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Jennifer Ellis-Brunn
Portrait of Jennifer Ellis Brunn standing in downtown Newark.

From a young age, Jennifer Ellis-Brunn understood the importance of hard work and the value of education. “I was working in banking while in high school, and I wanted to continue gaining career experience while getting the education I needed to advance,” ...

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Luconda and Joanne Dager
Luconda, Joanne and Joe Dager stand outside Velvet Ice Cream's headquarters in Utica.

Luconda and Joanne Dager of Velvet Ice Cream partnered with COTC to create a unique ice cream flavor in 2021 for the college's 50th anniversary and then sweetened the partnership by announcing the creation of a new scholarship for COTC's busines ...

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Heather Prince, DNP, APRN-CNP
Portrait of Heather Prince standing outside COTC's Pataskala campus.

As a transplant to the Buckeye State from Colorado Springs, Heather Prince used to drive past the Pataskala campus of COTC and wonder what went on there. Prince was in her 30s at the time and, as it happened, seeking a new career direction. Turns out, she ...

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Robert A. Barnes, PhD
Portrait of Robert and Betty Barnes in their home.

As COTC's first president, Robert A. Barnes laid the foundation for the newly chartered technical school. In retirement, his legacy continues with a planned gift and membership in the 1971 Legacy Society. ...

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Semiconductor Careers
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Get the Training and Knowledge You Need at COTC In collaboration with   Central Ohio’s emergence as a semiconductor hub, fueled by Intel’s arrival, presents an exciting opportunity for people of all backgrounds aspiring to pursue a career in this rapidly ...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of tuition? How is tuition calculated? Review the COTC tuition chart, which outlines the fee per credit hour based on residency status.  Academic plans of study show how many classes and credit hours a student must take to complete a cert ...

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College Credit Plus Probation

High Schools are required to track CCP probation and dismissal and notify COTC by completing the CCP Probation/Dismissal Notification Form. To view probation and dismissal information, visit the College Credit Plus Resource webpage for Administrators.  ...

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Graduating Senior Information

CCP Scholarship CCP students who are graduating seniors and have completed a minimum of 3 credit hours with COTC can be awarded $1,500 for two semesters each academic year for a total annual award of $3,000. Students must enroll at COTC in the autumn or s ...

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CCP Eligibility

The state of Ohio requires students to show some level of college readiness to be eligible to participate in College Credit Plus (CCP). The CCP Eligibility rule for the school year 2022-2023 has been expanded and went into effect February 13, 2022.  Per t ...

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The 1971 Legacy Society Members
Legacy Society Founding Members

Anonymous (3) Robert A. Barnes, PhD, and Betty A. Barnes Kevin L. Carver Clarissa Ann Howard Douglas B. Marston Jane C.* and William T. McConnell Magdaline Rieser* Barry M. Riley Robert* and Joan* Robinson Nina Roslovic Cheryl L. and Charles D. Snyder Rob ...

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Membership Benefits and Instructions

The 1971 Legacy Society Membership Benefits  Invitation to an annual VIP recognition event hosted by the COTC president  Special 1971 Legacy Society gift  Recognition in COTC’s annual Impact Report  Recognition on COTC’s 1971 Legacy Society webpage  ...

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Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Short-Term Certificate

Autumn Semester DNTL-101 *# EFDA 1 4   Total 4 Spring Semester DNTL-102 *# EFDA 2 4   Total 4 Total Hours Required Total Credit Hours Required for this Certificate:  8 ​Helpful Information * Course may have prerequisites. Please check the course descripti ...

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Benjamin Anyigbavor
Benjamin Anyigbavor and his wife Suzzie walk across campus in their scrubs.

When he moved to the United States from his home country of Ghana, Ben Anyigbavor had a degree in geodetic engineering from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and 10 years of experience in land surveying. In terms of careers, the healthcar ...

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The John Gilbert Reese Center
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Offering unparalleled, customized service in concert with state-of-the art technology, the beautifully designed John Gilbert Reese Center is the ideal site for you next event. ...

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Adena Recreation Center Alumni Membership
Workout machines at the Adena Recreation Center

Working out at the Adena Recreation Center can help improve your health and keep you motivated! In addition to helping you to burn fat and calories, cardiovascular exercise also helps to strengthen your heart and prevent against risky medical conditions. ...

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Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Short-Term Certificate

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New Hires
An instructor standing between two students  points to machinery in the engineering lab.

Find resources to help you get started in your new position. ...

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Current Managers
An advisor sits next to a student in conversation.

Find resources for hiring and performance management. ...

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COTC is Tobacco-Free

As a part of our commitment to the health and well-being of faculty, staff, students and visitors, all COTC campuses are 100% tobacco-free. Tobacco-Free Policy ...

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Current Employees (Faculty and Staff)
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Find information on benefits, employees resource groups, and HR policies and forms.  ...

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Equal Employment for Individuals with Disabilities

It is the policy of COTC that discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities is prohibited. Pursuant to the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), Titles I and II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and Section 504 of the Reh ...

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Verification

Students who apply for Federal Financial Aid may be selected for a process called verification and must submit documents to confirm the information reported on the FAFSA is accurate. ...

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Financial Aid Forms

Find forms required for verification, appeals and other situations related to paying for college. ...

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Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can I complete the respiratory therapy technology associate degree? Students who enroll full time will complete the respiratory therapy technology associate degree in two years. Can I take classes online or face-to-face? Students are required ...

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Blue Line Superhero Run
A man running on a path through campus gives a thumbs up.

The Blue Line Superhero Run, a collaboration between COTC and the Licking County Sheriff's Office (LCSO), honors law enforcement personnel as they begin National Police Week. Proceeds from the Blue Line Superhero Run will benefit COTC's Officer ...

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Group Tours
An aerial view of the Newark campus.

This is the best way for students to learn and experience what our school is all about. Schedule a group tour at any of our four campuses! Schedule Tour ...

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Air Force GEM Program
A woman in an Air Force camouflage uniforms is seated at a desk with one hand resting on an open laptop and the other holding paper.

Central Ohio Technical College is a proud partner in the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) General Education Mobile (GEM) program. As part of the GEM program, COTC offers general education courses to active duty airmen and guardians who are pursui ...

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Naomi Nichols
Portrait of Naomi Nichols in front of the COTC Gateway enrollment center.

Naomi Nichols’ educational journey didn’t start at COTC. She originally enrolled in a four-year university majoring in psychology, but she didn’t feel like she was getting the one-on-one attention necessary to be successful. That’s when she found her way ...

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COTC Student Awarded Intel Scholarship and Tour of Arizona Facility
Portrait of Lexi McPeck standing next to a COTC logo on the wall of the Pataskala campus.

Alexis McPeck received the Intel Scholarship for Women in Technology, awarded to only 25 women in Ohio who enroll in an associate degree or one-year certificate program in semiconductor manufacturing. ...

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COTC Semiconductor Engineering Students Visit Cleanroom
Students observe in cleanroom laboratory.

In collaboration with Neurxstem and Heath-Newark-Licking County Port Authority, COTC students are one of the first in the region to get hands-on laboratory experience in the semiconductor field.  ...

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