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.
Transfer Visit with Univ. of KY
Students who have this achievement met with a University of Kentucky transfer admissions representative during the 2021-2022 school year.
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23h
Transfer Visit with WKU-Owensboro
Students who have this achievement met with a Western Kentucky University - Owensboro transfer admissions representative during the 2021-2022 school year.
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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/
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Nov 22
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/
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Nov 22
Passed the Am I Job Ready? Planning & Organizing Assessment
Completed and passed the Planning and Organizing testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/
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Nov 22
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/
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Nov 22
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/
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Nov 22
TRiO: How to Pay for College
Students participated in this workshop to gain insight about various ways to pay for college, including Pell grants and a variety of scholarships, such as OCTC scholarships, transfer scholarships, and local scholarships.
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Nov 22
Passed the Am I Job Ready? Integrity & Respect Assessment
Completed and passed the Integrity and Respect testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/
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Nov 22
Passed the Am I Job Ready? Initiative Assessment
Completed and passed the Initiative testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/
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Nov 22
Passed the Am I Job Ready? Influential Communication Assessment
Completed and passed the Influential Communication testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/
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Nov 22
Passed the Am I Job Ready? Flexibility Assessment
Completed and passed the Flexibility testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/
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Nov 22
Passed the Am I Job Ready? Drive for Excellent Results Assessment
Completed and passed the Drive for Excellent Results testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/
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Nov 22
Passed the Am I Job Ready? Decision Making Assessment
Completed and passed the Decision Making testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/
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Nov 22
Passed the Am I Job Ready? Costumer Focus Assessment
Completed and passed the Customer Focus testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/
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Nov 22
Passed the Am I Job Ready? Coping with Pressure Assessment
Completed and passed the Coping with Pressure testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/
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Nov 22
Passed the Am I Job Ready? Cooperative Teamwork Assessment
Completed and passed the Cooperative Teamwork testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com
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Nov 22
Passed the Am I Job Ready? Continuous Learning Assessment
Completed and passed the Continuous Learning testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/
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Nov 22
Passed the Am I Job Ready? Analytical Problem Solving
Completed and passed the Analytical Problem Solving testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/
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Nov 22
"Step-up Your Mental Health" Workshop
This workshop discussed the importance of dealing with mental health issues and strategies to reduce stress and anxiety. Participants were provided a stepping stone to paint, as painting allows us to temporarily leave our worries and troubles behind us as we focus on the painting before us.
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Nov 10
Fall '21 Common Reading Author Crystal Wilkinson Visit
Kentucky Poet Laureate Crystal Wilkinson, author of this semester's Common Reading, The Birds of Opulence, visited campus for a reading of her new book and a discussion with faculty, staff, and students.
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Oct 20
"Why I Am First"
Students attended a panel where first-generation and diverse students discussed challenges they faced and how they overcame them to be successful college graduates.
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Nov 10
OCTC Health Fair
OCTC students had the opportunity to visit with representatives from local organizations who focus on health and wellbeing. This event was hosted by OCTC Nursing students.
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Nov 1
Fall '21 Pizza with the President
Attended a student discussion with OCTC President Dr. Scott Williams. Sponsored by the OCTC Student Government Association (SGA).
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Oct 18
TRiO: Higher Education 101
College can be confusing, especially for first-generation students. This workshop covered some college basics, such as academic plans, the differences between degrees (AA/AS/AAS), and the difference between what you can earn at OCTC vs. a university.
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Oct 18
TRiO Time Management Workshop
Students were given an academic planner and instructed on how to use it to effectively in hopes of helping them to stay on track with due dates and appointments, thus reducing stress and anxiety.
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Oct 18
TRIO Fall 2021 Orientation
During the Fall 2021 Orientation session, students received a folder of information, including a list of tutoring resources, advising information, and calendar of TRiO-sponsored events. Sherry Lee presented a workshop on reading comphrension.
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Oct 18
OCTC Transfer Fair - Day 2
Attended the 4-Year College and University Transfer Fair sponsored by OCTC's Pathfinder Den on the Main Campus. Representatives from over twelve different universities and colleges spoke with students about transfer opportunities.
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Oct 15
OCTC Transfer Fair
Attended the 4-Year College and University Transfer Fair sponsored by OCTC's Pathfinder Den on the Main Campus. Representatives from over twelve different universities and colleges spoke with students about transfer opportunities.
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Oct 15
Counseling Center - KCTCS Sexual Violence Training
Student participated in the KCTCS Sexual Violence Training offered.
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Sep 24