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OTC, universities collaborate on academic, service projects

News ReleasesBy STEVE KOEHLER September 18, 2012

The five Springfield-area universities and colleges will collaborate on two projects, one academic and one service-oriented. The leaders of Ozarks Technical Community College, Drury University, Evangel University, Missouri State University, and Southwest Baptist University announced two joint initiatives Sept. 17 at the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce. The five presidents/chancellors signed agreements regarding creation of a Foreign…

Steel signing ceremony postponed due to passing of John Lambert

News ReleasesBy STEVE KOEHLER September 17, 2012

SPRINGFIELD, MO. Out of respect for the family and friends of John Lambert, the late chairman of the OTC Foundation Board of Directors, the steel signing ceremony at the OTC Table Rock campus scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 20, has been postponed. The ceremony will be rescheduled for a later date. The steel signing ceremony is…

Student’s love for cars earns her state award

Blog: Around The College, News ArticlesBy STEVE KOEHLER September 13, 2012

Student grew up watching her grandfather work on cars.

OTC graduate nominated for Emmy Award

Blog: Around The College, News ArticlesBy STEVE KOEHLER September 7, 2012

Chris Davis could win sound editing award

OTC FIne Arts Gallery opens for Art Walk series

Blog: Around The College, News ArticlesBy STEVE KOEHLER August 30, 2012

The start of the fall semester at OTC also means the start of new art exhibits at the OTC Fine Arts Galley in the Gillioz Theater. This Friday, the new season kicks off on the third floor of the Gillioz with works from Melissa Szymanski, who was the Best of Show artist at the 2011…

OTC to hold dedication ceremony for Lewis Family Early Childhood Education Center

News ReleasesBy LAURA FRENCH August 27, 2012

Ozarks Technical Community College will recognize the late David Lewis with a ceremony to officially dedicate the Lewis Family Early Childhood Education Center at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 29. Lewis gifted $1 million for student scholarships to the OTC Foundation, the fundraising arm of the College, through inclusion in his will. The dedication ceremony…

OTC students revamp car for use by Mercy Hospital

Blog: Around The College, News ArticlesBy STEVE KOEHLER August 23, 2012

At first glance, it’s hard to imagine that the remains of the gleaming white vehicle could be good for anything. But thanks to some talented OTC students, working in partnership with Mercy Hospital, the new Mercy Orthopedic Hospital being constructed at U.S. 65 and Evans Road now has a unique new piece of rehabilitation equipment.…

New Allied Health dean ready to lead department

Blog: Around The College, News ArticlesBy STEVE KOEHLER August 23, 2012

Dr. Sherry Taylor moves into position head by Dr. Steve Bishop

OTC joins Ozarks Transportation Organization Rideshare Program

News ReleasesBy LAURA FRENCH August 23, 2012

Ozarks Technical Community College is now a participating organization in the Ozarks Transportation Organization Rideshare Program. The program is designed to encourage and facilitate carpooling throughout the region, providing an opportunity for volunteers to register existing carpools, start a new carpool, or be matched with an established carpool. The Rideshare Program serves the counties of…

OTC to offer Late Start courses beginning September 4

News ReleasesBy LAURA FRENCH August 22, 2012

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…

Springfield colleges and universities come together to save water

News ReleasesBy LAURA FRENCH August 16, 2012

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…

OTC to launch groundbreaking new website

News ReleasesBy LAURA FRENCH August 15, 2012

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…

Former student selling goods to honor parents

Blog: Around The College, News ArticlesBy STEVE KOEHLER August 9, 2012

It may just be a flower made out of duct tape to some but to Victoria Johnson, it symbolizes much more. Johnson, who just graduated from OTC after taking classes at the Waynesville Center, has been selling her handmade duct tape items for about a year. The money she makes for the sale of her…

OTC students make most at SkillsUSA nationals

Blog: Around The College, News ArticlesBy STEVE KOEHLER August 3, 2012

Dylan Durrington can’t wait for next year’s SkilsUSA competition when the OTC student wants a chance to defend the gold medal he received a few weeks ago at the national competition. “I cannot wait to compete again next year. It’s one of those things that I will be doing again,” he said. Durrington and 11…

OTC Foundation Board of Directors announces new leadership and new members

News ReleasesBy LAURA FRENCH July 25, 2012

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…

Hybrid courses at Richwood gives student options

Blog: Around The College, News ArticlesBy STEVE KOEHLER July 20, 2012

The new hybrid courses being offering at the OTC-Richwood Valley campus came at just the right time for Christina Polosky of Springfield. Polosky, who is studying to become a teacher, was looking for a more convenient way to take a number of education courses and not spend too many long days at Richwood Valley, her…

OTC and Community Foundation of the Ozarks announce $50,000 challenge grant

News ReleasesBy LAURA FRENCH July 18, 2012

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…

Students find future with CWD’s Polar Tank training

Blog: Around The College, News ArticlesBy STEVE KOEHLER July 13, 2012

With four years of unemployment between them, Ron Vazquez and Mohamed Issolah were desperate for work when they turned to the Missouri Career Center for help. And now, thanks to the customized aluminum-welding program offered at OTC, the two will soon be earning a living with Polar Tank Trailer LLC in Springfield. “It’s going well…

Hoffman Supply Co., Inc., establishes scholarship at Ozarks Technical Community College

News ReleasesBy LAURA FRENCH July 11, 2012

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…

Fox KRBK to host “American Idol” auditions at OTC Richwood Valley Campus

Blog: Around The College, News ArticlesBy STEVE KOEHLER July 6, 2012

While Saturday marks the first time “American Idol” auditions have been held at the OTC Richwood Valley campus, it won’t the first time some OTC staff have been involved with the highly popular talent show. Ryan Farmer, customer service manager of the OTC Bookstore, and Dana Mason, the college’s coordinator of public relations, have both…

OTC students win six medals at national SkillsUSA competition

News ReleasesBy LAURA FRENCH June 28, 2012

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…

OTC choir program expanding in the fall

Blog: Around The College, News ArticlesBy STEVE KOEHLER June 28, 2012

New ensemble choir to be created.

OTC receives $15,000 grant from Musgrave Foundation

News ReleasesBy LAURA FRENCH June 27, 2012

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…

OTC to receive $500,000 for OTC Lebanon Center through USDA Loan Program

News ReleasesBy LAURA FRENCH June 26, 2012

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…

OTC to host Musgrave Foundation announcement of 35 grants

News ReleasesBy LAURA FRENCH June 25, 2012

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…

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