Owensboro Community and Technical College

Owensboro Community & Technical College is a public, two-year, open admissions college accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and is one of the sixteen colleges that make up the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS). The college values innovation, is focused on student learning, and is responsive to economic trends.

Most OCTC students are from the counties of Daviess, Ohio, Hancock and McLean in Kentucky, but many others travel from elsewhere in Kentucky and southern Indiana.

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Fall 2022 Pizza with the President

Attended a student discussion with OCTC President Dr. Scott Williams. Sponsored by the OCTC Student Government Association (SGA)

Achievement (Other) - Sep 30

Common Read with Sarah Mcartt

Students attended common read event with Sarah McCartt-Jackson, author of "Write Where You Are: Poetry and Place". A Kentucky poet, educator, and folklorist Sarah McCartt-Jackson has been published by Indiana Review, Journal of American Folklore, The Maine Review, and many others. Her poetry books include: Stonelight, Calf Canyon, Vein of Stone, and Children Born on the Wrong Side of the River. She has served as artist-in-residence for Great Smoky Mountains, Catoctin Mountain, Homestead, and Acadia National Parks.

Club or Organization - Sep 30

Multicultural Fest

Students attended annual Owensboro's Multicultural Festival.

Academic Award - Aug 24

University of Mississippi Announces Spring 2022 Chancellor's Honor Roll

The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Spring 2022 Honor Roll lists, including Chancellor's Honor Roll.

Chancellor's List - May 26

Twelfth Night

Students attended OCTC's Oak Island Theatre production "Twelfth Night".

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - Apr 18

Spring '22 Handshake Overview & Sign-Up

Students participated in a learning session led by the ELC Team. After attending this session, students were able to create a profile for searching prospective employment options. This session was facilitated by the Experiential Learning Center Success Coaches.

Business/professional - Jan 24

Multicultural Festival

Students attended annual Owensboro's Multicultural Festival.

Community Service - 2021 Sep 24

History of the Army National Guard

The Army National Guard was established on December 13th, 1636, making it the oldest military branch. Made up of citizens, it has a long and unique history. Learn more about the history and functionality of this branch of the military, presented by Staff Sgt. Hannah Crawford.

Military - 2021 Apr 8

Promising Practices - Student Contributor

Provided feedback to faculty and staff about virtual class experiences this semester. One of eleven students who were willing to speak about what worked (and didn't) for them at OCTC during these pandemic times. Held November 20, 2020. Part of a college-wide series of virtual sessions with 70+ faculty and staff in attendance.

Leadership - 2020 Nov 23

Completed the Am I Job Ready? Career Strengths Assessment

Completed the Am I Job Ready? Career Strengths assessment to discover how each student's personality and strengths impact her or his ideal career fit. To learn more, visit https://www.amijobready.com/

Milestone Badge - 2020 May 4

OCTC Speech & Debate Team Earn Awards at MSU

Speech & Debate Award

Academic competition - 2020 Feb 10

Accepted to University of the Cumberlands Class of 2024

Recognizing students admitted to the university.

Enrollment - 2019 Nov 6

University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences Spring 2019 Dean's List

The University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce that over 1,550 undergraduate students qualified for the Spring 2019 College of Arts and Sciences Dean's List.

Dean's List - 2019 Aug 15

Outstanding Student Scholarship

Achiving an outstanding level of student scholarship and leadership.

Scholarship - 2019 Mar 21

New Student Orientation

Students attended New Student Orientation on Decemeber 18, 2018.

Student Orientation - 2019 Mar 14

OCTC Air Conditioning Technology Program Honors Award

Exemplary students are nominated by the faculty in a specific program area.

Honors List - 2018 Jun 5

PTK Member

OCTC's new members of the Alpha Xi Gamma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa include the following: Wondall Bates, Allie Butterworth, Ashley Cline, Steven Cusher, Martha Dick, Jesse Hagan, Heather Hart, Ashley Haynes, Dominic Jackson, Brittany Johnson, Elizabeth Krampe, Madison Magan, Kaylee Meador, Alexis Means, Mary Midkiff, Savanna Mills, Kerensa Pate, Katherine Payne, Shelley Pritchard, Dylan Purcell, Nicholas Russell, Keely Shocklee, Shannon Shoulder, Ty Smith, Halley Stewart, David Taylor, Kaitlin Taylor, and Maggie Wilhoite.

Honor Society - 2018 May 11

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