October 2019
President’s News
HANCOCK COUNTY CENTER PLAIN EARNS NATIONAL HONOR TECH X STUDENT SESSIONS STUDENT CHEFS FOOD PANTRY & BUS USAGE EDDS-ELLIS CHSA AMBASSADOR STORMREADY SURG TECH 100% PASS RATE AUTO FASTTRACK SESSIONS CONSTITUTIONS DAY NEW TEAM MEMBERS & MOVES PROF DEVELOPMENT PKD RESEARCH EDDS-ELLIS & MALTBY DEANS TRAIL BLAZER DINNER CYBER SECURITY DESIGNATION FASTTRACK CONSTRUCTION RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT E3@OCTC - TITLE III GRANT GO FAME STUDENT SESSIONS PHLEBOTOMY JOB FAIR PATHFINDER DEN WORK READY SCHOLARSHIPS SPEECH & DEBATE TEAM
From the Desk of
Scott Williams OCTC President
Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC) is committed to our mission to improve our community’s economic development and competitive advantage by providing high-quality, world-class learning experiences through career degree programs, workforce development, and transfer to baccalaureate degree programs. Being mission driven has pushed us to be innovative and proactive. In the last several years we have developed programs that have been in RESPONSE to our community and had a major IMPACT for our students. I wanted to share with you some of our exciting programming that is creating a better life for many in our community. Economic and workforce development are an essential component in our mission and we have implemented a number of unique and innovative programs focused on workforce development. At the core of these new programs is the fact they are employer driven. To fill the skilled workforce gap it is imperative that employers and higher education work together to address that need. At no time in my history have I seen such strong partnerships between employers and higher education and the result has been nothing short of successful. The open communication and collaboration has had a positive impact on our ability to educate students with the skills they need to better succeed on the workplace: a win-win for both potential employees and employers. Let’s take a look at some of the employer driven programs that we now offer or will be offering shortly at OCTC. Five years ago in partnership with the GO EDC, GO Chamber of Commerce and the GO FAME chapter of employers we implemented the GO FAME Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) program where students worked a minimum of 3 days a week with a sponsoring employer and went to school 2 full days a week studying industrial maintenance. In this work and learn (apprentice style) program students earn an associate degree in 18 months while working in the field they are studying and potentially graduate with no debt. The students in the program have a dedicated success coach that assists them with 2 / Pr esident’ s New s
wrap around student services. In the GO FAME AMT program student completion is above 80% and almost all graduates find employment within the field of study, many with their sponsoring company. Due to its success the program has continuously filled a new cohort of approximately 15 students each year. As a result of the GO FAME AMT program success and employer requests we implemented the GO FAME Computerized Machining and Manufacturing (CMM) technician program a year after the start of the AMT program. The CMM program is identical to the AMT program only students earn an associate degree in machining. OCTC was the first in Kentucky to branch the GO FAME model outside of the advanced manufacturing technician. A year later we rolled out GO CAREERS. GO CAREERS is under the GO FAME umbrella but provides students the opportunity to earn an associate degree in Business Administration while working a minimum of 4 days a week with a company and attending classes two half days per week. In this model students take a greater component of their course work online reducing the amount of in seat class time they need to succeed. US Bank was the first company to partner with the GO CAREERS program as we successfully honed the delivery model. As the second cohort began the program has expanded to additional companies. In order to meet the need for entry level multi-craft fabrication technicians and provide an innovative educational delivery model to meet the unique needs of adult learners we started the Tech X program through a KCTCS Innovation Grant. The Tech X program is an accelerated program that is delivered in a hands-on, project-based modality. Students attend hands on lab classes 4 nights per week for 7 months and earn certificates in welding, machining, robotics, and fork lift operations. The students spend all their lab time learning the subject matter by working on projects in which they actually produce something. In addition, the labs mimic the workplace so students gain valuable work place skills to enhance their employability. The Tech X program provides services for students as they gain base skills, allowing them
to apply what they learn in both work-based (in the workplace) and labe-based (on campus) experiences. Much Like GO FAME, the Tech X program has seen persistence and completion rates well into the 80% range and almost all are placed directly into the fabrication field they are studying. In the first year we had more than 30 students in the program and this year we are on pace to increase enrollment by 50%. This August we initiated the Auto Fast Track program which provides a work and learn model for entry level automotive technicians. In this model students attend hands-on, project-based labs all day on Mondays and Tuesdays and work full time for a sponsoring automotive dealer the remainder of the week. Again, students are learning while they earn and gaining real world work experience during their program. During this year-long program students earn all the automotive certificates required to sit for the ASE Master Technician certification examination. While we started with a full cohort this fall we will be adding more students who will begin in January. This program provides credit for skills already mastered and students can start during any term, fall, spring, and summer. In addition, students have a success coach to assist them during their program. Finally, we will be starting the Construction Fast Track program in January. This multi-craft, entry level, construction technician program is modeled after Tech X. Students will attend hands on project based lab classes in the evenings allowing them to work in the construction industry during the day. This program was developed with contractors in the Home Builders Association of Owensboro in response to their need for more entry level construction technicians. In this 8 month program students will earn six certificates in construction and will be provided with success coach services. As students gain skills they will be placed with participating contractors to reinforce their learning and skills attainment. There is still time to enroll in this program that begins after the new year. At the core of all of these new programs is the fact that they have been developed hand in hand with employers and are centered on getting adults rapidly into a career field. As we stay focused on our mission it is imperative that we continue to be responsive and positively impact our students and community partners. Together we are creating a better life for those in our community.
OCTC President’s Newsletter Fall 2019 2 From the Desk of Scott Williams 4 Hancock County, Student Chefs, Constitution Day 6 Storm Ready, CyberSecurity Designation 8 PKD Research, 9 E3@OCTC (Title III Grant) 10 Pathfinder Den 11 Plain Earns National Honor 12 Food Pantry, Bus Usage, Surg Tech 100% Pass Rate 13 New Team Members, Internal Moves 14 Edds-Ellis & Maltby Named Academic Deans 16 FastTrack Construction 17 GO Fame Info Sessions, Work Ready Scholarships 18 Edds-Ellis Named Ambassador, TechX & FT Auto 20 Professional Development, Trail Blazer Dinner, 21 Resource Development 23 Phlebotomy Fair, Speech & Debate Team 24 Save the Dates, Dog Spa Day Results PUBLISHER/CREATIVE DIRECTOR Bernie Toye-Hale COPY EDITORS Scott Williams Andrea Borregard Kevin Beardmore CONTRIBUTORS Bernie Hale Ceary Thomas Scott Williams Mike Rodgers Cadie Underwood
PRINTING KCTCS Ricoh Printing CONTACT INFORMATION OCTC President’s Office 4800 New Hartford Road Owensboro, KY 42303 bernie.hale@kctcs.edu COVER: Volleyball game in the front lawn of the Administration building during Fall Fling!
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Hancock County Center Expands Work Ready Initative Grant
OCTC, in partnership with Hancock County Public Schools (HCPS), unveiled three Innovation Labs on Monday, July 15, 2019 at OCTC’s Hancock County Center, located at 8010 Highway 60 West in Lewisport.
logistics, communication, mechatronics, robotic assembly, and troubleshooting capabilities. It is fully networked and virtually integrated with HMI (humanmachine interface), PLCs, Data Acquisition, Collection and Analysis In January 2019, OCTC unveiled the (SCADA), and wireless connection first of the multi-faceted Innovation networking. In addition, the first Labs project. The project was phase includes a state of the art funded in 2017 by a $2.85 millionCyber Innovation Lab at the OCTC dollar grant through Kentucky’s Downtown Campus, that will be Work Ready Skills Initiative (KWRSI) opened in the Fall. project. The Hancock County Center The initial Innovation Lab project Innovation labs are a partnership is located at OCTC’s Downtown with HCPS. These innovation labs Campus and the Festo Cyber include an Information Technology Physical (CP) Smart Factory lab, a Virtual Welding lab, and an simulator is the centerpiece. Industrial Maintenance Technology This $750,000 smart factory lab. The labs are fitted with simulator includes integrated equipment that is mobile to ensure
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adaptability and maximum use of space. Specific new equipment for the project includes level and flow trainers, thermal instrument trainers, vibration analysis and thermal imaging maintenance trainers, and software for specialized training. The opening celebration included a ribbon cutting, tours, and a light lunch. Derrick Ramsey, Secretary of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet, attended and made remarks. Sec. Ramsey also toured the DT Campus Innovation lab and met with students and faculty.
McFadyen’s Chili at UW Event! Two OCTC students, Kara and Gabe McFadyen, competed in the Farm to School Junior Chef competition at the Kentucky State Fair. This dynamic duo are in the Early College program at OCTC, both pursuing Associate in Applied Science degrees in Engineering and Electrical Technology. Dubbed Garden of Eatin', this team from Morgantown served their locally famous white chicken chili which has a secret ingredient. Kara and Gabe are also active on campus in the Student Government Association and plan to be on hand to sample their famous chili at the United Way Chili Cookoff slated for Thursday, October 31, on the Main Campus in ATC 107.
Constitution Day
Focuses on Census 2020
On Tuesday, September 17, OCTC celebrated Constitution Day with a presentation titled “Census 2020: Why it is Important!” OCTC’s Associate Professor of Sociology Chad Gesser, Executive Director of the Hager Educational Foundation Keith Sanders, and Partnership Specialist with the U.S. Census Bureau Molly McCarroll presented on the importance of completing the Census and its relationship to the U.S. Constitution. The Census data directly affects how legislative districts are drawn, how federal and state money is allocated, how important decisions are made regarding housing, health care, transportation, public safety, and economic development. For more information about the Census activities, please contact Ceary Thomas at ceary.thomas@ kctcs.edu or 270.686.4623.
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OCTC has been named a StormReady Supporter by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The formal announcement was made on Friday, August 30, 2019. Beginning in 2000, NOAA began encouraging communities, counties, Indian nations, universities and colleges, military bases, government sites, commercial enterprises, and other groups to participate and apply to ensure they are better prepared to save lives from the onslaught of severe weather through advanced planning, education, and awareness. No community is storm proof, but StormReady can help communities save lives. StormReady uses a grassroots approach to help communities develop plans to handle all types of extreme weather-from tornadoes to winter storms. The program encourages a proactive approach to improving local
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OCTC Storm Ready Supporter
hazardous weather operations by providing emergency managers with clear-cut guidelines on how to improve their hazardous weather operations. Applications are made through the National Weather Service. OCTC’s Safety and Security office plays a vital role in disseminating information, providing trainings, and supervising drills as needed. “I was a part of the team that facilitated the Kentucky National Guard Training Center becoming a StormReady Community, so I was familiar with the process and and we were able to align some of our efforts to meet the StormReady Supporter criteria,” added Jeff Hendricks, Director of Safety and Security at OCTC. OCTC was named a WeatherReady National Ambassador in June 2019.
NOAA’s Rick Shanklin presents Dr. Scott Williams with the Storm Ready Certificate. Dr. Shanklin is also featured in our inital podcast of Career Focus: Meteorology.
CIT Program Earns National Cyber Security Designation The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have designated Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC) as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE) through academic year 2024 for the Associate in Applied Science in Computer and Information Technology, - Information Security option. This designation was earned by the CIT faculty and led by Cyber Security Associate Professor Cheryl Purdy. Part of the application process included demonstrating that: • Courses cover fundamental cyber security best practices. • Faculty members hold key cyber security related certifications. • College/CIT department can provide cyber security information to the public via the college’s website. As a result of the award, the OCTC CIT program will be listed as a Center of Excellence on the
National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security website and will receive an award certificate. The award denotes the program’s ability to meet the increasing demands of the criteria that will serve the nation well in contributing to the protection of the National Information Infrastructure.
Cheryl Purdy For more information about OCTC’s CIT program please contact Program Coordinator Theresa Schmitt by calling 270686-4604 or via e-mail theresa. schmitt@kctcs.edu.
The National Cyber Strategy, September 2018, addresses the critical shortage of professionals with cybersecurity skills and highlights the importance of higher education as a solution to defending America’s cyberspace: “A highly skilled cybersecurity workforce is a strategic national security advantage.” They reference education as the key to promoting these ideals: “The United States Government will continue to invest in and enhance programs that build the domestic talent pipeline, from primary through postsecondary education.”
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PKD Research Open House Since about 2004 Owensboro Community & Technical College students studying biology in Dr. Tim Dick's courses have been involved in Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) research. Some students will be presenting their findings at a regional student research conference in November. Dr. Dick, OCTC professor of biology, has a personal connection to Polycystic Kidney Disease, as the hereditary disease has affected several members of his family. The students hosted a PKD Research open house for those interested in learning more about the project on Thursday, October 3 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
University of Kentucky in Policy, Ethics, and Biology, holds a MA in Cellular Biology from the University of Evansville, and a MA in Behavioral Biology from the University of Evansville. He has been with OCTC since 1986 and serves on several ethics boards in the community.
Besides leading this research project, Dick is the faculty mentor for OCTC's award winning Phi Theta Kappa Chapter, the national honor society for two-year colleges. In 2018 Dick co-authored a textbook with Kendall Hunt Publishing Company, Medical Ethics: The 16 Week Case Consult with Dr. Court Lewis, an interactive workbook designed to teach students the basics of critical thinking and ethical reasoning and how both skills apply to the field of medicine.
Two of the students involved in Dick's research work, Patrick Edge and Andrew Birkhead, are also Daviess County High School students, participating in OCTC's Early College program. These students attend class on site at OCTC during their junior and senior years, allowing them to earn an associate degree and their high
Dick received his Ph.D. from the
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OCTC students Patrick Edge, Andrew Birkhead, Taylor Blandford, Eder Romero and Isaac Crabtree will be presenting their PKD research findings at the Student Research Conference in Paducah on November 8, 2019.
school diploma simultaneously. Dr. Dick encourages student participation in projects like this to broaden their college experience. Involved students will assemble experimental protocols, present at an academic conference, and secure permissions to use specimens for research. The photos feature the students, OCTC faculty Peter Kobella, and their zebrafish mascot.
E3@OCTC Expect Transformation Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC) has received a $2,091,539 grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Title III Strengthening Institutions grant program, which is used to support institutions of higher education. Dr. Andrea Borregard, Dean of Student Affairs and Project Administrator of the Title III grant commented, “This money will be used to expand and implement an experiential education program, E3@OCTC, over the next five years. The E3 initiative references Experiential education, Engaging educators and employers, and Excellence in student supports for experiential education.” E3@OCTC will work to increase student participation and degree completion by aligning classroom and workplace experience through on- and off-campus experiential learning opportunities (ELOs) across all OCTC degree programs. The ELOs currently offered at OCTC include clinicals for
healthcare programs, FastTrack Automotive, GO Fame and TechX manufacturing experiences offered through work and learn models. Through this grant, OCTC will seek to increase the percentage of students participating in the program from 24% to 60% over five years. One hundred percent of the grant funds received will go to support this project.
ELOs will be developed and offered to include work experience, service learning, and course-embedded experiences. The project will also deliver related evidencebased supports, including faculty professional development, community ELO forums, an ELO Center, administrative ELO processes, early ELO exploration, and comprehensive ELO advising.
“We couldn’t be more excited about this opportunity. This grant will give us the opportunity to transform this institution and the opportunities that we can offer students and our workforce partners,” added Dr. Scott Williams, OCTC President.
For more information about the project, please contact Dr. Andrea Borregard, at andrea.borregard@ kctcs.edu.
The grant was structured to include positions that will drive the project. OCTC is currently advertising for some of those positions that include Project Director, ELO Center Coordinator, and two Success Coaches. For more information or to apply visit kctcs.edu/job-seekers.
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Pathfinder Den
The OCTC Board of Directors touring the Pathfinder Den, led by Dr. Andrea Borregard.
Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) has opened a new student success center aptly named the Pathfinder Den. OCTC’s Pathfinder Den is filled with select personnel focused on helping students achieve their educational goals and helping them manage barriers to ensure completion in a timely manner. “So many of our students get sidetracked along the way, the Pathfinder Den is a collaborative team environment conducive to student interaction” added Dr. Andrea Borregard, OCTC’s Dean of Student Affairs who oversees the Pathfinder Den. The Pathfinder Den staff includes four new positions called Success Coaches. The Success Coaches Courtney Bridges, Sharmy
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Davis, Jan Goldman and Ceary Thomas are assigned students by program area to ensure that they have a strong knowledge base about program requirements and advising. The Success Coaches work with the program faculty to recruit, retain, and support students as they move through the program. Also serving as an integral part of the success centered staff of the center are master advisors Amanda Blohm-Thompson, Mary Kinney, and Katie Ballard who also coordinates career planning and transfer initiatives. Associate Dean Dr. Ade Oredein leads the OCTC diversity plan and coordinates the international students. Heading up the Pathfinder Den team is Dr. Andrea Borregard
who comes to the Den with more than 10 years of financial aid and advising experience, ensuring the quality of advising in the Den. Dr. Borregard is also the point of contact for the Pathfinder Pantry. Created this year, OCTC’s Pathfinder Pantry is for students with food insecurities. OCTC has also partnered with the Owensboro Transit System to offer OCTC students free access to bus transportation. OCTC’s Pathfinder Den is located in the lower level of the Campus Center. Operating hours are Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Evening hours are by appointment.
Plain Earns National Honor
At OCTC Sheri Plain co-developed and is principal investigator for a National Science Foundation project titled “Advancing Females in the Manufacturing Industry.” The project aims to increase women’s participation in manufacturing training programs and their employment in industrial maintenance positions in Western Kentucky. It also is structured to specifically identify and create better awareness of cultural barriers in the classroom, on the plant floor, and in the boardrooms that can discourage women from pursuing a manufacturing career. Plain’s research has identified several factors keeping women
Excerpts from the 2019 Influential Women in Manufacturing publication, by Putman Media. Plain was one of 27 honorees and received her award on October 4 (Manufacturing Day) at the digital manufacturing institute MxD in Chicago, shown here with Vicki Boyd, Cindy Fiorella, and Jason Simon.
from applying to or completing OCTC’s accelerated maintenance technician training program. These include the fact that many would-be participants are the single source of income for their household and can’t afford part-time status at work while completing the program, and they have childcare or other caregiver responsibilities that preclude them from picking up extra shifts on nights and weekends to make up for missed income during the week. That information, which Plain and her project team have gathered from focus groups, is spurring changes to and greater
flexibility within the accelerated training program to allow women to complete more of the required practical training during their breaks or immediately before/ after their shift and more of their coursework online. Owensboro has a critical need for manufacturing talent, and Plain and her team are endeavoring to develop the talent in area manufacturers’ backyards and to help women who are already working on the plant floor seize opportunities to advance their career.
In a 2018 interview in Plant Services magazine, Plain noted: “Right now in our community, manufacturing is very robust; everyone is running Sheri Plain: How are you influencing the next generation of at full capacity, and they just can’t manufacturing leaders? keep enough good maintenance “It’s a man’s job!” How many times did women my age hear that remark techs. They’re getting ready to lose while growing up? We were encouraged to pursue nursing or teaching quite a few of their (people) to careers, but never manufacturing. Thankfully, it is different for women today. Which is why women are the most valuable resource we have in retirement, and they want to build resolving the skilled technician shortage that threatens the manufacturing pipelines, and they’re looking at industry and our overall economy. It is my great fortune to work with a team one of the most valuable resources: of women (Cindy Fiorella, Katie Vincent, Allyson Sanders, Amanda Saam, the women who are working in and Christi Midkiff) on an initiative to expand the talent pipeline of skilled production. We hope with this workers and next generation of manufacturing leaders while promoting project to not only reach those greater gender and racial diversity. Called GO Females, this initiative is an industrial maintenance associate’s degree program for full-time incumbent women but to uncover why they’re not going after the higherfemale workers offered at the worksite so participants can complete coursework before work, after work, and during breaks. Students continue paying maintenance technician working full-time while attending class and their employer provides as least jobs, to pilot-test strategies to get them in the classroom to get their eight hours of paid educational release time a week. A female instructor with manufacturing experience teaches/mentors students onsite. GO credentials so that they can move Females is the first for Kentucky, and it is our hope to build a replicable into these positions.” model for other communities across the state and potentially the country.
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Food Pantry
Bus Usage
Removing Barriers for Students
Since officially opening the pantry on September 9, 2019 OCTC’s Pathfinder Pantry has had 29 students, make 61 trips to the pantry. The pantry is stocked with over 2000 items ready and available for students. The intent is to provide students with quick meals and snacks they can eat while on campus and food and personal hygiene items they can take home as well. Best practices among colleges found that serving 100 students in the first year is a valid indicator of
Surgical Technology Students Earn 100% Pass Rate OCTC had five students graduate with an Associate in Applied Science degree in Surgical Technology in May. These students must also successfully pass a national professional licensure exam administered by National Board of Surgical Technology and
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Owensboro Transit System (OTS) records the number of rides taken by OCTC students. Since August 1, 2019 our students took 638 rides for free, thanks to the partnership with OCTC and OTS.
success. Items can be donated at the Pathfinder Den or donations may be made through the OCTC Foundation call 270-686-4663 for more information. Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) in order to gain employment in the field. The students from OCTC achieved a 100% first time pass rate on the exam. The program has earned a 100% first time pass rate for 6 consecutive years. “This is a great accomplishment and true testament to the dedication of the students in the program. It is also a credit to the faculty and the folks who work with the students in the clinical setting. We are extremely proud.” said OCTC President, Dr. Scott Williams. Surgical Technology is a selective admissions program. For more
information about the program, please contact Zara Basham at (270)686-4650 or email at zara. basham@kctcs.edu. OCTC is currently enrolling for the spring semester which begins January 13. Interested students may apply online at owensboro.kctcs.edu or stop by the START Center on the Main Campus at 4800 New Hartford Road, Owensboro.
New Team Members & Internal Moves Courtney Bridges, Success Coach - Skilled Trades & Public Service Programs. Courtney Bridges began working as a Financial Aid Assistant at OCTC in 2017 and accepted the Success Coach position in September of 2019. She earned her Associate in Arts from OCTC in 2012, a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership from WKU in 2018 and is currently pursuing her master’s degree. Prior to joining OCTC’s financial aid team, she worked as a Support Team Coach at the Wendell Foster Campus and a caregiver at Comfort Keepers. Bridges provides academic and transitional support applicable to all aspects of a student’s life: academic, personal, social, and career. In addition to some recruiting responsibilities, her goal is to empower students to get from where they are now to where they want to be. Jan Goldman, Success Coach - Allied Health Programs. Goldman’s prior experience includes four-plus years at Kentucky Wesleyan College working in Student Services and Residence Life where she worked to ensure students had a vibrant and rewarding co-curricular experience while on campus. Prior to coming to Kentucky, she taught
high school English and Language Arts classes as well as working as a substitute teacher in many locations while moving with her family due to military transfers. Goldman holds a bachelor’s degree in English/Language Arts and Political Science from Virginia Tech and a graduate certificate in Career Services from Western Kentucky University where she is also completing her master’s degree in Education and Behavioral Science Studies. In addition to recruiting responsibilities, Goldman will help students develop an individualized plan for their academic, professional, and personal success. She educates students about college/ community resources and serves as a compass to help them navigate obstacles and barriers to reach their goals. Pam Cardwell has been selected as a new Nursing Faculty member. Cardwell earned a Master’s of Science in Nursing with a Family Nurse Practitioner certification in 2010 from Albany State University in Georgia. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Kentucky University in 2001. As a Nurse Practitioner Caldwell worked with a hospitalist group in Tifton, GA for 5.5 years, and a pain management group in Bowling Green, KY for a year. She has also worked performing veteran disability assessments and Medicare home assessments. Prior to her Nurse Practitioner career, she worked as a circulator in the operating room as a Registered Nurse for 10 years in Georgia, Kentucky, and Louisiana. Nancy Wilson, Nursing, Student Affairs Specialist
Wilson earned a Bachelor of Nursing degree from Western Kentucky University in 1993. She began her career as a surgical nurse in Owensboro but most of her 25 year career has been serving as a community health nurse. She enjoyed serving as a school nurse, as well building community awareness in diabetes education. She is excited about working with OCTC nursing students for their future RN careers. Mike Baker, Automotive Faculty Nathan Hirtz, Mathematics Faculty His previous experiences include teaching mathematics at Trinity High School in Whitesville, three years as a lecturer in the Department of Mathematics & Statistics at Murray State, and one year as an adjunct at Parkland College in Champaign, IL. Hirtz holds a BS in Pure Mathematics and a BSE in Secondary Mathematics Education, both from Southeast Missouri State University, an MS in Mathematics from Murray State University, and an MS in Statistics from the University of Illinois. He resides in Owensboro with his wife Amanda and sons Nate and Will. Danny Huffman, Mathematics Faculty Huffman has taught as an adjunct at OCTC since 1984. He was employed at AT&T for more than 40 years in various roles: Design Engineer, Planning Engineer, and as a Technical Manager. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics with a minor in Physics from Brescia, where he graduate Magna Cum Laude. He earned a Master of Arts degree in Mathematics from Indiana University and is a member of the Mathematical Association of America. continued on page 14
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After conducting a nationwide search that resulted in a very qualified pool of applicants, the candidates selected as Academic Deans for OCTC were Dr. Stacy Edds-Ellis and Dr. Marc Maltby. Both Edds-Ellis and Maltby held the positions on an interim basis for more than a year while the college restructured several departments to gain a more student-centered focus. They will join Chief Academic Officer Dr. Veena Sallan in the Office of Academic Affairs. OCTC’s Dean of Academic Affairs positions provide leadership for the college’s two academic divisions and their associated departments, including on-campus, off-campus, and extended campus programs; library services, academic student support services; and the alternative delivery of courses. These positions are responsible for regional and program accreditation as well as the development, preparation, and evaluation of all curriculum and programs within the divisions. Included in their duties are the scheduling
Edds-Ellis Named Deans
of classes, implementation of student success and institutional effectiveness measures, facilitation of various grants, and the development of comprehensive plans for academic growth in support of OCTC’s mission and vision.
Edds-Ellis has been at OCTC since 2002, when she started her career building the Discover College program. She became the Director of OCTC’s first Title III Strengthening Institutions grant in 2006, and served as an Associate Dean of Academic Affairs in 2010, spearheading the college’s regional accreditation efforts. In her new role as Dean, she continues to lead the OCTC Discover College program in addition to the Division of Professional and Technical Studies’ Departments of Manufacturing and Skilled Trades; Business, Health, and Public Service; and Nursing. Edds-Ellis has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Corporate and Organizational Communication and Master of Arts degree in Organizational (continued next page)
New Team Members & Internal Moves continued Huffman lives in Owensboro with his wife Alalesa, an art instructor at Burns, and his son Sebastian, a sophomore at DCHS. In his spare time he enjoys performing as a percussionist with the Owensboro Community Band and is a certified PADI Master Scuba Diver. Antoine Smith-Rouse, Success Coach-Workforce Solutions Micheal Powers – IT Coordinator Powers was selected for this position after serving in an interim
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role. He holds an Associate in Applied Science degree in Computer and Information Technologies from OCTC. Terry Westerfield – Adult Education Specialist II Terry Westerfield comes to OCTC with a plethora of experience as a Court Designated Worker, an Investigator for the KY Cabinet of Health and Family Services, and as an Educator in the KY Department of Corrections. He holds an AAS in Criminal Justice from OCTC, a Bachelor’s degree from KWC,
and has master’s level studies in corrections, social work and public administration. Westerfield also is an OSHA authorized and certified trainer. He is married, enjoys his six children and ten grandchildren. In his spare time he enjoys vintage cars and trucks, antiques, and Owensboro history. Heather O’Bryan – Administrative Assistant – Student Records.
& Maltby Academic (continued from previous page) Communication from Western Kentucky University. She holds a doctoral degree in Administration and Organizational Development from the University of Louisville. In 2006, EddsEllis was a KCTCS New Horizons Staff Award recipient. She was recently awarded the University Faculty Excellence in Part-time Teaching Award from Western Kentucky University, where she has taught in the WKU Leadership program since 2014. She serves on the Goodfellow’s Club of Owensboro Board of Directors and the Newton Parrish Site Base Council. Nationally, she is on the Ambassadors Network for the College in High School Alliance. Maltby received Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in History from Niagara University. In 1987, he earned his Ph.D. in American History from Ohio University. He has been at OCTC since 1988, beginning his career as a faculty member teaching History. Maltby became a Division Chair in 2000, leading the Social
Sciences, Business and Public Services Division. In 2011, he was promoted to Associate Dean of that division. In 2016, he was named Interim Academic Dean of the Division of Arts and Sciences. In his new role, he oversees the Department of Humanities and Fine Arts and Department of Math, Natural and Social Sciences, and will lead OCTC’s regional accreditation process. Maltby has served on the Owensboro World Affairs Council Board of Directors since 2003, and was president of that organization from 2006-2019. He is the author of The Origins and Early Development of Professional Football (1997, Garland Publishing, Inc., New York), and has been a noted contributor to various publications on professional football. Maltby’s awards include the KCTCS New Horizons Award of Excellence, a NISOD Excellence Award in 2012, and the Owensboro Noon Optimist Club’s Optimist of the Year Award in both 2007 and 2010.
New Team Members & Internal Moves continued Anita Jackson – SE Campus – Administrative Assistant
currently being advertised until filled:
Career Opportunities Current searches in progress at OCTC include a Director for the Title III Grant, a Coordinator for the projects, and two Success Coaches. We are also advertising for a Construction Instructor, an Adjunct Welding Instructor, and coming soon a Director of HR and an Administrative Assistant for Title III.
Administrative Assistant I for Financial Aid, Computer and Information Technologies Instructor (12 mo. Position), Communications Instructor, Psychology Instructor, and an Employer Liaison/Career Navigator (Workforce Development Liaison). For more info visit kctcs.edu/jobseekers.
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FastTrack Construction Begins Janurary 2020 The “work and learn” model has provided new pathways to success for students in advanced manufacturing (GO FAME), business (GO CAREERS), and the Tech X short-term modularized curriculum for fabrication, fork lift operation, and welding (Tech X) at Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC). In partnership with local businesses and with the support the Homebuilder’s Association of Owensboro, OCTC is bringing work and learn to the construction field with the new Construction FastTrack program. Stepping beyond traditional lecture/lab instructional models, this program offers hands-on, project-based training in a real world, industry environment. It is structured so the students can work during the day and attend college four evenings a week. “This is an employer driven program that will not only meet the employer and community needs but also prepares students to enter the construction field,” commented Dr. Stacy Edds-Ellis, OCTC’s Dean of Academic Affairs. Sixteen students will be selected for the initial cohort, and the college will provide some placement assistance to those students not currently working in the field. OCTC Chief Institutional Officer Mike Rodgers added, “There is room for more employers to get involved. Mentoring is a huge part of the program and a strong mentor-student relationship only increases a student’s confidence
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and knowledge base. Ultimately this is about student success. We have bundled courses each semester that lead to industryrecognized certificates to make it possible for students to quickly earn credentials that can be used in the workplace for advancement.” Creative course scheduling will allow students to earn stackable credentials. The college is currently looking for instructors. OCTC will award experiential credit for approved prior work experiences or award academic credit for certifications earned by those who have received industry recognized certifications. OCTC President Scott Williams commented, “These innovative programs are serving the adult students better, allowing them more schedule flexibility and multiple entry/exits points. But, I want to emphasize the benefits of the support of our industry partners. Without their guidance, participation, and honest feedback these programs would not be successful.” Students will be required to successfully complete at least 70% of program competencies and maintain a 90% attendance rate to be successful. They will “clock in” for class, just as employees do in a real work setting, reinforcing employer expectations. FastTrack incorporates strategies to increase the student’s awareness of accountability, communication, and teamwork.
Free student information sessions Tues., Nov. 5 and Tues., Dec. 3 both at 5:30 p.m. at OCTC’s Downtown Campus, 1501 Frederica Street Owensboro, KY
Students successfully completing the program can earn up to seven certificates: Basic Carpenter, Carpenter Helper, Residential Site Layout Assistant, Rough Carpenter, Residential Roofer, Residential Carpenter, and Dry Waller. Free student information sessions will be held on Tuesday, November 5 at 5:30 p.m., and Tuesday, December 3 at 5:30 p.m. Both sessions will be held at OCTC’s Downtown Campus, in Room 8, located at 1501 Frederica Street. Interested students should park in the back lot. Faculty and admissions staff will be on hand to tour the lab and answer questions. The Construction FastTrack program is taking applications for students to begin in January. For more information about the program or to become an employer partner, please contact Ceary Thomas at ceary.thomas@ kctcs.edu or call 270-686-4623.
Pre-Orientation Sessions OCTC’s Workforce Solutions will host pre-orientation sessions for students interested in learning more about the GO FAME program. Students will learn about the GO FAME program, the requirements and expectations of the employers and course work, and the process for applying. Students are required to attend at least one preorientation session before applying to the program. All GO FAME pre-orientation sessions will be held at OCTC’s Downtown Campus, Room 8, 1501 Frederica Street, Owensboro, KY 42301. • Tues., Oct. 8 @ 9 a.m. • Tues., Oct. 29 @ 5:30 p.m. • Tues., Nov. 26 @ 5:30 p.m. • Mon., Dec. 9 @ 5:30 p.m.
“This is the sixth cohort of GO FAME and our students continue to lead the state. Our business and industry partnerships are a model for the rest of the state,” commented Dr. Scott Williams, OCTC President. The Greater Owensboro Chapter of KY FAME (Kentucky Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education) GO FAME model utilizes a “work and learn” model that allows participating students to earn an industry recognized, multi-craft technician degree over five semesters, in about eighteen months. Interested GO FAME applicants must be high school graduates (or equivalent) and be willing to • Advanced Manufacturing • Business and IT • Construction Related Trades • Healthcare • Transportation and Logistics
The Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship includes students enrolled in certificate, diploma, and associate in applied science degrees in the state’s top five highdemand workforce sectors.
This “last dollar in” scholarship is available to high school students for dual credit career and technical education courses in pathways for Kentucky’s top five high-demand sectors leading to industryrecognized certifications. This initative is aimed at helping prepare Kentuckians for the 160,000-plus open jobs in the Commonwealth, the majority of which require training and
participate in the program’s 40 hour per week, apprenticeshipstyle format. Students attend college two days per week while working three days per week at their sponsoring company. Upon completion of the program, students receive an associate in applied science degree in Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) and practical skills gained during their paid work experience. For more info please contact katie.vincent@ kctcs.edu or call 270-686-4423.
education beyond high school. Eligble students must be citizens of KY, have not yet earned a college degree, and have no outstanding debt with KHEAA. You can learn more about the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship at workreadykentucky.com, including eligibility requirements and certificates, diplomas, and degrees available in each of the five industy sectors. For the Spring 2019 semester, OCTC awarded 230 Work Ready Scholarships valued at $416,726.
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Edds-Ellis Named Ambassador for College in High School Alliance
Owensboro Community & Technical College’s Academic Dean, Dr. Stacy Edds-Ellis has been selected as one of a 15 member national board of Ambassadors for the national College in High School Alliance (CHSA).
Edds-Ellis has been at OCTC since 2002, when she started her career building the Discover College program. She became the Director of OCTC’s first Title III Strengthening Institutions grant in 2006, and served as an Associate Dean of Academic Affairs in 2010, spearheading the college’s regional accreditation efforts. In her new role as Dean, she continues to lead the OCTC Discover College program in addition to the Division of Professional and Technical Studies’ Departments of Manufacturing and Skilled Trades; Business, Health, and Public Service; and Nursing. Edds-Ellis has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Corporate and Organizational Communication and Master of Arts degree in Organizational Communication from Western Kentucky University. She holds a doctoral degree in Administration and Organizational Development from the University of Louisville. In
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2006, Edds-Ellis was a KCTCS New Horizons Staff Award recipient. She was recently awarded the University Faculty Excellence in Part-time Teaching Award from Western Kentucky University, where she has taught in the WKU Leadership program since 2014. She serves on the Goodfellow’s Club of Owensboro Board of Directors and the Newton Parrish Site Based Council. Nationally, she is on the Ambassadors Network for the College in High School Alliance. The CHSA is excited to announce the launch of the CHSA Ambassadors Network, an advisory panel of practitioners, policymakers, and experts from the wider dual enrollment, concurrent enrollment, and early college high school community. The CHSA Steering Committee carefully selected 15 stakeholders from the college in high school program community to help collaborate to make a positive impact on policies and to build broad support for programs that enable high school students to enroll in affordable college pathways leading to postsecondary degrees and credentials. These ambassadors, intentionally drawn from different sectors of the work, regions of the
country, K-12, higher education, career and technical education, and recent student alumni, will help guide CHSA’s work, particularly as it focuses on closing equity gaps and ensuring high quality for participation in these programs. “At Owensboro Community and Technical College, we understand the importance of leveraging policy to help encourage more low income and underrepresented students to participate in college in high school programs,” said Dr. Stacy Edds-Ellis. “In 2016, Owensboro was announced as one of the participating institutions in the Department of Education’s experimental site for dual enrollment. I am pleased to serve as a CHSA Ambassador to share what we have learned about reaching these important and underserved student populations.”
Tech X Student Info Sessions Need a new career path or a boost to get that promotion? Owensboro Community & Technical College’s Tech X initiative is a multi-craft technologist program offering hands-on training in a real-world, industrial environment. Learn more about this innovative program by attending any of the scheduled free information sessions on Tuesday, October 22, or Tuesday, November 19. The sessions will run from 5:30-7 p.m. in OCTC’s Industry Innovation Center located at 4800 New Hartford Road. TechX offers handson construction, fabrication, fitting, welding, and manufacturing training in a real-world, self-paced, industrial environment. These classes are built using project-based coursework to allow students to move ahead
once a particular skill is mastered. It encourages the students to develop those technical and analytical thinking skills that contribute to work flow and production output, skills needed in most entry level manufacturing positions today. Participants will have opportunities to work independently and in teams with problem-based scenarios that directly relate to manufacturing processes.
Worried about the cost of attending? Scholarship opportunities are available! Tech X also works with employers for possible job placement upon skill Each module is progressive, and mastery. OCTC is currently taking participating students earn a applications for two cohorts of Gas Welder Certificate, Arc Cutter 16 students in each daytime and Certificate, Production Line Welder evening session, for a total of 32 Certificate, and Forklift Operators available seats. Certificate upon successful completion of the coursework. For more information about OCTC’s Tech X, please contact Two tracks will be offered that Katie Vincent via e-mail at katie. provide flexibility for a variety of vincent@kctcs.edu. non-traditional, time-challenged
Auto FastTrack Student InfoSession The Auto FastTrack program is taking applications for students to begin in January. This program offers hands-on, project-based training in a real-world, industry environment. Students will earn wages through employment in the field three to four days per week while attending college two days per week. Sixteen students will be selected by the partner employers. Beginning on day one of the program, students will put the skills learned in the classroom directly to use in the workplace, earning credit for the skills acquired on the job. Sponsoring employers include: Don Moore Automotive Group, Champion Ford, Pogue Automotive, Henderson
adults. The daytime option will allow students to attend classes eight hours per day, three days per week for a seven-month period. The evening option will allow students to attend classes four hours per evening, four nights per week for a nine-month period.
Chevrolet, Harley Automotive, and Expressway Automotive Group. Employer partners will assist with recruiting and selecting the students and providing mentoring at the job site. Students will be required to successfully complete at least 70% of program competencies and maintain a 90% attendance rate to be successful. They will “clock in” for class, just as employees do in a real work setting, reinforcing employer expectations. FastTrack incorporates strategies to increase the student’s awareness of accountability, communication, and teamwork. The program will lead to eight certificates that coincide with
the requirements of the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), which accredits automotive training programs in the United States. Students will be prepared to take the eight core Automotive Service Engineer (ASE) certifications. A free student information session will be held on Tuesday, November 12 at 5:30 p.m. at OCTC’s Southeastern Campus, located at 1901 Southeastern Parkway. For more information about the program or to become an employer partner please contact Ceary Thomas at ceary. thomas@kctcs.edu or call 270-6864623.
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LEAD Academy Owensboro Community & Technical College selected several faculty and staff for the 2019-20 KCTCS LEAD Academy. Casey Hamilton teaches Education and serves as Chair of the College Assembly. Zara Basham is the Surgical Technology program coordinator, and serves on the OCTC Board of Directors as a faculty representative. Rebecca Simon is the Financial Aid Director. Ceary Thomas is a Success Coach for the Manufacturing and Transportation programs. Dr. Angela Ash teaches History and serves as the Director of the Hager Scholars program. The KCTCS LEAD Academy is designed to strengthen and develop KCTCS faculty and staff aspiring to become transformational leaders in higher education by providing opportunities for leadership exploration, growth, reflection, and awareness. The LEAD Academy seeks to cultivate an internal pipeline of qualified talent for future roles in educational leadership preparing faculty and staff for leadership roles and developing the skills necessary to overcome the many challenges leaders face in the everchanging educational landscape.
Leadership Owensboro
Owensboro Community & Technical College's Leadership Owensboro participant is Allyson Sanders. Sanders is OCTC’s Workforce Development Liaison. Prior to that she served as a Success Coach for the Medical Assisting program. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from KWC. The Leadership Owensboro program is an initative of the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce focused on educating and engaging individuals to reach their potential and maximize their impact in the community.
3rd Annual
OCTC Trail Blazer Dinner Thursday, March 5 Catrina Kidd Two years ago Ashley Parlett shared stories about building her career as a mechanic in the professional auto racing world. Last year Nikki EplionBryant shared her journey through the boxing world. This year the annual girl’s empowerment event features HGTV’s Catrina Kidd, host of the
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popular show “Texas Flip N Move.” A successful entrepreneur and longtime do-it-yourselfer, Catrina Kidd has a strong history of spectacular remodels. Catrina previously helped out as a contractor for the Snow Sisters and has now teamed up with Casey Hester, where her spunk complements his honest grit. She is
Catrina Kidd also Vice President for a restaurant group called Yucatan Taco Stand. To reserve your spot please visit trailblazerdinner.eventbrite.com or e-mail cadie.underwood@kctcs. edu.
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donation to the campaign. This year that pledge cost him $640. He has agreed to continue his pledge for the 2019-20 annual campaign.
Bill Mattingly Memorial Scholarship
The Bill Mattingly family generously created the Bill Mattingly Memorial Scholarship to support qualified students enrolled in Computerized Machining and Manufacturing (CMM), Tech X, and/or Welding programs offered at OCTC. The scholarship may be used to fund tuition, books, and/or other instructional materials required to successfully participate in and complete the approved OCTC course of study. Cathy Mattingly and the Mattingly family hosted the annual Bill Mattingly Memorial Tractor Ride on September 14, 2019 with all proceeds going toward the fund. The OCTC Foundation, Inc. is proud to partner with the Mattinglys in support of student success and, together, we look forward to growing the fund to new levels. To support this fund, please contact the Office of Resource Development today at 270-686-4503 or email us at octc. annualgiving@kctcs.edu.
services. On Giving Tuesday, please join us by supporting the OCTC Foundation, Inc. through giving, joining us at Azzip Pizza, and sharing stories of our alumni and students. You can join millions of others on the one day everyone can come together during the month of giving to support your favorite cause!
The OCTC Foundation opened the 2019-20 Power of OCTC Annual Campaign on July 1, 2019. A fundraising goal of $445,000 has been set for the year and we need your help to get there. Your generosity directly supports student success at OCTC and 100% of your gift goes to the donor selected program or scholarship. One former student wrote: “I did something with my life that no other member of my immediate or outside family can say that they had done before. At OCTC, you have so many people in your corner that are willing to help and that are willing to open doors for you. Without their help, I do not know where I would be today.” The opportunities you provide are changing lives in our community. At OCTC, we encourage students to Never Underestimate You.
Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is December 3, 2019 and is a great opportunity to support student success! This day is a known around the world and is an opportunity to set aside time to support your favorite nonprofit organizations. The OCTC Foundation, Inc. works to ensure students have resources such as scholarships, emergency loan funds, a food pantry, and additional
Annual Giving Campaign
The President’s Challenge for the annual giving campaign at OCTC is becoming an annual event! Last year Scott Williams challenged OCTC employees to give to the OCTC Foundation Annual Campaign. He vowed to add $5 per employee that made even a $1
Gifts of any size can provide an opportunity for students. The 2019-20 Annual Campaign will run until June 30, 2020. To become a partner in student success, please contact the Office of Resource Development today at 270-686-4503 or email us at octc. annualgiving@kctcs.edu.
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ALUMNI FOCUS: Jonni Nottingham
From fast food to healthcare to venue management, Jonni Nottingham has done it all! Jonni began pursuing her college degree at OCTC and graduated with an Associate in Arts in 2011. During her time as an OCTC student, she worked multiple jobs and believes that one of her best opportunities was the ability to live at home and save money while pursuing her college education. After OCTC, Jonni’s journey included earning her Bachelor of Science in Education from Western Kentucky University and working at the school system in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. She continued to pursue her goals and obtained her Masters of Science in Sports Management from Liberty University. Today, she works as a manager for SMG, a contract management company, at the Chesapeake
Energy Arena in Oklahoma City. Chesapeake Energy Arena hosts NBA teams, concerts, and shows in the downtown area but is most well known as “the place where the Oklahoma City Thunder play.” Miles away from her hometown in Kentucky, she enjoys watching the former UK players who are now part of the Oklahoma City Thunder and other NBA teams. Jonni says that OCTC helped “set me up for success” by providing her the launch pad to begin her college studies and continues to help her make many connections even in her current position. She described OCTC instructors as “supportive and encouraging” as they ensured the campus helped students and guided them on their path. As a supporter of education, Jonni gives some great advice to students: “Be you. Whatever that is and whatever that means. If it means you take a non-traditional path through college or through life, that is okay. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be afraid to do something different. It is okay to want bigger and better things for yourself. If that means staying where you
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are, or living in the town you grew up in, that is awesome and admirable. However, if it means packing up and moving halfway across the country or halfway around the world, do it. It is worth it. I promise, it’s worth it.” Jonni has had an amazing journey and is an example of hard work, dedication, and perseverance. One by one she achieved her educational and career goals leading her into the management field today. Her experiences in fast food service, education, healthcare, and management combined with her education at OCTC, WKU, and Liberty University have given her a well-rounded path. She has made her way one step at a time and believes that students today can do the same. We are proud of Jonni and believe she has done an outstanding job. We were thrilled to hear her story and how her journey unfolded after OCTC. Best wishes, Jonni! We can’t wait to hear about the great things you accomplish next!
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Phlebotomy Job Fair with OH Owensboro Health partnered with OCTC’s Workforce Solutions to host a job fair for prospective new hires interested in a phlebotomy career in September. Owensboro Health recruiters were on hand to share information about employment and the hospital’s fast track training partnership with OCTC, where hired applicants can earn wages while training to become certified phlebotomists. Applicants hired for the Phlebotomy Work & Learn program train on Mondays and Wednesdays evenings for a tenweek period. The work hours are based on the employer’s
schedule. Tuition and other course costs are paid by Owensboro Health.The job
fair was well attended and OH was pleased with the applicant pool and filled all 16 seats for the course.
Students not selected in the inital round will be invited to participate in a open enrollment phlebotomy course which will begin in January.
To learn more call Allyson
Sanders at 270-686-4410 or e-mail allyson.sanders@kctcs.edu.
Speech & Debate Team 2019 The Owensboro Community & Technical College Speech and Debate team traveled to Cookeville, Tennessee and competed in a tournament hosted by Tennessee Tech University on September 27-28, 2019. The team earned first place in the Debate Sweepstakes in the community college division and also earned first place in the Individual Events Sweepstakes in the community college division. The team amassed a total of 23 IPDA sweepstakes points in the Lincoln-Douglas division and 3
points in Team IPDA. Students competing for OCTC included: Jon Bozarth, Prem Patel, Kariss Thomson, Krishna Patel, and Caleb Rush. Dr. Bob Glenn, faculty advisor for the team added “This is really a rookie team as four of the five students have not competed in speech and debate before, we are very excited to have done so well. It really speaks to the talent and hard work of our students.” Jon Bozarth, SophomoreOwensboro, KY, second place in
Novice IPDA Debate; and second place in elimination rounds division. In Team IPDA Jon Bozarth and Karris Thomson compiled a 3-1 win loss record to place tenth in the open division. Krishna Patel and Prem Patel debated in the TIPDA division. In individual events Caleb Rush was a finalist in Extemporaneous Speaking, and also competed in Radio, Impromptu, and Editorial Impromptu.
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OCTC Restaurant Night Events OCTC Restaurant Nights are back by popular demand and we kicked off the 2019-20 season at TGIF. Participating restaurants contribute a percentage of sales, to the OCTC Foundation, Inc.
OCTC’s Vet Tech Club hosted “Spa Day” Spa Day was a fundraiser for their pinning ceremony. They “treated” more than 30 dogs to baths, nail trims, and ear cleaning. They raised $443!
Have some fun and show your support of OCTC and student success! November 12 Legend’s Sports Bar & Grill –4431 Springhill Dr. Owensboro, KY 42303 Lunch and Dinner December 3 Azzip Pizza 3800 Frederica St., Owensboro, KY 42301 Lunch and Dinner
Don’t do dishes! Hang out with friends, enjoy a meal and have some fun!
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