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Program Accreditation

The RN to BSN program is currently in the candidacy phase of the initial accreditation process with the ​Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta ...

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COTC Awarded 2024-25 Military Friendly School Silver Status
Military Friendly silver badge for 2024-25.

COTC has been awarded a silver status as a small public school, meaning we are within 20% of the 10th-ranked organization. Along with being recognized as a Military Friendly School, COTC has been published and recognized in GIJOBS Magazine. ...

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RN to BSN
A nursing student gives medicine to a mannequin in the nursing lab.

The online RN to BSN program is for registered nurses who have earned their associate degree in nursing and are looking to advance their nursing career by earning a bachelor’s degree in nursing.  ...

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Melanie Gibson
Portrait of Melanie Gibson at the Coshocton campus.

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 ...

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Independence Day Concert and Fireworks
Fireworks explode over the campus while onlookers watch from the campus lawn.

In collaboration with our generous community sponsors, the Gilbert Reese Family Foundation, Central Ohio Technical College and The Ohio State University at Newark warmly welcome you to the Independence Day Concert and Fireworks held annually on July 3. Th ...

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Blue Line Superhero Run
Licking Memorial Health Systems logo.

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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Emeritus Honorees
Portrait of Sarah Reese Wallace standing outside Founders Hall.

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

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Mir Arif
Portrait of Mir Arif inside the COTC Pataskala campus.

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 ...

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Federal Pell Grant

The Federal Pell Grant  is free assistance funded by the federal government. Recipients must be enrolled in an undergraduate program leading to a certificate, associate’s or bachelor degree and meet all other required eligibility criteria. ...

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Two Faculty Retire, Rewarded Faculty Emeritus Status
Portrait of Sandra Siegrist and Scott Wilson inside Hodges Hall of COTC's Newark campus.

Professor Scott E. Wilson worked at COTC for 44 years, teaching both English and communication courses during that time. Professor Sandra Siegrist, a mathematics faculty member, has been with the college for 38 years, for a combined 82 years of service. ...

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Program Accreditation Information
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  Associate Degree in Nursing Program Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. The 2020 survey resulted in continuing accreditation. 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, Georgia 30326 Phone: 404.975.5000 Fax: 404.975.502 ...

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Accreditation Information
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Dedicated to excellence in nursing education, the National League for Nursing is the preferred membership organization for nurse faculty and leaders in nursing education. Approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing Whose mission is is to actively safeguard the ...

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Billi Gross and Matayah Berry
Portrait of Billi Gross and Matayah Berry at COTC's Coshocton campus.

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. ...

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COTC Radiologic Science Technology Program's Grading Scales

Grading Scale: RAD Didactic Courses Final grades will be assigned as follows: 93.0 – 100 A 90.0 – 92.9 A- 87.0 – 89.9 B+ 83.0 – 86.9 B 80.0 – 82.9 B- 77.0 – 79.9 C+ 75.0 – 76.9 C Unacceptable: 70.0 – 74.9 C- 67.0 – 69.9 D+ 63.0 – 66.9 D 60.0 – 62.9 D- 59. ...

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New Associate of Arts in Education Degree Launched

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is excited to announce the launch of our new Associate of Arts in Education concentration this autumn semester, making it the college’s eighth Associate of Arts pathway. The Associate of Arts programs are designed to ...

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Annual Independence Day Concert and Fireworks

The Gilbert Reese Family Foundation, Central Ohio Technical College (COTC), The Ohio State University at Newark, and our community sponsors invite the public to join us for a fun-filled evening of music and entertainment. ...

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Associate of Arts Pathways

Associate of Arts Students who want to pursue a bachelor's degree and have an interest in the arts generally can complete an Associate of Arts without an area of concentration which allows them to take courses in a variety of areas.  Associate of Art ...

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COTC staff graduate Ohio Leadership Academy for Student Success
Graduates of the Ohio Leadership Academy for Student Success gather.

Graduating as fellows are John Davenport, PhD, dean of students, and Kendrah Cunningham, PhD, nursing program administrator. The academy, sponsored by the Ohio Association of Community Colleges (OACC), annually gathers midlevel faculty and staff for a yea ...

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Thomas Comisford, BSLA

Credentials BS, Landscape Architecture, The Ohio State University, 1991 ...

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Tressa Arnold, MSW, LISW-S, HS-BCP

MSW, The Ohio State University, 1992 BSW, The Ohio State University, 1991 ...

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Kris Bowman, DNP, RN

Credentials DNP, Northern Kentucky University, 2020 MSN, Walden University, 2012 MEd, Educational Administration, Ashland University, 2008 BSN, Ohio University, 1999 AAS, Nursing, Ohio University, 1997 AAS, Respiratory Therapy, West Virginia Northern Comm ...

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June (Annie) Carpenter, EdD, RN

EdD, Education and Leadership in Healthcare, 2019 MSN, University of Phoenix, 2009 BSN, University of Phoenix, 2007 AAS, Nursing, Ohio University, 1994 ...

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Kimberly Cook, MSN, RN

Credentials MSN, Ohio University, 2010 BSN, Ohio University, 2007 AAS, Nursing, Ohio University, 1993 ...

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Susan Cooperider, EdD, RN

Credentials EdD, Education and Leadership in Healthcare, Nebraska Methodist College, 2020 MSN, Nursing, Indiana Wesleyan University, 2010 BSN, Ohio University, 2007 AAS, Nursing, Technology, Central Ohio Technical College, 1996 ...

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Laura Garrett, MSN, RN

MSN, Indiana Wesleyan University, 2013 BSN, Ohio University, 1999 AAS, Nursing, Ohio University, 1995 ...

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Kim Gates, MS

Credentials MS, Nursing Education, Mount Carmel College of Nursing, 2016 BSN, Ohio University, 1993 AS, Nursing, Ohio University, 1987 ...

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Kimberly Goudy, PhD

Credentials MBA, Executive Management, Ashland University, 2002 PhD, Business Management, Northcentral University, 2015 BS, Marketing, Franklin University, 1998 ...

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Sarah Grandstaff, BAS

BAS, Radiology, Siena Heights University, 2016 AAS, Radiologic Science Technology, Central Ohio Technical College, 2014 ...

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Megan Hendershot, DNP, RN

Credentials DNP, Post University, 2023 MSN, Nursing Education, Indiana Wesleyan University, 2014 BSN, Nursing, Chamberlain College of Nursing, 2010 AAS, Nursing, Central Ohio Technical College, 2006 ...

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Eric Jorrey, MA

Credentials MA, Sociology, Bowling Green State University, 2003 BA, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Ohio Northern University, 2001 ...

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