Eagle Summit: Learn. Grow. Soar.

Data-informed decision-making is a pillar of the OTC Cares culture and is woven throughout all aspects of Ozarks Tech’s strategic plan. While providing data upon request might be the Institutional Research (IR) team’s most visible role, are you aware of the other functions the team fulfills in support of OTC’s mission? This session will provide an overview of Institutional Research at Ozarks Tech and how the IR team can provide assistance in various ways to support your area’s initiatives.

When starting the research process for library assignments, the use of AI as an assistive tool can offer students a means to explore ideas, learn new topics, and develop research questions. Using AI to summarize current research on a topic can effectively kickstart brainstorming. This session will provide an overview of scenarios for AI and library research tools and summarize observations on this topic as it relates to library instruction classes that were provided in the Fall 2024 semester.

While the OTC Library is known for books and as a place to study, we also have specialized resources, databases and services for you to discover. This session will highlight library resources that you can use not only to support teaching and learning but also for your personal/professional interests. Some resources that will be explored include the e-journal finder, a career exploration system, a genealogy database, Open Educational Resources, Family Study rooms, and the OTC history archive.

Retirement is a well-deserved reward for your years of service. But can you retire on your terms—when and how you want? With some thoughtful planning, a 403(b) tax-sheltered annuity can help you achieve your retirement goals. This powerful tool offers tax advantages today, builds additional savings for the future, and supports early retirement through the state-sponsored retirement system. Join this New York Life presentation to discover how small steps now can lead to significant rewards later.

For those that are unable to attend, but would like more information, you can schedule a time to meet at a later date. https://calendly.com/sfriebe/otc