Owensboro Community and Technical College

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/

Completed and passed the Flexibility testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

Student successful in completion of critical criteria for IV initiation and fluids.

Providing general career information, advising, providing transfer info, etc.

Met with WKU transfer rep. about transferring to Western, applying, scholarships, etc.

Successfully completed the physical assessment of an infant and or toddler

Successfully completed the abusive head trauma simulation. Completed the assigned chapter readings, reviewed assigned content on the National Center of Shaken Baby Syndrome, and completed all documents related to this simulation.

Student successful completion of critical criteria for Intravenous Therapy.

Students participated in Owensboro's Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. march and attended the program honoring Dr. King. This event was sponsored by the local colleges and the Owensboro Human Relations Commission.

Successful completion of Foley catheter skill

OCTC student Presley Lee, received the Noon Optimist Scholarship at a luncheon today honoring four local students from WKU Owensboro, KWC, OCTC, and Brescia.

Students provided service to the OCTC campus through Cornerstone Campus Ministry during the Fall 17 semester.

Student volunteered to help with the coordination and execution of the 2017 FIRST Lego League Regional Tournament held on OCTC's Main Campus.

Students attended a Global Studies presentation by OCTC's Rodney Newton. Rodney discussed his culture he encountered on his recent trip to South Korea and El Salvador.

Students attended a First Year Experience Focus Group to discuss and provide feedback on the First Year Experience (FYE) course for the Fall 17 semester.

The Dynamic Leadership Institute (DLI) of WKU-Owensboro is a three phase program designed to teach participants interpersonal skills, leadership dynamics, and career/professional development strategies. The program strives to enhance self-awareness regarding personal strengths and weaknesses; to create a better understanding of leadership and influence; to develop stronger leadership and interpersonal skills; and to sharpen participants' professional skills. ***Resume Development: Best practices for resume development are covered, including: completion of a resume organizer or professional inventory, choosing the proper resume format, highlighting your strengths in relation to a position description, selection of references, and other technical tips. Networking/Leadership Interview: Participants learn effective strategies for building a professional network, including: the "Why?", "How?", and "Where?" of networking, networking strategies for introverts, utilizing social media as a networking tool, developing an "elevator" pitch, and the art of making introductions. Participants conduct an interview with a community leader for the purpose of practicing their professional skills and building a professional network. Interviewing: Included in this session is an overview of interview preparation and best practices, including: research and preparation, appropriate dress, behaviors that are desired and ones that deter from the interview, the value of interview follow-up. Participants learn how to prepare for one-on-one and panel interviews formats through "hands-on" experience. Professional Growth Plan: Participants utilize assessments and exercises to develop a professional growth plan based on the strengths and weaknesses identified in previous sessions.

Students attended the Owensboro Area World Affairs Council lecture by Marko Dumancic, titled: "The Death of Multiculturalism?" This event was held at Western Kentucky University Owensboro.

Students attended a presentation by OCTC faculty Dr. Timothy Dick and Dr. Court Lewis regarding the constitution and the human right to privacy.

Attended the question/answer forum with Dave Eggers, author of The Circle, the Fall 2017 OCTC Common Reading novel.

Rebecca Simon from Financial Aid will inform participants about the vast number of scholarships available and how to apply for them.

Everyone procrastinates, but deadline-driven procrastination differs from situational procrastination. In this TED Talk, we learn the difference.

Met with a transfer repre from Murray State University to discuss transfer opportunities.

Student attended the Oak Island Theatre production of The Skin of Our Teeth.