Karen Overturf, Ozarka College administrative specialist to the provost and executive vice president for learning, will retire later this month after sixteen years of service. Ms. Overturf was honored at Ozarka's end of year celebration on Friday, December 9, 2016.  

Ozarka College provost and executive vice president for learning, Dr. Keith McClanahan, spoke about Karen's contributions to the College. "Karen has been instrumental to the College's ability to serve student and faculty needs over the past 16 years. She is a wealth of knowledge and has seen a multitude of changes at the College during this time, " said Dr. McClanahan. "Karen has been my go-to-person for all things Ozarka over the last 18 months as the new Provost. She has definitely made Ozarka College a better place for students and staff. "

Dr. McClanahan thanked Karen for her years of service, then presented her with a retirement plaque. Upon accepting her years of service award, Karen stated that she would miss everyone she has worked with, but this is a happy time. She is looking forward to relocating to spend more time with family, especially her grandson.