Ozarka College has received a $50,000 donation from the late Gwenn A. Lea of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas. Ms. Lea passed away on March 1, 2015 and left funds for scholarship purposes.Ms. Lea, an Izard county native, was a member of Faith Presbyterian Church in Horseshoe Bend. As a child, her father was the County Judge and her family ran a general store on Larkin Road. Ms. Lea shared stories with close friends about playing with her dolls in the Old Philadelphia Church, while pretending to preach to them.Later in life, Ms. Lea moved to Texas for several years prior to returning home to Izard County. She spent her working years as a real estate broker and she raised cattle. Lea was always a strong believer in education and felt that everyone should earn as high of a degree as possible. She was a past board member of the Bank of Melbourne and an original Trustee on the Ozarka College Board of Trustees.Ozarka College President, Dr. Richard Dawe said, "We are grateful for Ms. Lea's generosity and commitment to our region and higher education. Ozarka students will benefit from her donation for many decades to come. "For more information about Ozarka College scholarships, please contact Suellen Davidson, Ozarka College Director of Advancement, at 870-368-2059 or email: sdavidson@ozarka.edu![]()
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Successful Spring Gala Hosted By Ozarka College Foundation
Despite having to postpone due to severe weather threats, the Ozarka College Foundation's Spring Gala was a huge success. The 2015 Spring Gala took place on April 30, in the FNBC Student Commons Area of the Student Services Center, at Ozarka College in Melbourne, Arkansas. This year's theme was, "Celebrating 40 Years Strong! " and the presenting sponsor was Centennial Bank. Dr. Richard Dawe, Ozarka College President, welcomed the crowd of more than 250 attendees and spoke about the College's forty years in Higher Education. Dr. Dennis Rittle, Ozarka College Provost and Executive Vice President of Learning, offered a blessing prior to attendees enjoying a steak dinner, prepared by Ozarka College's culinary arts department.After guests were served a wonderful meal, Foundation Board Member, Matt Rush, honored an original Ozarka College student, Ms. Bonnie Dawe. He paid tribute to her successes in life and painted a picture of what it was like to be an Ozarka student forty years ago. He then introduced current Ozarka College student speakers, Courtney Lock and Jacob Shuler.Lock spoke about her experiences of moving to Izard County from Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was nervous when she first entered the doors of Ozarka College for a number of reasons, but primarily because she did not know anyone. She spoke about how welcomed she felt and how helpful all of the staff she encountered was. While pursuing her degree, she became active in the Student Government Association and served as Vice President of the Melbourne campus chapter. She was also inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society and became a student worker in the Office of Admissions."It's been neat seeing people, just like me, arrive at Ozarka and begin their college journey, " said Lock. "I like being able to encourage them, and really mean it when I tell them, !everything is going to be okay.' "Lock, who has now completed an Associate of Arts degree in teaching, and graduated Cum Laude, added that graduation would be bitter sweet. Though she feels prepared to transfer to a four-year University, she is going to miss everyone at Ozarka.Shuler shared his personal experiences of traveling the states with his family throughout his childhood, while doing mission work. This lifestyle required that he and his brother be homeschool students, and after completing all required coursework, they learned that the education system they had participated in could not award him a high school diploma. He was devastated, but didn't become detoured from earning a college degree. His family eventually settled in Mountain View, Arkansas and it was there that his college journey began, starting with earning his GED.Shuler's GED test scores qualified him for the New Horizons scholarship and he has now completed an Associate of Science degree in Business. He graduated Magna Cum Laude and served as Vice President of the Student Government Association at the Mountain View campus.Foundation Board Member, Mike Watson, spoke about the importance of raising funds for scholarships, so Ozarka College can continue to grow and provide a solid education to students just like Lock and Shuler. He also explained a bit of a twist to this year's auction, which was made possible by Sissy's Log Cabin, who donated a beautiful ruby and diamond ring. The name of each person who was the highest bidder of an auction item was placed in a drawing. After Auctioneer, Tony Watson, of Watson, Watson, and Watson Auction Services auctioned off the final item in the live auction, each highest bidder stood. As their name was called, they had to sit down. The last person standing, David Harris, won the ruby and diamond ring. He then presented it to his wife, Georgia. The Harris' reside in Highland, Arkansas.Ozarka College Board of Trustees Chairman and Centennial's Community Bank President, Bob Evins, shared closing remarks. He thanked everyone who attended and expressed his appreciation for those who work daily to improve the lives of Ozarka College students. Special thanks to presenting sponsor: Centennial Bank, and corporate sponsors: CenturyLink, Freedom Ford, G.H. Miller and Sons, Mark's Pharmacy/SonShine Shoppe, Reeve's Propane, White River Health Systems, and Valic. Also, thank you to the table sponsors: AirReady, Andy Peeler, Arch Westmoreland Farm Supply, BancorpSouth, Bray Law Firm/Izard County Abstract, Cooper Realty, First Community Bank, First Service Bank, FNBC Bank, Gammill Oil, Hatfield Ready Mix, Mark Martin Chevrolet, North Arkansas Electric Cooperative, Paul Miller Motors, Simmons First Bank, Skeeter Beene's/Izard County Propane, The Lemon Tree Boutique/CSI, and Tucker Auction and Wholesale.![]()
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Fulbright Receives Faculty Of The Year From Ozarka College
Joanna Fulbright, Ozarka College English Instructor, has received the 2015 Faculty of the Year award. Fulbright, who has been teaching at Ozarka College since the fall semester of 2001, was also a recipient of this award in 2009."I always like to try new things. This semester, I tried a new way of giving students feedback, " said Fulbright. "After students submitted their rough drafts, I read each paper and returned an audio file with comments and suggestions. After listening to the file, students edited as they chose and submitted the final draft for grading. " Fulbright would then grade the papers on an iPad, using different colors for different types of comments. Fulbright also uses video presentation software, both to provide instructional videos and to enable students to showcase their own online presentations. She has been intrigued by the responsiveness of her students to various instructional techniques. "Joanna continues to seek innovative ways to teach students writing skills, " said Chris Lorch, Ozarka College Associate Vice President of Academics. "Her election as faculty of the year is a testament to the effectiveness of her efforts. ""Students want to learn. As educators, we have to find as many ways as possible to reach them, " Fulbright adds.When she's not in the classroom, Joanna Fulbright enjoys spending time with her family. She and her husband, Marty, have two children: Carson and Clayton. The family enjoys geocaching and is active with their local 4-H club.![]()
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Ozarka College To Host Farewell For Rittle
Ozarka College will host a farewell for Dr. Dennis C. Rittle, Ozarka College Provost and Executive Vice President of Learning, on June 18, 2015. Colleagues, family and friends are invited to join us for cake and punch, beginning at 10:00 a.m., in the Student Services Center in Melbourne, Arkansas.Dr. Rittle and his family have plans to return to their home state of Kansas, where he has accepted a position as President at Cowley College. Ozarka College wishes Dr. Rittle much success in his new position!![]()
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Ozarka College Donates To Relay For Life
Ozarka College would like to thank the community for supporting their event, "Grillin' for a Cure," which took place on May 13, 2015. Ozarka employees purchased the supplies for cheeseburger meals and volunteered their time to prepare and deliver them to area businesses that placed orders. Ozarka employees also participated in a "Jeans on Thursdays " fundraiser, hosted a silent auction and accepted monetary donations on behalf of the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the Izard County Relay For Life.On May 27, Ozarka College presented a check in the amount of $2,540.05 to ACS. The Izard County Relay For Life was held at the Izard County Fairgrounds in Melbourne, on June 5. For more information about the American Cancer Society and other Relay For Life events, please contact ACS Community Representative, Whitney Rodgers, by calling 879.421.6789. ![]()
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Ozarka College Announces Area Graduates For 2014-2015
Ozarka College hosted the 2014-2015 Commencement on Saturday, May 9, 2015 in the John E. Miller Auditorium. Congressman Rick Crawford delivered the Commencement address to graduates and their guests. He congratulated all graduates for their accomplishment, especially recognizing those who are first generation college graduates, and graduates who are veterans.Students completing their studies with an overall grade point average of 3.75 or higher in an associate degree program are designated as graduating Magna Cum Laude. Achieving this recognition are the following students: Alex J. Soulard, Billie Jo Wolford, Brittnee R. Donaldson, Calvin Brent Everett, Chelsea Vines, Cheryl A. Landry, Christa Gail Spickes, Christina Worsham, Chrystal Ann Barnett, Cinda Pike, Cody L. De La Paz, Darla Richardson, Dorothy J. Hall, Elizabeth Mercy Anderson, Gregory Luke Willis, Hannah Teague, Isabel Marie Dodds, Jacob P. Shuler, James L. Tackett, Jennifer M. Finley, Jessica LeAnn Prescott, Jessica S. Holowell, Karen E. Payne, Kasey R. Hendrix, Kierra L. Witting, Kristen Kelly Soraci, Lindsay P. Mcgowan, Madison Bailey Gree, May Taylor-Brown, Melinda A. Manning, Michael John Hellesvig, Paula J. Stewart, Philip Charles Shuler, Rachel Ann Sutton, Robert Alan Watts, Roberta F. Sutton, Samantha D. Clements, Samuel W. Spann, Sharon Luck Joslin, Shawnette Kimble, Shonna Marie Arnold, Susan Adkins-Williams, Tiffani Eatherton, Tina Renee Fletcher Boris and Vicki Lynn Huskey-Mann.Students graduating Cum Laude (with a GPA of 3.50 to 3.74) in an Associate degree program are as follows: Amy Jean Tavares, Andrea Pate, Angela Gail Maynard, Chef Connie P. Wilson, Christopher Mosley, Deborah A. Mullins, Debra L. Pittman, Emily Ragsdale, Janice F. Davis, Jessica J. Folyer, John R. Fitzgerald, Katherine E. Long, Kelli R. Dunegan, Kelsey L. Hopper, Kimber Cheyenne Murray, Kimberly Pauline Fossler, Kristin Montgomery, LeAndra LaBorde, Maegan L. Mcclure, Matthew C.D. Pitts, Megan R. Welch, Melanie Kay Bradford, Morgan B. Bray, Morgan E. Winston, Nicole R. Amaya, Paula Elizabeth Marshall, Rebecca Younce, Samuel A. Cobb, Savannah N. Phillips, Shannon Rayleen Cochran and Tayler B. Wade.Additional graduates who earned their diploma in an Associate degree program include the following: Alicia R. Hicks, Alison Wallace Parks, Amanda L. Kirk, Amanda N. Everett, Amber N. White, Amy D. Abney, Andrea Phroper, Andrew Scott Wight, Angela C. Lewis, Angela Leann Ivie, Annah N. Campbell, April Odum Dean, Ashley N. Sherrell, Brian C. Kever, Brittany E. Ramsey, Brody Arnold, Brooke Mooneyhan, Caleb Matthew Robbins, Casey Leigh Morris, Cathy Susan Ramsey Kramer, Chantel R. Jelks-Pitcock, Chasity D. Chapps, Christa D. Free, Christie M. Miller, Christina L. Sirian, Christine E. Stone, Christine M. Cunningham, Christopher L. Avey, Cindy M. Bryant, Courtney R. Moffett, Dana L. Lilley, Daphne Travelstead, Denise Rose Diffey, Donna L. Biggs, Dylan Vaughn Biard, Erika D. Holland, Floyd W. Hoke II, Gabriel Dale Sandefur, Haley Ryan French, Hannah Christine Rice, Heather S. Ford, Hope Renee Broyles, Isaac W. Push, Jackie Linda Conrad, Jamie Lynn Brown, Janet VanWinkle, Jillian Rachel Johnston, Joshua Duncan Holland, Kaitlynn R. Wiles, Kasiaha K. Foley, Kathaleen Louise Johnson, Keisha L. Lovell, Keith Lewayne Britton, Kevin Day, Kim Smith, Lacy J. Garrett, Luke T. Johnson, Madison R. Sims, Maggie Alicia Roberts, Mary A. Lee, Mary Beth Lee, Mary D. Thrasher, Mary Welch, Megan D. Walls, Megan M. Burton, Megan Watson, Melissa Ann Richey, Michele A. Eaton, Mika F. Alexander, Misty Suzanne Jeffery, Mona A. Wirebaugh, Morgan Danielle Burcham, Morgan Lee Woodard, Morgan N. Vines, Nicki A. Wilson, Nyesha Traynee Smith, Phillip W. Southern, Rachel D. Day, Renee Chambers, Roxanne S. Byram, Samantha L. Mcnealy, Samantha N. Redd, Sandra Gonzalez, Sarah E. Sexton, Sarah Riojas, Shannon L. Keas, Shauna L. Rushing, Shawna R. Solimine, Sierra Leigh Smoot, Tamara Haddock, Taylor R. Finely, Terrill D. Martin, Tiffany Nicole Presley, Travis Treadway, Victoria E. Sutherland, Wesley R. Bunting, William Thomas Gilberson, and Willow Rebekah Sullivan Graduates who earned a Certificate of Proficiency in their program of study include the following: Amanda C. Voegeli, Amanda D. Coffell, Amanda G. Cary, Amanda L. Kirk, Amber N. White, Amy L. Sartin, Angela Gail Maynard, Anice M. Fuller, April D. Jacobson, April D. Long, April D. Schamel, Ariahna E. Ward, Ashlie Turner, Bailey M. Barnes, Beth L. Gladden, Blake E. Cruz, Bradon C. Verser, Brandi D. Conner, Brandi N. Sweet, Brianna M. Lunsford, Brianna Masson, Brittney N. Roem, Caitlyn E. Linkous, Cathy Susan Ramsey Kramer, Catina J. Tewksbury, Chasity D. Chapps, Cheyenne C. Comstock, Cortney D. Lane, Dakota L. Teague, David J. King, Dawn Michelle Boddie, Debra L. Pittman, Deirdra Jean Vester, Denise Rose Diffey, Dennis J. Tiernan, Destiny M. Norwood, Dorothy J. Hall, Douglas E. Burke, Elizabeth E. Genschoreck, Elizabeth M. Wells, Emilie F. Booker, Emma M. Bishop, Emma M. Cooper, Hannah T. Smith, Heather D. Watson, Heather M. Chafin, Heather N. Sprouse, Holly G. Stevens, Isaac H. Haddock, Jaclyn G. Marlin, Jacob A. Denny, Jeanetta M. Anderson, Jenerose B. Powell, Jennifer Hintson, Jennifer L. Sisk, Jeremy L. Ackerman, John J. Burns, Joni A. Tharp, Julie A. Richards, Julie L. Farris, Justin G. Burrow, Justin W. Smith, Kaitlyn A. Barnes, Kaitlyn L. Haney, Kara D. Whited, Kasey R. Hendrix, Kathryn E. Hayes, Kathryn L. Marrs, Katie Elizabeth Presser, Kayla M. Cooper, Kelly D. Blair, Kelsey L. Hopper, Kimberly D. Welch, Kirk W. Craiglow, Koty S. Jones, Kurt T. Bratcher, Kyrsten D. Grayling, LaManda G. Young, Laura Geiger, LeAndra LaBorde, Leanne N. Yielding, Linda J. Hutchins, Lindsay P. Mcgowan, Lisa M. Brooks, Luz A. Oliva, Lynn C. Johnson, Mackenzie L. Baum, Mary H. Sipe, Meagen A. Sparks, Meegan A. Mcdougall, Mercedes A. Kent, Michael W. Roe, Michelle R. Hutson, Nichole L. Kellems, Orielle D. Angotti, Paul A. Stewart, Paul J. Best, Rabecca S. Faver, Rainee C. Mills, Raven R. Richards, Rica D. Dava, Robert K. Caston, Robyn L. Ratliff, Ruth E. French, Samantha D. Clements, Sarah Riojas, Sasha N. Brewer, Savannah E. Hall, Savannah N. Phillips, Shane R. Van Dyk, Sharie L. Kipfer, Sheila J. Hendricks, Shelbi L. Gilbert, Shelby M. Brokaw, Stephanie D. Baker, Sydney L. Himschoot, Tamara Haddock, Tammy R. Felton, Tammy S. Key, Tayhlor J. Adams, Tera Goodman, Thomas L. Ross, Tiffany J. Bowles, Tori Lee, Vennessa A. Lyons, Vickie M. Blake, Whitney A. Buatte, Whitney M. Mendoza and Zachery M. ThielmanGraduates who earned a Technical Certificate in their program of study include the following: Alyssa D. Fountain, Ann Elizabeth Jones Wynn, Ashley F. Williams, Ashley M. Smith, Ashley Peek, Ashlie Turner, Benita Kay Stewart, Braxton M. Henderson, Brittany A. Adcock, Brooke Mooneyhan, Candice L. Hill, Candice M. Bruyette, Chasity D. Chapps, Chelsey D. Smart, Christi A. Reed, Cinda Pike, Cody L. De La Paz, Crystal L. Astle, Daniel A. Fulcher, Danielle Lee Duncan, Dylan Harris, Emily Thornton, Floyd W. Hoke II, Gary D. Green, Heidi Barnett, Hope M. Mccomas, Jamie Lynn Brown, Jared D. Lester, Jennyfer Lynn Partee, Jeremy L. Wess, Jessica J. Folyer, Jessica L. Sutton, Jessica M. Cubillas, Joy D. Taylor, Joyce L. Sandefur, Kelly Neal Ronquille, Kenneth G. Crow, Kimberly Ashley Clouse, Kristen Kelly Soraci, Larry M. Sharp, Laura Geiger, Lindsey Nicole McHalffey, Lisa M. Henry, Mary D. Thrasher, Mathew J. Cox, May Taylor-Brown, Melissa J. Cross, Mistye Sisk, Monica Bernadette Day, Paula E. VanSlyke, Regina Corter, Robert M. Butler, Roberta F. Sutton, Royce F. Boyd, Russell R. Thompson, Sarah Elizabeth Brewer, Shannon Rayleen Cochran, Shawna N. Jorgensen, Shelia Denise Roberts, Shyannia Smoot, Stephanie Heather Robertson, Stephanie M. Reynolds, Stevie Wilson, Tammy L. Knapp, Terrill D. Martin, Tiffany J. Taylor, Tina Sue Maguffee, Tonya M. Elms, Travis Treadway, Victoria Rush and Whittany M. DockinsOzarka College congratulates all of these graduates and encourages anyone who is interested in pursuing post-secondary education to contact the Admissions Department by calling 1.800.821.4335 or visit us on the web at www.ozarka.edu ![]()
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Herrington Family Donates $10,000 To The Ozarka College Capital Campaign
The Mark Herrington family has committed $10,000 to the Ozarka College Student Services Center Capital Campaign. Their contribution will pay to furnish the student conference room, located in the new Student Services Center, on the Melbourne Campus.Mark Herrington, pharmacist and owner of Mark's Pharmacy in Melbourne, has been an Izard county business owner since 1996. In 2011, he was selected to serve on the Ozarka College Foundation Board, where he presently serves as a board member.Time spent with Jeannie Hudspeth and their blended family is of great importance to Mark. The whole family enjoys going to dirt track races and fishing on the beautiful White River. All together, Herrington and Hudspeth have six children including Austin (20), Lucian (18), Jackson (16), Rori Beth (12), Josey (12), and Zadey (10). "I love my community and support anything I can do to help my community, " said Herrington. "My grandparents were loyal to their family and it is my hope that I can instill this value into my children. "A ribbon cutting ceremony for the Student Services Center was held on January 29, 2015. The Student Services Center houses the Ozarka College student services, two community meeting rooms, a Caf`, 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 spaces."Mark and his family are committed to higher education and Ozarka College, " said Dr. Richard Dawe, Ozarka College President. "Their generosity and support sets a strong example for others to follow and is deeply appreciated by the Ozarka College community and our students! "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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Apnf Funds Ozarka College Nursing Tuition Stipends
With support from the Arkansas Partnering for Nursing's Future (APNF) grant, Ozarka College awarded twelve students in the LPN program at Ozarka College - Mammoth Spring $1,000 tuition stipends for the summer term. 100% of the LPN students enrolled in this summer term, at Mammoth Spring, received this award; that's $12,000 awarded in just one term! The summer tuition stipends mark the third round of student support funds for Ozarka College LPN students through the APNF grant, an initiative providing direct tuition support for more than 70 LPN students since summer 2013. The Arkansas Partnership for Nursing's Future (APNF) is a partnership between the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services (DWS), the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and participating four-year institutions, and the Arkansas Community Colleges (ACC) and participating two-year institutions.Regarding ACC and participating two-year institutions, the primary goals include increasing distance delivery opportunities for Licensed Practical Nursing and Associate Degree in Nursing students and increasing the number of students matriculated into CNA, LPN, and RN programs by spring 2016."The APNF initiative enabled the College to accelerate its presence and offerings at the Mammoth Spring location, " said Joshua Wilson, Ozarka College AVP for Planning and IR. "As the grant was designed to support LPN program expansion, the College was quickly poised to capitalize on the funding opportunity to advance nursing education in Fulton, Oregon and Howell Counties, a historically underserved market. "![]()
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Withers Attends The Governor's Scholastic Honors Day
Ozarka College was pleased to accept an invitation from the Governor and Mrs. Asa Hutchison to the Governor's Scholastic Honors Day. The Scholastic Honors Day was held on May 2, 2015 at the Governor's Mansion in Little Rock. Attending on behalf of Ozarka College was Dalton Withers, President of Ozarka College's Student Government Association. Making the trip with him was Ron Helm, Vice President of Student Services."Scholastic Honors Day recognizes high-performing students in our state," said Beth Thompson, Deputy Director of Scheduling for the Office of Governor Asa Hutchison. Each high school, within the state of Arkansas, was invited to send two academically top-performing seniors. Additionally, each public-and-private higher education institution was invited to send one college student to participate as an ambassador.Thompson stated that, "Having student ambassadors from Arkansas colleges at this event gives these college-bound seniors a chance to ask questions and make new friends.""Attending this event was a very pleasurable experience for both myself and other students in attendance, " said Withers. "It was an honor to be able to represent Ozarka College; I appreciate the level of support and confidence I received from the Faculty while entrusting me to go and represent. "![]()
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Lunch And Learn Series At Ozarka College - Mountain View
The Stone County Extension Office has partnered with Ozarka College to offer a series of Lunch and Learn sessions that began on June 8, 2015. These sessions will continue to meet on Mondays through July 13, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM in room 121 at Ozarka College in Mountain View, Arkansas.The Stone County Extension office provides lunch, handouts, supplies and materials. To help cover the cost of food and supplies each session will cost five dollars. All checks will need to be made payable to the U of A. Participants do not have to attend all meetings, but everyone must register by the Friday prior to each session.For more information or to pre-register for the Lunch and Learn series offered at Ozarka College, please contact Rachel Chaney, Family and Consumer Science County Extension Agent, at 870-269-3336 or stop by the Stone County Extension office at 205 Martin St, Mountain View, AR 72560.The remaining Lunch and Learn series includes the following sessions:Green Cleaning - June 29Freezer Meals - July 6 Family History and Records - July 13 ![]()
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Ozarka College Announces President And Provost Lists
Ozarka College recently announced that 84 students have been named to the President's List and 69 students have been named to the Provost's List for the Spring 2015 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 is as follows:Abram J. Mead, Adrianna N. Fletcher, Alexandria R. Rush, Alyssa L. Orr, Amber D. Smith, Amber G. Young , Amber K. Hacker, Amber L. Merriam, Amber N. Reynolds, Amy L. Sartin, Angela G. Maynard, Angela L. McCord, Angela L. Wiles, April D. Weaver, Arianna N. Stewart, Billie J. Wolford, Brandi R. Miller, Brandis S. Harness, Brittany L. Booker, Brittnee R. Donaldson, Caitlin B. Proctor, Cassie P. Latta, Catina J. Tewksbury, Charlotte L. Galloway, Chelsey D. Smart, Clarissa N. Rushing, Clay L. Jones, Cody L. Delapaz, Crystal R. Burns, Dakota R. Henslee, Dakota W. Dixon, Darla M. Richardson, Dennis J. Tiernan, Donald D. Buazard, Easton D. Massey, Elizabeth M. Anderson, Elizabeth R. Hall, Heather L. Goins, Heather M. Chafin, Holly D. Troxell, Jennifer M. Baldridge, Jeremy L. Wess, Kailee A. Abney, Kara D. Whited, Kari N. Brewer, Kassandra M. Smith, Kayla Marie Cooper, Kristen E. Soraci, Kristle S. Banditt, Lana Bunting, Leslie L. Moody, Lindsay P. Mcgowan , Lisha V. Hall, Maddlyn M. Meeker, Madison B. Green, Margo Del Real, Marsha L. Earls, Matthew Charles Pitts, Melissa L. Reny, Monica B. Day, Morgan E. Winston, Nathan D. Cobb, Nathan J. Wilson, Rachel A. Sutton, Rebecca R. Simmons, Robert A. Watts, Robert J. Mccord, Rodney C. Duncan, Samantha D. Clements, Sarah S. Catron, Seth J. Stapleton, Shannon J. Dougherty, Sharon D. Mamath, Sherry M. Vest, Shonna M. Arnold, Susan M. Newman, Tammy L. Knapp, Tammy S. Key, Tera Goodman, Teresa L. Radke, Tiffany J. Bowles and Zachery M. ThielmanThe Ozarka College Provost's List is as follows:Abigail C. Shackleford, Amanda D. Coffell, Amber N. White, Ashley M. Mills, Ashley M. Smith, Bailey J. Stubbs, Brandie D. Chism, Brenda S. Bolden, Brittney N. Miller, Candice M. Bruyette, Chasity D. Chapps, Christi A. Reed, Courtney L. Lock, Courtney T. Fleetwood, Daniel A. Fulcher, Dylan V. Biard, Elizabeth M. Crymes, Emma M. Bishop, Gabriel D. Sandefur, Ginny M. Dudra, Heather M. Weiand, Holly G. Stevens, Hope M. Mccomas, James L. Tackett, Jessica L. Sutton, Jewelia F. Anglum, Jordin R. Machalicek, Joshua D. Holland, Justine M. Villanueva, Kaleb I. Wilson, Katherine E. Long, Kaylynn D. Bullock, Kelly D. Blair, Kendra Harralston, Kierra L. Witting, Kimber C. Murray, Kimberly D. Welch, Kimberly D. Yoder, Kristin M. Montgomery, Laura E. Miller, Mackenzie B. Mccord, Madison A. Deloach, Maegan L. Mcclure, Makayla E. Gross, Mandy S. Sollock, Markie C. Seay, Martha M. Goins, Marvin Van Dyk, Melissa L. Bitting, Paige M. Grimes, Patricia L. Holt, Philip C. Shuler, Rebecca C. Guthrie, Rebecca D. Glenn, Samantha N. Beard, Sarah E. Reynoso, Sarah G. Riojas, Savannah N. Phillips, Schuyler C. Madden, Shannon R. Cochran, Shawnette N. Kimble, Sherry A. Simpson, Stephony M. Trantham, Steven A. Lewis, Susan M. Hadley, Tamela L. Earls, Tony R. Sharp, Tracy D. Flynn and Vicki L. MannFor additional information on these accomplishments or about Ozarka College, please call 870.368.7371.![]()
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Ozarka College Presented At Higher Learning Commission
Ozarka College accepted an invitation to showcase their successes at the Higher Learning Commission's National Assessment Academy conference in St. Charles, Illinois. On June 4, 2015, Dr. Dennis Rittle, Provost and Executive Vice President of Learning, Chris Lorch, Associate Vice President of Academics, Josh Wilson, Associate Vice President of Planning and Institutional Research, and Candace Killian, Director of Distance Learning, Advisement and Placement, showcased the College's innovative transition from a teaching college to a learning college.During their presentation, titled Assessment and Effectiveness at Ozarka College, the presenters shared the story of the four-year journey in which the College advanced the level and quality of its assessment practices. Reflecting on challenges as well as highlighting the College's advances, the presentation detailed how the transition has fostered cutting-edge student success techniques and best practices in measuring performance in assessment and effectiveness.Approximately seventy-five college leaders and scholars from across the country attended the College's presentation. Among those in attendance, the senior scholar for the Assessment Academy commented on Ozarka's presentation as being one of the finest he's seen in his many years with the academy."Sharing the successful journey of Ozarka College with my fellow colleagues was one of the chief highlights of this year, " said Dr. Dennis Rittle. "We were overwhelmed by the heightened interest of our colleagues across the country regarding how they may replicate the work we've achieved here at Ozarka. " ![]()
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Ozarka College Offers Flight Training
Ozarka College is pleased to announce that the College will begin offering flight training at the Melbourne Municipal Airport on July 1, 2015. This training is being offered as the College begins the rollout of a new Associate's Degree in Professional Pilot - Aviation. The inaugural cohort is anticipated to begin during the fall 2015 semester."Individuals can now train with Ozarka College to earn an FAA Private Pilot Certificate, " said Nick Lenczycki, Ozarka College Director of Aviation. "This is the identical training that students will receive as part of the degree program using the exact same equipment. "Ozarka College recently acquired a Cessna Skyhawk 172 and a Redbird LD Advanced Aviation Training Device. The Redbird LD accurately represents the training aircraft in almost every respect and serves as an economical way for students to practice a whole range of skills."For those that are on the fence, the College also offers discovery flights, " said Lenczycki. "These flights last about thirty minutes and students have a chance to fly an airplane and see what aviation is all about. " Discovery flights cost $75.00.The Aviation Program continues to work toward FAA approval as a flight school under 14 CFR Part 141. Once approved, both degree students and private individuals will be able to complete their training with fewer required hours. "Because students can complete their Private Pilot Certificate with five less hours of solo flight time, becoming an approved flight school will save each student almost six hundred dollars, " said Lenczycki.For more information about flight training at Ozarka College, the Aviation Program, or to arrange a discovery flight, please contact Nick Lenczycki, Ozarka College Director of Aviation, at 870.368.7926.![]()
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Ozarka College Announces Agreement With Uca
Ozarka College has finalized two-plus-two articulation agreements with the University of Central Arkansas (UCA), and is pleased to announce that the Associate of Science in Business will now transfer seamlessly into 16 Bachelor Degrees at UCA. The two-plus-two articulation agreements detail the specific set of courses that a student can take at Ozarka College to earn the Associate of Science in Business degree. UCA then guarantees to accept the successful completion of the AS -B degree as fulfillment of the first two years of a specified Baccalaureate degree program at UCA.Ozarka College students completing requirements for the Associate of Science in Business may apply to UCA to complete a bachelor degree program in the following Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, BBA in Marketing (Supply Chain Management), BBA in Marketing, BBA in MIS (Business Analysis Concentration), BBA in MIS (Application Development, E-Commerce), BBA in MIS (Application Development, GIS), BBA in MIS (Networking Concentration), BBA in MIS (Application Development, Programmer Analyst), BBA in Accounting, BBA in Business Administration, BBA in Economics (International Trade), BBA in Finance, BBA in Innovation & Entrepreneurship, BBA in Insurance & Risk Management (PFP), BBA in Insurance & Risk Management or BBA in Management (Supply Chain Management).For more information, please contact Kathryn Langston, Ozarka College Division Chairperson by phone: 870.368.2083 or email: klangston@ozarka.edu Additional information can also be found through UCA by visiting their website: uca.edu/2plus2![]()
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Registration For Certified Nursing Assistant Classes At Ozarka College Has Opened
Ozarka College is currently accepting enrollment for the Basic Health Skills course, catered to Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA). This course is for college credit and available at each of our four campus locations: Melbourne, Ash Flat, Mammoth Spring, and Mountain View. Basic Health Skills is a nine-week course that meets two times per week, beginning in August. Students should select the Technical Certificate for Health Professions, when submitting their admissions application. Completion of Ozarka's CNA course increases students' competitiveness for entrance into the LPN program.Financial Aid is available to students who qualify. For more information about the Basic Health Skills class or the CNA program, please contact: Tamra Bevill, Ozarka College CNA Coordinator, at 870.368.2079 or email: tbevill@ozarka.edu. Dawn Smith, Ozarka College Allied Health Instructor, may also be of assistance; please call 870.368.2044 or email: dawn.fedor@ozarka.edu![]()
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Gwenn Lea Memorial Aviation Scholarships Available At Ozarka College
After receiving a $50,000 donation from the late Gwenn A. Lea, Ozarka College has designated a portion of this gift for endowment scholarships that will benefit students in the new Aviation Program. Ms. Lea, who was from Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away on March 1, 2015 and left funds to the College for scholarship purposes.Ozarka College will offer two scholarships, endowed at $10,000 each, for students who have declared their major as Professional Pilot - Aviation at Ozarka College, to use for lab (flight) fees. Each scholarship recipient will be awarded $500 per semester, beginning in the Spring semester of the 2016 academic school year.The deadline to apply for each of the Gwenn Lea Memorial Aviation Scholarships is October 1, 2015. To apply for the Gwenn Lea Memorial Aviation Scholarships or for more information about enrolling as a student pilot in the Ozarka College Aviation program, please contact Nick Lenczycki, Ozarka College Director of Aviation, at 870.368.7926 or email: nick.lenczycki@ozarka.edu![]()
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Ozarka College Foundation Scholarships Announced
The Ozarka College Foundation is pleased to announce recipients of several $500 scholarships. These scholarships will be awarded as $250 in the fall 2015 semester and $250 in the spring 2016 semester. "Donors play a vital role in the support and success of our students, " said Suellen Davidson, Ozarka College Director of Advancement. "Each endowed scholarship is important not only to the person or persons that establish this lasting memorial, but also to the student that receives the scholarship. "Jordon Williams of Calico Rock has received the Charles Cheatham Memorial scholarship and Amanda Hutchins of Oxford is the recipient of the Coy Ferguson Memorial scholarship. The Dan "Wally " Pittman scholarships have been awarded to Racheal Webb of Mammoth Spring and LeAlyson Bailey of Cherokee Village. Seth Stapleton of Wideman has received the Harry Powell and Velma Fudge Dixon Memorial Scholarship and Leah Hutchinson of Cherokee Village has received the James Fenton Memorial scholarship.The Jean Jennings Memorial scholarships have been awarded to Kristen Tratham of Mountain View and Justine Villanueva of Timbo. Brianna Jenne of Mammoth Spring has received the JoKay Smith Memorial scholarship and Alex Lyons of Mountain View has received the Netta Gilbert Memorial scholarship. Hunter Schreurs of Hardy is the recipient of the Orvis and Lilbern Farris-Nix scholarship.The Ozarka Family scholarships have been awarded to Jennifer Baldridge of Thayer, MO and Dominque Faulkner of Horseshoe Bend. Rebecca Guthrie of Melbourne has been awarded the Paul and Treva Miller scholarship and Paige Grimes of Thayer, MO has received the Tom Dawe, Jr. Memorial scholarship. The Tri-County Hospice scholarships have been awarded to Rebecca Sinclair of Ash Flat and Sarah Carey of West Plains, MO.Additional scholarship recipients will be released soon.![]()
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Dr. Keith Mcclanahan Named Ozarka College Provost And Executive Vice President Of Learning
Ozarka College is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Keith McClanahan as the Provost and Executive Vice President of Learning. Dr. McClanahan comes to Ozarka College from Arkansas State University-Beebe, where he most recently served as the Director of Advanced Technology and Allied Health. Dr. McClanahan began his service at ASU-Beebe in 1995 as the Industrial Relations Coordinator and Director of Economic Development and served in a wide variety of other positions prior to assuming his most recent position at Beebe. "We are very excited to welcome Dr. McClanahan, " said Dr. Richard Dawe, Ozarka College President. "He is a seasoned academic leader, native to Arkansas and very well respected across the state. His engaging style and leadership experience will be key to advancing Ozarka College as we serve the region's students. "Dr. McClanahan is a first generation college graduate from the Arkansas Delta, who recognized that education is the key to economic improvement for individuals and for the communities they serve. He has a variety of teaching experiences at both four-year and two-year institutions of higher education. Dr. McClanahan taught Electrical Engineering and Systems Engineering at the U.S. Naval Academy, Electronics Technology and Manufacturing and Processes at ASU-Beebe, and Manufacturing and Processes for ASU-Jonesboro students in the BS Technology program with CADD emphasis. Dr. McClanahan earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Mississippi and his Specialist degree in Community College Teaching and his Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University. Before joining ASU-Beebe, Dr. McClanahan was the maintenance supervisor for Bryce Corporation, an industrial manufacturing facility in Searcy. He also served in the U.S. Marine Corps enlisting as a Private and later earned a commission and retired at the rank of Major.![]()
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Ozarka College Trio Student Support Services Grant Funded
On July 14, 2015, Ozarka College received notification that the current TRiO Student Support Services federal grant was funded for an additional five years. Through this federally funded grant program, Ozarka College offers services for many of its students. TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) provides academic, financial and personal support to eligible students at Ozarka College to assist them with their educational endeavors.The services offered by Ozarka College's SSS program include the following: academic advising, academic coaching, financial and economic literacy assistance, information on chosen educational major and career choices, aptitude and interest inventories, transfer scholarship information, tours of four-year colleges and universities, help with admissions, financial aid and faculty advisors at other institutions, individual and group peer tutoring, technology training, informational workshops, and cultural events and trips. Eligibility for SSS is established through the U.S. Department of Education. Students applying for the program must meet one of the following qualifications: meet low-income guidelines, be a first-generation college student, or be an individual with a documented disability. Program participants must also be pursing an associate's degree, be enrolled in a transferrable program, or working toward an eventual four-year degree. Additionally, participants must be a U.S. citizen or meet residency requirements.Ozarka College currently has four staff members in the SSS Department. Deltha Shell is the Program Director, Tracy Cone is the Academic Services Coordinator, Bryan Jeffery is the Transfer Specialist, and Shelia Titus is the Administrative Assistant. They have offices located at each of Ozarka College's four campus locations in Melbourne, Ash Flat, Mammoth Spring and Mountain View. On the Melbourne campus, the SSS Department is housed in the new Student Services Center, located in the heart of campus. Additionally, the program employs several part-time peer and professional tutors who provide academic and study skill assistance to participants. The SSS department has several activities planned for this academic year including leadership training, student panel discussion, financial literacy programming, several transfer trips, and a variety of cultural events. Currently, SSS is processing new applicants. Any Ozarka College student who meets the eligibility requirements is encouraged to apply. For more information, please call TRiO Student Support Services at 870.368.2036 or email: trio@ozarka.edu![]()
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Wilson Family To Fund Ozarka College Scholarships
Ozarka College is pleased to announce two new scholarships that will be awarded beginning the Fall semester of 2015. Donors, Josh and Courtney Wilson of Calico Rock, will fund two $500 scholarships, annually. Each recipient will receive $250 during the Fall semester and $250 during the following Spring semester.Josh Wilson is the Associate Vice President of Planning and Institutional Research at Ozarka College and Courtney Wilson is the District Treasurer at Calico Rock Schools. They wish to fund these scholarships in recognition of the respective honorees' sacrifices made to their small communities and their years of dedication to educating young minds.The first scholarship will be named the David and Phyllis Wilson Honorary Scholarship, in honor of Josh's parents' years of service in education.David graduated with degrees in Mathematics from the University of Arkansas and obtained the equivalent of a specialist degree in Public School Administration.He taught high school mathematics for 28 years and spent 11 years in administration. Mr. Wilson was serious when it came to teaching mathematics. Later his serious nature in the classroom bled over into his work as superintendent, leading the largest expansion and one of the most prosperous eras in the history of the Calico Rock School District.Phyllis graduated with degrees in Business Ed., English, and Educational Media/Library Science from the University of Central Arkansas and obtained an elementary principal certification. She spent 22 years in the classroom and was an elementary principal for 7 years. Mrs. Wilson was also a go-getter in the classroom and the library, and she too, was serious about education. Most notably, Mrs. Wilson was responsible for the first comprehensive technology roll out for Norfork schools in the 1990s and later as principal, she ushered in a new era in academic excellence at Norfork's Arrie Goforth Elementary in the early 21st century.The second scholarship will be named the Dixie Wayne Anderson Memorial Scholarship, in loving memory of Courtney's grandmother, for her years of dedicated service to Texas education and her true passion for teaching. The late Mrs. Anderson was a 1952 graduate of North Texas State College, now known as University of North Texas. She taught first grade for over 35 years at Valwood Elementary in Farmers Branch, TX and was a Lifetime Member of the Parent-Teacher Association. For many years, Mrs. Anderson also taught Sunday school for her church. Upon her passing in 2010, many of her students shared stories about Mrs. Anderson and how she changed their lives.Both scholarship awards shall benefit students that are not only committed to their studies, but also show an interest in public service or contributing to the field of education. To apply, students must be a traditional student, a Calico Rock High School graduate, and have a 3.0 or higher GPA. Education majors will receive first preference, but not required.For more information, please contact Suellen Davidson, Ozarka College Director of Advancement by calling 870.368.2059.![]()
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