the Missouri State University campus. OTC conferred 3,153 degrees and certificates to graduates this year, which includes students who have completed their course work from the summer 2014 semester through the summer 2015 semester. Neal Spencer, retired CEO of…
The 2015 Associate of Science in Nursing graduates received their pins in a ceremony today at the Gillioz Theatre. Congratulations, graduates!
Bravo to OTC Fine Arts vocal ensembles — the Noteabellas and Heart Beatz — for a fantastic spring concert performance on Friday, May 8 at The Creamery Arts Center. We would also like to congratulate the OTC Concert Choir and Chamber Singers for a beautiful spring concert on Tuesday, May 12 at Central Christian Church. View photos from their performances below,…
And that’s a wrap! Students, faculty and staff enjoyed a well-deserved break from finals week with free ice cream sundaes in the Jared Family Atrium. Only a few days left in the spring semester — hang in there!