Ozarka College is pleased to announce a new and unique scholarship opportunity, the Ozarka 'College - Now' scholarship. To be eligible for the College - Now scholarship, high school students are required to take at least four Ozarka College courses during high school. Upon completing the minimum number of courses, maintaining a 2.75 or higher grade point average, and graduating from High School; Ozarka College will waive tuition and fees for the following Fall semester. The tuition and fee waver only applies to the Fall semester directly following an eligible student's high school graduation.Concurrent enrollment courses are college courses completed by students who are still in high school, and who are taking college classes that also meet high school requirements. Examples of these courses include, but are not limited to Composition I and II, College Algebra, American History I and II.Ozarka College offers college credit classes to high school students at a discounted tuition rate of just $50 per credit hour. Students who take the minimum requirement of four Ozarka College courses would invest $600 for tuition. By receiving a full semester tuition and fee free with this extraordinary scholarship opportunity, a student easily saves over $2,000 by attending Ozarka College post high school graduation. In comparison, twenty-four college credit hours at state universities will cost a student more than $6,000.To learn more about the Ozarka 'College - Now' scholarship, please visit our website: collegenow.ozarka.edu or call Ozarka College Department of Admissions at 870.368.2013.![]()
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Ozarka College Announces The College - Now Scholarship
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First Community Bank To Be Course Sponsor At Ozarka College Foundation Golf Tournament
First Community Bank, located in Cherokee Village/Highland, Arkansas, has provided a $1,000 sponsorship for the Ozarka College Foundation Golf Tournament in Izard County, and will serve as the 2015 Course Sponsor. The tournament will be a four-person scramble, taking place on October 3, 2015 at Cooper's Hawk Golf Course in Melbourne, Arkansas. The tournament will have a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m., with all proceeds benefiting the students of Ozarka College.The entry fee is $300 per team and includes range balls, golf cart fee, light breakfast, lunch, gift bag, and 18 holes of golf. Mulligans will be available for purchase, $5 each. Awards will be given for longest drive, longest putt, closest to pin, and putting contest. Freedom Ford in Melbourne will also sponsor a hole in one contest, awarding a Ford automobile to the winner.Team entries are being accepted now. To register, please contact Suellen Davidson, Ozarka College Director of Advancement, by calling 870.368.2059 or email: sdavidson@ozarka.eduIn the case of heavy rainfall, team members will be notified and the rain date will be October 4, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. Photo caption: Fred Holzhauer, First Community Bank Vice President/Commercial Lending, presents sponsorship check for the Ozarka College Foundation Izard County Golf Tournament to Mike Watson, Ozarka College Foundation Board Chair. Pictured with Holzhauer and Watson are employees of First Community Bank. The golf tournament will take place on October 3, 2015 at Cooper's Hawk Golf Course in Melbourne.![]()
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Automotive Service Technician Program At Ozarka College Is Accepting Students
The Ozarka College Automotive Service Technician program is currently accepting applications for new students. Once a student has completed the admissions application, they may register for the Spring 2016 semester as early as November 9, 2015.Students who have already been accepted to Ozarka College, may register for courses and receive assistance applying for financial aid at any of Ozarka College's four campus locations in Melbourne, Ash Flat, Mammoth Spring or Mountain View. Students may also register online through myOzarka at www.ozarka.eduWhen completing the admissions application, students should indicate their intent to complete the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Automotive Service Technology degree. The Automotive Service Technology program serves the training needs of each student in all areas related to automotive servicing. Each student will be trained in automotive theory, technical training, and manipulative skills. Students will also upgrade and update their knowledge so that they may enter the workforce and advance in their chosen occupation.For more information about the Automotive Service Technology program, please contact Chris Layne, Ozarka College Automotive Faculty, by calling 870.368.2087 or e-mail: chris.layne@ozarka.edu.![]()
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Introduction To Computers Course At Ozarka College - Mammoth Spring
Ozarka College will offer a six-week Introduction to Computers continuing education course, beginning in October. Topics covered will include Microsoft Windows, Internet search and navigation, saving/managing files on a computer, email, sending attachments, uploading photos, Facebook basics, E-Bay, and Craig's List.The course runs from October 16 through November 20, meeting on Fridays, from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM. Tuition is just $25.00 per student, $20.00 for Senior Citizens (ages 60 and up). Please pre-register for this course by contacting James Spurlock, Director of Ozarka College - Mammoth Spring. Mr. Spurlock is available by phone at 870.625.0411 or email: jmspurlock@ozarka.edu ![]()
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Computer Workshops Coming To Ozarka College - Ash Flat
Ozarka College in Ash Flat, Arkansas will host a month long series of computer workshops through their Continuing Education program. The workshops will meet on Friday's, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending by 12:00 p.m. The first workshop in the series is scheduled to take place on October 23, 2015.The instructor for, "A Trek Through Tech 2.0 " workshop series will be Kelly Shell. Shell is currently working on her Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, with a focus on Marketing. "I work with computers and technology every day of my life, " said Shell. "I love to share my experiences of technology with others and really encourage everyone to constantly ask questions and be curious about it. ""A Trek Through Tech 2.0 " will consist of four different workshops. The cost is $15 for one class, $20 for two classes, or just $25 for all four classes. Dates and topics of each workshop are as follows:October 23 - Beginning Computers (Basic Computer Concepts, Microsoft Windows, Internet Search and Navigation, E-mail basics, Sending attachments, Uploading photos, Files and storage)October 30 - Intermediate Computers (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs, Cleaning, Managing and Problem Solving)November 6 - Smart Phones/Tablets (basics of Android and Apple phones and tablets). This course will be split by device. Instructions for iPhone/iPad users will be taught from 9:00 to 10:15, and Android and other device users will meet from 10:30 to 11:45.November 13 - Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other basics) Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register for "A Trek Through Tech 2.0, " please call Ozarka College - Ash Flat at 870.994.7273 ![]()
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Beene's Car Care Center/izard County Propane Team Wins Ozarka College Foundation Golf Tournament
Twenty-six teams gathered for a fun filled day at the Ozarka College Foundation Golf Tournament on October 3, 2015. The four-person scramble took place at Cooper's Hawk Golf Course in Melbourne, Arkansas and all proceeds will benefit the students of Ozarka College.After a thee-way tie for the championship title and a three-hole play off, the Beene's Car Care Center/Izard County Propane team came out on top. This year's first place championship flight winners included Dr. Chris Dietrick, Rusty Campbell, Brian Morris and Justin Burns. Second place honors went to the Izard County Farm Bureau team: Phillip Steed, Eric Teague, Cody Williams and Ryan Warner. The third place championship flight was won by the Cooper Realty team: Ben Cooper, Daniel Taylor, Adam Cooper and Kirk Brown.Special thanks to our sponsors: FNBC Community Bankers - Tournament Sponsor, Centennial Bank - Lunch Sponsor, First Community Bank - Golf Course Sponsor, St. Bernards Healthcare Associated Regional Providers, Southfork Risk Management, and STI - Event Sponsors, Freedom Ford - Hole In One Sponsor, InkSpot Graphics and Bancorp South - Towel Sponsors, and Jordan's Kwik Stop - Breakfast Sponsor.Hole Sponsors include the following: Ace Auto LLC, ARcare, Ash Flat Livestock Auction, Ash Flat Pharmacy, B & B Supply, Beene's Car Care Center/Izard County Propane, Blane Johnson, Campbell's Auto Sales, Canyon Plumbing/Bootlegger, Cone Realty, Cooper Realty, Corner Drug Store, Dan M. Orr, Attorney, Dellinger Law Firm, Downhome Country Kitchen, Dr. Sonya Wiles, D.D.S., Duncan Bookkeeping & Tax Service, Econo-Med Pharmacy, Edward Jones Investments - Stephen Thompson, FNBIC, Fred and Janet Lamb, GH Miller and Sons, Goings and Associates, Gray Family Practice Clinic, Hardy Insurance-Richard Huff, Hatfield Ready Mix, Highland Oil/Red Mule Mart, Highland Window and Door, Hughes and Randall Tax and Financial, Izard County Abstract Co., Inc., Izard County Farm Bureau - Phillip Steed, Izard County Officials, King Rhodes and Associates, Kissee Law Firm, Mark Martin Chevrolet, Melbourne Insurance - Lisa Manry, Melbourne Sanitation, Modern Woodmen - Sandy Murphy, Ozark Aerosports, Ozark Closing and Title LLC, Paul Miller Chrysler-Ram-Dodge-Jeep, Performa Rehab, R & R Ready Mix, Reeve's Propane, Sears of Ash Flat, Sharp County Farm Bureau - Paul Higginbottom, Sharp Office Supply, Sharp Realty, Shelter Insurance - Jody Dillard, Sneedo's Custom Hauling, State Representative Michelle Gray, The Lemon Tree Boutique/CSI Certified Appraisers, Tri-County Farm Supply, Triple D Package Store, Triple R Bailbonds, Unimin, Vance Vision/Eagle Mountain Eye Care, Wheelis Dental Clinic, White River Trailer/Precise Solar Power, Williams Equipment, Wolf Creek Realty, Wortham Funeral Home, and WRMC*Photo caption: The 2015 Ozarka College Foundation Golf Tournament championship flight winners, pictured left to right, are Dr. Chris Dietrick, Rusty Campbell, Brian Morris and Justin Burns. They played for Beene's Car Care/Izard County Propane. ![]()
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Culinary Arts Program Is Accepting Students
The Ozarka College Culinary Arts program is currently accepting applications for new students. Once a student has completed the admissions application, they may register for the Spring 2016 semester as early as November 9, 2015.
Students who have already been accepted to Ozarka College, may register for courses and receive assistance applying for financial aid at any of Ozarka College's four campus locations in Melbourne, Ash Flat, Mammoth Spring or Mountain View. Students may also register online through myOzarka at www.ozarka.edu Many of the Culinary Arts courses are offered online; however, students will need to attend classes at least twice per week on the Melbourne campus.
When completing the admissions application, students should indicate their intent to complete the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Culinary Arts degree. The Culinary Arts program will provide foundation and specialized study on the culinary field through academic, laboratory, and field experience. This program prepares its graduates for careers in restaurants, clubs, hotels, catering operations, and institutional food service.
For more information about the Culinary Arts program, please contact Chef Alden Griffus, Ozarka College Culinary Arts Faculty, by calling 870.368.2073 or e-mail: alden.griffus@ozarka.edu.![]()
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Culinary Arts Program At Ozarka College Is Accepting Students
The Ozarka College Culinary Arts program is currently accepting applications for new students. Once a student has completed the admissions application, they may register for the Spring 2016 semester as early as November 9, 2015.Students who have already been accepted to Ozarka College, may register for courses and receive assistance applying for financial aid at any of Ozarka College's four campus locations in Melbourne, Ash Flat, Mammoth Spring or Mountain View. Students may also register online through myOzarka at www.ozarka.edu Many of the Culinary Arts courses are offered online; however, students will need to attend classes at least twice per week on the Melbourne campus. When completing the admissions application, students should indicate their intent to complete the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Culinary Arts degree. The Culinary Arts program will provide foundation and specialized study on the culinary field through academic, laboratory, and field experience. This program prepares its graduates for careers in restaurants, clubs, hotels, catering operations, and institutional food service.For more information about the Culinary Arts program, please contact Chef Alden Griffus, Ozarka College Culinary Arts Faculty, by calling 870.368.2073 or e-mail: alden.griffus@ozarka.edu.![]()
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Ozarka College Nursing Program Application Deadline Is November 1
The Ozarka College nursing department is currently accepting applications for the Spring 2016 Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program in Melbourne and Mammoth Spring. LPN applications will be accepted through November 1 for spring semester program admission. Interested students may apply to the LPN Program by completing an Ozarka College online application for admissions, designating Technical Certificate, Licensed Practical Nursing as the intended college major. If applicants are a transfer student, they also need to have official transcripts sent directly to the Ozarka College Admissions office from the previous college(s) attended.Once application has been submitted, applicants are to contact the Ozarka College Testing Center to schedule seating for the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam and the LPN Entrance Exam (TEAS). Students may sign up no earlier than 30 days prior to test date, may only test once per application period, and must test in the same semester of application. If transferring test scores from another college, official TEAS and Wonderlic scores from that college will be accepted; however, additional testing at Ozarka will not be allowed. Failure to complete each step will result in an incomplete file and the applicant will not be considered.Students with the highest compiled scores will be invited into the ensuing class. Mid-term grades may be used for scoring, but a final grade of C or higher is required for pre-requisites. In the case of a tie, date and time of application will determine class placement.For more information about the application process, please contact Ozarka College Admissions by calling 870.368.2013, or the Ozarka College Nursing Department at 870.368.2081.![]()
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Registered Nursing Students At Ozarka College Donate To The Manna House
Forty-four registered nursing (RN) students, who are part of the Arkansas Rural Nursing Education Consortium (ARNEC) at Ozarka College, collected non-perishable food items as a community service project. Pictured are some of the RN students who will be donating more than 2,000 items to the Manna House in Melbourne, Arkansas.![]()
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Ozarka College - Mammoth Spring To Host Driver Safety Refresher Course
Ozarka College in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas will host a Driver Safety Refresher Course on November 10, 2015. The course will be presented by the American Association of Retired Persons(AARP) from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. This training course is open to licensed drivers of all ages, and successful completion may result in a reduction of automobile insurance rates.The cost of the driver safety refresher course will be $25 to the general public and $15 for AARP members. For more information or to register, please contact James Spurlock, Director of Ozarka College - Mammoth Spring, by calling 870.625.0411 or email: jmspurlock@ozarka.edu![]()
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Website Design Workshop Coming To Ozarka College - Mammoth Spring
Ozarka College, in conjunction with the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC), will offer a website design workshop in Mammoth Spring. The workshop will take place on November 17, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. The cost for this training will be $40.00 to the public, $20 for any Ozarka College student, staff, or faculty member. The ASBTDC will take you step-by-step in creating an account and an attractive, functional website through their laptop lab. While using Weebly, they will make designing a free website easy for workshop participants.Seating is limited and pre-registration is required. To register, please contact Kelli Listenbee at ASBTSC by calling 870.972.3517, or email: klee@astate.edu. Additional information is also available on the web: asbtdc.org/training/jonesboro-events/ For information about Ozarka College, please contact James Spurlock, Director of Ozarka College - Mammoth Spring by calling 870.625.0411 or email: jmspurlock@ozarka.edu![]()
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Spring Registration Is Now Open
Ozarka College will open spring registration to current students on November 2, 2015 and registration for new students will begin on November 9. Spring semester classes start on January 11, so now is the time to ensure a schedule that is convenient for you.For more information regarding admissions, financial aid or registration, please visit Ozarka College in Melbourne, Ash Flat, Mammoth Spring or Mountain View. Interested persons may also contact Ozarka College via phone: 800.821.4335 or on the web at www.ozarka.edu. Tuition rates start at just $88 per credit hour and many scholarship and financial aid options are available. Ozarka College provides life-changing experiences through education and offers thirty-two associate degrees, technical certificates and certificates of proficiency. Degree programs range from nursing to automotive, aviation, culinary arts and much more.![]()
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Governor Hutchinson Meets With Ozarka College
Governor Asa Hutchinson recently took time from his busy schedule to meet with Representative Michelle Gray, Ozarka College President Dr. Richard Dawe, and members of the Ozarka College team on October 15, 2015.The Governor was in Melbourne, Arkansas with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission's announcement of Micro Plastics' new factory.The meeting with Ozarka College was to discuss the new Aviation - Professional Pilot program that trains students for future careers as professional pilots. The Governor was also made aware of Ozarka's application for approval to offer the Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN). Similar !workforce and applied baccalaureate' degrees have been approved at two-year colleges across the nation to address specific workforce training and industry needs. This transformational degree offering is proposed to address the shortage of BSN qualified nurses in Arkansas and across the country. Ozarka graduates more LPNs than any other two-year college in Arkansas.![]()
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Ozarka College Open Registration Days
Ozarka College has announced dates for Open Registration Days, which will take place at all four campus locations. Open Registration Days will be on Fridays, November 6, 13 and 20, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Any student, current or new, may make an appointment any time the College is open to get enrolled for the Spring 2016 semester, but no appointment is necessary during Open Registration Days. Students can simply walk-in to Ozarka College in Melbourne, Ash Flat, Mammoth Spring or Mountain View, complete an admissions application, meet with a financial aid specialist, take the placement exam, meet with an advisor, and register for Spring '16 classes.Registering for classes early helps to ensure a schedule that is convenient to a student's personal schedule. Ozarka strives to offer flexible course offerings that will allow students to complete a degree during the day, evening, weekend, or online. Tuition rates start at $88 per credit hour and there are numerous financial aid options available.For more information about Open Registration Days, please contact the Ozarka College location nearest you, or visit Ozarka College on the web: www.ozarka.edu ![]()
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Graham Appointed Interim Director Of Ozarka Kids Academy
With nearly nine years experience in early childhood, Kelly Graham has been appointed the Interim Director of Ozarka Kids Academy. Kelly is a credentialed Child Development Associate and is a member of the Tapp's Registry. In addition to Kelly's credentials, her staff has more than 35 years combined experience and they are all required to obtain twenty hours of early childhood training each year. Ozarka Kids Academy is open to the public Monday through Friday and accepts children ages six weeks to five years of age, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. They also offer an after school program for kids up to 10 years of age. The infant/toddler rate is $105 weekly and preschool/pre-k is $95 weekly. Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack are provided. Ozarka Kids Academy is the only licensed facility (center or licensed family child care home) open in Melbourne at this time. For more information, or to enroll your child, please contact Kelly Graham, Ozarka Kids Academy Interim Director, by calling 870.368.7868 or email: kgraham@ozarka.edu![]()
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Flu Clinic Coming To Ozarka College - Ash Flat
Ozarka College in Ash Flat will host a flu clinic, open to the public, on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. The clinic is being brought to Ozarka by the Sharp County Health Unit and will take place in the College's nursing lab from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Ozarka College LPN students will also be on hand to check vital signs and blood glucose.Though health insurance is not required, there will be a $30 charge to anyone receiving the flu shot without proof of health insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid. Please bring the appropriate documentation for billing purposes.![]()
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Ozarka College Is Accepting Students For CNA
Ozarka College is currently accepting enrollment for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) classes. This Basic Health Skills 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 January 2016. When submitting an admissions application, students should select the Technical Certificate for Health Professions. Completion of Ozarka's CNA course increases students' competitiveness for entrance into the LPN program, as well as prepares them to take the state certification test.Financial Aid is available to students who qualify. For more information or to get registered, 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.smith@ozarka.edu ![]()
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A Salute To Our Veterans
Today and every day, Ozarka College salutes all of our Veterans and members of the United States Armed Forces who have fought so bravely to defend our freedom and we remember those great men and women who have paid the ultimate price. We also salute their families for the hardships they often accept in the name of service to Country.When you meet with veterans be sure and thank them for their service and let them know you feel it was important and not forgotten. Too often veterans are viewed by some as those who do a nation's necessary 'dirty work' but they are instead, selfless patriots who risk their lives for the greater good that we as Americans hold so dear. Freedom is precious, and never guaranteed, but our veterans and active duty service members are dedicated to ensuring a lasting freedom to the American way of life.To all Veterans, including active duty, National Guard and Reservists, we thank you and we will forever be grateful for your service to our great nation.![]()
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Ozarka College Hires Director Of Admissions
Ozarka College is pleased to announce the hiring of Amber Whitaker, who will serve as the Director of Admissions. Amber is responsible for planning and managin activities related to the admissions process and recruiting students for all Ozarka College campus locations.
Additionally, Amber will represent Ozarka College and communicate the opportunities of higher education available, guide students through the admissions process, organize campus visits for prospective students, oversee the Student Ambassador Program, promote scholarship opportunities available to students, and serve as an integral part of the student services team.
"Amber has the personality, experience, and communication skills to implement an effective enrollment management plan, " said Ron Helm, Ozarka College Vice President of Student Services. "We are looking forward to working with her in this important role. "
Amber holds a MSE in Educational Theory and Practice from Arkansas State University and a BSE in Early Childhood from Williams Baptist College. Prior to her assignment at Ozarka College, Amber had nine years experience as a teacher and coach, as well as two years experience as an Admissions Counselor where she recruited college students in Northwest Arkansas and Missouri.
"I am excited to be back home and serving my community and surrounding communities through Ozarka College, " said Whitaker. "It is important to me to have students further their education and what better way than to utilize all the opportunities Ozarka College offers. "
For more information about Admissions at Ozarka College, please contact Amber Whitaker, Ozarka College Director of Admissions, at 870.368.2013.![]()
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