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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. ...
News - 06/24/2024 - 8:18am
- COTC staff graduate Ohio Leadership Academy for Student Success

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 ...
News - 07/03/2024 - 6:01am
- Krista Walter, MSN, RN
MSN, Chamberlain University, 2023 BSN, Chamberlain University, 2019 AAS, Nursing Technology, Central Ohio Technical College, 2013 ...
Profile - 01/23/2024 - 11:47am
- Spring Semester 2024 President’s and Dean’s Honors Lists
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) has released the President’s Honors List and the Dean’s Honors List for spring semester 2024 to recognize students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. ...
News - 07/15/2024 - 10:34am
- Justin Glass

To Justin Glass, a first-year student pursuing his associate degree in business management technology, COTC “feels homey.” Glass joined the Marine Corps when he was 20 and served eight years. As his time in the Marines was ending, Glass and his fellow sol ...
Student Spotlight - 06/18/2024 - 6:12am
- Louella Hodges Reese Hall Inauguration

The Ohio State University at Newark and Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) invite the public to join us at a public ribbon-cutting ceremony and the official opening of the newly renovated Louella Hodges Reese Hall on Wednesday, July 31, at 1:15 p.m. ...
News - 07/24/2024 - 8:45am
- COTC & C-TEC strengthen workforce development in Licking County
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and the Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County (C-TEC) offer a certificate program in fire safety and EMT that is federal grant-eligible, to help those in need pay for tuition and other costs. ...
News - 07/31/2024 - 5:40am
- Hsun-Yu (Sharon) Chuang, PhD
Assistant Professor, English and Communications No ...
Profile - 08/15/2024 - 6:16am
- Benjamin Hampshire, PhD
Assistant Professor, Social & Behavioral Sciences No ...
Profile - 08/15/2024 - 6:44am
- Lauren Mack, BS
Instructor, Radiologic Science Technology No ...
Profile - 08/15/2024 - 6:54am
- Ronald Pristera, MPA
Assistant Professor, Fire Science Technology No ...
Profile - 08/15/2024 - 7:02am
- Clarissa Ann Howard estate donation supports nursing program

Howard, a lifetime Newark resident, passed early this year at the age of 94. She had a long-standing legacy with COTC. When COTC was chartered in 1971, she played a key role in the development of COTC’s nursing program. ...
News - 08/20/2024 - 7:44am
- Alumni Awards Call for Nominations
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is accepting calls for nominations for three alumni awards: the Outstanding Alumni Award, the John C. “Jay” Barker Community Service Alumni Award and the Transitions Alumni Award. ...
News - 09/03/2024 - 7:51am
- Amy White Named 2024 Greenstein Award Recipient

The Ohio State University at Newark Dean and Director Matt Smith, PhD, and Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) President John M. Berry, PhD, presented the prestigious Julius S. and Joette Greenstein Award to Amy White on Sept. 5. ...
News - 09/06/2024 - 7:12am
- Dorian Harrison Named Diversity Award Recipient

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) President John M. Berry, PhD, and The Ohio State University at Newark Dean and Director Matthew Smith, PhD, presented the prestigious President’s and Dean/Director’s Diversity Award to Dorian Harrison, PhD, on Sept. ...
News - 09/09/2024 - 6:16am
- Employees Recognized for Length of Service
Faculty and staff of The Ohio State University at Newark and Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) were recently recognized for service milestones. ...
News - 09/11/2024 - 8:10am
- Summer Semester 2024 President’s and Dean’s Honors Lists
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) has released the President’s Honors List and the Dean’s Honors List for summer semester 2024 to recognize students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. ...
News - 09/13/2024 - 8:35am
- Legends of Loyalty Award Recipients Recognized

This year’s honorees are Brian Boehmer, Tom Comisford, the Licking County Chamber of Commerce, William L. MacDonald and Jan Tomlinson. ...
News - 09/24/2024 - 1:45pm
- Central Ohio Technical College

Consider us your close-to-home gateway to a world of potential. No matter your dreams — advancing in your career, exploring new opportunities, or pursuing your passion — we’re here to help. We award certificates, associate degrees and a bachelor's de ...
Landing Page - 04/22/2024 - 8:50am
- Sheryl Hayes, MSN, RN
MSN, Indiana Wesleyan University, 2018 BSN, Indiana Wesleyan University, 2015 AAS, Nursing, Columbus State Community College, 1987 ...
Profile - 01/23/2024 - 11:46am
- Nathalie Benitez-Boyce
benitez-boyce.1@mail.cotc.edu 740.755.7795 740.366.9285 ...
Profile - 09/27/2024 - 8:39am
- Priscilla Horning
horning.70@mail.cotc.edu ...
Profile - 08/15/2024 - 6:48am
- Licking County Photo Contest Award Winners

The Ohio State University at Newark and Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) hosted a public art photography contest that ran from May through July. Community members were encouraged to submit photos of public art in six categories, including sculpture, ...
News - 10/04/2024 - 12:08pm
- Speaker proposal submissions now open for Intercultural Relations Conference
The Community Intercultural Relations Conference (CIRC) committee is now accepting proposals for the 16th annual conference on Friday, April 11, 2025. CIRC is introducing concurrent breakout sessions at the conference and inviting proposals for breakout s ...
News - 09/04/2024 - 8:59am
- Peace Officer Graduates Sworn In

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) saw 15 cadets graduate from the Peace Officer Basic Training (POBT) program on Friday, Sept. 26. Each cadet successfully passed the state certification exam on their first attempt and were all sworn in as sheriff depu ...
News - 10/08/2024 - 9:58am
- Faculty Present at Ohio Communication Association Conference

The Ohio Communication Association (OCA) welcomed educators and scholars from across the state, including Central Ohio Technical College’s (COTC) Assistant Professor Hsun-Yu (Sharon) Chuang, PhD, and Dean of Arts and Sciences James Jarc, EdD. As part of t ...
News - 10/09/2024 - 11:20am
- COTC Hosts Continuing Sonography Education Conference
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) hosted the Continuing Sonography Education Conference on Oct. 12, 2024. Led by the diagnostic medical sonography technology (DMS) program, this event brought together sonographers, alumni, radiology managers, students ...
News - 10/22/2024 - 9:41am
- COTC President Receives Ohio State Career Achievement Award

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) President John M. Berry, PhD, was one of two recipients of The Ohio State University’s Career Achievement Award, which honors alumni who have made outstanding contributions to their professions and a difference in the ...
News - 11/07/2024 - 2:05pm
- Phi Theta Kappa Chapter Welcomes New Inductees

PTK recognizes and encourages scholarship among two-year college students. PTK provides opportunities for the development of leadership and service, an intellectual climate and exchange of ideas, lively fellowship for scholars, and stimulation of interest ...
News - 11/25/2024 - 7:37am
- COTC Recognizes Alumni Award Recipients

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) presented three alumni awards to graduates who demonstrated remarkable achievements in their careers and have used their success to positively impact the lives of youth in the community, past and present healthcare st ...
News - 12/20/2024 - 10:06am