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.
Speech & Debate KFA Tournament
Participated in the Speech & Debate Tournament
Club or Organization -
2019 Feb 15
Speech & Debate KFA State Tournament
OCTC Takes Community College Title and Students Earn Individual Awards at the KFA State Tournament
Club or Organization -
2019 Feb 15
The Interpretation of African Culture in the Movie Black Panther
Students attended a presentation by Associate Professor of English, Dr. Obilade, about the award winning Black Panther movie. This semester's Common Reading author, Nnedi Okorafor, was a co-writer of the movie script, as well as related comic books/graphic novels in Marvel's Black Panther universe.
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2019 Feb 12
Speech & Debate Honor
An award or honor earned by a member of the Owensboro Community & Technical College Speech & Debate Team.
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2019 Feb 8
Local students named to Campbellsville University's Fall 2018 Dean's List
The academic honors' dean's list for the Fall 2018 semester has been announced by Dr. Donna Hedgepath, Campbellsville University's provost and vice president for academic affairs.
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2019 Feb 1
Scholarships You Didn't Know Existed
TRiO member Nicholas Russell presented a workshop informing students about three different websites they should visit while searching for scholarship opportunities.
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2018 Nov 20
OAWAC Presentation: Armistice Day + 100
Students attended an Owensboro World Affairs Council presentation titled, "Armstice Day + 100." This presentation was presented by Christopher Griffin
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2018 Nov 19
OCTC Dean's List for Fall 2018
The Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC) Dean's List recognizes the academic excellence of students who have earned an overall semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher in courses numbered 100 or above.
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2019 Jan 17
Global Studies Presentation: A World Of Difference - Experience it for Yourself!
Students attended a Global Studies Presentation titled: "A World of Difference - Experience it for Yourself!," by Professor Kaye Brown
Club or Organization -
2018 Nov 19
Marsha Norman Keynote
Students attended a presentation by Marsha Norman, author of the Fall 2018 Common Read - Getting Out.
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2018 Nov 19
Inter-Faith Forgiveness Panel
Students attended a panel discussion on faith and forgiveness.
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2018 Nov 19
Oak Island Theatre Fall 2018 Production
Attended the Oak Island Theatre Production - Getting Out.
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2018 Nov 15
FYE Stress Buster Day
FYE students participated in a stress buster day activity.
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2018 Nov 19
Daviess County Audubon Bird Count at Virginia Miles Nature Center
Students went on an adventure and assisted with the Daviess County Audubon Bird Count at Virginia Miles Nature Center.
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2018 Nov 19
TRiO Workshop: Learned Helplessness and How to Overcome It
Research on "learned helplessness" shows that when people feel like they have no control over what happens, they tend to simply give up and accept their fate. Don't fall into that trap! Dr. Ed Morris will teach you ways to overcome learned helplessness.
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2018 Nov 14
Peer Panel
We believe in learning from each other. Students wo are gettting ready to graduate will share their stories about how they got this far, provide general advice, and inform us on what campus resources they used.
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2018 Nov 14
Peer Panel
We believe in learning from each other. Students wo are gettting ready to graduate will share their stories about how they got this far, provide general advice, and inform us on what campus resources they used.
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2018 Nov 8
Finding Hidden Treasures through Scholarships
Rosa Richards from Financial Aid will explain the process to apply for available scholarships.
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2018 Nov 8
Easing Your Anxiety and Depression Using Mindfulness
Mindfulness involves focusing completely on what's going on inside and outside of you. Participants will learn how to use meditation to ease anxiety and depression.
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2018 Nov 8
Breast Health and Proper Bra Fitting
The majority of females are wearing the wrong size bra. This informational workshop will not only explain the proper fit of a bra but also breast health.
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2018 Nov 8
Fighting the Depression and Anxiety Beasts
Learn different strategies for fighting depression and anxiety.
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2018 Nov 8
Positivity, Perspective & Perseverance
This presentation was presented by local author, Bryan Taylor.
Club or Organization -
2018 Nov 7
Seeking Help: Substance Abuse in Owensboro Panel Discussion
This panel discussion featured representatives from the Daviess County Detention Center, Owensboro Police Department, Friends of Sinners, and Owensboro Regional Recovery Center.
Club or Organization -
2018 Nov 7
Brescia Transfer Visit
Met with Brescia transfer rep. about transferring, applying, scholarships, etc.
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2018 Nov 7
2018 OCTC Transfer Fair
Attended the 4-Year College and University Transfer Fair sponsored by TRAC Central on the Main Campus, October 2, 2018. Representatives from over twelve different universities and colleges spoke with students about transfer opportunities.
Business/professional -
2018 Nov 6
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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2018 Nov 5
OAWAC Presentation: "To Impeach or Not to Impeach?"
Students attended an Owensboro Area World Affairs Council presentation titled "To Impeach or Not to Impeach? Thtat is the Question." This presentation was held at Kentucky Wesleyan College and presented by Dr. Bill Conroy, former Professor of Political Science at KWC.
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2018 Oct 30
Positivity, Perspective & Perseverance Presentation
Cornerstone Campus Ministry hosted a Merit event with local author Bryan Taylor. Bryan is an Ohio County, KY native and tells the story of his wife's battle with cancer in a voice of empathy and compassion while motivating each of us to live looking for joy daily.
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2018 Oct 30
Breast Health and Proper Bra Fitting
The majority of females are wearing the wrong size bra. This informational workshop will not only explain the proper fit of a bra but also breast health.
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2018 Oct 25
For the Love of Money
Students will learn five steps to take to be better savers and will be introduced to two online resources to help them budget their money.
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2018 Oct 24