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.
Purple Briefcase Overview and Sign-up Event Spring 2021
An Experiential Learning Center Success Coach led students through an introduction to the Purple Briefcase Career Platform. Students were coached through the set up of their personal profile and given an overview of this multi-faceted tool for career development and success.
Business/professional -
2021 Feb 10
ELC Workshop: Am I Job Ready?
Soft skills play a huge part in your success in the workplace. Am I Job Ready? features soft skills assessments, career skills training videos, and employee engagement tools to help you measure and develop the skills that matter most. Students attended this session to learn more about why soft skills matter and check out how to utilize the Am I Job Ready? platform to close the skills gap and become more employable.
Business/professional -
2020 Dec 8
Avoiding Credit Card Debt
Students participated in a workshop led by an ELC Success Coach to gain awareness and tactics to avoid credit card debt. The workshop provided education, skills and planning for student financial success.
Business/professional -
2020 Dec 3
2020 OCTC Virtual Transfer Fair
Attended the unique, virtual 4-Year College and University Transfer Fair. Representatives from over twelve different universities were on hand to speak to students about transfer opportunities.
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2020 Dec 2
Virtual Cultural Trip
Although travel is not an option currently, come with us on a virtual exploration of Yellowstone National Park and Hawaii.
Achievement (Other) -
2020 Dec 1
Brescia University Transfer Information Session
Representatives from Brescia University will be able to answer questions from students interested in transferring to Brescia University in this virtual information session.
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2020 Dec 1
Advanced Manufacturing & Transportation Technologies Program Fair
Attended the OCTC Program Fair/Open House event featuring the Advanced Manufacturing & Transportation Technologies programs.
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2020 Nov 30
Phi Theta Kappa: Food Insecurity Survey
Students participated in a survey sponsored by the OCTC Alpha Xi Gamma chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the two-year college honor society. Over the past two years, the Alpha Xi Gamma chapter has been working to increase campus awareness of food insecurity and the need for a campus food pantry. The exercise asked students several questions about food insecurity and required them to watch a brief video. After you see the video, students were asked to provide a 250-word reflection on what they learned.
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2020 Nov 23
Promising Practices - Student Contributor
Provided feedback to faculty and staff about virtual class experiences this semester. One of eleven students who were willing to speak about what worked (and didn't) for them at OCTC during these pandemic times. Held November 20, 2020. Part of a college-wide series of virtual sessions with 70+ faculty and staff in attendance.
Leadership -
2020 Nov 23
Resource Management Workshop
Students participated in a faculty-led workshop reviewing resource management skills.
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2020 Nov 18
Personal SWOT Analysis
Students attended an event led by an Experiential Learning Success Coach to assist them in completing a personal Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats analysis.
Business/professional -
2020 Nov 10
Financial Literacy Overview
Students attended an event led by an Experiential Learning Center Success Coach to develop knowledge of basic financial concepts.
Business/professional -
2020 Nov 10
Fall '20 Common Reading Presentation
Students attended a Zoom meeting/presentation with Kim Michelle Richardson, author of The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, OCTC's Common Read for the Fall '20 semester.
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2020 Nov 10
TRiO Workshop: Emotional Health
Our emotions not only affect our mental health but our physical health as well. This workshop discusses the cycles of emotions, the dangers of suppressing emotions, and mindful strategies to regulate emotions.
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2020 Nov 6
TRiO Workshop: History of Pumpkin Carving
Students learned the history of creating jack-o'-lanterns. Then they used their creativity to carve their own pumpkins.
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2020 Nov 2
Career Exploration Via SIGI - 3
Students used the, SIGI - 3 (System of Interactive Guidance and Information) tool for career planning. Students explore a range of options based on their personal choices through self-assessment.
Business/professional -
2020 Oct 26
ELC Workshop/Developing and Following a Budget
Students attended a workshop on following a budget. ELC Success Coach, Rosa Richards gave a presentation on budgeting.
Business/professional -
2020 Oct 26
TRiO Workshop: Communication Skills
Having good communication skills is even more important now that many classes are remote. Students will learn effective email communication strategies.
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2020 Oct 28
Christian Appalachian Project Presentation
Students joined Grant as he shared his experiences about growing up in Western Kentucky and moving to serve the people of Appalachia. He shared stories about the beauty of Appalachia and the struggles facing our fellow Kentuckians. The event was co-sponsored by OCTC's Common Reading and Cornerstone Campus Ministry.
Club or Organization -
2020 Oct 19
Daviess County Public Library - Dracula
Student attended the Daviess County Public Library's virtual discussion with Dacre Stoker on his book Dracul. Dacre is the great-grandnephew of Bram Stoker and wrote his book as a prequel to Dracula.
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2020 Oct 16
Fall '20 Constitution Day
OCTC's Political Science Instructor, Nicole Nacey, discussed the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Ammendment and Antoine-Smith Rouse discussed the importance of voter registration. Students attended the session in honor of the annual Constitution Day celebration.
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2020 Sep 28
OCTC Pathfinder Day
Students attended OCTC's Pathfinder Day - a new student orientation day held on OCTC's Main Campus. New students were able to find their classes, visit the cyber center, have their student ID made, explore the campus and talk with OCTC representatives.
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2020 Sep 23
Fall '20 Chat w/ the President
Attended a student discussion with OCTC President Dr. Scott Williams. Sponsored by the OCTC Student Government Association (SGA).
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2020 Sep 23
ELC: Introduction w/ Focus on Barriers to Success
Students attended this event to meet OCTC's Experiential Learning Center Team and learned how they help students overcome barriers to get on the right path to career success. OCTC's ELC services include Experiential Learning Opportunity (ELO) assistance, career services, workshops and more.
Business/professional -
2020 Sep 22
ELC Workshop: Accessing Banking Services While in College
OCTC's Experiential Learning Center session focused on how to find bank(s) to fit students personal/financial needs and other things students should consider when planning for their financial future.
Business/professional -
2020 Sep 22
ELC: Purple Briefcase Overview
OCTC's Experiential Learning Center's new Career Success platform, Purple Briefcase, is designed to help students with their career preparation needs. Features include interest profiler, internship, mentorship, and job search and resume review. This session included informatoin about the interactive tool and instructions on setting up a Purple Briefcase profile.
Business/professional -
2020 Sep 22
TRiO's Fall Orientation with Guest Speaker Jaydee Graham
Guest speaker Jaydee Graham will motivate students to persevere and to find their voice as she shares her personal experience with drug abuse and relationship abuse.
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2020 Sep 22
TRiO Workshop: Stretch Your Dollars at the Grocery Store
Students will learn strategies to help them save money while grocery shopping, including avoiding shopping while hungry, planning meals ahead of time based on sale items, and looking at cost per unit.
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2020 Sep 21
TRiO Time Management Workshop
Staying organized can help a person maintain a clear picture of what needs to be completed and when. Participants were given an academic planner to assist them in trying to use their time productively and efficiently.
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2020 Sep 17
OCTC StudentFest Fall '20
Attended OCTC's unique version of StudentFest Fall '20 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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2020 Sep 14