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.
Students attended a presentation by OCTC Alum, Bryan Gore and his wife Lichaun, regarding their life and the culture in China.
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2018 Apr 5
Students attended the Owensboro Area World Affairs Council free lecture featuring Greg Hodgin, Executive Director of Peacebuilding Solutions, on "Ozymandias: The Unnecessary Waste in International Humanitarian Aid" at Brescia University's Taylor Lecture Hall on Monday, February 26.
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2018 Apr 5
Students attended a panel discussion featuring women that are currently working in non-traditional occupations. Featured in the discussion were Rebecca Davis, Shannon Raymer, Brooklyn Maple and Tonia Brown.
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2018 Apr 5
Successfully completed the Oral, Topical and Parenteral (Injection) medication administration for the pediatric client during the clinical skill simulation.
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2018 Mar 27
Performed successfully the Pediatric IV Therapy Infusion Devices and IV Push Medication Administration in the simulation clinical skill
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2018 Mar 27
Students attended the International Women's Day Presentation - "Eleanor Roosevelt: Redefining the Role of the First Lady," presented by Assistant Professor of History Matt Alschbach. Mr. Alschbach discussed the life of Eleanor Roosevelt and her role as First Lady of the United States of America.
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2018 Mar 27
#YOUTOO is a community conversation about sexual assault, abuse and harrassment. This event was held at KWC's Rogers Hall and hosted by New Beginnings Sexual Assualt Center & Kentucky Wesleyan College.
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2018 Mar 26
Successful completion of the focused neurological assessment skill
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2018 Mar 20
Student met with an advisor from the University of Louisville's Nursing Program to discuss transfer opportunities.
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2018 Mar 26
Students attended a presentation sponsored by the Owensboro Realtor Association to learn tips from the pros about home ownership.
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2018 Mar 16
Students attended a parenting workshop sponsored by the OCTC Counseling Center and River Vally Behavioral Health. The workshop, "Successful Parenting Using Choice Theory," helped to provide parents with tips on fine-tuning their parenting skills. Presenters included Michael Fulkerson, MAE, LPCC, CT/RTC & Mariah Castlen, C.S.W., M.S.S.
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2018 Mar 16
Recognized students are part of the team of OCTC faculty, staff and students that are building the 2018 Rover that will perform in the NASA Rover Challenge this Spring.
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2018 Mar 13
Students attended the 1st Annual Girl's Empowerment Trail Blazer Event hosted by the OCTC Foundation, Inc. Speaker for the event, Ms. Ashley Parlett, discussed the importance of paving your own way.
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2018 Mar 1
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of National TRiO Day, OCTC's TRiO Student Support Services provided a panel discussion on what it means to be a first generation student navigating the world of college. Panelists included students, faculty, staff, and community members who were willing to discuss challenges, obstacles, and lessons learned as first generation students.
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2018 Mar 5
Students attended Phase 1 of the Dynamic Leadership Institute (DLI): Personal Development, coordinated by David Powers, Career & Workforce Development Coordinator for Western Kentucky University Owensboro. This is a three phase process.
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2018 Mar 1
Students attended a pizza lunch with OCTC President Dr. Scott Williams, hosted by OCTC's Student Government Association. Dr. Williams discussed the many resources available to students, updated them on upcoming events on campus, and discussed the Industry Innovation Center opening on the Main Campus.
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2018 Mar 1
Will Mounts, VP at OMICO Plastics , OCTC Board member and GOFame sponsor, shared his advice to live in financial freedom for our students. Mounts shared his mistakes, resources which helped him transform his finances, and encouraged students to live intentionally with each dollar with practical and personal examples.
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2018 Feb 28
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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2018 Feb 26
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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2018 Feb 26
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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2018 Feb 26
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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2018 Feb 26
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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2018 Feb 26
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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2018 Feb 26
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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2018 Feb 26
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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2018 Feb 26
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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2018 Feb 26
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/
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2018 Feb 26
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/
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2018 Feb 26
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/
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2018 Feb 26
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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2018 Feb 26