Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) as defined in our values,
seeks the active involvement of students, faculty and staff in
open, honest and fair communication. While we strive to be the
best in everything that we do, we continuously evaluate our
performance and welcome constructive assessment and suggestions
for improvement. As a community, we treat each concern with
respect and review each one seriously.
Records maintained by the college concerning student-initiated
concerns, including information regarding the incident, the
review and resolution may be shared with the Higher Learning
Commission, however, individual student identities will remain
anonymous.
Download the Concern and Feedback Policy
If you should have a concern or feedback, please utilize the
resources below to notify the appropriate contact:
Accessibility/ADA
Student Life-Disability Services
Warner 226
740.364.9578
Concern and Feedback Form
Comments, concerns or complaints about your experience with any
of the college’s employees, services, programs or facilities, as
they relate to accessibility for individuals with disabilities,
should be submitted via the concern and feedback form. It is
important to note that while concerns or feedback can be filed
anonymously, it may be difficult to resolve if those involved
cannot be asked for further explanation and/or questions. Once a
complaint is submitted and received, it is reviewed and
investigated by the campus ADA coordinator John Davenport.
Discrimination, Harassment and Sexual Misconduct (CAMPUS Act,
Title VI and Title IX)
Office of Student Life
Warner 226
740.364.9578
concern and feedback form
Incidents or alleged violations of harassment and/or
discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, disability,
ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic
information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin,
pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected
veteran status, or any other basis under the law, in its
activities, academic programs, admission and employment. This
form can be utilized by students, employees or others wishing to
file a report on their own behalf or by anyone wishing to file a
report on behalf of an impacted party. Individuals, including
members of the college community, may submit reports anonymous,
but it is important to note that it may be difficult to resolve
if those involved cannot be asked for further explanation and/or
questions. For those issues related to Title IX, anonymous
reports DO NOT fulfill an employee’s duty to report.
For specific information pertaining to reporting, resources and
institutional responsibilities, you can visit
the Title IX website or contact Holly Mason, associate dean
of students and Title IX coordinator: Warner Center suite 226,
1179 University Drive, Newark, OH 43055, 740.366.9219, mason.536@mail.cotc.edu.
Appointments can be scheduled by calling 740.364.9578.
Other Concerns and Feedback
Concern and Feedback form
The purpose of this form is to provide a formal method for
concerns/feedback to be filed with Central Ohio Technical
College. The more detailed information that you are able to
provide can be beneficial to the investigation and ultimate
resolution. It is important to note that while concerns or
feedback can be filed anonymously, it may be difficult to resolve
if those involved cannot be asked for further explanation and/or
questions.
Once a concern/feedback is submitted, the information is reviewed
and directed to the appropriate person(s) or department on
campus. COTC’s Office of Academic Affairs is the designated
office of record for all submitted concerns. All submitted forms
are tracked and reviewed periodically to monitor and improve the
campus experience.
Academic
Office of Academic Affairs
Hopewell 50
740.366.9357
Contact: Michele
Hindel
Non-Academic
Office of Student Life
Warner 226
740.364.9578
Contact: John
Davenport
College Safety and Security
For emergencies, please call 9-1-1.
Department of Public Safety
Warner 105
740.366.9237
Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE)
For additional resources, the Ohio Department of Higher Education
(ODHE) will review submitted complaints and work with student
complainants and institutions. Complaints not under the
Chancellor’s jurisdiction include: complaints filed more than two
years after the incident, grade disputes, student conduct
violations, criminal misconduct and violations of federal law.
For more information and to review the process to submit a
complaint, please
visit the ODHE website.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
For more information and additional resources or to file a Civil
Rights Complaint, please visit
the Office for Civil Rights.
