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.
TRiO: Library Resources
Libraries are more than shelves of books. Learn about the vast amount of resources you may have been missing, including Films on Demand, databases, etc. Presented by John Lutzel on February 24, 2016
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2016 Mar 24
TRiO: Financial Literacy
Take charge of your finances! Learn how to save money and create a budget. Say "no" to debt! Presented by Mary Bruner on March 22, 2016
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2016 Mar 24
TRiO: Financial Literacy
Take charge of your finances! Learn how to save money and create a budget. Say "no" to debt! Presented on February 8, 2016 by Mary Bruner
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2016 Mar 24
TRiO: Creating the Perfect Resume
Learn how to create an effective resume so it will get noticed when you are applying for a job. Presented by Katie Ballard on March 16
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2016 Mar 24
TRiO Say What? College Lingo (March 2, 2016)
Are you confused with some of the language that you hear in higher education? This presentation will provide insight on the meanings of the special jargon and terminology tossed around in higher education. Presented by Lindsey Greer
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2016 Mar 24
TRiO: Thriving in a Multicultural Environment
Building better relationships, creating harmony, and establishing better communication among groups will allow us to interact with, become more aware of, and become better educated about one another.
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2016 Mar 24
Soft Skills for Success
Presented by Dr. Meredith Skaggs, Assistant Professor of Communication. January 27, 2016 on the Main Campus.
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2016 Feb 4
Pizza with the President
Attended a student discussion with OCTC President Dr. Scott Williams. Sponsored by the OCTC Student Government Association (SGA). February 9, 2016 on the Main Campus.
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2016 Feb 10
Strategies for Effective Time Management
Presented by Mari Stanley from the OCTC Teaching and Learning Center. January 13, 2016 on the Main Campus.
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2016 Feb 4
Blackboard/Email and Everything You Should Know
Presented by Brent Lovitt, Student Affairs Specialist. On the Main Campus, January 28, 2016.
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2016 Feb 4
Say What? Higher Ed Words and Lingo to Know
Presented by Lindsey Greer, TRiO Specialist. January 19, 2016 on the Main Campus.
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2016 Feb 4
Perfecting Your Study Skills
Presented by Mari Stanley of the Teaching and Learning Center. February 1, 2016 on the Main Campus.
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2016 Feb 4
Discover Your Learning Style
Presented by Lindsey Greer, TRiO Specialist. January 26, 2016 on the Main Campus.
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2016 Feb 4
Adding it Up: Calculator Fundamentals
Attended one of the following three events: Presented by Connie Booker, Assistant Professor of Mathematics at OCTC. On the Main Campus, January 25, 2016. Presented by Connie Booker, Assistant Professor of Mathematics at OCTC. On the Main Campus, January 27, 2016. Presented by Vicki Curtis, Associate Professor of Mathematics at OCTC. On the Main Campus, January 29, 2016.
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2016 Feb 3
Sigi3 Career Exploration Program
Completed Sigi3, a career exploration program that helps students create a plan that's right for them based on the latest career information. Sigi3 helps students examine key motivators and matches work-related values, interests, personality, and skills to educational and career pathways. In TRAC Central on the Main Campus, November 2015.
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2015 Nov 19
Pizza with the President
Attended a pizza lunch discussion with Dr. Scott Williams, President of Owensboro Community & Technical College. Sponsored by the Student Government Association. On the Main Campus, November 16, 2015.
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2015 Nov 19
Daviess County Women in the Civil War
Attended a presentation by Aloma Dew, Co-Chair of the Daviess County Bicentennial Committee, on Daviess County Women in the Civil War. At Western Kentucky University - Owensboro, November 12, 2015.
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2015 Nov 13
Leadership Strategies: Introduction to Facilitating Groups
Learned practical facilitation techniques to elevate group handling skills and achieve amazing organizational results. This is a facilitative approach that is proven to work in critical activities like strategy development, issue resolution, requirements analysis, process improvement, action planning, and more. September 24, 2015.
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2015 Nov 6
Czech Republic Chamber Choir Performance
Attended the performance of the Chamber Choir from Palacky University Olomouc.
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2015 Nov 18
Resilience In the Face of Obstacles
Completed Online Lecture Series For Students - Part III: Goal Setting Techniques To Foster Success. Learned about a simple five-point model for resilience: P.R.I.D.E. stands for choices of Purpose, Resources, Integrity, Discipline and Equilibrium. From Innovative Educators. October 21, 2015.
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2015 Nov 6
Moving from visualization to actualization
Completed Online Lecture Series For Students - Part II: Goal Setting Techniques To Foster Success. Learned about the critical thinking model to identify, analyze, and apply motivational best practices to current goal(s). From Innovative Educators. September 30, 2015.
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2015 Nov 6
Staring at whom you want to become
Completed Online Lecture Series For Students - Part I: Goal Setting Techniques To Foster Success. SMART goals and how to write clear goal statements. From Innovative Educators. September 23, 2015.
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2015 Nov 6
Priority Management: An Action Plan For Managing Work & Life
Completed an online workshop designed to examine what one does well--strengths in priority management. Examined internal and external obstacles to effective priority management and developed strategies to eliminate these obstacles. Fall 2015.
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2015 Nov 6
WKU Transfer Day at OCTC
Attended the Western Kentucky University Transfer Day. Met with a WKU advisor and learned about admission to WKU, transfer scholarships, and programs available. On the OCTC Main Campus, October 29, 2015.
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2015 Nov 3
2015 OCTC Transfer Fair
Attended the 4-Year College and University Transfer Fair sponsored by TRAC Central on the Main Campus, September 29, 2015. Representatives from Campbellsville U, Brescia U, Kentucky Wesleyan College, Lindsey Wilson College, Midway College, Murray State U, U of Evansville, U of Louisville, U of Kentucky, U of Southern Indiana, and Western Kentucky U shared information with students.
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2015 Oct 2
Civil Rights, Immigration Policy, and Gay Marriage: The Significance of the Fourteenth Amendment
Attended the OCTC Constitution Day event on campus, presented by Angela Ash, OCTC Assistant Professor of History. September 17, 2015.
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2015 Sep 17
Dynamic Leadership Institute - Phase I
The Dynamic Leadership Institute (DLI) of WKU-Owensboro is a three phase program designed to teach participants interpersonal skills, leadership dynamics, and career/professional development strategies. The program strives to enhance self- awareness regarding personal strengths and weaknesses; to create a better understanding of leadership and influence; to develop stronger leadership and interpersonal skills; and to prepare participants for entrance into their career path.
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2015 Sep 14