What’s your OTC story? Our college chancellor wants to hear it. Join us at your campus or center for a meet and greet event with OTC’s leader, Dr. Hal Higdon. He’ll share his experiences in higher education with you, and listen as your share your OTC stories with him.
Find the dates and times for your campus or center below:
OTC Waynesville Center
Monday, Oct. 24
10-11 a.m.
Atrium
OTC Lebanon Center
Monday, Oct. 24
1-2 p.m.
RMC Lobby
OTC Table Rock Campus
Thursday, Oct. 27
11 a.m. to noon
Fourth Floor
OTC Springfield Campus
Tuesday, Nov. 8
10-11 a.m.
Jared Family Atrium
OTC Richwood Valley Campus
Tuesday, Nov. 29
10-11 a.m.
Room 228
In the meantime, we submitted 10 ice-breaker questions to Dr. Higdon. Check out his responses.
Pick three words to best describe yourself.
Curious. Skeptical. Blunt.
What’s the best thing that’s happened to you this week?
The naming and announcement of our new Associate of Science in Nursing program at the OTC Table Rock Campus, which was established in partnership with CoxHealth.
What was your favorite subject in school?
History.
What is your greatest achievement?
Convincing my wife to marry me.
Name a skill you would love to learn.
Playing the piano.
Who would you like to be for a day and why?
I would like to be President of the United States for a day so I could fly in Air Force One.
Who was your favorite teacher and why?
Coach Smith. He sparked my interest in government and economics. Coach Smith didn’t take himself or the subject matter too seriously, which made class fun.
Are you a morning person or a night person?
Morning.
What was your favorite food as a kid?
Macaroni and Cheese.
If your life were a book, what would the title be?
How Did I Get Here
