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Comisford Reaches Service Milestone
Tom Comisford portrait.

evolution in the engineering technology department during his tenure. In 2015, Comisford was part of a team ...

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COTC Recognizes Legends of Loyalty Award Recipients
The Legends of Loyalty Award recipients stand in a line next to each for a portrait.

second president of COTC from 1980 to 1994. During his 14-year tenure, he increased enrollment; added ...

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Robert A. Barnes, PhD
Portrait of Robert and Betty Barnes in their home.

905% during Barnes’ tenure. Barnes retired from higher education in 1979 but continues to be an ardent ...

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Benjamin Anyigbavor
Benjamin Anyigbavor and his wife Suzzie walk across campus in their scrubs.

recommended COTC to her husband, recognizing that the skills he’d acquired during his time in Ghana could ...

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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.

something I wanted to pursue.” Really pursuing it proved difficult. Kinser started at COTC during the ...

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Law Enforcement- Accelerated Peace Officer Basic Training Short-Term Certificate

the minimum required; and 2) for the termination of the services of unsatisfactory students  during or ...

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Law Enforcement- Evening Peace Officer Basic Training Short-Term Certificate

the minimum required; and 2) for the termination of the services of unsatisfactory students during or ...

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Law Enforcement- Accelerated Peace Officer Basic Training Short-Term Certificate

the minimum required; and 2) for the termination of the services of unsatisfactory students  during or ...

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Law Enforcement- Evening Peace Officer Basic Training Short-Term Certificate

the minimum required; and 2) for the termination of the services of unsatisfactory students during or ...

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Law Enforcement- Accelerated Peace Officer Basic Training Short-Term Certificate

the minimum required; and 2) for the termination of the services of unsatisfactory students  during or ...

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Law Enforcement- Evening Peace Officer Basic Training Short-Term Certificate

the minimum required; and 2) for the termination of the services of unsatisfactory students during or ...

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Award Winners, New Scholarships Announced
Fifteen students who received a scholarship from the Reese family stand in the J. Gilbert Reese Center.

during the 2025-26 academic year. ...

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Welcome to the Gateway

Pataskala Gateway has in-person staff at the front desk to assist students during regular business hours. ...

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COTC Celebrates Spring Commencement with Milestone Achievements

commencement ceremony, during which two esteemed graduates gave a keynote speech. Ally Simon spoke to her ...

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Counseling Scheduling and Resources

740.364.9578 during business hours to schedule an appointment. Additional Crisis Resources Ohio State ...

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Jacob Ward
Jacob Ward and his wife, Emi.

COTC have been positive so far, and his GPA during his first semester earned him a spot on the Dean’s ...

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Learn about COTC’s Healthcare Programs at an Upcoming Visit Day

tour labs and engage with current faculty during a Healthcare Visit Day.  COTC degree and certificate ...

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Six Honored with COTC Legends of Loyalty Awards
Legends of Loyalty award recipients standing in line.

students to overcome financial barriers to degree completion. During her 25-year tenure, she has built ...

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Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology

five clinical rotations that are typically two or three days per week during the daytime. Earn ...

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Toby Starr
Toby Starr

settles into its place at the center of the Silicon Heartland. Building on the skills he honed during his ...

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Student-Centered Support

assistance, addressing critical areas such as mental health support, and staffing classes during off-peak ...

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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.

a dynamic and supportive space for personal growth, academic success and professional fulfillment. During ...

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Contact our Team
Krista Dickinson headshot.

Location and Hours Student Resource Center coordinators are available walk-in only during open ...

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AIM

within three business days of receipt to schedule a Welcome Meeting. 4: Welcome Meeting During the ...

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Student Life Disability Services

Student Life Disability Services (SLDS) is a support resource for Central Ohio Technical College students. SLDS provides academic resources and services to reduce disability-related barriers and ensure students access to an equitable learning environment. ... COTC Disability Services Student Handbook: questions or encounter any issues during this process, contact SLDS promptly as needed. Course Accessibility ...

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COTC Announces Remote, Hybrid and Online Options for Spring Semester

safety of students, faculty and staff. Online – Online courses are not offered during a specific day and ...

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COTC and Ohio State Newark Student Leaders Honored
Young african-american person smiling at camera, Ohio State Newark student Sage Anderson

development. Other awards that were given during the ceremony included: Outstanding Student Organization of the ...

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HECC Cross-Registration Program
HECC Logo

must make an appointment with the HECC Representative in the Office of the Registrar during the ...

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Italian Immersion Program

Project (YPP) group will help translate. However, you can expect to learn some Italian during the ...

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Dropping, Withdrawing and Non-Attendance

withdraws or stops attending classes during the semester, they may be required to return some of the ... chart of how aid is adjusted when credit hours change.: a class any time during the semester, his aid will be reduced or cancelled. ♦ This policy does not apply ...

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