A Dream in the Night
Just a few years ago, information technology (IT) student Kennard Haynie Jr., known as KJ, would lay his head down at night in his Baltimore, Maryland, home thinking that higher education would always be just a dream for him.
COTC Recognizes Faculty Anniversaries
Two Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) faculty members have achieved extraordinary milestones this year: Professor Scott Wilson has been teaching at COTC for 40 years, and Associate Professor Kenneth Ollish has served 35 years on COTC’s faculty.
Licking County Library to Begin Offering Lifelong Learning Classes for Area Seniors
Seniors in Licking County will soon benefit from free expanded lifelong learning opportunities. Thanks to a generous patron gift, the Licking County Library (LCL) will begin offering its new Empowered Minds program in March 2021 to provide area seniors with convenient access to continuing education classes.
COTC Accepting Nominations for Alumni Awards
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is accepting nominations for three alumni awards: the Outstanding Alumni Award, the Transitions Alumni Award and the John C. “Jay” Barker Community Service Alumni Award. The award recipients will be announced at the virtual COTC Alumni Holiday Reception in December. The deadline for nominations is October 30.
Thomas J. Evans Foundation Helps Central Ohio Technical College Secure New Building
Future Home of Institute for Public Safety
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) has found a much-needed future home for its Institute for Public Safety. The Thomas J. Evans Foundation recently purchased the former JBA building at 1000 Sharon Valley Road, Newark, and arranged a charitable lease with the college.
COTC Offers Accelerated 8-Week Courses Beginning October 19
Associate Degree or Transfer Friendly
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is adapting to meet the current needs of students by offering a selection of accelerated-format (eight weeks versus 15 weeks) general education courses during the second term of autumn semester.
Public Notice of COTC Associate Degree Nursing Accreditation Review
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) will host a site visit for continuing accreditation of its associate degree nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Ohio State Newark Professor Receives Diversity Award
The Ohio State University at Newark Dean/Director William L. MacDonald, PhD, and Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) President John M. Berry, PhD, presented the 2020 President’s & Dean/Director’s Diversity Award to Associate Professor Tiyi Morris, PhD.
COTC Provost Appointed to National Commission on Economic and Workforce Development
Eric A. Heiser, PhD, provost at Central Ohio Technical College (COTC), was recently appointed to the Commission on Economic and Workforce Development of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). He will serve a three-year term (July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2023).
COTC a College Innovation Network Founding Member
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is one of only five higher education organizations nationwide to become a founding member of the College Innovation Network (CIN).
Bressoud Recognized by Ohio State Newark and COTC
The Ohio State University at Newark Dean/Director William L. MacDonald, PhD, and Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) President John M. Berry, PhD, presented the Julius S. and Joette Greenstein Award to Suzanne Bressoud, director of marketing and public relations for both Ohio State Newark and COTC.
COTC Announces Summer Semester 2020 President’s and Dean’s Honors List
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) has released the President’s Honors List and the Dean’s Honors List for summer semester 2020 to recognize students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement.*
Central Ohio Technical College Recognizes Summer Semester 2020 Graduates
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) awarded 159 associate degrees and certificates to 152 graduates completing requirements in summer semester 2020. Graduates who have granted COTC permission to release their names to the public are listed below.
Funding Available to Complete COTC Short-Term Certificates
Includes Allocation for Foster Youth
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is expanding the availability of Ohio Department of Higher Education short-term certificate grants to help those looking for a new career get the job readiness skills they need in one year or less.
New Partnership Offers Hope with Free Career Training
A trailblazing new partnership is forming in central Ohio that will build dreams and careers. Park National Bank, Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio and Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) have collaborated to help some of Licking and Franklin County residents change their future for the better by offering free education for in-demand careers.
11th Annual Community Intercultural Relations Conference to Address Creating a Community of Belonging
As our communities encounter change, making them more inclusive and helping all to feel welcome is of even more importance. Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark’s Community Intercultural Relations Committee will hold the 11th Annual Community Intercultural Conference to teach techniques of inclusion and belonging to help each of us make true connections.
Solving Uncertainly: Local Colleges Offer Options in Unsure Times
While the full impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is still unfolding, it is clear that the pandemic has already affected every aspect of our daily lives. And while health and safety remain our primary concerns, prolonged uncertainty also continues to take its toll.
COTC Coshocton Promise Successful in First Year
In November 2018, Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) announced an ambitious program to offer a free college education to Coshocton County residents. The Coshocton Promise launched in the 2019-2020 academic year.
COTC Announces Autumn Semester Partial Return to Campus
Remote, in-person and hybrid classes planned
In response to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) has announced it will conduct classes in remote, in-person and hybrid formats this autumn.
COTC Peace Office Basic Training Sessions Upcoming
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) will hold information sessions for anyone interested in becoming a peace officer in Ohio.