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We are back! In this exciting episode we introduce adjunct Mathematics Instructor, Alysia Swearengin. Alysia shares her story as a former OTC student who is currently working on her master's at MSU. We learn about her passion for teaching and the lessons she learned right here at OTC. Check out another thrilling episode as we walk discover, "Adjunct's need community

Welcome back, listeners! Get ready for an electrifying episode as we dive into the world of healthcare education. Join us as we introduce two remarkable individuals from the Associate of Science in Nursing program within the Health Sciences department: Lead Instructor Dani Brink and Lab Coordinator Sydney Park. Together, we explore their innovative idea for a podcast tailored to th

Welcome back, folks! Hold onto your seats because in this thrilling episode, we're shaking things up a bit. Our very own Education Development Coordinator, Erin Dooley, steps into the spotlight as our new host. Erin takes the reins and dives deep into the world of podcasting, interviewing none other than the renowned podcast hosts, Jared Durden and Andrew Crocker. Prepare to b

We are back! In this exciting episode we introduce a new member of the OTC community, Student Engagment Coordinator, Micha White. We get to know more about Micha and the journey she took to OTC. We learn about her hamster related shenannigans as a housing director for Drury university and discuss how the student engagement office is working toward building student identity. Make su

We are back! In this exciting episode we continue our series on Navigators and Student Success as we meet Navigator for Heatlh Sciences, Kat Westmoreland. We get to know more about Kat and the journey she took here to OTC. We learn about her DIY hobbies and the Hiking Contest in her department. This is the third episode in our Student Success series where we seek to better understa

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We are back! In this back to school episode we meet Navigator for Arts, Science, and Bussiness, Bob Jahnke. We get to know more about Bob and the journey he took here to OTC. Finally we answer the question, "What about Bob?". This is the second episode in our Student Success series where we seek to better understand the role of Navigators at the college. Make sure to reac

We are back! In this back to school episode we meet Director of Student Success, Ginger Luke. We spill the Tea and learn about the creation, implementation, and direction of Student Success at OTC. This is the first in our Student Success series where we seek to better understand the role of Navigators at the college. Make sure to reach out with your questions to me, at durdenj@otc

We are back! In this special summer episode we meet RootEd regional director, Kari Hanks. Spoiler alert, Andrew knows her from childhood. Kari informs us on her role in and the amazing work RootEd is doing in the state of Missouri. Join us as she takes us on a journey from pouring petri dishes to changing the lives of young Missourians. Check out another thrilling episode as we lea

We are back! In this episode we meet now Retired History Instructor, Dr. Jessica Gerard. Dr. Gerard discusses her time here at OTC and reflects on what she learned from teaching in America. She recounts her tenure including her leadership in the student trips to China. Check out another thrilling episode as we engage in "A brief history of travel."