Comisford Reaches Service Milestone
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) recognized Assistant Professor Tom Comisford for 30 years of service as a faculty member at the college.
New Board Members Announced
Mark Law and Rhoda Warnock have been appointed as members of the Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) fiduciary board of trustees.
COTC Accepting Alumni Award Nominations
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is accepting nominations for three alumni awards: the Outstanding Alumni Award, the Transitions Alumni Award and the John C. “Jay” Barker Community Service Alumni Award. The announcement of award recipients will take place at the COTC Alumni Holiday Reception in December. The deadline for nominations is Oct. 28.
COTC Celebrates 50 Years of Nursing Education
Facing a critical nursing shortage, Licking Memorial Hospital’s Director of Nursing Ann Howard spearheaded the development of an eight-semester nursing program at the newly chartered Central Ohio Technical College (COTC). Under the guidance of Marilyn Tritt, dean of academic affairs, the plan was realized in the autumn of 1972 when the first nursing classes were offered at COTC to 60 full-time students and 20 pre-nursing students.
Dean of Students Named
John Davenport, PhD Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark announce the appointment of John Davenport, PhD, as the institutions’ dean of students/director of student life.
National Surgical Technologist Week Celebrated at COTC (Photo Gallery)
In 1984, the Association of Surgical Technologists Board of Directors dedicated the third week in September to recognizing the critical job surgical technologists perform every day.
Still Time to Enroll this Fall at COTC
Start your engineering technology degree and more this October
With five start dates every year at Central Ohio Technical College (COTC), there’s still time to go ahead with your goals. Register now for COTC’s accelerated term that begins Oct. 17.
There’s No Place Like a Free Drive-In Movie
COTC to screen “The Wizard of Oz”
Join Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) for a special drive-in movie showing of the beloved film classic “The Wizard of Oz.” Watch this family-favorite film starring Judy Garland on a large outdoor screen on Saturday, Oct., 8, at 7 p.m.
President’s and Dean’s Honors Lists
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) has released the President’s Honors List and the Dean’s Honors List for summer semester 2022 to recognize students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement.
Make a Difference in a Human Services or Social Work Career
Learn more at COTC Visit Day Sept. 19
Learn more about working in human services or social work at Central Ohio Technical College’s (COTC) human services and social work visit day.
COTC to Provide Free Laptops
for Qualifying IT and Digital Media Design Technology Students
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) will provide a limited number of free laptop computers to students demonstrating financial need who are enrolled in the college’s information technology or digital media design technology programs.
Concert and Fireworks Return to Newark Campus
Licking County 4-H Band Added to Lineup
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark are excited to welcome the community back to the shared Newark campus for the Independence Day concert and fireworks on Sunday, July 3.
Spring Semester 2022 President’s and Dean’s Honors Lists
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) has released the President’s Honors List and the Dean’s Honors List for spring semester 2022 to recognize students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement.
Peace Officer Basic Training Academy Named a STAR Training Center
L to R: Ohio Attorney General David Yost and COTC POBT Academy Commander Jeffrey Sowards Setting itself apart among institutions in central Ohio and statewide, Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) recently received designation by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office as an approved STAR Training Center for law enforcement. It is the fifth academy statewide and first in Central Ohio to receive the award.
COTC Launches New Dental Certificate
Certified Dental Assistants (CDAs) can advance their career with a new certificate at Central Ohio Technical College (COTC). The Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Certificate launches in autumn semester, which begins Aug. 24. New students can apply now for free.
New Industrial Electrician Certificate offers Quick Entry to High-Paying Career Options
Thanks to a new certificate offered by Central Ohio Technical College (COTC), an in-demand job as an industrial electrician could be yours within a year.
Make a Difference in a Human Services or Social Work Career
Learn more at COTC Virtual Visit Day June 7
Learn more about working in human services or social work at Central Ohio Technical College’s (COTC) human services and social work Virtual Visit Day.
COTC Engineering Associate Degrees Critical to the Workforce of the Future
For 50 years, Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) has prepared the region’s workforce with skilled career-ready graduates of the college’s in-demand technical degree and certificate programs. And now, due to Intel’s announcement in January that they will invest $20 billion in two semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Licking County, creating 3,000 permanent jobs, the region’s high-tech industrialization will continue to accelerate rapidly.
Commencement Speaker Takes “Scenic Route” to Graduation
The first time Jonny Lippincott enrolled as a student at Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) in 2003, it was as a digital media design student. One could say he took the “scenic route” to finding his true passion —
Coshocton Campus Visit Day April 29
Earn a career-ready associate degree or certificate at COTC’s Coshocton campus
High school students and adult learners can register for an upcoming visit day to tour Central Ohio Technical College’s (COTC) Coshocton campus, see equipment and labs, engage with faculty and staff, and learn about the certificates and degrees now offered in full at the campus. Light snacks and drinks will be provided.