Instructor makes a big impression
Kevin Kloppenburg likes to joke that he is “a giant in his field” and one of OTC’s newest adjunct instructors …
Sisters having things cooking at cafe
Having one or two siblings working together at the same business is not too unusual.
But try five.
Five members …
Student returns to teach at OTC
The OTC catchphrase of “Start Here, Go Anywhere” isn’t lost on Andrea Jones. In fact, she took expanded the brand …
A+ program brings student to college
Tera Lawless makes no bones about it: Without the state’s A+ program, she would not have attended college.
“I would …
Student book helps local charity
From stories about the Salem witchcraft trials to the daily life of pioneers to the thoughts of Wild West lawmen, …
Vets lounge serves many needs
Veterans transitioning from military service to civilian life can find the process challenging and attending college just adds to that …
OTC grad finds place in Nashville
Shayne Jacobian is a perfect example of the OTC slogan of “Start Here, Go Anywhere” and could put his talents …
OTC’s history kept in library vault
Here’s a pop quiz. What’s the name of the OTC mascot (yes, there is one) and what other mascots were …
Susan Siemens recalls days as OTC student
There are thousands of OTC alum and former faculty and staff who can say, “been there, done that” when it …
Student finishes first semester in South Africa
Wade Southwell had an exciting and educational 2014 and the new year looks to have as much or more to …
Dean has fun in hockey world
At first glance, one would never mistake Vivian Elder for someone who enjoys the rough and tumble sport of hockey.…
Former rock drummer teaching at Table Rock
It was many Christmases ago that a young Harlow Sanders awoke to fine an authentic drum set sitting in the …
Deaf facilities worker enjoys his work
Chris Lehew lost his ability to hear when he contracted spinal meningitis when he was 16 months old.
Today, as …
Intramural program draws OTC students
OTC students have game.
Students from the Lebanon and Waynesville centers have formed intramural basketball teams that square off in weekend …
IMT degree drawings lots of interest
Ozarks Technical Community College’s Landon Vinson has said that the Industrial Maintenance Technology degree could be referred to as the …
OTC initiates groundbreaking program
At-risk youth may not see attending college as an option.
But a groundbreaking program initiated at OTC and several of …
Student group sponsors hunger drive
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, thoughts turn to food, family and festive occasions.
This week, food will be on the …
Middle College, Big Brothers/ Sisters mentor students
OTC Middle College and Big Brothers Big Sisters have partnered to create a pilot mentoring program that pairs students with …
OTC hosting 2014 Innovation Showcase
Distance learning means just that learning at a distance.
So, this years celebration of National Distance Learning Week Nov. 10-14, …
Agriculture students study donated propane mower
The OTC agriculture department isn’t cooking with gas. Instead, they are cutting with it.
The program recently accepted a new …
Facilities employee makes mark at Highland games
When one talks about a big man on campus, that honor could certainly go to OTC’s Robert Dale, a facilities
Students take advanatage of dual credit opportunities
Hayley Peryer wanted to get a jump on her college career while attending Sparta High School. So, when she learned
Nourishing the Teacher – “Bump” up the music
The classroom is packed. Every chair is full and 2 extra seats are pulled in to accommodate the students who …
Geology class takes field trip to rock formations
When OTC geology instructor Kathryn Shade saw the advantage of moving her classroom outside and off campus, she took jumped …
Banned books topic of class at OTC Richwood Valley
Today may mark the start of Banned Book Week, but OTC instructor Lyndsey Strahan and her class at OTC Richwood …