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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 ...
Post - 10/13/2020 - 1:57pm
- Fortifying His Future
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 ...
Post - 10/20/2025 - 11:10am
- J. Gilbert Reese Next Generation Community Leadership Award
The award is presented annually to one COTC student and one Ohio State Newark student annually in November. Each recipient receives a framed certificate, and a $2,000 scholarship is applied to their tuition for the following spring semester. ...
Post - 10/23/2024 - 6:52am
- Handling the Pressure
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. ...
Post - 10/20/2025 - 12:32pm
- A Bred-in-the-Bone Curiosity
Shaun Lewis’ life was shaped by a couple of car crashes. His perseverance since has shaped the strength, spirit and success he displays today. ...
Post - 10/20/2025 - 12:42pm
- Paving His Own Way
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. ...
Post - 10/20/2025 - 1:48pm
- COTC Recognizes Legends of Loyalty Award Recipients
This year’s Legends of Loyalty award winners are the Newark Campus Development Fund (NCDF), Jacqueline Parrill, Sandra Walker, and Andrea Tozzi and the Young Project. ...
News - 10/06/2025 - 9:14am
- A Seemingly Impossible Path
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
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 ...
Post - 10/20/2025 - 10:55am
- A Police Pipeline
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
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
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- Student Demographics
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- Give to COTC
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- Office of Advancement
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- Office of Marketing and Public Relations
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- Larisa Harper, PhD
harper.906@mail.cotc.edu 740-755-7160 Credentials PhD, Higher Education Administration, Ohio University MA, English, Northern Arizona University Graduate Certificate, Technical Writing, Northern Arizona University BA, English and Psychology, Ohio Universi ...
Profile - 09/10/2025 - 8:06am
- Marcie Moore, DM
moore.5604@mail.cotc.edu 740-755-7169 Credentials DM, Community College Policy and Administration, University of Maryland Global Campus MA, Adult Education, Muskingum University BS, Technical Studies, Franklin University AAB, Administrative Office Assista ...
Profile - 09/10/2025 - 8:07am
- Sarah Morrison, MEd
morrison.415@mail.cotc.edu 740-366-9209 Credentials MEd, Higher Education Administration, Ohio University BA, English, The Ohio State University ...
Profile - 10/20/2020 - 5:39pm
- Eric Veigel, MAEd
veigel.10@mail.cotc.edu 740-755-7163 Credentials MAEd, Coaching and Sport Administration BA, Electronic Mass Media Communication ...
Profile - 09/10/2025 - 8:04am
- Gregory Ferenchak, EdD, RT(R)(QM)
ferenchak.7@mail.cotc.edu 740-755-7827 Credentials EdD, Higher Education Administration, Florida International University MS, Adult Education, Old Dominion University BS, Biology, Greensboro College Certificate, Post-Graduate Studies in Radiologic Technol ...
Profile - 08/31/2023 - 1:59pm
- Karen Vargo, MA
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- Kendrah Cunningham, PhD, RN
cunningham.775@mail.cotc.edu 740-755-7269 Credentials PhD, Nursing Education, Liberty University MSN, Nursing Education, Mount Carmel College of Nursing BSN, Nursing, Mount Carmel College of Nursing ...
Profile - 11/05/2020 - 7:36pm
- Give to COTC
Making a gift of education is simple. It will enable us to further programs, facilities and learning opportunities for our greatest asset: our students. Cash gifts are fully deductible for federal income tax purposes, provided deductions are itemized. ...
Overview - 01/26/2021 - 10:10am
- Becca Saxton
Whether it was with her family to new homes, with fellow missionaries to an underserved country or with her COTC nursing cohort to different clinical sites, Becca Saxton has always been on the move. When it comes to her career, her first move was always c ...
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- Officer Thomas W. Cottrell Jr. Award for Character and Dedication to Public Service
The Officer Thomas W. Cottrell Jr. Award for Character and Dedication to Public Service was established by his mother, Melissa Osborn, and is awarded to a graduate of each COTC Peace Officer Basic Training academy to assist with equipment purchases and ot ...
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- Apply
Already started your application? Sign in. Need help? Contact the Gateway Enrollment Center. Admission Criteria Regular admission to the college is open to all who have earned a high school diploma, completed homeschooling at the secondary level, or pass ...
Overview - 11/14/2023 - 2:26pm
- Helping Veterans Build Their Next Chapter
Each Veterans Day, our nation pauses to honor the courage and sacrifice of those who have worn the uniform in defense of our freedoms. At COTC, that spirit of gratitude extends beyond a single day. Our institution’s year-round commitment to military and v ...
News - 11/07/2025 - 7:54am
- Student & Campus Life
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- Watch Us Grow
Our donors have a tremendous impact on the quality of our programs, teaching and facilities. The campus has a history of community and alumni support, which has been a great factor in its growth and development. ...
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