Dr. Dustin Childress has been named president for education centers at Ozarks Technical Community College. In this role, Dr. Childress oversees the operations of the college’s Lebanon, Republic, Waynesville and Fort Leonard Wood locations. He began his new duties on Jan. 7, 2021. “Dr. Childress has been a driving force at our Lebanon Center, and…
SPRINGFIELD, MO — All OTC locations will be open on Saturday, Jan. 11 to help students prepare for the upcoming semester. Student services staff at OTC Springfield, Richwood Valley, Table Rock, Lebanon and Waynesville will be available from 9 a.m. to noon to assist students with last-minute admissions, enrollment, advising and financial aid processes. The…
Margaret Shelton is the new director of the OTC Waynesville Center. The OTC Board of Trustees approved Shelton’s promotion at its monthly board meeting in June. Her first day as director was July 1. Shelton assumes the role previously occupied by Rosalind Pride, who now oversees OTC’s presence at the Fort Leonard Wood military base.…
In the spring of 2019, Fort Leonard Wood military personnel and their families gained access to new educational opportunities thanks to an agreement with Ozarks Technical Community College. OTC is now accepting enrollment for the summer and fall classes to be held at the Truman Education Center on the Fort Leonard Wood military base. This…
It’s no surprise that women predominate many health care professions. In fact, the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics states that 92 percent of nurses are female. However, that’s not exactly the case in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) field, where women make up only 21 percent of licensed paramedics. Six students at the OTC Waynesville…
Fort Leonard Wood military personnel and their families will soon have access to more educational opportunities thanks to a new agreement with Ozarks Technical Community College. OTC and Fort Leonard Wood officials signed a memorandum of understanding today, Thursday, Jan. 24, which gives the college approval to teach courses at the Fort Leonard Wood military…
All Ozarks Technical Community College locations will be open on Saturday, Aug. 11 to help students prepare for the upcoming semester. Student Services staff will be available from 8:30 a.m. to noon to assist students with last-minute admissions, enrollment, advising and financial aid processes. Cashier Services staff will also be available during this time to…
Everyone enjoys the challenge of gaming, whether it’s on the coffee table or a computer screen. But a relatively new game form turns the players into game pieces. Escape Rooms challenge players to solve puzzles and riddles to literally escape a room. According to the Atlantic, the first escape room debuted in Japan in 2007,…
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…
The Ozarks Technical Community College System will extend its hours in January to help students prepare for the upcoming semester. The OTC Springfield Campus will be open Saturday, Jan. 7 to assist students with admissions, enrollment, advising and financial aid processes. Every OTC location will be open the following Saturday, Jan. 14. Additionally, several OTC…
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…
Ozarks Technical Community College invites area high school students to Discover OTC, a biannual, system-wide event that serves as a college visit for hundreds of prospective students. Participants will tour OTC campuses and centers and explore the specialized programs offered by the college. Students also will meet with OTC instructors and learn about the college’s…
Ozarks Technical Community College invites area high school students to Discover OTC, a biannual, system-wide event that serves as a college visit for hundreds of prospective students. Participants will tour OTC campuses and centers and explore the specialized programs offered by the college. Students will also meet with OTC instructors and learn about the college’s…
Waynesville High School students will soon have the opportunity to pursue an associate degree in criminal justice at the Ozarks Technical Community College Waynesville Center. “Beyond our AP and dual enrollment courses, this program will offer yet another opportunity for our high school students to graduate ready for college or a career,” said Dr. Brian…