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 …
OTC employees see what poverty is like
OTC employees got an up close and personal look at what poverty looks like in the Ozarks. OACAC’s Poverty Simulation,
OTC grad finds success in app world
Like some students when they first come to Ozarks Technical Community College, Jordan Morgan wasn’t sure what career he was
Nourishing the Teacher – The most important day
My grandfather, Isaac, arrived in the United States in December of 1909. He was only 15 years old when his …
Nourishing the Teacher – Starting on a good note
Welcome back to a new semester. On our opening day, we had a few lost and wandering students but overall …
Nourishing the Teacher – What our students need
Mary Kay Ash, the founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics, is known for giving her top performers a pink Cadillac. She …
Vets Center to offer counseling at OTC
Transitioning from the battlefield to the classroom can be a difficult journey for college-bound veterans. With 1,000 veterans attending OTC,
New Middle College leader has ambitious goals
Tiffany Brunner has seen the groundbreaking work Ozarks Technical Community College has been doing for young students during her tenure
Former OTC student fulfills dream after internship
The five OTC campuses and centers will be alive today with thousands of students who will be working toward fulfilling …
OTC helps bring AED to Crosslines
With more than 51,000 people using Crosslines every year, the Springfield charity organization never knows when a serious medical issue …
International students find OTC is a good home for them
While community colleges are primarily for local residents to use to enhance their education, more and more international students are …
OTC CEC instructor publishes 10th recipe book
J.E. Cornwell has taken his talents in both cooking and publishing to offer readers an inside look into the secrets …
Kat Allie featured in state arts magazine
Kat Allie, department chair of fine arts and humanities at Ozarks Technical Community College, didn’t take art classes growing up
EMP program gaining national reputation for excellence
Don’t look now, but OTC’s Electronic Media Production program is quickly becoming one of the best in the country, if
OTC leads in offering others Title IX training
Recently, national universities, including Ivy League institutions, have received unwanted headlines for their handling of sexual assault cases. Those high-profile
Home-schooled students have a path toward OTC
There are more than 4,500 families in the Ozarks who home school their children and when they look for advanced