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Retention and Graduation Rates

Under the terms of the Student Right to Know Act, the College must maintain and report statistics on the retention rate of students and graduation rate of students in general.  For more information please go to the  National Center for Education Statistic ...

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About COTC
Aerial shot of COTC Campus

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is a state-assisted, post-secondary institution of higher education offering bachelor's degree, associate degree and certificate programs. COTC was chartered by the Ohio Board of Regents in 1971 and has been accr ...

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Strategic Priorities
Two students work on an electrical board during class at COTC.

Industry-Aligned Technical Education Tailor technical programs to meet the specific workforce needs of local businesses and industries, ensuring that graduates possess the skills and expertise required to excel in our service region’s evolving job market. ...

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Opportunity to Engage

Staff Development Committee Staff Forum Wellness Corner ...

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Campus Committees and Guidelines

Jane Camlin-Tammen Family Reserve Policies and Procedures Campus Council Equipment and Furniture Guidance for Remote Work Faculty Office Assignment Policy Space Usage Rules ...

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Denise Turner
Denise Turner smiling for a portrait.

In recognition of Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month this October, COTC celebrates the impact that the many alumni, current students and faculty of its diagnostic medical sonography technology program have on the lives of their patients. Denise Turner has ...

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Degrees and Certificates at Coshocton

COTC offers some career-ready associate degrees and certificates  in full at the Coshocton campus* through a combination of in-person and remote learning.**  Individual general education courses for COTC’s 50+ programs or transfer-friendly credit to other ...

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Mission, Vision, Purpose, Hallmarks and Values

Our strategic plan is guided by our mission: To meet the technical education and training needs of students and employers in the area. ...

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Accounting Department

The accounting department is responsible for managing the general ledger of Central Ohio Technical College and The Ohio State University at Newark, as well as adhering to financial policies and procedures. The department performs the functions of general ...

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Job Seekers

At Central Ohio Technical College (COTC), we pride ourselves in helping our students build successful futures by engaging with our industries, communities, and employers to uncover opportunities that will address workforce needs, positively influence comm ...

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Human Resources

The Office of Human Resources is committed to fostering a culture that attracts, inspires and celebrates excellence in people to ensure that Central Ohio Technical College is successful in realizing its mission. ...

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COTC Legends of Loyalty
2019 Legends of Loyalty

The Legends of Loyalty award was established by the Office of the President to identify and recognize the recipients' dedication and commitment to the college. It spotlights individuals who have, over the years, made a significant impact on the histo ...

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COTC Timeline

​​​1957 Autumn- The Ohio State University Newark established, classes were held at the old Newark High School on West Main Street 1966 October 27- Founders Hall groundbreaking ceremony 1968 October- Founders Hall opens 1971 February 19- OBR charters Centr ...

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Fortifying His Future
Travis Foster stands next to an agnitron semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

For years, Travis Foster made a living as an engineer after earning an associate degree. It’s an unusual path that started at COTC. He has learned to respond and adapt to changes in the industry, and that’s why he’s fortifying his future by pursuing two m ...

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Handling the Pressure
Portrait of Affiong Hawkins in front of COTC's Pataskala campus.

Affiong Hawkins’ hands have been her hallmark. She has used them both to soothe and to save. Throughout her journey into nursing — filled with pauses and the perseverance to stick with it — COTC has provided a huge helping hand. ...

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A Bred-in-the-Bone Curiosity
Shaun White wears scrubs and stands in front of an x-ray machine in COTC's radiologic science technology lab.

Shaun Lewis’ life was shaped by a couple of car crashes. His perseverance since has shaped the strength, spirit and success he displays today. ...

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Paving His Own Way
James Golden stands along a country road with cornfield behind him.

James Golden III lives by a creed: “Dream big. Work hard. Become legendary.” He handled the first two stages starting at a young age. Now, as the founder and CEO of Pavement Management Group, he’s striving to achieve that elusive last step. ...

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A Seemingly Impossible Path
COTC alumna Jessica Kinser stands wearing scrubs in front of a medical building for OhioHealth where she works.

Jessica Kinser came to the podium apprehensively during COTC’s Spring 2025 commencement. She had just been deemed the ideal representative of her graduating class, but it quickly became clear why her story stood out. She put it best: “Being a student at C ...

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An Innovative Idea
Portrait of Bev Donaldson and a man sitting outside on a sunny day at a facility adorned with plants.

Bev Donaldson drove home from COTC with a dead cat in a plastic bag. She was a 17-year-old nursing student, and dissecting it as homework was her only chance at hands-on learning. Almost 50 years later, now the founder of The Inns concept and president of ...

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A Police Pipeline
Four cadets in police academy t-shirts and shorts run in a single-file line along the sidewalk on the COTC Newark campus.

COTC is a catalyst in this community — not only creating change, but continually creating solutions when change happens naturally. An innovative partnership between its Peace Officer Basic Training program and the Licking County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is ...

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Honoring Mike's Memory
Brian and Jamie Mortellaro stand outside a McDonald's restaurant.

In the 10 years since tragedy triggered their initial gift, Brian and Janine Mortellaro have funded a COTC scholarship worth more than $115,000. It’s been a contribution not just toward students’ futures, but also the future of this community, and they’re ...

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Awards and Recognition
Jennifer Roberts; Jacqueline Parrill, EdD; Sandra Walker EJD;  and Andrea Tozzi stand in a line holding their Legends of Loyalty award trophies in the lobby of the Reese Center.

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Student Demographics
A student holding a book sits outside on the COTC Newark campus.

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Office of Advancement

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Office of Marketing and Public Relations

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Impact Report

The Impact Report is an annual publication that celebrates the transformative power of education in our college community. Through compelling stories of students, alumni, donors, faculty and staff, the report highlights programs and partnerships that shap ...

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Impact Report

The Impact Report is an annual publication that celebrates the transformative power of education in our college community. Through compelling stories of students, alumni, donors, faculty and staff, the report highlights programs and partnerships that shap ...

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2025 Impact Report
COTC President John M. Berry with COTC mascot TC the cat make "thumbs up" gestures outside of Louella Hodges Reese Hall on the COTC Newark campus.

Consider these characteristics as you read the stories comprising the 2025 Impact Report. Each one is proof that with a mindset of tenacity and resilience, we can truly become better versions of ourselves. ...

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Give to COTC

Your donation supports students, alumni and facility improvements. No ...

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