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Veterans Upward Bound

Ozarks Technical Community College
Information Commons West, Room 217
1001 East Chestnut Expressway

Springfield, Missouri 65802

Office Hours:
7:30AM-5:30PM Monday-Thursday
8AM-4:30PM Friday

vub@otc.edu
Phone: (417) 447-7840
Fax: (417) 447-6925

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Victoria Ratcliff
VUB Program Director
(417) 447-7841
ratclifv@otc.edu
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Victoria is an alumna of Missouri State University with a bachelor’s in psychology. She has dedicated her professional career to helping students pursue their dreams of higher education. As the Director of Veterans Upward Bound, she oversees all aspects of the VUB Program. In her free time, she loves exploring new hobbies, trying new foods, and traveling to new places.

Robert Border

Robert Border
VUB Outreach Coordinator
(417) 447-7842
borderr@otc.edu
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Robert served in the United States Marine Corps for nearly 10 years. He earned his degree in Communications from Missouri State University. Robert works to promote the VUB program and vision to the community in person and online. In his free time, Robert enjoys to be outdoors with his family.

Jennifer Patillo

Jennifer Patillo
VUB Academic Coordinator
(417) 447-7843
patilloj@otc.edu
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Jennifer is a dedicated professional with a passion for higher education and supporting students’ journeys. With a Master’s degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role. Outside of work, she cherishes quality time with her family and finds joy in making a positive impact in people’s lives.

Linda Rhodes

Linda Rhodes
Part-Time Tutor
(417) 447-7840
rhodesl@otc.edu

Linda is a former educator with many years of experience. She has a passion for helping others succeed and is readily available to assist you with your college work! She is also in charge of our Math Refresher course to help you get ready for that coming math class. Let her help you succeed!

Sarah le

Sarah Le
Part-Time Math Tutor
(417) 447-7840

Sarah is currently attending OTC for her AA in General Studies with plans to transfer to MSU for her Communication Science Disorders degree. She loves books, cartoons, and most of all, math! If you are struggling in math, come by and set up a tutoring appointment with her!