By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor As students ended their summer break and headed back to school on Aug. 15, they were greeted by a building that has been transformed. Cherokee Elementary School received the largest face lift. The small school that had little change since opening in 1966. If one didn’t know, they would think they were walking through the doors of a new school. Funding for the project was approved a…
Neal Hartwell Black River Technical College is pleased to announce that Neal Harwell has accepted the Mental Health Counselor and Crisis Intervention Specialist position for the Division of Student Affairs. This is a one year grant-funded position that is paid for through HEERF (Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund) funding. “This grant will enable us to build a greatly needed area of support. l am looking forward to using the relationships I have…
Valerie Long, Administrative Specialist Ozarka College welcomes Valerie Long as the new Administrative Specialist for the President. “We are fortunate to now have Valerie Long serving as my assistant,” said Dr. Richard Dawe, President of Ozarka College. “Valerie brings extensive administrative experience to the position and is a great addition to the Ozarka team.” “I’m happy to be a part of the Ozarka College family, and I look forward to the exciting…
Certified Nursing Assistant students completed a recent course at Ozarka College. Recently Ozarka College held a three week Certified Nursing Assistant continuing education course. Thirteen students completed the course and will now have the opportunity to receive certification after passing the Arkansas State C.N.A. testing. “As an Allied Health Instructor for Ozarka College, I’m extremely proud of this hard-working group of students,” said Caroline Smith, Ozarka College Allied Health Instructor. “This continuing…
Children who participated in Ozarka Colleges Kids College expanded their learning into the summer months with fun hands on activities. Ozarka College recently held Kids College this summer for students who will be entering grades two through seven this fall. Classes were June 13-16 at Ozarka’s Melbourne campus. Ozarka Kids College’s theme this year was “Ozarka-Avengers,” and included a fun-filled learning adventure, superhero style. The students enjoyed daily STEM projects, learning about…
