One of OTC’s newest hires hails from a university just down the street. Dr. Julie Coltharp – Drury’s former Director of eLearning – is OTC’s Dean of Online and Faculty Development. In her new role, Dr. Coltharp oversees the college’s…
Welcome back, Eagles! We hope your fall semester is off to a great start. Are you planning to stay organized and in the know this year? We've compiled five of our best hacks guaranteed to keep you informed and on…
A familiar face has stepped into an important role at Ozarks Technical Community College. Joyce Bateman is OTC’s new Dean of Students. As dean, she will serve as the primary student conduct officer. However, Joyce says her position involves so…
Meet Dr. Hal Higdon, chancellor of Ozarks Technical Community College. Dr. Higdon works hard to ensure OTC’s campuses and centers run smoothly, and he also spends a lot of time with community and industry partners to keep OTC’s programs at…
The fall 2018 semester is finally here, and we're kicking things off with our inaugural Eagle Days events! Between the free food, giveaways and special appearances by our new mascot, Ozzy the Eagle, we can't think of a better way…
Ozark Technical Community College instructor Steve Fritts was appointed by the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society (PTK) to serve on its Honors Program Council. In this role, Fritts will help direct PTK’s honors programming for the next four years. Fritts…
OTC practical nursing student Penny Kimball is committed to caring for fellow veterans. A U.S. Army veteran herself, Penny wants to work as a nurse in the Veterans Administration System someday. In the meantime, she’s proud to serve as an…
A group of OTC students put their emergency-response skills to the test at a simulation held yesterday in Battlefield, Missouri. The event, coordinated in conjunction with CoxHealth, Mercy and the Battlefield Fire Department, taught OTC paramedic and emergency medical technician…
Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed a higher education funding bill for the 2019 fiscal year at Ozarks Technical Community College today. The bill emphasizes workforce training and $2 million in tuition assistance for individuals who receive food stamps. "I'm a…
Ever wonder how our criminal justice system in the U.S. compares to others around the world? A group of OTC criminology students recently traveled “across the pond” to uncover the answer for themselves. Andrea Jones, OTC criminal justice instructor, promoted…