Native American group to help students, community
Group to offer programs, support to Native Americans at OTC, Drury
Fall classes begin at OTC with 14,056 students enrolled
With fall classes beginning today, enrollment at Ozarks Technical Community College has increased once again. A total of 14,056 students are enrolled this fall, 9.4 percent higher than the fall of 2009. Enrollment is up by nearly 6 percent at the Springfield campus, with 9,371 students taking classes this fall. Online enrollment continues to grow…
OTC to begin fall semester with look toward future
More than 13,000 expected for fall semester.
Center for Workforce Development to host contractor networking event at OTC
Ozarks Technical Community College’s Center for Workforce Development will host a contractor networking opportunity on Tuesday, August 17, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The event will be held on the College’s Springfield campus, in room 211 of Lincoln Hall, 815 N. Sherman Avenue. Co-sponsored by Missouri Southern State University’s Heartland Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)…
OTC instructor volunteers to assist injured in Haiti
PTA instructor plans to return to country.
Publication ranks OTC second in region’s economic impact
The College was second in the newspaper’s list of “30 Points of Change.”
Information sessions to be held on new higher education doctoral program
A series of informational sessions will be held in the coming weeks to provide more information on the new doctoral program to be offered by Lindenwood University on the Ozarks Technical Community College campus. The program, a Doctorate in Instructional Leadership with an emphasis in Higher Education Administration, is the first doctorate with a focus…
Peterbilt of Springfield donates two trucks and creates scholarship at OTC
Peterbilt of Springfield, Inc., has presented the OTC Foundation, the fundraising arm of Ozarks Technical Community College, with a gift of two diesel tractors, valued at $59,000, for the College’s Transport Training Institute. Additionally, Glenn Larson, owner of Peterbilt of Springfield, has pledged $100,000 to endow the Larson Family Scholarship, designed to assist students in…
Psychology instructor uses technology for classes
His podcast work was recently noted in American Psychological Association’s national magazine.
OTC HVACR program accreditation renewed for another six years
The standard-setting organization for Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration education, HVAC Excellence, has granted Ozarks Technical Community College another six years of accreditation following a thorough program review. HVAC Excellence reviewed documentation submitted by the College, visited the Springfield campus, interviewed students, instructors, administrators, and members of the program’s Advisory Committee, which is composed…
OTC multi-million dollar construction projects starting
Work to take place at Springfield, Lebanon and Hollister.
Barrett named Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
Ozarks Technical Community College has named Joan Barrett its new Associate Vice President for Student Affairs. Barrett had previously served the College as Dean of Students and Registrar. Barrett spent two and a half years in the position of Dean, following three years as the College’s Assistant Registrar. She has also served the College in…
Robbins elected president of OTC Foundation Board of Directors
Jan Robbins, Executive Director of GYN Cancer Alliance has been named the new president of the Board of Directors of the OTC Foundation, the fundraising arm of Ozarks Technical Community College. Outgoing president Jim Moore served in the position from 2009-2010. The Board of Directors has also chosen Neal Spencer, CEO of BKD, LLP, to…
Ozarks Technical Community College President to serve as Chair of Statewide Council
Dr. Hal Higdon, president of Ozarks Technical Community College, has taken the position of Chair of the Presidents/Chancellors Council of the Missouri Community College Association (MCCA). The Council serves MCCA and its membership by representing community college interests in the state legislature and professional and governmental agencies, and by maintaining communication between the colleges. Dr.…
Mannequin gives Allied Health students realistic practice
Students practice with realistic mannequins.
OTC students among first in Ozarks Teacher Corps
Three OTC students will receive $4,000 scholarships.
OTC students win national SkillsUSA honors
Students take gold, silver medals in competition.
Richwood Valley centerpiece of OTC open houses
Students, public invited to look over campus, centers.
OTC offering Social Media classes for businesses
One-night classes offered by OTC’s Community Enrichment Center.
Composting program coming to OTC
The composting material eventually will be sold to the public,
Culinary Arts program wins accreditation
OTC only college in southwest Missouri with accreditation.
Follow steps for financial aid at OTC
FAFSA key to determining financial aid eligibity.
Official summer enrollment up 11.7% at OTC
Enrollment at Ozarks Technical Community College continues to grow, with total of 4,351 students enrolled this summer, 11.7 percent higher than the summer of 2009. While every location has experienced noticeable growth, the majority of students are enrolled at the Springfield campus, which welcomed 2,086 students today, up 8.7 percent from last summer. “Our student…
Kids College offers children summer camp choices
Programs introduce kids to various areas, skills and activities.
OTC’s CWD, SAMA forming manufacturing group
The consortium is would work to share training ideas and resources among its members.