OTC 2015 Commencement photo album two
Nearly 700 graduates walked in OTC’s commencement ceremony held Thursday, May 14 at JQH Arena. Congratulations to the Ozarks Technical Community College Class of 2015!
OTC’s Middle College names CoxHealth its Employer of the Year
The OTC Middle College has named CoxHealth its Employer of the Year. The health system was selected for its constant assistance and support in providing Middle College students internships in the fields of health services and early childhood education. “CoxHealth gives our students the opportunity to study several different careers and options available to them…
OTC 2015 Commencement photo album
Nearly 700 graduates walked in OTC’s commencement ceremony held Thursday, May 14 at JQH Arena. Congratulations to the Ozarks Technical Community College Class of 2015!
OTC confers 3,153 degrees and certificates at commencement
Nearly 700 Ozarks Technical Community College graduates walked in Thursday evening’s commencement ceremony at JQH Arena on the Missouri State University campus. OTC conferred 3,153 degrees and certificates to graduates this year, which includes students who have completed their course work from the summer 2014 semester through the summer 2015 semester. Neal Spencer, retired CEO of…
Associate of Science in Nursing Pinning Ceremony
The 2015 Associate of Science in Nursing graduates received their pins in a ceremony today at the Gillioz Theatre. Congratulations, graduates!
OTC Fine Arts — spring concert performances
Bravo to OTC Fine Arts vocal ensembles — the Noteabellas and Heart Beatz — for a fantastic spring concert performance on Friday, May 8 at The Creamery Arts Center. We would also like to congratulate the OTC Concert Choir and Chamber Singers for a beautiful spring concert on Tuesday, May 12 at Central Christian Church. View photos from their performances below,…
“Chill Out” Day
And that’s a wrap! Students, faculty and staff enjoyed a well-deserved break from finals week with free ice cream sundaes in the Jared Family Atrium. Only a few days left in the spring semester — hang in there!
Public Speaking Showcase 2015
The Communication department held a Public Speaking Showcase on Thursday, May 7 in Lincoln Hall on the OTC Springfield Campus. Public speaking instructors from the Springfield and Richwood Valley campuses nominated outstanding COM 105 students to participate in the showcase. The nominated students presented a persuasion speech for a panel of judges. Public Speaking Showcase judges included Jason Howard, adjunct…
OTC in the News: May 1–8, 2015
OTC News Releases Neal Spencer to speak at OTC commencement ceremony Tuesday, May 5 OTC In the News OWL to present thriller writers workshop May 16 Friday, May 8 Harrison Daily Times Missouri honors breaking traditions winners Tuesday, May 5 KFVS County property values are up — your taxes may go down Tuesday, May 5 Springfield…
Keeping Your Career Options Open
Thanks to a grant from 3Mgives, 89 students from Hurley, Verona, Sparta, Greenfield, Galena and Clever visited the OTC Springfield Campus to learn more about our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) programs. The sixth graders explored different career options by participating in hands-on activities and experiments. We look forward to seeing them in 2021 as…
OTC in the News: April 24–May 1, 2015
OTC News Releases OTC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter receives international recognition Monday, April 27 OTC to offer free online learning course Monday, April 27 OTC In the News New administrator named at Mercy Hospital Lebanon Thursday, April 30 The Rolla Daily News New chief at Mercy Lebanon Thursday, April 30 The Lebanon Daily Record On the…
Upcoming Events: OTC Fine Arts
The spring semester is almost over, and OTC Fine Arts students are ready to showcase their skills. Join our theatre students, our men’s and women’s vocal ensemble, or the choir as they share their end-of-year projects. For more information about the OTC Fine Arts department, visit otc.edu/finearts. Theater Student Showcase | Student directed one-act plays Thursday,…
OTC In the News: April 17–24, 2015
OTC News Releases OTC invites community to plant sale, car show and welding event – Monday, April 20 OTC In the News Who owns the block: Park Central East – Thursday, April 23 Springfield Business Journal Area youth sparkle at Missouri FFA Convention – Wednesday, April 22 The Marshfield Mail Phoenix Wolfe honored at the 87th Missouri FFA Convention – Wednesday,…
Neal Spencer to speak at OTC commencement ceremony
Neal Spencer, retired CEO of BKD, will give the commencement address at Ozarks Technical Community College’s graduation on Thursday, May 14 at 6 p.m. at the JQH Arena on the Missouri State University campus. In addition to all graduates and their families, the public is invited to attend the ceremony.
American Sign Language Silent Dinner
OTC’s American Sign Language department held a Silent Dinner on Thursday, April 30 from 6-8 p.m. in Lincoln Hall on the OTC Springfield Campus. More than 80 students, instructors, tutors and individuals from the deaf community were in attendance. During dinner, attendees played sign language games and practiced conversational skills — voices were not allowed. Offenders were required…
PCC names OTC’s Dr. Jeff Jochems as Outstanding Alumnus of the Year
Pratt Community College names OTC Richwood Valley Campus President Dr. Jeff Jochems as 2015 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year. The following news release is from the Pratt Community College Foundation. PRATT, KS ― On May 8, the Pratt Community College Foundation will honor Dr. Jeff Jochems, the 2015 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year. Jochems currently…
OTC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter receives international recognition
OTC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter was honored by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society during NerdNation 2015, the society’s annual convention held April 16–18 in San Antonio, Texas.
OTC to offer free online learning course
OTC Online will offer a free online course to anyone in the community who would like to experience the online learning environment before enrolling in an online course for credit. The course, “Preparing to Learn Online,” opens for registration today, Monday, April 27. Enrollment will be offered through July 31, 2015.
OTC Springfield Campus Spring Picnic
We had an awesome time at the annual Spring Picnic. Everyone enjoyed free food, games, giveaways and dancing. Kudos to OTC Bookstore employees for pulling off their first-ever fashion show! Thanks to everyone who joined us today — we’re already looking forward to the Fall Picnic in September!
Surgical Technology students win Scrub Bowl
A group of four surgical technology students from OTC won first place in the 2015 Missouri Association of Surgical Technologists Scrub Bowl competition during the annual MO-AST conference in March. The group defeated seven teams from across the state of Missouri to take first place. OTC students have won this competition for three years in a row.
OTC Advising Fair 2015
Thanks to everyone who stopped by the OTC Advising Fair today. Students had the opportunity to meet with faculty advisors, register for classes early, get their questions answered, and enjoy free pizza! Registration dates are determined by the number of credit hours you have completed at OTC prior to the spring 2015 semester. Go to…
OTC 2015 Excellence in Business Award Ceremony
OTC honored local entrepreneur Jeff Schrag with the 2015 Excellence in Business Award in a ceremony today, April 10. The event included an exclusive conversation with Jeff about everything from his upbringing to his management style to his favorite role model (who happens to be Abraham Lincoln). Jeff Schrag was born in McPherson, Kan. and…
OTC Foundation donors and scholarship recipients
Thank you to those who attended the OTC Foundation Donor Reception on April 7 at the Tower Club. It was a great opportunity to honor our student scholarship recipients and thank those who made their education possible. Are you an OTC Foundation donor or scholarship recipient? Share your photos with family and friends.
OTC instructors and students honored in Jefferson City
Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching Three instructors from Ozarks Technical Community College received the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching from the Missouri Community College Association. Tristin Hooker, Angie McChesney and Trisha White accepted the award at a ceremony in Holts Summit on Wednesday, April 8. The Excellence in Teaching award, presented annually by…
OTC Foundation 2015 Donor Reception
Thank you to those who attended the OTC Foundation Donor Reception on Tuesday, April 7 at the Tower Club. We enjoyed honoring our student scholarship recipients, and we appreciated the opportunity to thank those who made their education possible!