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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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ELC Workshop: Budgeting and Financial Planning Fall 2023

Students participated in a learning session led by the ELC Team. During the session, students reviewed personal finance techniques to support thier future success and learned about the importance of developing and following a budget. This session was supported by Nathan Baer, a financial advisor from Edwards Jones Financial and facilitated by the Experiential Learning Center Success Coaches.
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Experiential Learning - 2023 Nov 2

Fall 2023 Pizza with the President

Students attended the Fall 2023 Pizza with the President
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Nov 1

Understanding Emotional Intelligence

Participants will learn that emotional intelligence refers to the ability to identify and regulate their emotions and to use these abilities to communicate effectively and build healthy, productive relationships with others.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Oct 20

ELC Workshop: Essential Skills for Team Problem Solving Fall 23

Students participated in a dynamic Team Problem Solving workshop that challenged them to leverage their critical problem solving skills in a team environment. Students worked with a cross section of differing perspectives to overcome barriers to communication and coorperation. ELC guided the groups and shared strategies for success to maximize effectiveness.
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Experiential Learning - 2023 Oct 11

Transfer Fair

Students attended Fall Transfer Fair 2023
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Oct 6

TAO - Therapy Online Achievement.

Students participated in TAO - Therapy Online Achievement.
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Academic Award - 2023 Oct 3

Empower Hour

Students attended Empower Hour
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Academic Award - 2023 Oct 3

WKU Transfer Visit

Students attended WKU transfer visit during the Fall 2023 semester
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Sep 28

Fall Fling 2023

Students attended fall fling 2023
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Sep 28

ELC Workshop: Planning: Academic, Career, & Transfer Fall 23

Students participated in an engaging Career Planning workshop that encouraged them discuss the areas of interest and the career options that surround them. Students were supported along finding educational and career directions that aligned with their visions and plans for the future. ELC shared strategies for success to maximize effectiveness.
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Experiential Learning - 2023 Sep 27

TRiO: Don't Lose Your Financial Aid

Students were taught how completion rate and GPA impact their ability to retain financial aid monies, including federal grants and loans. They also learned how to complete the SAP Appeal process if financial aid awards are jeopardized.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Sep 18

1:1 ELC meeting

Students attended a 1:1 ELC meeting
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Sep 15

TRIO Time Management

Students received an academic planner and given instructions on how to use it to effectively manage their time.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Sep 15

TRiO Fall 2023 Orientation

During the Fall 2023 TRiO Orientation, members met one another, received a folder of information regarding the program, and then listened to a presentation about overcoming the fear of failure.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Sep 15

OCTC Student Fest & Welcome Back Cookout 2023

Students attended OCTC's Student Fest Fall '23 event held on OCTC's Main Campus. Students were able to explore different services provided by OCTC, as well as talk with representatives from community organizations that provide resources to OCTC students.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Sep 6

Pathfinder Day 2023

Students attended OCTC's student orientation - Pathfinder Day - held on the Main Campus. Pathfinder Day features an introduction to the OCTC campuses, campus tours, and a variety of introductions to resources offered to students.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Sep 6

ELC Workshop: Time Management Fall 23

Students participated in an engaging Time Management workshop that encouraged them to discuss and problem solve with in groups to prioritize, organize, and communicate in real time to improve their effective use of the time they have and plan out their futures for the days, weeks, and months ahead to maximize this critical resource.
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Experiential Learning - 2023 Sep 1

Multicultural Festival

Students attended the 2023 Multicultural Festival
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Aug 23

OCTC President's List 2023

The Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) President's List recognizes the academic excellence of full-time students in Spring 2023 earning all A grades in at least 12 hours of coursework numbered 100 or above.
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Academic Award - 2023 Jun 13

OCTC Dean's List Spring 2023

The Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) Dean's List recognizes the academic excellence of students in Spring 2023 who earned at least a 3.5 grade point average (GPA) while completing 12 hours or more of coursework numbered 100 or above. Part-time students enrolled in 3 to 11 credit hours with a cumulative 3.5 GPA and successfully completed a total of at least 15 KCTCS semester credits of coursework numbered 100 or above.
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Dean's List - 2023 Jun 13

Online Blackboard Orientation for Students

Online Blackboard Orientation for Students
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 May 15

Common Reading Author Breakfast

Common Reading Author Breakfast
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Academic Award - 2023 May 15

Presentation by Venerable Tsering Phuntsok - "Transforming Lives: Teaching Compassion"

Students attended a presentation by Venerable Tsering Phuntsok - "Transforming Lives: Teaching Compassion" Venerable Tsering Phuntsok is a Tibetan Buddhist monk from Nepal who has traveled the world to spread compassion and teach about Tibetan culture, monastic life, and dharma. For over 30 years, he has studied and practiced Tibetan Buddhism through traditional scriptures, ritual practices, and retreats. He has also helped develop health and water projects for Tibetan refugees, hosted international groups in India and Nepal for cultural exchange and volunteer programs, and provided instruction in Buddhism and meditation for students across the globe
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Academic Award - 2023 May 15

ELC Workshop: Exam Study Preparation SPR 23

Students attended an engaging face to face workshop covering tips and practice techniques to support students as they prepare to face the challenges of finishing their classes successfully.
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Business/professional - 2023 Apr 19

Common Read Spring 2023 - Music of the Bees

Students attended Common Read Spring 2023 - Music of the Bees
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Apr 6

ELC Workshop: Interview Preparation and Practice SPR 23

Students attended an engaging face to face workshop covering information on the different types of job interview formats, learn interview practice techniques, as well as craft and practice answers to common interview questions they may encounter.
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Business/professional - 2023 Mar 17

ELC Meeting

Students attended an ELC meeting
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Business/professional - 2023 Mar 13

The Art of Beekeeping

Students attended the Art of Beekeeping
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Mar 1

Pizza with the President

Students attended Spring 2023 Pizza with the President
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Mar 1

ELC Resume Development Workshop

Students participated in a workshop led by an Experiential Learning Center Success Coach. Resume skills and best practices to get noticed by recruiters and hiring managers were demonstrated.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Feb 22
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