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March 2010
Yoga classes help PTA students learn wellness
Classes held in FEMA storm shelter at Richwood Valley.
OTC’s new literary magazine to feature students, staff
Magazine will give creative outlet to students, staff
February 2010
‘Paying for College’ information series starting at OTC
Meetings part of 'Paying for College' series
Off-campus study site attracts more students
Students, faculty meeting at Borders bookstore.
OTC students, staff contribute to Haiti effort
Staff, students helping those in need after earthquake.
January 2010
Students flock to OTC’s weekend engine class
Flexible scheduling appeals to students.
Hundreds of OTC students in teacher education program
This semester, there are 800 students enrolled in the program.
OTC to present ‘Arthur’s Stone, Merlin’s Fire’
Play is about young King Arthur.
Friday, January 15, 2010
New program trains electric line worker candidates
Program helps pre-screen potential candidates.
Short-term training offers job opportunities
Short-term classes offer certificates
December 2009
Reggie Hoskins joins workforce development staff
Will work as business manager-workforce specialist.
Waynesville Center to offer workforce programs
Courses will be held at the Waynesville Career Center.
Graphic Design a Top 10 program
Program attracts students who love computers, art and design.
OTC SPOTLIGHT: Anita Kelleybrew
Kelleybrew changing careers after layoff.
OTC offering classes for night owls
Classes offered to give students extra choice.
Choir, ensemble to perform Dec. 10
First concert for OTC ensemble
Regional IT consortium being organized
Group would help build job pool.
November 2009
Registration for spring classes begins
Be prepared when signing up.
Fallen Soldier scholarship begun
Fund would help loved ones of fallen soliders.
Therapy programs garnering honors
Physical, respiratory, occupational therapies win.
Center to offer workforce skills training
Program developed after talks with business leaders.
OTC students sending holiday boxes to soldiers
Boxes going to Missouri soldiers in Afghanistan
October 2009
Shanghai educators visit OTC
Group on fact-finding mission in U.S.
Culinary Arts grad makes it big in Big Apple
Ric Ramos now working for Iron Chef.
Govenor opens listening tour at OTC
Nixon hopes to form strategy for higher education.
Continuing Ed offers community programs
Variety of programs include motorcycle training, bike safety.
First Academic Integrity Week scheduled
Discussions on cheating, plagarism to be discussed.
Higdon appears on New York NPR program
President discussed job training issues
OTC bringing Thai dancers to Gillioz Theater
Troupe to perform to native music.
September 2009
OTC, SRC combine to offer education program
Program help manufactuer's employees earn degree.
Scallions offers public a taste culinary students’ work
Student-operated restaurant offers dishes from across country.
OTC prepares to combat H1N1 flu
Vaccinations, preventative measures to be used in fight against flu.
OTC offers new Late Start Courses beginning Sept. 18
Classes will meet on Fridays and Saturdays to suit students' needs.
Pitt, OTC partner in ‘Care to Learn’ program
Program to help students in health, hunger or hygiene emergencies.
OTC, Drury sign A+ program agreement
OTC's A+ students will be able to transition to Drury.
Night classes, online offerings meet OTC student needs
Online courses also offered to help students with scheduling conflicts.
Middle College begins second year with new pathway
One-of-a-kind program helping curb dropout rate.
First-generation group reaches out to OTC students
Program helps students who are first in family to attend college.
New students, new spaces at OTC this fall
New addition to Norman K. Myers Center finished.
Lebanon Education Center grows despite tough times
Value brings students to the Nelson Education Center.
Branson center's enrollment up nearly 14 percent
Center makes it eight straight semesters of increasing enrollment.
Waynesville center's enrollment through the roof
Enrollment up 81 percent with more than 200 attending classes.
Richwood Valley enrollment growth continues
Christian County campus home to 1,100 students, Allied Health programs
OTC trains City of Ozark workers in computer skills
Customized course helps workers save city money.
August 2009
OTC SPOTLIGHT: Ryan Nicholls
Greene County’s director of emergency management used GED program to his success.
OTC SPOTLIGHT: Bernadette Losh
Director of clinics for Ozarks Community Hospital remembers teachers, training at OTC.
OTC SPOTLIGHT: Nicholas Ibarra
Springfield councilman is big believer in community college opportunities.
OTC SPOTLIGHT: Paul Sundy
Owner/operator of top Springfield top restaurants/lounges has OTC connection.
Additional courses in Lebanon aimed at workforce
Courses added at urging of Missouri Career Center.
Waynesville offers more workshops, certifcate courses
Need for quick courses brings more programs to center.
Military students have choice between G.I. bills
Decision students make cannot be changed.
OTC contributes to 'Extreme Makeover' project
Faculty, former students help build house for family.
Students should use caution with social media
Avoid 'digital dirt' on personal pages if you're job hunting.
OTC works to fill need for literacy tutors
Tutors needed for adult education, literacy programs.
July 2009
TOP 10 PROGRAM: Early Childhood Development
Early Childhood Development draws students who love kids.
Service Academy, OTC teaching customer service
Classes directed at Branson area's workers.
Richwood Valley tornado shelter nears completion
Shelter being built in Christian County with FEMA grant.
OTC landscape expert offers tips during heatwave
Proper mowing and watering are key to vegetation surviving.
Student satisfaction survey gives OTC high marks
Students give the quality of instruction high marks
Truck driving program driving students to careers
Program has graduated 130 in two years.
Fall registration in full swing
Be sure to bring proper papers to campus.
June 2009
OTC to host annual tobacco-free workshop
The College founded the Center of Excellence for Tobacco-Free Campus Policy in 2004.
TOP 10 PROGRAM: Culinary students fill positions
Culinary program one of the most popular at OTC.
Alternative energy class sparks green interest
Course looks at green practices in home.
First nurses' ceremony pinning held at Reeds Spring
Graduating class is first since OTC took over program.
May 2009
First Transfer Fair draws interested students
The fair was sponsored by the Enrollment Management office.
Graduation is a time of celebration
Thousands to gather at JQH Arena to mark the achievements.
Middle College making students, families smile
Students, families happy with results of Middle College program.
One of OTC's first teachers ends career
Locke taught at Springfield schools, Graff Vo-Tech and OTC.
Half-century of nursing continues with RN graduate
Graduate represents third generation of nurses.
Phillipsburg resident among first to receive RN pin
OTC program was more affordable and blended better with her schedule.
OTC graduates ready for next step in life
Graduates cheered for their accomplishments.
OTC offers short-term technical training programs
Courses designed for those people looking for entry-level employment.
Computer programs offered at Waynesville Center
Classes will help residents learn new skills.
Couple earns GEDs, prepares for educational future
Couple rebuilding lives thanks to GED.
OTC’s Kids College offers variety of fun
Program offers kids variety of classes to take.
GED recipients proud of their accomplishments
More than 3,00 participate in the GED program around the Ozarks.
April 2009
CWD, Continuing Education give options in education
A potent one-two punch with myriad offerings.
OTC grad now works for Kenny Chesney
Sound man returned to OTC to pick up diploma.
Financial aid, scholarships are available
Funding available from a variety of sources.
OTC offers opportunity in tough times
OTC seen as place to go to advance education.
First Honors Program established at OTC
Program provides exceptional students a chance to develop potential.
OTC offers welding repairs to community
Community Welding Day chance for OTC to give back.
Auto and motorcycle show set for OTC
Classic cars on display on OTC campus
March 2009
Allied Health programs producing top graduates
Dental hygienists, physical therapy assistants get top pay.
Top programs at OTC reflect student interest
Top programs include business, early childhood, culinary arts.
Production of 'Tartuffe' play presents challenges
Presenting English adaptation of French play is daunting.
Cutting-edge software brought to OTC classroom
Classes are concern new facial recognition software.
OTC opens office at Missouri Career Center
Staff offers unemployed training and education options.
OTC sees growth explosion in GED program
Many using the free GED program at OTC to earn their high-school credential.
February 2009
OTC spring enrollment up more than 7 percent
Four-week numbers show more than 10,000 enrolled.
Richwood Valley enrollment up 20 percent in spring
This spring, there are 807 students enrolled.
Waynesville sees increase in spring enrollment
Enrollment up over that in the fall semester.
"Tartuffe' translator to perform at Gillioz
Performer will also conduct workshops for theater students
Spring enrollment up despite economy
Enrollment grows by 6.9 percent over last year.
Online enrollment continues to climb
More than 1,100 taking online courses.
January 2009
June 2008
OTC home to Middle College program
OTC, Springfield R-12 offer help to under-achieving students
OTC's Lebanon Education Center thriving
Nelson Education Center home to OTC programs
OTC opens Waynesville Education Center
Pulaski County residents now have local connection to OTC