Missy and Robert homelessness project

OTC students research the health and psychological impacts of homelessness

Blog: Around The College, News

In Barrie Talbott’s Composition II course, she has her Ozarks Technical Community College students complete a research project and deliver an in-class presentation every semester.   “I want my students to develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills,” Barrie said. “We also work on professionalism so they are prepared for any career or advanced academic pursuits.”  …

Kelly and Sara Stoops Hack 4 Good

OTC computer information science students “Hack 4 Good”

Blog: Around The College

Thanks to Springfield’s inaugural Hack 4 Good event, a group of OTC students can proudly say “there’s an app for that,” when people ask how they can share local resources with Springfield’s homeless population. OTC computer information science students, graduates and instructors ─ along with area engineers, developers, entrepreneurs and technologists ─ volunteered around the clock…