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:
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•foster a closer relationship among schools, government, business and industry, and members of society.
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•promote the benefits of vocational and technical education in relation to the individual, society and work.
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•assist and encourage members in their professional development and achievement.
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•encourage research in vocational and technical education.
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•acquaint members with the results and benefits of research.