Ozarka College will host their 5th annual holiday event on December 5, 2014 beginning at 4:30 PM. This event is free to the public and will take place in the John E. Miller Education complex, at Ozarka College, in Melbourne.This year's theme is, "Holidays in Who-ville" and families are invited to join Ozarka College for the viewing of Dr. Seuss cartoons, pictures with Santa, coloring activities and treats prepared by the Ozarka College Culinary Arts Department.In the words of Dr. Seuss, "My town is called Who-ville, for I am a Who and we Whos are all thankful and grateful to you." That idea can be echoed by Ozarka College, as we are grateful to be celebrating our 40th year in Higher Education. Ozarka College looks forward to giving back to the community with this fun filled, family friendly event.Lori Loggains, Principal at Melbourne Elementary School and supporter of Ozarka College's holiday event said, "It's fabulous! This is a great event in particular for school aged children, but also the community as a whole."In the case of inclement weather, this event will not be rescheduled. For more information about Holidays in Who-ville, please contact Suellen Davidson, Director of Advancement, at 870.368.2059 or sdavidson@ozarka.edu ![]()
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Miller Family Donates $5,000 To The Ozarka College Capital Campaign
Paul and Treva Miller, residents of Izard County, have committed $5,000 to the Ozarka College Student Services Center Capital Campaign. Their contribution will pay to furnish an office in the Student Services Center on the Melbourne Campus.Prior to serving as a State Senator for approximately eleven years, Senator Miller spent around twelve years in Education. He first became an educator in the state of Kansas, where he was a teacher and coached basketball, baseball, and track. He later spent time in Jonesboro and Oxford serving as a coach, teacher, Principal, and Superintendent.Mrs. Miller also has a passion for education. She began her teaching career as a second grade teacher at Valley View in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She also taught Reading at Violet Hill and first grade at Melbourne. Treva retired after thirty-four years of service."Senator Miller and Miss Treva have committed much of their adult lives to education and we are now very proud and appreciative of their strong support for this wonderful facility on the main campus in Melbourne", said Dr. Richard Dawe, President of Ozarka College. "They have contributed to what will be a lasting legacy at Ozarka for the strong support given to Ozarka students."Together, the Miller's have three grown children, four grandchildren, and are the owners of Paul Miller Motors. Their son, Bob Miller, currently serves on the Ozarka College Foundation Board.The new Student Services Center, currently under construction, will house all student services, various individual and group study areas, community use meeting rooms, a high-tech. video teleconferencing center, additional banquet space for College and community use, and a state of the art culinary learning lab and cafe.The "Students at the Center" capital campaign is a bold step to raise the quality of educational and student support services at Ozarka College to new heights. The campaign will help ensure student success and will enhance the campus to create a more community-centered learning environment.Donation levels range from $2,500 to $250,000 for the building naming opportunity.For more information about giving opportunities to the "Students at the Center" capital campaign, please contact Suellen Davidson, Director of Advancement, at 870.368.2059 or sdavidson@ozarka.eduThe Ozarka College Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization and all donations are tax deductible on itemized tax forms. ![]()
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Photography And Photoshop Course To Be Offered At Mountain View
Ozarka College in Mountain View will offer a four-day Photography and Photoshop continuing education course, beginning in December.The course will be taught by Patrick Ward and will meet daily from December 1 through December 4 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Tuition is $20.00 per student and pre-registration is required.There will be two levels of photography taught. The first will cover the basics of camera use; students will learn how to properly use the shutter speed, aperture and ISO to consistently get the photograph they desire. Students need to bring a camera that has adjustable settings, preferably a DSLR (digital single lens reflex) that has the ability for multiple lenses and modes.The second level of photography will cover preparation for specific shooting settings such as sports, portraiture, landscapes and macro. Proper lighting techniques using natural lighting as well as flash photography will also be covered.The first level of Photoshop will get everyone familiar with the complicated but powerful world of Photoshop CC. Students should be prepared to take notes during this portion of the class; bringing a notepad or laptop is encouraged.The second level of Photoshop will cover, in detail, how and why to work in layers, mask images for fine detail editing, fix blemishes, patch tool as well as many others.Seating is limited! For more information about additional items this course will cover or to register, please contact Lindsay Wilson-Galloway, Director of Ozarka College Off-Campus Operations in Mountain View by calling 870.269.5600 or email lhgalloway@ozarka.edu![]()
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Ozarka College To Meet With Government And Business Leaders
Ozarka College will meet with government and business leaders during an event titled, “Community College Work$.” Community College Work$ is being brought to participating two-year and technical colleges within the state of Arkansas by Arkansas Community Colleges (ACC), formerly known as Arkansas Association of Two-Year Colleges (AATYC).
Community College Work$ is designed to share the mission overview of customized workforce training, short term certificates, stackable credentials, affordability and access, overview of students and their challenges, and how to meet the needs of local communities.
Workforce initiatives, student scrappyimonials, and financial impact will also be shared with those in attendance. Community Colleges are tax producers not tax consumers, who work to improve economic development, return on investment, employment and salaries of completers.
Ozarka College will participate in this initiative by hosting Community College Work$ at each of their four campus locations in Melbourne, Ash Flat, Mammoth Spring and Mountain View during the first week of December.![]()
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Ozarka College's Financial Aid Department Lowers Student Loan Default Rates
Ozarka College has worked very hard to decrease the three-year Cohort Default Rate(CDR) and has been successful. Efforts to monitor the default rate have been put in place with the Financial Aid department. Some of these efforts included developing a Default Management Taskforce, developing a Default Management Plan, enhancing face-to-face counseling each year, and working with a third party servicer."The 2011 three year cohort default rate is currently at 23.1%, which is a decrease of 18.7% from the 2010 three-year cohort default rate, " said Laura Lawrence, Ozarka College Director of Financial Aid. "The projected number for the 2012 three-year cohort default rate is 20%. "
The percentage of students receiving loans, as well as the amount they are borrowing, has also decreased. During the 2010 academic year, 39.2% of enrolled students accepted a total of $5,415,312 in student loans. During the 2013 academic year, only 35.99% of students accepted loans. Their total amount borrowed was $3,902,358; thus creating a staggering $1.5 million dollar decrease in student loans.
Ozarka College's efforts in successfully lowering loan default rates and having fewer students need loans is just one way they work towards helping their students. Students are provided with information on scholarships, payment plans, Pell grants, and work-study opportunities, which will help them with obtaining their educational goals with fewer loans. Having students earn degrees with less debt affords the students more opportunities for a brighter, more successful future.
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Dr. Richard Dawe To Serve On Saint Louis University's Parks College Graduate Advisory Board
Dr. Richard Dawe, President of Ozarka College, has accepted an invitation to serve as an advisory board member on the Graduate Advisory Board for Engineering, Aviation and Technology at Saint Louis University's (SLU) Parks College. Parks College educates graduate students to become leaders in the fields of aviation, engineering and technology.Dr. Dawe is a 2000 graduate of Saint Louis University, earning his Ph.D. in Public Policy Analysis and Administration. SLU's College of Education and Public Service honored him in 2010 as their Distinguished Ph.D. alumni award recipient.Dr. Dawe's service on the Parks College Graduate Advising Board is sure to be beneficial to the success and development of Ozarka College's aviation program.Ozarka College will begin offering an Associate of Science degree in Professional Pilot-Aviation during the fall semester of 2015. Students will have less than five miles to commute from the Ozarka College campus in Melbourne to the John E. Miller Airport where they will establish flight side training.For more information about the Ozarka College aviation program, please contact Nick Lenczycki, Ozarka College Director of Aviation, at 870.368.7926 or nick.lenczycki@ozarka.edu ![]()
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Ozarka College Awarded Blue & You Foundation Grant
Ozarka College has been awarded The Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas grant, which will help fund a Comprehensive Health and Safety Program.Ozarka College was awarded $46,909 to support a Quick Response Health Care Initiative, to initiate a Cardio Wellness and Fitness Challenge, and to establish a Safety in the Workplace Initiative; efforts that will all promote healthier lifestyles and make a safer campus for students, administration, and faculty. Specifically, the grant will provide for the installation of health and safety upgrades across all four campus locations, including automated external defibrillators (AED) and advanced emergency response beacons."The Blue & You Foundation grant will provide for a very comprehensive program at the College, " said Josh Wilson, Ozarka College's Grant Administrator. "The installation of AEDs and emergency alert system upgrades will provide a safer environment for all who visit the College. "The impact of the grant initiatives will also reach far beyond the college campus. The Cardio Wellness and Fitness Challenge will challenge Ozarka College employees as well members of the community to adopt healthier, more active lifestyles.The Blue & You Foundation award also strengthens the College partnership with the Northcentral Arkansas Education Service Cooperative (NAESC) and the nine public school districts in the College's four-county service area (Fulton, Izard, Sharp and Stone). Specifically, the College has secured funding for adult and infant training manikins for NAESC to be used on loan for quick response health care training, such as CPR and AED, in the local school districts. In addition, the grant initiative will provide for the cost of training one personnel at each of the nine school districts to become a licensed CPR and AED training provider."The College is thrilled to partner with the education cooperative and the local districts, " said Wilson. "Having additional training providers in-house provides sustainable, quick-response training solutions for our schools, not to mention, it supports the state-mandated CPR training requirement for high school students. "The Blue & You Foundation was established by Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield as a charitable foundation to promote better health in Arkansas. Of the 202 grant applications received, only 35 were selected for this years funding cycle.![]()
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Registration Deadline Is Fast Approaching
Have you registered for Spring and Summer 2015 courses yet? Now is the time to do so! Spring courses begin on January 12 and the deadline to register is January 9. We are celebrating our 40th year in Higher Education and look forward to serving all students, current and new.Ozarka College offers twenty-nine associate degrees, technical certificates and certificates of proficiency. Additionally, Ozarka students can choose from numerous online options or to take classes at any of our four campus locations in Melbourne, Ash Flat, Mammoth Spring, and Mountain View.Tuition rates start at just $84 per credit hour and students are encouraged to register as soon as possible, to ensure enrollment in the courses they need, before the classes fill. For more information regarding admissions, financial aid or registration, please contact Ozarka College via phone: 800.821.4335 or website: www.ozarka.eduOzarka College, Providing Life-Changing Experiences, 40 Years Strong!![]()
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Director Of Aviation Hired
Ozarka College is pleased to announce the hiring of Nick Lenczycki, who will serve as the Director of Aviation. The inaugural cohort is anticipated to begin during the fall 2015 semester."Nick's vast experience in a university level aviation programs will allow Ozarka College to launch the aviation program with great confidence, " said Dr. Richard Dawe, Ozarka College President. "We're very fortunate to have his leadership for this exciting new program. "Lenczycki holds an MBA in Operations Management and Finance, is a Gold-Seal Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI, CFII, and MEI) and an Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI). He has also served on the FAA Safety Team Representative since 2007. Prior to his assignment at Ozarka College, most recently, Mr. Lenczycki was Chief of Flight Operations at South Dakota State University."I am really excited about the opportunities graduates from our program are going to have moving forward, " said Nick Lenczycki, Ozarka College Director of Aviation. "Aviation is an exciting career choice with ever increasing potential. Students will only be bound by their dreams! "For more information about Ozarka College's Aviation program, please contact Nick Lenczycki, Ozarka College Director of Aviation, at 870.368.7926.![]()
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Ozarka College Awarded Arkansas Flower And Garden Show 'greening Of Arkansas' Grant
Ozarka College will receive $1,500 from the Arkansas Flower and Garden Show through its 'Greening of Arkansas' grant program. The funds will support landscaping the Ozarka College plaza and courtyard, a central commons and green space near the new Student Services Center, located at the heart of the Melbourne campus.With this grant award, Ozarka College will purchase five large trees to bring seasonal beauty to the commons area. The trees will serve as the final touch to the plaza and courtyard development project made possible by a $10,000 gift from Ozarka College Provost and Executive Vice President, Dr. Dennis Rittle and his family.The plaza and courtyard will serve as a central gathering area for all who visit the campus. As construction of the new Student Services Center comes to a close, the plaza and courtyard area will emerge as a funnel for communal activity. The commons space will draw students, faculty, staff, and members of the community to the center of campus where amenities, services, classes, and community programs will be only steps away.This space is expected to beautify the college with an arrangement of walkways that will border manicured lawnscaping in the courtyard and shaded picnic-style seating on the plaza. The commons area will naturally attract all patrons to the heart of campus.For more information about the Arkansas Flower and Garden Show 'Greening of Arkansas' grant, please contact Josh Wilson, Ozarka College Grant Administrator at 870.368.2042 or email: josh.wilson@ozarka.edu.![]()
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Ozarka Kids Academy Donates To Dhs
In lieu of a gift exchange, Ozarka Kids Academy at Ozarka College in Melbourne chose to donate to the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) this holiday season.The new hats, mittens, packs of diapers, and non-perishable food items Kids Academy students brought in were donated to DHS on December 20, 2014, who intern redistributed them to Izard County residents in need.For more information about Ozarka Kids Academy, please contact Karen Hall, Ozarka College Director of Childcare, at 870.368.7868 or email khall@ozarka.edu.![]()
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Centurylink Donates $5,000 To The Ozarka College Capital Campaign
CenturyLinkhas committed $5,000 to the Ozarka College Student Services Center Capital Campaign. Their contribution will pay to furnish an office in the Student Services Center on the Melbourne Campus.CenturyLink, headquartered in Monroe, Louisiana, is the third largest telecommunications company in the United States and is recognized as a leader in the network services market by technology industry analyst firms."Ozarka is important to CenturyLink and to the customers we serve in that region of the state, " said Skip Layne, CenturyLink Area Operations Manager-North/East Arkansas and Mississippi. "We are happy to partner with Ozarka, because it improves the quality of life in the area. That is what we try to do with our products and services also, make life better for our customers in the areas we serve. " Mr. Layne resides in Monette, Arkansas and has served CenturyLink customers for more than forty years.CenturyLink understands the importance of education, as they have met the needs of their customers by advancing technologically over the years. Currently, CenturyLink provides data, voice and managed services in local, national and select international markets through its high-quality advanced fiber optic network and multiple data centers for businesses and consumers."We are grateful that Mr. Layne and CenturyLink have demonstrated their strong commitment to Ozarka College and our students, " said Dr. Richard Dawe, Ozarka College President. "Their donation will have a profound and lasting impact to help ensure our students' success. "The "Students at the Center " capital campaign is a bold step to raise the quality of educational and student support services at Ozarka College to new heights. The campaign will help ensure student success and will enhance the campus to create a more community-centered learning environment.Donation levels range from $2,500 to $250,000 for the building naming opportunity. For more information about giving opportunities to the "Students at the Center " capital campaign, please contact Suellen Davidson, Director of Advancement, at 870.368.2059 or sdavidson@ozarka.eduThe Ozarka College Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization and all donations are tax deductible on itemized tax forms.![]()
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Ozarka College Offers New Extended Hours For GED Classes
Free GED classes will resume at Ozarka College in Melbourne, Ash Flat, Mammoth Spring, and Mountain View beginning January 12, 2015. Ozarka College's Adult Education program is ADA accessible, EEOC compliant, and disability accommodations are available upon request.Classes meet at Ozarka College in Melbourne on Mondays and Fridays from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Additionally, extended hours are offered on Wednesdays from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Classes in Ash Flat are on Mondays from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM and on Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Mammoth Spring and Mountain View both offer classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.Registration is ongoing. For additional information on free GED classes, please call Ozarka College's Adult Education Department at 800.821.4335, ext. 2051 or in Izard County call 870.368.2051.![]()
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Ozarka College And Frogwatch Usa To Host Frog Listening Workshops
Ozarka College will partner with FrogWatch USA to offer free Frog Listening Workshops in Mountain View, Ash Flat and Mammoth Spring, beginning in January 2015.The seminars will be presented by Tom Krohn, Arkansas Regional Coordinator for Frog Watch USA. The first session will teach you to identify all the frogs and toads in our area by their calls. Participants will learn to mimic frog calls, as well as receive handouts and visual memory aids. You will also learn why frogs are important, why they are in trouble, and what can be done to help them. The second session introduces the wetlands and frog monitoring training for the FrogWatch USA national network, administered by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.Ozarka College in Mountain View will host the first session, meeting on January 27 and February 3 from 6:30 to 9:00 PM. The second session will take place at Ozarka College in Ash Flat on February 2 and 19 from 6:00 to 8:30 PM. The final session will take place at the National Fish Hatchery Aquatic Center in Mammoth Spring on February 24 and March 3 from 6:00 to 8:30 PM.Seating is limited and reservations are recommended. For the workshop in Mountain View, please call 870.269.5600. For Ash Flat, please call 870.994.7273 and for Mammoth Spring, please call 870.625.0411.![]()
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Businesses Participated In Ozarka College's Community Support Program
As Ozarka College's registration deadline for spring courses neared, the College rolled out a new Community Support Program. Local businesses were asked to help spread the word about registration deadlines by posting information on their business signage. Their generous support is greatly appreciated!It is evident that our area businesses understand the importance of education and the value that Ozarka College places on the success of each of their students. Thank you to Citizens Bank and Ozark Heritage Bank, both in Mountain View, and Corner Drug Store, Custom Cakes & More, First National Bank of Izard County, FNBC Community Bankers, and Salon 33, all in Melbourne, for showing your support for Ozarka College. ![]()
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Photography And Photoshop Course To Be Offered At Ozarka College - Mountain View
Ozarka College in Mountain View will offer a four-day Photography and Photoshop continuing education course, beginning in February. The course will be taught by Patrick Ward and will meet daily from February 2-5, 2015 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Tuition is $20.00 per student and pre-registration is required.There will be two levels of photography taught. The first will cover the basics of camera use; students will learn how to properly use the shutter speed, aperture and ISO to consistently get the photograph they desire. Students need to bring a camera that has adjustable settings, preferably a DSLR (digital single lens reflex) that has the ability for multiple lenses and modes.The second level of photography will cover preparation for specific shooting settings such as sports, portraiture, landscapes and macro. Proper lighting techniques using natural lighting as well as flash photography will also be covered.The first level of Photoshop will get everyone familiar with the complicated but powerful world of Photoshop CC. Students should be prepared to take notes during this portion of the class; bringing a notepad or laptop is encouraged.The second level of Photoshop will cover, in detail, how and why to work in layers, mask images for fine detail editing, fix blemishes, patch tool as well as many others.Seating is limited! For more information about additional items this course will cover or to register, please contact Lindsay Wilson-Galloway, Director of Ozarka College Off-Campus Operations in Mountain View by calling 870.269.5600 or email lhgalloway@ozarka.edu![]()
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Ozarka College Accepts GED Walmart Scholarships
A new scholarship opportunity is now available to adult education students. The GED Walmart Scholarship will cover Official GED testing fees, in full, if the student meets the required criteria.
The only criteria for the scholarship is that the candidate must be an adult education student (30 hour minimum), an Arkansas resident, and not earn more than 200 percent of the Federal poverty level. A student who has only one person in the family can make as much as $23,340 a year. As always required, the student must take and pass the section of the GED Ready test in which they are testing prior to official testing.
Students are encouraged to complete the scholarship application through Ozarka College Adult Education, as a signature from a certified Adult Education instructor is required prior to submitting application for the GED Walmart Scholarship.
Students who are awarded the scholarship may take the GED test free of charge at Ozarka College in Melbourne, Ash Flat, Mammoth Spring, and Mountain View. Ozarka College's Adult Education program is ADA accessible, EEOC compliant, and disability accommodations are available upon request.
For additional information about free GED classes or use of the GED Walmart Scholarship, please call Ozarka College's Adult Education Department at 800.821.4335, ext. 2051.![]()
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Ozarka College Announces President And Provost Lists
Ozarka College recently announced that 89 students have been named to the President's List and 72 students have been named to the Provost's List for the Fall 2014 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 grade point average of 4.0. To be eligible for the Provost's List, students must meet the same requirements as the President's List; however, their minimum grade point average requirement is a 3.5 or higher. The Ozarka College President's List by city of residence is as follows:From Ash Flat: Britney N. Bair, Chasity D. Chapps, Joshua D. Holland, Lynn C. Johnson, and Kierra L. WittingBatesville: Catina J. TewksburyCalico Rock: Victoria L. RushCave City: Rebecca D. Glenn, James L. Tackett, and Morgan E. WinstonCherokee Village: Jordin R. Machalicek and Justin W. SmithEdgemont: Brandis S. HarnessEvening Shade: Brian M. StatlerFifty Six: Lindsay P. McGowanFox: Robert A. WattsFranklin: Courtney L. LockGassville: Holly D. TroxellGepp: Adrianna N. FletcherGuion: Shonna M. ArnoldHardy: Wesley R. Bunting, Vicki L. Mann, Amber L. Merriam, and Savannah N. PhillipsHorseshoe Bend: Tabatha L. PeblerJonesboro: Samantha N. ReddKoshkonong, MO: Violet M. HamptonLeslie: Isabel M. DoddsMammoth Spring: Sara J. Andrews, Schuyler C. Madden, Christi A. Reed, Stephanie H. Robertson, and Heather J. RogersMelbourne: Candice M. Bruyette, Wendy M. Causey, Tammy R. Felton, Clay L. Jones, Shawnette N. Kimble, Kristin M. Montgomery, Isaac W. Push, and Chelsea K. VinesMount Pleasant: Regina G. Corter and Dakota L. TeagueMountain View: Bailey M. Barnes, Nathan D. Cobb, Joell S. Columb, Monica B. Day, Shannon T. Dixon, Dakota W. Dixon, Ryan E. Fuller, Gerry C. Goodin, Madison B. Green, Chelsea S. Lang, Susan M. Newman, Philip C. Shuler, Alex J. Soulard, Rachel A. Sutton, May E. Taylor-Brown, Katrina F. Whitfield, and Gregory L. WillisNorfork: Hannah Z. TeagueOnia: Justine M. VillanuevaPiggott: Kelsey L. McKenney and Angela R. SelfPineville: Billie J. WolfordPleasant Grove: Brandi N. SweetPrim: Laura L. GeigerRosie: Amber G. YoungSage: Linda S. FinleySalem: Elizabeth M. Anderson, Esther H. Anderson, Tina R. Boris, Kasey R. Hendrix, and Susan C. WilliamsShirley: Lauren M. WattsSidney: Shannon J. Dougherty and Mandy S. SollockSmithville: Brittany L. BookerStrawberry: Tony R. SharpThayer, MO: Marsha L. EarlsViola: Kurina E. Etheridge, Corby J. May, and Arianna N. StewartViolet Hill: Kayla M. Cooper, Lindsey N. McHalffey, and Tiffany J. TaylorWideman: Seth J. StapletonWilliford: Jeremy L. Wess and Andrew S. WightWiseman: Abram J. Mead The Ozarka College Provost's List by city of residence is as follows:Ash Flat: Kailee A. Abney, Shorlyn M. Morris, and Angela L. WilesBatesville: Kelli R. Dunegan, Nathan W. Gann, Tamara J. Haddock, and William L. SonnierBrockwell: Eli J. Blankenship and Kayla Marie CooperCherokee Village: Maria M. Bryeans, Karen R. Henley, and Sharon D. MamathEdgemont: Monica D. Morgan and Kimber C. MurrayEvening Shade: Jennifer M. Finley and Chelsey D. SmartFox: Bailey J. StubbsFranklin: Molly E. TaylorGepp: Shannon R. CochranHardy: Mary B. Lee, Katherine E. Long, Jessica L. Prescott, Megan R. Welch, and Dalton J. WithersHarrison: Jami S. TaylorImboden: Malcom L. AshlockMarshall: Forrest M. SuchlandMelbourne: Blair E. Cone, Candace R. Dailing, Madison A. Deloach, Makayla E. Gross, Michael J. Hellesvig, Krystal D. Johnson, Sharie L. Kipfer, Cameron R. Massey, Matthew Charles Pitts, Hannah C. Rice, Paul G. Shaver, Richard O. Smith, and Sherry M. VestMinot, ND: Tayler B. WadeMountain View: David H. Buchanan, Brandi D. Buchholz, Amanda D. Coffell, Devon C. Fuller, Misty S. Jeffery, Courtney M. Lancaster, Angela G. Maynard, Sarah E. Reynoso, Ryan E. Richardson, Jennifer L. Rodgers, Jacob P. Shuler, and Samuel W. SpannPoughkeepsie: Samantha J. HuckabeeRavenden: Kristen E. SoraciSalem: Melissa L. Bitting, Samantha D. Clements, Brendan J. Clements, Cody D. Cranford, Hunter D. Delargy, Luz A. Oliva, and Megan M. WilliamsShirley: Alison M. Parks, Shauna L. Rushing, and Amy J. TavaresSidney: Megan E. CooperThayer, MO: Jennifer M. Baldridge, Kaylynn D. Bullock, and Erin D. RisnerViola: Brandi D. ConnerViolet Hill: Debra L. Pittman and Dennis J. Tiernan For additional information on these accomplishments or about Ozarka College, please call 870.368.7371. ![]()
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Ozarka College Seeks Your Heart-Healthy Miles
In December, Ozarka College was awarded The Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas grant, which will help fund a Comprehensive Health and Safety Program. On January 7, 2015, Ozarka College was presented a check for $46,909 from the Blue & You Foundation. In an effort to promote healthier lifestyles, part of the $46,909 awarded to Ozarka College will be used to initiate a Cardio Wellness and Fitness Challenge. Ozarka College students, employees, and the general community alike will all be challenged to adopt healthier, more active lifestyles. To do this, Ozarka College has set a goal for participants to log at least 10,000 heart-healthy miles, collectively, all while on a journey to a healthier life. The College invites all who are interested, regardless of ability or skill level, to participate in this fitness challenge. Whether you like to run, walk, bike, roll, or swim for fitness, please join us and contribute your mileage."Everyone's New Year's resolution is to exercise more, and this is a fun way to do it, " said Patrick O'Sullivan, Executive Director of the Blue & You Foundation. "We hope that providing this grant to the Melbourne community will encourage people to log their exercise miles toward the community-wide goal of 10,000 miles. "Registration to join the Fitness Challenge is free, and to further incentivize active lifestyles, the top three mileage contributors will be awarded a cash prize at the end of the challenge. Simply pick up an application at any of our Ozarka College campus locations, at the Paul Miller Fitness Center, or access online at www.ozarka.edu/fitnesschallenge. Please return completed forms to Stacy Gore, Ozarka College Fitness Center Coordinator, PO Box 10, Melbourne, Arkansas 72556. Once participants have completed the application, they will be provided with information on how to track and submit their miles. For more information about the Fitness Challenge, please contact Stacy Gore at 870.368.2090 or email: stacy.gore@ozarka.edu![]()
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John E. Miller Family Donates $5,000 To The Ozarka College Capital Campaign
The family of the late Representative John E. Miller has committed $5,000 to the Ozarka College Student Services Center Capital Campaign. Their contribution will pay to furnish a student study area in the Student Services Center on the Melbourne Campus.Representative Miller married his wife, Ruby, in 1949 and together they have three grown children, eight grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. In 1958, Representative Miller began his forty years of service when he was elected to the Arkansas House of Representatives."The entire Miller family is delighted to support this very important project at Ozarka College, " said Ruby Miller. "We could not pass up this opportunity to name a space in the Student Services Center after our loved one, John E. Miller. The College was always near and dear to his heart, as he served the people of this area in the state legislature. We continue to honor him and the things that were important to him and our family. ""We are so grateful for the long legacy established by John E. Miller and the continued commitment of the Miller family for Ozarka College " said Dr. Richard Dawe, Ozarka College President. "Ozarka has been a powerful force in Melbourne, our four county service area, and northern Arkansas for forty years. We're all very thankful for Representative Miller's vision, tenacity and life of public service. "The "Students at the Center " capital campaign is a bold step to raise the quality of educational and student support services at Ozarka College to new heights. The campaign will help ensure student success and will enhance the campus to create a more community-centered learning environment.For more information about giving opportunities to the "Students at the Center " capital campaign, please contact Suellen Davidson, Director of Advancement, at 870.368.2059 or sdavidson@ozarka.eduThe Ozarka College Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization and all donations are tax deductible on itemized tax forms.![]()
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