Student Conduct

Office of Judicial Services

Overview

Moral excellence comes about as a result of habit. We become just by doing just acts, temperate by doing temperate acts, brave by doing brave acts. -Aristotle

Staff

John Davenport
Dean of Students

Holly Mason
Associate Dean of Students

Statement of Purpose

The Office of Judicial Services is responsible for acting on behalf of the College/University in matters of student discipline. Judicial Services deal with alleged instances of behavioral misconduct and academic dishonesty, in order to determine how best to resolve these allegations consistent with the goals and mission of the College/University as an educational and intellectual community.

Student Judicial Services is chiefly responsible for the promotion of campus community standards. Judicial processes protect the rights of students as well as the programs, property and persons on the Newark campus. The judicial affairs process educates students about rights and responsibilities and provides students with information concerning conduct issues, judicial policies and non-academic discipline procedures. Detailed information related to the judicial processes for both The Ohio State University at Newark and Central Ohio Technical College can be found at their respective Code of Student Conduct links located on this page.

The Office of Judicial Services has twin goals: to help create a safe environment where academic life can flourish; and to promote the development of students.​

Appeals Process

Central Ohio Technical College students have the right to appeal issues which include matters of final course grades, academic suspension or probation, academic dishonesty, dismissal from a program or course, financial aid decisions concerning standards of academic progress and results of grievance.​​

Resources

COTC Code of Student Conduct
Academic Misconduct at COTC
1.1.25 Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy
Report of Academic Misconduct Form
Judicial Affairs FAQ

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Anti-Hazing

Anti-Hazing Policy

Download COTC’s policy on anti-hazing: 6.1.04 Anti-Hazing Policy

Collin’s Law (Hazing) Report 2024-25

As part of Central Ohio Technical College’s commitment to promoting a safe and healthy campus environment, members of the college community have the right to be free from all forms of hazing, which impede the college’s realization of their mission and values. The college does not tolerate hazing in any form and all members of the college community must conduct themselves in a manner that supports an environment free from hazing.