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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.

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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.

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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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Achievement (Other) - 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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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Nov 10
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"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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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Nov 10
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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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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Nov 1
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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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Achievement (Other) - 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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Achievement (Other) - 2021 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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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Oct 18
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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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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Oct 18
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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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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Oct 18
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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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Achievement (Other) - 2021 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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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Oct 15

Counseling Center - KCTCS Sexual Violence Training

Student participated in the KCTCS Sexual Violence Training offered.
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Sep 24
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Time Management: Tracking and Analyzing Time

Students attended an OCTC faculty led workshop on Time Management.
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Sep 24
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Fall '21 Constitution Day

In celebration of Constitution Day, students attended a presentation offered by Northern Kentucky University on Friday, September 17th. "Let's Talk Voting: An Hour with Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams." Secretary Adams discussed Kentucky's voting laws and how they have changed as a result of COVID 19. NKU asked that Secretary Adams discuss his thoughts on college students and voting, including how to improve access to polls for college students.
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Sep 24
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Jane Elliott Visit sponsored by OCTC Common Reading

Students attended a session with Jane Elliott, internationally known teacher, lecturer, diversity trainer, and recipient of the National Mental Health Association Award for Excellence in Education. Ms. Elliot visited OCTC virtually via Zoom to discuss her mission of exposing "prejudice and bigotry for what it is, an irrational class system based upon purely arbitrary factors." According to her website, Elliott began this journey as a teacher in 1968, "In response to the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1968, Jane Elliott devised the controversial and startling, "Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes Exercise." This, now famous, exercise labels participants as inferior or superior based solely upon the color of their eyes and exposes them to the experience of being a minority. Everyone who is exposed to Jane Elliott's work, be it through a lecture, workshop, or video, is dramatically affected by it."
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Sep 24

"A Class Divided" showing - sponsored by OCTC Common Reading

Students attended a showing of "A Class Divided," sponsored by OCTC's Common Reading program. The film was shown in conjunction with a visit by Jane Elliot, internationally known teacher, lecturer, diversity trainer, and recipient of the National Mental Health Association Award for Excellence in Education.
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Sep 23

OCTC Student Fest Fall '21

Attended OCTC's Student Fest Fall '21 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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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Sep 7
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Pathfinder Day '21

Students attended OCTC's new student orientation - Pathfinder Day - held on the Main Campus. Pathfinder Day features an introduction to the OCTC campuses, campus tours, and a variety of introductions to resources offered to students.
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Aug 26
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TRiO Workshop: Journaling for Mental Health

Journaling can help people gain control of their emotions, thus improving their mental health. Students who participate in this workshop will receive a journal.
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Apr 14
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OCTC Counseling Center sponsored: Implementing Mindfulness & Coping Skills

Lonnie Lyles from Counseling Connections, LLC. presented and discussed ways to reduce stress, natural ways to help with depression, and the different types of therapy offered at OCTC. Mr. Lyles is a LCSW and a LCADC, and earned a Master's in Social Work from Western Kentucky University in 2010.
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Mar 23

TRiO Workshop: What to Know about Insurance

Students received a general overview of the five most common types of insurance: homeowner, renter, automobile, medical, and life.
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Mar 22

Welcome to the Pathfinder Family

We are glad to welcome you to the Pathfinder Family here at OCTC!
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Mar 22
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TRiO: Taking Notes Like a Rockstar

Students will learn effective ways to take notes. Additionally, those who attend will receive a Rocketbook notebook.
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Mar 15
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OCTC Counseling Center sponsored: Train Your Brain

Holly Davis a Family Outreach Specialist from the Center of Owensboro Davies County presented on ways to self regulate, how to deal with anger/frustrations, and understanding your emotions. This event was presented by the OCTC Counseling Center.
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Mar 1
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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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Achievement (Other) - 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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Achievement (Other) - 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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Achievement (Other) - 2020 Dec 2
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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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Achievement (Other) - 2020 Dec 1
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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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Achievement (Other) - 2020 Dec 1
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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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Achievement (Other) - 2020 Nov 30
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