Owensboro Community and Technical College

Gardening helps improve overall mood, lower stress and anxiety, and boost self-esteem. This hands-on workshop not only explains various benefits of growing plants and vegetables but also allows students to be creative in self-expression through decorating the pots they will use to plant seeds.

Students participating in this workshop learned to look for various ways to save money by using community resources. For instance, taking advantage of services offered by Daviess County Public Library (DVDs and video games, seeds, passes to YMCA and History Museum, and Roku and hot spot checkout) and Kids Eat Free/Reduced Price at local Owensboro restaurants.

The TRiO Student Support Services Open House provided information about the services provided to TRiO members, including advising, transfer help, career counseling, academic support, tutoring, use of members-only computer lab, access to study materials, opporunities to attend cultural trips and transfer visits, and a place to fit in and build relationships.

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.

Attended a student discussion with OCTC President Dr. Scott Williams. Sponsored by the OCTC Student Government Association (SGA).

Students who attended this workshop were introduced to various free online tutoring resources, namely Purdue University's OWL, Khan Academy, HippoCampus, and Purplemath. Additionally, students were reminded about tutoring services provided by OCTC's Teaching and Learning Center and TRiO.

Students participated in a learning session led by the ELC Team. After attending this session, students were able to create a profile for searching prospective employment options. This session was facilitated by the Experiential Learning Center Success Coaches.

Dean's List Full-Time 12 credit hours for the semester (100-level or above) 3.5 GPA for the term Not on the President's list for the same term No I or IP grades Dean's List Part-Time 3 - 11 credit hours for the semester (100-level or above) 3.5 GPA and 3.5 cumulative GPA Completed 15 credit hours at KCTCS Not on the President's List or Full-Time Dean's List for the same term No I or IP grades Not flagged FERPA="Y" Subsequent Academic Term 3.5 GPA Completed 18 credit hours at KCTCS

Dean's List Full-Time 12 credit hours for the semester (100-level or above) 3.5 GPA for the term Not on the President's list for the same term No I or IP grades

President's List Full-Time 12 credit hours for the semester (100-level or above) Declared major No Ws for the semester 4.0 GPA for the term No I or IP grades Not flagged FERPA="Y"

Students attended OCTC's annual holiday kick-off event, Hanging of the Green.

Completed the Am I Job Ready? Career Strengths assessment to discover how each student's personality and strengths impact her or his ideal career fit. To learn more, visit https://www.amijobready.com/

Students who have this achievement met with a University of Kentucky transfer admissions representative during the 2021-2022 school year.

Students who have this achievement met with a Western Kentucky University - Owensboro transfer admissions representative during the 2021-2022 school year.

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/

Completed and passed the Reliability testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/

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/

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/

Completed and passed the Innovation testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/

Students participated in this workshop to gain insight about various ways to pay for college, including Pell grants and a variety of scholarships, such as OCTC scholarships, transfer scholarships, and local scholarships.

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/

Completed and passed the Initiative testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/

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/

Students attended Owensboro Community & Technical College's Oak Island Theatre's production of Little Women. Little Women is a heartwarming take on Louisa May Alcott's classic book. This version was adapted and directed by OCTC Adjunct Professor, Grae Greer, who created a different reality for the March women.

Completed and passed the Flexibility testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/

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/

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/

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/

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/

Completed and passed the Cooperative Teamwork testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com