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: Online Tutoring Resources
Students who attended this workshop were introduced to various free online tutoring resources, namely Purdue University's OWL, Khan Academy, HippoCampus, and Purplemath. Additionally, students were reminded about tutoring services provided by OCTC's Teaching and Learning Center and TRiO.
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2022 Jan 27
Dean's List
Dean's List Full-Time 12 credit hours for the semester (100-level or above) 3.5 GPA for the term Not on the President's list for the same term No I or IP grades Dean's List Part-Time 3 - 11 credit hours for the semester (100-level or above) 3.5 GPA and 3.5 cumulative GPA Completed 15 credit hours at KCTCS Not on the President's List or Full-Time Dean's List for the same term No I or IP grades Not flagged FERPA="Y" Subsequent Academic Term 3.5 GPA Completed 18 credit hours at KCTCS
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2022 Jan 21
Dean's List Fall 2021
Dean's List Full-Time 12 credit hours for the semester (100-level or above) 3.5 GPA for the term Not on the President's list for the same term No I or IP grades
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2022 Jan 21
President's List Fall 2021
President's List Full-Time 12 credit hours for the semester (100-level or above) Declared major No Ws for the semester 4.0 GPA for the term No I or IP grades Not flagged FERPA="Y"
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2022 Jan 21
Fall '21 Hanging of the Green
Students attended OCTC's annual holiday kick-off event, Hanging of the Green.
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2021 Dec 8
Completed the Am I Job Ready? Career Strengths Assessment
Completed the Am I Job Ready? Career Strengths assessment to discover how each student's personality and strengths impact her or his ideal career fit. To learn more, visit https://www.amijobready.com/
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2021 Dec 6
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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2021 Nov 30
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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2021 Nov 30
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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2021 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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2021 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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2021 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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2021 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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2021 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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2021 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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2021 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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2021 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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2021 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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2021 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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2021 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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2021 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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2021 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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2021 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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2021 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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2021 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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2021 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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2021 Nov 10
"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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2021 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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2021 Nov 1
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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2021 Oct 20
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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2021 Oct 18