Representatives from Ozarks Technical Community College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges, recently returned from the organization’s annual International Convention with eight awards in hand. Held in Seattle, Wash., this year’s convention drew more than 1,200 Phi Theta Kappa chapters from around the world. The honors received included the…
Jim Moore, managing partner of American Products, LLC, and his wife, Cathy, have presented a gift of $25,000 to the OTC Foundation, the fundraising arm of Ozarks Technical Community College. The gift, which was made to support the Middle College program, fulfills the Moores’ initial pledge of $100,000. Jim Moore is a member and former…
The OTC Fine Arts Gallery, located on the third floor of the historic Gillioz Theatre complex in downtown Springfield, will serve as host for the 2011 Central Ozarks Conference High School Juried Art Exhibition. The artwork will be on display from Friday, April 22, through Friday, April 29. A reception and awards ceremony will be…
Six students from Ozarks Technical Community College’s Turf and Landscape Management program have brought home several awards and a scholarship from their field’s national competition. The students competed against 59 other colleges and universities at the 35th annual Student Career Days, informally known as the “Landscaping Olympics,” an event sponsored by the Professional Landcare Network…
The OTC Fine Arts Gallery, located on the third floor of the historic Gillioz Theatre complex in downtown Springfield, will hold an opening reception during the First Friday ArtWalk event on Friday, April 1, from 6 to 10 p.m. This month’s exhibition features artwork from printmaker Cynthia Moore, as well as a collective exhibition of…
The William T. Kemper Foundation & Commerce Bancshares Foundation have presented the OTC Foundation, the fundraising arm of Ozarks Technical Community College, with a joint grant totaling $25,000. The gift, which was made to support the college’s Major Gifts Capital Campaign, will be used toward furniture, fixtures and equipment for the expansion of the Information…
Representatives from Ozarks Technical Community College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges, recently returned from the organization’s annual Missouri Regional Convention with several awards in hand. The students and advisors of the college’s chapter were honored with 15 awards, one regional officer position, and one advisory council position during…
OTC’s technical education students will be among many other participating in Friday’s rescheduled district SkillsUSA competition at the Springfield campus. The competition was rescheduled due to snow. Competitions will be held in Automotive Collision Repair, Advertising Design, Health Knowledge Bowl, Television Production, Video Product Development, Preschool Teaching Assistant, Welding and SkillsUSA technical written tests. Winners…
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon will present the commencement address at Ozarks Technical Community College’s annual ceremony, to be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, at JQH Arena on the Missouri State University campus. In addition to all graduates and their families, the public is invited to attend the ceremony. “We are honored to…
An independent study has been released detailing the economic and community impact of Ozarks Technical Community College. The study, presented to the Board of Trustees during their February meeting, shows that OTC contributes more than $211 million each year to its community through a combination of college operations, student spending, and productivity of graduates in…
The official federal census numbers are in for the spring 2011 semester, and the Ozarks Technical Community College system has grown once again. A total of 13,617 students enrolled this fall, up 9.9 percent from the spring of 2010. “Our student population continues to grow, which means that more citizens of southwest Missouri are getting…
With spring classes beginning today, enrollment at Ozarks Technical Community College has increased once again. A total of 13,220 students are enrolled this semester, 16.1 percent more than the spring of 2010. “An ever-increasing number of southwest Missouri residents are pursuing the training opportunities at OTC as they work to enhance their careers and their…
The OTC Foundation, the fundraising arm of Ozarks Technical Community College, has received a gift of $30,000 from Bill and Ann Turner and the Turner Family Foundation. The funds will be used for the expansion of the Information Commons West on the College’s Springfield campus, and the new Turner Family Student Lounge will be named…
The OTC Foundation, the fundraising arm of Ozarks Technical Community College, has received two $15,000 pledges from John Gentry, president and chairman of the Board of Positronic Industries. One of the gifts will benefit the Middle College program, and the other will go toward the expansion of the Information Commons West on the Springfield campus.…
Ozarks Technical Community College has finalized the purchase of two properties for a new facility in Hollister. The properties, a total of 8.25 acres located between Highways 65 and 165, will provide the space and accessibility the College has been seeking in the area. The land was purchased for a total of $2,175,000. “This land…
Ozarks Technical Community College is seeking comments from the public in preparation for its periodic ten-year accreditation renewal evaluation by its regional accrediting agency, the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. OTC has been continuously accredited by the Commission since 1996. The College will undergo a comprehensive site visit…
Springfield business icon Carol Jones has presented the OTC Foundation, the fundraising arm of Ozarks Technical Community College, with two gifts totaling $500,000. The first $250,000 of the donation will fund scholarships for disadvantaged women, and the second $250,000 will be used to support the newly named Carol Jones Writing Center. The writing center is…
Ozarks Technical Community College has been certified as an approved continuing education provider for its professional development Supervision and Leadership online program. The Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI), an internationally recognized leader in HR certification, made the certification. HRCI is a partner of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The certificate is offered online…
Ozarks Technical Community College will hold an Open House at its new Lebanon Education Center on Friday, October 1, at 10 a.m. The event will begin with recognition of guests of honor Reuben and Mary Lou Casey, the San Clemente, Calif., couple who donated the new facilities to the College. The center is located off…
A new state-of the-art composter will be constructed on Ozarks Technical Community College’s (OTC) Springfield campus thanks to a $10,000 donation from the Walton Family Foundation to the Campus Green Initiatives program. The gift was announced and presented by Mike Daw, president of Arvest Bank, Springfield, on behalf of the foundation. The funds will help…
Peterbilt of Springfield, Inc., has presented the OTC Foundation, the fundraising arm of Ozarks Technical Community College, with a gift of two diesel tractors, valued at $59,000, for the College’s Transport Training Institute. Additionally, Glenn Larson, owner of Peterbilt of Springfield, has pledged $100,000 to endow the Larson Family Scholarship, designed to assist students in…
Jan Robbins, Executive Director of GYN Cancer Alliance has been named the new president of the Board of Directors of the OTC Foundation, the fundraising arm of Ozarks Technical Community College. Outgoing president Jim Moore served in the position from 2009-2010. The Board of Directors has also chosen Neal Spencer, CEO of BKD, LLP, to…
Dr. Hal Higdon, president of Ozarks Technical Community College, has taken the position of Chair of the Presidents/Chancellors Council of the Missouri Community College Association (MCCA). The Council serves MCCA and its membership by representing community college interests in the state legislature and professional and governmental agencies, and by maintaining communication between the colleges. Dr.…
The Board of Trustees of Ozarks Technical Community College has approved a plan to acquire financing for several major capital improvement projects in Hollister, Lebanon and Springfield. The plan, which was approved in the June 14 meeting of the Board, will allow College administration to secure appropriate financing of up to $10 million. “We will…
With summer classes beginning today, enrollment at Ozarks Technical Community College has increased once again. A total of 4,495 students are enrolled this summer, 12.2% percent higher than the summer of 2009. While every location has experienced noticeable growth, the majority of students are enrolled at the Springfield campus, which welcomed 2,133 students today, up…