Office of the President
President John M. Berry, PhD
John M. Berry, PhD, assumed the role of COTC president on January 1, 2019, and is the college’s second sole president. He was unanimously selected by the COTC Board of Trustees after a nationwide search.
Having previously served as director of student life at COTC, Berry returned to the college after positions at Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, North Carolina; Rhodes State College in Lima, Ohio; and most recently, BridgeValley Community and Technical College in Montgomery, West Virginia.
After starting his own education at a community college, Berry went on to earn a doctoral degree in Higher Education Administration from The Ohio State University.
Board of Trustees
The COTC Board of Trustees is charged by the Ohio Legislature with the responsibility of governing the college. Appointees of the board of trustees shall be qualified electors residing in the Central Ohio Technical College district. By charter granted by the Ohio Department of Higher Education, the legal district of the college consists of the contiguous counties of Licking, Knox and Coshocton. The term of office shall be three years, and the board shall consist of nine members.
History of the College
Central Ohio Technical College opened in 1971. The college offered six associate degrees in one building. Today, COTC helps thousands of students every year in more than 50 programs achieve their full potential at four campus locations and online.
Campus Locations
COTC has four campuses plus online courses to meet you where you want to learn.
Start a degree or certificate at any campus. You’ll also find help from an academic advisor as well as tutoring, computer labs and library resources no matter where you attend.
We look even better in person. We highly recommend a campus visit. Seeing the campus is an important part of your decision. You will be spending a lot of time here! To schedule a tour, see what admissions events are upcoming or explore our four campuses virtually, click here.
Campus Departments
Get contact information and other resources for many of the departments of Central Ohio Technical College.
College Policies
Central Ohio Technical College approves, issues and maintains all college-wide policies using a consistent process and format. A college-wide process provides continuity, ease of access and understanding, and transparent guidance to the college community. Contact Jan Tomlinson, executive assistant to the president, at tomlinson.88@mail.cotc.edu or 740.364.9510 with questions about policy content or how a policy applies.
- 1.1.10 College Policy Process
- 1.1.11 Freedom of Expression Policy
- 1.1.20 Public Records Policy
- 1.1.25 Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy
- 1.1.3 Responsible Use of Computers Policy
- SB40 Report
- 1.1.26 Sexual Misconduct Policy
- Title IX Flowchart
- 1.1.22 Records Management Policy
- Campus Space Rules
- Ohio Public Records Act
- 3.1.01 COTC Expenditure Policy
- 3.1.02 COTC Accounts Payable Policy
- 3.1.03 COTC Accounts Receivable Policy
- 3.1.04 COTC Asset Management Policy
- 3.1.05 COTC Petty Cash Policy
- 3.1.06 Leases Policy
- 6.1.01 Concern and Feedback Policy
- 6.1.02 Student Death Policy
- 6.1.03 Code of Student Conduct Policy
- 4.1.10 Time Limit for Completing Degree Requirements Policy
- 4.2.10 Prior Learning Assessment Policy
- 4.3.10 Assessment and Placement Policy
- 4.4.10 Faculty Qualifications and Credentialing Policy
- 5.1.10 Withdrawal Policy
- 5.1.20 Privacy and Release of Student Education Records Policy
- 5.1.40 Valuing Our Veterans: Support & Assistance Policy
- 1.1.40 IT Security Policy
- 4.5.10 Religious Accommodations for Students Policy
- 5.1.30 Short Message Service (SMS) Texting Policy
- 2023 List of Religious Holidays
- 2024 List of Religious Holidays
- Academic and Enrollment Policies and Procedures
- 3.1.07 Short-Term Investments Policy
- 3.1.08 Federal Awards Policy
- 5.1.50 Student Demographic and Personal Identity Policy
- 6.1.04 Anti-Hazing Policy
- 2025 List of Religious Holidays
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Celebrating 50 Years
Reflecting on our past; celebrating the present; redefining the future.
Central Ohio Technical College’s 50th anniversary celebration is a special opportunity to:
- reflect on the last five decades of growth and accomplishment;
- honor the many stakeholders who have helped shape the institution;
- increase public awareness of the college’s role in strengthening our community; and
- celebrate what lies ahead as we look forward to the college’s next 50 years as a leading provider of an accessible, affordable and high-quality education for the diverse community of learners in Licking, Coshocton and Knox counties.