Ozarks Technical Community College will host a series of public listening sessions in July and August to seek the community’s input as it develops and revises the college’s strategic plan to reflect education and training needs of southwest Missouri. Community members are encouraged to attend to learn more about OTC and provide feedback on key issues and new opportunities for growth.
“It’s our goal to meet with as many community members as possible,” said OTC Chancellor Hal Higdon. “As the community’s college, we want to know how we can further serve our students and continue to meet the region’s workforce needs.”
The dates and times for OTC’s listening sessions are listed below. For those unable to attend in person, an online survey is available at otc.edu/survey. Community members may also share their thoughts via phone by calling (417) 447-2676.
OTC Springfield-area listening sessions
Tuesday, July 25, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library, community room
Tuesday, July 25, 5:30-7 p.m., OTC Springfield Campus, Lincoln Hall 211
Tuesday, August 8, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Republic Branch Library, community room
Wednesday, Aug. 9, 5:30-7 p.m., The Library Center Auditorium
OTC Richwood Valley-area listening sessions
Thursday, Aug. 3, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nixa Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, Aug. 10, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ozark Community Center
OTC Table Rock-area listening sessions
Thursday, Aug. 10, 3-4:30 p.m., OTC Table Rock Campus, fourth floor community room
OTC Lebanon-area listening session
Wednesday, Aug. 2, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., OTC Lebanon Center, Casey Hall lobby
OTC Waynesville-area listening session
Thursday, Aug. 3, 10-11:30 a.m., OTC Waynesville Center, student commons area
