RN finds inspiration for book through OTC classes
Book uses fish to teach alphabet.
OTC’s late-night courses are focus of NBC News report
National broadcast brought attention to unique program.
OTC to recognize Turner Family Foundation with naming ceremony
Ozarks Technical Community College will recognize the Turner Family Foundation with a ceremony to officially name the Turner Family Foundation Student Lounge on Monday, November 14, at 2 p.m. The ceremony will be held in the Turner Family Foundation Student Lounge, located in the Information Commons West at the OTC Springfield Campus. The public is…
OTC student’s food art to be featured at show
Culinary students takes photos of food.
OTC late night classes to be featured on NBC Nightly News
Ozarks Technical Community College’s late night classes were the subject of a feature that aired on NBC’s Nightly News on Sunday, November 13. NBC interviewed Dr. Hal Higdon, chancellor of the College, as well as an instructor and several students, on the benefits of classes being offered during non-traditional hours. OTC began offering the late…
OTC breaks ground for Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center at Table Rock Campus
Ozarks Technical Community College will soon begin construction on the Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center at its new Table Rock Campus, thanks to a significant seven-figure gift from the Robert W. Plaster Foundation. The gift, along with the design and floor plans for the Center, was announced this morning at the College’s groundbreaking ceremony…
Reminder: OTC to hold groundbreaking ceremony for Table Rock Campus in Hollister
A groundbreaking ceremony will be held on Thursday, October 27, at 10 a.m. at the site of Ozarks Technical Community College’s new Table Rock Campus. Located at 10698 Historic Highway 165 in Hollister, the campus will open its doors to students in the fall semester of 2013. The public is invited to attend; parking will…
Daughters help mom make way through college
Daughters taking classes at OTC, too.
OTC student opens business, plans to hire OTC grads
Student wants to give others a chance to gain experience.
OTC Founding Trustee Dolores Brooks passes away
Former educator and public school administrator Dolores Brooks, a founding member of the Board of Trustees of Ozarks Technical Community College, has passed away at the age of 85. Brooks served as the first president of the Board, from 1990 to 1992, and held the position again from 2002 to 2003. She was named a…
Founding OTC Board of Trustees member steps down
Founding member and current treasurer of the Ozarks Technical Community College Board of Trustees Don Clinkenbeard has resigned from the Board, citing ongoing health problems. Clinkenbeard’s resignation was submitted and accepted at the meeting of the Board held Tuesday, October 11. “As with all of our founding trustees, Mr. Clinkenbeard has been named a Trustee…
OTC’s SIFE groups begin month-long food drive
Drive hopes to collect 15,212 pounds of food.
OTC to hold groundbreaking ceremony for Table Rock Campus in Hollister
A groundbreaking ceremony will be held on Thursday, October 27, at 10 a.m. at the site of Ozarks Technical Community College’s new Table Rock Campus. Located at 10698 Historic Highway 165 in Hollister, the campus will open its doors to students in the fall semester of 2013. “This groundbreaking is a great opportunity for citizens…
Fine Arts Gallery to host Art Walk exhibit
Art Walk marking anniversary with contest, exhibition
Howard concentrates on simulation center
Mannequins used to mimic medical emergencies.
Official fall enrollment reaches new milestone at Ozarks Technical Community College
The official federal census numbers are in for the fall 2011 semester, and the Ozarks Technical Community College system is serving more students than ever before. A total of 15,179 students are enrolled this fall, up 9.1 percent from the fall of 2010. “To go from just over 1,000 students to more than 15,000 in…
Music remains big part of dean’s life
Madden has degree in classical guitar.
Lindenwood University doctoral program to begin new cohort at OTC
The doctoral program offered by Lindenwood University on Ozarks Technical Community College’s Springfield Campus will begin a second cohort in January of 2012. The program, a Doctorate in Instructional Leadership with an emphasis in Higher Education Administration, is the first doctorate with a focus on higher education available in the Springfield area. Dr. Terry Reid,…
Students’ original 9/11 posters to be displayed at OTC
Ozarks Technical Community College will mark the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks this week. Posters signed by OTC students on 9/11 will be on display for public viewing starting Tuesday, Sept. 6 through Friday, Sept. 9 in the Information Commons atrium on the Springfield campus. The posters were put up at the College by…
Former OTC student takes talent to Las Vegas
White was top gymnast, cheerleader before Vegas.
Family has ties to OTC, Lincoln High School
Great-aunt attended Lincoln High School.
OTC alumnus learns lessons from Joplin tornado
Nicholls began his education career at OTC.
Fall classes begin with 15,212 students enrolled
With fall classes beginning today, enrollment at Ozarks Technical Community College has increased once again. A total of 15,212 students are enrolled this semester, 8.8 percent more than the fall of 2010. “Our student population continues to grow because we continue to offer what the citizens of southwest Missouri need,” explained Dr. Hal Higdon, chancellor…
OTC Center for Workforce Development to hold free safety seminar for transportation industry
Ozarks Technical Community College’s Center for Workforce Development will hold a seminar to discuss the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s new Compliance, Safety and Accountability measuring system for the transportation industry. The seminar, which is co-sponsored by the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Thursday, August 25, from 2 – 4:30 p.m. at the…
Construction projects finished in time for fall semester
More projects on the horizon in Waynesville, Hollister.