http://www.ozarka.edu/campusnews.cfm Latest Ozarka College Campus News en-us Copyright 2005 Ozarka College http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 02 Jan 2022 14:00:00 CST http://www.ozarka.edu/campusnews_view.cfm?uuid=C4D835E7-1422-B139-DA50D8DAC05CCEB5&from=rss Ozarka College recently received a charitable contribution in the amount of $5,000 from First National Bank of Izard County to support Ozarka's Welding Center expansion in downtown Mountain View. The contribution will fully outfit one of 10 welding booths at the center. Each welding station will be equipped with welders with industry driven add-ons, specifically, a "push-pull gun " application used by local Stone County industries. "Ozarka College is a tremendous asset to the communities they serve and we are committed to supporting this project, " said Kenny Thornton, president of First National Bank of Izard County. "It is our hope that students will receive a degree in welding from Ozarka College and find employment with a local company. We are always ready to support such worthy projects that benefit our communities. " The new Welding Center in Mountain View is an expansion to serve the greater Mountain View area. The Center will house advanced welding education for college students in preparation for today's workforce, will assist local industries with continuing education needs for their employees, and will enable area high school students an accelerated pathway into high-demand career fields. "We are very appreciative of the tremendous support from the community to help furnish and equip this new facility," said Ozarka College president, Dr. Richard Dawe. "Citizens of Mountain View and Stone County understand, and directly support, the powerful and life-changing opportunities Ozarka provides through education."The new Welding Center in Mountain View is an expansion to serve the greater Mountain View area. The Center will house advanced welding education for college students in preparation for today's workforce, will assist local industries with continuing education needs for their employees, and will enable area high school students an accelerated pathway into high-demand career fields. The donation from First National Bank of Izard County comes after Ozarka's 2019 designation as a regional Secondary Technical Center by the Career Education and Workforce Development Board. The designation allows the College to offer secondary technical training to area high school students. Secondary technical centers are designed to provide career and technical education programs too costly for the local high schools to offer.The commitment from First National Bank of Izard County is a contribution toward Ozarka College Foundation's fundraising campaign, an effort to raise capital to advance programs as well as furnish and equip state-of-the-art facilities. If you are interested in supporting these new technical education opportunities, there are multiple giving opportunities available. For more information, contact Dr. Josh Wilson with the Ozarka College Foundation at foundation@ozarka.edu or 870.368.2060.*Photo Caption: (L-R) Kim Lovelace, Ozarka College Mountain View Campus Director; Abby Buchanan, First National Bank of Izard County Vice President ### Ozarka College is a comprehensive technical college, with locations in Fulton, Izard, Sharp and Stone counties. The College offers associate degrees, technical certificates, and certificates of proficiency, as well as workforce training, continuing education and adult basic education. http://www.ozarka.edu/campusnews_view.cfm?uuid=C4D835E7-1422-B139-DA50D8DAC05CCEB5&from=rss Thu, 16 Dec 2021 14:04:03 -0600 http://www.ozarka.edu/campusnews_view.cfm?uuid=C4D3B642-1422-B139-DA10293FF812375A&from=rss Ozarka College recently received a charitable contribution in the amount of $5,000 from Centennial Bank - Mountain View to support Ozarka's Welding Center expansion in downtown Mountain View. The contribution will fully outfit one of 10 welding booths at the center. Each welding station will be equipped with welders with industry driven add-ons, specifically, a "push-pull gun " application used by local Stone County industries."Centennial Bank believes Ozarka College is the greatest asset for students to further their education, " said Brad Shipman, president of Centennial Bank, Mountain View. "We have supported the College in the past and we plan to continue that support with this gift. We are excited that Ozarka is investing in technical education and are thrilled to help with this project."The new Welding Center in Mountain View is an expansion to serve the greater Mountain View area. The Center will house advanced welding education for college students in preparation for today's workforce, will assist local industries with continuing education needs for their employees, and will enable area high school students an accelerated pathway into high-demand career fields."This commitment to technical education in Mountain View, provided by our friends at Centennial Bank, will have a powerful impact on Ozarka students, " said Dr. Richard Dawe, president of Ozarka College. "We are grateful for Centennial Bank's support and proud of their commitment to our College and the communities we are proud to serve. "The donation from Centennial Bank comes after Ozarka's 2019 designation as a regional Secondary Technical Center by the Career Education and Workforce Development Board. The designation allows the College to offer secondary technical training to area high school students. Secondary technical centers are designed to provide career and technical education programs too costly for the local high schools to offer.The commitment from Centennial Bank is a contribution toward Ozarka College Foundation's fundraising campaign, an effort to raise capital to advance programs as well as furnish and equip state-of-the-art facilities. If you are interested in supporting these new technical education opportunities, there are multiple giving opportunities available. For more information, contact Dr. Josh Wilson with the Ozarka College Foundation at development@ozarka.edu or 870.368.260.*Photo Caption: (L-R) Kim Lovelace, Ozarka College Mountain View Campus Director; Michelle Atchison, Centennial Bank Business Development Officer; Brad Shipman, Centennial Bank President ###Ozarka College is a comprehensive technical college, with locations in Fulton, Izard, Sharp and Stone counties. The College offers associate degrees, technical certificates, and certificates of proficiency, as well as workforce training, continuing education and adult basic education. http://www.ozarka.edu/campusnews_view.cfm?uuid=C4D3B642-1422-B139-DA10293FF812375A&from=rss Thu, 16 Dec 2021 13:59:08 -0600 http://www.ozarka.edu/campusnews_view.cfm?uuid=C00B7FCE-1422-B139-DA5F03FB4E5CB9C1&from=rss Ozarka College recently received a $10,000 donation from the Stone County Community Resource Council (SCCRC) in Mountain View, Arkansas. The recent donation will be used to support Ozarka's Welding Center expansion in downtown Mountain View. The contribution will fully outfit two of 10 welding booths at the center. Each welding station will be equipped with welders with industry driven add-ons, specifically, a "push-pull gun " application used by local Stone County industries."The generous support provided by the Stone County Community Resource Council will greatly impact our ability to provide technical training to students in Stone County this spring and beyond, " said Dr. Josh Wilson, vice president of advancement. "Ozarka's response to industry needs in Mountain View was met immediately with strong SCCRC support for the Welding center. We are extremely grateful for our friends at SCCRC. "The SCCRC is comprised of volunteers who collect, sort, and donate items through the Dorcas House Thrift Store where most of the items are sold for just 25-cents each, or $2.00 per bag. These small purchases really add up; so much that they have brought the total donations from the SCCRC for Ozarka College students to an incredible $150,000! The monetary contributions that the SCCRC has made to Ozarka College only begin to touch the surface of the lives they are changing. Of the $150,000 donated, $130,000 has been designated for scholarships and $20,000 for priority College enhancements. The new Welding Center in Mountain View is an expansion to serve the greater Mountain View area. The Center will house advanced welding education for college students in preparation for today's workforce, will assist local industries with continuing education needs for their employees, and will enable area high school students an accelerated pathway into high-demand career fields.In 2019, Ozarka received a designation as a regional Secondary Technical Center by the Career Education and Workforce Development Board. The designation allows the College to offer secondary technical training to area high school students. Secondary technical centers are designed to provide career and technical education programs too costly for the local high schools to offer.The commitment from SCCRC is a contribution toward Ozarka College Foundation's Vision for Excellence in Education campaign, an effort to raise capital to advance programs as well as furnish and equip state-of-the-art facilities. If you are interested in supporting these new technical education opportunities, there are multiple giving opportunities available. For more information, contact Dr. Josh Wilson with the Ozarka College Foundation at 870.368.2060 or at advancement@ozarka.edu. ###Ozarka College is a comprehensive technical college, with locations in Fulton, Izard, Sharp and Stone counties. The College offers associate degrees, technical certificates, and certificates of proficiency, as well as workforce training, continuing education and adult basic education. http://www.ozarka.edu/campusnews_view.cfm?uuid=C00B7FCE-1422-B139-DA5F03FB4E5CB9C1&from=rss Wed, 15 Dec 2021 15:41:58 -0600 http://www.ozarka.edu/campusnews_view.cfm?uuid=7807657A-1422-B139-DAC9F57879B3265A&from=rss Ozarka College has been ranked first for 2022 Best Associates Degree Colleges in Arkansas by UniversityHQ. Based on their methodology, Ozarka ranked number one of 25 Arkansas institutions that met the selection criteria."We are honored to be recognized as the best associate degree granting college in Arkansas," said Dr. Richard Dawe, Ozarka College president. "This distinction is the direct result of the Ozarka commitment to offering quality education affordably, the dedication of faculty, staff and administration, exceptional student services, and the continued support of the communities we serve. University HQ is an online resource designed to help prospective students find top-rated colleges, scholarships, and potential salaries as students seek out paths to the right career. The ranking methodology utilized multiple data sources, primarily consisting of government data collections for unbiased, consistent, and reliable information. Important factors in the ranking included tuition cost, retention rate, programs offered, potential salary level by program, number of graduates and ratio of students receiving financial aid.https://universityhq.org/best-colleges/arkansas/#associateFor more information about Ozarka's programs or to schedule a campus visit, visit www.ozarka.edu or call 870.368.2300. http://www.ozarka.edu/campusnews_view.cfm?uuid=7807657A-1422-B139-DAC9F57879B3265A&from=rss Wed, 01 Dec 2021 16:04:50 -0600 http://www.ozarka.edu/campusnews_view.cfm?uuid=71D1A15E-1422-B139-DA715B965106094E&from=rss Ozarka College recently received an industry grant award in the amount of $25,000 from Stone County to support Ozarka's Welding Center expansion in downtown Mountain View. In their November meeting, Stone County Quorum Court voted unanimously in favor of supporting the grant award upon recommendation from the Mountain View Industrial Development Corporation. "Stone County is thrilled that Ozarka is expanding its technical program in Mountain View with the welding center, a project we are proud to support, " said County Judge Stacey Avey. "Access to technical training is critical to the local economy, both for industries and also for our young women and men to have opportunities to stay local and make a living. "This award will fund upgrades to the ventilation system, which will be needed for the new welding operation. Any remaining funds will be applied to procure industry-specific add-ons to Ozarka's existing welders, specifically, a "push-pull gun " application used by local Stone County industries. The Ozarka College Welding Center in Mountain View will be open for student training in January to start the spring semester."This commitment to technical education provided by our friends in Mountain View will have a powerful impact on future generations of Ozarka students, " said Dr. Richard Dawe, president of Ozarka College. "We are grateful for their generosity and proud of Stone County's commitment to our College and the communities we serve. "The new Welding Center in Mountain View is an expansion to serve the greater Mountain View area. The Center will house advanced welding education for college students in preparation for today's workforce, will assist local industries with continuing education needs for their employees, and will enable area high school students an accelerated pathway into high-demand career fields.The Stone County grant comes after Ozarka's 2019 designation as a regional Secondary Technical Center by the Career Education and Workforce Development Board. The designation allows the College to offer secondary technical training to area high school students. Secondary technical centers are designed to provide career and technical education programs too costly for the local high schools to offer.The commitment from Stone County is a large contribution toward Ozarka College Foundation's fundraising campaign, an effort to raise capital to advance programs as well as furnish and equip state-of-the-art facilities. If you are interested in supporting these new technical education opportunities, there are multiple giving opportunities available. For more information, contact Dr. Josh Wilson with the Ozarka College Foundation at (870) 368-2060. ### Ozarka College is a comprehensive technical college, with locations in Fulton, Izard, Sharp and Stone counties. The College offers associate degrees, technical certificates and certificates of proficiency, as well as workforce training, continuing education and adult basic education. http://www.ozarka.edu/campusnews_view.cfm?uuid=71D1A15E-1422-B139-DA715B965106094E&from=rss Tue, 30 Nov 2021 11:08:23 -0600 http://www.ozarka.edu/campusnews_view.cfm?uuid=29CDEC08-1422-B139-DA6545BA323960EC&from=rss Ozarka College will host their 12th annual holiday event on December 3, 2021 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This event is free to the public and will take place in the John E. Miller Education complex, at Ozarka College in Melbourne. Sponsors for this year's event include the Ozarka College Foundation and White River Health Systems.This year's theme is "Trees and Tidings." Families are invited to join Ozarka College for a fun night celebrating the joys of the Holidays. There will be festive stations for the kids featuring face painting, ornament designing, coloring activities, and games. Treats will be prepared by the Ozarka College Culinary Arts Department. We contacted the North Pole and of course, there will be pictures with Santa.In the case of inclement weather, this event will not be rescheduled. For more information about Trees and Tidings, please contact Suellen Davidson, Director of Development, at 870.368.2059 or sdavidson@ozarka.edu. http://www.ozarka.edu/campusnews_view.cfm?uuid=29CDEC08-1422-B139-DA6545BA323960EC&from=rss Tue, 16 Nov 2021 11:31:40 -0600 http://www.ozarka.edu/campusnews_view.cfm?uuid=CCFCFEE6-1422-B139-DABBFB47B1A2C0E8&from=rss Registration is in full swing at Ozarka College for current and new students. Now is the time to seek advising and register for spring 2022 classes.Spring classes will begin on January 18. By meeting early with an Advisor, students are often able to secure the classes that best fit their schedule.Spring courses are available at each of our four campus locations in Melbourne, Ash Flat, Mammoth Spring, and Mountain View, as well as online. Students who have not previously attended Ozarka College are encouraged to contact the Admissions and Financial Aid Departments to begin their life-changing experiences today!For assistance with admissions or financial aid, please call 870.368.2300 or visit the Ozarka College location nearest you. http://www.ozarka.edu/campusnews_view.cfm?uuid=CCFCFEE6-1422-B139-DABBFB47B1A2C0E8&from=rss Fri, 29 Oct 2021 11:58:24 -0600 http://www.ozarka.edu/campusnews_view.cfm?uuid=C394656B-1422-B139-DA27DDBE4F698AAF&from=rss We are proud to announce that Pam Miller of Melbourne, Arkansas has been selected as Ozarka's Employee of the Quarter. Miller is the financial aid specialist for the College."Pam has been a dedicated and valued employee at Ozarka for over 20 years, " said Zeda Wilkerson, Ozarka College vice president of student services. "Her service and commitment to students has been unwavering throughout director changes, office moves, and campus expansion and she is very deserving of this award. "Pam has been employed at the College for 21 years and currently serves as the financial aid specialist for the college. Pam joined the Ozarka team as a part-time student employee when she began taking classes at the college in 2000. Since that time, Pam has been instrumental in the financial aid department it has come to be today. She has earned the Employee of the Quarter recognition for the period of July through September 2021.For more information about Ozarka College, to register for classes, or schedule a campus visit please call 870.368.2300 or visit our website at www.ozarka.edu. http://www.ozarka.edu/campusnews_view.cfm?uuid=C394656B-1422-B139-DA27DDBE4F698AAF&from=rss Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:07:32 -0600 http://www.ozarka.edu/campusnews_view.cfm?uuid=7FC827E2-1422-B139-DA58F997769CF8D5&from=rss Ozarka College will host a complimentary lunch to show appreciation for those who serve and protect our communities. The lunch will be held on Wednesday, October 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. inside the Culinary Cafe in the Administration building in Melbourne. The Ozarka Culinary team will provide lunch free of charge to local law enforcement officers and first responders."We are so very fortunate to have such dedicated law enforcement and first responders in our region. This is a modest way we at Ozarka may thank them for their service." said Dr. Richard Dawe, Ozarka College president.Ozarka welcomes all local law enforcement and first responders to join us for a complimentary lunch. See you there!For more information about Ozarka College programs and services or ways to support Ozarka students, please contact us today at 870.368.2300 or admissions@ozarka.edu. http://www.ozarka.edu/campusnews_view.cfm?uuid=7FC827E2-1422-B139-DA58F997769CF8D5&from=rss Thu, 14 Oct 2021 12:09:56 -0600 http://www.ozarka.edu/campusnews_view.cfm?uuid=4BE28347-1422-B139-DAE67496F86C5034&from=rss Due to the decrease in active Covid cases in our service area counties and the state,  Ozarka College will lift its face mask requirement effective immediately.   While masks will be optional in all buildings on our campuses, individual faculty members reserve the right to require masks for certain classes and/or activities for the safety of students and faculty alike.   Masks and distancing are still encouraged as individual health conditions dictate.  The decision comes after the Ozarka administration team met to review local COVID statistics and determine appropriate protocols with regard to the health and safety of all students, staff, faculty and visitors.  The College administration will continue to closely monitor local infection rates among other state and local data. Ozarka will adjust protocols in accordance with COVID indicators.   http://www.ozarka.edu/campusnews_view.cfm?uuid=4BE28347-1422-B139-DAE67496F86C5034&from=rss Mon, 04 Oct 2021 10:18:28 -0600