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.
Spring '21 Chat w/ 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 Mar 1
Careers in Psychology: School Psychologist
There is a critical shortage of school psychologists in our state and in our nation. Join Savannah Benningfield, a Nationally Certified School Psychologist as she shares about her education and career path as a school psychologist.
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2021 Mar 1
2020 OCTC Virtual Transfer Fair
Attended the unique, virtual 4-Year College and University Transfer Fair. Representatives from over twelve different universities were on hand to speak to students about transfer opportunities.
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2020 Dec 2
Virtual Cultural Trip
Although travel is not an option currently, come with us on a virtual exploration of Yellowstone National Park and Hawaii.
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2020 Dec 1
Brescia University Transfer Information Session
Representatives from Brescia University will be able to answer questions from students interested in transferring to Brescia University in this virtual information session.
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2020 Dec 1
Advanced Manufacturing & Transportation Technologies Program Fair
Attended the OCTC Program Fair/Open House event featuring the Advanced Manufacturing & Transportation Technologies programs.
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2020 Nov 30
Phi Theta Kappa: Food Insecurity Survey
Students participated in a survey sponsored by the OCTC Alpha Xi Gamma chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the two-year college honor society. Over the past two years, the Alpha Xi Gamma chapter has been working to increase campus awareness of food insecurity and the need for a campus food pantry. The exercise asked students several questions about food insecurity and required them to watch a brief video. After you see the video, students were asked to provide a 250-word reflection on what they learned.
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2020 Nov 23
Resource Management Workshop
Students participated in a faculty-led workshop reviewing resource management skills.
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2020 Nov 18
Fall '20 Common Reading Presentation
Students attended a Zoom meeting/presentation with Kim Michelle Richardson, author of The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, OCTC's Common Read for the Fall '20 semester.
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2020 Nov 10
TRiO Workshop: Emotional Health
Our emotions not only affect our mental health but our physical health as well. This workshop discusses the cycles of emotions, the dangers of suppressing emotions, and mindful strategies to regulate emotions.
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2020 Nov 6
TRiO Workshop: Communication Skills
Having good communication skills is even more important now that many classes are remote. Students will learn effective email communication strategies.
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2020 Oct 28
TRiO Workshop: History of Pumpkin Carving
Students learned the history of creating jack-o'-lanterns. Then they used their creativity to carve their own pumpkins.
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2020 Nov 2
Daviess County Public Library - Dracula
Student attended the Daviess County Public Library's virtual discussion with Dacre Stoker on his book Dracul. Dacre is the great-grandnephew of Bram Stoker and wrote his book as a prequel to Dracula.
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2020 Oct 16
Fall '20 Constitution Day
OCTC's Political Science Instructor, Nicole Nacey, discussed the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Ammendment and Antoine-Smith Rouse discussed the importance of voter registration. Students attended the session in honor of the annual Constitution Day celebration.
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2020 Sep 28
OCTC Pathfinder Day
Students attended OCTC's Pathfinder Day - a new student orientation day held on OCTC's Main Campus. New students were able to find their classes, visit the cyber center, have their student ID made, explore the campus and talk with OCTC representatives.
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2020 Sep 23
Fall '20 Chat w/ the President
Attended a student discussion with OCTC President Dr. Scott Williams. Sponsored by the OCTC Student Government Association (SGA).
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2020 Sep 23
TRiO's Fall Orientation with Guest Speaker Jaydee Graham
Guest speaker Jaydee Graham will motivate students to persevere and to find their voice as she shares her personal experience with drug abuse and relationship abuse.
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2020 Sep 22
TRiO Workshop: Stretch Your Dollars at the Grocery Store
Students will learn strategies to help them save money while grocery shopping, including avoiding shopping while hungry, planning meals ahead of time based on sale items, and looking at cost per unit.
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2020 Sep 21
TRiO Time Management Workshop
Staying organized can help a person maintain a clear picture of what needs to be completed and when. Participants were given an academic planner to assist them in trying to use their time productively and efficiently.
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2020 Sep 17
OCTC StudentFest Fall '20
Attended OCTC's unique version of StudentFest Fall '20 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.
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2020 Sep 14
OCTC Counseling Center Sponsored: Building Stronger Families Presentation
Students attended an event featuring Mindy Kennada from Building Stronger Families. Mindy spoke about strengthening and deepening relationships among family members, finding balance between, work, school, and home life, and providing various resources to help students achieve these goals.
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2020 Sep 14
Microsoft Teams Training
Students participated in a Microsoft Teams Training with Dr. Meredith Skaggs.
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2020 May 4
Passed the Am I Job Ready? Initiative Situational Judgment
Completed and passed the Initiative Situational Judgment testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/
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2020 May 4
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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2020 May 4
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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2020 May 4
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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2020 May 4
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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2020 May 4
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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2020 May 4
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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2020 May 4
Passed the Am I Job Ready? Customer 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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2020 May 4