In the News: April 22-28, 2016

OTC will raise costs of credit hour to pay for security improvements Thursday, April 28 KSPR OTC Charges New Security Fee Thursday, April 28 KTTS To upgrade security, OTC charges new student fee Wednesday, April 27 Springfield News-Leader OTC gives full-time employees a pay raise Wednesday, April 27 Springfield News-Leader Lowe, Berry and Forbes promoted…

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OTC hosts Green Dot Bystander Intervention Certification training

Nearly 20 OTC students, faculty and staff attended a 6-hour training on Saturday, April 30 to earn their Green Dot Bystander Intervention Certification. Participants learned how to respond safely as a bystander to prevent imminent or potential acts of sexual or interpersonal violence on campus. This training session was the second training held at OTC and the first facilitated entirely by OTC…

In the News: April 16-22, 2016

OTC preschoolers to learn where food comes from Thursday, April 21 KSMU OTC Table Rock instructor earns Governor’s Award Thursday, April 21 Hometown Daily News Richland School Board elects officers Wednesday, April 20 Pulaski County Mirror Carley Smith receives McKown scholarship Wednesday, April 20 Buffalo Reflex (paywall) State governor candidate comes to Branson: Brunner speaks…

In the News: April 1-7, 2016

Next Drury University president may be paid close to $300K Wednesday, April 6 Springfield News-Leader Drury among partners selected for $1.3 million Northwest Project grant Tuesday, April 5 Drury Newsroom ‘Our Kids’ and poverty: Author Robert Putnam to discuss local solutions during visit Saturday, April 2 Springfield News-Leader Branson Mayor Karen Best presents state of…

In the News: March 25-31, 2016

Politically Speaking: Rep. Haahr expounds on expanding Uber — and what’s to come in the legislature Thursday, March 31 St. Louis Public Radio COC art exhibit coming in April Wednesday, March 30 Bolivar Herald-Free Press Seven seek R-II seats Wednesday, March 30 Webster County Citizen (paywall) MHS introduces final group of DWTS competitors Tuesday, March 29…

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OTC to host community job fair

Ozarks Technical Community College’s Career Employment Services will host a job fair on Wednesday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the OTC Springfield Campus in Lincoln Hall, room 211.  The event is free and open to the public. The job fair is designed for both career-minded individuals and those seeking seasonal or…

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OTC instructors receive Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

Three Ozarks Technical Community College instructors were recognized for excellence in the classroom by the Missouri Community College Association. Michael Holik, David Fotopulos and Ginger Zaagsma each received the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. The awards, presented by MCCA at a recent ceremony in Jefferson City, are given to the top community college instructors…

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OTC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter brings home seven international awards

Representatives from Ozarks Technical Community College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year college students, have returned from the organization’s 98th annual international convention with seven awards in hand. Held this year in Washington, D.C., the annual convention draws delegates from approximately 1,300 Phi Theta Kappa chapters each year. As a…

In the News: March 19-24, 2016

Former OTC student improves herself, others, through higher education Thursday, March 24 Springfield News-Leader Free rides for college kids: Student-led nonprofit hoping for fall launch Thursday, March 24 Springfield News-Leader Morris honored with OTC business award Thursday, March 24 Ozarks First Bass Pro Founder Johnny Morris receives Excellence in Business Award Thursday, March 24 Springfield…