Owensboro Community and Technical College

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.

Students attended the Fall 2023 Pizza with the President

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.

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.

Students attended Fall Transfer Fair 2023

Students participated in TAO - Therapy Online Achievement.

Students attended Empower Hour

Students attended WKU transfer visit during the Fall 2023 semester

Students attended fall fling 2023

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.

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.

Students attended a 1:1 ELC meeting

Students received an academic planner and given instructions on how to use it to effectively manage their time.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Students attended the 2023 Multicultural Festival

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.

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.

Online Blackboard Orientation for Students

Common Reading Author Breakfast

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

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.

Students attended Common Read Spring 2023 - Music of the Bees

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.

Students attended an ELC meeting

Students attended the Art of Beekeeping

Students attended Spring 2023 Pizza with the President

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.