Recent happenings at OCC

Meet the Admissions Team

The OCC Admissions Department helps students take the next steps in answering God’s call on their lives. Find out more at occ.edu/admissions or contact us today at admissions@occ.edu.

Bob Witte

OCC ’99 Vice President of Enrollment Management

Marycruz Hurley

OCC ’19 Director of Admissions/ International Students

Alyssa Tournear

OCC ’21 Director of Recruitment and Admissions Counselor (KS, IN, western and southern MO, eastern states, and Webb City)

Creighton Tamerius

OCC ’16 Lead Admissions Counselor (OK, TX, IA, eastern MO, western states, Guam, U.S. territories, Neosho, Carthage, and College Heights Christian School)

Alyssa Marcus

OCC ’16 (associate’s degree) and ’20 (bachelor’s degree) Online and Graduate Studies Admissions Specialist

Ginny Hartley

Graduating ’22 Admissions Counselor (AR, KY, IL, Joplin, and Carl Junction)

OCC Launches Master’s Program

Ozark is excited to offer a new master’s program, with classes beginning in the fall of 2022. The Master of Arts in Biblical Ministry has three concentrations: Biblical Studies, Spiritual Formation, and Strategic Leadership. With flexible online and in-person options, this degree equips students for effective ministry rooted in Scripture. Ozark’s master’s program is led by Graduate Studies Dean Shane J. Wood (OCC ’04), and Chrissy King (OCC ’92) serves as the graduate studies community formation coordinator. Flexible scholarships are available. Find out more at occ.edu/masters.

2020-2021 Year in Review

Due to COVID-19, Ozark’s operational budget for the year had a deficit that we met through cash reserves, budget cuts, and government relief. We thank God for his continued provision as we weathered the storm and were able to remain debt free. In fact, OCC is now in our eleventh year debt free, allowing us to remain affordable for our students. This year, we also surpassed our gift income goal.

Source information and a full fiscal report are available upon request. Thank you for praying for and investing in the students of OCC! occ.edu/annualreport

677 141 44

96% 23.4%

students enrolled degrees awarded states represented in our student body since 2015

of Bachelor of Arts graduates from 2016-2021 said, “If I had it to do again, I would choose to attend Ozark Christian College.” of all students who completed a bachelor’s degree in theology or ministry at one of the 16 accredited schools associated with the Restoration Movement were graduates from Ozark Christian College.

PERSONNEL UPDATES

Rusty Hedger

In June 2021, Rusty Hedger joined the college’s Advancement Department as director of donor engagement. After serving with the U.S. Air Force, Rusty graduated from OCC (’85) and Cincinnati Bible Seminary, and he has held ministries with churches in Kansas, Iowa, and Missouri. Rusty also served in the Advancement Department from 2008-2011, and he excels at strengthening ministry partnerships with churches and individuals. To invite Rusty to your church, contact him at hedger.rusty@occ.edu.

Travis Hall

In September 2021, Travis Hall began his service at OCC as human resources director. Travis is a graduate of Missouri Southern State University in Joplin and has extensive human resources experience.