The OTC Alumni Association Scholarship was established to celebrate the lasting connection between the college and its former students. Whether they completed a program, took a single class, or supported someone on their journey at OTC, alumni are an important part...

The Department of Art, Design, & Humanities at Ozarks Technical Community College nurtures a comprehensive understanding of human expression through imaginative and creative exploration. We empower students with skills for professional content creation, media...

The Department of Art, Design, & Humanities at Ozarks Technical Community College nurtures a comprehensive understanding of human expression through imaginative and creative exploration. We empower students with skills for professional content creation, media...

The OTC Board of Trustees Scholarship is made possible through the ongoing generosity of the Ozarks Technical Community College Board of Trustees. As elected leaders serving six-year terms, these dedicated individuals play a vital role in shaping the vision and...

In 2002, OTC Dental Assisting Program Director Dr. Janet Sell created an endowed scholarship fund specifically for students enrolled in the college’s dental programs. Since then, the fund has slowly accumulated thanks to the revenue earned from private donations and...

The OTC English department’s mission is to aid in the development of students’ abilities to read and listen critically as well as write with clarity and persuasiveness in order to foster skills essential in furthering any academic or working career. Visit The Writing...

Dr. Frank Gatchell Shepard Jr., age 66, of Springfield, Mo., passed away Thursday, March 20, 2008, in his home, in Springfield, Mo. He was born August 12, 1941, in Souix City, Iowa, the son of Frank Gatchell Shepard Sr. and Dolores Louise (Fisher) Shepard. Frank was...

The OTC Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Program’s mission is to prepare students to provide quality health care and function as a member of an interdisciplinary health team. Nursing students learn to apply critical thinking skills within the field as well as...

Staff members at OTC provide valuable products and services to students, faculty, administration, the educational community, and the southwest Missouri community at large. Most students interact with many staff members before their first contact with a faculty...

Paragon Architecture’s team of passionate architects and interior designers provide flexible design solutions and project management services for a variety of clients. Paragon is known for our collaborative approach to design and project management, and wide range of...

Established in 2022 by Pete and Debra Rothrock, Scott’s Scholarship honors the life and legacy of their beloved son, Scott Anthony Rothrock. A gifted artist and creative spirit, Scott found joy in drawing, writing, and exploring the world through his vivid...

Ralph H Ramsey, 88, Springfield, passed away January 26, 2010, in Cox Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen in August. He is survived by a sister, Virginia Stowe; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Ralph was a past president of...

At Reliable Toyota we don’t do things by half-measures. Instead, we offer big discounts, big rebates and a big selection of inventory. Even more importantly than this, we’re committed to providing 100-percent customer satisfaction, and we’d love the chance to prove...

Rick and his wife, Karen, opened Rick’s Automotive in 1980 with one goal in mind: to bridge the gap between dealerships and chain stores through an honest and competent auto repair facility. “To be successful in any business you have to have a passion for it, and I...

Robert and Frances Keever wished to use their resources to provide assistance to students in need, and to boost our local economy. With the establishment of the Robert and Frances Keever Trust Scholarship, they accomplish both, while leaving a legacy in support of...

The Roy W. Slusher Foundation is the legacy of a man who combined extraordinary vision and leadership qualities with a genuine concern for human well being. Though Mr. Slusher achieved considerable success in Texas oil production and downtown Denver real estate, he...

Russell “Kelly” Campbell, age 50, passed away Friday, July 27, 2012. Kelly was born April 23, 1962 in Huntingburg, Indiana. He married his high school sweetheart, Angela, on November 21, 1981. On February 26, 1982, he pledged his allegiance to the Air Force and...

Sam and June Hamra see Ozarks Technical Community College as an institution that gives opportunity to anyone who wants it. “I realize the outstanding service that OTC is providing the area. It offers opportunities for students who couldn’t afford to go to college. It...

Samuel Pinkley, age 17, Carthage, Missouri, passed away on January 19, 2021 at his home. Samuel was born in Joplin, Missouri, on May 3, 2003, to George and Amy Pinkley. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lloyd and Grace Pinkley and an uncle, Franklin...

The Smith-Glynn-Callaway Medical Foundation, a component of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, uses grants to promote education and research in medicine and the ancillary professions in the Ozarks. Since 1997, these donor-advised funds have granted more than...

Southwest Missouri Code Officials Inc. is the local chapter of the International Code Council. SMCO was chartered in 1992 to promote the adoption and use of the International Codes in design and construction to make area buildings safer. SMCO is a nonprofit...

To those of us who knew and loved Theodore J Andrews, our hearts are aching. He passed away at the young age of 66 on August 18, 2015. Ted, Theo or PaPa was known as a gentleman, who was loving, caring and kind to so many people. His family, wife Gigi Andrews,...

TransLand, a premier transportation company based in the heart of the Midwest, is built on the values of integrity, hard work, and community. Headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, TransLand is proud to represent the Show-Me State by demonstrating its commitment to...

Tthe Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) program is designed to assist veterans in all aspects of the college admissions process and their academic success. All services provided by VUB are free for participants, funded by a federal grant through the Department of Education....

William Norman Bunselmeyer, known as Bill to friends and family, passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on December 13, 2010. Bill was born in Allenton, Missouri to Henry and Edna Bunselmeyer on August 4, 1926. Henry was employed with the Frisco railroad and Bill...

We know that a woman’s personal power, influence and earning potential increase with education beyond high school, but access is not equal for all. So we’re starting change right here at home! I am writing you because I want you to join me as one of our 100 Founders...