Throughout the month of October, OTC faculty, staff and students are invited to support Sammy’s Window, a service of the Midwest Foster Care and Adoption Association. The mission of Sammy’s Window is to provide clothing, food and personal care items for foster families. Because of the nature of foster care, families often are not given…
The OTC Lebanon Center was honored as the Large Business of the Year by the Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Hal Higdon, chancellor of Ozarks Technical Community College, accepted the award at the chamber’s annual membership dinner, held Thursday, Oct. 1 at the Cowan Civic Center. “This award means a great deal to our…
Ben McLarry gets right to the point when he talks about the Missouri A+ Scholarship Program. “A+ is a scholarship that helps thousands of Missourians go to college each year for free,” the second-year OTC student said. “It’s a scholarship that takes into consideration the time and effort a student goes through to qualify for…
News Releases OTC ranked among nation’s top associate degree producers Friday, September 18 OTC hosts dedication of Sam and June Hamra Family Library Wednesday, September 16 OTC to host system-wide event for future students Tuesday, September 15 OTC to host Car and Motorcycle Show Monday, September 14 OTC In the News R-3, OTC team up…
OTC In the News Missouri veto session could include A+ residency requirement Thursday, September 10 The Joplin Globe U.S. News ranks area colleges among the best in Midwest Thursday, September 10 Springfield Business Journal Dressing for success on Overall Day Wednesday, September 9 Marshfield Mail Where our grads are going Tuesday, September 8 Town &…
OTC In the News Settle-in-ready business sites Thursday, September 3 Trade & Industry Development Police training commission wants to hear from public Tuesday, September 1 Ozarks First Input wanted for law enforcement training procedures Tuesday, September 1 KTTS SOGI bill docudrama Tuesday, September 1 The Standard Online Rural officer concerns after shooting of Houston, Tx.…
Ozarks Technical Community College earned national recognition as one of the nation’s Top 100 Associate Degree Producers by Community College Week. The publication analyzed data from more than 7,000 post-secondary institutions for the 2013-14 academic year. OTC ranked 40th in the nation among community colleges for associate degrees awarded. The college appeared in eight different…
A standing-room-only crowd honored Sam and June Hamra for their continued support of OTC in a library dedication ceremony today, Wednesday, Sept. 16. Learn more here. [vcex_image_grid columns=”3″ img_size=”thumbnail” title=”no” image_ids=”7560,7561,7562,7563,7564,7565,7566,7567,7568,7569,7570,7571,7572,7573,7574,7575,7576,7577,7578,7579″]
Ozarks Technical Community College honored longtime supporters Sam and June Hamra with the naming of the Sam and June Hamra Family Library in a ceremony today, Wednesday, Sept. 16. The event was held in the newly renovated library, located in the Information Commons building on the OTC Springfield Campus. “We are grateful to the Hamras…
Ozarks Technical Community College invites area high school students to Discover OTC, an annual, system-wide event that serves as a college visit for hundreds of prospective students. Participants will tour OTC campuses and centers to learn more about the specialized programs offered by the college. Students will also have the opportunity to meet OTC instructors…
Ozarks Technical Community College will host a Car and Motorcycle Show on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the OTC Springfield Campus in Lot N (located at the corner of National Avenue and Chestnut Expressway). Registration is $20 and begins at 9 a.m. Food will be available for purchase at the…
Thanks to the OTC Middle College program, Savannah Burnette got quite a jump on her college career. The former Hillcrest High School student graduated from the Middle College program in May after earning 45 college credits. Now, she is attending OTC as a college student on two scholarships, including one that is earned by being…
The OTC Fine Art Gallery announces its first exhibition of the fall 2015 semester. “Evolution of an Artist: Christie Snelson” will open during First Friday Art Walk on Sept. 4, 2015. The reception will be held from 5-9 p.m. in the gallery, located on the third floor of the Gillioz Theatre at 325 Park Central East in…
News Releases OTC choir director receives Missouri’s premier music award Tuesday, August 25 OTC In the News Missouri police training panel to hold public hearings Friday, August 28 News Tribune Shaila’s, Nixa MO Friday, August 28 417 Magazine Police training panel to hold hearing in Sikeston Friday, August 28 Southeast Missourian Law enforcement training standards to…
News Releases OTC Center for Workforce Development to host ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, August 14 OTC In the News Tuition rates cut for some Missouri residents next year at Northark Thursday, August 20 Harrison Daily Local firefighters prepare for possible response to wildfires in western states Thursday, August 20 KY3 Manufacturing Day builds futures for many…
Alberta Smith, OTC choir director, was the recipient of the Luther T. Spayde Award of Excellence at the Missouri Choral Directors Association’s state conference held July 22-25 in Jefferson City, Mo. The award is presented annually to an outstanding member of MCDA who demonstrates a long-standing commitment to choral music in Missouri by providing excellent…
News Releases OTC locations will be open Saturday, Aug. 15 to enroll students for fall Tuesday, August 11 OTC In the News “Stec” on Bears’ first scrimmage: Going in the right direction Tuesday, August 11 Springfield News-Leader MSU football coach could become Springfield’s highest paid public school employee Monday, August 10 Springfield News-Leader A+ program…
News Releases OTC Table Rock Campus to host town hall meeting Monday, July 13 OTC In the News OTC offers free adult classes Thursday, August 6 Lebanon Daily Record Industry Council collaboration yields new training courses Thursday, August 6 SBDC Investors Manufacturing Day builds futures for many, industry Wednesday, August 5 Intelligent Aerospace Newsmakers: Aug. 3-9,…
OTC In the News East Newton FFA’s Spears wins $2,000 college scholarship Friday, July 31 Neosho Daily News Social Encore: Keeping it ‘Pono’ in Oregon Thursday, July 30 Honolulu Pulse Disability fails to slow down young race driver Wednesday, July 29 Springfield News-Leader City of Springfield Adopts Complete Streets Policy Tuesday, July 28 KY3 OTC…
Welcome to another school year at Ozarks Technical Community College. As you begin the fall semester, please be aware that all OTC campuses and centers are tobacco free. Use of all tobacco products and e-cigarettes is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to cigarettes, cigars, e-cigarettes, vaporizers and chewing tobacco. You can view OTC’s…
The Ozarks Technical Community College Center for Workforce Development (CWD) relocated its Business Solutions Team to the Missouri Career Center – Ozark Region, located at 2900 E. Sunshine St. in Springfield. The six-member team moved into its new location in July, and a ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at the career center on Thursday,…
You won’t want to miss back-to-school happenings at OTC, and we have some pretty fun events scheduled for the first week of classes. Check ’em out below, and stop on your way to or from class! Instagram Selfie Challenge Happening all week long! Did you know that @OzarksTech is on Instagram? Follow us and share…
Meet Dr. Hal Higdon, chancellor of Ozarks Technical Community College. If you see him around campus the first week of classes, be sure to stop and say hello. If you take the time to introduce yourself, there’s a chance you could win a Starbuck’s gift card! In the meantime, check out our Q&A with Dr. Higdon…
All Ozarks Technical Community College campuses and centers will be open on Saturday, Aug. 15 to assist students with last-minute admissions, enrollment and financial aid processes. Student Services staff will be available at all OTC locations from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. The OTC Springfield Campus Bookstore will also be open on Aug.…
Branson and Hollister residents will have the opportunity to learn more about the future of the Ozarks Technical Community College Table Rock Campus during a town hall meeting on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place on the fourth floor of the Table Rock campus, located at 10698 Historic Highway 165…