In today’s world full of digital information, e-books and the internet, is there still a reason to visit your college library? The answer is “YES.” We would argue that saying you don’t need a library because you have the internet is like saying you don’t need a math class because you have a calculator. Here’s…
Graduates of Ozarks Technical Community College’s Behavioral Health Support program will have the opportunity to transfer seamlessly into Evangel University’s Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Health program thanks to a new articulation agreement signed between the institutions. Evangel’s Behavioral Health degree program was established in the fall of 2017. The new program, offered entirely online,…
Congratulations to our Fall 2017 Chancellor’s List and Dean’s List recipients! Students who complete 12 or more credit hours are eligible for the Chancellor’s List and Dean’s List. Recognition is based on the grade point average attained during the 12-credit-hour increment. The Dean’s List requires a GPA of 3.50 to 3.84, and the Chancellor’s List…
Welcome back, everybody! We hope your spring semester is off to a great start. To ensure you knock this one outta the park, we’ve put together a list of hacks you definitely need to try. 1. Sync your OTC email to your phone. Stay in the know when it comes to campus news and important announcements. Follow…
Prospective students will soon have a new starting point when they visit the OTC Springfield Campus. The construction of the Jared Family Welcome Center, located at the heart of campus in the Information Commons building, is nearly complete. “First impressions matter,” said Dr. Joan Barrett, vice chancellor for student affairs at OTC. “We wanted to…
Happy first day of classes, everybody! We hope your spring semester is off to a great — albeit freezing — start. To celebrate the fact that you’re back on campus, we’re hosting a back-to-school challenge on Snapchat. We’ve placed a special filter at each of our campuses and centers this week. Use the filter to…
Volunteer positions are available for Ozarks Technical Community College’s Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) classes, which will be held this spring in the following counties: Greene, Stone, Taney, Christian, Webster, Polk, Dallas, and Laclede. Volunteer schedules vary by location. Most volunteers average 2-3 hours of work per week. AEL volunteers assist instructors in preparing adults…
All Ozarks Technical Community College locations will be open on Saturday, Jan. 6 to help students prepare for the upcoming semester. Student Services staff will be available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to assist students with last-minute admissions, enrollment, advising and financial aid processes. Cashier Services staff will also be available during this time…
Whether they’ve been naughty or nice, many children wake up Christmas morning without gifts under the tree. So this year, a group of OTC Honors Program students did their part to ensure fellow Honors Program students and their families had presents to open on Christmas morning. “I’d heard about the Angel Tree program on KTTS,…
Molly Erickson travels the world with Convoy of Hope, giving those of less-fortunate circumstances a new start at life. But for Erickson, her new start began at OTC. Born and raised in Springfield, Erickson graduated from Glendale High School in 2004. She used the scholarship obtained through the A+ program to take classes at the…
Whether Hanna Smith is writing for the Springfield Business Journal or taking prerequisites for OTC’s surgical technician program, she always has one goal in mind: caretaking. “I always write with the mindset, ‘How is this going to benefit someone?’” said Smith. “Now I’m ready to take that mindset into surgical tech.” During the day, Smith…
The Ozarks Technical Community College Fine Arts Department will present its annual holiday production of “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” at the Gillioz Theatre Dec. 8-9 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 10 at 2:30 p.m. Joe Landry’s adaptation of this beloved American classic comes to life as a live 1940s radio broadcast.…
Graduates of Ozarks Technical Community College’s aviation program will have the opportunity to transfer seamlessly into Missouri State University’s Bachelor of General Studies program thanks to a new articulation agreement established between the two institutions. OTC’s first cohort of aviation students began their training this fall. The college’s two-year program prepares students to enter the…
Former OTC honors student Wade Southwell gives new meaning to the quote, “Life is like a roller coaster. You can either scream every time there is a bump, or you can throw your hands up and enjoy the ride.” Since his time at OTC, Southwell has been riding the roller coaster of life – getting…
Chris Booker is passionate about two things: the sea and steel. He once worked as a welder for a Navy contractor, and recently, he used his skills to design some of the stainless-steel architectural pieces featured in the Ozarks’ newest attraction – the Wonders of Wildlife museum. After Polar Tank Trailer, Inc.’s permanent closure in…
Ozarks Technical Community College’s Information Technology department received a Cloud Leadership award from E&I Cooperative Services, a not-for-profit purchasing company that serves educational institutions. David Esping, OTC’s chief technology officer, and Eric Kyle, director of network software, accepted the award at the annual EDUCAUSE conference, held Oct. 31-Nov. 3 in Philadelphia, Pa. OTC was chosen…
Ozarks Technical Community College announced Doug Carrell as this year’s recipient of the Outstanding Student Veteran Award during their annual Veterans Day service this past Friday, Nov. 10. Carrell, motivated by the 9/11 terrorist attacks, joined the U.S. Army Reserve in 2001. He was deployed to Afghanistan in 2003 in the 805th Military Police Company…
SPRINGFIELD, MO — Ozarks Technical Community College received a $1.3 million Federal TRIO Grant from the U.S. Department of Education to establish a Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) program that will assist veterans with their pursuit of postsecondary education. The grant announcement was made today, Nov. 10 during OTC’s Veterans Day commemoration. “Members of our military…
SPRINGFIELD, MO — The Behavioral Health Support program at Ozarks Technical Community College recently signed an articulation agreement with Ottawa University in Kansas. OTC BHS graduates may transfer seamlessly into the Human Services degree at Ottawa University. The BHS degree program at OTC debuted in the spring of 2017 thanks to a grant from the…
What’s your OTC story? Our college chancellor wants to hear it. Join us at one of our campuses 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…
Students enrolled in the Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management Department’s (CAHM) dining room management class create edible masterpieces at OTC’s Scallions restaurant each semester. This year is only slightly different – the class, instead, takes place at Aviary Café, located at Farmers Park on Republic Road. OTC saw a unique opportunity arise when a fluke…
An outdoor classroom for the Lewis Family Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) is under construction and projected to be completed within the next few semesters. ECEC has partnered with the Career & Technical Education department to help build a variety of items for the outdoor classroom. The project was funded, in part, during the 2016…
SPRINGFIELD, MO — Ozarks Technical Community College’s Matthew Simpson accepted the Missouri Community College Association Technology Innovation Award at the association’s 53rd annual convention held this week in Branson, Mo. Simpson, OTC’s college director of research, strategic planning and grant development, helped to create the college’s current Guided Self-Placement instrument. Rather than traditional placement exams,…
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Ozarks Technical Community College contributed $234 million dollars to the southwest Missouri economy during the 2015-16 school year according to an economic impact study commissioned by the college. OTC revealed the results of the study by EMSI today at the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce. “Many experts ask the question, ‘Is college…
SPRINGFIELD, MO — The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program named Ozarks Technical Community College one of 150 finalists to compete for the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence and $1 million in prize funds. This is the third consecutive time OTC has been named a finalist to compete for this prestigious award. “OTC is…
