Dear New OTC Student: Welcome to Ozarks Technical Community College! College is such an exciting new adventure that you are starting. Our motto here at OTC is “You have a dream. We have a plan.” So, whatever your dreams are coming into college, just know that we have a plan and the support systems to…
OTC is delighted to share this message from Student Ambassador Marin Nielsen to our incoming students. I’m Marin Nielsen and I graduated from Rolla High School in 2020, right in the middle of the pandemic. I began my education here at OTC last fall and have fallen in love with this school. I want…
OTC is delighted to feature this letter from Student Ambassador David Cox to incoming students. Dear New OTC Student: I want to welcome you to Ozarks Technical Community College! You are about to embark on one of the most exciting times in your life, and everyone here is excited to see all the amazing…
Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but for many Ozarks Technical Community College students, breakfast is a luxury they can’t afford. In January of 2021, the college debuted a free breakfast program. Eagle Breakfast was a no-cost meal at Café 101 for any OTC student on the Springfield campus. Based on…
UPDATE: The McKinsey family has postponed this event due to the current circumstances surrounding the COVID risk in Southwest Missouri, and extends apologies to those who made arrangements to attend. A rescheduled date will be announced soon. Ozarks Technical Community College has a history of attracting those leaders who go above and beyond, eagerly step…
Congratulations to our Spring 2021 Chancellor’s List, Provost’s List, and Dean’s List recipients! Students who complete 12 or more credit hours in a fall or spring semester are eligible for the Chancellor’s List and Dean’s List. Recognition is based on the grade point average during that semester. The Dean’s List requires a GPA of 3.5…
Anyone who has watched a show like “The Great British Bake Off” or “Cake Boss” has probably thought to themselves, “Those cakes (or cookies or pastries) are works of art. They look too good to eat.” A baker who hopes to make creations worthy of a fancy bakery or pastry shop must have some artistic…
OTC student Anita Golovin remembers the moment she decided to become a pilot. She was 5 years old, boarding a flight from the U.S. to Russia, when a female pilot greeted passengers over the intercom. Anita turned to her parents in disbelief – she didn’t realize women could become pilots too. Years later, Anita is…
The summer semester is underway, and we’ve compiled our favorite OTC hacks to make your life a little easier in the coming weeks. Keep reading to learn how you can sign up for emergency text alerts, connect with student support services and learn the answer to the question, “To mask or not to mask?” Sync…
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) counts among its alumni the famous painter Grant Wood (American Gothic), the American fashion designer Halston and even the iconic Missouri painter Thomas Hart Benton. Soon, OTC alumnus Arianne Garner will join their ranks as a student at the renowned art school. Garner earned a yearly,…
When Brady Peterson earns his bachelor’s degree, he still won’t be old enough to have a glass of champagne to celebrate. The 18-year-old graduates from Hollister High School on Sunday, May 23, but a few days earlier, he’ll earn his Associate of Arts from Ozarks Technical Community College. When he starts taking classes at Lindenwood…
With only one week left of classes this semester, final exams are looming closer than ever. Make sure you’re prepared with the following study tips from OTC Tutoring. And, if you need a last-minute tutoring session, you can book that at this link. OTC Tutoring Tips 10. Start early – Cramming is counter-productive. Give your…
For OTC’s James Cardelli, persistence is about to pay off in a big way. The second-year culinary student will complete a stagiaire internship at a renowned Chicago restaurant this week. Newly opened in 2020, the restaurant – Ever – is the creation of Michelin-starred chef Curtis Duffy and his business partner Michael Muser. James says…
At just 18 years old, Riley Braker will attend Missouri State University this fall – not as a freshman but as a junior in college. The Ozark, Missouri native enrolled in one of Ozarks Technical Community College’s dual credit programs while still in high school. Next month, Riley will graduate with her high school diploma…
A new sign announcing Ozark Technical Community College’s sponsorship of the eagle exhibit at Dickerson Park Zoo was revealed at a rainy news conference today, April 28. “We are thrilled OTC is partnering with the Friends of the Zoo education department to help share the message of eagle conservation, and we are excited to share…
OTC’s Career Services will host an outdoor job fair on Wednesday, May 5, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the Student Plaza at the OTC Springfield Campus. Masks will be required — get all the details here. As a job-seeker, you’ll want to make an all-out effort to meet with every employer who has…
Matthew Thomas spent his childhood on the move, constantly uprooting and resettling in new places. His parents struggled to hold down jobs and pay the bills, adding to the instability in his life. But Matthew, from an early age, questioned the status quo. He knew he had to break the cycle and build a better…
Eight Ozarks Technical Community College students were honored for their academic success and student leadership at the Missouri Community College Association’s Phi Theta Kappa and Student Leadership Virtual Celebration, held April 21. Student Leadership Award At the virtual event, three OTC students received MCCA Student Leadership Awards. The awards are presented annually to an outstanding…
OTC technical education students brought home 40 medals from the recent SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference. The competition was hosted virtually this year in the wake of COVID-19. More than 50 OTC students competed against hundreds of technical education students from across the state. Competitors showcased their skills by completing written and filmed tests in categories…
One in three women and one in four men will experience intimate partner violence at some point in their lifetime. And, while studies show that rates of victimization among college students are high, it has also been demonstrated that 90 percent of sexual assault victims do not report the crime. During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, it’s important…
OTC’s Phi Theta Kappa Chapter Alpha Psi Tau emerged from PTK Catalyst 2021 with several awards in hand. Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges, broadcast its annual convention live from Orlando, Florida April 8-10. For the second year in a row, Alpha Psi Tau was named a Distinguished Chapter, placing it…
While the start of our summer and fall semesters might seem far away, registration is just around the corner beginning April 20! The OTC Academic Advising Team sees a lot of students make the same planning and registration mistakes semester after semester. To help, we’ve created a list of things you can do to ensure a smooth…
The picturesque 1.5-mile trail along the OTC Richwood Valley Campus has always been a draw for locals. But now, families and community members have one more reason to frequent the path. Tucked away near the Fremont road entrance to the campus sits a brand-new little library stocked full of books. OTC’s Little Free Library operates…
OTC hosted its second-annual Innovation Celebration on Thursday, April 1. The event, held virtually this year in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, funded eight different grant initiatives across the OTC System. It also honored employees for their exceptional contributions to the college. “With all the new challenges that arose this past year, we could…
OTC graduate Jared Smith risked it all when he quit his local news media job to move to Los Angeles without the promise of employment. But his professional gamble paid off in a big way. Within months of relocating, the lifelong video game enthusiast landed a job with Riot Games, a world-renown video game developer…