Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is evolving its approach to selling or leasing a portion of its Coshocton Campus facility, partnering with a real estate broker while continuing to showcase a commitment to remaining in the community.

The college recently listed with local brokerage Howard Hanna to reinvigorate its attempt to minimize occupancy within the 45,000-square-foot Montgomery Hall. For the last year, COTC’s leaders have sought partners to share the building — or, with the right opportunity, potentially buy it in full.

“We’re very excited to work with Carly Thompson and Karla Norris at Howard Hanna, become more aggressive, and increase our efforts toward finding a solution,” said David Brillhart, vice president for business and finance at COTC. “We simply want to reduce our footprint and the associated operating costs of an oversized facility. Any proceeds will be invested in further subsidizing our presence in Coshocton.”

COTC has offered classes in the community since 1977, originally at Coshocton High School. Montgomery Hall, a former boutique hotel built in 1986 and fully renovated in 2010, has housed COTC’s Coshocton campus since 2008.

“This is a truly unique opportunity not only for Coshocton County, but for the whole region,” Thompson said. “The flexibility of this exceptional facility allows for multiple ownership possibilities. We hope to attract business organizations that will also preserve the current owner’s presence, which has served the community for years. Opportunities of this scale and significance are exceedingly rare, and we’re excited to help bring new investment and long-term growth to Coshocton County.”

Montgomery Hall is located at the gateway to the vibrance and historic charm of Coshocton’s Roscoe Village. Similarly, COTC serves as the gateway to a more prosperous future for the students it serves.

“Our relationship with Coshocton is truly interwoven. The success of our students and this community are one and the same,” said John M. Berry, PhD, COTC president. “While we’re rightsizing our footprint, we’re equally focused on strengthening our long-term presence and impact in Coshocton. These efforts are about sustaining and enhancing our commitment — not reducing it.”

That vow is also exhibited by COTC’s expansion of its Coshocton Promise program earlier this year. The program provides free tuition for new, current and returning students who live in Coshocton County and have an annual household income worth $100,000 or less. Eligible students must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year and enroll in an aid-eligible COTC degree or certificate program either on campus or online.

To learn more about the Coshocton Promise, visit go.cotc.edu/promise