News Releases David Esping named OTC Chief Technology Officer Thursday, July 23 OTC and Waynesville R-VI School District form new partnership Wednesday, July 22 OTC Richwood Valley Campus reopens after power outage Friday, July 17 OTC In the News Heavy rains flood E. Chestnut Expressway near OTC campus Thursday, July 23 KY3 AfterMath Adventures Thursday,…
News Releases Matthew Hudson named OTC Dean of Technical Education Monday, July 13 OTC Richwood Valley Campus closed due to power outage Friday, July 10 OTC In the News OTC needs volunteers for adult education classes Wednesday, July 15 KSPR OTC seeking volunteers for adult literacy classes Tuesday, July 14 Buffalo Reflex Longtime SPS administrator named…
Congratulations to the OTC Table Rock Campus 2015 Practical Nursing graduates! Friends and family gathered at the Our Lady of the Lake Parish Center in Branson on Wednesday, July 22 for the 2015 Practical Nursing recognition ceremony. Twenty-nine nursing students graduated and received their pins.
News Releases Adult Education and Literacy volunteers needed at OTC Wednesday, July 8 OTC RegFest prepares students for fall semester Thursday, July 9 OTC In the News Local firm hosting workshop Thursday, July 9, 2015 Christian County Headliner Our View: I spy with my little eye Wednesday, July 8 Christian County Headliner Gant takes reins…
David Esping, former information technology director at Missouri S&T, has been named the Chief Technology Officer for Ozarks Technical Community College. In his new role, Esping will lead the college’s Information Technology department.
The new Environmental Science Technology program at the OTC Waynesville Center will now be offered at the OTC Richwood Valley Campus. The Environmental Science Technology program focuses on laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution and contamination, including those that affect public health. The hybrid program includes both hands-on…
The Ozarks Technical Community College Richwood Valley Campus in Christian County will reopen on Monday, July 20 after being closed July 10–17 due to a power outage. On Thursday, July 9, a vehicle traveling westbound on Highway 14 crashed and damaged electrical equipment that supplied power to the Richwood Valley campus. After extensive repairs, power…
Feeling technologically challenged? Could you use a quick refresher course in computer basics? Get a head start on the upcoming semester by attending Student Computer Basics, a free one-hour session brought to you by OTC’s Information Technology Department. Our informative, interactive sessions will focus on the following topics: Navigating the OTC website and myOTC Utilizing…
Prepare for a successful college semester through a series of free workshops brought to you by the OTC Speckman Tutoring & Learning Center and the Carol Jones Writing Center. College Prep Day is a great opportunity to ensure you’re ready for college. Our FREE, hands-on workshops will cover everything from study skills to computer technology…
Dr. Matthew Hudson, former Springfield Public Schools administrator, has been named the Dean of Technical Education for Ozarks Technical Community College. In his new role, Hudson will oversee the 20 technical education programs offered by OTC, which include automotive technology, culinary arts, computer information science and electronic media production. He will also oversee the Middle…
The Ozarks Technical Community College Richwood Valley Campus in Christian County will be closed during the week of July 13-17 due to damage to electrical equipment. Richwood Valley instructors are working with students to conduct classes on Blackboard, an online learning management system, and OTC employees who work at Richwood Valley will report to the…
Current and prospective Ozarks Technical Community College students are invited to prepare for the upcoming fall semester at RegFest ― a one-stop registration event designed to help students plan and enroll in classes. OTC RegFest will be held at the following OTC campuses and centers this month.
Volunteer positions are available for Ozarks Technical Community College’s Adult Education and Literacy classes, which will be held this fall in the following counties: Greene, Stone, Taney, Christian, Webster, Polk, Dallas, Laclede and Wright. Schedules vary by location. Most volunteers average 2-3 hours of work per week. Adult Education and Literacy volunteers assist instructors in…
Ten students from Ozarks Technical Community College received medals at the SkillsUSA Championships, held June 22–26 in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,000 career and technical education students participated in 100 different trade, technical and leadership fields. The SkillsUSA Championships took place as part of the SkillsUSA 51st annual National Leadership and Skills Conference. Twenty-nine OTC…
Michelle Hudgens, lead English instructor at the OTC Richwood Valley Campus, was selected as one of 25 participants nationwide to attend the 2015 Summer Seminar for the Holocaust and Jewish Resistance Teacher’s Program (HAJRTP). The seminar’s itinerary includes a two-week trip to Germany and Poland July 1-14. Participants will meet Holocaust survivors, network with other…
OTC In the News New doctorate in education program offered in this area Thursday, June 18 Waynesville Daily Guide Darr Family Foundation presents $235K in grants Thursday, June 18 Springfield Business Journal Officials say earlier investments in education key to achieving wealth Thursday, June 18 KSMU OTC invites middle and high school students to STEAM…
OTC News Releases OTC’s Joan Barrett named Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Monday, June 8 OTC In the News Three hurt when building under construction collapses Thursday, June 1 KSPR On eve of tryouts, Ozarks pro baseball league unsettled Thursday, June 11 Springfield News-Leader Chick-fil-A releases plans for new restaurant in Springfield Wednesday, June 10…
OTC News Releases Jared Lightle named coordinator of scholarships and alumni for OTC Foundation Tuesday, June 2 OTC restructures developmental education courses to increase student completion rates Monday, June 1 OTC In the News CWJC getting women back to work Tuesday, June 2 Christian County Headliner Public hearing on higher education slated Monday, June 1…
OTC In the News OTC’s Adult Education and Literacy program receives High Quality Program award Wednesday, May 27 Bolivar Herald-Free Press Bring it on home: China Sunday, May 24 St. Louis Post-Dispatch Area graduates receive MFA scholarships Sunday, May 24 Bolivar Herald-Free Press OTC Adult Education Program receives award Sunday, May 24 Hometown Daily News…
OTC News Releases OTC’s Adult Education and Literacy program receives High Quality Program award Thursday, May 21 OTC’s Middle College names CoxHealth its Employer of the Year Wednesday, May 20 OTC In the News Panel explores education alternative Thursday, May 21 Lebanon Daily Record Pokin Around: Bedside at a mannequin birth; it’s creepy Tuesday, May 19…
OTC News Releases OTC confers 3,153 degrees and certificates at commencement Friday, May 15 OTC In the News Nearly 700 graduate from OTC Thursday, May 14 Springfield News-Leader College trustees approve underwriting services to refinance general obligation bonds Wednesday, May 13 The Missourian Springfield firefighters train for birth and trauma emergencies Wednesday, May 13 KY3 Missouri…
Ozarks Technical Community College’s Department of Life Science, in cooperation with several business sponsors, invites students entering grades 6–12 to attend STEAM Days: a one-day, activities-based event that allows students to test, observe and explore the fields of science, technology, engineering, art or mathematics (STEAM). STEAM Days will be held on Friday, June 19 for…
It was the perfect night for Springfield Cardinals baseball. OTC employees and their families had a great time at yesterday’s game. The Cardinals won 5-1 over the Rough Riders, and Thomas Lee threw a complete game on only 90 pitches. Go Cards!
Jared Lightle, former human resources information systems manager at NPC International, has been named the Coordinator of Scholarships and Alumni for the OTC Foundation, the fundraising arm of Ozarks Technical Community College. In his new role, Lightle will manage the foundation’s scholarship award process, build the alumni association, and assist with the foundation’s recently announced…
Community colleges are often touted for their capability to educate students of all ability levels, but often the students who seek community college education are not ready for college-level coursework. In response to this issue, community colleges offer developmental education courses, which are required, noncredit courses for students who score below a certain level on…