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General InformationGeneral Education CoreEach associate degree and diploma curriculum includes a core of general education courses thateither meet or exceed the criteria of the Southern Association of Colleges and SchoolsCommission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The core for associate degree curricula, at least 15semester credit hours, includes at least one course from each of the following areas: thehumanities/fine arts, the social/behavioral sciences and the natural sciences/mathematics; andprovides components designed to ensure competence in reading, writing, oral communication,and fundamental mathematical skills. The core for diploma curricula, at least eight semesterhours, is designed to develop communication, computational, behavioral and social science skillsappropriate to the occupational purpose of the academic discipline.Advisory CommitteesFor each curriculum offered at OCtech, there exists an advisory committee composed ofconcerned experts in the field from the business, health care and industrial communities. Advisorycommittees provide a vital link between the community and the College by offering objectiveevaluations and recommendations regarding program developments and instructionalimprovement. The role of the advisory committees is advisory in nature, not administrative orpolicy making.The implementation of an advisory committee is the most productive and effective method forinvolving the community in education. Strong academic curricula are a result of involved andcontributing committees.Length of ProgramsOCtech operates on the semester system. There are two semesters, fall and spring, and asummer session. The time required for a student to complete a curriculum of study will dependon various factors including the number of courses and semester hours taken each semester, thesequence of courses taken and the individual student's own plans and aspirations. Academicadvisors are the students' initial contact for planning their academic programs.2021-2022 College Catalog6

College HistoryThe history of technical education in Orangeburg and Calhoun counties began years beforeOrangeburg-Calhoun Technical College opened in 1968. Prior to that, many citizens wereconcerned about the future of Orangeburg and Calhoun counties and felt the need to take actionto ensure their growth.At the time, the two principal economies in the state were textiles and agriculture, both of whichwere having problems. South Carolina was losing its most valuable resource – young people, whowere taking jobs out of state.Then-Gov. Ernest F. Hollings signed legislation in 1961 creating the technical education system. Itspurpose was to help encourage economic growth in South Carolina by attracting more industriesto the state and provide job training for South Carolinians who would be employed by thoseindustries.The South Carolina General Assembly passed legislation in May 1966 creating the OrangeburgCalhoun Area Commission for Technical Education. This commission was charged with theresponsibility of developing and implementing an adequate training program at the postsecondary level. On Oct. 25, 1967, state officials – all of whom had a hand in making the newtechnical education center a reality – participated in officially breaking ground for the facility,which today is known as Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College.On Sept. 16, 1968, Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical Education Center registered its first students,becoming the 11th South Carolina center in operation. During the official dedication ceremonyheld May 16, 1969, the late Sen. Marshall B. Williams stated that this new education facility"represents the dreams and work of many people in the area."An important milestone in the development of how the college is recognized today was markedon Dec. 2, 1970, when Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical Education Center Director Charles P.Weber announced that the institution had become fully accredited by the Southern Association ofColleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).Upon recommendation by the Orangeburg-Calhoun Area Technical Education Commission andapproval by the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education, the center's name waschanged in May 1974 to Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College. The purpose of this change wasto more accurately reflect the college's post-secondary education mission. The director's titlechanged to that of president at the same time.The campus, built on land that had previously been a dairy farm, included 84,232 square feet ofclassrooms, labs and administrative offices. In early 1974, an expansion program – estimated toadd 140,000 square feet of usable space – began. The new additions housed administrativeoffices, student personnel services and a learning resource center. These buildings werededicated in 1978 to two men recognized for the vital roles they played in the success oftechnical education. The Gressette Learning Resource Center was named in honor of Sen. L.Marion Gressette of St. Matthews, and the Williams Administration Building in honor of Sen.Marshall B. Williams of Orangeburg.Since its inception, Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College has continued to seek new avenuesfor growth both academically and technically. The college marked its 20th anniversary with theopening of the Health Sciences Building in 1988. After 11 years of planning, this 32,430-squarefoot, 3.3 million symbol of continuous commitment to quality healthcare training held its firstclasses in September 1988.2021-2022 College Catalog7

College HistoryIn January 1993, the college dedicated buildings to its three OCtech Area Commission chartermembers. In a ceremony marking the occasion, the Industrial/Technology, Business/ComputerTechnology and Faculty Administration buildings were named in honor of Joe K. Fairey II, John O.Wesner Jr. and Ben R. Wetenhall, respectively.The Distance Learning Center brought video conferencing capabilities to the OCtech campus in1996. This interactive center connected all 16 colleges in the South Carolina Technical EducationSystem, giving them the technological ability to work with one another by providing additionalservices and educational programs previously unavailable to their respective communities. By1998, OCtech began optimizing use of its new technology by pioneering a program that offeredcollege credit courses on the internet. In taking this bold new step, OCtech opened up limitlesseducational opportunities to the community.In 2001, the college developed a comprehensive five-year strategic plan to continue to moveforward in educating and training the community. This plan was reviewed and updated yearly. Thesecond five-year plan was developed in 2007 through a cooperative effort of faculty, staff,students and the community. A third five-year strategic plan was developed for 2012-2017.Faculty, staff, students and community leaders participated in the development of the plan. Afourth strategic plan has been developed and approved for 2017-2022.OCtech broke ground for its 37,000-square-foot, 5.2 million Student and Community Life Centerin 2002 and cut the ribbon in 2003. Student Services, Development and Marketing, and thePresident’s Office are housed in this building. In 2012, OCtech renamed the building PatrickStudent Services to honor Larry W. Patrick, who served on the college’s governing board for morethan 40 years.Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College completed extensive renovations to both the Gressetteand Williams buildings in 2004. The Math and Science Center formally opened in December 2006with needed laboratories, classrooms, lecture halls and a 400-seat auditorium.OCtech reached another milestone in August 2009 by enrolling a record 3,252 students for thefall semester.The Anne S. Crook Transportation and Logistics Center, named in honor of the former president,opened on May 10, 2010. This state-of-the-art 25,000-square-foot building houses the CorporateTraining and Economic Development offices, as well as classroom and laboratory space forwelding, truck driver training and logistics programs.In late summer 2017, the college broke ground on a new 12.5 million Nursing building. This32,822-square-foot facility will be a driving force in the continued economic development ofOrangeburg and Calhoun counties. The building officially opened for classes in spring 2020. InMay 2021, the Area Commission voted to name the building for Frank and Pearl Tourville. Thelate Frank Tourville is the founder of Zeus Industrial Products.The college celebrated its 50th anniversary during the 2018-2019 academic year. Special eventswere held throughout the year to commemorate a half-century of transforming the lives ofstudents and their families.Located strategically in the Global Logistics Triangle of I-26, I-95 and U.S. 301, OrangeburgCalhoun Technical College is moving forward to provide leadership and training in advancedmanufacturing, transportation and logistics. The college continues to strive to fulfill its mission byproviding opportunities and services for the citizens of Orangeburg and Calhoun counties.2021-2022 College Catalog8

Student Success MetricsCollege Student Success MetricsThe programs that make up the offerings of Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College (OCtech) aredesigned to fulfill the College mission. The following Student Success Metrics are evidence thatthe College is indeed meeting its stated mission.1. . Enrollment Goal: 3000 studentsFall 2020 –2,257 – (CERS/Opening Data)Spring 2021 –2,057 – (CERS Opening Data)Summer 2021 –1,171 (Opening Data)2. Placement Goal: Maintain current placement performance; minimum criteria 80% (State Technical College System performance funding goal.)Placement data for the College is submitted one year following graduation, and graduates aretracked six months following graduation to determine College placement. The placement rate fordata reported in 2019-20 was 94.13%. This data was reported from July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019.3. Licensure Goal: Exceed state or national average, whichever is higher; minimum criteria 80%(State Technical College System performance funding goal.)The success rate of students taking professional licensure exams for the first time is reported annually. Data for the last year was collected between April 1, 2020, and March 31, 2021.For the 2020-21 year, the professional exam licensure rate for first-time examinees for all OCtechprograms was 84% (unofficial).Nursing program licensure results are as follows: Associate Degree Nursing NCLEX - 88.71% Licensed Practical Nursing NCLEX – 89.71%4. Credentials Goal: Increase the number of both credentials and unduplicated credentials (graduates) by 3%.There were 467 OCtech credentials awarded to 422 graduates from July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021.5. Persistence Goal: 72% (State Technical College System performance funding goal.)Persistence is the number of students who enroll in a program in the fall who continue their enrollment into the spring semester. The persistence rate for OCtech students reported in 2020-21was 71%.6. Retention Goal: 53% (state average)The South Carolina Technical College System computes Fall-to-Fall Retention for all sixteen of itsColleges. Fall-to-Fall Retention includes the following fall enrollment or the by fall graduation ofthe students at each college. This number does not include students who transfer out. The retention rate reported for OCtech from Fall 2019 to Fall 2020 was 52.4%.7. CompletionGoal: Improve a minimum of 2% each year in order to meet or exceed the national average.The National Student Clearinghouse 6-year completion rate is our preferred option to track success with SACSCOC.Fall 2014 Entering Cohort: 39.27%8. Student Learning Outcome AchievementProgram Student Learning Outcomes (2019-20) - 88.87%General Education Outcomes assessed in Program SLOs (2019-20) - 92.04%General Education Outcomes assessed in General Education Courses (2019-20) - 74.52%National Measures Results: WorkKeys National Career Readiness Credential (NCRC)In 2019-20, 50 participating graduates earned 5 Platinum, 17 Gold, 21 Silver, and 7 Bronze NCRCCertificates.2021-2022 College Catalog9

Admissions2021-2022 College Catalog10

AdmissionsOpen AdmissionsOrangeburg-Calhoun Technical College operates as an open admissions college as required bythe 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, as amended. Consistent with statutory requirementsand existing policies, OCtech makes every effort to minimize geographic, financial and scholasticbarriers to post-secondary curricula and services offered by the College. A high school diploma(or GED certificate), though desirable, is not a prerequisite for admission to the College, but maybe required for specific curriculum admission and federal financial aid.Entrance RequirementsOrangeburg-Calhoun Technical College has an “open door” admissions policy which allowsstudents who meet the following requirements to enroll:1.Graduates holding diplomas from secondary schools upon presentation ofcertified credentials.2.Students 18 years of age or older, not possessing a high school diploma, butwho can present evidence of being able to successfully pursue, and to profitfrom, the proposed course of study. Placement tests will be used as acounseling tool to help the student determine the course of study in which heor she has the greatest possibility of experiencing success.3.Under certain circumstances approved by the College President, an applicantunder the age of 18, who has not graduated from high school, may beconsidered for enrollment through a special agreement between the Collegeand the principal of the school where the applicant is attending or lastattended.4.Applicants must meet an established minimum reading requirements to beadmitted to Associate Degree and Diploma programs, as well as to Certificateprograms that require general education competencies. Applicants who do notpossess minimum reading competencies for selected programs may requirefurther assessment or referral to other community agencies prior to enrollmentat OCtech.General Admissions ProceduresTo be accepted as a student at OCtech, an applicant must complete the following requirementsor meet other multiple measures as published:1.Complete a free application, which can be obtained from the Office ofAdmissions, or apply online at www.octech.edu.2.Take the college placement test designed to aid counselors and advisors indetermining the best course of study for each student. Qualifying ACT or SATscores, or other designated criteria, may also be presented in lieu of the collegeplacement test. Please contact the Office of Admissions for details on therequired scores/criteria.3.Submit official high school or GED transcript. Submit official college transcripts from allcolleges attended.4.Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.FAFSA.ed.gov.5.Meet with the Advising Center Staff to register for classes during the scheduledregistration period.Each curriculum has established admissions criteria. The applicant should apprise him/herself ofthese through contact with a member of the Admissions staff.Students will receive notification of acceptance by the Office of Admissions after all admissionsrequirements are met.2021-2022 College Catalog11

AdmissionsSpecial Admissions Requirements for Nursing and Health Science Program ApplicantsNursing and Health Science programs have special admissions requirements. Admissionsrequirements may be obtained by attending a Health Information Program Session. All applicantsare required to attend a session as part of the admissions process. Participants also have theoption to participate in the online Health Information Session if they are unable to attend a faceto face session. A listing of scheduled sessions and information on how to access the onlinesession can be found at www.octech.edu.Due to the limited availability of admission slots in the

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College Academic Year 2021-2022 Volume LIII ACCREDITATION Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates.