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Students Will Find Enhanced Research and Career-Training Opportunities at New STEM Center

The new John and Mary Alford Center for Science and Technology on the shared Newark campus of The Ohio State University and Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) was dedicated on August 13 at a public ribbon-cutting ceremony and will open for classes this ...

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COTC Joins Achieving the Dream Network

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) has joined the 2021 cohort of the Achieving the Dream (ATD) Network, a coalition of more than 300 colleges in 45 states and the District of Columbia dedicated to improving student success. ...

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COTC EMT Basic Certificate Helped Kathleen Schlabach Get Closer to Her Dream Career

As a child, Kathleen (Katie) Schlabach watched the firefighter squads and trucks leaving the fire station across from their home with great interest. ...

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COTC Serves More Students, Adds Degrees and Certificates at Renovated Pataskala Campus
College and government representatives cut the ribbon in front of the newly dedication COTC Pataskala campus.

A $4.2 million renovation has transformed the Pataskala campus of Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) into a welcoming teaching and learning facility with innovative and collaborative spaces to engage students, faculty and staff. ...

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100% of COTC Radiologic Science Technology Graduates Pass Certification Exam
Three students, two female and one male, observe a female instructor demonstrate radiologic science technology techniques on a female student

All of the 2021 graduates from the Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) radiologic science technology program passed the American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT) certification exam on their first attempt. Faculty believe the 100% pass rate is ...

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Free Community Book Club and Discussion with Author
Book Cover Image with title Playing Indian. Clouds in background with image of Native American wearing a feather headdress at forefront.

Members of the community are invited to participate in One Book, One Community, a free community book club hosted by The Ohio State University at Newark and Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) in partnership with the public library systems of Licking Co ...

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A Minority Affair

Meet departments on campus with a diverse focus that you may have not heard about or gotten the chance to know. Join us for an engaging event that allows everyone to meet different departments in speed like (dating) sessions for quick tips and tidbits abo ...

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Dia De Los Muertos Art Tour

The Sofia Quintero Art and Cultural Center is a non-profit Latino art organization working to promote and share Latino culture in the Toledo, Ohio area. Every year they host a large Dia De Los Muertos celebration that is steeped in culture, heritage, and ...

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The Hook Up

Discuss hooking-up, sexual assault, bystander intervention and how gender stereotypes contribute to rape culture and harm survivors. McConnell Hall, 929 Sharon Valley Road, event space ...

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SOURCE Fair

Learn about the more than 20 student resources available on campus. Be entered to win a Nintendo Switch. John L. and Christine Warner Library and Student Center Lobby ...

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Learn about COTC’s Digital Media Design Program at Upcoming Virtual Visit

Design your future in Central Ohio Technical College’s (COTC) digital media design (DMD) technology program.  Learn more about degree and certificate options in DMD at an upcoming virtual visit on Nov. 2, from 6 – 7 p.m. that will feature a faculty meet a ...

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Jacob Ward
Jacob Ward and his wife, Emi.

Thirteen years after starting a degree at a different college, Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) student Jacob Ward is pursuing an Associate of Applied Science in Digital Media Design Technology to redefine his career. “I like the idea of creating and ...

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Learn about COTC’s Healthcare Programs at an Upcoming Visit Day

Care for the community with a degree or certificate from Central Ohio Technical College (COTC).  ...

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Enroll this Fall in COTC's Accelerated Courses

There's still time to enroll at Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) this fall. Registration is open for the college's second-term accelerated courses, which start Oct. 18. Accelerated classes allow students to earn the same college credit as f ...

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Admissions

Regular admission to a degree or certificate program is open to all who have earned a high school diploma, completed homeschooling at the secondary level or passed the General Education Development (GED) test. COTC may also grant prior-learning credit for ...

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Admissions

Regular admission to a degree or certificate program is open to all who have earned a high school diploma, completed homeschooling at the secondary level or passed the General Education Development (GED) test. COTC may also grant prior-learning credit for ...

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COTC Accepting Nominations for Alumni Awards

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. ...

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COTC to Host 50th Anniversary Family-Friendly Drive-In Movie “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”

As part of its 50th-anniversary celebration, Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) invites all members of the public to a free, family-friendly drive-in movie featuring the original “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” on Saturday, October 9, at 7 p.m. ...

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Potawatomi Removals: Forced and “Voluntary”

Potawatomi Removals: Forced and "Voluntary" Zoom Webinar on Monday, Oct 11 at 7 p.m. The removals of many Potawatomi from the land regions of around southern Lake Michigan – the result of socio-political, cultural conflict, and diminishing resou ...

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Tell Us About You

New CCP Student Complete the free COTC application (you may need to create an account first). Request an official high school transcript with an unweighted GPA be submitted to COTC one of the following ways: Emailed directly from high school personnel to  ...

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Tell Us About You

New CCP Student Complete the free COTC application (you may need to create an account first). Private school students must apply for funding through the state of Ohio to participate in CCP. Students must email a copy of their funding letter from the state ...

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Tell Us About You

New CCP Student Complete the free COTC application (you may need to create an account first). Home school students must  apply for funding through the state of Ohio  to participate in CCP. Students must email a copy of their funding letter from the state ...

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Staff Members Honored for Contributions to Campus
COTC President John M. Berry, 2021 Diversity Award Winner Karess Gilcrease and Ohio State Newark Dean/Director William L. MacDonald.

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark recently honored two campus employees with special awards. ...

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Redefine What's Possible
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COTC offers multiple pathways to college and career success.  Gain hands-on, applicable experience to begin working in the field or transfer your credits toward a bachelor’s degree program. Whatever your goal, we equip you with the knowledge and confidenc ...

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Sexual Violence Prevention and Response

​Sexual Violence Education & Support We are the area within the Office of Student Life that addresses situations of sexual assault, stalking, intimate partner abuse, and sexual harassment. We cover the prevention and the education aspect, as well as t ...

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Adiza Okine
Adiza Okine in the classroom at COTC.

From Africa to Ohio, Central Ohio Technical College student Adiza Okine has found a supportive community that will help her achieve her career goals. After moving to Newark five years ago, she realized that she could pursue a degree in information technol ...

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Fast track your career

At COTC, you gain hands-on, applicable experience to begin working in the field or to transfer those credits toward a bachelor’s degree program. Whatever your goal, we equip you with the knowledge and confidence to redefine what’s possible. Get job ready ...

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Military and Veteran Students

Military and Veteran students may have some additional benefits available. ...

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COTC Knox Campus Town Hall and 50th Anniversary Reception

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) invites all members of the Knox County community to join COTC President John M. Berry, PhD, at the college’s second annual Knox Campus Town Hall, followed by a presidential reception to celebrate COTC’s 50th anniversa ...

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Central Ohio Technical College Announces First Bachelor’s Degree

While Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) celebrates its 50th year of higher education in central Ohio, the college is planning a brand-new venture: COTC will debut its first baccalaureate degree. ...

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