Owensboro Community and Technical College
Mission Statement/Status of Accreditation
To enhance our community's vitality and economic development by providing high-quality educational opportunities through:
- Career Degree Pathways
- Transfer Degree Programs
- Workforce Development
Owensboro Community and Technical College, a member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, is a public two-year degree-granting institution serving Daviess and surrounding counties of Kentucky.
Owensboro Community and Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Owensboro Community and Technical College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Owensboro Community and Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website.
Academic Programs
Transfer Curricula
- Associate in Arts
- Associate in Science
Transfer Curricula/Art Related
An Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) degree is designed to transfer into a Baccalaureate of Fine Arts (BFA) program at a four-year institution. Individual Associate in Fine Arts (A) degree curricula in each group is noted by an A in parenthesis.
- Theatre (A)
- Visual Art (A)
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.
- Administrative Office Technology (C, A)
- Advanced Nursing Assistant (C)
- Agriculture (D, A)
- Air Conditioning Technology (C, D, A)
- Automotive Technology (C, D, A)
- Business Administration (C, D, A)
- Business Communication (C)
- Certified Medical Technician (C)
- Computer and Information Technologies (C, A)
- Computerized Manufacturing and Machining (C, D, A)
- Construction Technology (C)
- Criminal Justice (C, A)
- Diesel Technology (C, D, A)
- Digital Printing Technology (C)
- Electrical Technology (C, D, A)
- Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic (C, A)
- Emergency Medical Technician (C)
- Engineering and Electronics Technology (C, D, A)
- Engineering Related: Project Lead the Way (C)
- Facilities Healthcare Technician (C)
- Financial and Customer Service (C)
- Fire Science Technology (C, D, A)
- General Occupational/Technical Studies (A)
- Healthcare Facilities Leadership (C, D, A)
- Industrial Maintenance Technology (C, D, A)
- Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (C, D, A)
- Logistics & Operations Management (C)
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology (C)
- Medicaid Nurse Aide (C)
- Medical Assisting (C, D, A)
- Medical Information Technology (C, A)
- Medical Laboratory Technician (C)
- Nursing (A)
- Pharmacy Technology (C)
- Plumbing Technology (C)
- Radiography (C, A)
- Surgical Technology (A)
- Technical Theatre (C)
- Truck Driver Training (C)
- Veterinary Technology (A)
- Welding Technology (C, D, A)
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
| Office | Phone number |
|---|---|
| Admissions | (270) 686-4522 |
| Business Office | 1-855-5GO-OCTC (1-855-546-6282) |
| Workforce Solutions | (270) 686-4444 |
| Continuing Education | (270) 686-4449 |
| Disability Services | (270) 686-4528 |
| Financial Aid | 1-855-5GO-OCTC (1-855-546-6282) |
| Human Resources | (270) 686-4488 |
| Library | (270) 686-4590 |
| Marketing and Communications | (270) 686-4506 |
| Records | (270) 686-4539 |
| Transfer Center Liaison | (270) 686-4529 |
| Veterans Affairs | (270) 852-8165 |
Administration
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| President | Scott Williams, PhD |
| Chief Academic Officer | Veena Sallan, PhD |
| Chief Business Officer | Sarah Price |
| Chief Information Technology Officer | James Hartz |
| Chief Institutional Officer | Mike Rodgers |
| Chief Student Affairs Officer | Ashleigh Crowe, PhD |
| Chief Workforce Solutions Officer | Cynthia Fiorella |
| Interim Dean of Academic Affairs – Technical Programs | Kathy Hoffman |
| Dean of Academic Affairs – General Education Programs | Shane Armstrong, EdD |
| Interim Associate Dean of Student Affairs | Sharmy Davis |
Faculty
This page reflects faculty names and their degree/credential as of July 1, 2023. This information is updated annually.
Abell, Donna, Professor/Librarian MS, Florida State University, 2004
Alschbach, Matthew, Professor, MA, San Diego State University, 2008
Ash, Angela, Professor, EdD, Western Kentucky University, 2018
Basham, Zara, Professor, AAS, Owensboro Community and Technical College, 2013
Boarman, Laura, Assistant Professor, DVM, Auburn University, 2010
Boyd, Michael, Professor, MBA, Southwest Missouri State University, 1987
Branham, Matthew, Professor, MA, Morehead State University, 2000
Brown, Kathryn, Professor, MA, Western Kentucky University, 1994
Canales, Michael, Professor,MA, Western Kentucky University, 2019
Caplan, Geralyn M, Professor, EdD, Western Kentucky University, 2015
Collins, Shannon, Professor, MA, Morehead State University, 2000
Crowe, Randy, Professor, BS, Western Kentucky University, 1999
Cummins, Christopher, Assistant Professor, MS, University of Tennessee, 2013
Davis, Audrea, Instructor, BSN, Vincennes University, 2022
DePasquale, Donna, Associate Professor, MS, Western Kentucky University, 2013
Dick, Timothy T, Professor, PhD, University of Kentucky, 2002
Donahoo, Lori, Associate Professor, DNP, Western Kentucky University, 2017
Ebelhar, Bethany, Professor, MSN, Murray State University, 2011
Elderwood, Justin, Assistant Professor, AAS, Owensboro Community and Technical College, 2017
Epley, Jacquelynn, Instructor, MA, University of Southern Indiana, 2015
Ford, Constance R, Professor, DME, Indiana University, 1983
Fulcher, Sarah, Instructor, BSN, Galen College of Nursing, 2018
Gannon, Shawn, Assistant Professor, AAS, Bluegrass Community and Technical College, 2012
Gesser, Chad, Associate Professor, MA, Western Kentucky University, 1997
Gibson, Molly, Associate Professor, MA, Western Kentucky University, 2005
Gish, Misty, Professor, MS, Murray State University, 2001
Greer, Jr, Lawrence, Instructor, BSN, Western Governors University, 2020
Groves, Tara, Instructor, BS, Murray State University, 2012
Hall, Richard, Associate Professor, MS, Marshall University 2000
Hamilton, Cassandra, Professor, MA, Western Kentucky University, 2003
Hanes, Denise, Instructor, PhD, Purdue University, 1995
Harris, Billie, Assistant Professor, AS, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, 2010
Henderson, Crystal, Instructor, AS, Owensboro Community and Technical College, 2011
Higdon, F Martin, Professor, BS, Western Kentucky University, 2018
Hirtz, Nathaniel R, Assistant Professor, MS, Murray State University, 2006
Hodges, Jessica, Instructor, MS, Murray State University, 2021
Hoffman, Kathy, Professor, MS, Catholic University of America, 1986
Hortsman, Natalie, Instructor, AS, Jefferson Community and Technical College, 2020
Huffman, Danny, Assistant Professor, MS, Indiana University – Bloomington, 1973
Jackson, Jacqueline, Associate Professor, BS, Murray State University, 2009
James, Walter, Associate Professor, AAS, Owensboro Community and Technical College, 2017
Jorgensen, Amy, Instructor, MA, University of Southern Indiana, 2013
Kannan, Lalitha, Instructor, MS, University of Madras, 1995
Kellen, Nathan, Assistant Professor, PhD, University of Connecticut, 2019
Kinney, Mary, Assistant Professor, MA, Western Kentucky University, 2012
Kobella, Peter, Associate Professor, MA, Matej Bel University, 1998
Ladd, Taylor, Instructor, AS, Madisonville Community College, 2019
Logsdon, Connie, Assistant Professor, MA, Western Kentucky University, 1997
Lutzel, John, Professor/Librarian IV, MLS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2004
Martin, Jacob, Instructor, BS, Western Kentucky University, 2018
McNamara, Thomas, Instructor, AS, Lansing Community College, 2020
Monsour, Matthew, Associate Professor, MA, Saint Meinrad School of Theology, 2010
Morris, Edward J, Professor, PhD, Southern Illinois University, 1989
Moseley, Daniel J, Professor, BS, Western Kentucky University, 2008
Muniz, Ramon, Instructor, PhD, Florida International University, 2021
Nies, Sasha, Assistant Professor, MSN, Indiana Wesleyen University, 2022
Northenor, Tonya, Professor, MFA, University of Memphis, 1999
Payne, Justin, Professor, AAS, Owensboro Community and Technical College, 2005
Payne, Shawn, Professor AAS, Owensboro Community and Technical College, 2007
Perkins, Micah W, Professor, PhD, University of Louisville, 2016
Peterson, Brock, Associate Professor, MPA, Western Kentucky University, 2012
Pippin, Madeline, Associate Professor, MSN, Northern Kentucky University, 2021
Revlett, Kimberly, Instructor, ADN, Kentucky Wesleyan College, 2000
Russell, Kelley, Instructor, BSN, University of Louisville, 2000
Ruth, Deborah L, Associate Professor, MA, Western Kentucky University, 1993
Shutt, Lance, Instructor, AS, Owensboro Community and Technical College, 2009
Skaggs, Meredith, Professor, EdD, Western Kentucky University, 2015
Steele, Sean, Instructor, AS, Owensboro Community and Technical College, 2019
Stone, Larry G, Associate Professor, AS, Owensboro Community and Technical College, 2005
Swanson, Susan, Professor MA, Western Kentucky University, 2007
Taylor, Eunice K, Professor, PhD, Capella University, 2015
Thomas, Brian, Instructor, MA, Western Kentucky University, 1996
Toews, Kenneth, Instructor, AS, Owensboro Community and Technical College, 2022
Tudor, Michelle G, Professor, MA, Morehead State University, 2023
Wallace, Albert F, Professor, MBA, Xavier University, 1978
Whitmer, Carrie, Instructor, MA, Western Kentucky University, 1996
Wilkerson, Donald, Assistant Professor, PhD, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, 2002
Williamson, Timothy, Assistant Professor, MS, Northern Kentucky University, 2018
Young, Calli, Instructor, BS, Murray State University, 2023