The OTC Fine Art Gallery announces its first exhibition of the fall 2015 semester. “Evolution of an Artist: Christie Snelson” will open during First Friday Art Walk on Sept. 4, 2015. The reception will be held from 5-9 p.m. in the gallery, located on the third floor of the Gillioz Theatre at 325 Park Central East in…
Doug Williams came to OTC in search of a language class and left with a new career. Williams, who has an undergraduate degree in English, is now working on his master’s degree in deaf education at Gallaudet University, the world’s only university for the deaf, located in Washington, D.C. While Williams is not deaf, the…
Normally, you wouldn’t give your toothbrush to someone once you’re done with it, but now you can, and for a good cause. The OTC dental programs are collecting and recycling used dental products, such as toothbrushes and empty toothpaste tubes. The programs will receive money for the items and those funds will go to Project…
Na Pham’s five-year wait is over as she takes the first step towards a dream she brought to the Ozarks from her homeland of Vietnam in 2010. She wants to be a pharmacist. The program was developed in response to current and projected shortages of pharmacy professionals in the state, particularly in underserved rural areas.…
Welcome to another school year at Ozarks Technical Community College. As you begin the fall semester, please be aware that all OTC campuses and centers are tobacco free. Use of all tobacco products and e-cigarettes is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to cigarettes, cigars, e-cigarettes, vaporizers and chewing tobacco. You can view OTC’s…
You won’t want to miss back-to-school happenings at OTC, and we have some pretty fun events scheduled for the first week of classes. Check ’em out below, and stop on your way to or from class! Instagram Selfie Challenge Happening all week long! Did you know that @OzarksTech is on Instagram? Follow us and share…
Meet Dr. Hal Higdon, chancellor of Ozarks Technical Community College. If you see him around campus the first week of classes, be sure to stop and say hello. If you take the time to introduce yourself, there’s a chance you could win a Starbuck’s gift card! In the meantime, check out our Q&A with Dr. Higdon…
Don’t tell Michaela Cate she can’t do something because she loves to show people she can. Cate has used her A+ scholarship to become a physical therapy assistant even though, at one point, it didn’t look like she was going to get through the program. “I wouldn’t have made it through financially without A+,” the…
OTC has student ambassadors who show prospective students around the college’s various campuses and centers. But Jay Rauhoff has become the type of OTC ambassador who spreads the word about the college around the world. Rauhoff, who attended OTC from 2007-2009, is now in Finland where he will work for four years on his doctorate…
A group of young minds from OTC’s Middle College recently got the opportunity to study science with local researchers and professors. OTC’s Middle College offers high school students, challenged by traditional education settings, an alternative education opportunity in a variety of program areas including science. Selected students met with professors from Missouri State University and…
Congratulations to the OTC Table Rock Campus 2015 Practical Nursing graduates! Friends and family gathered at the Our Lady of the Lake Parish Center in Branson on Wednesday, July 22 for the 2015 Practical Nursing recognition ceremony. Twenty-nine nursing students graduated and received their pins.
The new Environmental Science Technology program at the OTC Waynesville Center will now be offered at the OTC Richwood Valley Campus. The Environmental Science Technology program focuses on laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution and contamination, including those that affect public health. The hybrid program includes both hands-on…
Feeling technologically challenged? Could you use a quick refresher course in computer basics? Get a head start on the upcoming semester by attending Student Computer Basics, a free one-hour session brought to you by OTC’s Information Technology Department. Our informative, interactive sessions will focus on the following topics: Navigating the OTC website and myOTC Utilizing…
Prepare for a successful college semester through a series of free workshops brought to you by the OTC Speckman Tutoring & Learning Center and the Carol Jones Writing Center. College Prep Day is a great opportunity to ensure you’re ready for college. Our FREE, hands-on workshops will cover everything from study skills to computer technology…
Keith Crisman has expanded the boundaries of OTC’s “Start Here, Go Anywhere” motto. The 2011 OTC graduate doesn’t want to go anywhere on Earth because he has his eyes on the stars. “To become an astronaut,” the Ozark resident replied when asked about his ultimate goal. Crisman began working towards that goal while studying at…
Wade Southwell rode into Springfield on a bus 2½ years ago; last week, he left the Ozarks on another bus. What happened to the OTC student between the two bus rides is a tribute to Southwell’s personal determination and academic perseverance that few might dare to attempt. The 25-year-old battled homelessness and addiction issues while…
The OTC Richwood Valley Campus was filled with energetic and inquisitive middle school students enjoying the presentations and demonstrations that made up the college’s first STEAM event on Friday, June 19. STEAM – which stands for Science/Technology/Engineering/Arts/ Mathematics – allowed more than 60 middle school students to get a sampling of academic subjects with a…
Ozarks Technical Community College may not have any athletic programs, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any athletes walking the halls. Take Adam Arnold ― American ninja warrior. Arnold, who holds degrees in manufacturing, construction and industrial management technology from OTC, is scheduled to appear in the Orlando, Fla., regional qualifier of “American Ninja Warrior.”…
The mission of OTC’s diesel technology program is to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to be successful in careers within the diesel repair industry. And the program recently added a big piece of technology – a very big piece – to help students with their training. Deep inside the Industrial Transportation and…
Tyler Sederwall and Juliana Drayer have future plans that don’t stop with the upcoming national SkillsUSA competition in Louisville later this month. The two OTC electronic media students are planning to take their talents to Los Angeles soon after the competition to begin their careers in filmmaking. The two students, who took first place at…
David Lian flashed a wide smile after he received his Associate of Arts degree at OTC’s commencement. Lian was a happy graduate because he knew how far he literally had come to earn his honors. A refugee of Burma, Lian left his homeland came after being persecuted as a Christian. Fortunately, his sister and brother…
Nathan Thomas traded his blue police uniform for a set of black physical therapy assistant scrubs and he hasn’t regretted the decision for a minute. Thomas, with nearly 15 years of experience on the Springfield Police force and a U.S. Navy veteran, graduated from OTC last week with a physical therapy assistant’s degree. He recently…
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!
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…
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!