The Ozarks Tech Springfield campus is now an approved site for Educational Testing Services (ETS), making the institution the only college in the area to provide the certification exams required for graduate students, as well as future teachers, paraprofessionals and health care providers. After completing the rigorous certification process, Testing Services at the Ozarks Tech…
Thanks to a partnership with Ozarks Tech, the city of Lebanon and the Lebanon R-3 School District, a cutting-edge medical simulation lab is coming to the Robert W. Plaster Center for Student Success in Lebanon. Studies conducted as part of the Lebanon 2040 Comprehensive Plan revealed that Laclede County faces a shortage of primary care…
Thanks to a partnership with the Ozarks Regional YMCA and Skaggs Foundation, Ozarks Tech students who are parents and guardians will soon have an additional resource to help them succeed in their academic journey. A new child care program will soon be underway at the Ozarks Tech Table Rock Campus. The project is an example…
In a significant step to broaden educational pathways and make higher education more accessible for transfer students, Drury University and Ozarks Technical Community College are partnering through the Drury Springfield Promise. This innovative partnership enhances degree access, reduces financial barriers, and provides a seamless transition for academically qualified Ozarks Tech students aiming to complete their…
Rick’s Automotive, Springfield auto repair business and longtime Ozarks Tech supporter, received the Missouri Community College Association Distinguished Business & Industry Award at this year’s MCCA annual convention. The Distinguished Business & Industry Award recognizes individuals and/or businesses that have engaged in significant partnerships with their local community college to stimulate economic activity and support…
Ozarks Tech will honor former and current members of the military with a special Veterans Day event to feature the Sons of the American Revolution, performances, guest speaker, and recognition and awards. The Ozarks Tech Veterans Day Ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 11 in the Jared Family Atrium of the Information Commons…
The Ozarks Tech Springfield campus is gearing up for ExploreOTC, the annual event where sophomores from area high schools learn about opportunities to attend classes at the college during their junior and senior year. More than 1,000 students from 26 southwest Missouri schools are expected to participate in this year’s event, which is scheduled for…
Today, community members and legislators joined Ozarks Tech students, faculty and staff to celebrate the momentous final phase of the college’s master plan for the Springfield campus – a new student union focused on workforce development and student success. The groundbreaking event supports the ongoing transformation of student life at Ozarks Tech. Since its inception,…
Ozarks Tech is partnering with Mercy Springfield for Win from Within, a program designed for those interested in health care to have one year of pre-requisite classes and two years of eligible education paid upfront. The goal of the Mercy program is to create a path for Mercy co-workers to receive training in health care…
SPRINGFIELD, MO – On Tuesday, Aug. 20, Ozarks Tech held a naming ceremony for the college’s newest automotive and transportation partner, Springfield Nissan Kia. This event marked a generous six-figure donation from the local dealership to the Ozarks Tech Automotive Technology Program. John Widiger, Springfield Nissan Kia managing partner, explained his years of experience…
SPRINGFIELD, MO. – Join Ozarks Tech to celebrate the start of construction on the college’s new Center for Workforce and Student Success. The community is invited to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for this exciting addition to the Springfield campus at 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 26. The event, scheduled for the south parking lot in…
ST. CHARLES, Mo. (Aug.6, 2024) – Following a statewide nomination and selection process, Hume High School college and career advisor Janine Castillo was awarded the 2024 Advisor of the Year by rootEd Missouri for her exemplary efforts to help high school students in rural communities develop and achieve strong plans for life after graduation. rootEd…
Ozarks Technical Community College is moving forward with construction of the institution’s new Center for Workforce and Student Success, following the approval of the state’s FY 2025 budget by Missouri Governor Mike Parson. The project, which is estimated to cost $60 million, was approved June 12 by the Ozarks Tech board of trustees. The college…
Ozarks Technical Community College’s 2024 commencement ceremony was historic. The 2024 graduation marked the first time in history that a Missouri community college has awarded bachelor’s degrees. Daniel Bowles, Samantha Gonzalez and Jade Humphreys each earned a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy. In 2021, the Coordinating Board for Higher Education approved OTC and St.…
Just over a third of Americans have bachelor’s degrees, and this year, Ozarks Technical Community College will directly contribute to the number of people with four-year degrees. At OTC’s 2024 commencement, the college will make history by awarding three Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy degrees to Daniel Bowles, Samantha Gonzalez and Jade Humphreys. This…
Ozarks Technical Community College dedicated the Rick’s Automotive Student Lounge today, Thursday, May 9. The lounge is in the newly remodeled Industry and Transportation Technology Center. In 2022, Rick and Karen Hughlett donated to the new Robert W. Plaster Center for Advanced Manufacturing to establish a student lounge in the PMC. “We continue to donate…
IRONTON, Mo. (May 6, 2024)— Arcadia Valley High School today hosted Decision Day, an event for the 81 high school seniors to announce their plans following graduation, which ranged from enrolling in college, undertaking technical training, and enlisting in the military. Missouri Commissioner of Education Dr. Margie Vandeven joined the event in recognition of the…
The 2024 Ozarks Technical Community College commencement will be historic. The May 16 graduation ceremony at Great Southern Bank Arena will be the first time in the state’s history that a community college confers bachelor’s degrees. Three OTC students will receive a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy. “This is a point of pride for…
In light of recent layoffs at the Tracker Marine manufacturing plant in Lebanon, the Ozarks Technical Community College Lebanon Center and the Lebanon Job Center will host an event to help those workers explore their training options. The event is on Tuesday, April 30, at 10 a.m. The OTC Lebanon Center is located at…
The Ozarks Technical Community College Lebanon Center will host its third annual Lineworker Rodeo on Monday, April 29, beginning at 10 a.m. The OTC Lebanon Center is located at 22360 Highway MM in Lebanon. The event is free, and the public is invited to watch. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. First-year students from…
Growing up in Versailles, Mo., Jordan Williams always planned to become a physician. But in high school, he began working at a dental office in his hometown, mostly cleaning and stocking shelves. Occasionally, Jordan would help out during a procedure. “I saw a woman receive dentures, and she started crying,” Jordan said. “She was…
Local information technology firm JMARK and Ozarks Technical Community College partnered to create the JMARK Cybersecurity Lab. JMARK’s strategic investment in the college’s cybersecurity program helps create career avenues for students to work at JMARK or other local companies. Cybersecurity debuted at OTC in the fall of 2022. Immediately, cybersecurity was one of the most…
Karli Hedge has always been interested in the World. “My older brother bought me an encyclopedia set when I was little,” Karli said. “I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve read it.” However, the Clever High School student’s natural curiosity had a drawback. “When I went to schedule classes for my junior year at…
The 2024 Ozarks Technical Community College Commencement Ceremony student speaker is Robert-Thomas Gumersell. The 21-year-old Springfield native is receiving his Associate of Arts in General Studies and a Certificate of Specialization in Honors Studies. Robert-Thomas, known around campus as R.T., started attending OTC as a dual-enrolled home school high school student when he was 18.…
Nine Ozarks Technical Community College students were honored today, Thursday, April 11, at the Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) Student Leadership and Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Awards Luncheon at Stephens College in Columbia. The PTK/MCCA All-Missouri Team recognizes high-achieving two-year college students who demonstrate academic excellence, intellectual rigor, leadership, and service that extends their education beyond the classroom to benefit society. …
