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

Fall 2022 Transfer Fair Day 2

Students attended transfer fair day 2

Achievement (Other) - Sep 29

Fall 2022 Transfer Fair Day 1

Students attended transfer fair day 1

Achievement (Other) - Sep 29

OAWAK Event: A Kentuckian in Japan: Perspectives from a different culture

Students attended OAWAK Event: A Kentuckian in Japan: Perspectives from a different culture

Achievement (Other) - Sep 29

Time Management Activity

Students completed Time Management activity through Nikki Wimpelberg FYE class.

Achievement (Other) - Sep 23

ELC Lunch & Learn for Therapeutic and Rehabilitative Careers

Students attended the ELC Lunch & Learn forTherapeutic and Rehabilitative Careers, careers showcased included OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, SPEECH THERAPY, COUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY, AND PHYSICAL THERAPY.

Achievement (Other) - Sep 22

ELC Meetings

Students attended ELC meeting

Achievement (Other) - Sep 21

Constitution Day

Students attended the Constitution Day presentation, "Should Secession Be Made A Consitutional Option?" led by Dr. Bill Conroy.

Achievement (Other) - Sep 20

Therapy Online Achievement.

Students participated in TAO - Therapy Online Achievement.

Achievement (Other) - Sep 20

Big Red - Movies on the Lawn

Students attended WKU-O Big Red - Movies on the Lawn Saturday, September 10. This event offered a variety of family fun activities that included inflatables, food trucks, and a free double feature, Finding Nemo and Jaws.

Achievement (Other) - Sep 14

TRiO: Overcoming Math Anxiety

Math faculty Nathan Hirtz presented strategies to overcome math anxiety and ways to build up confidence when it comes to math.

Achievement (Other) - Sep 14

TRiO: Time Management Workshop

Time management is crucial for college success. In this workshop, students were taught how to balance their courseload with other obligations, such as family and/or work. Participants were provided a planner and helped with plotting due dates for course assignments.

Achievement (Other) - Sep 13

TRiO: Train the Brain Study Skills Workshop

Students who attended this workshop were asked to evaluate their current study habits and study strategies. They were then provided with examples of effective studying techniques, such as removing distractions, setting timers, breaking projects into chunks, and creating study plans.

Achievement (Other) - Sep 13

TRiO Fall 2022 Orientation

TRiO members learned about the various services offered by TRiO Student Support Services, received instructions on accessing the TRiO Blackboard organization page, and were provided a folder of TRiO events for the fall semester.

Achievement (Other) - Sep 13

Fall '22 ELC Handshake Overview

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.

Achievement (Other) - Sep 12

OCTC's Student Fest Fall '22

Attended OCTC's Student Fest Fall '22 event held on OCTC's Main Campus.Students were able to explore different services provided by OCTC, as well as talk with representatives from community organizations that provide resources to OCTC students.

Achievement (Other) - Aug 24

Passed the Am I Job Ready? Planning & Organizing Assessment

Completed and passed the Planning and Organizing Situational Judgement testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/

Achievement (Other) - Jun 10

Passed the Am I Job Ready? Strategic Vision Assessment

Completed and passed the Strategic Vision testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/

Achievement (Other) - Jun 10

Passed the Am I Job Ready? Reliability Assessment

Completed and passed the Reliability testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/

Achievement (Other) - Jun 10

Passed the Am I Job Ready? Management of Others Assessment

Completed and passed the Management of Others testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/

Achievement (Other) - Jun 10

Passed the Am I Job Ready? Integrity & Respect Assessment

Completed and passed the Integrity and Respect Situational Judgement testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/

Achievement (Other) - Jun 10

Passed the Am I Job Ready? Innovation Assessment

Completed and passed the Innovation testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/

Achievement (Other) - Jun 10

Passed the Am I Job Ready? Initiative Assessment

Completed and passed the Initiative Situational Judgement testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/

Achievement (Other) - Jun 10

Passed the Am I Job Ready? Influential Communication Assessment

Completed and passed the Influential Communication Situational Judgement testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/

Achievement (Other) - Jun 10

Passed the Am I Job Ready? Flexibility Assessment

Completed and passed the Flexibility Situational Judgment Testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/

Achievement (Other) - Jun 10

Passed the Am I Job Ready? Drive for Excellent Results Assessment

Completed and passed the Drive for Excellent Results Situational Judgment testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/

Achievement (Other) - Jun 10

Passed the Am I Job Ready? Decision Making Assessment

Completed and passed the Decision Making Situational Judgement testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/

Achievement (Other) - Jun 10

Passed the Am I Job Ready? Customer Focus Situational Judgement assessment

Completed and passed the Customer Focus Situational Judgement testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/

Achievement (Other) - Jun 10

Passed the Am I Job Ready? Coping with Pressure Situational Judgement Assessment

Completed and passed the Coping with Pressure Situational Judgement testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/

Achievement (Other) - Jun 10

Am I Job Ready? Cooperative Teamwork Situational Judgement Assessment

Completed and passed the Cooperative Teamwork Situational Judgement testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com

Achievement (Other) - Jun 10