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COTC Recognizes Legends of Loyalty Award Recipients
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.

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. ...

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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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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 ...

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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 ...

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Sarah Morrison, MEd

morrison.415@mail.cotc.edu 740-366-9209 Credentials MEd, Higher Education Administration, Ohio University BA, English, The Ohio State University ...

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Eric Veigel, MAEd

veigel.10@mail.cotc.edu 740-755-7163 Credentials MAEd, Coaching and Sport Administration BA, Electronic Mass Media Communication ...

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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 ...

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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   ...

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Becca Saxton
Becca Saxton stands wither her mom on the day of her pinning ceremony at COTC.

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
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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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Helping Veterans Build Their Next Chapter
Students are seated on chairs and couches in a room adorned with patriotic images that is reserved for veteran and military connected students.

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 ...

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Watch Us Grow
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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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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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Lacey McCombs
Lacey McCombs stands in front of her storefront in Coshocton.

Upon returning to civilian life — at that point a trained combat lifesaver — McCombs chose to pursue a nursing career. She enrolled at COTC’s Coshocton campus because she “loved the idea of staying local. Plus, the classes were smaller and more personable ...

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ACT® WorkKeys® Assessments

The ACT® WorkKeys® Assessment is designed to measure essential workplace skills. It is available at the Coshocton campus only to students and community members. ...

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Surgical Technology Degree Plan- Surgical Technology

Pre-Admission Course Requirements The Associate of Applied Science degree program in Surgical Technology is a selection-based program, meaning a student must APPLY to the program and then be SELECTED into the program before being able to meet graduation r ...

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Radiologic Science Technology Degree Plan

Pre-Admission Course Requirements  The Associate of Applied Science degree program in Radiologic Science Technology is a selection-based program, meaning a student must APPLY to the program and then be SELECTED into the program before being able to meet g ...

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Pharmacy Technician Certificate

​​​​The Pharmacy Technician Program is being deactivated and no new applicants are being accepted. Autumn Semester HLT-110 Medical Terminology 2 PHRM-110 Pharmacology Tech I​ 7   Total 9 Spring Semester PHRM-111 Pharmacology Tech II 9   Total 9 Total Hour ...

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Nursing Technology Certificate Plan- State Tested Nurses Aide

Pre-Admission Requirements Must be 16 years of age or older to enroll. A two-step Mantoux test for tuberculosis must be completed by the first day of class. A criminal background check (BCI) is required within six months of starting this course. Results m ...

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One Year Certificate Program in Nursing Technology- Practical Nursing

Pre-admission Course Requirements for NURPN.1YR Program The Associate of Applied Science degree program in Nursing Technology is a selection-based program, meaning a student must APPLY to the program and then be SELECTED into the program before being able ...

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Nursing Technology Degree Plan- LPN to RN

Pre-Admission Course Requirements for NURLP.AAS Program The One-Year Certificate program in Nursing Technology- Practical Nursing program is a selection-based program, meaning a student must  APPLY to the program and then be SELECTED into the program befo ...

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Nursing Technology Degree Plan- Registered Nursing for Nursing Technology

Pre-Admission Course Requirements for NUR.AAS Program The Associate of Applied Science degree program in Nursing Technology is a selection-based program, meaning a student must  APPLY to the program and then be SELECTED into the program before being able ...

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Mental Health Technician

Semester 1 PSY-100 Introduction to Psychology 3 BIO-121 Human Biology 4 SPCH-210 Small Group Communications 3   Total 10 Semester 2 PSY-200 Abnormal Psychology 3 PSY-210 Developmental Psychology 3 PHIL-200 Introduction to Ethics 3   Total 9 Total Hours Re ...

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Surgical Technology Certificate Plan

Pre-Admission Course Requirements The One Year Certificate program in Surgical Technology is a selection-based program, meaning a student must APPLY to the program and then be SELECTED into the program before being able to meet graduation requirements.  A ...

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