Students heard from a panel of first generation students from a variety of career paths speak about obstacles they encountered while in college, how they found success, and what they learned along ...
November, 10 2023 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeParticipants will learn that emotional intelligence refers to the ability to identify and regulate their emotions and to use these abilities to communicate effectively and build healthy, productive...
October, 20 2023 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeStudents were taught how completion rate and GPA impact their ability to retain financial aid monies, including federal grants and loans. They also learned how to complete the SAP Appeal process if...
September, 18 2023 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeDuring the Fall 2023 TRiO Orientation, members met one another, received a folder of information regarding the program, and then listened to a presentation about overcoming the fear of failure.
September, 15 2023 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeLoving oneself is essential to personal growth and in developing healthy, happy relationships with others. This workshop focused on ways to promote self-care, establish boundaries, and realize our ...
February, 20 2023 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeThe Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) Dean's List recognizes the academic excellence of students in Fall 2022 who earned at least a 3.5 grade point average (GPA) while completing 12 ho...
January, 12 2023 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeStudents attended TRiO's annual bonfire and listened to local historian David Wolfe tell interesting ghost stories involving some of Kentucky and Owensboro's creepiest haunted places.
November, 04 2022 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeStudent attended a reading a presentation by the Fall 22 Common Reading author of In the Wild Light, Jeff Zentner.
October, 31 2022 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeIn this workshop, students learned all about loans, including principal, interest, grace period, default, and payment plans.
October, 06 2022 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeMath faculty Nathan Hirtz presented strategies to overcome math anxiety and ways to build up confidence when it comes to math.
September, 14 2022 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeTRiO members learned about the various services offered by TRiO Student Support Services, received instructions on accessing the TRiO Blackboard organization page, and were provided a folder of TRi...
September, 13 2022 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeAttended OCTC's Student Fest Fall '22 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 organiz...
August, 24 2022 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeStudents 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 Libr...
March, 14 2022 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeThe 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 ...
March, 11 2022 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeStudents 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...
January, 27 2022 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeThe Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) Dean's List recognizes Autumn Nicole Elmore for academic excellence in Fall 2021. These students earned at least a 3.5 grade point average (GPA) w...
January, 21 2022 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeThis workshop discussed the importance of dealing with mental health issues and strategies to reduce stress and anxiety. Participants were provided a stepping stone to paint, as painting allows us ...
November, 10 2021 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeStudents participated in a virtual learning session led by a Relationship Manager from the Handshake Career Placement Platform. After attending this session, students were able to create a profile ...
October, 22 2021 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeAttended the Domestic Violence Awareness Workshop hosted by OCTC's Counseling Center. The DDaviess County Domestic Violence Multidisciplinary Task Force presented to this workshop.
October, 22 2021 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeAttended a student discussion with OCTC President Dr. Scott Williams. Sponsored by the OCTC Student Government Association (SGA).
October, 18 2021 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeCollege can be confusing, especially for first-generation students. This workshop covered some college basics, such as academic plans, the differences between degrees (AA/AS/AAS), and the differenc...
October, 18 2021 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeStudents were given an academic planner and instructed on how to use it to effectively in hopes of helping them to stay on track with due dates and appointments, thus reducing stress and anxiety.
October, 18 2021 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeDuring the Fall 2021 Orientation session, students received a folder of information, including a list of tutoring resources, advising information, and calendar of TRiO-sponsored events. Sherry Lee ...
October, 18 2021 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeStudents attended an OCTC faculty led workshop on Time Management.
September, 24 2021 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeStudents attended a session with Jane Elliott, internationally known teacher, lecturer, diversity trainer, and recipient of the National Mental Health Association Award for Excellence in Education...
September, 24 2021 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeStudents were introduced to the Experiential Learning Center (ELC) by an ELC Success Coach. Students were introduced to the ELC Team and learned about services offered. Resume building, Internships...
September, 17 2021 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeAttended OCTC's Student Fest Fall '21 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 organi...
September, 07 2021 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeStudents attended OCTC's new student orientation - Pathfinder Day - held on the Main Campus. Pathfinder Day features an introduction to the OCTC campuses, campus tours, and a variety of introducti...
August, 26 2021 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeStudents attended a virtual workshop to explore different types of job interview formats, learn interview practice techniques, and listen to sample interview questions/answers.
May, 17 2021 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeStudents attended a virtual workshop to learn how to use the Am I Job Ready platform (which features soft skill assessments, career skills training videos and employee engagement tools) to help the...
May, 17 2021 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical College