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.
COTC Exceeds Enrollment Goal Despite Uncertainties of COVID-19
Amid widespread health and economic uncertainty across the state and country, and despite conducting almost all instruction in new, remote formats to avoid spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) exceeded its summer semester 2020 enrollment goal.
June 3 Message to the Community – We Must Do Better
Dear members of the Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and Ohio State Newark community,
Similar, we are certain, to many of you, we are deeply saddened and angered by the deaths of African Americans such as George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and countless others. It is a struggle to adequately express how events like these, the latest in a string of tragic examples of injustice in our society, strike at the fabric of humanity, the nation and our COTC and Ohio State Newark missions.
COTC Announces Spring Semester 2020 President’s and Honors Lists
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) has released the President’s List and Honors List for spring semester 2020. Graduates are listed by hometown.*
COTC Announces Teaching Excellence Awards
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) honored Kimberly Goudy, PhD, and Pamela Kirst with the Teaching Excellence Award for the 2019-20 academic year.
POBT Instructor and Alumnus Works to Make a Difference Inside and Outside the Classroom
Jason Weaver always knew he wanted to teach but becoming a police officer and teaching future law enforcement professionals was not what he predicted.
COTC Recognizes Healthcare Program Graduates
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) recognized the spring semester 2020 graduates of diagnostic medical sonography, radiologic science and nursing technologies in virtual pinning ceremonies and celebrations.*
Central Ohio Technical College Recognizes Spring Semester 2020 Graduates
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) conferred 274 associate degrees and certificates to 235 graduates completing requirements in spring semester 2020.
Education is Everything for Ghanaian Immigrant
Anyone meeting Maxwell Doku for the first time is immediately drawn to his soft-spoken demeanor and natural smile. But spend a bit more time with the Ghanaian immigrant and you’ll quickly learn that steely determination and grit simmer just below his gentle manner.