Even though classes have already begun at Ozarks Technical Community College, students are still signing up. However, those enrolling at the last minute may not have to miss anything: OTC will once again offer Late Start courses, or classes that begin after the semester is already underway. “The Late Start option gives our students the…
Due to the severe drought affecting the Ozarks, the leaders of Springfield’s four major colleges and universities have made a commitment to reduce water usage as much as possible. Chancellor Dr. Hal Higdon of Ozarks Technical Community College, and Presidents Todd Parnell of Drury, Clif Smart of Missouri State, and Dr. Robert H. Spence of…
An innovative new way to find information about Ozarks Technical Community College is coming Monday, August 20. Beginning that morning, visitors to www.otc.edu will find a new homepage featuring a logo, a search bar — and not much else. Believed to be the first webpage of its kind among higher education institutions, the simple new start…
John Lambert, owner of Missouri Insulation & Supply, Inc., has been named the new chair of the Board of Directors of the OTC Foundation, the fundraising arm of Ozarks Technical Community College. Outgoing president Neal Spencer, former CEO and current National Growth Partner of BKD, served in the position from 2011-2012. The Board of Directors…
Ozarks Technical Community College and the Community Foundation of the Ozarks announce a new $50,000 challenge grant initiative to support OTC’s Allied Health Clinical Simulation Center, a 2,000 square-foot, multi-disciplinary high-fidelity simulation lab that provides training for students in 12 programs at OTC, as well as for a variety of healthcare professionals already in the…
The OTC Foundation, the fundraising arm of Ozarks Technical Community College, has received a gift from the family of William N. Bunselmeyer to establish an endowed scholarship in memory of their father and owner of Hoffman Supply Co., Inc., now doing business as Johnstone Supply. The scholarship, which will be awarded beginning in the fall…
Ozarks Technical Community College students earned six medals in the national SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference held in Kansas City, which ended Wednesday. More than 6,000 students from across the country competed in various areas of career and technical education in 94 different trade, technical and leadership fields. In all, OTC teams won three…
The Springfield-based Musgrave Foundation has presented the OTC Foundation, the fundraising arm of Ozarks Technical Community College, with a grant for $15,000. OTC will use the funds for scholarships for students in the College’s Allied Health programs. The grant was presented during a press conference held by the Musgrave Foundation at OTC to announce the…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced 28 recipients for loans and grants through its Rural Development programs, and Ozarks Technical Community College will be the ultimate recipient of $500,000 for expansion at the OTC Lebanon Center. The funds will be presented to the Laclede Electric Cooperative, the organization that applied for the loan, and…
The Springfield-based Musgrave Foundation will hold a press conference to announce the recipients of 35 grants totaling nearly $200,000. The event will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 27, in the Jared Family Atrium at the Springfield campus of Ozarks Technical Community College, 1001 E. Chestnut Expressway. Formed by Jeannette L. Musgrave in…
Missouri State Rep. Melissa Leach visited Ozarks Technical Community College on Tuesday, June 12, to present a resolution in honor of Dr. Shirley Lawler, OTC’s provost/vice chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs. Dr. Lawler is retiring this summer after 15 years with the College. Prior to her current position, Dr. Lawler served OTC in a…
Missouri State University and Ozarks Technical Community College have signed two articulation agreements providing a seamless pathway for OTC students to transfer their Associate of Arts and Associate of Applied Science degrees to complete a bachelor’s degree entirely online with MSU. Specifically, a Bachelor of Applied Science in technology management can be completed online for…
While classes continue at the OTC Branson Center, progress continues at the future home of the OTC Table Rock Campus. During its June meeting, the Ozarks Technical Community College Board of Trustees approved the project cost of $9,403,456.75. The cost includes site construction, building construction, OTC furnished equipment and supplies, information technology, permits, testing services…
Ozarks Technical Community College will host an Open House event at the OTC Richwood Valley Campus on Saturday, June 16, from 9 a.m. to noon. The event is designed for members of the community to learn more about opportunities provided by OTC in Christian County. The OTC Richwood Valley Campus is located on Highway 14…
Missouri State University and Ozarks Technical Community College will sign two articulation agreements for OTC students to transfer their Associate of Arts and Associate of Applied Science degrees toward completion of a bachelor’s degree entirely online with MSU. OTC Chancellor Dr. Hal Higdon and MSU Interim President Clif Smart will sign the agreements Tuesday, June…
Ozarks Technical Community College will host a Military Open House event at the OTC Waynesville Center on Saturday, June 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is designed for veterans, active members of the military, and their families to learn more about opportunities provided by OTC in their area. The OTC Waynesville Center…
Missouri State University’s College of Business Administration (COBA) will offer a new two-year, two-night-per-week evening general business program designed especially for Ozarks Technical Community College (OTC) students. The program will begin in fall 2012. Seats in required business courses will be reserved for OTC transfer students until one month prior to the semester to ensure…
Dr. David Russell, Missouri’s commissioner of higher education, told this year’s Ozarks Technical Community College graduates Thursday night to “to commit to a vision of your future and make it happen.” More than 1,000 graduates were eligible to receive degrees or certificates they earned during the current school year. More than 600 graduates took part…
Dr. David R. Russell, Missouri’s Commissioner of Higher Education, will present the commencement address at Ozarks Technical Community College’s annual ceremony, to be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, at JQH Arena on the Missouri State University campus. In addition to all graduates and their families, the public is invited to attend the…
Graduates and alumni of Ozarks Technical Community College can now transfer seamlessly to Missouri Southern State University to continue their education. MSSU President Dr. Bruce Speck and Dr. Shirley Lawler, vice chancellor for academic and student affairs representing OTC Chancellor Dr. Hal Higdon, signed a memorandum of understanding Wednesday that allows OTC students and alumni…
Branson mayor and husband make large donation.
Ozarks Technical Community College will hold a ceremony on Friday, May 4, to recognize Jerry and Linda Jared and family with the naming of the Jared Family Atrium. The event will begin at 2 p.m. in the Jared Family Atrium, located in the Information Commons at the OTC Springfield Campus. Mr. Jared is the Chairman…
Ozarks Technical Community College’s Kids’ College summer classes are enrolling now! This year’s schedule includes plenty of unique options designed to develop new interests, teach meaningful skills and excite students about learning. This year’s summer opportunities include “Mad Science Mondays” workshops throughout July, preschool classes designed for ages 3-5, Sign Language for families, a babysitting…
An electric car built by the Ozarks Technical Community College Automotive and Industrial Maintenance departments, will be unveiled at the third annual Community Day event, to be held Saturday, April 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the OTC Springfield Campus. Highlights of this year’s Community Day will include the annual car and motorcycle…
The Students in Free Enterprise team from Ozarks Technical Community College placed first at SIFE USA Regional Competition, held last week in Chicago, Ill. This is the seventh Regional Championship for the College’s team. In addition, the team was recognized as a 4.0 Team, a designation given for high quality projects and team operations, and…
