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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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Academic Program Honor Mathematics

Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) honored select students for program awards during the OCTC Commencement Ceremony on May 15 &16, 2019. The OCTC Program Honor Student Awards are exemplary students nominated by faculty in the discipline area. The honor recipient for Mathematics is John Laclair. Knight participated in the OCTC Early College program earning an Associate in Science, and a diploma from Hancock County High School. He was also recognized with High Distinction,earning a 3.6 or higher grade point average on all work attempted.
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Academic Award - 2019 May 28

Academic Program Honor Industrial Maintenance Technology

Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) honored select students for program awards during the OCTC Commencement Ceremony on May 15 &16, 2019. The OCTC Program Honor Student Awards are exemplary students nominated by faculty in the discipline area. The honor recipient for Industrial Maintenance Technology is Sean Steele. He graduated with an Associate in Applied Science in Computerized Manufacturing and Machining and MIT: Industrial Maintenance Technology, being recognized with High Distinction,earning a 3.6 or higher grade point average on all work attempted.
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Academic Award - 2019 May 28

Academic Program Honor History

Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) honored select students for program awards during the OCTC Commencement Ceremony on May 15 &16, 2019. The OCTC Program Honor Student Awards are exemplary students nominated by faculty in the discipline area. The honor recipient for History is Elijah Eckstein. He graduated with an Associate in Arts Degree and was also recognized with High Distinction honors, earning a 3.6 or higher grade point average on all work attempted.
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Academic Award - 2019 May 28

Academic Program Honor Healthcare Facilities Leadership

Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) honored select students for program awards during the OCTC Commencement Ceremony on May 15 &16, 2019. The OCTC Program Honor Student Awards are exemplary students nominated by faculty in the discipline area. The honor recipient for Healthcare Facilities Leadership is Byron Woodard. He graduated with an Associate in Applied Science in Healthcare Facilities Management. He was also recognized with High Distinction honors, earning a 3.6 or higher grade point average on all work attempted.
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Academic Award - 2019 May 28

Academic Program Honor Emergency Medical Technology

Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) honored select students for program awards during the OCTC Commencement Ceremony on May 15 &16, 2019. The OCTC Program Honor Student Awards are exemplary students nominated by faculty in the discipline area. The honor recipient for Emergency Medical Technology is Lee Williams.
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Academic Award - 2019 May 28

Academic Program Honor Computerized Manufacturing & Machining

Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) honored select students for program awards during the OCTC Commencement Ceremony on May 15 &16, 2019. The OCTC Program Honor Student Awards are exemplary students nominated by faculty in the discipline area. The honor recipient for Computerized Manufacturing & Machining is Olivia Jenkins. She graduated with an Associate in Applied Science in Computerized Manufacturing & Machining. She also recognized with High Distinction honors, earning a 3.6 or higher grade point average on all work attempted.
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Academic Award - 2019 May 28

Academic Program Honor Education

Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) honored select students for program awards during the OCTC Commencement Ceremony on May 15 &16, 2019. The OCTC Program Honor Student Awards are exemplary students nominated by faculty in the discipline area. The honor recipient for Education is Akacia (Kaci) Walker. She graduated with an Associate in Science.
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Academic Award - 2019 May 28

Academic Program Honor Biology

Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) honored select students for program awards during the OCTC Commencement Ceremony on May 15 &16, 2019. The OCTC Program Honor Student Awards are exemplary students nominated by faculty in the discipline area. The honor recipient for Biology is Brooklyn M. Knight. Brooklyn is a graduate of OCTC's Early College from Apollo High School and a member of the 2019 KCTCS All-Academic Team. Brooklyn recieved an Associate in Science and is recognized for high distinction, earning a grade point average of 3.6 or higher on all work attempted.
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Academic Award - 2019 May 28

Academic Program Honor Computer & Information Technologies

Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) honored select students for program awards during the OCTC Commencement Ceremony on May 15 &16, 2019. The OCTC Program Honor Student Awards are exemplary students nominated by faculty in the discipline area. The honor recipient for Computer & Information Technologies is Kenneth Burns. Kenneth graduated with an Associate in Applied Science in Computer & Information Technologies.
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Academic Award - 2019 May 28

Academic Program Honor Automotive Technology

Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) honored select students for program awards during the OCTC Commencement Ceremony on May 15 &16, 2019. The OCTC Program Honor Student Awards are exemplary students nominated by faculty in the discipline area. The honor recipient for Automotive Technology is Matthew Hayward. Matthew graduated with an Associate in Applied Science in Automotive Technology.
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Academic Award - 2019 May 28

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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Academic Award - 2019 May 1

OCTC/United Way Chili Cook-Off

Student attended th OCTC/United Way Chili Cook-Off event on the Main Campus.
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Achievement (Other) - 2019 Apr 30

Larry Hager Award Recipient

Each year the Owensboro Rotary Club recognizes outstanding local high school and college graduates through the Larry Hager Award. Ms. Kaylee Meador was selected as the 2018-19 graduate at a special Rotary Awards Luncheon this month. The award is based on the following qualities: Good character, good citizenship, participation in worthwhile activities, wholesome influence on others. Compassion, concern, and action for others: SERVICE ABOVE SELF. A scholastic record reflecting earnest effort and consistent progre
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Achievement (Other) - 2019 Apr 26

Oak Island Player-Barefoot in the Park/Star-Spangled Girl

For participating in the production of a play at Owensboro Community & Technical College.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2019 Apr 24

Aiyub Palmer- "Sufism"

Students attended OAWAC's program featuring Dr. Aiyub Palmer on Sufism, April 16, 2019.
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Community Service - 2019 Apr 19

"The Anatomy and Physiology of the Crucifixion"

Students attended OCTC's Cornerstone Campus Ministry student group's presentation, "The Anatomy and Physiology of the Crucifixion" on April 17, 2019. The program was developed by Dr. Eddie Leach, program coordinator for Veterinary Technology and examines the act of crucifixion from a scientific perspective.
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Club or Organization - 2019 Apr 19

Nature Center Gallagher Event

Students attended the Celebration of the History and Creation of OCTC's Virginia Miles Nature Center. Featuring Dr. Kit Gallagher and her new book, "Creating an Outdoor Classroom Wildlife Refuge at Owensboro Community and Techinal College" on April 9, 2019.
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Achievement (Other) - 2019 Apr 16

US Citizenship

Congratulations to OCTC student Bar Jor, originally from Burma, for passing his citizenship test! His Intercultural Communications class celebrated with a ""suprise" cookie cake and well wishes! OCTC President Scott Williams stopped by to wish him well and join in on the fun!
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Community Service - 2019 Apr 19

"I Ask" Event: Sexual Assault Awareness

Students attended the "I Ask" event covering Sexual Assault Awareness on April 11, 2019.
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Achievement (Other) - 2019 Apr 11

Mars Rover Team Presentation

Students attended the Mars Rover Team Presentation on April 3, 2019.
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Achievement (Other) - 2019 Apr 4

Jason Gainous- "The Great Firewall"

Students attended OAWAC's program, "The Great Firewall: How China's Digital Strategy Wins" featuring Jason Gainous on March 28, 2019.
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Community Service - 2019 Apr 2

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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Academic Award - 2019 Apr 1

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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Academic Award - 2019 Apr 1

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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Academic Award - 2019 Apr 1

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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Academic Award - 2019 Apr 1

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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Academic Award - 2019 Apr 1

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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Academic Award - 2019 Apr 1

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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Academic Award - 2019 Apr 1

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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Academic Award - 2019 Apr 1

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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Academic Award - 2019 Apr 1
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