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Ozarka College Connection July Edition

Updated: 07/29/2010

The July edition of Ozarka's newsletter: Ozarka College Connection is posted. Click the front page to read the entire six page edition. The newsletter is available as a .pdf document on the website and is also available in hard copy around …

Ozarka College Career Pathways Hires New Counselor

Updated: 07/27/2010

Izard County native, Kendra Smith joined the staff of the Ozarka College Career Pathways Initiative (CPI) on July 19. Smith was hired as a Counselor for the program and will be based in the Melbourne office and serve Mountain View students as well. …

Gould Joins Paul Miller Fitness Center

Updated: 07/26/2010

Stephen Gould began his new position as Paul Miller Fitness Center Coordinator at Ozarka College the first of July. Stephen has a Physical Education degree from Williams Baptist College and is currently working on a master's degree through Arkansas …

Groundbreaking Set for August 10 in Mountain View

Updated: 07/22/2010

Officials from Ozarka College have announced plans for a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Student and Nursing Education Center to be located on Ozarka College Drive in Mountain View. A short ceremony will take place at 10:00 a.m. on …

Other News

Ozark Heritage Bank Makes Pledge

Updated: 07/21/2010

Ozarka College President, Dr. Richard Dawe, received a pledge from, Ozark Heritage Bank CEO, Ron Sims for the Ozarka College Mountain View Expansion Fund. The Bank will sponsor the Student Center and Cyber Cafe in the new Student and Nursing …

Smith Joins Ozarka Student Services In Mammoth Spring

Updated: 07/15/2010

In December of 2009, the Ozarka College Foundation Board of Directors welcomed three new members from the northern Fulton County area. Leta Montgomery, Rose Pierce, and Jo Kay Smith were unanimously appointed to serve on the Foundation Board and …

Ozarka Realizes Record Increase For Summer II

Updated: 07/14/2010

After the record increase experienced during the Summer I term, Ozarka College is now having record enrollment for Summer II which began on July 6th. "Enrollment has risen 41% during this semester, which is generally lower than the first summer …

Stone County Community Resource Council Sponsors Expansion

Updated: 07/13/2010

Ozarka College received its first donation toward the Mountain View Building Expansion Fund from the Stone County Community Resource Council (SCCRC) earlier this Spring. Bill Settle, treasurer of SCCRC, presented the check to Ozarka College …

Successful Music Fundraising Event In Mountain View

Updated: 07/08/2010

The Ozarka College Foundation Board of Directors hosted a Music Program at the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View on Sunday, June 27, 2010, with proceeds benefiting the Mountain View Building Expansion Campaign. The event began with a welcome from …

Nursing Students Honored At Ash Flat

Updated: 07/07/2010

Ozarka College's Practical Nursing students in the Ash Flat 11- month program were honored at a Recognition Ceremony in the Lecture Hall at Ozarka's site in Ash Flat on Tuesday evening, June 29, 2010. Students completing their studies in …

Nursing Graduates Honored In Mountain View

Updated: 07/06/2010

Ozarka College's Practical Nursing students in the Mountain View 11- month program were honored at a Recognition Ceremony in the White Oak Auditorium at the Ozark Folk Center on Monday evening, June 28, 2010. Students completing their studies in …

David Mitchell Named 2010 Faculty Of The Year

Updated: 07/01/2010

Ozarka College has announced Science Instructor, David Mitchell as its 2010 Faculty of the Year. David will represent Ozarka in October at the Arkansas Association of Two-Year Colleges (AATYC) annual fall conference in Hot Springs. Mitchell began …

Walker Participates In Governor's Scholastic Day 2010

Updated: 06/29/2010

Recent Ozarka College graduate, Steven Walker, of Brockwell was selected as a Student Ambassador to assist in Governor Mike Beebe's Scholastic Honors Day held at the Governor's Mansion on May 1st. This event takes place each year to recognize …

Beginning Computer Course This Fall

Updated: 06/28/2010

Beginning August 23, 2010, the Ozarka College Business Department will offer a three hour credit course entitled Survey of Computers on Tuesday evenings from 5:30-8:20 p.m. at each Ozarka location in Ash Flat, Melbourne, and Mountain View; as well …

Lawrence Named Outstanding Staff And Accepts New Position

Updated: 06/24/2010

Ozarka College recently named Career Pathways Outreach Specialist, Laura Lawrence as the 2010 Outstanding Staff. She will represent Ozarka in that capacity in October at the Arkansas Association of Two-Year College (AATYC) annual conference. …

Spring 2010 President's List Announced

Updated: 06/23/2010

One hundred ninety-one full-time students qualified for the President's List at Ozarka College for the Spring 2010 semester. This included one hundred four with perfect 4.00 grade point averages. All others earned at least a 3.50 average. To be …

Upcoming Registration Dates For Summer II And Fall

Updated: 06/22/2010

Ozarka College continues to register current and new students for the upcoming Summer II and Fall semesters. New or first time, full time students may register during the following dates: Summer II, and Fall Registration June …

Ozarka College Connection June Edition

Updated: 06/21/2010

The June edition of Ozarka's newsletter: Ozarka College Connection has been posted online. Click the front page to read the entire edition. The newsletter is available as a .pdf document on the website and is also available in hard …

Ozarka Announces 2010 Outstanding Alumnus

Updated: 06/17/2010

After completing an Associate's degree in 2002 at Ozarka College in his hometown of Melbourne, transferring on to the University of Central Arkansas and obtaining a bachelor of science in Medical Sociology, David Brightwell graduated in July of …

Scholarship Benefit Lunch Today

Updated: 06/17/2010

The Izard County Scholarship Committee held a benefit bow shoot last Sunday and raised almost $600. Many area businesses and Ozarka employees donated hot dogs and other items for the event. The Izard County Stickshooters sponsored the …

Scholarship Benefit Lunch Today

Updated: 06/17/2010

Arkansas Craft School Offers Summer Courses

Updated: 06/14/2010

Summer is here and it is the perfect time to plan a trip to Mountain View for a week-long get-away and craft experience at the Arkansas Craft School. The following classes will be offered through August 20, 2010: Â· June 21 - 25: "Painting Copper …

Ozarka Foundation Hosting Music Program In Mountain View

Updated: 06/10/2010

The Ozarka College Foundation Board of Directors is hosting a Music Program at the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View on Sunday, June 27, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Proceeds from the ticket sales for this event will benefit the Mountain View Building …

Miller Promoted To Registrar

Updated: 06/08/2010

Ozarka College announced the promotion of Jennifer Miller to the Registrar position in its Student Services Department. Miller will begin her new job as Registrar on July 1st. Miller was hired into a grant position as Student Success Specialist in …

Izard County Single Parent Scholars And Upcoming Event

Updated: 06/03/2010

Izard County Single Parent Scholarship committee recently awarded scholarships to two Ozarka College students for the upcoming Fall semester. Christy Whittaker of Calico Rock, and Melva Wood of Horseshoe Bend received $300.00 each. Chair of the …

Ozarka College Announces 2009-2010 Graduates

Updated: 06/01/2010

Ozarka College graduates and their guests filled the John E. Miller Auditorium for 2010 Graduation ceremonies held Thursday, May 13, 2010. After the Commencement address was delivered by Dr. Jason Wiles, diplomas were announced and awarded by …

Joan Stirling Named Vice President

Updated: 05/27/2010

The Ozarka College Board of Trustees announced the promotion of Joan Stirling to Vice President of Planning and Institutional Research at its quarterly Board of Trustees meeting held May 20, 2010. Stirling has been a member of the …

Area High School Students Complete CNA Testing

Updated: 05/26/2010

Students from area high schools who successfully completed a college credit Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) class this spring semester were able to complete their state testing at Ozarka College. The high schools who participated in this class …

Cake Decorating Offered In June

Updated: 05/25/2010

The Continuing Education Department at Ozarka College will offer Cake Decorating class in Melbourne beginning June 15th. The course will cover the basics of cake decorating. Julie Gosser, instructor, will teach this non-credit class in Melbourne on …

Ozarka Increases Summer Enrollment

Updated: 05/20/2010

Ozarka College is realizing record enrollment during the Summer I session which begins May 24th. According to initial registration numbers, there are currently 433 students enrolled, which is 44 percent increase from last year's numbers. …

Ozarka College Holds Graduation May 13

Updated: 05/17/2010

Ozarka College graduates and their guests filled the John E. Miller Auditorium for 2010 Graduation ceremonies held Thursday, May 13, 2010. The ceremony began with an invocation given by Ozarka College Board of Trustee member, Larry Sullivan of …

Nursing Graduates Honored At Ozarka

Updated: 05/11/2010

Practical Nursing graduates at Ozarka College were honored at a Recognition Ceremony in the John E. Miller Education Complex on May 4, 2010. Students completing their studies in practical nursing were Jamie Ackerson of Cave City, Naomi Anderson of …

Ozarka AAT Graduates Achieve Success At Tech

Updated: 05/10/2010

Nine graduates of Ozarka College's Associate of Arts in Teaching program have successfully completed their student teaching experience during the Spring 2010 semester as part of their curriculum to graduate from Arkansas Tech University with their …

Tobacco Policy Enforcement

Updated: 05/06/2010

Ozarka College has adopted a policy to become a tobacco-free institution, including buildings, grounds and parking lots. The policy specifically states that no tobacco products of any type may be used, carried or distributed in any buildings, …

Automotive And Culinary Students Compete In Skillsusa

Updated: 05/04/2010

Ozarka College's Automotive Service Technology and Culinary Arts departments participated in the 44th annual Arkansas Association of SkillsUSA 2010 Championship Conference, held at the Hot Springs Convention Center on April 13-14. Automotive …

CNA Program At Mvhs Concludes

Updated: 05/03/2010

Ozarka College and Mountain View High School partnered again this semester to provide a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program for area high school students in their junior or senior year at the Mountain View High School Career Center. Ozarka …

Ozarka Culinary Student Wins Bronze At Nationals

Updated: 07/02/2008

Ozarka College had three culinary arts students competing at the national level SkillsUSA Conference in Kansas City June 23-27. One of its culinary arts students brought home a bronze medal from the competition. Kathryn Tebbetts of …