Owensboro Community and Technical College

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.

Students attended the annual Hanging of the Green, sponsored by the Student Government Association.

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.

Successful Completion of Sterile dressing change skill

Student successful completion of critical criteria for Integumentary focused assessment skill.

Taking tests can be overwhelming for many people. Lindsey Greer will explain strategies on how to reduce anxiety while developing better test taking skills.

"Real Life" RN Case Scenario with a client diagnosed with anxiety. Nursing actions focused on the Psychosocial Assessment piece, in order to guide the necessary interventions for the client.

"Real Life" exercise to assess a client presenting with clinical manifestations of schizophrenia, and the nursing actions of understanding the correct and therapeutic measure to assist client to de-escalate, and calm.

"Real Life" clinical scenario with client and clinical manifestations of alcohol withdrawal. Scenario involved therapeutic communication in the nursing interventions and plan of care with client.

Attended the Domestic Violence Awareness Workshop co-hosted by WISE and OCTC's Counseling Center. The Daviess County Attorney's Office Domestic Violence Task Force presented this workshop.

Students attended the Owensboro Area World Affairs Council lecture by Anna & Daniel Kuthy, titled: "NATO's Yellow Brick Road." This event was held at Brescia University in Owensboro.

Student successfully completed critical criteria for focused abdominal assessment.

Student success in critical criteria of gastrointestinal intubation skill

Dr. Andrea Borregard, Director of Financial Aid, will present an informational workshop on the variety of scholarships available and how to apply. Presented on November 9, 2017

Met with a representative from the University of Kentucky to discuss transfer opportunitites.

Students attended a presentation by Dr. Corie M. Martin, Director, Web Services & Digital Marketing at WKU, regarding social networking and the online identity. The event was sponsored by the OCTC Common Reading Committee.

The academic plan is your roadmap while at college. It is broken down into a variety of categories of courses that a student needs to complete in order to earn a degree. In this workshop, we will explain the various categories, clarify the types of courses that will fullfill the requirements, and demonstrate how to navigate the KCTCS Catalog.

Leadership is not a characteristic reserved for the extraordinary. Discover the leader within you! Hosted by Lindsey Greer

Students attended and participated in the OCTC/United Way Halloween fundraising event on the Main Campus. This annual event is a just one of the many ways Owensboro Community & Technical College faculty, staff and students give back to the Owensboro community.