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Omicron Tau Theta (OTT) is a national honorary professional graduate society in career and technical education. The society was established by Dr. Anthony G. Porreca in 1976 at the University of Tennessee to acknowledge the achievement of graduate students, professional educators, leaders in business, industry and government in career and technical education.
Omicron - Represented by the circle,
signifies the cycle of
human resources in society. The circle of Omicron is
the cycle of life,
including the Alpha and the Omega-- the beginning
and the end. It is
human resources that are most valued to us as
educators and are a
paramount resource in the world of work.
Tau -
Represented by
the “T,” signifies the truth each of us must
maintain when working with
learners. The value of “truth” within our decisions
is of highest
importance. We must be true to the goal that
vocational education must
provide equal opportunities for all people. No
program of career
preparation should be assigned to a class of people
because of their
handicaps, their backgrounds, or other unique
characteristics that will
limit their horizons.
Theta - Represented by the circle and centered banner, signifies you, the individual. You are the Theta, who is needed to assure that Omicron, the cycle of human resources, and Tau, the maintenance of truth are assured for future generations.
Our
goals are to:
•foster a closer relationship
among schools,
government, business and industry, and members
of society.
•promote the benefits of
vocational and technical
education in relation to the individual, society
and work.
•assist and encourage members in
their professional
development and achievement.
•encourage research in vocational
and technical
education.
•acquaint members with the
results and benefits of
research.