Dear students: As we near the end of this semester, I would like to congratulate each and every one of you. I am proud of the resolve and strength of our OTC family, especially in the weeks following spring break when we all had to adjust our lives due to COVID-19. For many of you,…
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the lives of college students around the world. For most of us, the sudden withdrawal from our campus and community has been a stressful experience. To help you cope with this challenging period, consider the following tips for staying well from OTC Counseling Services: Maintain routines as much as possible. Whether…
OTC alumnus Sean Barnhill found his calling in a time of crisis. As the COVID-19 pandemic began its spread across the globe, Sean landed an important position with the Springfield-Greene County Health Department. As the public health information specialist, Sean will provide critical information to the community as it relates to COVID-19. A former KY3…
Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges, recognized OTC’s Alpha Psi Tau Chapter at its first-ever virtual convention held April 16. The chapter’s Honors in Action Hallmark Award entry, “Historic Route 66: Transforming Geographic and Psychological Connections,” was selected from among 495 entries to be included as one of sixteen articles in…
After pursuing their degrees in unconventional ways, Brent and Maddi Rainey are about to graduate in unconventional times. The couple, married with two small children, is putting themselves through nursing school in the middle of a global pandemic. Their determination and grit is about to pay off in a big way, too. Brent and Maddi…
Anthony Sandoval has always been passionate about the environment – so much so, that he plans to make it his life’s work. The OTC alumnus dreams of landing a job at the Environmental Protection Agency someday, where he can enforce environmental law, enact conservation programs and educate the public on environmental issues. “We have one…
Ozarks Technical Community College is offering $100,000 in scholarships this summer for students impacted by COVID-19. OTC will distribute 200 scholarships worth $500 each on a first-come, first-served basis for its summer session, which begins Monday, June 1. The scholarships are open to current OTC students, or students from another college whose spring semester was…
OTC Students, you are amazing. Over the last few weeks, I have had a front-row seat to all the hard work you have put in amid a significant disruption to normal life. In my role as provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, I oversee all the academic functions of the college. I’m writing today…
In an acknowledgement that almost all OTC courses have an online element, the Ozarks Technical Community College Board of Trustees voted to eliminate online course fees beginning June 1, 2020. Currently, online students are charged a $65 fee for each course they attend. The board made the decision at its monthly meeting on Monday, April…
While the start of our summer and fall semesters might seem far away, registration is just around the corner beginning April 21! The OTC Academic Advising Team sees a lot of students make the same planning and registration mistakes semester after semester. To help, we’ve created a list of things you can do to ensure…
In the wake of the Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, OTC is moving its courses online for the remainder of the spring 2020 semester. We recognize the challenges that may come with this transition – particularly for those of you who may not have regular access to a computer or Wi-Fi. What we’re doing In…
OTC alumnus Luke Bradshaw had no problem landing a job in his field upon graduation. In fact, all he had to do was ask. The 21-year-old worked in the shipping department of Ample Industries, a custom label printing company. He told the CEO he earned his Electronic Media Production degree from OTC, and the company…
With a goal of increasing retention and graduation rates for its allied health programs, Ozarks Technical Community College cut the ribbon on the Allied Health Student Success Center today, March 9. The new facility provides students with advising and academic counseling, along with a study lounge. The center is located in Lincoln Hall on the…
Did you know that OTC awards more than $900,000 in scholarships to students each year? That’s a lot of dough. Now’s the time to apply for OTC’s 2020 summer and fall semester scholarships. If you’re ready to apply, click HERE. Need more information? How about some scholarship application tips? Read on. Choose a scholarship There…
Ozarks Technical Community College’s Center for Workforce Development and general contractor, Branco Enterprises, Inc., have entered into a partnership to administer and provide instruction for Branco’s Carpentry Apprenticeship Program based in the Springfield, Missouri area. The apprenticeship program provides on-the-job experience and classroom instruction to select employees. “The job market is tighter than ever. We…
Alexis Richards’ future is like a fresh canvas, full of possibility. In May, the 20 year old will graduate from OTC and transfer to one of the oldest, most-renowned art schools in the country, the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. She recently accepted one of the most notable awards granted by the institution –…
In an effort to encourage innovation at every level within the OTC System, the college hosted its inaugural Innovation Celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The event, attended by the college’s 500+ full time employees, recognized individuals, departments and programs for their exceptional contributions to the college. Three Trailblazer Awards were bestowed to employees who positively…
Before Keith Crisman graduated from Bowling Green (Missouri) High School in 2001, he was told that he wasn’t “college material.” Nearly 20 years later, Keith, an Ozarks Technical Community College graduate, is a candidate for a Ph.D. in Human Centered Design through the Florida Institute of Technology. What is Human Centered Design? According to Keith,…
SPRINGFIELD, MO — Ozarks Technical Community College (OTC) and rootEd Alliance are working together to help more rural students pursue and complete postsecondary education, including two-year and four-year institutions, technical schools and the military, so they can be better prepared for the workforce. Through this partnership, four new advisors are embedded at high schools in…
Some people are lucky enough to know at a young age who or what they want to be when they grow up. For others, that “aha” moment reveals itself in the most interesting times. For OTC student Erin Henry, her “aha” started with an apartment fire. Originally from Carson City, Nevada, Erin moved to Missouri…
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…
With the first day of classes just a couple of weeks away, we’ve compiled a few of our best OTC hacks to make your life a little easier this semester. Keep reading to learn more. 1. Sync your OTC email to your phone. It’s the easiest way for you to keep up with important campus…
Many students come to college looking for more than a transactional exchange of coursework for credit hours. For students who want more engagement in and out of the classroom, Ozarks Technical Community College offers an Honors Program. The Honors Program promotes critical thinking using analysis, interpretation, synthesis, and problem solving. Rigorous course work is emphasized,…
Alicia Browning and Laura Buehler work behind the scenes to save patients’ lives. The duo graduated with their medical laboratory technician degrees from OTC in 2016. Today, they type and screen blood for transfusions at Mercy’s blood bank. “What we do every day is essentially a big science experiment,” Laura said excitedly. Alicia added, “We…
Ozarks Technical Community College announced Reza Gilman as this year’s recipient of the Outstanding Student Veteran Award during the college’s annual Veterans Day ceremony, held Monday, Nov. 11. OTC’s Outstanding Student Veteran Award is presented annually to a student in good academic standing with an honorable service record. The student’s personal conduct, contributions and successes…