Kids’ College offers a wide variety of offerings
Classes include video gaming, art and computers.
OTC chapter of Phi Theta Kappa receives more than a dozen honors at regional convention
Representatives from Ozarks Technical Community College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges, recently returned from the organization’s annual Missouri Regional Convention with several awards in hand. The students and advisors of the college’s chapter were honored with 15 awards, one regional officer position, and one advisory council position during…
OTC heading up effort to help students, neighborhood
Students will help build house in north Springfield.
Rescheduled SkillsUSA contests set for Friday at OTC
OTC’s technical education students will be among many other participating in Friday’s rescheduled district SkillsUSA competition at the Springfield campus. The competition was rescheduled due to snow. Competitions will be held in Automotive Collision Repair, Advertising Design, Health Knowledge Bowl, Television Production, Video Product Development, Preschool Teaching Assistant, Welding and SkillsUSA technical written tests. Winners…
CWD offers online crisis management program
Six-course program set to start March 7
Governor Nixon to speak at Ozarks Technical Community College commencement ceremony
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon will present the commencement address at Ozarks Technical Community College’s annual ceremony, to be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, at JQH Arena on the Missouri State University campus. In addition to all graduates and their families, the public is invited to attend the ceremony. “We are honored to…
Study shows OTC contributes more than $211 million annually to area economy
An independent study has been released detailing the economic and community impact of Ozarks Technical Community College. The study, presented to the Board of Trustees during their February meeting, shows that OTC contributes more than $211 million each year to its community through a combination of college operations, student spending, and productivity of graduates in…
Workforce center offering free OSHA training course
Training will be offered in confined-space inspections.
Savor chef has roots in Culinary Arts program
Chef got his cooking foundation at OTC program.
Official spring enrollment reaches more than 13,000 at Ozarks Technical Community College
The official federal census numbers are in for the spring 2011 semester, and the Ozarks Technical Community College system has grown once again. A total of 13,617 students enrolled this fall, up 9.9 percent from the spring of 2010. “Our student population continues to grow, which means that more citizens of southwest Missouri are getting…
Tech month marked by SkillsUSA competition at OTC
Student to competition for tech ed honors.
HLC accreditation team visits OTC next week
Team to spend three days on campus.
Photo exhibit opens OTC Fine Arts Gallery
British photojournalist shot thousands of photos.
Spring classes begin with more than 13,000 students enrolled
With spring classes beginning today, enrollment at Ozarks Technical Community College has increased once again. A total of 13,220 students are enrolled this semester, 16.1 percent more than the spring of 2010. “An ever-increasing number of southwest Missouri residents are pursuing the training opportunities at OTC as they work to enhance their careers and their…
OTC Foundation receives $30,000 from Bill and Ann Turner and the Turner Family Foundation
The OTC Foundation, the fundraising arm of Ozarks Technical Community College, has received a gift of $30,000 from Bill and Ann Turner and the Turner Family Foundation. The funds will be used for the expansion of the Information Commons West on the College’s Springfield campus, and the new Turner Family Student Lounge will be named…
Spring enrollment looks to be strong again
Should be close to last year’s increase of 16.6 percent
TTI students to begin using new training simulator
Students can drive in various conditions and roadways.
2010 filled with plenty of special moments, events
Gifts boost capitl campaign past goal.
Plenty of work ahead in the new year
Springfield, Lebanon to see construction work.
OTC Foundation receives two $15,000 pledges
The OTC Foundation, the fundraising arm of Ozarks Technical Community College, has received two $15,000 pledges from John Gentry, president and chairman of the Board of Positronic Industries. One of the gifts will benefit the Middle College program, and the other will go toward the expansion of the Information Commons West on the Springfield campus.…
Technology alliance sets 2011 strategic plans
A new Web site will be developed.
Applications being taken for new dental program
Training for Tomorrow grant is seed money for program.
OTC purchases property to build facility in Hollister
Ozarks Technical Community College has finalized the purchase of two properties for a new facility in Hollister. The properties, a total of 8.25 acres located between Highways 65 and 165, will provide the space and accessibility the College has been seeking in the area. The land was purchased for a total of $2,175,000. “This land…
OTC Foundation receives four gifts for Lebanon Education Center
The OTC Foundation, the fundraising arm of Ozarks Technical Community College, has received four gifts designated for the new Lebanon Education Center. Each of the gifts will go directly toward furnishing and equipping the new Center facilities. Howard and Jan Fisk have given a $25,000 gift to the College and will have a conference room…
OTC Foundation receives $55,000 ventilator from Hamilton Medical
The OTC Foundation, the fundraising arm of Ozarks Technical Community College, has received a gift of a Hamilton G5 Ventilator, valued at a list price of $55,320, from Hamilton Medical, Inc. The ventilator, which is the same equipment now in use at St. John’s Hospital, will be used to train students in the College’s Respiratory…