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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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 ...

Student Spotlight - 03/15/2024 - 12:03pm

After conducting a thorough study of the needs of the district, the Board of Trustees submitted the Official Plan for the creation of the Central Ohio Technical Institute on January 26, 1971, and received its charter from the Ohio Board of Regents on Febr ...

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Joe Hess has always been a writer, specifically a poet. This passion has carried him through his creative and professional journeys alike, though it wasn’t a straightforward path to teaching and, soon, publishing. ...

Post - 05/01/2024 - 12:51pm

While she knew she wanted to pursue a career in healthcare, Melanie Gibson hasn’t had a straight path to her dream position. Gibson is a currently pursuing her associate degree in nursing at Central Ohio Technical College (COTC), but it wasn’t her first s ...

Student Spotlight - 04/15/2024 - 7:28am

Central Ohio Technical College is undertaking a definitive shift in how we guide, support, teach, and care for our students. The 2022-24 biennial completion plan reflects the strategic goals of the institution during this two-year period. Additionally, th ...

Pod - 12/15/2020 - 9:10am

Emeritus status is awarded to retired trustees, faculty and staff in recognition of their distinguished careers. ...

Post - 01/29/2024 - 2:46pm

Inspiration comes from everywhere, which is certainly the case for Mir Arif, adjunct English faculty at Central Ohio Technical College (COTC). Arif didn’t start his educational journey with sights set on teaching – or even English. His original major at t ...

Post - 06/03/2024 - 8:13am

These departments and services are shared with The Ohio State University at Newark. The business and finance office is located on the Newark Campus in Hodges Hall. Services include accounting, budget, payroll and purchasing. ...

Overview - 10/20/2020 - 7:12pm

For some, Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is the beginning of their professional journey. For others, it’s a legacy they carry throughout their lives. For mother and daughter Billi Gross and Matayah Berry, it’s both. ...

Student Spotlight - 05/20/2024 - 1:51pm

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Pod - 03/17/2021 - 5:45am

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are voluntary, employee-initiated groups of The Ohio State University at Newark and/or Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) faculty and staff who share common interests, issues, backgrounds, characteristics or pursuits. Oh ...

Post - 05/24/2024 - 11:29am

To Justin Glass, a first-year student pursuing his associate degree in business management technology, COTC “feels homey.” Glass joined the Marine Corps when he was 20 and served eight years. As his time in the Marines was ending, Glass and his fellow sol ...

Student Spotlight - 06/18/2024 - 6:12am

A part-time faculty member is a COTC instructor who ordinarily teaches 12 or fewer contact hours during any semester of the academic year. Part-time faculty appointments may be made to any of COTC’s four campuses located in Newa​rk, Coshocton, Mount Verno ...

Post - 11/02/2020 - 2:31pm

COTC offers several transfer degrees and career-ready associate degrees and certificates in full at the Pataskala campus* through a combination of in-person and remote learning.**  Individual general education courses for COTC’s 50+ programs or transfer-f ...

Post - 05/11/2021 - 10:16am

The Advancement Office coordinates, manages and implements fundraising efforts from public and private sources to make scholarships available and advance key programmatic initiatives; works with the campus community to determine institutional fundraising ...

Overview - 08/25/2020 - 2:16pm

The Coshocton County Young Leader of the Year Award is presented by Central Ohio Technical College to a community leader who has demonstrated a commitment to Coshocton County early in his/her career. ...

Post - 09/16/2020 - 2:48pm

The Pataskala campus is located on the northwest corner of East Broad Street and Taylor Road. Additionally, some courses are held at the Pataskala City Administration Building. Pataskala Campus Address: 8660 E. Broad. St Reynoldsburg OH 43068 Building Hou ...

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The office plays a critical role in supplying data to departments and programs for the program review process. The office also houses a copy of all program reviews for college accreditation purposes. ...

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President John M. Berry, PhD John M. Berry, PhD, assumed the role of COTC president on January 1, 2019, and is the college’s second sole president. He was unanimously selected by the COTC Board of Trustees after a nationwide search. Having previously serv ...

Overview - 10/12/2020 - 8:37am

The college has identified the following set of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as important items that monitor, at a glance, progress relative to its stated mission and strategic goals. Performance is measured annually and in comparison to a carefully ...

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This plan is the result of a year-long collaborative effort involving input from faculty, staff, students, community members and the Board of Trustees. Together, we have identified priorities and developed strategic goals that build on our strong foundati ...

Overview - 12/06/2024 - 11:09am

Perrine is pursuing her associate degree in business, as well as certificates in management and office administration. She’s worked in offices in some capacity for nearly 13 years, and enrolled with 20 credit hours under her belt. ...

Student Spotlight - 07/17/2024 - 7:00am

Sonja Darsee, both a first-generation college student and a first-generation Hungarian American, used to work in data entry. “I just felt like it was mundane, doing the same thing over and over,” she said. “I just wanted to be in a field that felt more re ...

Student Spotlight - 02/11/2025 - 11:23am

COTC's Coshocton campus is the official GED test site (Pearson VUE certified) for Coshocton County. For those who want help preparing for the GED test, free GED test preparation classes are offered at COTC's Coshocton campus through a partnershi ...

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Post - 01/29/2024 - 2:42pm

Central Ohio Technical College approves, issues and maintains all college-wide policies using a consistent process and format. A college-wide process provides continuity, ease of access and understanding, and transparent guidance to the college community. ...

Post - 11/10/2020 - 10:11am

Brian Boehmer, superintendent of facilities and support services;  David Brillhart, EdD, vice president for business and finance;  Sanath Kumar, PhD, director of marketing and public relations;  Jacqueline Parrill, EdD, vice president and chief of staff;  ...

Post - 12/21/2022 - 2:03pm

The COTC Board of Trustees is charged by the Ohio Legislature with the responsibility of governing the college. Appointees of the board of trustees shall be qualified electors residing in the Central Ohio Technical College district. By charter granted by ...

Overview - 08/22/2020 - 5:01pm