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. It has six locations in southern Missiouri. 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

Seven main buildings make up the Springfield campus. Lincoln Hall, one of the original campus building, is listed on the National Register of Historical Places.

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.[4]

Robert W. Plaster Center for Advanced Manufacturing



Locations

The college has six campuses located around the southern Missouri. The main campus is located in Springfield.[5]

  • Springfield Campus
  • Richwood Valley Campus (Opened in 2007)
  • Table Rock Campus (Opened 2013)
  • Lebanon Center
  • Republic Center
  • Waynesville (Opened 2009)

Notable alumni

References
  1. "Chancellor's Bio". About Ozarks Technical Community College. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
  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. "Propelling Our Community's Workforce into the Future". Plaster Manufacturing Center. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
  5. "Locations". About Ozarks Technical Community College. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
  6. "Representative Elijah Haahr". OTC Foundation. Retrieved 2020-01-13.
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