Katie Ballard

Majoring in My Undergraduate Major Was Psychology; My Master Of Arts Is In Higher Education
Owensboro Community and Technical College
From Owensboro, KY

I love helping students figure out and plan their future career path! I have worked in higher education for almost 30 years to include academic advising , career planning, and helping students plan their four-year college transfer. Most people know: I LOVE coffee :), enjoy the college atmosphere and meeting new students each semester! Most people don't know: I was born in Taiwan; am from eastern Kentucky (very small town) and believe it or not majored in Theatre one year in college!

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Education

Western Kentucky University
Owensboro Community and Technical College

Katie in the News

OCTC Honors Employees with Annual Awards

2021 OCTC EXCELLENCE AWARDS Owensboro Community & Technical College's (OCTC) annual employee awards program was held April 22, 2022, delayed from November due to COVID restrictions. The Awards of Excellence are the pinnacle awards, chosen from nomin...

May, 03 2022 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical College

OCTC Hosts Transfer Fair

One part of the Owensboro Community & Technical College's (OCTC) mission is preparing students to transfer to universities. Students and alumni who intend to transfer can learn more about their university of interest and connect directly with represent...

September, 23 2021 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical College

OCTC Opens Pathfinder Den

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 m...

September, 23 2019 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical College

OCTC Implements a Master Advisors Program

Given the importance of academic advising to student success, a team of Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) faculty and staff created and developed an intensive six-part training plan: the Master Advisors program. It is designed to ensure ...

May, 31 2018 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical College

Visit by Fall 2016 Common Reading author, Mary Ann Taylor-Hall

Attended a reading by Mary Ann Taylor-Hall, author of Come & Go Molly Snow - In Blandford Hall on the Main Campus, October 24, 2016.

November, 02 2016 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical College

Achievements Added by Katie

Katie Ballard was recognized for earning a spot on the Dean's List

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Activities

KCTCS Transfer Peer Team Executive Committee

Spring 2012 - Fall 2015 - Owensboro Community and Technical College

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Work Experience

Counselor/Advisor at Owensboro Community & Technical College

I assist students with: academic advising, career planning, career assessments, preparing for job search, building a resume, and advising toward transfer to a four-year college or university.

August 2001 - Present

TRIO program Counselor at Morehead State University

August 1991 - May 1994

Director or England Air Force Base Extended College Center at Saint Leo University

Inaugural director of a new extended campus program on an Air Force Base. Hired faculty, recruited and advised students. Responsible for all aspects including budget for this program.

June 1989 - May 1991

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