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"Drug Awareness" presentation
Students attended the "Drug Awareness" presentation @ 11 a.m. in ATC 107 on 2/27/24
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Feb 28
ELC Workshop: Time Management Fall 23
Students participated in an engaging Time Management workshop that encouraged them to discuss and problem solve with in groups to prioritize, organize, and communicate in real time to improve their effective use of the time they have and plan out their futures for the days, weeks, and months ahead to maximize this critical resource.
Experiential Learning -
2023 Sep 1
OCTC Dean's List Spring 2023
The Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) Dean's List recognizes the academic excellence of students in Spring 2023 who earned at least a 3.5 grade point average (GPA) while completing 12 hours or more of coursework numbered 100 or above. Part-time students enrolled in 3 to 11 credit hours with a cumulative 3.5 GPA and successfully completed a total of at least 15 KCTCS semester credits of coursework numbered 100 or above.
Dean's List -
2023 Jun 13
Healthcare Job Fair Fall '22
Students engaged with hiring professionals from the area to discuss career opportunities and make network connections.
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2022 Nov 3
ELC Meetings
Students attended ELC meeting
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2022 Sep 21
TRiO: Overcoming Math Anxiety
Math faculty Nathan Hirtz presented strategies to overcome math anxiety and ways to build up confidence when it comes to math.
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2022 Sep 14
TRiO: Train the Brain Study Skills Workshop
Students who attended this workshop were asked to evaluate their current study habits and study strategies. They were then provided with examples of effective studying techniques, such as removing distractions, setting timers, breaking projects into chunks, and creating study plans.
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2022 Sep 13
TRiO Fall 2022 Orientation
TRiO members learned about the various services offered by TRiO Student Support Services, received instructions on accessing the TRiO Blackboard organization page, and were provided a folder of TRiO events for the fall semester.
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2022 Sep 13
OCTC's Student Fest Fall '22
Attended OCTC's Student Fest Fall '22 event held on OCTC's Main Campus.Students were able to explore different services provided by OCTC, as well as talk with representatives from community organizations that provide resources to OCTC students.
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2022 Aug 24
Spring '22 Handshake Overview & Sign-Up
Students participated in a learning session led by the ELC Team. After attending this session, students were able to create a profile for searching prospective employment options. This session was facilitated by the Experiential Learning Center Success Coaches.
Business/professional -
2022 Jan 24
Fall 21' Financial Literacy and Budget like a Pro
Students participated in a presentation to offer Financial Literacy information in preparation for their success today and in their future endeavors as graduates. The session was led by an ELC Success Coach and had a guest speaker from a local Financial Advisor who discussed steps to Budget like a pro and learn rock solid savings strategies.
Business/professional -
2021 Nov 12
Fall '21 Handshake Overview & Sign-Up
Students participated in a virtual learning session led by a Relationship Manager from the Handshake Career Placement Platform. After attending this session, students were able to create a profile for searching prospective employment options. This session was facilitated by the Experiential Learning Center Coordinator.
Business/professional -
2021 Oct 22
Counseling Center - KCTCS Sexual Violence Training
Student participated in the KCTCS Sexual Violence Training offered.
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2021 Sep 24
ELC Workshop: Accessing Banking Services While in College - Spring 2021
Students attended a workshop to learn more about finding banks that fit their personal and financial needs as well as things to consider when planning for their financial future.
Business/professional -
2021 May 17
2021 Developing and Following a Budget
Students viewed a presentation by an ELC Success Coach giving fundamentals for financial success.
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2021 Apr 2
2021 Financial Literacy Overview
Experiential Learning Center Success Coaches led a workshop with foundational information for student financial literacy. These skills provide basic framework for financial success.
Business/professional -
2021 Mar 4
Avoiding Credit Card Debt 2021
Students participated in a workshop led by an ELC Success Coach to gain awareness and tactics to avoid credit card debt. The workshop provided education, skills and planning for student financial success.
Business/professional -
2021 Mar 4
Purple Briefcase Overview and Sign-up Event Spring 2021
An Experiential Learning Center Success Coach led students through an introduction to the Purple Briefcase Career Platform. Students were coached through the set up of their personal profile and given an overview of this multi-faceted tool for career development and success.
Business/professional -
2021 Feb 10
Avoiding Credit Card Debt
Students participated in a workshop led by an ELC Success Coach to gain awareness and tactics to avoid credit card debt. The workshop provided education, skills and planning for student financial success.
Business/professional -
2020 Dec 3
Financial Literacy Overview
Students attended an event led by an Experiential Learning Center Success Coach to develop knowledge of basic financial concepts.
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2020 Nov 10
Career Exploration Via SIGI - 3
Students used the, SIGI - 3 (System of Interactive Guidance and Information) tool for career planning. Students explore a range of options based on their personal choices through self-assessment.
Business/professional -
2020 Oct 26
Fall '20 Constitution Day
OCTC's Political Science Instructor, Nicole Nacey, discussed the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Ammendment and Antoine-Smith Rouse discussed the importance of voter registration. Students attended the session in honor of the annual Constitution Day celebration.
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2020 Sep 28
ELC: Purple Briefcase Overview
OCTC's Experiential Learning Center's new Career Success platform, Purple Briefcase, is designed to help students with their career preparation needs. Features include interest profiler, internship, mentorship, and job search and resume review. This session included informatoin about the interactive tool and instructions on setting up a Purple Briefcase profile.
Business/professional -
2020 Sep 22
TRiO Workshop: Stretch Your Dollars at the Grocery Store
Students will learn strategies to help them save money while grocery shopping, including avoiding shopping while hungry, planning meals ahead of time based on sale items, and looking at cost per unit.
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2020 Sep 21
Passed the Am I Job Ready? Initiative assessment
Completed and passed the Initiative testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/
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2020 May 4
Passed the Am I Job Ready? Planning & Organizing assessment
Completed and passed the Planning and Organizing testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/
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2020 Apr 20
Passed the Am I Job Ready? Coping with Pressure assessment
Completed and passed the Coping with Pressure testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/
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2020 Apr 20
Passed the Am I Job Ready? Analytical Problem Solving
Completed and passed the Analytical Problem Solving testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/
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2020 Apr 20
Time Management: Tracking and Analyzing Time
Students attended an OCTC faculty led workshop on Time Management.
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2020 Feb 6