To cultivate lifelong learning opportunities through career degree programs, workforce and community development, and transfer-to-baccalaureate degree programs.

Owensboro Community and Technical College, a member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, is a public two-year degree granting institution serving the Daviess and surrounding counties of Kentucky.

Owensboro Community and Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Owensboro Community and Technical College.

Note: The three-fold purpose for publishing the Commission's address and contact numbers is to enable interested constituents (1) to learn about the accreditation status of the institution,(2) to file a third-party comment at the time of the institution's decennial review, or (3) to file a complaint against the institution for alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement. Normal inquiries about the institution, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to the institution and not to the Commission's office.

Academic Programs

Transfer Curricula

Associate in Arts
Associate in Science

Occupational/Technical Curricula

Occupational/Technical Curricula: The program listing represents broad groups of instructional programs offered by the college. Individual certificate (C), diploma (D), and Associate in Applied Science (A) degree curricula in each group are noted by C, D, and A in parenthesis.

Agricultural Technology (C, A)
Air Conditioning Technology (C, D)
Automotive Technology (C, D)
Biotechnology (C, A)
Broadcast Television Production (C)
Business Studies:
Business Administration (C, D, A)
Medical Information Technology (C)
Office Systems Technology (C, A)
Collision Repair Technology (C, D)
Computer Aided Drafting and Design (C, D)
Construction Technology (C, D)
Cosmetology (C, D)
Criminal Justice (A)
Culinary Arts (C, D)
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (C, A)
Diesel Technology (C, D)
Education (C, A)
Emergency Medical Technician (C)
Fire/Rescue Science Technology (C, D, A)
General Occupational/Technical Studies (A)
Human Services (C, A)
Information Technology (C, A)
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (C, D, A)
Machine Tool Technology (C, D, A)
Manufacturing Industrial Technology: Electrical Technology (C, D, A)
Manufacturing Industrial Technology: Engineering Technology (C, D, A)
Manufacturing Industrial Technology: Industrial Maintenance Technology (C, D)
Mechatronics (C)
Nursing (A)
Paramedic Technology (C, A)
Pharmacy Technology (C)
Practical Nursing (C, D)
Radiography (C, A)
Surgical Technology (C, D)
Welding Technology (C, D)

Contact Information

Owensboro Community & Technical College
4800 New Hartford Road
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 686-4400 Toll Free 1 (866) 755-OCTC
owensboro.kctcs.edu

OCTC Downtown Campus
1501 Frederica Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-4444

OCTC Southeastern Campus
1901 Southeastern Parkway
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 686-4488

General Information

Admissions	(270) 686-4527
Business Office	(270) 686-4511
Workforce Solutions	(270) 686-4444
Continuing Education	(270) 686-4449
Disability Services	(270) 686-4528
Financial Aid	(270) 686-4521
Human Resources	(270) 686-4442
Library	(270) 686-4590
Public Relations	(270) 686-4506
Records	(270) 686-4539
Transfer Center Liaison	(270) 686-4529
Veterans Affairs	(270) 686-4631
Website	(270) 686-4570

Administration

Interim President	Dr. J. Larry Durrence
Vice President of Academic Affairs	Scott Williams, PhD
Vice President of Business Affairs	Sarah Price
Vice President of Information Technology	James Hartz
Vice President of Student Affairs	Kevin Beardmore
Vice President of Workforce Solutions	Cynthia Fiorella
Vice President of Institutional Advancement	Larry Miller
Associate Dean of Nursing	Melissa Alstott, RN, MSN
Registrar	Sandra A Carden
Director of Development	Linda Taylor
Director of Public Relations Coordinator/OCTV	Bernadette Toye Hale
Director of Diversity	Lorna Hollowell
Division of Advanced Technologies and Trades	James Wathen
Division of Humanities	Julie Ledford, PhD
Division of Mathematics & Sciences	Veena Sallan, PhD
Division of Allied Health	Peggy Howard, RN, BSN, CNOR
Division of Social Sciences, Business and Public Service	Marc Maltby, PhD
Division of Nursing	Melissa Alstott, RN, MSN

Faculty

Abell, Donna, Assistant Professor, MS, Florida State University, 2004
Autry, Aubrey D, Professor, BS, Murray State University, 1984
Bailes, Steven R, Associate Professor, BS, Eastern Kentucky University, 1977
Basham, Zara, Instructor, Diploma, Owensboro Technical College, 2000
Boarman, Keith, Associate Professor, Murray State University, 1999
Bowlds, Barry K, Associate Professor, AAS, Western Kentucky University, 2003
Boyd, Michael, Professor, MBA, Southwest Missouri State University, 1987
Boyd, Vicki H, Professor, MA, Murray State University, 1981
Branham, Matthew, Associate Professor, MA, Morehead State University, 2000
Brown, Kathryn, Assistant Professor, MA, Western Kentucky University, 1994
Caplan, Geralyn M, Associate Professor, MS, University of Illinois, 1984
Carden, Stephen D, Professor, PhD, Vanderbilt University, 2004
Chess, Karin VanTuyl, Professor, PhD, University of Kansas, 1968
Collins, Shannon Quinette, Associate Professor, MA, Morehead State University, 2000
Collins, Teresa, Instructor, MS, Western Kentucky University, 2004
Crowe, Randy Keith, Assistant Professor, BS, Western Kentucky University, 1999
Curtis-Abuonk, Vickie L, Associate Professor, MS, Western Kentucky University, 1984
Dick, Timothy T, Professor, PhD, University of Kentucky, 2002
Dickman, Susannah P, Associate Professor, MEd, Northern Arizona University, 2002
Dunn, Donald R, Associate Professor, MS, Murray State University, 1969
Ebelhar, Bethany, Instructor, BSN, Murray State University, 2000
Ebelhar, Grace, Instructor, BS, Tennessee State University, 1990
Edwards, Lois M, Assistant Professor, MAE, Western Kentucky University, 2002
Ford, Constance R, Professor, DME, Indiana University, 1983
Forncrook, Tori, Instructor, MA, Texas State University, 2007
Gallagher, Carol T, Associate Professor, PhD, University of Kentucky, 1979
Gesser, Chad, Assistant Professor, MA, Western Kentucky University, 1997
Gish, Misty, Instructor, MS, Murray State University, 2001
Glenn III, Robert J, Professor, MA, University of Nevada Las Vegas, 1985
Glenn, Cornelia J, Professor, EdD, University of Kentucky, 2001
Glenn, James H, Associate Professor, EdD, University of Kentucky, 2001
Gore, Michael G, Associate Professor, AAT, Owensboro Community and Technical College, 2002
Graham, Robert L, Associate Professor, MA, Western Kentucky University, 1964
Grimes, Laura D, Associate Professor, BS, Brescia College, 1978
Hammonds, Gary S, Associate Professor, AAT, Institute of Electronic Technology, 1986
Head Jr, Gerald M, Assistant Professor, MS, Western Kentucky University, 1995
Head, Stacy, Instructor, Instructor, BSN, University of Phoenix 2006
Helm, Monty J, Assistant Professor, MFA, Southern Illinois University - Carbondale, 1988
Higdon, Amy, Instructor, BSN, Western Kentucky University, 2007
Hildenbrandt, Daniel R, Associate Professor, MA, Southern Illinois University - Carbondale, 1982
Hollman, Stephen F, Professor, BS, Murray State University, 1999
Houston, James M, Associate Professor, MS, Southern Illinois University - Carbondale, 1987
Howard, Margaret S, Associate Professor, BSN, St Louis University, 1963
Hughes, Pamela J, Assistant Professor, AAS, Owensboro Community and Technical College, 2005
Johnson, Connie F., Instructor, MBA, Morehead State University, 2006
Johnson, James L, Professor, MA, Western Kentucky University, 1987, M.A. University of Kentucky, 1998
Jones, Ellen B, Associate Professor, MS, Western Kentucky University, 1976
Kavanaugh, Michelle, Instructor, AAS, Owensboro Community and Technical College, 2008
Kobella, Peter, Assistant Professor, MA, Matej Bel University, 1998
Lake, Sara B, Professor, MA, Morehead State University, 1971
Lanham, Terri H, Associate Professor, BSN, Western Kentucky University, 1996
Ledford, Julia C, Professor, PhD, Southern Illinois University - Carbondale, 1987
Logsdon, Marsha L, Associate Professor, PhD, University of Louisville, 2003
Lutzel, John, Instructor/Librarian IV, MLS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2004
Maltby, Marc S, Professor, PhD, Ohio University, 1987
Martin, David C, Associate Professor, MS, Western Kentucky University, 2007
McDaniel, Traci, Instructor, AAS, Owensboro Community and Technical College, 2005
McDonough, Greta J, Professor, MSSW, Western Kentucky University, 1978
McGee, Jennifer S, Assistant Professor, BSN, Western Kentucky University, 1996
Menser, Nadine Joyce, Assistant Professor, MS, Oakland City University, 2003
Middlebrooks, Michael R, Instructor, MBA, Johnson & Wales University, 2000
Miller, Clyde A, Instructor, 20 years teaching experience, 13 years occupational experience
Mills, Joseph Leon, Assistant Professor, 8 years teaching experience, 32 years occupational experience
Morris, Edward J, Professor, PhD, Southern Illinois University, 1989
Moseley, Daniel Joe, Associate Professor, AAT, Owensboro Community and Technical College, 2002
Mowers, Kathleen A, Professor, MAT, Indiana University, 1975
Mundell, Donald W, Associate Professor, MS, Eastern Illinois University, 1976
Northenor, Tonya, Assistant Professor, MFA, University of Memphis, 1999
Obilade, Anthony, Assistant Professor, PhD, Southern Illinois University, 2001
Pagan, Freida B, Professor, MSN, University of Evansville, 1983
Payne, Justin, Assistant Professor, AAS, Owensboro Community and Technical College, 2005
Payne, Shawn, Instructor, AAS, Owensboro Community & Technical College, 2007
Perkins, Micah W, Assistant Professor, MS, University of Nebraska, 2001
Phillips, Janet S, Instructor, AAS, Madisonville Community College, 1993
Presser, Anne L, Assistant Professor, Diploma, St Joseph's Infirmary, 1964
Purdy, Cheryl A., Instructor, BS, Kentucky Wesleyan College, 1976
Purdy, Robert, Associate Professor, MPS, Western Kentucky University, 1983
Revlett, Kimberly, Instructor, AND, Kentucky Wesleyan College, 2000
Rice, Tammy M, Associate Professor, MA, Western Kentucky University, 1984
Rogers, Frank W, Associate Professor, MS, University of Evansville, 1991
Runyon, Carl R, Associate Professor, MA, University of Evansville, 1973
Ruth, Deborah L, Associate Professor, MA, Western Kentucky University, 1993
Stoll, Denise, Instructor, BSN, Western Kentucky University, 2007
Sallan, Veena, Professor, PhD, University of Delhi, 1981
Schmitt, Theresa M, Associate Professor, MBA, University of Akron, 1992
Schroader, John R, Professor, MS, Murray State University, 1989
Sloan, Craig L, Assistant Professor, AS, Western Kentucky University, 2002
Smith, Joyce E, Instructor, BSN, Western Kentucky University, 1991
Stephens, Barry, Instructor, MA, Western Kentucky University, 1982
Swanson, Susan, Instructor, MA, Western Kentucky University, 2007
Taylor, Eunice K, Assistant Professor, MSN, Southern Illinois University, 1997
Tinnell, Liana, Instructor, AAS, Owensboro Community and Technical College, 2006
Tipmore, Dorothy P, Instructor, MEd, Western Kentucky University, 1995
Tudor, Michelle G, Assistant Professor, AAS, Owensboro Community College, 2000
Wallace, Abby Utley, Professor, MA, Western Kentucky University, 1976
Wallace, Albert F, Professor, MBA, Xavier University, 1978
Ward, Lorene J, Associate Professor, MS, Western Kentucky University, 1972
Wathen, James E, Associate Professor, AS, Murray State University, 1990
West, William R, Professor, MA, Indiana University, 1973
Wetzel, William F, Associate Professor, PhD, Southern Illinois University - Carbondale, 1987
Williams, Scott, Associate Professor, PhD, Colorado State University, 1990
Wilson, Pamela S, Associate Professor, MA, Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville, 1995
Winkler, Paul R, Assistant Professor, MS, University of Kentucky, 1976
Wood, Vickey A, Assistant Professor, AAS, Owensboro Community and Technical College, 2003
Yazvac, Joseph, Professor, EdD, Auburn University, 2002

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