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College Matters
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Faculty and Staff,
The employee newsletter is now sent out on the first of each month. The deadline will continue to be one week prior, so be sure to mark your calendars if you have news you would like us to include.
Send your submissions to either of the following email addresses, and we'll get the word out! The deadline for the October Newsletter is Friday, September 24.
clips@otc.edu
logsdond@otc.edu
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SGA Fall Picnics Set for Sept. 17 and Sept. 23
Volunteers are still needed!
 Fall semester is underway and it's time once again for the annual SGA Fall Picnic! This year's picnic at the Springfield campus will be held Friday, September 17, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on the Student Plaza. In the event of inclement weather, the picnic will be held in the Information Commons Atrium.
Please consider volunteering with the day's activities...
If you would like to help serve food and soda for a half-hour shift, contact Becky Dalton at daltonr@otc.edu or 447-6974. If you sponsor a student organization that would like to have a table at the picnic, contact Vicki MacDonald at macdonav@otc.edu or 447-2662. Vicki is also the contact person for outside vendors wishing to participate. If you'd like to help set up and/or tear down tables and chairs, contact Jeff Ford at fordj@otc.edu or 447-6901.
The fall picnic at the Richwood Valley campus is scheduled for Thursday, September 23, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. To volunteer for the Richwood Valley event, contact Ann White
at whitea@otc.edu or 447-7931.
We look forward to seeing you all at the picnics!
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ASN Program to Host Accreditation Site Visit
Campus and community are invited to share comments
 The Ozarks Technical Community College Associate of Science in Nursing Program will host an accreditation site visit by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. (NLNAC) on September 28-29, 2010. The program seeks initial accreditation of its undergraduate program.
You are invited to meet with the visit team and share your comments about the program in person at a meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. in Lincoln Hall, room 209.
You are also invited to provide written and signed comments to NLNAC until five days before the visit (September 21, 2010). All comments should be directed to:
Dr. Sharon Tanner, Executive Director
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500
Atlanta, GA 30326
If you have any questions about the site visit or the ASN program, contact Sherry Taylor, ASN program director, at 447-8852 or taylorst@otc.edu.
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OTC Relay for Life to Host Pancake Breakfast
Come out for all-you-can-eat pancakes to support the team
 How about some pancakes and coffee... or milk... or orange juice?
On Saturday, September 11, from 8-10 a.m., come to the
Applebee's location at Glenstone and Primrose and enjoy an all-you-can-eat Pancake
Breakfast.
The cost is just $5.00,
and all proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. It's a great way to start
your Saturday, and you will be helping fight cancer with your donation.
Get a
group of your co-workers, family, and/or friends together and enjoy a great breakfast
with great service from OTC & Friends Relay For Life Team.
For details or to purchase advance tickets, contact Tina Kile at
(417) 827-3165, or tkile5401@gmail.com.
How many pancakes can you eat?
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Parking Options for Springfield Campus
New lot "O" is open, shuttle is still available
As another fall semester gets underway, we are excited to welcome everyone back to OTC. This new semester brings a record numbers of students to our campuses and education centers. While the lively crowds create opportunities to meet new friends and old, it does create a challenge to find available parking, especially at the Springfield campus.
To simplify your search, and to reduce the amount of time that you are driving around in search of a parking spot, OTC does offer some options for you!
OTC's new parking lot "O" is now available, with over 400 new parking spaces!! The new lot is located west of Graff Hall and Lincoln Hall.
Additionally, the OTC Parking Shuttle runs between the Springfield campus and the following locations, from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Silver Springs Park located north of the OTC campus on N. Hampton Solid Rock Church located north of the OTC campus on N. Sherman Mount Carmel Methodist Church located north of the OTC campus on E. Pythian
The shuttle will deliver to and from the locations noted above and it will drop off/pick up at the north side of the Information Commons building. All students and employees who take advantage of the OTC shuttle will receive a coupon for $2 off at the all-new Café 101!
If you have any questions about the OTC Parking Shuttle, or if you want information on the status/location of the shuttle please contact Safety & Security at 447-6911. |
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Seen at OTC....
What's happened around the College this month
 ... During the grand opening and ribbon cutting event at the new location of Arvest Bank, across National Avenue from OTC's Springfield campus, the Bank presented Dr. Higdon with a check for $10,000. The money is to be used to support new and ongoing eco-friendly initiatives at the College.
 ... The annual Welcome Day event at the Richwood Valley campus drew a great crowd of students despite the heat! The event included food, tables with representatives from a variety of student organizations, an HLC information display, and student services staff on hand to answer questions.
 ... The Springfield campus also enjoyed a great turnout for its Welcome Day event, which included food, music, local vendors, tables with representatives from student organizations, an HLC information display, and student services staff available to answer questions.
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The Same 10 Questions We Always Ask
Stephanie Brown, Director of Development for the OTC Foundation
 Describe what you do at OTC in 50
words or less. My job is to help achieve
the fundraising goals of the College and to establish and maintain
relationships with current and prospective donors.
How long have you been at OTC, and
where were you immediately prior? I have been at OTC for five
years. Prior to OTC, I worked at Mayse Automotive as the Customer Relations
Manager and before that, I was a Title I Reading Specialist for third graders
at Republic Elementary School.
What do you hope to accomplish in your position or department in the coming
year? We have two major capital
projects. One is the Springfield Expansion and the other is the new Lebanon
Facility. My job, along with the rest of the Foundation staff, will be to raise
the funds necessary to equip these two facilities.
What is your favorite thing about working at OTC? The best part of OTC is the
people. My co-workers make it fun!
What is
your favorite thing about living and working in the Ozarks? My family is here.
Tell us about one person who had a significant impact on your professional
life or career choice. My mother has had the
biggest impact on my career. She has always been my biggest supporter. She
taught for 30 years in the public school system and is now retired and teaching
part-time. At an early age, she
instilled in us the importance of an education.
What do you have on the walls of your office? I am not into decorating. I
hate decorating. I just have my diplomas.
If you could have dinner with three famous people, alive or dead, who would
they be? That is so difficult. I
would like to have dinner with Barack Obama, Mark Twain and Susan B. Anthony. I
think the four of us could solve all
of today's problems.
If you were to write a book, what would it be about? It would be a children's
book about my cat, Lenny. Trust me. It would be a best-seller.
What were the last three songs played on your iPod (or what was the last music you listened to)? "Crack the Shutters," by Snow Patrol, "Tell 'Em," by Sleigh
Bells, and "Just a Dream," by Nelly.
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Campus Notes
- If you hadn't noticed the crowds on campus, classes have begun and enrollment is up again! As of opening day, a total of 14,056 students are enrolled this fall, 9.4 percent
higher than last fall. For the complete breakdown of enrollment by location, see the press release at www.otc.edu.
- The new Café 101 is now open! Come try the new grill options, Champ's Chicken, pizza, fresh sandwiches, a salad bar, coffee and cappuccino options and more! The Café is open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday.
- The next surplus property auction has been set for Wednesday, September 29 at 641 W. Wall St. Registration will begin at 8 a.m., bidding will begin at 9 a.m. For further information, visit www.missouristate.edu.
- A note from Dean of Academic Services Kathy Perkins, her siblings and all of their spouses: "Your kind expression of sympathy and friendship will always remain in our memories. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Thank you so much for the Peace Lily for our mom."
- Special thanks to science instructors Lisa Reece and Angie McChesney for representing OTC at the State Fair this summer! They weathered the extreme heat to talk to an estimated 800 students about OTC and careers in science. Thanks also goes to their spouses, Mike and Tom, who assisted with the demonstrations. Lisa said it was a most enjoyable day and they are thinking of ways to improve on the event for next year. Thanks for all your hard work, Lisa and Angie!
- The OTC Health & Wellness Clinic will hold a Flu Shot Clinic on Friday, September 17, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Shots are available to all full-time employees free of charge, and to employee dependents and part-time employees at a charge of $15 each. We will attempt to schedule a Flu Shot Clinic at Richwood Valley in the near future. Please call Barbara at (417) 866-3133 to schedule your shot.
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Local Happenings
- September 10-11: Ozark Mountain Daredevils LIVE at the Gillioz Theatre, downtown Springfield. They have been rocking for 39 years, and the never get old. Come see this classic country rock band when they return to their hometown! For show times and ticket information, call (417) 863-9491 or see www.gillioz.org.
- September 10-12: 15th Annual Japanese Fall Festival, Nathanael Green Park, Springfield. Enjoy a festival of authentic Japanese art and culture set in the beautiful Mizumoto Stroll Garden. This year's festival features performances by taiko drummers, a traditional Japanese story teller, a hands-on area for kids, evening candle-lighted walks, visitors from Springfield's sister city of Isesaki, Japan, and much more! For more information, call (417) 864-1049 or visit peacethroughpeople.org.
- September 12: Grandparents' Day at the Discovery Center, downtown Springfield. Celebrate with your grandparents and experience life-long learning! Grandparents get in free with child's paid admission. For details, call (417) 862-9910 or visit www.discoverycenter.org.
- September 18: Wilder Day 2010, Laura Ingalls Wilder Home and Museum, Mansfield. The gates open at 9 a.m. for this exciting day of entertainment, including a musical performance on Pa's fiddle, plus storytelling, tours, and more! For details, call (417-924-3626 or visit www.lauraingallswilderhome.com.
- September 18: Greek Night at Galloway Station, Springfield. Authentic Greek cuisine will be available all day, with music, dancing, belly dancers and more into the night! For more information, check out www.facebook.com/gallowaystation or call (417) 881-9730.
- September 18-19: Cider Days on Historic Walnut Street, downtown Springfield. This outdoor festival features more than 100 juried artists and crafters, three performance stages, a free hands-on area for kids, tours of historic homes, a scarecrow village, food, and more! Check out www.itsalldowntown.com or call (417) 831-6200 for details.
- September 25: 11th Annual ANPAC Car Show for Kids, American National - Corporate Center parking lot, 1949 E. Sunshine, Springfield. Join us for a day of great family fun, including hundreds of cars, games for kids, vendors, live entertainment and more. Proceeds benefit the United Way of the Ozarks. For details, call 1-800-227-2833 or see www.anpaccarshowforkids.com.
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Birthdays
Sept 1 - Debbie Kirksey
Sept 2 - Christie Campbell
Sally Mattchen
Sept 4 - Sandy Jones
Tracy McGrady
Rebecca Richey
Sept 5 - David Steele
Annette Warren
Sept 7 - Cindy Tuttle
Sept 8 - Susan Gunter
Sept 9 - Sally Clark
David Hoffman
Sept 10 - Lisa Atwell
Leona Mills
Sept 11 - David Felin
Sept 12 - Joel LaReau
Lee Marsh
Sept 13 - Karla Gregg
Steve Koehler
Timothy Rogers
Sept 14 - Michael Fagan
Khataza Wheatley
Sept 15 - Virginia Schnabel
Sept 17 - Jill Colony
Sept 18 - Danyel Anderson
John Gambon
Lisa Gardner
Sept 19 - Kim Berry
Rona Butrick
Robert Flatness
Nathaniel Hall
Linda Kutz
Sept 20 - Kathlene Allie
Debbie Carlstrom
Richard Turner
Sept 21 - Lianne Drysdale
Sept 23 - Patricia Knox
James Whitt
Sept 24 - Gary King
David Richards
Sept 25 - Laura Craig
Lance Renner
Sept 26 - Carolyn Cantrell
Rachel Wever
Sept 27 - Bob Haralson
Sadie Hopper
George Paige
Sept 28 - Ramona George
Morgan Presley
Nicole Wallen
Sept 29 - Steve Biermann
Christopher Cooper
Sept 30 - Anthony Brown
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New Employees, Transfers and Promotions
New Full-Time Permanent Employees: - Jane Parker, Coordinator of Career Center Programs. Began August 9.
- J'Neal McCoy, Secretary to the Vice President of Administrative Services. Began August 16.
- Terri Fahnestock, Enrollment Management Clerk/Technician. Begins September 7.
- Lisa Jacks, Practical Nursing Instructor. Begins September 10.
New Full-Time Temporary Employees: - Kimberly Allen, Data Collection Technician/Classroom Aide. Began August 4.
- Jan Fleishman, Financial Aid Representative. Begins September 7.
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