Ozarks Technical Community College

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. Students can earn a one-year certificate, two-year Associate of Applied Science degree (A.S.) or Associate of Arts degree (A.A.). In 1996, OTC received accreditation from the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. In Spring 2007, OTC received approval from the Higher Learning Commission to deliver all of its degree programs online. The college had a fall 2019 enrollment of 11,758 students.[2]

Ozarks Technical Community College
TypePublic community college
EstablishedApril 3, 1990
Academic affiliations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
PresidentHal H. Higdon[1]
Students11,758 [2]
Location
Springfield
,
Missouri
,
United States
ColorsBlue and White
MascotOzzy the Eagle
Websitewww.otc.edu

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 of 2021, Missouri’s Coordinating Board for Higher Education approved the schools plans to offer a four-year program in respiratory therapy.[3]

Buildings

Lincoln Hall, one of the original campus building, is listed on the National Register of Historical Places.

Notable alumni

References
  1. https://about.otc.edu/chancellor/chancellor-bio/
  2. "Trends in Headcount Enrollment, 2013-2019". Missouri Department of Higher Education. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
  3. Riley, Claudette. "First in Missouri: Two community colleges, including OTC, to offer bachelor's degree". Springfield News-Leader. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
  4. "Representative Elijah Haahr". OTC Foundation. Retrieved 2020-01-13.
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