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.
These Merit pages are used to celebrate the successes of our students and will serve them as an online portfolio of achievements.
(see more)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.
These Merit pages are used to celebrate the successes of our students and will serve them as an online portfolio of achievements.
Students attended a session on stress and time management. The session included tips on decreasing anxiety through increasing healthy study, time management, and organizational skills. The session was led by OCTC's Pre-Employment Transition Specialist.
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Students attended a session on self-defense and crime prevention training. The session included tips on improving one's safety by learning practical techniques and implementing effective communication. Detectives Bradley Youngman and Jared Ramsey of the Daviess County Sherrif's Department will presented.
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Feb 10
Students attended a presentation sponsored by OCTC's Counseling Center titled "How to Stop Depression/Anxiety". This event is designed to educate, endorse treatment, and promote prevention of unhealthy behaviors concerning Depression/Anxiety.
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Feb 5
Students attended a public lecture with Assistant Special Agent in Charge Homeland Security Investigations, H. Ray Shuler. The lecture and discussion took place at the WKU Owensboro campus and was sponsored by the Owensboro World Affairs Council.
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Feb 5
OCTC's Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Chapter is hosted a conference: Transforming Higher Education One Student at a Time: Issues in Food and Nutrition on November 9.
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2019 Dec 6
This workshop focused on ways to avoid overspending during the holidays. Suggestions include setting a budget, using price comparison before buying, making gifts, reducing the number of people one gives gifts, and creating personlized coupon books for services the giver can provide, such as babysitting, cooking a meal, running errands, etc.
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2019 Dec 3
Students attended OCTC's annual holiday kick-off event, Hanging of the Green. This event is sponsored by the Student Government Association and features music by the OCTC Chorus.
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2019 Dec 6
This workshop covered the basic interview skills: the importance of customizing the resume and cover letter, the need to dress appropriately for the interview, and ways to showcase their strengths and skills during the interview.
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2019 Dec 3
At our annual bonfire, we shared scary college stories, explaining what could happen if students don't meet with an advisor or choose not to listen to advice on what courses to take, the horrors of wasting financial aid monies, the negative impact of not applying for FAFSA early, the consequences of not registering for classes early, and the dreaded failing classes or low GPAs due to not seeking help through tutoring and other academic resources.
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2019 Dec 3
TRiO members who will be graduating soon shared their personal stories on how they were successful, informing attendees what resources they took advantage of and providing ecouragment to other TRiO participants.
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2019 Dec 3
Brescia University representatives hosted an information session, discussing programs available, scholarships, and campus life.
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2019 Dec 3
Students attended a public lecture with Charles Boteler, Former District & Circuit Judge of Hopkins County. The presentation: Religion's Role in Peacemaking: Israel & Palestine, was held at Brescia University and sponsored by the Owensboro World Affairs Council.
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2019 Dec 2
Students attended a presentation with OCTC's Dr. Bob Glenn discussing: Leaving Las Vegas: Examining the Growth and Multiple Paradoxes of America's Adult Playground.
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2019 Dec 2
Students attended Owensboro Community & Technical College's Oak Island Theatre's production of Durang by the DOZEN featuring 12 ACTORS in 12 PLAYS. The featured plays are from the comedic collection "Naomi in the Living Room and Other Short Plays" by Christopher Durang.
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2019 Nov 27
Students attended a Global Studies Presentation titled: Thumbpicking Community of Drakesboro, KY - a documentary by OCTC's Dan Hildenbrandt & Rodney Newton. Special guest, OCTC faculty Larry Stone, played his acoustic guitar in the thumbpicking style during the presentation.
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2019 Nov 25
Students attended an open house event at the WKU Owensboro campus. The event included transfer information, building tours, and information about the programs and services offered on the campus.
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2019 Nov 13
Students attended Faithfest with OCTC's Dr. Court Lewis, of Court & the Jesters.
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2019 Nov 13
Students attended a presentation featuring transfer representatives from local higher education institutions including University of Louisville BSN, Kentucky Wesleyan College, Western Kentucky University and more!
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2019 Nov 22
We may meet people every day who are helpless and hopeless, some with thoughts of suicide. Students attended a presentatiion about learning how to recognize the warning signs that everyone should know, how to ask the "suicide" question, how to find local resources, how to keep the person at risk safe and get them help. Taught by a US Army suicide intervention Master trainer and veteran. Sponsored by OCTC Common Reading.
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2019 Nov 13
Students attended a session on how to locate healthy relationships, how to avoid unhealthy relationships (both intimate and professional), and learn practical behaviors for dealing with negative individuals.
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2019 Nov 13
Students attended an OCTC faculty led presentation titled: Time Management: Tracking & Analyzing Time.
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2019 Nov 13
Attended the Domestic Violence Awareness Workshop co-hosted by WISE and OCTC's Counseling Center. The Daviess County Attorney's Office Domestic Violence Task Force presented to this workshop.
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2019 Oct 25
Recognizing students admitted to the university.
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2019 Nov 6
Students attended a workshop with Dr. Jim Glenn regarding personal finance and managing money.
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2019 Oct 23
Students attended an Owensboro World Affairs Council presentation titled, "What's Wrong with the Global Economy?" This presentation was presented by Dr. Brian Atow, Professor for the Study of Capitalism at WKU.
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2019 Oct 23
Students attended an Owensboro World Affairs Council presentation titled, "Socialism: Fact Versus Fiction."
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2019 Oct 23
Students created a vision board that displays what they value and what their goals are in areas such as relationships, career and finances, home, travel, personal growth, and health. The purpose of the vision board is to bring everything on it to life.
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2019 Oct 21
Student participated in community service for the Owensboro community.
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2019 Oct 21