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Veteran Student Stories

Whether military and Veteran students are pursuing a new career, advancing a current career, or simply want to expand upon their education, they have found great success at COTC. Read about some of the experiences our military and student veterans are pur ...

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Louella Hodges Reese Hall Inauguration
The back of Hodges Hall as seen from the middle of campus.

The Ohio State University at Newark and Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) invite the public to join us at a public ribbon-cutting ceremony and the official opening of the newly renovated Louella Hodges Reese Hall on Wednesday, July 31, at 1:15 p.m. ...

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COTC & C-TEC strengthen workforce development in Licking County

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and the Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County (C-TEC) offer a certificate program in fire safety and EMT that is federal grant-eligible, to help those in need pay for tuition and other costs. ...

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Hsun-Yu (Sharon) Chuang, PhD

Assistant Professor, English and Communications No ...

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Benjamin Hampshire, PhD

Assistant Professor, Social & Behavioral Sciences No ...

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Lauren Mack, BS

Instructor, Radiologic Science Technology No ...

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Ronald Pristera, MPA

Assistant Professor, Fire Science Technology No ...

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Temporary/Provisional Accommodations

Students with temporary injuries, such as a broken leg or arm, concussion, or surgery recovery, can receive temporary services through SLDS. Students should contact SLDS to register for a temporary injury. Under Title IX, schools are required to provide p ...

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Disabilities and Accommodations

Types of Disabilities This is a list of general disabilities and does not reflect the breadth of disabilities students are experiencing that may be barriers to access. Disabilities may include but are not limited to Mental health ADHD Learning disabilitie ...

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Confidentiality

All materials regarding a student’s disability received by SLDS are confidential. All disability-related information at COTC is housed in Disability Services. Only staff persons working at Disability Services have access to these files. Registration with ...

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Clarissa Ann Howard estate donation supports nursing program
Portrait of Clarissa Ann Howard outside her home in 2020.

Howard, a lifetime Newark resident, passed early this year at the age of 94. She had a long-standing legacy with COTC. When COTC was chartered in 1971, she played a key role in the development of COTC’s nursing program. ...

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Alumni Awards Call for Nominations

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is accepting calls for nominations for three alumni awards: the Outstanding Alumni Award, the John C. “Jay” Barker Community Service Alumni Award and the Transitions Alumni Award. ...

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Amy White Named 2024 Greenstein Award Recipient
Greenstein Award recipient Amy White stands between Ohio State Newark Dean and Director Matthew Smith and COTC President John Berry holding her award plaque.

The Ohio State University at Newark Dean and Director Matt Smith, PhD, and Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) President John M. Berry, PhD, presented the prestigious Julius S. and Joette Greenstein Award to Amy White on Sept. 5. ...

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Dorian Harrison Named Diversity Award Recipient
Diversity Award recipient Dorian Harrison with her award plaque stands between Ohio State Newark Dean and Director Matthew Smith and COTC President John Berry.

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) President John M. Berry, PhD,  and The Ohio State University at Newark Dean and Director Matthew Smith, PhD, presented the prestigious President’s and Dean/Director’s Diversity Award to Dorian Harrison, PhD, on Sept. ...

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Employees Recognized for Length of Service

Faculty and staff of The Ohio State University at Newark and Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) were recently recognized for service milestones. ...

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Summer Semester 2024 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 2024 to recognize students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. ...

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Tina Gibson
Portrait of Tina Gibson in a nurse's cap and cape holding a porcelain lamp.

Like many Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) students, Tina Gibson came back to the classroom as an adult learner, hoping to switch to a more rewarding and fulfilling career. In 2019, Gibson graduated from COTC with an associate degree in nursing (ADN) ...

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Toby Starr
Toby Starr

As Ohio public affairs manager for Intel Corporation, 2016 COTC graduate Toby Starr has a front-row seat to the exciting changes that are taking place as Licking County settles into its place at the center of the Silicon Heartland. Building on the skills ...

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Legends of Loyalty Award Recipients Recognized
Carrie Lonzo, Atrina Good and Jennifer McDonald of the Licking County Chamber of Commerce; Brian Boehmer; Jan Tomlinson; and William L. MacDonald, PhD, at the Legacy and Leadership Dinner.

This year’s honorees are Brian Boehmer, Tom Comisford, the Licking County Chamber of Commerce, William L. MacDonald and Jan Tomlinson. ...

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Central Ohio Technical College
Central Ohio Technical College

Consider us your close-to-home gateway to a world of potential. No matter your dreams — advancing in your career, exploring new opportunities, or pursuing your passion — we’re here to help. We award certificates, associate degrees and a bachelor's de ...

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Sheryl Hayes, MSN, RN

MSN, Indiana Wesleyan University, 2018 BSN, Indiana Wesleyan University, 2015 AAS, Nursing, Columbus State Community College, 1987 ...

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Nathalie Benitez-Boyce

benitez-boyce.1@mail.cotc.edu 740.755.7795 740.366.9285 ...

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Priscilla Horning

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Licking County Photo Contest Award Winners
The Licking County Courthouse and a fountain list up at night.

The Ohio State University at Newark and Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) hosted a public art photography contest that ran from May through July. Community members were encouraged to submit photos of public art in six categories, including sculpture, ...

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Speaker proposal submissions now open for Intercultural Relations Conference

The Community Intercultural Relations Conference (CIRC) committee is now accepting proposals for the 16th annual conference on Friday, April 11, 2025. CIRC is introducing concurrent breakout sessions at the conference and inviting proposals for breakout s ...

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Peace Officer Graduates Sworn In
COTC cadets stand in a line between the Licking County Sheriff's and COTC's police academy  vehicles in front of the John Gilbert Reese Center on the day of their graduation.

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) saw 15 cadets graduate from the Peace Officer Basic Training (POBT) program on Friday, Sept. 26. Each cadet successfully passed the state certification exam on their first attempt and were all sworn in as sheriff depu ...

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Faculty Present at Ohio Communication Association Conference
James Jarc and Sharon Chuang stand in a conference room at the Ohio Communication Association annual conference.

The Ohio Communication Association (OCA) welcomed educators and scholars from across the state, including Central Ohio Technical College’s (COTC) Assistant Professor Hsun-Yu (Sharon) Chuang, PhD, and Dean of Arts and Sciences James Jarc, EdD. As part of t ...

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Nursing Information Meeting/Course

Interested students may either attend a nursing information meeting on campus or complete the online nursing information course to learn about the nursing program at COTC and satisfy this requirement on the nursing program application. Attend a nursing in ...

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