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Taylor Fast, aviation student, poses with OTC plane

OTC aviation student earns commercial pilot license

Blog: Around The CollegeBy LAURA FRENCHDecember 17, 2018

Taylor Fast can now add “commercial pilot” to his list of credentials. The Bolivar native was OTC’s first aviation student …

Student draws Liberty the Service Dog and her owner

Project connects OTC drawing students and service dogs

Blog: Around The CollegeBy LAURA FRENCHDecember 11, 2018

Liberty the service dog lives up to her name. The black Labrador belongs to U.S. Navy veteran Kerry Evans. The …

Excellence in Education winners 2018

OTC names 2018 Excellence in Education recipients

Blog: Around The CollegeBy SARAH BARGODecember 5, 2018

Ozarks Technical Community College unveiled its 2018 Excellence in Education award recipients at the college’s annual convocation, held at the …

finals

The TLC’s top 10 list for surviving finals

Blog: Around The CollegeBy LAURA FRENCHDecember 4, 2018

With just a few days left of classes, final exams are looming closer than ever. Make sure you’re prepared with …

student resource fair planners

Class assignment turns into student resource fair

Blog: Around The CollegeBy MARK MILLERDecember 3, 2018

Jennifer Dunkel typically has her English II students conclude their writing class with a research-based proposal that addresses ways to …

Jeana Varney

OTC grad channels her passions to find career success

Blog: Around The CollegeBy MARK MILLERNovember 28, 2018

OTC graduate Jeana Varney loved music and animals as a girl growing up in Mountain Grove, Missouri, and she’s been …

Cassandra Groves Hearing Instrument Science graduate

U.S. Army veteran triumphs in the hearing instrument science field

Blog: Around The CollegeBy LAURA FRENCHNovember 15, 2018

If Cassandra Groves’ life were a book, the title would be “Overcoming It All.” Looking back, the U.S. Army veteran …

Outstanding Veteran Award

OTC honors Sgt. Penny Kimball with Outstanding Veteran Award

Blog: Around The CollegeBy LAURA FRENCHNovember 12, 2018

Ozarks Technical Community College announced Sergeant Penny Kimball as this year’s recipient of the Outstanding Student Veteran Award during the …

First-generation college student finds path to success

Blog: Around The CollegeBy LAURA FRENCHNovember 8, 2018

Growing up, Sarah Rife’s expectations were clear: get married, start a family, and homeschool her children. But rather than follow …

A Safe Place in the Storm

OTC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter hosts Suicide Awareness and Prevention Week

Blog: Around The CollegeBy LAURA FRENCHNovember 5, 2018

Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. More than 41,000 individuals …

EMS ambulance simulator

OTC receives $53,500 grant for emergency medical training at the Table Rock campus

Blog: Around The CollegeBy LAURA FRENCHOctober 31, 2018

Ozarks Technical Community College received a $53,500 Skaggs Legacy Endowment grant at a presentation held today, Oct. 31 at the …

The Helpers

New student organization at the Richwood Valley campus the first of its kind

Blog: Around The CollegeBy SARAH BARGOOctober 30, 2018

Children who grew up watching “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” were often advised to look for the helpers in troubling times. Mister …

ask me why iCare

OTC to hold domestic violence prevention events during iCare Week

Blog: Around The CollegeBy LAURA FRENCHOctober 22, 2018

Undoubtedly, OTC is located in the most beautiful part of the state, but not everything about southwest Missouri is pretty. …

Ethan and Caleb Cotten

Line worker brothers climb their way to the top

Blog: Around The CollegeBy LAURA FRENCHOctober 18, 2018

A healthy dose of sibling rivalry keeps Ethan and Caleb Cotten at the top of their game. The brothers will …

OTC student registering for classes

Important changes coming to OTC’s registration process

Blog: Around The CollegeBy MARK MILLEROctober 1, 2018

College is filled with choices for students:

  • When should I attend classes?
  • What should I study?
  • Should I take seated
…

Siemens Technical Scholar Spotlight: Chelsea Murray

Blog: Around The CollegeBy LAURA FRENCHSeptember 26, 2018

Chelsea Murray’s determination and grit have earned her one of the nation’s most prestigious awards for community college students in …

At the construction site of the new MHC Diesel Technician Training Center

Drafting and design students explore diesel expansion project

Blog: Around The CollegeBy LAURA FRENCHSeptember 12, 2018

OTC instructor Rene Wade is giving her structural design students a real-world look at the drafting and design process this …

spring scholarships

Now’s the time to apply for spring 2019 scholarships

Blog: Around The CollegeBy LAURA FRENCHSeptember 6, 2018

Spring 2019 scholarship applications are open now through Nov. 1. On average, OTC awards more than $900,000 in scholarships to …

Julie Coltharp dean

Getting to know Dr. Coltharp, OTC’s Dean of Online and Faculty Development

Blog: Around The CollegeBy LAURA FRENCHSeptember 6, 2018

One of OTC’s newest hires hails from a university just down the street.

Dr. Julie Coltharp – Drury’s former Director …

two students at a computer in OTC's welcome center

Helpful hacks for fall 2018

Blog: Around The CollegeBy LAURA FRENCHAugust 29, 2018

Welcome back, Eagles! We hope your fall semester is off to a great start. Are you planning to stay organized …

Joyce Bateman OTC Dean of Students

Meet Joyce Bateman, OTC’s new Dean of Students

Blog: Around The CollegeBy LAURA FRENCHAugust 27, 2018

A familiar face has stepped into an important role at Ozarks Technical Community College. Joyce Bateman is OTC’s new Dean …

Getting to know Chancellor Higdon

Blog: Around The CollegeBy LAURA FRENCHAugust 21, 2018

Meet Dr. Hal Higdon, chancellor of Ozarks Technical Community College. Dr. Higdon works hard to ensure OTC’s campuses and …

Eagle Days

Celebrate the start of the fall semester at Eagle Days 2018

Blog: Around The CollegeBy LAURA FRENCHAugust 16, 2018

The fall 2018 semester is finally here, and we’re kicking things off with our inaugural Eagle Days events! Between the …

Steve Fritts

OTC’s Steve Fritts appointed to Phi Theta Kappa Honors Program Council

Blog: Around The CollegeBy LAURA FRENCHAugust 8, 2018

Ozark Technical Community College instructor Steve Fritts was appointed by the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society (PTK) to serve on …

Penny Kimball OTC student

OTC nursing student applauds Veterans Upward Bound outreach

Blog: Around The CollegeBy LAURA FRENCHAugust 6, 2018

OTC practical nursing student Penny Kimball is committed to caring for fellow veterans. A U.S. Army veteran herself, Penny wants …

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