Owensboro Community and Technical College

Do you plan on transferring but are unsure about the steps to take to go onto a four-year institution? Katie Ballard from TRAC Central will provide insight into the transfer process.

Taking tests can be overwhelming for many people. Mari Stanley from the Teaching and Learning Center will explain strategies on how to reduce anxiety while developing better test taking skills.

Come learn about the different community resources available to assist students. From bus schedules, to childcare, to GRADD, to other services available in the community, this workshops is great for those looking to learn more about what is out there! Presented by Lindsey Greer on Feb. 18

Help make a difference in your community by being a volunteer! Learn what skills it takes to be an effective volunteer.

Lewis Nall from the OCTC Automotive Department will explain basic car maintenance on March 4

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 19, 2016

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Presented by Dr. Meredith Skaggs, Assistant Professor of Communication. January 27, 2016 on the Main Campus.

Presented by Mari Stanley from the OCTC Teaching and Learning Center. January 13, 2016 on the Main Campus.

Presented by Brent Lovitt, Student Affairs Specialist. On the Main Campus, January 28, 2016.

Presented by Lindsey Greer, TRiO Specialist. January 19, 2016 on the Main Campus.

Presented by Mari Stanley of the Teaching and Learning Center. February 1, 2016 on the Main Campus.

Presented by Lindsey Greer, TRiO Specialist. January 26, 2016 on the Main Campus.

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.

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.

Attended the performance of the Chamber Choir from Palacky University Olomouc.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.