11/18/2008 - Have You Applied for Graduation? If you are completing your course of study in December, you must complete an application for graduation and visit with the Registrar. Applications may be downloaded from the OTC web site or you may pick one up in the Office of Student. Affairs .
11/13/2008 - Important Information about Network Accounts There seems to be a number of “phishing” attempts being made to try and get users to disclose e-mail user names and passwords. Ouachita Technical College will never ask you for your account information in such a manner. If you have any doubts or questions, please call the helpdesk at 501.332.0285.
11/10/2008 - Book BuyBack, Two Days ONLY, December 10-11th, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. These two days only in the the bookstore. ID is required.
11/5/2008 - UCA Representative Visit on Thursday, November 13th, in Arts & Sciences Building University of Central Arkansas (UCA) representative will be in the Arts & Sciences Building on Thursday, November 13th from 9-12.
11/3/2008 - Change in Self-Service Address We have added a security certificate to Self-Service. The new address is updated on the link on our home page. If you have the address bookmarked you will need to update it with the new address. The only change in the address is the s in https.
10/18/2008 - Chili Luncheon, Wednesday, October 29th, Cost $4.00 In Eagle's Nest A Chili luncheon will be provided on Wednesday, October 29th in the Eagles Nest for a cost of $4.00 a bowl.
All proceeds will go to OTC SkillsUSA Chapter.
10/17/2008 - New Course for Spring 2009
(GBUS 2023) BUSINESS STATISTICS Business Statistics, a transferrable sophomore-level core business course, will be offered in the classroom this coming Spring 2009 semester. It will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Mr. Tony Hunnicutt will be the instructor. For more information about the course, contact Mr. Hunnicutt by phone at 501.332.0206 or by email at thunnicutt@otcweb.edu.
New for Spring 2009--Medical Office Administration Evening Program
Do you work in the medical field? Do you work full-time? Do you need more training to advance at your job? Then OTC has the answer for you. Beginning January 2009, you can take medical office classes in the evening.
Medical Coding I, Mondays 6:00-8:50 p.m.
Medical Office Administration, Tuesdays 6:00-8:50 p.m.
Judy Howard, CPC, Certified Professional Coder, and employed by Pinnacle Physicians Group, will be the instructor for both courses. For more information, contact Mrs. Sherree Hughes, OTC’s Medical Office Administration Program Coordinator, by phone at 501.332.0229 or by email at shughes@otcweb.edu.
10/13/2008 - U of A at Fayetteville Representative Visit, Tuesday, Oct.28th Jeffery Kerney from U of A at Fayetteville will be visiting the campus on Tuesday, October 28th from 8:45 -10:45 in the Arts & Sciences building.
10/13/2008 - SkillsUSA Taco Luncheon, Wed., Oct 15th SkillsUSA will be serving tacos and burritos tomorrow, Wednesday, from 11:00 - 1:00 in the eagle's nest.
Taco = .50
Burrito = $1.00
All profits go to support College SkillsUSA
10/13/2008 - 5th Annual Fall Festival, Oct 24th, 4:30-7:30 p.m. at OTC
WHERE: OUACHITA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
WHEN: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2008
TIME: 4:30PM – 7:30PM
COST: FREE
2007 Fall Festival
Activies are as follows:
HAYRIDE, BOUNCE HOUSE, CANDY, GAMES, FACE PAINTING, AND HAUNTED HOUSE. PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS WITH YOUR CHOICE OF BACKGROUND, FOOD, AND POPCORN WILL BE FOR SALE.
10/10/2008 - National Cyber Security Awareness Month - October 2008
Cyber Security: It's Up 2 U
The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), a consortium of government agencies and private industry sponsors, brings you National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) in October 2008.
National Cyber Security Awareness Month is a national campaign designed to increase the public’s awareness of cyber security and crime issues, so that users can take precautions to avoid these threats on the Internet. The month will feature public relations activities, educational programs, events and initiatives throughout October that targets home users, small businesses, education audiences (K-12 and higher education), and child safety online.
Congratulations to Mr. Tony Hunnicutt! He was the winner of a his and her fragrance set and two Magic Springs season passes raffled of by Student Arkansas Education Association. Thank you to all who supported us!
9/18/2008 - Dedication of Our New Arts and Sciences Center
The dedication ceremony for our new Arts and Sciences Center will be Friday, September 19, 2008, at 11:00 a.m.
9/16/2008 - New Self-Service Instructions
We have moved the IQ Web application to a new system called Self-Service. In order for students to view mid-term and final grades this semester and to register for Spring 2009 courses beginning in November you must request a new Self-Service account. For instructions on how to register for a new Self-Service account, please visit www.otcweb.edu/computer-services/ss_info.asp
It is very important that you follow the instructions especially the verification of your email address. You will need to know your System ID (Student ID), date of birth, and a valid email address recorded in our information system. Updating your email address now will ensure that you receive emergency and routine announcements from our emergency notification system. If you received an email that notified you of the campus closing a few weeks ago, your email address should be valid but please take the time to verify this information.
If you need assistance in identifying your student id and verifying your email address please contact Student Affairs at 501.332.0280 or the college helpdesk at 501.332.0285. You may also stop by the helpdesk located on the second floor of the Arts and Sciences building across from the computer lab.
9/12/2008 - Financial Aid Refund Checks Have Been Delayed
Financial Aid refund checks have been delayed until: Federal Pell Grant - September 26Federal Loans - October 3
9/8/2008 - Volleyball Cancelled Today - Rescheduled for next Monday
Today's monthly volleyball game has been cancelled due to SGA meeting. It has been resheduled for Monday, September 15th at 3:00 p.m.
8/22/2008 - Important Announcement for Faculty and Staff
Ouachita Technical College has implemented a new emergency notification system, SchoolCast. This system provides messaging via multiple communication vehicles – email, text messages, cell or land line voice calls, and PDAs/Blackberries. OTC will be using this system for emergency purposes, as well as, administrative announcements.
You can log onto www.myschoolcast.com and verify your information. Your username and password were provided to your during the first week of school.
Student Government Association meeting for today has been cancelled.
8/22/2008 - Important Announcement for Students
Ouachita Technical College is implementing a new emergency notification system, SchoolCast. This system provides messaging via multiple communication vehicles – email, text messages, cell or land line voice calls, and PDAs/Blackberries. OTC will be using this system for emergency purposes, as well as, administrative announcements.
8/21/2008 - College Representative Upcoming Campus Visits
Please be advised that currently there are three College Representatives scheduled to visit OTC. They are as follows:
August 27th University of Phoenix – Sharon Lanier – 10 – 1 pm
October 9th Franklin University – Joyce Upham – 9 -1 pm
October 27th Baptist Health Schools of Little Rock – Melissa Jackson – 10 -12
Posters will be up and it will also be aired on the Eagle’s Nest television for the students to pencil in these dates. Representative will have a table set-up outside of the Student Lounge as usual.
Let’s encourage our students to take advantage of the opportunity to talk with these individuals.
8/7/2008 - Network Maintenance The Ouachita Technical College website and IQ Web will not be available on 8 August 2008 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in order to accomplish scheduled maintenance.
7/31/2008 - All Administration Offices Closed, August 11th, 8 - 1:00 p.m.
All administration offices will be closed until 1:00 p.m. on August 11th. No registration or payments will be made at this time. Normal business will reside at 1:00 p.m.
7/1/2008 - Blackboard Maintenance Blackboard (WebCT) will be offline for 1 hour on 3 July 2008 from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. as we update our license.
6/23/2008 - Online Server is Back Online The replacement parts have arrived and everything seems to be up and running now with Blackboard.
6/22/2008 - Online Server is Off-Line -UPDATE
The replacement parts should be here Monday afternoon. We hope to have everything back online by the close of business.
The online server has experienced a processor failure and will be off-line until the problem can be resolved. We will try and have the server back online by Monday afternoon.
6/19/2008 - Volleyball and Basketball Offered 1st and 3rd Monday of Each Month
ATTENTION STUDENTS!
WHAT: VOLLEYBALL AND BASKETBALL
WHERE: BEHIND OTC
WHEN: 1st and 3rd MONDAY OF EACH MONTH STARTING AT 3:30
COST: FREE!!!
If you are interested in playing recreational volleyball and/or basketball, the student body and faculty have been approved to meet on the first and third Monday of every month to play on the court located on the left side of the school between the Allied Health Building and the Cosmetology Building.
The games will begin in July and run through October. There will be no fee of any kind, and you are encouraged to bring a friend to join the fun whether or not they are enrolled here at OTC.
The only requirement is that everyone who plays must sign a waiver stating that OTC will not be held responsible for any injury occurring during this time.
Please make an effort to join us in taking advantage of this opportunity for student fellowship and to make use of the facilities we are paying for.
Sincerely,
Christina Cantrell
Student Ambassador
6/5/2008 - Construction News
With the completion of the new building fast approaching, preparations will begin this summer to relocate a few services, classrooms and labs to new locations on campus. Every effort will be made to minimize the disruption of student computer services during the summer months. These projects will begin on 9 June 2008 and should be complete by the beginning of the fall semester.
The general use computer lab located in room B203 will be relocated to the second floor of the new building in room I203. This new lab will be ready by the start of the fall semester. Tutoring services will move from B203 to A303 and A304. 15 internet ready computers will be available in A305. 19 computers with common applications and internet access will still be available for use in the library.
The Med-Pro Ed program will be relocated from the Allied Health building to room B203. Considerable remolding will need to be accomplished which will require that the computers be removed from B203. Beginning in early June, we will remove these computers and begin upgrading them so that we can relocate them to the new lab. During this time, the computers in A305 and the library can be used for internet access and general use.
Helpdesk services will be relocated temporarily to the computer services area located in room C109 and C112. Students can still request assistance with user names, passwords, and technical assistance with Blackboard by emailing studenthelp@otcweb.edu, by telephone at 501.332.0285 or 501.337.5000 extension 1185. Students can also stop by the computer services office area or use the “Live Help” program located on our home page. Faculty and staff helpdesk procedures will remain the same.
Once the new building is occupied, student helpdesk services will be relocated to the office across from the general use computer lab in room I204. General technology questions, wireless access, network accounts and student email accounts will be handled from this location.
6/3/2008 - (Update) Internet Connectivity Problems
Our internet bandwidth has been restored to normal capacity
Ouachita Technical College is experiencing connection problems to the internet. We are working to get this problem corrected. Our bandwidth is limited at the moment and you may experience problems connecting to your online courses and other web applications. We will update this announcement when services are restored to normal capacity.
5/28/2008 - President’s and Dean’s List
The President’s and Dean’s list have been announced for the Spring 2008 term.
5/20/2008 - $50 Gift Card Winner! Congratulation to Nancy Williams whose name was drawn for the $50 gift card in the Graduate Survey Contest.
Nancy is a Spring 2008 Business Technology graduate.
5/13/2008 - Summer I and Summer II Tuition Deadline
Students, Just a Reminder: The last day to pay your summer I and summer II tuition is at the close of the day, Monday, May 19, 2008. The business office will close at 1:00 on Friday.
Come by the business office to make arrangements. Payments may also be made online through your I.Q. Web account.
If no payment or financial aid is showing on your account by May 19, 2008 Your Classes Will Be Dropped. You may not get the classes you need.
4/24/2008 - Graduation Survey for Spring 2008.
If you are a Spring 2008 graduate or a Summer 2008 graduate, please complete the following survey. This anonymous survey is to help Ouachita Technical College to better serve our students. Please take the time to answer it. The survey will be kept open until May 15. The names of those students completing the survey are kept in a separate file to assure anonymity. Those names will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card on May 16. The winner’s name will be posted on this web site after personal notification.
2/29/2008 - New Students If you will be a new student at OTC in Summer 2008 or Fall 2008, complete the application for admission and submit the required admission documents as soon as possible. By submitting information early your registration will not be delayed.
2/29/2008 - Spring/Summer Graduates Are you completing you course of study in Spring or Summer 2008? If so, download the Graduation Application from the web page. Send or bring the completed form to Linda Johnson, Registrar.
2/7/2008 - Four Tax Breaks for College Students
Visit this web site for important tax information for College Students and Recent Grads
1/10/2008 - $50 Gift Card Winner! Congratulations Phillip Gilmore! Phillip's name was drawn from the December graduates who completed the on line Graduate Survey.
9/12/2007 - Application Period Extended for GO! Grant The GO! Opportunities Grant Program is a grant that is awarded based on financial need. Eligibility is based on a family’s adjusted gross income as reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For a family with one dependent child, the maximum adjusted gross income is $25,000. For each additional dependent child in the household, the maximum income increases by $5,000. This grant is available to recent Arkansas high school graduates or General Educational Development (GED) Test recipients who are accepted to a college or university in Arkansas. The grant amount is $1,000 per academic year for full-time students and $500 a year for part-time students. The grant is renewable for up to a total award amount of $4,000 provided the student meets the continuing eligibility standards established by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. For more information visit the ADHE website here
9/11/2007 - Degree Plans Available Online Printable degree plans are now available online in PDF format. Visit the Academic Programs section to view and download.
Ouachita Technical College
One College Circle
Malvern, Arkansas 72104
(501) 337-5000 (Local) or 1-800-337-0266 (In State)
Have questions? Email us at: info@otcweb.edu
A Chili luncheon will be provided on Wednesday, October 29th in the Eagles Nest for a cost of $4.00 a bowl.
