Ozarka College Campus News

Career Pathways To Host Employability Skills Conference

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:09:11 -0600

You are cordially invited to the 2012 "Get Hired!" Employability Skills Conference being hosted by Career Pathways and the Student Success Center. It will be held on Friday, March 9, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lecture Hall of the John E. Miller Educational Complex at Melbourne. This conference is designed to prepare future Ozarka graduates to be successful applicants for employment in their chosen field. Featured will be nationally-known motivational speaker, Russ Riddle, from the Zig Ziglar Corporation, whose keynote address will be "Six Degrees of a HIRE Calling." You'll also have the opportunity to attend mini-workshop sessions on interview skills, professional communication and networking. Employers from the area will be on hand to share with you what they look for in a potential employee. Take advantage of this networking opportunity. For more information about this and other services offered by Career Pathways, check out the February newsletter: http://www.ozarka.edu/blogs/careerpathways/enclosures/CPI%20Newsletter%205%20Feb%202012.pdf

Ozarka College’s Inclement Weather Policy

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:33:54 -0600

With cold, winter months ahead of us, Ozarka College wants to remind students, faculty and staff of the College's procedures for canceling classes due to inclement weather. All current students or employees can sign up to receive SMS text alerts by visiting the "Tools" tab in their myOzarka page. A closing announcement will also be placed on the homepage of the Website (www.ozarka.edu), as well as on Facebook (www.facebook.com/OzarkaCollege) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/OzarkaCollege). The following radio and television stations will also carry the announcement: 92.3 KSAR, 95.1 KKountry, 97.9 KTLO, 93.1, 103.3, 99.9 WRD Entertainment, KAIT-TV Channel 8, Jonesboro, KARK Channel 4, Little Rock, KATV Channel 7, Little Rock, and KTHV Channel 11, Little Rock.If the campuses are not closed, students, faculty and staff are expected to be on campus. If an individual feels they cannot be on campus for any reason, arrangements must be made with their instructor(s) and/or direct supervisors. Students will be counted absent if they miss any classes and employees will be required to use vacation days.

Ozarka College Celebrates Black History Month

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:03:37 -0600

Black History Month is observed every February throughout the United States. We owe the celebration of Black History to Dr. Carter G. Woodson who was born to former slaves, worked in the Kentucky coal mines, and later went on to school and earned a Ph.D. from Harvard. Because he found very little representation of black Americans in the history books, he decided to take on the challenge of writing black Americans into the nation's history. In celebration of Black History Month, The Paul Weaver Library is joining many across the nation in paying tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in American society. The Paul Weaver Library has many books on display of persons who have influenced black history, as well as a photo gallery of African Americans from all walks of life displayed on the upper balcony wall. There is a timeline of events on display that covers from 1527 up through the present day. Highlights include Jackie Robinson, the first black man to play major league baseball and the Rosa Parks incident. Included is a copy of Rosa Park's arrest warrant issued for "refusing to give her seat up on a bus for a white man, after a hard day's work." It was issued by the city of Montgomery, Ala. and has since become a symbol of the civil rights struggle. It is befitting that February, a month associated with love and caring, is a time when all Americans can celebrate the victories of African Americans. The Paul Weaver Library is honored to keep the dream alive into the 21st century.

Ozarka College Continuing Education Offering Conversational Spanish Class

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:51:06 -0600

Ozarka College will offer a course in Conversational Spanish this semester as part of Continuing Education on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7 p.m., Feb. 28 to April 3 on the Melbourne campus. The course will be taught by a skilled instructor and is designed to build conversational Spanish skills. Students will learn to converse in Spanish in a variety of social and cultural situations. Students are not required to have any previous Spanish skills to attend and books will be included. The cost to attend is $115 and the deadline to register is Feb. 24. Anyone interested in the course should contact Karen Overturf in the Vice President of Academic Affairs' Office to request a Continuing Education form to be completed prior to the course. She may be reached at 870-368-2005 or by email at koverturf@ozarka.edu.

Enrollment Remains Strong At Ozarka College

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:34:30 -0600

Official enrollment numbers have been released by Ozarka College following the eleventh day of classes showing stable enrollment for the spring semester. There are 1,567 students enrolled at the four campuses in Melbourne, Ash Flat, Mountain View, and Mammoth Spring compared to 1,570 enrolled a year ago. The Melbourne campus saw a 7 percent increase in students compared to last spring going from 443 students to 473. The Mammoth Spring site, only in its second year, grew 19 percent from last spring, sustaining enrollment for the year. While the Ash Flat and Mountain View campuses saw a slight dip in enrolled students since last spring, the numbers are consistent with fall 2011 enrollment numbers. "The fact that we had no significant decline in enrollment this semester while so many institutions across the state have declined significantly is very positive," said Ozarka College President Dr. Richard Dawe. "The decline that so many are experiencing is not entirely unexpected however. During the past two to three years we saw a dramatic increase in enrollment, not only at Ozarka but nationwide. Jobs were scarce and so many people went back to college to retool or advance their education. Now as many of those students have completed their studies and as the unemployment rate begins to decline, there are fewer students entering our education system." Ozarka College was recently named by Community College Week one of the top 50 fastest growing community colleges with less than 2,500 students enrolled after a 15 percent increase in students from Fall 2009 to Fall 2010. Community College Week is an independent source of in-depth information for and about two-year college faculty, administrators and trustees. Established in 1988, it is published biweekly and distributed to two-year colleges across the United States.

Ozarka College Culinary Arts Second Gourmet Dinner Set For Feb. 16

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:03:34 -0600

The Ozarka College Culinary Arts Department will host the second Gourmet Dinner of this semester on Thursday, Feb. 16 from 5-8 p.m., offering a unique, fine-dining experience. Advanced Culinary Arts students are currently working on a menu that will be prepared and served under the direction of instructors Mimi Newsome and Eric Smith. Each semester, students host three Gourmet Dinners to gain real-world experience to better prepare them in their future careers. One more dinner will be hosted next month. The dinner will be served in the Culinary Arts Dining Room, located at the south entrance of the John E. Miller Education Complex at Ozarka College's main campus in Melbourne. Menus will be provided for entrée selection and pricing will be listed. Dinner is by advanced, confirmed reservation only and seating is limited. Please contact the Culinary Arts Department at 870-368-2062 or 870-368-2061 to make reservations. Please leave a message with a call back number if there is no answer. A Culinary Arts instructor must confirm all reservations.

Ozarka College Continuing Education Offering Non-Destructive Testing-Penetrant Certification Class

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:15:49 -0600

Ozarka College will offer a Continuing Education certification course in Level II, non-destructive testing-penetrant March 13-15 from 6-10 p.m. on the Melbourne campus. The cost of the course is $600. The textbook is not included and costs an additional $25.60. It may be purchased at the first class meeting. Non-destructive testing (NDT) is a wide group of analysis techniques used in science and industry to evaluate the properties of materials, component or system without causing damage. NDT does not permanently alter the item being inspected, therefore making it a highly valuable technique that saves both time and money in product evaluation, troubleshooting and research. A Level II technician is someone who would be qualified to properly perform specific calibrations, specific NDT and specific evaluations for acceptance or rejection determinations. Level II's should be able to direct Level I technicians and report test results of NDT tests. This includes system set up, verification, standards check, process items, evaluation of results, and making determinations. NDT is used in a variety of settings that covers a wide range of industries. Some industries that employ NDT personnel include: automotive, aviation/aerospace, construction, maintenance, and manufacturing. Industrial plants using NDT include nuclear, petrochemical, refineries, pulp and paper, fabrication shops, and mine processing. Other subcategories include pipelines, railways, amusement parks, medical imagine, and bridges, to name a few. This is also a high employment career with job possibilities all over the United States. Surveys indicate there are 18 jobs for each technician graduated. Wages generally begin around $12 per hour, but can run $16-25 per hour depending on the method and experience. A person with an Associate's degree and five years experience usually averages $52,000 per year. After successful completion of this course, students will be eligible to take the Penetrant Certification Exams, which will also be offered by Ozarka College. The cost of the exam is $125. Anyone interested in taking the class can contact Karen Overturf in the Vice President for Academic Affairs' Office at 870-368-2005 or by email at koverturf@ozarka.edu to request a Continuing Education application that must be completed prior to the session. Applications and payment must be turned in by March 9.

Ozarka Kids Academy Expanding, Accepting New Children

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:19:29 -0600

The Ozarka Kids Academy, located in Melbourne, is nearing the completion of an expansion and renovation project that will allow the daycare to accommodate additional children. Currently, the Kids Academy can have 45 children enrolled, but with the completion of the project, they will be licensed to enroll up to 84 children. It is expected that new children will be able to start attending in mid-March. "The new addition is the result of collaboration between Ozarka, the City of Melbourne and Izard County officials," said Ozarka College President Dr. Richard Dawe. "We are all very pleased that this grant funded project will allow us to serve many more families and children in the Melbourne area." The facility is licensed by the Department of Human Services, Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education. The daycare was established in 1997 and serves children 6 weeks to 5 years of age. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. The Ozarka Kids Academy is operated by a director and licensed child-care providers. Anyone interested in having a child attend Ozarka Kids Academy should contact Karen Hall, Director, as soon as possible, as slots are filling up quickly. She can be reached at 870-368-7868 or by email at khall@ozarka.edu.

Ozarka College Releases President's, Vpaa's List

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:49:05 -0600

Ozarka College recently announced that 115 students have been named to the President's List and 84 students have been named to the Vice President of Academic Affairs' List for the Fall 2011 semester. To be eligible for the President's List, a student must be enrolled in at least 12 college credit hours, excluding developmental courses, not be on any type of probation and must have a minimum 4.0 grade point average. To be eligible for the Vice President of Academic Affairs' List, students must meet the same requirements, with the minimum grade point average of 3.5 being met. This is the first semester for the VPAA's List. Fulton County students on the President's List include: James Yarnell of Glencoe; Jessica Vest, Julia Shattuck, Emily Ragsdale, Jonathan Reed, and Margaret Reed of Mammoth Spring; Charles Worsham, Tina Boris, Andrea Pate, Esther Anderson, Valerie Samples, Edward Boris, Shelia Eubanks, Heather Bennett, Charity Schaufler, Joshua Coker, Samantha Corsaut, Anthony Stillwell, and Charmaine Coker of Salem; and Cammie Ritcheson of Viola. Izard County students on the President's List include: Jessica Beaudoin of Brockwell; Casey Townsend, Rylie Bevill, Brett Southard, and Hannah Teague of Calico Rock; Angela Sanders of Dolph; Debra Berkenes and Kathryn Reeves of Franklin; Yvette Grisham, Teresa Reeves-Little and Jason Ertle of Horseshoe Bend; Connie Conrad, Sarah Price, Jennifer Campbell, Eve Banning, Sara Lawrence, Kaylee Ables, Joni Knapp, Joseph Kruis, Brenton Tyson, Chelsea Vines, Amanda Treat, and Erica Jewett of Melbourne; Steffanie Evans of Mount Pleasant; Wilma Parker of Oxford; Lisa Schreiner of Sage; and Christina Delargy, Philisha Fountain and Misty Phipps of Wiseman. Sharp County students on the President's List include: Leah Burrus, Paul Stewart, Lisa Nunnally, and Elyssa Farr of Ash Flat; Brandy Stigall, Tara Barnett and Sarah Humphrey of Cave City; Samantha Redd, Cassandra Flynn, Lindy Brindley, Whitney Wakeham, Jennifer Hill, Cid Herlein, and Adam Askew of Cherokee Village; Susan Cross, Tammy Zeiger, Edith Elliott, and Raegan Groves of Hardy; and Margo Drinkard and April Weaver of Sidney. Stone County students on the President's List include: Whitney Jason and Alicia McIntire of Fifty-Six; Angela Johnson, Chasity Reamon and Connie Daum of Fox; and Sydney Halpain, Sherry Prichard, Vicky Payne, Kara Tibbits, Carita Jo Baird, Amber Sherer, Sterling Minick, Tiffany Wagler, Andrew Hayes, Michelle Vannatter, Daika Everett, Sarah Mickler, Pamela Webb, Leslie Mason, Anna Mickler, Patrick Ward, Austin Wilkie, Jerry Whitaker, Rebekah Ray, and Tiffany Eatherton of Mountain View; Abby Spinks of Pleasant Grove; and Margo Del Real, Gerry Goodin and Autumn Romine of Timbo. Other counties represented on the President's List include: Baxter County: Austin Horne of Gassville; Sherry Marcum of Mountain Home; Lisa Manuel and Marcia Helm of Norfork; and Lacey Turner of Prim; Independence County: Cheryl Sturdivant, Nicole Morris and Rachel Stone from Batesville; Lawrence County: Lindsey Dahm from Imboden; Amanda Diller from Ravenden; and Hanna Hunter from Smithville; Marion County: Patrick Kelley of Yellville; Oregon County, Mo: Tina Robertson of Thayer, Mo; Ozark County: Dawn Williams of Gainesville; Phillips County: Brie Engle of Marvell; Searcy County: James Suchland of Marshall; Van Buren County: Kara McBroom of Shirley. Fulton County students on the VPAA's List include: James Hoover of Camp; Kelsey Hopper, Megan Carney and Kimberely Mitchell of Mammoth Spring; Naomi Clingan and Amy Painter of Salem; and Garry Goodson of Sturkie. Izard County students on the VPAA's List include: Ryan Walker and Wesley Sylar of Brockwell; Jacob Moss, Matthew Townsend, Cheyenne Diaz, Kary Foster, and Christian Wiberg of Calico Rock; Jessie Conyers of Dolph; Christina Sirian, Regina Cagle and James Grisham of Horseshoe Bend; Charlotte Billingsley, Shonda Trewyn, Ronicia Smith, Ashley Sherrell, Kerri Smith, Kendra Woods, Timothy Overbey, Krystal Ramsey, and Timothy Guenther of Melbourne; Blake Conyers, Samantha Goodson, and Lynsey Ford of Mount Pleasant; Samantha Price of Sage; Liana Greenway of Violet Hill; and Gage Wolford of Wiseman. Sharp County students on the VPAA's List include: Alexandra Whitten, Courtney Moffett and Sarah Rapert of Ash Flat; Tonya Holt and Anthony Thacker of Cave City; William Lamb, Kaitlin Sellers, Lynette Stone, Tara Wise, and Jessica Cubillas of Cherokee Village; Megan Graddy and Samantha Walls of Evening Shade; Tiffany Dienst, Sophia Willcockson, Sherry Davis, and Jimmy Clouse of Hardy; and Kimberly Zeiger and Jerry Despain of Williford. Stone County students on the VPAA's List include: Kari Bearden and John Fitzgerald of Fox; Luke McMahan, Lachelle Green, Taylor Baldridge, Leandra Murray, Sandra Whitaker, Connie Wilson, Clinton Stanley, Jennifer Canard, Lyn Craig, Robert Burns, Marissa Richardson, Rex Vannatter, Willie Smith, Mary Burns, Paula Marshall, Iris Gomez, Joseph Everett, Rebecca Clark, and Sarai Aaron of Mountain View; and Audra Flether and Jennifer Gonzalez of Timbo. Other counties represented on the VPAA's list include: Baxter County: Tanya Woods of Mountain Home; from Cleburne County: Karen Ring of Edgemont; Craighead County: Gregory Simpson of Bono; Faulkner County: Christina Patton of Conway; Independence County; Cortney Goodwin and Kaila Dunegan of Batesville; Van Buren County: Leeone Gilland of Clinton; Joshua Huie of Dennard; Heather Holland of Shirley; and Lisa Smith of Dalzell, S.C.

Cake Decorating I And II To Be Offered At Ozarka College

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:40:40 -0600

Ozarka College will offer two learning opportunities for those interested in cake decorating this semester through Continuing Education. Cake Decorating I, offered Feb. 21 through March 13, and Cake Decorating II, offered March 27 through April 17, will take students through basic cake decorating and design to advanced decorating techniques. Both courses will be four weeks long on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. on the Melbourne campus. Decorating kits required for the courses are included in the cost, which is $85 for Decorating I and $95 for Decorating II. Students who have already taken Cake Decorating I can immediately take Cake Decorating II. Anyone interested in taking the class can contact Karen Overturf in the Vice President for Academic Affairs' office at 870-368-2005 or by email at koverturf@ozarka.edu to request a Continuing Education application that must be completed prior to the course. Applications and payment must be turned in by Feb. 14 for Cake Decorating I and March 20 for Cake Decorating II so kits may be ordered.

February GED Testing Schedule

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:07:42 -0600

The GEDÂ® Test will be given at Ozarka College - Melbourne on Feb. 8 and 22 at 8:30 a.m. in Room 516 of the Wyth Duke Adult Education Building. The test will also be given at the following locations in February: Mountain View; Ozarka College at 9 a.m. Feb. 2 and 21 Ash Flat; Ozarka College at 9 a.m. Feb. 6 and 29 Calico Rock; City Hall at 9 a.m. Feb. 9 Mammoth Spring; Ozarka College at 9 a.m. Feb. 9 and 23 Salem; Courthouse at 9 a.m. Feb. 16 You must present an Arkansas photo ID, a Social Security Card, and proof of passing Practice Test scores dated within the last year. There is no cost to take the GEDÂ® Test. However, if you plan on taking the test at any of these locations, you MUST register by calling Ozarka College at 368-7371 or 1-800-821-4335 before the day of the test. Because of increased demographic information needed, it may be necessary to allow two days for the testing.

NAEC Announces Operation Round Up® Scholarship Recipients

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:43:54 -0600

Ryan Walker and Alex Whitten were the recipients of a full semester scholarship to Ozarka College as a result of North Arkansas Electric Cooperative's first ever Operation Round UpÂ® golf classic held at Big Creek Country Club in Mountain Home Oct. 1. Whitten, of Ash Flat, will complete her Associate's Degree in Biology this semester and plans to transfer to a four year university within the state. Walker is from Brockwell and plans to complete his Associate's Degree in Information Technology next year. Operation Round UpÂ® is a community outreach program through North Arkansas Electric Cooperative with the goal of investing in the future of the communities it serves. Operation Round UpÂ® was a program started in 2005 whereby cooperative members voluntarily round up their monthly electric bill(s) to the next highest dollar. Funds collected go into a trust that awards money to fund community projects and educational scholarships. Since inception, NAEC's Operation Round UpÂ® program has been able to award over $30,000 in scholarship funds to area students. In 2011, the cooperative held its inaugural golf classic for Operation Round UpÂ® to raise additional money for educational scholarships specifically for Ozarka College and Arkansas State University - Mountain Home. The tournament was held in October 2011 and raised over $14,000, which will be split in the form of scholarships between the two schools. Both schools graciously donated two semester scholarships, which were awarded as flight prizes in the tournament. The teams who won the scholarships allowed the Operation Round UpÂ® trust board to select the recipients and as such Walker and Whitten were awarded the scholarships.

Reeves Named Bowser-Petersen Nursing Scholarship Recipient

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:43:03 -0600

Sherry Reeves, a Registered Nursing student from Melbourne, has been awarded the Bowser-Petersen Nursing Scholarship by the Ozarka College Foundation. Reeves is employed at Area Agency on Aging and Eaglecrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ash Flat as a Licensed Practical Nurse. The Bowser-Petersen Nursing Scholarship was established in Summer 2011 and is offered by Drs. Robert E. and Cheryl Bowser-Petersen of Horseshoe Bend. It is available to LPNs currently enrolled in the Ozarka College RN program and is given in gratitude for the exceptional care given to Joseph T. Bowser, whose last days were blessed by his hospice nurses. In addition to the regular Ozarka College scholarship application, applicants are required to complete either a one page essay or a short recorded message describing what they know about hospice nursing and why they think they would be good at hospice work. Overall GPA and citizenship are also considered in awarding this scholarship. Reeves wrote in her essay that she has faced two separate situations in her life where hospice care was needed for relatives and that it was the overall compassion and professionalism of the hospice nurses that planted a seed for her to continue her education in nursing. She plans to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing after she completes the RN program. The Ozarka College Foundation is a 501(c) (3) organization and all donations are tax deductible on itemized tax forms. For more information about giving opportunities at Ozarka College, please contact Hannah McWilliams, Development and Alumni Relations Officer, at 870-368-2060 or by email at hmcwilliams@ozarka.edu.

Ozarka College To Accept Applications For Fall 2012 LPN Program

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:35:51 -0600

Ozarka College will be accepting applications for the Fall 2012 Licensed Practical Nursing program Feb. 1 through April 1. The program is offered at Melbourne, Ash Flat and Mountain View. To enroll, students should visit www.ozarka.edu and complete the online application for admission and select LPN as the program of study. To be eligible for the LPN program, students must be currently enrolled in the four pre-requisite courses or have previously completed the pre-requisite courses. The classes required include English Composition I or Technical English, Math for Nurses, Basic Human Nutrition, and Body Structure and Function or Anatomy and Physiology I and II with labs. Students must also take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) and the Wonderlic exam offered at Ozarka College in April on the Melbourne Campus. Students may sign up for the testing with the Admissions Office starting Feb. 1 through April 1. The Wonderlic exam will be offered at 8 a.m. in the Lecture Hall of the John E. Miller Building, followed by TEAS at 8:30 a.m. in the Computer Lab on April 10, 12, 13, 17, 19, and 20. The cost of TEAS is $40 and the cost of the Wonderlic exam is $5. To prepare for TEAS, students may purchase study guides at all Ozarka College Bookstores or they may check out one of the limited number available in the Library. Career Pathways will also offer a prep workshop in late February at all four campuses. The workshop will cover the details of what to expect on the day of the test and a general overview of what and how to study for the exam. There is no fee to attend and you do not have to be a Career Pathways student. Pre-registration is required by contacting Kendra Smith at 870-368-2043 or by email at Kendra.smith@ozarka.edu. The following are the dates, times and locations of the TEAS workshop: - Melbourne - Monday, Feb. 20 in Room H-112 from 1-2 p.m. - Ash Flat - Thursday, Feb. 23 in Room AFSC 106 from 1-2 p.m. - Mountain View - Wednesday, Feb. 29 in Room MVSC 115 (Lecture Hall) from 10-11 a.m. - Mammoth Spring - Thursday, March 1 in Room 102 from 10-11 a.m. - Melbourne overflow workshop - Friday, March 2 in Room H-112 from 1-2 p.m. Along with the admission application and scores from the TEAS and Wonderlic exam, students should also submit letters of work experience to the Admissions Office by April 1. For more information about the LPN programs offered at Ozarka College, please contact Admissions at 870-368-2045 or the Nursing Department at 870-368-2077.

Beginning Computer Course To Be Offered At Ozarka College

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:35:27 -0600

Ozarka College will offer a beginning computer course Feb. 14-28 on the Melbourne Campus. The class will meet on Tuesday nights for the three weeks from 6-8 p.m. The cost to attend this course is $75. The course, offered through the Continuing Education program, will teach basic computer terms, how computers work, basic operating system navigation, basic Internet terms and access, and fundamental application skills, such as word processing. Anyone interested in taking the course should contact Karen Overturf in the Vice President for Academic Affairs' Office at 870-368-2005 or by email at koverturf@ozarka.edu to request a Continuing Education application that must be completed prior to the course. Applications and payment must be turned in by Thursday, Feb. 9.

Ozarka College Culinary Arts Gourmet Dinner Set For February

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:41:59 -0600

The Ozarka College Culinary Arts Department will host the first Gourmet Dinner of this semester on Thursday, Feb. 2 from 5-8 p.m., offering a unique, fine-dining experience. Advanced Culinary Arts students are currently working on a menu that will be prepared and served under the direction of instructors Mimi Newsome and Eric Smith. Each semester, students host three Gourmet Dinners to gain real-world experience to better prepare them in their future careers. Two more dinners will be hosted later in the semester. The dinner will be served in the Culinary Arts Department, located in the John E. Miller Education Complex at Ozarka College's main campus in Melbourne. Menus will be provided for entr`e selection and pricing will be listed. Dinner is by advanced, confirmed reservation only and seating is limited. Please contact the Culinary Arts Department at 870-368-2062 or 870-368-2061 to make reservations. Please leave a message with a call back number if there is no answer. A Culinary Arts instructor must confirm all reservations.

Ozarka College Board Of Trustees Approves Facilities Master Plan

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:56:23 -0600

The Ozarka College Board of Trustees recently approved a Facilities Master Plan that will propel the Melbourne campus into the future with additional building projects and will help transition the campus to a more contemporary community college aesthetic. The purpose of the Facilities Master Plan is to provide a map for the future of the Ozarka College campus in order to create unity throughout any and all updates of existing and construction of new facilities. A Master Planning Team, consisting of Ozarka College administration, faculty, staff, and community leaders, worked together, along with Wittenburg, Delony and Davidson Architects, Inc. from Fayetteville, to strategically evaluate the existing campus during the fall semester. The team also determined goals and a vision for the direction of the campus in the future. WD&D then compiled the final Facilities Master Plan for the College. The key master plan goals include moving the campus's appearance to that of a modern community college, establishing stronger community connections and support, creating a sense of arrival when you drive onto the campus, and developing a central campus organization and more green space. "The new master plan does not commit the College at this point but rather serves as an important instrument that was developed by the College community to foresee our future needs," said Ozarka College President Dr. Richard Dawe. "A 'College Center' that will allow us to co-locate all student service activities and support offices in one central location is very important for our students' success and is expected to be the highest near term priority. I truly appreciate the support and far-reaching involvement that was demonstrated throughout this project." It was determined that a facilities master plan was necessary in order to meet the growing needs of students enrolled at Ozarka College. The College has seen tremendous growth over the past ten years and expanding and updating both facilities and curriculum is needed for the future. While this Facilities Master Plan is exclusively for the Melbourne campus, the plans for the remaining three campuses in Ash Flat, Mountain View and Mammoth Spring will also be developed.

Tibbits, Van Dyke Awarded Kenneth And Janice Sutton Nursing Scholarships At Ozarka College

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:00:46 -0600

Kara Tibbits and Amanda Van Dyke have been awarded the Kenneth and Janice Sutton Nursing Scholarship at Ozarka College - Mountain View for the Spring 2012 semester. Both recipients are full-time Licensed Practical Nursing students from Mountain View. They were selected by the scholarship committee after completing an Ozarka College scholarship application, and overall GPA and citizenship were also considered. The scholarship is offered by Kenneth and Janice Sutton, who are life-long residents of Mountain View and Stone County. They are former owners of Mountain View Telephone and are avid supporters of health care and education in the area. The deadline to apply for Ozarka College Foundation scholarships for the Fall 2012 semester is March 1. The Ozarka College Foundation is a 501(c) (3) organization and all donations are tax deductible on itemized tax forms. For more information about scholarships or giving opportunities at Ozarka College, please contact Hannah McWilliams, Development and Alumni Relations Officer, at 870-368-2060 or by email at hmcwilliams@ozarka.edu.

Stone County Community Resource Council Endows Fifth Ozarka College Scholarship

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:11:57 -0600

The Ozarka College Foundation recently received a $10,000 scholarship endowment from the Stone County Community Resource Council. The board approved the donation during their Dec. 13 meeting and presented the donation to Ozarka College President Dr. Richard Dawe on Jan. 9. Ozarka College, with its main campus located in Melbourne, Ark., opened the Mountain View campus in Stone County in 1997. The Stone County Community Resource Council created its first scholarship endowment in March 2007, and since that time has endowed four other scholarships. They have also donated an additional $20,000 toward facilities on the new campus, including $10,000 toward the construction of the Student Success Center, which opened in August 2011, and $10,000 toward an amphitheatre that is scheduled for completion in 2012. Stone County Community Resource Council President Jim Qualls said they chose Ozarka College as a recipient based on the idea that they wanted to give the people of Stone County additional help and an additional option. He said the people in the county come to them first when they are in need and that by supporting Ozarka College, they are able to direct those in need toward something that isn't just a temporary solution, but rather something, such as an education, that can change their circumstances. Each scholarship is awarded through the Ozarka College Foundation and is worth $250 per semester for a total of $500 per year. With the newest endowment, five students who reside in Stone County will have the opportunity to pursue their higher education goals. "The remarkable continued support from the SCCRC is having a powerful impact on Mountain View and Stone County students," said Dawe. "Their dedication to higher education and to providing greater opportunities for our students is impressive, and deeply appreciated." The Stone County Community Resource Council is a non-profit organization that offers support to the citizens of Stone County, Ark. They accept clothing donations to be sold at their consignment store in order to raise funds and is ran strictly by the people of Stone County who volunteer their time, energy and financial resources.

Career Pathways To Offer Teas Prep Workshops

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:29:06 -0600

Anyone interested in starting the Licensed Practical Nursing Program at Ozarka College is required to take an entrance exam known as the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS). The test will be administered in April. Career Pathways is helping students prepare for the exam by offering a workshop for all students to inform them of what to expect. Though Career Pathways is a program designed to assist eligible students overcome barriers in their pursuit of higher education and employment training, all students are welcome to attend this workshop. The workshops will be held in Melbourne on Monday, Feb. 20 in Room H-112 from 1-2 p.m., at Ash Flat on Thursday, Feb. 23 in Room AFSC 106 from 1-2 p.m., at Mountain View on Wednesday, Feb. 29 in Room MVSC 115 (Lecture Hall) from 10-11 a.m., and at Mammoth Spring on Thursday, March 1 in Room 102 from 10-11 a.m. There will also be an overflow workshop held on the Melbourne campus on Friday, March 2 in Room H-112 from 1-2 p.m. Students must apply for the LPN program Feb.1 through April 1 in order to be eligible to take the TEAS. Those enrolling in the LPN program must have completed, or be in the process of completing, all pre-requisite courses by the semester they take the TEAS. The pre-requisite courses required include English Composition I or Technical English, Math for Nurses, Basic Human Nutrition, and Body Structure and Function or Anatomy and Physiology I and II. Students may then contact the Admissions Office to register for the TEAS. The workshop is free of charge and all materials will be provided. Students may contact Kendra Smith with Career Pathways at 870-368-2043 or by email at Kendra.smith@ozarka.edu to get on the list. Each workshop will have a maximum capacity of 20 students, so anyone interested should sign up as soon as possible.

Ozarka College Foundation Accepting Applications For The Charles Cheatham Scholarship Through March 1

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:11:42 -0600

The Ozarka College Foundation Board recently completed a scholarship endowment in honor of Mr. Charles Cheatham. The memorial scholarship will be offered through the Ozarka College Foundation and is for students who reside in Izard County. Anyone interested in applying may do so prior to the March 1 deadline by visiting www.ozarka.edu and downloading the scholarship application packet. In 2007, the Ozarka College Foundation Board developed the scholarship fund to honor Cheatham. With the endowment goal of $10,000 recently met, a new scholarship will be awarded for the fall 2012 semester. "I am very proud to see the creation of the Charles Cheatham Scholarship," said Son Lamb, former Ozarka College Foundation Board member. "Charles was such an asset to our community and this scholarship in his name will keep his memory and good deeds for our community alive for many years to come." Cheatham held a civic service position in Izard County for over 45 years. He served as Izard County Treasurer and County/Circuit Clerk from 1950 until his retirement in 1999 and continued to chair the Izard County Election Commission for many years after his retirement. He was active in his church, as well as the Melbourne Lions Club, Izard County Historical Society, several local boards, and he chaired the Izard County Democratic Committee. He and his wife, Mildred, raised their four children in Izard County. Their son Ronald resides in Batesville, son Donald resides in Melbourne, son Lonnie resides in Lone Rock, and daughter Connie Moser resides in Calico Rock. Moser also serves on the Ozarka College Foundation Board. The Ozarka College Foundation is a 501(c) (3) organization and all donations are tax deductible on itemized tax forms. For more information about scholarships available or giving opportunities, contact Hannah McWilliams, Development and Alumni Relations Officer, at 870-368-2060 or by email at hmcwilliams@ozarka.edu.

Ozarka College To Offer Continuing Education Course In Zumba Fitness

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:21:35 -0600

Ozarka College will be offering a Continuing Education course in Zumba Fitness on the Melbourne campus in Room C-120 starting Tuesday, Jan. 24 and ending Tuesday, Feb. 14. The classes will be offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-6 p.m. The cost of the class is $40 and will be taught by Tracie Kirk of Dance 2 Fitness in Cave City. Zumba is a mix of body-sculpting movements with easy to follow dance steps like the Meringue, Salsa, Cumbia, and Mambo, as well as other dances from around the world, including hip-hop and belly dancing. Zumba uses the principles of interval training and resistance training to maximize calories burned, fat burned and total body toning. There is no age limit on who can do Zumba and no previous dance skills are required. Depending on how much one exerts him or herself, Zumba can physically burn between 600 and 1,000 calories per hour as participants build cardio strength and tone muscles. If you have lower back or knee problems, or any other medical problems, it is recommended that you speak with your physician before starting a Zumba program. Anyone interested in taking the class can contact Karen Overturf in the Vice President of Academic Affairs' office at 870-368-2005 or by email at koverturf@ozarka.edu to request a Continuing Education application that must be completed prior to each course. Applications and payment must be turned in by Jan. 20. All participants will also be required to complete a liability waiver the first day of class.

Ozarka College’s Inclement Weather Policy

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:00:40 -0600

With cold, winter months ahead of us, Ozarka College wants to remind students, faculty and staff of the College's procedures for canceling classes due to inclement weather. All current students or employees can sign up to receive SMS text alerts by visiting the "Tools" tab in their myOzarka page. A closing announcement will also be placed on the homepage of the Website (www.ozarka.edu), as well as on Facebook (www.facebook.com/OzarkaCollege) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/OzarkaCollege). The following radio and television stations will also carry the announcement: 92.3 KSAR, 95.1 KKountry, 97.9 KTLO, 93.1, 103.3, 99.9 WRD Entertainment, KAIT-TV Channel 8, Jonesboro, KARK Channel 4, Little Rock, KATV Channel 7, Little Rock, and KTHV Channel 11, Little Rock. If the campuses are not closed, students, faculty and staff are expected to be on campus. If an individual feels they cannot be on campus for any reason, arrangements must be made with their instructor(s) and/or direct supervisors. Students will be counted absent if they miss any classes and employees will be required to use vacation days.

Holiday Closings

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:00:57 -0600

The Ozarka College campuses will close Friday, Dec. 23 and will reopen to faculty and staff on Tuesday, Jan. 3. The campuses will reopen to students for registration on Monday, Jan. 9 and classes will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 17. Ozarka College wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season!

Ozarka College – Melbourne Set To Offer Welding Class

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:04:43 -0600

Ozarka College - Melbourne will offer a beginning welding class at its Melbourne campus starting Jan. 24, 2012 as part of Continuing Education. The class will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6-9 p.m. for three weeks. The cost to attend the classes is $150. In the three weeks, students will learn basic metal theory, welding safety, proper personal protective equipment (PPE), basic welding skills, and the oxyfuel cutting process. Anyone interested in attending the course must contact Karen Overturf in the Vice President of Academic Affairs Office to request a Continuing Education form that must be returned completed by the start of the course. Overturf may be reached at 870-368-2005 or by email at koverturn@ozarka.edu.

Ozarka College Board Of Trustees Vice Chair Bob Evins Named To 2012 Acct Finance And Audit Committee

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:09:57 -0600

The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) recently appointed Mr. Bob Evins of Cherokee Village as an associate member of the 2012 ACCT Finance and Audit Committee. Evins' term will expire at the end of the Annual Community College Leadership Congress in Boston, Mass. in Oct. 2012. Trustee Evins is the Vice Chair of the Ozarka College Board of Trustees and is President of Liberty Bank of Arkansas in Highland. He was appointed to the Ozarka College Board of Trustees in Aug. 2009 for a seven year term by Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe. After attending the new member conference for ACCT in Washington, D.C., Evins applied to serve on the Finance and Audit Committee. This committee is responsible for monitoring executive compliance with fiscally related policies and bylaws, reviewing the annual budget and financial audit, establishing procedures for the periodic audit of Association programs and services and finally reporting to the Board of Directors. "I am humbled to be afforded the opportunity to represent Ozarka College on this national level," said Trustee Evins. "The level of commitment and dedication that I have experienced from Dr. Richard Dawe, the Board of Trustees, the Ozarka Foundation, the staff of educators, as well as support staff is second to none. Ozarka is dedicated to providing a quality learning experience for all students in the communities it serves." Associate members are chosen by voting members of the ACCT Board of Directors and Evins was one of 10 chosen to serve from community colleges across the United States. In his position, he will have full voting rights. "This service opportunity on a national scale is a perfect fit for Bob's experience and it is not only a tribute to his dedication to the Ozarka mission of providing higher education for our students, but it also allows a voice on the national policy stage for our college and the region we serve," said Dr. Richard Dawe, President of Ozarka College. "I appreciate Vice Chair Evins and his colleagues on our College Board very much." The Board policies Trustee Evins will help monitor include: Financial Planning and Budgeting, Asset Protection, and Financial Condition and Activity. The Committee will also identify the information it requires for adequate monitoring and establish a schedule for monitoring reports. Trustee Evins and his wife, Patricia, reside in Cherokee Village and have two grown children and three grandchildren.

Ozarka College – Mountain View Students Help Stock The Shelves This Holiday Season

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:31:39 -0600

Ozarka College - Mountain View students are holding a food drive in order to help those most in need in their community. The students are part of one of Ozarka College's Student Success classes, which is a required course for all first time students. Lindsay Galloway of Career Pathways teaches the class and said it was the students' idea to give back in some way. "They really wanted to provide a service to the community and since the Dorcas House Food Pantry serves so many families in Stone County, the students felt like it was a worthy cause," she said. "And the Food Pantry ran a story a few weeks ago in the newspaper about the need for donations, so they decided to help those who are less fortunate, especially this holiday season." The students in the class will be responsible for checking the boxes that have been placed out in the community twice a week until the food drive ends on Dec. 12. Each student will also receive 50 points for participation toward their final grade in the class, but they can get an additional 50 points if they go and volunteer at the Food Pantry. Items needed include, but are not limited to, canned fruits and vegetables, Ensure, foods for those suffering from diabetes, peanut butter, and soups. Donation boxes are located at TD Home Builders, Circle K, Wilson's Town and Country, Best Drug Store, and at the Ozarka College - Mountain View campus. For more information about the food drive, contact Galloway at 870-269-5600 or by email at lhgalloway@ozarka.edu.

December 16 Is Deadline To Apply For Book Loan

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:20:07 -0600

Time is running out to apply for a book loan from Career Pathways! Dec. 16 is the deadline to request books for the spring 2012 semester.Career Pathways students at Melbourne, Mountain View, Mammoth Spring, and Ash Flat, as well as online students, may request books. Books will be distributed to students who submit book request forms based on availability and the order in which the requests are received.Book request forms are available on-line and can be picked up at any Career Pathways office. To complete a request form, the student needs to list the course number and name for each book requested and attach a copy of their schedule for reference. Students should also list which campus they prefer the books to be delivered.Award letters for those receiving books will be mailed the week before classes begin. Spring 2011 classes begin Jan. 17, so award letters will be mailed on Jan. 9 and 10. Books will be distributed on the first two days of classes from the Career Pathways offices in Melbourne, Ash Flat, Mammoth Spring and Mountain View. The books are due to be returned by May 11. Read more in Career Pathways' December newsletter by clicking HERE.

Two Awarded Izard County Single Parent Scholarships

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:12:15 -0600

The Izard County Single Parent Scholarship committee recently awarded two scholarships to single parents living in the county. Sara Lawrence, of Melbourne, is a single mother of two who received a $500 scholarship and Amanda Martin, of Sydney, is a single mother of on e who received a $250 scholarship. Lawrence is an Ozarka College Licensed Practical Nursing student who plans to graduate in May 2012. Martin began Ozarka College's new Criminal Justice and Corrections program in August and expects to graduate in May 2013. "I am so honored to be a part of this very worthwhile organization that is serving the single parents of Izard County," said Laura Lawrence, committee member and Director of Financial Aid at Ozarka College. "This scholarship really helps our community in so many ways by helping these determined parents return to school to further their education. Any single parent interested in applying for the scholarship can stop by the Advancement Office at Ozarka College for more information." The scholarship program is designed to provide single parents living in Izard County the opportunity to pursue a diploma or a degree from a post-secondary school in order to improve their job skills, become self-sufficient and improve the lives of their families. For more information about the scholarship or to apply, contact Hannah McWilliams, Development and Alumni Relations Officer for Ozarka College, at 870-368-2060 or by email at hmcwilliams@ozarka.edu. An online application is available at www.aspsf.org. The deadline to apply for the spring 2012 semester is Dec. 15.

Ozarka College – Mammoth Spring To Offer Hvac Courses In Spring 2012

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:39:18 -0600

Ozarka College - Mammoth Spring will offer Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) courses as part of Continuing Education starting in January. Classes will begin on Jan. 9 and will be taught in two parts. The first part, which will be air conditioning, will be Jan. 9-20 and the second part, heating, will be Jan. 23-Feb. 3. Both classes will meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 4:30-9:30 p.m. at the Mammoth Spring campus, located at 5th and Archer Street. Each part of the two-part course will cost $150 and will include a textbook. The HVAC course will teach students basic electricity, the refrigeration cycle, compressors controls, wiring diagrams, and the different types of furnaces and other heating equipment. Anyone interested in taking the course should contact Karen Overturf in the Vice President of Academic Affairs Office at 870-368-2005, or by email at koverturf@ozarka.edu, to request a Continuing Education application that must be completed prior to each session. Applications and payment are due by Monday, Jan. 2.

Ozarka College – Ash Flat To Offer Certified Nursing Assistant Class For College Credit

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:11:25 -0600

Ozarka College - Ash Flat will offer a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) class for college credit during the Spring 2012 semester. Those who sign up for the Technical Certificate will be eligible to apply for financial aid to attend. The class will be offered Monday and Wednesday from 4 to 9 p.m. from Jan. 17 to March 16 and two days of clinical will be assigned the first week. Due to limited seating, only 16 applicants will be accepted into the program. The Certified Nursing Assistant Program at Ozarka College follows the curriculum and meets the requirements as set by the Office of Long Term Care in the state of Arkansas. Certified Nursing Assistants are increasingly being hired by health care facilities of all types as these facilities seek ways to provide top-quality nursing care. CNAs work under the supervision of Licensed Practical Nurses and Registered Nurses. The focus of the program is for the students to be able to provide competent, skilled care in a compassionate way. The program also teaches the student the importance of the CNA as a member of the health care team - instilling in the student that the patient is the primary focus of the health care team's efforts and that the chain of health care is only as strong as its weakest link. Though this is the first semester Ozarka College will offer the class for college credit at the Ash Flat campus, it will continue to be offered at the Melbourne and Mammoth Spring campuses. For more information about Certified Nursing Assistant classes offered by Ozarka College, contact CNA Coordinator Tamra Bevill at 870-368-2079 or by email at tbevill@ozarka.edu.

Ozarka College To Offer �chocolates For The Holidays�

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:37:33 -0600

Ozarka College will offer a Continuing Education course, titled 'Chocolates for the Holidays', on Thursday, Dec. 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Cafeteria of the Melbourne campus, located at 218 College Dr. The course will be taught by Julie Gosser and will give students the opportunity to learn how to create several different types of chocolate confections for the holiday season. The cost to attend this class is $45 and includes an individual chocolate kit that students will use during the course. Class size is limited, so early enrollment is encouraged. For more information about the class or to request a Continuing Education application that must be completed prior to the class, contact Karen Overturf in the Vice President of Academic Affairs Office at 870-368-2005 or by email at koverturf@ozarka.edu. Applications and payments may be turned in at the class.

Ozarka College Accepting Holiday Donations For Troops

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:28:58 -0600

Ozarka College will be accepting donations for â��Operation: Holiday Box,' a project to offer support during the holiday season for U.S. troops serving overseas, until Nov. 22 at all four campuses in Melbourne, Ash Flat, Mountain View, and Mammoth Spring. In Melbourne, donation boxes are located in the Cafeteria, Allied Health Building, Hall Building, Career Pathways, and in the John E. Miller Building. At the other campuses, boxes will be available near the main office. All items that are collected will be divided into shoe boxes and shipped to local soldiers who are serving overseas. Empty shoeboxes and filled shoebox donations are also welcome, along with monetary donations to go toward shipping the boxes overseas. All monetary donations can be left at the main office at Ash Flat, Mountain View and Mammoth Spring and in the Admissions Office at Melbourne. Items needed for donation include, but are not limited to: granola bars, Kool-Aid packets, Gatorade packets, flashlights and batteries, books, magazines, newspapers, crossword puzzles, socks, hard candy, hot chocolate, coffee, cookies, AT&T phone cards, games, DVDs, chips, popcorn, gum, lotion sets, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, playing cards, beef jerky, tea, sweeteners, stationary, and postage stamps. Ozarka College is dedicated to serving and providing quality service to veterans and their families and in September was named to the 2012 Military Friendly Schools list by G.I. Jobs, the premier magazine for military personnel transitioning into civilian life. The list honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace American's military service members and veterans as students. There are 30 military or veteran students currently enrolled at Ozarka College. For more information about â��Operation: Holiday Box,' contact Amanda Dobbs, Director of Admissions, at 870-368-2013 or by email at amanda.dobbs@ozarka.edu.

Ozarka Culinary Student Wins Bronze At Nationals

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:40:40 -0600

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 Bryant won third place in the post-secondary Food and Beverage Service competition against 17 other students from across the United States. After winning Gold medals in their divisions at the Arkansas Association of SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference, which was held in Hot Springs in April, three Ozarka College culinary arts students competed at the 44th Annual National SkillsUSA Championships in Kansas City from June 23-27. This was Kathryn's first time to compete in SkillsUSA. William "Joey" Stender of Ash Flat also competed for the first time in the post-secondary culinary arts competition and finished in the top twenty. Kim Brown of Glenwood competed in the Commercial Baking category and finished in the top twenty. Ozarka College’s Culinary Arts instructors, Linda Taylor and Mimi Newsome, accompanied the students to the competition in Kansas City. Taylor expresses her enthusiasm for the students’ accomplishments. “Just making it to the national competition is a success in itself. We had our first gold medal back in 2005 at that level, which was exciting for that second year student. Now with a first year student winning the bronze at nationals, reflects on the quality of our students and the hard work and effort they put into their training and education.” The SkillsUSA Championships is the showcase for the best career and technical students in the nation. Contests begin locally and continue through the state and national levels. The philosophy of the Championships is to reward students for excellence, to involve industry in directly evaluating student performance and to keep training relevant to employers' needsThis year, there were over 6,000 contestants in 91 separate events during the competitions, with more than 16,000 people drawn to the competition. Categories include health occupations; leadership development; occupationally-related; official demonstration; and trade, industrial and technical which includes the culinary arts contests. For further information of Ozarka’s Culinary Arts Program, the first of its kind in the State of Arkansas, contact Ozarka at 870-368-7371, toll free 1-800-821-4335, or visit the website at www.ozarka.edu.top picture: Bronze Medalist, Kathryn Tebbetts pictured with Randy Prather, Arkansas Director for Skills USA.bottom picture: left to right: Kim Brown, Kathryn Tebbetts, and Joey Stender.