Josh Dobbs

[Josh Dobbs @JoshDDobbs]

@OdessaCollege For the second half of the question, it was a wonderful reminder that even though our closest biological family members are still hours away and most of my in- laws live in other countries, that we have people here in Odessa who care about us.

[Josh Dobbs @JoshDDobbs]

@OdessaCollege My wife called me earlier this month crying because her father had passed back in Venezuela. My entire CoHu family offered to cover classes and to express their condolences. They even signed a card for my wife and one took care of dinner for us as we focused on family. #OCAllIn

[Josh Dobbs @JoshDDobbs]

@OdessaCollege A theme park or a zoo! #OCXchange #TweetOC @PositivelyOC

[Josh Dobbs @JoshDDobbs]

@OdessaCollege My father in law died last week in Venezuela and my wife was understandably devastated. My whole department rallied around her, reaching out with condolences, offering meals, and covering me in class so I could better support her. #OCXchange #TweetOC @PositivelyOC

[Josh Dobbs @JoshDDobbs]

@OdessaCollege By contributing to the economic growth of the area, providing better job opportunities for our students and better wages that cycle back into the local economy. #OCXchange #TweetOC @PositivelyOC

[Josh Dobbs @JoshDDobbs]

@OdessaCollege Regular and frequent community events for the whole family! #OCXchange #TweetOC @PositivelyOC

[Josh Dobbs @JoshDDobbs]

@OdessaCollege This provides stability for businesses which in turn can focus on growth and development rather than having to spend all resources on finding and training employees. #OCXchange #TweetOC @PositivelyOC

[Josh Dobbs @JoshDDobbs]

@OdessaCollege Communication and other sick soft skills which are in high demand but are not in abundant supply. These skills are crucial not only to develop necessary communication between employees, but also to be able to effectively reach customers. #OCXchange #TweetOC @PositivelyOC

[Josh Dobbs @JoshDDobbs]

@OdessaCollege A strong local workforce provides stability for local businesses and industries. And they are not forced to hire from outside the community at higher cost or continually train new employees, so overall prices can stay relative low. #OCXchange #TweetOC @PositivelyOC

[Josh Dobbs @JoshDDobbs]

@OdessaCollege A strong local workforce provides stability for local businesses and industries. And they are not forced to hire from outside the community at higher cost or continually train new employees, so overall prices can stay relative low. #OCXchange #TweetOC @PositivelyOC

[Josh Dobbs @JoshDDobbs]

@OdessaCollege More education begets better jobs which begets higher wages which gives rise to more spending which begets more jobs. More jobs create more competition and the need for higher education to remain competitive. It's the economic circle of life #OCXchange #TweetOC @PositivelyOC

[Josh Dobbs @JoshDDobbs]

@OdessaCollege Brick by brick, soul by soul, we are building the home we all must inhabit in the future. #OCXchange #TweetOC @PositivelyOC

[Josh Dobbs @JoshDDobbs]

@OdessaCollege A waitress serving my family shortly after we moved here, upon finding out where I worked, excitedly told me that OC helped her get her AA & transfer to a major in-state university. The waitressing gig was just to help until those classes began #OCXchange #TweetOC @PositivelyOC

[Josh Dobbs @JoshDDobbs]

@OdessaCollege Every single mother, or student working 3 jobs, or high schooler studying while also taking care of their parents that comes through my classroom for remind me of the positive impact the faculty and staff of OC has on Odessa. #OCXchange #TweetOC @PositivelyOC

[Josh Dobbs @JoshDDobbs]

@OdessaCollege When I first moved here,, I met several former Wranglers who were fond of their time here & missed OC after moving to other local institutions. The main reason? They felt known here as more than a number & knew the small class sizes gave them an advantage in learning. #OCAllIn

[Josh Dobbs @JoshDDobbs]

@OdessaCollege Westley overcame the Pit of Despair and even mostly-death because amidst each setback, he knew Buttercup was waiting on the other side of his troubles. That's positivity to me. #OCXchange #TweetOC @PositivelyOC

[Josh Dobbs @JoshDDobbs]

@OdessaCollege After a 15 year hiatus, I returned to college to obtain my bachelor's, master's, and PhD. It's never too late for a fresh start. #OCXchange #TweetOC @PositivelyOC

[Josh Dobbs @JoshDDobbs]

@OdessaCollege Often, I'll look back on past failings to revisit how I overcame them so that I can see the light at the end of the current tunnel of despair. #OCXchange #TweetOC @PositivelyOC

[Josh Dobbs @JoshDDobbs]

@OdessaCollege Reminiscing over positive, happy shared experiences to remind them that there is more to life than those momentary difficult times. #OCXchange #TweetOC @PositivelyOC

[Josh Dobbs @JoshDDobbs]

@OdessaCollege I am thankful for an amazing group of coworkers in the Comm., Lang., and Huma. dept. Echoing @hvalsam, they have all been so supportive and helpful. I know I can count on any member of the department for help, and that is a large part of what makes us a successful team. #OCAllIn