Ozarka College will host their 6th annual holiday event on December 4, 2015 beginning at 4:30 p.m. This event is free to the public and will take place at Ozarka College's John E. Miller Education Complex, in Melbourne, Arkansas.This year's theme is, "Twice upon an Ozarka Christmas " and families are invited to join Ozarka College for the viewing of Mickey's Twice Upon A Christmas, pictures with Santa, coloring activities and treats prepared by the Ozarka College Culinary Arts Department.In the words of Walt Disney, "Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age, and dreams are forever. " Ozarka College strives to help fulfill the dreams of their students as they complete degrees, and looks forward to hearing many laughs while giving back to the community at this fun-filled, family friendly event. In the case of inclement weather, this event will not be rescheduled. For more information about Twice upon an Ozarka Christmas, please contact Suellen Davidson, Director of Advancement, at 870.368.2059 or email: sdavidson@ozarka.edu![]()
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Ozarka College To Host, "twice Upon An Ozarka Christmas "
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Ozarka College Classified Staff Council Donates To The Manna House
Members of the Ozarka College Classified Staff Council hosted a food drive at each Ozarka campus location in Melbourne, Ash Flat, Mammoth Spring and Mountain View. Pictured are some of the employees who collected non-perishable items and donated them to the Manna House in Melbourne, Arkansas on November 23, 2015.![]()
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Law Enforcement Officer Training Course To Be Held At Ozarka College - Mammoth Spring
A Reserve/Auxiliary/Part-Time Law Enforcement Officer Training Course will be presented by the Mammoth Spring Police Department and Ozarka College, beginning in January. Applications for this course must be submitted to the Mammoth Spring City Hall by December 18, 2015.The Law Enforcement Officer training course will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. January 12, 2016 through March 15, 2016. Additional sessions will meet on specified Saturdays; times and locations for these hands-on-trainings will vary with subject matter covered.This course will include nearly fifty different knowledge and skill areas, covering a wide range of topics, and is for Arkansas Certification. A detailed list of topics to be covered can be obtained from MSPD Chief of Police, Mike Davis. The fee for this course is $300.Applications can be picked up at the Mammoth Spring City Hall and returned there or mailed to PO Box 185 in Mammoth Spring, AR 72554. For more information, please contact Mike Davis or Jamie Turnbough at the Mammoth Spring Police Department, by calling 870.625.7516 or James Spurlock, Director of Ozarka College - Mammoth Spring, at 870.625.0411. Mr. Spurlock can also be reached by email: jmspurlock@ozarka.edu.![]()
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In Memory Of Serelda Johnson
It is with a very heavy heart that we mourn the loss of our colleague and friend, Mrs. Serelda Faye Johnson. Serelda joined the Ozarka College family in January of 2012. As a valued member of our Faculty, Serelda taught Health Information Technology courses while serving students at the Melbourne and Mountain View campus locations. Mrs. Johnson will be deeply missed by all who met her, especially her students and fellow colleagues.Service arrangements for Serelda and her husband, Mr. Walton Wayne Johnson, are being handled through Roller-Coffman Funeral Home. The visitation will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at Flatwoods Baptist Church in Mountain View, Arkansas, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Funeral Services will also take place at Flatwoods Baptist Church on Friday, December 4, 2015, beginning at 3:00 p.m.To read their obituaries or for more information:http://rollerfuneralhomes.com/services.asp?page=services&locID=27![]()
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Ozarka College Blue & You Foundation Grant Update
Ozarka College will soon complete a year-long Comprehensive Health and Safety Improvement Initiative made possible in part by a $46,909 grant through the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas (BYF). The grant award supported a Quick Response Health Care Initiative, initiated a Cardio Wellness and Fitness Challenge, and established a Safety in the Workplace Initiative; efforts aimed at promoting healthier lifestyles and creating a safer campus for the hundreds of students, employees, and visitors of the College. The College surpassed every defined goal within the grant proposal. Accordingly, the College outfitted all four campus locations with automatic external defibrillators (AED) and advanced emergency response beacons. Also, with grant support, Ozarka has trained and certified more than 100 employees and 65 community members in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED user training. "The Blue & You Foundation grant provided for a very comprehensive program at the College," said Dr. Richard Dawe, Ozarka College President. "The installation of AEDs and emergency alert system upgrades and emergency response training have provided a safer environment for all who visit the College."The impact of the grant initiatives also reached far beyond the College campus. The Cardio Wellness and Fitness Challenge initiative challenged College employees and students as well as members of the community to adopt healthier, more active lifestyles. The College set goals to enlist at least 100 participants in a 10,000 mile fitness challenge. The College is pleased to report that more than 200 participants collectively logged over 110,000 miles, crushing every milestone challenge throughout the year. The Blue & You Foundation award also strengthened the College partnership with the Northcentral Arkansas Education Service Cooperative (NAESC) and the nine public school districts in the College's four-county service area (Fulton, Izard, Sharp and Stone). Specifically, the College provided adult and infant training manikins for NAESC to loan for quick response health care training, such as CPR and AED, in the local school districts. In addition, the grant initiative provided for the cost of training one personnel at each of the nine school districts to become a licensed CPR and AED training provider."The College enjoyed getting to partner with the education cooperative and the local districts, " said Josh Wilson, Ozarka College Associate Vice President of Planning and Institutional Research. "Having additional training providers in-house provides sustainable, quick-response training solutions for our schools. It also supports the state-mandated CPR training requirement for high school students. "The Blue & You Foundation was established by Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield as a charitable foundation to promote better health in Arkansas. Ozarka College was one of only 35 grant applications funded out of 202 grant applications received for the 2015 cycle.![]()
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Ozarka College Announces Sccrc Scholarship Recipients
Ozarka College has had the pleasure of working with the Stone County Community Resource Council (SCCRC), based out of Mountain View, Arkansas, for the past several years. The SCCRC is a nonprofit corporation operated by volunteers, where they accept donated items at The Dorcas House thrift store and sell those items $2.00 per bag. In turn, the SCCRC has donated a total of $110,000 to Ozarka College; $90,000 has been designated for scholarships and $20,000 for College improvements. The $90,000 in scholarship donations from SCCRC created nine endowed scholarships which have been awarded to students in $500 increments. By awarding funds in this manner, countless students have been, and will continue to be, supported by these generous donations. The SCCRC is committed to investing in the lives of their scholarship recipients, and they firmly believe that education is the key to a brighter and more successful future.This year's recipients are as follows: Destiny Butler, Randy Layman, Whitney Mendoza, Sarah Reynoso, Stephony Trantham, Shelby Turner, Summer Waddles, Sarah Werb, and Nathan WilsonFor more information about the Stone County Community Resource Council or Ozarka College, please contact Lindsay Wilson-Galloway, Director of Ozarka College in Mountain View, by calling 870.269.5600.*Photo Caption: Ozarka College - Mountain View students, who are recipients of Stone County Community Resource Council (SCCRC) scholarships, had the opportunity to meet with SCCRC volunteers. Pictured on the front row, left to right are Lindsay Wilson-Galloway, Director of Ozarka College - Mountain View, Sandy Qualls, Jim Qualls, Patty Davis, and Brenda Ferguson, all volunteers from the SCCRC. Back row, left to right are Ozarka College students, Stephony Trantham, Destiny Butler, Summer Waddles, Shelby Turner, Nathan Wilson, Sarah Reynoso, Whitney Mendoza, and Sarah Werb. Not pictured: Randy Layman ![]()
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Ozarka College Donates To The Angel Tree Project
The Ozarka College Classified Staff Council (CSC) and the Student Government Association (SGA) partnered together on this year's Angel Tree Project, organized by the Department of Human Services.Members of Ozarka College's CSC adopted four angels to provide Christmas gifts for, and members of SGA hosted a bake sale that raised $80. All proceeds benefited the angels adopted by CSC.Pictured are some of the employees who purchased items and donated them to the Angel Tree Project. This year's angels included two boys and two girls, all under the age of three.![]()
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Ozarka College Foundation Scholarship Recipients
The Ozarka College Foundation is pleased to announce additional scholarship recipients of the 2015-2016 academic year. Students being awarded these scholarships are as follows:Teresa Mulderig: Dietsche/Martin Appreciation Scholarship. This scholarship was created in honor of Science instructors Bruce Dietsche and Melissa Martin and awarded to a student pursuing a science-related degree. Teresa has received $250 for the Fall 2015 semester and will receive $250 for the Spring 2016 semester.Dakota Williams and Kandis Williams: Lesa Bull Memorial Scholarships. These scholarships were established by the Faculty and Staff of the College in memory of Lesa Bull, a former Ozarka College employee.Dakota and Kandis each received $250 for the Fall 2015 semester and will receive $250 for the Spring 2016 semester.Judy Walker and Maureen Westphal: Nursing Achievement Scholarships. These scholarships are awarded to nursing students in the area who seek higher education as the avenue from which to realize their potential for achievement. Judy and Maureen each received $250 for the Fall 2015 semester and will receive $250 for the Spring 2016 semester.Savannah Hall, Maureen Westphal and Whitney Mendoza: Kenneth and Janice Sutton Nursing Scholarships. These scholarships are awarded to students currently enrolled in the Mountain View LPN program. Savannah, Maureen, and Whitney each received $1,000 for the Fall 2015 semester and will receive $1,000 for the Spring 2016 semester and $1000 for Summer 2016Rebecca Rathel, Melissa Reny and Catherine Tuck: Garry and Carol Ann Lawrence Scholarships. These scholarships are funded by rental income generated from property owned by a Hardy, Arkansas landowner. Rebecca, Melissa, and Catherine each received $250 for the Fall 2015 semester and will receive $250 for the Spring 2016 semester.Marvin Van Dyke and Dalton Foster: Garry and Carol Ann Lawrence Nursing Scholarships. These scholarships are awarded to students enrolled in the Ash Flat LPN program and are funded by rental income generated from property owned by a Hardy, Arkansas landowner. Marvin and Dalton each received $500 for the Fall 2015 semester and will receive $500 for the Spring and Summer 2016 semesters.Duncan McGowen: David and Phyllis Wilson Honorary Scholarship. This scholarship was funded by Josh and Courtney Wilson in honor of Josh's parents. This scholarship is awarded to a Calico Rock high school graduate, who has an interest in public service or contributing to the field of education. Duncan has received $250 for the Fall 2015 semester and will receive $250 for the Spring 2016 semester.Savannah Harber: Dixie Anderson Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship was funded by Josh and Courtney Wilson in honor of Courtney's grandmother. This scholarship is awarded to a Calico Rock high school graduate, who has an interest in public service or contributing to the field of education. Savannah has received $250 for the Fall 2015 semester and will receive $250 for the Spring 2016 semester.Kimberly Monahan: Friends of the Paul Weaver Library Scholarship. This scholarship was funded by supporters of the Paul Weaver Library. Kimberly has received $250 for the Fall 2015 semester and will receive $250 for the Spring 2016 semester.The announcement of scholarship recipients is on going. For more information, please contact Suellen Davidson, Director of Ozarka College Advancement, at 870.368.2059 ![]()
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Ozarka Kids Academy Donates To Dhs
In lieu of a gift exchange, Ozarka Kids Academy at Ozarka College in Melbourne chose to donate to the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) this holiday season.Kids Academy students donated non-perishable food items to DHS, who will intern redistribute them to Izard County residents in need.For more information about Ozarka Kids Academy, please contact Kelly Graham, Ozarka College Interim Director of Childcare, at 870.368.7868 or email kgraham@ozarka.edu.![]()
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Ozarka College Fitness Challenge Results
Ozarka College hosted a reception on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, for participants of their fitness challenge. The fitness challenge was part of a grant from the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas that began in January of 2015, where participants were invited to log their miles throughout the year from walking, running, swimming, etc."We started this journey with a goal of 100 participants to collectively log 10,000 miles, " said Josh Wilson, Ozarka College Associate Vice President of Planning and Institutional Research. "As of Friday, December 4, we had 242 participants who together logged 116,445 miles. " The College is proud to report that 75% of all participants either met or surpassed their mileage pledge for the year, and twenty-four participants logged more than 1,000 miles individually!Of the 242 participants in the Ozarka College Fitness Challenge, 53 were members of the Ozarka College Fitness Center, 82 were Ozarka employees, 84 were Ozarka students, and 23 were members of the community-at-large.The College would like to thank all of participants for their contribution, and give special congratulations to the top three mileage contributors: Takara Kinion (3,420 miles), Layne Sargeson (2,087 miles), and Jeannie Hudspeth (1,892 miles).For more information about this project, please contact Josh Wilson by calling 870.368.2042 or email: jwilson@ozarka.edu![]()
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Free GED Classes Offered At Ozarka College
Free GED classes are currently available weekly at the following Ozarka College campus locations:
Melbourne Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Mammoth Spring Tuesday, Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Ash Flat Monday, Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Mountain View Tuesday, Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Registration is ongoing. For additional information, please call the Ozarka College Adult Education Department at 1.800.821.4335, ext. 2051 or 870.368.2051.
Ozarka College's Adult Education program is ADA accessible, EEOC compliant, and disability accommodations are available upon request.![]()
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Online Giving Now Available At Ozarka College
The Ozarka College Foundation is excited to announce that supporting Ozarka College students has never been easier; online giving is now available! Donors can support scholarships, programs, or specific Ozarka College campus locations. Whether it is a one-time gift or a reoccurring automatic draft, giving online is very convenient.The Foundation values each donor and every gift, while supporting the mission of the College to provide life-changing experiences through education. "Our job as a Foundation is to help others understand the benefits that Ozarka College provides to our students and then help them become a part of our team, " said Mike Watson, Chair of the Ozarka College Foundation Board. "The ability to learn about our mission and give online has made it easier than ever before. "The Ozarka College Foundation is a non-profit corporation under and by the laws of the state of Arkansas. The corporation is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The primary purpose of the Foundation is to advance higher education by securing financial support for Ozarka College.To learn more about the Ozarka College Foundation, or to give online, please visit: foundation.ozarka.edu![]()
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Ozarka College Announces President And Provost Lists
Ozarka College recently announced that 75 students have been named to the President's List and 70 students have been named to the Provost's List for the Fall 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 by city of residence is as follows:
From Alton, MO: Trista J. Vazquez
Ash Flat, AR: Rebecca L. Balderston, Barbara D. Leonard, Lisa C. Spray
Batesville: Nathan W. Gann, Leslie L. Moody
Big Flat: Melissa L. Reny
Calico Rock: Eliza J. Bevill
Cave City: Crystal R. Burns, Ashley C. Harris, Beka E. Smith, Lacey C. Turner
Cherokee Village: Alicia M. Griffin, Shayna B. Hepler, Anne M. Walls
Dolph: Tracy L. Post
Evening Shade: Elizabeth E. Smith
Fox: Bailey J. Stubbs
Gassville: Holly D. Troxell
Hardy: Lana Bunting, Samantha L. Wilburn
Mammoth Spring: Angela G. Dickey, Paige M. Grimes, Ashley M. Hensley, Caitlin B. Proctor, Hannah Rackley
Melbourne: Madison A. Deloach, Ginny M. Dudra, Alexandria R. Goggans, Rebecca C. Guthrie, Krystal D. Johnson, Clay L. Jones, Amy L. Sartin, Sherry M. Vest
Mount Pleasant: Kristen E. Caraway
Mountain Home: Tommy G. Watts
Mountain View: Samantha M. Ashley, Alex J. Beach, Kyra G. Burns, Chanel N. Buskard, Nathan D. Cobb, Joell S. Columb, Caitlin E. Crawford, Dakota W. Dixon, Joseph B. Everett, Robert E. Ferrau, Katherine E. Gardner, Jacob T. Harness, Amanda R. McKnight, Susan M. Newman, Ricki C. Rose, Julia R. Smith, Tony G. Stephens, Kristen L. Trantham
Oxford: Rebecca R. Simmons
Rosie: Amber G. Young
Salado: Ashley N. Ciamaricone
Salem: Melody N. Vick
Shirley: Teresa L. Radke
Sidney: Shannon J. Dougherty, Desiree N. Goodman
Smithville: Abigail C. Shackelford
Thayer, MO: Jennifer M. Baldridge, Christy L. Deree, Brandi R. Miller
Timbo, AR: Jory N. Bolin, Margo Del Real, Nathan J. Wilson
Viola: Kurina E. Etheridge
Violet Hill: Whitney L. Springstun, Zachery M. Thielman
Wideman: Seth J. Stapleton
Williford: Jeremy L. Wess
Wiseman: Abram J. Mead, Malynda R. Mead
The Ozarka College Provost's List by city of residence is as follows:
Ash Flat: Kailee A. Abney, Brittany K. Hudson, Kaylen S. Shaw, Dakota A. Williams
Batesville: Amy E. Altamirano, Phelicia M. Leal
Brockwell: Maggie J. Barnes, Korey G. Beck, Kyle S. Quillman
Calico Rock: Michael R. Bartlett
Cave City: Rebecca D. Glenn, Heather M. Jones
Cherokee Village: Kelly J. Brashear, Dylan S. Burch, Leah C. Hutchinson, Sharon D. Mamath, Haley D. Pospisil, Jessica N. Wheeler, Tamara M. Wilson
Fox: Bethany L. Barnett
Franklin: Molly E. Taylor
Glencoe: Stephanie R. Mcbride
Hardy: Wesley R. Bunting, Amber L. Hartness, Ashley R. Kelley, Richard S. Langle, Chelsea M. Sprinkle
Harrison: Jami S. Taylor
Horseshoe Bend: Sabrina L. King, Anna R. Landin, Victor E. Padilla
Leslie: Amber K. Hacker
Mammoth Spring: Emma M. Bishop, Schuyler C. Madden, Hope M. Mccomas, Hannah E. Tipton
Melbourne: Jewelia F. Anglum, Katelyn E. Bentley, Jamie R. Faver, Makayla E. Gross, Kassandra M. Smith, Dylan C. Smith, Evan Z. Williams
Mount Pleasant: Cheyenne L. Smith
Mountain Home: Tracy D. Flynn
Mountain View: Heather L. Goins, Tori M. Lee, Taylor J. Mcclanahan, Angela L. McCord, Robert J. Mccord, Christian S. Rogers, Devin M. Traylor, Shelby L. Turner
Newark: Megan P. Brown
Norfork: Melissa L. Bitting
Pineville: Fallon M. Rendant
Salem: Libby J. Hale, Ashley N. Hutchins, Brittney N. Miller, Carolyn J. Wallace, Chloe C. Ward, Libbie B. Watkins
Shirley: Chance G. Morrison, Kentresa A. Treuter
Sturkie: Amber N. Reynolds
Thayer, MO: Kaylynn D. Bullock, Lillie E. Shipp
Timbo, AR: Laken J. Bolin, Cody L. Delapaz, Stephanie C. Vines
For additional information on these accomplishments or about Ozarka College, please call 870.368.7371.![]()
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Ozarka College - Mountain View To Host Beginner's Word Processing Continuing Education Course
Ozarka College in Mountain View will host a beginner level Word Processing course to be offered through Continuing Education beginning in February 2016.This three-week course, being taught by Frances Bullard, will teach students a wide variety of computer skills. Some examples include how to create and rename folders; save files in a folder; create, format, edit, and print documents. They will also learn how to underline, bold, and italicize text; use line spacing, spelling and grammar check; cut and paste; copy and paste. Additionally, students will be taught how to save and open a file, rename a file, delete a file, create tables, letters, labels, and envelopes, and insert pictures and clipart into documents.Other topics will be added as time permits.The course runs from February 19 through March 4, meeting on Fridays, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The tuition is just $25.00 per student, $20.00 for ages 60 and over. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required by February 12, 2016. Please contact Lindsay Wilson-Galloway, Director of Ozarka College in Mountain View, by calling 870.269.5600 or email: lhgalloway@ozarka.edu![]()
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Ozarka College Aviation Student Receives $1000 Aaoa Scholarship
Ozarka College is pleased to announce that Ms. Abigail Shackelford of Smithville, Arkansas has received a $1,000 scholarship from the Arkansas Airport Operators Association (AAOA). Shackelford is part of the first cohort of Ozarka's new aviation program and is working to obtain an Associate of Science in Professional Pilot - Aviation.
This award was presented at the Melbourne Municipal Airport, John E. Miller Field, in Melbourne, Arkansas on January 27, 2016. A number of factors contributed to the selection of Shackelford for this scholarship, including experience, activities, honors, goals, aspirations, and need.
Shackelford competed in High School Speech and Debate and was nationally ranked in several categories. She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society as well as the Homeschool National Honor Society. Additionally, she has volunteered as an English teacher at a mission school in New Delhi, India.
In addition to the rigorous coursework, Shackelford is completing the necessary training to earn her private pilot certificate with airplane single-engine land (ASEL) rating. She plans to continue her education by attending Letourneau University where she plans to earn her commercial pilot certificate, an Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate, and a Bachelor's degree in Missionary Aviation with a flight concentration. Her career objective is to work for a non-profit organization in a remote region, flying in supplies to people who otherwise could not be reached.
The AAOA serves the common interests of the owners, operators and users of the 91 public use airports located throughout the State of Arkansas. The AAOA works to promote the value of aviation and airports throughout Arkansas communities andcooperates with local government agencies to promote safety in the development of airport facilities and operating procedures.
For additional information about the Ozarka College Aviation program, please contact program Director, Nick Lenczycki, at 870.368.7926 or email: nick.lenczycki@ozarka.edu. Program information is also available on the web at: ozarka.fly.edu
Photo Caption: Pictured left to right are Nick Lenczycki, Ozarka College Director of Aviation, Abigail Shackelford, AAOA scholarship recipient, and Suellen Davidson, Ozarka College Director of Advancement.![]()
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Small Business Start Up Workshop To Be Held At Ozarka College - Mammoth Spring
Ozarka College - Mammoth Spring will partner with the Arkansas State Business and Technology Development Center to offer a one-day Small Business Start Up Workshop. The workshop will take place at Ozarka College in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas on February 16, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.The Small Business Start Up seminar places emphasis in business plan, marketing research, and financing options. Other topics covered will include startup steps, legal business structures, and licensing regulations. The cost of this seminar is $65 per student.For more information, please contact James Spurlock, Director of Ozarka College in Mammoth Spring, at 870.625.0411 or email: jmspurlock@ozarka.edu. To register online, please visit the following web address: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ebxm1cqm349aa944 ![]()
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Ladies' Luncheon And Fashion Show Coming To Ozarka College - Mountain View
The Ozarka College Foundation will host their fourth annual Ladies' Luncheon and Fashion Show on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Ozarka College in Mountain View. The event will take place in the Stone Bank (formerly known as Ozark Heritage Bank) Student Commons Area beginning at 11:00 a.m.
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, Citizens Bank, First Service Bank, 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 Wilson-Galloway, Director of Ozarka College - Mountain View, at 870.269.5600 or email: lhgalloway@ozarka.edu.![]()
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Helm To Retire From Ozarka College
Ron Helm, Ozarka College Vice President of Student Services, has announced his upcoming retirement. Helm has dedicated forty-two years of his life to education; twenty-three of those at Ozarka College. Anyone in this region and beyond would be hard pressed to find a student or colleague who he didn't leave a positive and lasting impression on. Helm has impacted generations of students and will be greatly missed.Upon completing his Bachelor of Science Education degree in History at Arkansas State University (ASU) in Jonesboro, Arkansas, Helm was hired to teach grades five and six at Oxford Elementary school for the 1972-1973 school year. The next year he returned to ASU to earn his Masters degree in Counseling.In 1975, Helm was hired to be the Counselor, Psychological Examiner, Social Science Teacher, and Basketball Coach at Naylor Junior and Senior High School in Naylor, Missouri. In 1986, he completed his Specialist degree in Educational Administration from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.Helm returned home to Arkansas to serve as the High School Principal at Izard County Consolidated in Brockwell, Arkansas beginning in 1987. After four years, he became the Superintendent and served in that role for two additional years.In 1993, Helm was hired as the first Registrar for Ozarka College. Over the years, this role developed into the Registrar/Director of Student Services, and ultimately the Vice President of Student Services."Ron Helm has been a senior academic leader who people admire and appreciate, " said Dr. Richard Dawe, Ozarka College President. "He is completely committed to the success of our students and will be deeply missed. I've rarely met someone who is so widely respected and known for their service to student success. "Some of Helm's greatest accomplishments at Ozarka College include being instrumental in creating articulation agreements for transfer to other Colleges and Universities in Arkansas, offering evening courses for both High School students and members of the community, scheduling concurrent enrollment courses in High Schools, assisting with the start up of additional Ozarka campus locations, and partnering with the North Central Unit to offer education in the prison system.When asked about some of his fondest Ozarka College memories, Helm stated, "Working at an institution that builds confidence in students, and seeing students who didn't think they could make it, succeed. " Helm's retirement plans include spending time with his family, traveling, taking care of the farm, and writing, publishing and producing music. ![]()
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Ozarka College To Host Culinary Arts Student Showcase Dinner
Ozarka College's Culinary Arts students will host a student showcase dinner on March 9, 2016 in the Student Services Center, located in Melbourne, Arkansas. Dinner seating will take place between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. and reservations are required for this event. The menu will feature a three course meal, allowing guests to select from a limited menu. The meal also includes a beverage and is just $15 per guest.The first course will offer a choice of salad or appetizer, the second a choice of three entrees, and the third a choice of two desserts. All menu items will be designed to reflect the trends of the area, as well as the current food industry. Entrees will include choice of one beef, one chicken, or one vegetarian option. Desserts will feature one chocolate-centric offering and one fruit-centric offering.Chef Alden Griffus, Ozarka College Culinary Arts Instructor said, "The Student Showcase Dinner provides the Culinary Arts Students an opportunity to further develop the skills they are learning in the classroom by interacting with the public, giving them the experience they need to be successful in the culinary world. "When making reservations, guests are asked to please specify any dietary needs or allergies, and the students will gladly accommodate. All reservations must be made by Monday, March 7; however, seating is limited so reserve your table today! Please contact Chef Alden Griffus at 870.368.2073 or email: alden.griffus@ozarka.edu ![]()
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Ozarka College Foundation To Host Annual Gala
The Ozarka College Foundation is gearing up to host their annual Spring Gala on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. This year's event will be held in the Student Services Center at Ozarka College, located at 218 College Drive in Melbourne, Arkansas."Make a Difference! Endow, Educate, Empower " is the theme of this year's Gala, which promises to be both exciting and enjoyable for attendees. Centennial Bank will once again be the presenting sponsor and the Gala will feature a gourmet dinner prepared by the award-winning Culinary Arts Department, as well as a live auction.Proceeds from the Gala will support the Foundation in its effort to provide resources necessary for many students to have life-changing experiences through education at Ozarka College. Sponsorship levels include presenting sponsor ($2500), Corporate Sponsor ($1,000) and Table Sponsor ($750). Individual tickets will be sold at $75 each; however, quantities are limited due to corporate sponsorships. Attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets early to ensure seating to this impactful event.For more information or to purchase your tickets, please call the Ozarka College Advancement Office at 870.368.2059. ![]()
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