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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.

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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.

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Natural Causes Closing Reception

Students attended Natural Causes Closing Reception: AFA Candidate Exhibition by Abigail Alvey-Payne
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Achievement (Other) - May 8

Skylark 2025 Closing Reception

Students attended the Skylark 2025 Closing Reception
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Achievement (Other) - Apr 15

OCTC Spring 2025 Career Fair

Student attended OCTC Spring 2025 Career Fair.
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Business/professional - Mar 27

CS Workshop: Essential Skills for Team Problem Solving Spring 25

Students participated in a dynamic Team Problem Solving workshop that challenged them to leverage their critical problem solving skills in a team environment. Students worked with a cross section of differing perspectives to overcome barriers to communication and coorperation. Career Services personnel guided the groups and shared strategies for success to maximize effectiveness.
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Experiential Learning - Mar 21

WKU Transfer Fair

Student attended the Spring 2025 WKU Transfer Fair
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Achievement (Other) - Feb 26

Pizza with the President

Students attended the Spring 2025 Pizza with the President event
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Achievement (Other) - Feb 24

Career Coach Profile

Students completed a detailed assessment and created a user profile in Career Coach platform.
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Achievement (Other) - Feb 24

EL CS Workshop: Time Management Spring 25

Students participated in an engaging Time Management workshop that encouraged them to discuss and problem solve in groups to prioritize, organize, and communicate in real time to improve their effective use of the time they have and plan out their futures for the days, weeks, and months ahead to maximize this critical resource.
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Experiential Learning - Jan 30

Hanging of the Green

Students attended Hanging of the Green event
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Dec 12

Ceramic Christmas Tree Painting Workshop

Members met at Hammer & Stain and painted ceramic Christmas trees.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Nov 22

University of Louisville's School of Nursing (Owensboro) Transfer Visit

Members participated in the University of Louisville's School of Nursing (Owensboro) open house, where they learned more details about the program's admission requirements, curriculum, and class sizes.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Nov 22

Volunteering at Daviess County Animal Shelter

Students donated time on Novebmer 20th at the local animal shelter, assisting in walking dogs and interacting with cats.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Nov 22

Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Event

Students attended the Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln impersonator event
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Nov 21

TRiO The Game of Life

This was an interactive financial literacy workshop. Participants created a weekly meal plan after looking at grocery ads. Then they completed a monthly budget, entering fixed and variable expencses, an their yearly salary based on their intended careers.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Nov 21

Juried Student Exhibition Awards Reception

Students attended the Juried Student Exhibition Awards Reception
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Nov 13

WKU Transfer Fair

Students attended the WKU transfer fair
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Nov 13

ELC Workshop: Planning: Academic, Career, & Transfer Fall 24

Students participated in an engaging Career Planning workshop that encouraged them discuss the areas of interest and the career options that surround them. Students were supported along finding educational and career directions that aligned with their visions and plans for the future. ELC shared strategies for success to maximize effectiveness.
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Experiential Learning - 2024 Nov 6

WKU Transfer Visit

Students attended WKU transfer visit
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Nov 6

1:1 ELC meeting

Student met with Experiectial Learning Student Success Coach to work on personalized support needs.
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Experiential Learning - 2024 Oct 31

The Salem Witch Trials Student Research Exhibition Panel Discussion

Students attended the Salem Witch Trials Student Research Exhibition Panel Discussion
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Oct 30

TRiO WKU Transfer Visit

Students toured WKU and met with transfer representatives and TRiO staff.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Oct 29

Navigate Your Future

Participants learned about the various types of credentials (certificates, diplomas, and degrees) as well as how to understand acacemic plans, credit hours, and how to use the KCTCS Catalog and Transfer Hub.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Oct 29

Volunteering at Daviess County Animal Shelter

For a few hours, students volunteered at the local animal shelter.
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Volunteer - 2024 Oct 29

Situational Awareness

Brock Peterson, Coordinator of the OCTC Criminal Justice program, informed participants about how to remain safe in various situations.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Oct 29

Nature Walk with Dr. Micah Perkins

Dr. Micah Perkins led members through OCTC's Nature Center, explaining the various vegetation and inhabitants within the local ecosystem.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Oct 29

Empowerment and Safety Workshop - OASIS

Students attended the Fall 2024 Empowerment and Safety Workshop
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Oct 25

Common Reading Musical Performance

Students attended the 2024 Common Reading Musical Performance
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Oct 25

Common Reading 20th Anniversary

Students attended the 2024 common reading 20th anniversary with Silas House
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Oct 25

Healthcare Job Fair

Students engaged with regional hiring professionals to discuss career opportunities and make network connections.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Oct 24

Salem Witch Trails | Scenes from the Crucible

Students attended the Salem Witch Trails - Scenes from the Crucible theatre performance
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Oct 22
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