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Scholarships For Spring 2015 Semester Available At Ozarka College

January 16, 2015, 6:50 am
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Due to recent donations made to Ozarka College, the College has several scholarships available for the Spring 2015 semester. These scholarships are valued at $250 each and applications are being accepted now through Friday, February 6, 2015.To be considered, students must be enrolled full time and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applications are available to students when logging into their myOzarka account. Upon completing the application, a written essay will also be required. 0 0 1 115 657 Ozarka College 5 1 771 14.0 Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE /* Style Definitions */table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language:JA;} For assistance with applying for Spring 2015 semester scholarships, please contact the Ozarka College Financial Aid office by calling 870.368.2009 or email: finaid@ozarka.edu
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony To Take Place At Ozarka College

January 16, 2015, 6:54 am
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Ozarka College will host a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Student Services Center in Melbourne, Arkansas on January 29, 2015. This event begins at 11:00 AM and the community is invited to attend.With the support of local sales tax revenue provided by the citizens of Melbourne, the Ozarka College Board of Trustees issued approximately $2.9 million in revenue bonds to finance construction for this state of the art facility. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on September 18, 2013 and construction, led by Construction Network Inc., followed.Just over one year later, the Student Services Center is ready to open and will significantly enhance the Ozarka College experience.   The Student Services Center will serve as a hub of campus activity and provide a central location for meetings and special events for community groups and students.   Additionally, this will offer businesses and organizations throughout the region access to leading-edge technology and conference facilities."We hope to have a large crowd of friends and supporters for this very special Ribbon Cutting event, " said Dr. Richard Dawe, Ozarka College President. "This Student Services Center will be a transformational building  for Ozarka College and our community that will be used and enjoyed for many years to come. "Businesses and families alike have shown great support for this project while participating in the capital campaign. Plaques giving naming rights to rooms inside the Student Services Center have been placed in honor of those who donated $2,500 or more. Special thanks to the following Capital Campaign donors: FNBC Bank, Centennial Bank, Dr. Richard and Chris Dawe, Dr. Dennis C. and Christy M. Rittle, Lenora Yancey, Mark Herrington, North Arkansas Electric Cooperative, CenturyLink, Dan and Nancy Orr, Danny and Connie Mosier, Dennis and Wanda Wiles, First National Bank of Izard County, G.H. Miller and Sons, Inc., Guy and Joan Stirling, Hatfield Ready Mix, Inc., Izard County Farm Burea, Jason and Mandy Lawrence, Mike and Lesha Watson, Paul and Treva Miller, Randy and Diane Zook, Ron C. and Karen D. Helm, Ruby Miller and Children, Shane and Lisa Gardner, The Johnson Family, and The Ozarka College Foundation Board.Ozarka College Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar, and other Student Services will be housed in the Student Services Center, as well as the new Ozarka Cafe. The Cafe, available to staff, students, campus visitors and the community will offer a menu with dine-in or grab and go options. Whether you join us for lunch or utilize our catering services, an enhanced dining experience is to be expected.Ozarka College has been providing life-changing experiences through education for forty years, and the new Student Services Center will assist the College in continuing to provide outstanding student service. Naming opportunities in the Student Services Center are still available. For more information on becoming a donor, please contact Suellen Davidson, Director of Advancement, at 870.368.2059
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Ozarka College - Mountain View To Host Introduction To Computers Continuing Education Course

January 26, 2015, 2:31 pm
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Ozarka College in Mountain View will host an Introduction to Computers course to be offered through Continuing Education beginning in March.This four-week course, being taught by Frances Bullard, will cover basic computer concepts, Microsoft Windows, Internet search and navigation, e-mail basics, and sending attachments. The course runs from March 6 through March 27, meeting on Fridays, from 9:00 AM - Noon.The tuition is just $25.00 per student, $20.00 for ages 60 and over. Seating is limited and registration is required. Please contact Lindsay Wilson-Galloway, Director of Ozarka College Off-Campus Operations in Mountain View, by phone at 870.269.5600 or email lhgalloway@ozarka.edu
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Student Services Center Ribbon Cutting

January 30, 2015, 6:10 am
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Approximately 225 guests gathered at the new Student Services Center at Ozarka College in Melbourne on Thursday, January 29, 2015 for a ribbon cutting ceremony. Members of the Ozarka College faculty, staff, administration, Board of Trustees, and Foundation Board of Directors attended the festive event. Special guests also attending included donors, friends and supporters from across the state.Ozarka College President, Dr. Richard Dawe, welcomed the crowd and provided introductions. He shared his appreciation for the vision of Representative John E. Miller for establishing Ozarka College 40 years ago. "This Student Center and Ozarka College would not be possible without John E. Miller's commitment to the region, Higher Education and our state, " said Dr. Dawe. Board Chairman, Bob Evins, thanked those in attendance and spoke to the success of Ozarka students and the importance of the new facility. Remarks were also made by Congressman Rick Crawford, Mayor Rhonda Halbrook, Chris Mosley, a student at Ozarka College, and Mike Watson, Foundation Board Member and Capital Campaign Co-Chair.Music was provided by Pam Setser and Danny Dozier and refreshments were prepared by the Ozarka College Culinary Arts Department. Ozarka College student Ambassadors and Student Government Association members led guests on tours of the new Student Services Center.The new Student Services Center houses the Ozarka College student services, two community meeting rooms, a Cafe, computer lab, video teleconferencing center, and so much more. Many of these areas are available for public use, and business and industry partners are encouraged to utilize the state of the art technology and conference space.For more information about the new Student Services Center, please contact Suellen Davidson, Director of Advancement by calling 870.368.2059.*If you did not receive a program at the ribbon cutting ceremony and would like one, please contact Manda Jackson by calling 870.368.2045 or email: manda.jackson@ozarka.edu  
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Congressman Rick Crawford Supports Ozarka College Student Center At Ribbon Cutting

February 2, 2015, 12:06 pm
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Ozarka College was honored to have Congressman Rick Crawford present at the new Student Services Center ribbon cutting ceremony that took place on the main campus in Melbourne, Arkansas on January 29, 2015. Cong. Crawford spoke about his educational experiences and the importance of two-year degrees and job skilled training in today's society. Crawford explained that Ozarka does an excellent job providing those types of educational opportunities to students in the surrounding communities. Ozarka has also served as the meeting location for Cong. Crawford's presentations on the Farm Bill and he looks forward to utilizing the new facility in the future.
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Whitten Is Co-Recipient Of The E. Wilson Green Award

February 3, 2015, 10:26 am
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Ozarka College is proud to announce that Kim Whitten, Director of Ozarka College in Ash Flat, is a co-recipient of the 2014 E. Wilson Green Award. Nominees of this award should be a person or organization that is a Civic Minded Volunteer and has distinguished themselves by love and vigorous support of the Spring River Area community.  Whitten received this honor during the Spring River Area Chamber of Commerce annual banquet that was held on January 20, 2015 at Artisan Steakhouse and Grill in Highland, AR. She and fellow Rotarian, Donald Britnell, tied for this honor."I have attended the Spring River Chamber of Commerce Banquet many times over the past several years and have watched people who I respect in the community receive the E. Wilson Green award, " says Kim Whitten. "I would never expect to be honored with such an accolade! "    Whitten who has been an employee of Ozarka College for several years loves the Sharp County community and enjoys doing her part to serve.   She hopes that the work everyone does together as members of the Chamber, along with various churches and community organizations, will help to improve our local economy and the way of life in Sharp County and beyond.
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Chemistry Two Available Online This Summer

February 9, 2015, 9:07 am
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Ozarka College will offer Chemistry Two online during the second summer semester. This course is required for Bachelor of Science Nursing students, as well as most science majors.Not a current Ozarka College student? No problem! Simply complete an application for admissions, submit official transcripts showing that you have successfully completed the equivalent of Chemistry One, and any other required admissions documents. The summer two term begins on July 1, 2015 and registration is currently open. For more information or to register, please contact any Ozarka College campus location or Admissions by calling 1.800.821.4335. Interested students can also visit us on the web: ozarka.edu/admissions.cfm  
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Ozarka College Foundation Accepts Rent House Donation

February 10, 2015, 12:40 pm
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The Ozarka College Foundation Board of Directors recently began accepting funds generated from a rent house, located near Hardy. The property is owned by a person who lives out of state and wishes to remain anonymous. These funds will be used for Ozarka College student scholarships beginning in the spring semester of 2015.Foundation Board Chair, Garry Lawrence, explained that this is a unique venture and the Board looks forward to exploring similar contributions with future donors. In this scenario, the property had been vacant for some time and was in need of repairs. Lawrence and other contractors assisted the owner with getting the house repaired and ready for rental. Upon completion of the renovation project, the house was rented and the proceeds will be given to the Foundation and in turn be used to fund the Garry and Carol Ann Lawrence Scholarship. In addition to helping students by way of scholarships, the owner is also pleased to know the home is being well taken care of, something he was unable to do. The Ozarka College Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization and all donations are tax deductible on itemized tax forms. If you are interested in similar giving opportunities, please contact Suellen Davidson, Director of Advancement, at 870.368.2059 or email: sdavidson@ozarka.edu
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Ozarka College Has Low Student Loan Default Rates

February 11, 2015, 8:12 am
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The Financial Aid office at Ozarka College has received more good news about their student loan default rates. By developing a Default Management Taskforce, a Default Management Plan,  enhancing face-to-face counseling each year, working with a third party servicer, and heavily monitoring the default rates, they continue to see a decrease in student loan defaults.The 2012 three year cohort default rate is currently at 20.46%, 2013 is at 11.15% and 2014 is at 4.42%. These rates are more than 50% lower than the previous three-year cohort default rates.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.Registration for Summer semester courses is now open and Fall registration will begin on April 13, 2015. For more information about financial aid opportunities, please call 870.368.2009 or email: finaid@ozarka.edu      
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Ladies Luncheon And Fashion Show Coming To Ozarka College - Mountain View

February 13, 2015, 7:26 am
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The Ozarka College Foundation will host their third annual Ladies' Luncheon and Fashion Show on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Ozarka College in Mountain View. The event will take place in the Ozark Heritage Bank Student Commons Area beginning at 11:00 AM.This year's event will feature food, fashion, and fun. The Ozark Folk Center Skillet Restaurant will provide a catered lunch for the ladies in attendance. Local vendors will be showcased during the fashion show featuring their latest styles. The event will also feature a silent auction, including decadent cheesecakes prepared by the Ozarka College Culinary Arts Department. The event is sure to be a fun filled day for family and friends to take part in! Tickets are $25 and may be purchased at Ozarka College - Mountain View or from any Ozarka College Foundation board member. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Ozarka College Foundation for entryway signage to the Mountain View campus. For more information, please contact Lindsay Galloway, Director of Ozarka College - Mountain View, at 870.269.5600 or email: lhgalloway@ozarka.edu.
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Ozarka College Kicks Off Nursing High School Opportunity

February 13, 2015, 7:54 am
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Ozarka College recently partnered with four area High Schools to offer graduating high school students the opportunity to attend a Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program. This pilot program began at the beginning of the Spring 2015 semester and is designated for concurrent enrollment students; students who are taking high school and college courses simultaneously."What we wanted to accomplish was to get high school seniors, primarily from Izard County, to take coursework through Ozarka their last semester of high school, " said Susan Thielemier, Ozarka College LPN and Nursing Instructor. "By taking designated prerequisite courses during the spring and summer terms, these students will be eligible for a LPN program starting August 2015. "Thielemier and Valerie West, another Ozarka College LPN Instructor who is also working on this project, have both been pleased with the number of students and counselors interested in this venture. Schools currently participating in the Nursing High School Opportunity include Calico Rock, Izard County Consolidated, Melbourne, and Highland.The same approach is also being offered to the general public. Individuals wanting to begin the LPN program during the Fall semester of 2015 are encouraged to contact the Ozarka College Nursing department and ask about enrolling in specific Summer one and two courses.For more information about any of the Nursing or Allied Health programs offered through Ozarka College, please contact Susan Thielemier at 870.368.2074 or email: sthielemier@ozarka.edu  
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National Virtual Aviation Safety Stand Down Webinar Coming To Ozarka College

February 25, 2015, 9:15 am
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For the first time ever, there will be a National Virtual Aviation Safety Stand Down and Ozarka College Aviation will serve as a hosting location for this event. A safety stand down is an event at which pilots gather to learn new information, refresh already learned information, and to engage in discussion with safety experts and fellow pilots.The stand down will take place on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at the Ozarka College Aviation department, housed in the Melbourne Municipal Airport (42A). The event will begin at 10:30 AM and be in a live webinar format featuring several speakers, all experts in their field. Each presentation will be followed by a panel discussion and attendees will have the opportunity to participate live, ask questions and make comments. Attendance at the stand down will be valid for all three WINGs Knowledge Credits at the Basic Level.For more information or to reserve your seat, please contact Nick Lenczycki, Ozarka College Director of Aviation, by calling 870.368.7926 or email: nick.lenczycki@ozarka.edu
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Financial Aid Assistance Available At Ozarka College

March 2, 2015, 11:16 am
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The Arkansas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (AASFAA) will award at least two $500 scholarships to Arkansas students planning to attend member institutions, Ozarka College being one. These scholarships are non-renewable awards. Scholarship winners must be enrolled at least half time during the 2015-2016 academic year in a program that leads to a college degree or certificate at Ozarka College or another AASFAA member institution. All applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2015. Any application postmarked after that date will not be considered. Limit one entry per person. Winners will be selected at a random drawing during the 2015 Spring AASFAA Conference. The application has been posted on AASFAA's website, www.AASFAA.net/StudentsandParents/ScholarshipGiveaway.aspx and a hard copy can be picked up at Ozarka College in the Financial Aid department, located on the first floor of the new Student Services Center in Melbourne, Arkansas. For more information, please call the Ozarka College Financial Aid Department at 870.368.2009 or email: finaid@ozarka.edu
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Date Set For American Voices - Americans With Disabilities

March 9, 2015, 7:30 am
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 The American Voices Series, sponsored by the Ozarka College Diversity and Cultural Events Committee, will host its third annual event featuring the voices of Americans with Disabilities. This event will take place in the lecture hall of the John E. Miller Education Complex in Melbourne on April 7, 2015 from 10:30 AM until 1:45 PM. Plans are also underway to live stream presentations to Ozarka College campus locations in Ash Flat, Mammoth Spring, and Mountain View.Supported in part by a grant from the Arkansas Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities, American Voices - Americans with Disabilities will include three morning speakers, an information fair during the lunch break, and a five-person discussion panel in the afternoon. This is an excellent opportunity for all students, but particularly those majoring in nursing, criminal justice, teaching, and other public services, as they will gain valuable information on interacting with persons with disabilities.This event is sure to be great for professional development, but will also be beneficial to the community at large, so they will be able to successfully communicate to individuals with a disability. Private sectors, state agencies, and the general public are all encouraged to attend. The speakers and panelists include representatives from the Arkansas Governor's Commission on People with Disabilities, the Arkansas Department of Human Services, the Birch Tree Communities, Inc., the Alzheimer's Association of Arkansas, and the Arkansas Disability Coalition. For more information or to reserve seats, please contact Joan Stirling, Ozarka College Vice President of Planning and Institutional Research, at 870.368.2007 or email: �¨jstirling@ozarka. edu.
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Beginning Computer Course To Be Offered At Ozarka College - Ash Flat

March 10, 2015, 7:20 am
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Ozarka College will offer a six-week continuing education course entitled Beginning Computers, starting this Friday. Ozarka College IST Instructor, Brad Lawrey, will instruct the course.The course runs from March 13 through April 24, meeting on Friday mornings from 9:00 to 10:30 AM, with one scheduled day off. Tuition is $25.00 per student, $20 for students ages 60 and over. No textbook or other expenses are required.Lawrey will cover topics including: Basic Computer Concepts, Microsoft Windows, Internet Search and Navigation, E-mail basics, Sending attachments, Uploading photos, Facebook Basics, and E-Bay Basics.Seating is limited!  For more information or to register, please contact Kim Whitten, Director of Ozarka College Off-Campus Operations in Ash Flat, by calling 870.994.7273 or email kwhitten@ozarka.edu
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Spring Gardening Seminar To Be Offered At Ozarka College - Mammoth Spring

March 10, 2015, 12:49 pm
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Ozarka College in Mammoth Spring will offer a spring gardening seminar on March 20, 2015 at 12:00 PM.   Topics covered will include gardening basics, getting started, soil sampling, interpreting results, garden arrangement, plant and cultivator selection, weed and bug disease management, and resources available through the extension office.The seminar will be presented by the Fulton County Extension Office and is free to the public. Seating is limited, though, so registration is strongly encouraged.  For more information, or to register, please contact James Spurlock, Director of Ozarka College Off-Campus Operations in Mammoth Spring.   Mr. Spurlock is available by phone at 870.625.0411 or email jmspurlock@ozarka.edu
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Transfer Fair Was Held At Ozarka College

March 18, 2015, 10:09 am
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Ozarka College Student Services hosted the 2015 Transfer Fair on Monday, March 9, 2015 in the new Student Services Center on the main campus in Melbourne, Arkansas. The event was well participated by Ozarka College students, who were given the opportunity to meet with the following area colleges and universities:Arkansas State University,  University of Arkansas at Little Rock, University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, University of Central Arkansas, Williams Baptist College, Lyon College, Arkansas Tech University, Arkansas State University at Mountain Home, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, Drury College, Southern Arkansas University, University of Arkansas School of Engineering, and Arkansas State University Degree Center at Mountain HomeEach of these College and Universities had the opportunity to speak with Ozarka College students about their plans after graduation. They also shared degree and transfer options for programs such as education, business, and nursing, to name a few.For more information about Ozarka College and services available through Student Services, please call 1.800.821.4335.  
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Spring Break Hours Of Operation

March 19, 2015, 10:22 am
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Though Ozarka College students will not have classes March 23 through March 27, the College will only be closed for Spring Break on Friday, March 27, 2015.All four Ozarka College campus locations (Melbourne, Ash Flat, Mammoth Spring and Mountain View) will be open and staff will be available Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. This provides current students with a great opportunity to utilize campus resources, such as computer labs and study areas. Both new and current students are encouraged to use this time to meet with Student Services for summer enrollment and fall semester advising.The Ozarka Cafe` will be open, serving breakfast and lunch, Monday through Wednesday during Spring Break. After being closed on Thursday, March 26 and Friday, March 27, the Cafe` will resume regular business hours on Monday, March 30, 2015.For more information about college hours during Spring Break, or to get registered for summer courses, please call Ozarka College at 1.800.821.4335.  
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Time To Register For Summer Courses

March 20, 2015, 8:48 am
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Registration for Ozarka College summer classes is currently open to both, new and current students. The first summer session begins on May 18, 2015 and ends one month later on June 18. The second summer session will begin on July 1 and end on August 4. Courses are available at each of our four campus locations in Melbourne, Ash Flat, Mammoth Spring and Mountain View, as well as fully online."As a college student, I always took classes during the summer semester because I could either get a jumpstart on completing my degree or cut into the time it would take to complete my degree, " said Dr. Dennis C. Rittle, Ozarka College Provost and Executive Vice President. "One of the best perks about taking summer classes with Ozarka is many of the classes are available online. So, a student can be on vacation and still complete their coursework."  For more information about the use of Financial Aid for the first summer term, please call 870.368.2009 or email: finaid@ozarka.edu. For assistance with admissions or summer registration, please contact Student Services by calling 1.800.821.4335 or 870.368.2013.
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Arkansas Department Of Education Approves Ozarka College As A Distance Learning Provider

March 24, 2015, 1:37 pm
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Ozarka College has been granted formal approval from the Arkansas Department of Education to continue serving as a digital learning provider in Arkansas. With this approval, Ozarka will continue its important efforts to collaborate with and effectively serve our secondary partners in our four-county service area and beyond. According to the Arkansas Department of Education Digital Learning Act of 2013, "All public school districts and public charter schools shall provide at least one (1) digital learning course to their students as either a primary or supplementary method of instruction. " With this approval, Ozarka can work with these institutions to facilitate this requirement. Ozarka College received approval for seventeen courses, which includes, but is not limited to, the following: American History, American National Government, Biology, College Algebra, Communications, English Composition, Fine Arts Music, Geography, Computer Applications, Psychology, Trigonometry, World Civilization, and World Literature. Additionally, these courses may also be taken by students wishing to earn concurrent credit. Pending approval from the individual school district, students can take selected courses through Ozarka College and earn both high school and college credit, which additionally will transfer to any institution in the state through the Arkansas Course Transfer System. For more information about distance learning opportunities, please contact Chris Lorch, Ozarka College Associate Vice President of Academics, at 870.368.2071 or email: clorch@ozarka.edu.
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