In honor of National Hunger Awareness Week, Ozarks Technical Community College will host its second annual food drive Nov. 9-20. This effort has been planned and supported by Enactus and other student organizations. Since many of our students receive assistance from food banks, they want to give back to the organizations who help our students. Last year,…
OTC In the News Former OTC student is living out dream in Big Apple Thursday, October 22 Springfield News-Leader Weekend suicide is chilling reminder of veterans’ struggles Thursday, October 22 Springfield News-Leader Automotive tech program returns to BHS Wednesday, October 21 Bolivar Herald-Free Press Pratt resigns from Springfield school board, Missouri State posts Sunday, October…
News Releases OTC names 2015 Excellence in Education recipients Tuesday, October 13 OTC and Missouri’s community colleges address health care worker shortage Monday, October 5 OTC Lebanon Center named Large Business of the Year Friday, October 2 OTC In the News Balance: The art of Kat Allie at Obelisk Home Wednesday, October 14 Springfield News-Leader…
OTC In the News Following Ferguson, Governor Nixon wants enhanced police training Thursday, September 24 KSMU Childhood cancer survivors across the country win college scholarships from The National Children’s Cancer Society Thursday, September 24 Times Union OTC student overcoming obstacles to focus on dream Thursday, September 24 Springfield News-Leader Who still believes in the American…
Ozarks Technical Community College is one of 13 Missouri colleges that worked with the Missouri Community College Association to help 4,251 students statewide access training and gain the skills needed to enter the health care industry. Through the MoHealthWINs program, Ozarks Technical Community College received $2.4 million of a $19.9 million federal grant managed by…
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…
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…
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,…
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…