Ouachita Technical College

6/23/2010 - LPN/RN A2 Assessment Test Registration

The A2 Assessment Test is given to students who are applying for the Practical Nursing or Registered Nursing program. Students who are taking the PN test will be tested over reading, grammar, vocabulary, math, and critical thinking. Students testing for the RN test will add Anat. & Phys.

You MUST report in by 8:30 to test or your slot will be given to a stand by. Cost of the test is $35. You will be required to show a picture ID.

There will be no testing on August 6th or 13th.

Click here to register for the A2 test

6/8/2010 - Request for 3rd Party Comments
Ouachita Technical College (OTC) is seeking comments from the public about the College in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. The College will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit September 20-21, 2010, by a team representing The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Ouachita Technical College has been accredited by the Commission since 2001. The team will review the institution’s ongoing ability to meet the Commission’s Criteria for Accreditation. The public is invited to submit comments regarding the college: Public Comment on Ouachita Technical College, The Higher Learning Commission, 30 North LaSalle St., Ste 2400, Chicago, IL 60602 Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academic programs. Comments must be in writing and signed; comments cannot be treated as confidential. The public may also submit comments electronically by accessing the Higher Learning Commission website at: http://www.ncahlc.org/information-for-the-public/third-party-comment.html. All comments must be received by August 20, 2010.

5/28/2010 - 2010 President's and Dean's List

Congratulations to the 2010 President’s and Dean’s Lists recipients! To view the full lists, click here.

5/26/2010 - Emergency Notification News

All students enrolled in Summer I or Summer II should have received an email with your initial username and password for our emergency notification system (SchoolCast). This email was sent to the email address we have for you in our Student Information System. If you did not receive this email, it may be because your email address on file is wrong or missing from our system.

If you have any questions about our emergency notification system or did not receive the email and need to establish an account, contact the helpdesk at 501.332.0285 or studenthelp@otcweb.edu. You may also update your email address on file through your Self-Service account. For additional information on our emergency notification system visit http://www.otcweb.edu/campus-info/schoolcastinfo.asp.

Everyone should log into the system and verify/update your contact information as soon as possible. This contact information is what we will use in case of an emergency or school closing.

5/20/2010 - Community Kitchen Survey

Ouachita Technical College and U of A Cooperative Extension Service are attempting to assess the community need for a USDA/FDA certified community Kitchen which will be located on the campus of Ouachita Technical College. This kitchen could be available many hours in the day or night for production cooking, baking, canning or bottling. If you have a favorite receipt that you would like to perfect and sell at restaurants, grocery stores, on-line or at farmer markets you could use this community kitchen for those purposes. If you are a farmer and raise raw products and want to can or bottle your crops / products you could use this community kitchen.

Our only requirement is that you attended a 15 to 20 hour training session on best practices, safety measures, and the art of labeling in selling your products. If you know someone that would have an interest in this certified Community Kitchen please pass this information on to them. You can take this survey on-line by clicking this linkClick here to take the survey

5/19/2010 - Online Course Access
Online course access will not be available until the first day of the semester. Your username and password will be sent to you in the mail about a week prior to the start of the semester. If you do not receive this mail or have other questions, contact the student helpdesk at 501.332.0285 or email studenthelp@otcweb.edu. Be sure to include your student ID number and name along with the nature of the problem if contacting the helpdesk by email.

5/5/2010 - Graduation Survey
Please visit this website to complete the graduation survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9VFW2V6

4/27/2010 - Complete a Spring 2010 Library evaluation
Please complete a Spring 2010 Library evaluation during the week of April 26th – 30th and then enter your name and phone number in a separate box for a drawing for prizes each day. Evaluation forms may be found on the library website (library.otcweb.edu), on the Intranet, or in print in the library. Turn them in at the circulation desk. We appreciate your responses and in the past, evaluations helped us to get more computers, scanners and headphones in the OTC library! We look forward to your responses and ideas for a better library.

4/14/2010 - Book BuyBack
BOOK BUYBACK MAY 5TH AND 6TH 9:00 TILL 6:00 IN THE BOOKSTORE-- MUST HAVE ID --THOSE TWO DAYS ONLY!

4/14/2010 - 2010 OTC Candidates for Graduation
Congratulations! The completion of your studies at Ouachita Technical College is rapidly approaching. The schedule of graduation activities includes 1) Graduation Practice in Malvern High School Auditorium at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 7, 2010; 2) Graduation Saturday, May 8, 2:00 p.m. in the Malvern High School Auditorium. Graduates should arrive by 1:15 p.m. and go to the cafeteria to complete robing and to line-up; 3) The Reception immediately following the graduation ceremony is in the Malvern High School Cafeteria. There is not a limit to the number of guest that you may have at either the ceremony or the reception.

4/13/2010 - OTC Graduation - May 8, 2010, at 2:00 p.m.
Commencement Exercises for Ouachita Technical College are Saturday, May 8, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. in the Malvern High School Auditorium. The community is invited to attend.

4/13/2010 - "Feed Your Body, Feed Your Soul"
The next BCM lunch, “Feed your body, feed your soul”, is scheduled for Wednesday, April 28 (drop-in) from 12:00-12:45 in room B107 with a short devotional around 12:15.

4/13/2010 - No Testing Friday April 16, 2010
There will be no testing on Friday April 16, 2010 for the Compass test or Nursing test.

4/13/2010 - Career Fair April 20, 9:00am to 12:00pm

Stop by the Great Room and learn about employment opportunities with state and local businesses.

Bring copies of your resume

Business casual attire preferred

4/12/2010 - Win prizes during National Library Week
OTC Library is celebrating National Library Week, April 11 – 17th. Stop by the library and answer questions correctly and enter drawings for prizes. Also view the Even Start Family Literacy Art from children ages birth to 36 months on display this week. Question for 1st day, Monday, April 12, 2010, is: Guess how many items are on the OTC Library database? (This number will include books, magazines, journals, videos, DVDS, newspapers, archives, etc. The number closest will win a prize.) Prizes may include anOTC Tote Bag, OTC T-shirt, OTC notebook, Western Sizzlin 8 oz. steak dinner, free taco from Taco Bell, Pizza Hut lunch buffet, Pizza for Less 1 large 1 topping pizza, Pizza Pro gift certificate, bookmarks, pencils and more! You must put your answer in the box at the circulation desk to be eligible to win. No emails accepted. Good Luck!

4/5/2010 - SGA Elections, Lunch, and Big Prizes

Student Body Officer Elections April 5th & 6th

1st Vote
2nd Get a ticket
3rd Eat
4th Register

Drop ticket off, with contact information, in the Eagles Nest to be entered in drawing for the prizes:

New Laptop
2 $100.00 Walmart gift cards
2 $50.00 On the Border gift cards
2 $50.00 Olive garden gift cards
4 OTC Gift bags
4 $25.00 Walmart gift cards
20 $25.00 Walmart gift cards

OTC Students Only

One Prize per Student

4/1/2010 - Did You Know
Here are some important or unusual facts and information about Malvern’s own Ouachita Technical College: To find out more. Please visit

http://otcweb.edu/campus-info/good_to_know.asp

3/30/2010 - Summer/Fall 2010 Schedule of Classes
The Summer/Fall 2010 Schedule of Classes is now available for viewing.

Summer / Fall 2010 Schedule of Classes

3/30/2010 - 2010-2011 Catalog
The 2010-2011 Catalog is now available for viewing.

2010-2011 Catalog

3/30/2010 - High Calorie Burning Boot Camp
Spring Special - 8 Weeks for $100! A vigorous total body workout in a short 45 minute session BOOT CAMP BENEFITS INCLUDE: Weight Loss, Muscle Toning, Increased Cardio & Strength Endurance, Increased Energy, Healthier Lifestyle, Improved Bone Density! BOOT CAMP uses proven techniques of resistance and cardiovascular training to boost the body’s metabolism and burn more calories through out the day, resulting in successful weight loss! Class meets 3 days a week and will be broken down into the following: Mondays - (4:00 or 5:45) at OTC: Body Weight Training Tuesdays - (5:30) at the Malvern Boys Club: All Cardio, Zumba Fitness Thursdays - (4:00 or 5:45) at OTC: Interval Training Classes will begin Monday, April 12th at OTC. Once signed up, you can come at either class time! For registration or more information call Brooke at 501-815-3643. BEGIN YOUR HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE NOW!!

3/23/2010 - Graduation Survey
Please visit this website to complete the graduation survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9VFW2V6

3/18/2010 - Arkansas Lottery Scholarship Deadline
Deadline for the Arkansas Academic Challenge Lottery Scholarship is June 1. Click here to apply. https://www.ark.org/adhe_financialaid/login.aspx

3/1/2010 - Spring and Summer Graduates

Spring and Summer Graduates

Are you graduating? Are you completing your course of study for a technical certificate or an associate degree in spring 2010 or in summer I, II, III 2010? If so, you must apply for graduation. Download the Application for Graduation, complete it and return to Linda Johnson, Registrar in Student Affairs. Return applications by March 17, 2010.

Cap and gown may be ordered free of charge in the Ouachita Technical Bookstore. The order must be placed by March 17, 2010.

2/25/2010 - Library Book Exchange

If you want a book to read in your free time, take one from the Book Exchange. You can keep the book as long as you want; there are not due dates or late fees.

If you have a book you don't want anymore, leave it at the Book Exchange so others can enjoy it; all the books in the Book Exchange are donations from students, faculty, and staff.

The Book Exchange is located on a cart in the front of the Library next to the children’s books. Stop by and see what is available.

3/9/2010 - Fall 2010 Financial Aid Deadline
Priority Deadline for Fall 2010 financial aid application is May 1. Apply Here for Federal aid.

2/15/2010 - No test of our emergency notification system 02/15
There will be no test of our emergency notification system on February 15th as we had a very good response to the emails and text messages sent out the week prior announcing the early distribution of PELL refunds.

2/12/2010 - Practical Nursing Entrance Testing

The test will be given every Friday at 9am until February 26th. Prospective students will need to preregister by clicking the link below. The cost will be $35 and may be paid that day in the business office. Testers will need to arrive in Student Affairs 30 minutes before testing time. If you are not here by 8:30, your space will be given to another who is standing by. The PN test will cover reading, writing, math, and critical thinking skills and will take approximately four and half hours. Study guides are available in the OTC bookstore.

Click here to schedule a testing time

2/11/2010 - Pell Refund Check Distribution
Due to the threat of inclement weather on Friday, OTC will begin to distribute Pell refund checks today (Thursday) beginning at 3:00 pm. in the Business Office. Someone from the business office will be here to distribute checks on Friday, regardless of the weather conditions.

2/10/2010 - 2008 Doctorate Recipients with CC Credits

It is well documented that 2-year college students do well at the next level – at the university. A University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) source indicates that 80% of its bachelor degree graduates have college credits earned from a college other than UALR. Now, new research shows that 2-year college students also do well at the highest levels of university graduate schools. New research on 2008 doctoral recipients shows 1 in 5 (almost 20%) earned college credits from a community college.

Dr. Jim Purcell, State Higher Education Director, is proud of that and sent out the notice about this new finding.

2/10/2010 - Possible Name Change Information
As Ouachita Technical College approaches its twentieth year as a college, the institution is entering a new phase in its history and for a variety of reasons, OTC should consider a new name. The current name fosters a misperception, conveying a limited scope of the college. As OTC enters an important era in its history, a new name will add to the awareness that the college is fulfilling its mission in diverse ways. The new name will not only reflect the currency of the variety of educational services of the college, but it will position the college for growth and expansion in the years to come. Renaming the institution will convey to the community a more dynamic approach to the multi-faceted mission of the college.
Click here for more information.

2/9/2010 - OTC Name Change Survey
Please click on the link below to take the survey for the OTC name change. You can only take the survey once. Thank you! https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LRBD5RR

2/9/2010 - February High Calorie-Burning Boot Camp
A vigorous total body workout in a short 45 minute to 1 hour session. Class meets at OTC on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, for 5 weeks beginning February 15th. Class times are 4:00, 4:45 and 5:45 p.m. Once signed up you can come at either class time. For registration or more information, call Brooke at 501-815-3643. Begin your healthier lifestyle now!

2/8/2010 - Second Test of our Campus Alert System

We will be conducting the second test of the spring semester of our Campus Alert System (SchoolCast) on Monday afternoon, February 15th. All students should have received an email with the username and password needed to login to the system and update their contact information. A very small percentage of students have logged into SchoolCast to update their contact information. If you do not have your correct phone information in SchoolCast, you will not receive telephonic notification of campus emergencies or closings.

You may contact the student helpdesk at 501.332.0285 or stop by the helpdesk located on the second floor of the Arts & Sciences building if you have questions. In the event of campus closings or other emergencies, this is the quickest way to receive alerts and other important announcements. Only emergency messages will be sent to telephones and mobile phones. Email will be used for all non-emergency communications.

2/8/2010 - Electrical Apprenticeship classes cancelled 02/08
Electrical Apprenticeship classes for Monday, February 8th, have been cancelled. Apprentices should contact their instructor.

2/5/2010 - (Update)Intermittent access to online courses
Connections have been restored. We will continue to monitor the situation during the weekend.

2/4/2010 - Grants Available for TRiO Students
“Grant Aid” will be available to qualifying TRiO students. Students will be selected on the amount of participation in the TRiO Student Support Services Program as well as G.P.A. Come on in and ask us about YOUR chances of receiving some MONEY!!

2/9/2010 - February High Calorie-Burning Boot Camp
A vigorous total body workout in a short 45 minute to 1 hour session. Class meets at OTC on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, for 5 weeks beginning February 15th. Class times are 4:00, 4:45 and 5:45 p.m. Once signed up you can come at either class time. For registration or more information, call Brooke at 501-815-3643. Begin your healthier lifestyle now!

2/3/2010 - Family/Community Night

Monday, February 22nd 3:30 to 6:30

Bring your Family & Friends

Meet Faculty & Staff

Campus Tours

Student Organizations

2/2/2010 - You're invited to join OTC's BCM
Baptist Collegiate Ministry or BCM, the largest collegiate organization of Christian students in Arkansas and in the United States, is interested in recruiting students to participate in the BCM student organization at Ouachita Technical College. Some of the purposes of BCM are to encourage student fellowship, to develop leadership skills, and to organize students for service and ministry projects, both on- and off-campus. BCM will welcome any student enrolled at OTC. If you are interested in the BCM, please contact Terri Colananni, faculty advisor, at terric@otcweb.edu or 501-332-0240.

1/27/2010 - Campus Alert System Test Results

A test of our emergency notification system was conducted on Monday, January 25th. This test was done using all communication methods available (text message, email, telephone messages). If you did not receive these messages, it may be because you have not updated your contact information in SchoolCast. You should have received an email with your username and password to SchoolCast in order to add your contact information.

If you did not receive this email or do not remember your login information, stop by the helpdesk located on the second floor of the Arts & Science building for assistance. The helpdesk can be reached at 501.332.0285. The only way to receive emergency notifications is to make sure you have the correct contact information in SchoolCast.

We plan on conducting a second test sometime in the next few weeks so you still have time to update your information.

1/21/2010 - Campus Alert System Test

We will be conducting the first test of the spring semester of our Campus Alert System (SchoolCast) on Monday afternoon, January 25th. All students should have received an email with the username and password needed to login to the system and update their contact information. If you did not receive this email we may not have the correct email address for you on file.You can verify your email by logging into Self-Service and selecting the "My Profile" and account information. You may update your email address from there.

2/10/2010 - Practical Nursing Entrance Testing

OTC will begin testing for the PN program starting January 22nd. The test will be given every Friday at 9am until February 26th. Prospective students will need to preregister by clicking the link below. The cost will be $35 and may be paid that day in the business office. Testers will need to arrive in Student Affairs 30 minutes before testing time. If you are not here by 8:30, your space will be given to another who is standing by. The PN test will cover reading, writing, math, and critical thinking skills and will take approximately four and half hours. Study guides are available in the OTC bookstore.

Click here to schedule a testing time

1/19/2010 - Course Homepage Issues (Update)
The course homepages in Self-Service are back online.

1/13/2010 - Self-Service Scheduled Maintenance
We will be performing upgrades on our student information system Friday, January 15th beginning at 10:00 am and should be complete by 3:00 pm. Self-Service and the course home pages will not be available during this upgrade. Other web services will not be impacted by this upgrade.

1/13/2010 - Campus Alert System Changes (SchoolCast)
Due to changes in how information is stored in our student information system, changes to how we load contact information into our emergency alert system has changed. We will no longer upload telephone or mobile phone contact information for students each semester. We will upload the email address we have on file and a user name and password will be sent to that address to access our emergency alert system (SchoolCast). Once you receive this login information, you will need to update your telephone contact information. This system will be used to notify you of campus closings and emergencies. To help ensure your safety, you are encouraged to list at least one telephone contact i.e. your mobile number or home number.

1/7/2010 - Spring 2010 Cancelled Classes

The list of cancelled classes for the spring 2010 semester can be found here http://www.otcweb.edu/news/spring_2010_cancelled_class_list.pdf

1/7/2010 - Practical Nursing Information Sessions
Practical Nursing information meetings will be held every Friday beginning January 22nd, 2010 until February 26th, 2010 at 9:00 am or 1:00 pm. The deadline for application to the fall 2010 Practical Nursing class is March 1st, 2010.

11/30/2009 - VA Education Benefits Press Release
The Department of Veterans Affairs has made funds available for Veteran students who are still awaiting their education benefit claim to be processed. Eligible veterans can receive up to a $3000 advance, which will be recouped from future benefit payments. If you are a student who applied for one of VA’s education programs and have not yet received your monthly benefit payment for the Fall 2009 term, you can request a one-time advance payment at your local VA Regional Office or through VA’s website, www.va.gov.

11/19/2009 - LPN Pinning Ceremony Rescheduled
The LPN Pinning Ceremony has been rescheduled for Friday Dec. 11, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. at the First Baptist Church on Main St. in Malvern, Arkansas. This is due to the Malvern Christmas Parade that was also scheduled the same night on Thursday Dec. 10, 2009.

11/5/2009 - Network Maintenance
Between the hours of 8:00am and 12:00noon on friday, November 6th, we will be conducting maintenance on our network. Self-Service and BlackBoard (online courses) will be unavailable during this time. Everything should be back on-line no later than 12:00

11/3/2009 - BOOKBUY BACK
BOOKBUY BACK FOR THE FALL SEMESTER WILL BE DECEMBER 9TH AND 10TH IN THE BOOKSTORE FROM 9AM TILL 6PM THOSE TWO DAYS ONLY. YOU MUST HAVE YOUR STUDENT ID OR PICTURE ID.

11/2/2009 - SAEA pie in the face results

SAEA would like to say a big THANK YOU to Kathy and Pat for their wonderfully gracious participation in the Pie in the Face contest. Kathy came in top finisher at the last moment (thanks to David) and Pat came in second. The preliminary amount raised is around one hundred fifty five dollars and we will send out the final amount once the bank counts all those pennies!

Thank you to Billy and Destiny for buying chances to throw the pie and also doing a wonderful job of it, I might add. To watch a video on You Tube of Pat receiving the pie, follow this link.

11/2/2009 - Graduation Survey

If you are graduating this semester, please take this survey. A drawing of all the entries will be held in December for a $50.00 Walmart gift card.
To take the survey, click here.

10/28/2009 - Costume Contest Reminder
OTC will be sponsoring a themed costume contest on Thursday, October 29th to wrap up the conclusion of Cyber Security Awareness month. The theme of the contest is dual purposed; first to promote Cyber Security Awareness and second to promote awareness of the flu pandemic that is sweeping across the globe. For more information, visit http://www.otcweb.edu/computer-services/costume_contest.asp

10/26/2009 - An Evening with Sean Michel

Monday November 2, 6:30 - 8:30pm in the OTC Great Room, OTC and the MBSF welcome Sean Michel. For more information, visit this page.

Sean Michel is a Christian musician who hails from Bryant, Arkansas. He is known for his appearance on American Idol Season 6. In summer of 2009, he released an 8 song EP titled “I Know I’ve Been Converted,” and continues to gain a growing fan base worldwide. Sean makes an impression with his long hair and beard, but is most remembered for his soulful vocal style.

10/26/2009 - Spring 2010 Schedule Now Available

The Spring 2010 schedule is now available for download. Click here to get your copy.

10/23/2009 - Course Home Pages Update
The Course Home Pages are now back online.

10/23/2009 - Fall Festival 23 October

The Fall Festival will be held on 23 October beginning at 5:30 pm.

10/23/2009 - Possible Name Change Information

As Ouachita Technical College approaches its twentieth year as a college, the institution is entering a new phase in its history and for a variety of reasons, OTC should consider a new name. The current name fosters a misperception, conveying a limited scope of the college. As OTC enters an important era in its history, a new name will add to the awareness that the college is fulfilling its mission in diverse ways. The new name will not only reflect the currency of the variety of educational services of the college, but it will position the college for growth and expansion in the years to come. Renaming the institution will convey to the community a more dynamic approach to the multi-faceted mission of the college. Click here for more information on this subject.

10/12/2009 - TRiO Student Support Services Open House
October 20th 2009. Drop in between 9 am and 2 pm in the TRiO office areas. Refreshments will be served

10/6/2009 - Costume Contest
OTC will be sponsoring a themed costume contest on Thursday, October 29th to wrap up the conclusion of Cyber Security Awareness month. The theme of the contest is dual purposed; first to promote Cyber Security Awareness and second to promote awareness of the flu pandemic that is sweeping across the globe. For more information, visit http://www.otcweb.edu/computer-services/costume_contest.asp

10/1/2009 - Cyber Security Awareness Month
Governor Mike Beebe has declared October 2009 as Cyber Security Awareness Month. To view the official proclamation, follow this link. Visit the Computer Services Department's security web page to view additional information on Cyber Security. Be sure to visit the media links to view some interesting videos made by college students across the country.

8/31/2009 - Update or get new Student ID/Library Card
Update or get a new student ID/Library Card before September 30, 2009 at no charge. Cost for a new card after this date will be $5.00.

8/20/2009 - Emergency Alert Information
Monday, August 24th we will upload emergency contact information from our database to SchoolCast, our emergency notification system. An email will be sent to the email address we have on file for you with your connection information. It is important that we have a valid email address on record for you. You can verify your address by logging into Self-Service and clicking the "My Profile" tab. Under Account Information you can verify or change your email address. For more information on SchoolCast, visit http://www.otcweb.edu/campus-info/schoolcastinfo.asp

8/20/2009 - No Testing on September 4th
Due to the All Hands Meeting on September 4th, Student Affairs will not be able to offer any testing that morning or in the afternoon.

8/11/2009 - Post 9/11 GI Bill Website
The Post-9/11 GI Bill Website now offers a step-by-step guide on what to consider and how to apply, including an estimator to help eligible individuals determine how much money they are eligible for. The intent is to make this process as easy and straight forward as possible and to alleviate any confusion that claimants might have.

The new step by step guide is available at: http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/CH33/step-by-step.htm

8/6/2009 - CLASS ADDED FALL SCHEDULE
DATA1123 32 Fundamentals of Information Technology, an online class with instructor C. Boyett, has been added to the 2009 fall schedule.

8/6/2009 -
ADDITION TO CLASS SCHEDULE DATA1123 32 Fundamental of Information Technology Online has been added to the fall 2009 schedule of classes.

8/3/2009 - New Student Printing Policy
A new student printing policy is in effect. Students will be given a $15.00 credit each semester for printing. For each black and white page printed. $0.10 will be deducted from this credit. For each color print job, $0.40 will be deducted. For more information and how you can add print credits to your account, visit http://www.otcweb.edu/computer-services/students/printing.asp

7/15/2009 - BOOK BUYBACK
BOOK BUYBACK FOR SUMMER II AND III CLASSES WILL BE JULY 3OTH IN THE BOOKSTORE FROM 9:00 TILL 6:00. MUST HAVE PHOTO ID AND ALL MATERIALS THAT WERE INCLUDED WITH THE TEXT BOOK.

6/30/2009 - Enrollment Verification
Ouachita Technical College has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to provide enrollment verifications. For more information on this visit http://www.otcweb.edu/current-students/enrollverify.asp

6/16/2009 - Authors visit OTC Library next Tuesday June 23rd
Please mark your calendars to attend the book discussion of A Long Hard Road to Freedom by co-authors Mr. Petrus Lai Nguyen and Ms. Derlyne Gibson next Tuesday, June 23rd at 10 a.m. in the OTC Library magazine section. From Vietnam to Arkansas, this is the story of one man’s courageous pursuit of freedom. They will discuss their book and offer a question and answer session, and be available for autographs. This is part of the “If All Arkansas Read the Same Book” campaign and we are lucky to have been chosen as one of their stops across Arkansas during June.

6/11/2009 - Emergency Alert System Test
On June 24th, OTC will be conducting a test of our Emergency Alert System. All students should have received an email with their username and password to our alert system. If you have not received this email it may be because your information is incorrect in our student information system. Contact the helpdesk for assistance in getting your username and password. Prior to the test on the 24th, please update your information in our alert system. Remember that any information you update in the alert system will not update your information in our student information system. For more information on this visit http://www.otcweb.edu/campus-info/schoolcast_stu.asp

6/11/2009 - Updating Your Ethnicity and Race
In order to comply with new federal reporting requirements, everyone needs to update their race and ethnicity. You can do this through Self-Service by logging in to your account and click the My Profile tab. You will see the Ethnicity and Race link. Once you have updated/verified your information, don’t forget to click the save button at the bottom of the page.

6/8/2009 - Online Course Maintenance
There will be a short downtime on the Blackboard server starting at 8:30 AM on June 19, 2009. This downtime is required to facilitate license renewal on the server software. Expect this downtime to last around 20 minutes.

6/1/2009 - Attention Summer 1 and Summer 2 Students
All students enrolled in Summer 1 and Summer 2 courses should have received an email from our emergency notification system advising you of your username and password. If you did not receive this email, contact the helpdesk @ 332.0285 or email studenthelp@otcweb.edu. For more information on our emergency notification system, visit http://www.otcweb.edu/campus-info/schoolcast_stu.asp

5/26/2009 - Winner Announced!
Congratulations to Jennifer Hamby, 2009 OTC graduate and winner of a $50 gift certificate. Jennifer's name was drawn from the names of all of the students who participated in the Graduate Survey.