Ozarks Technical Community College

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Ozarks Technical Community College
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Former name
Heart of the Ozarks Community Technical College
MottoYou Have a Dream We Have a Plan
Type Public community college
EstablishedApril 3, 1990
President Hal H. Higdon [1]
Provost Tracy McGrady
Students10,553
Location,
U.S.
Colors Blue and White   
MascotOzzy the Eagle
Website otc.edu
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Ozarks Technical Community College (OTC) is a public community college in Springfield, Missouri. It was established by Springfield and thirteen surrounding public school districts on April 3, 1990. It has six locations in southern Missouri. Students can earn a one-year certificate, two-year Associate of Applied Science degree (A.A.S.), Associate of Science (A.S) or Associate of Arts degree (A.A.). It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and had a fall 2021 enrollment of 10,506 students. [2]

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History

Because of the creation of the Junior College District of Central Southwest Missouri, the college was founded with the name Heart of the Ozarks Community Technical College. Classes were initially held at Cox Medical Center North and in the newly named Graff Hall and Building A, which was formerly owned by Graff Area Vocational Technical Center. The next year, it began offering general education courses located in the North Town Mall.

September 1990 the schools founding president was chosen to be Dr. Norman K. Meyers. [3]

In 1994, the schools name was shortened to Ozarks Technical Community College. [4] [5]

In 2003, it became one of the first smoke-free campuses in the country. [6]

Academics

OTC provides accredited certificates, associate degrees, and other technical education programs. The school specializes in technical and vocational programs.

Vocational education

Beginning its life as Graff Vocational School, OTC continues to offer courses to high school students allowing them to earn college credit prior to graduation.

Center for Workforce Development

The Center for Workforce Development addresses the ever-changing needs of the Springfield workforce.

Bachelor's Program

In April 2021, Missouri's Coordinating Board for Higher Education approved the schools plans to offer a four-year program in respiratory therapy. [7]

Buildings

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Information Commons
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Lincoln Hall

Seven main buildings make up the Springfield campus. Graff Hall, and what is now Lincoln Hall were the first buildings when the college began. Lincoln Hall is listed on the National Register of Historical Places as one of the first African-American schools in Springfield. The Norman K. Meyers building was constructed in 1997 [4] [5]

The Robert W. Plaster Center for Advanced Manufacturing is the newest building on the campus built in 2022. It was funded by a property tax levy and private donations. [8]

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Robert W. Plaster Center for Advanced Manufacturing
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Graff Hall

Locations

The college has six campuses located around the southern Missouri. The main campus is located in Springfield. [9]

Notable alumni

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