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Commencement Rehearsal

Location: Adena Hall gymnasium All summer and autumn 2023 graduates who plan to attend the commencement ceremony are encouraged to attend.  ...

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COTC on NBC4's Daytime Columbus
COTC on NBC4's Daytime Columbus

COTC President John Berry, PhD, sat down with NBC4's Daytime Columbus to share how the college is preparing students for the workforce of tomorrow. Watch the segment now. ...

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Commencement

Central Ohio Technical College celebrates graduates who completed degree and/or certificate requirements in summer 2023 and autumn 2023 semesters. Tickets are required for all guests.  Adena Hall Gymnasium — COTC Newark Campus Doors open at 5 p.m. Ceremon ...

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COTC Recognizes Alumni Award Recipients
Portrait of Caileigh Barker, Spencer Barker, Beth Barker, Nick Shuster, Makayla Shuster and COTC President John M. Berry, PhD.

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) presented three alumni awards to graduates who demonstrated remarkable achievements in their careers and have used their success to influence future generations of entrepreneurs, healthcare employees and public safety ...

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Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission approves COTC’s POBT program at Coshocton

We are excited to offer the Peace Officer Basic Training program in Coshocton to benefit the residents of Coshocton and neighboring counties. ...

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Christmas

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President's Day Observed

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New Year's Day

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First Day of Spring Semester

New students must apply by Jan. 1.  ...

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Martin Luther King Jr Day

No classes. Offices closed. ...

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MLK Commemoration

Register "Courage is Love" presented by Laurent Che, guest speaker/poet Location: virtual ...

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COTC Welcomes Community Collaboration in Fourth Series of Annual Town Hall Meetings

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) President John M. Berry, PhD, will be hosting a town hall meeting at each of the college’s extended campuses to discuss future plans and expansions of the institution ...

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Hollywood Murder Mystery

Using elements of short-form improv and party games, detectives will lead audience members to determine who had the means, motive and opportunity to commit the crime. Spontaneous ideas and suggestions from the audience will provide our suspects and clues. ...

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Stacey Mihalko, MSN, RN

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Teaching and Learning Center Open House

Location: Hopewell Hall 72 Meet the new director of teaching and learning, Alexander Murray, and discuss the services and professional development opportunities that will be provided through the center for the year. Light refreshments will be served.  ...

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Coffee with a Cop

Location: Warner Center main lobby Join your campus community and local law enforcement for free coffee, donuts and conversation.  Ask questions, voice concerns and get to the the officers on campus and in your community.  ...

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Autumn Semester 2023 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 autumn semester 2023 to recognize students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. ...

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Mother and Daughter Earn Same COTC Degree 20 Years Apart
Lora Smith stands next to Lydia Smith who is holding her COTC diploma after just walking across the stage at COTC's commencement ceremony in December 2022.

In 2002, an expectant Lora Smith crossed the stage to receive an associate degree in surgical technology at Central Ohio Technical College (COTC). These days the associate professor sits amongst the college’s faculty watching “her kids” in the surgical te ...

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4th Annual COTC Pataskala Campus Town Hall

COTC Pataskala Campus 8660 E. Broad St., Reynoldsburg OH President Berry will provide a state of the college address, covering a variety of prevalent and exciting topics. Hear more about the latest developments regarding each extended campus, including fu ...

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ShySpeaks

Location: Jones Event Center, McConnell Hall Shy Amos, also known as ShySpeaks, is an American hip-hop and spoken word artist. With her soulful voice, thoughtful lyrics and irrepressible confidence, Shy is winning fans from San Francisco to the UK and nat ...

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Veterans Valentine's Day

Location: Warner Center Performance Platform The Military Community Advocates and the Office of Student Life invite veterans and their family and friends to enjoy doughnuts, hot chocolate and coffee.  ...

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Kristen Eblin
Kristen Eblin in her sonography scrubs

The fall after she graduated from Chillicothe High School, Kristen Eblin started a radiologic sciences degree at a four-year university. About halfway through, she realized that she was in the wrong major at the wrong school. Fortunately, she discovered a ...

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Associate of Arts
A student on a laptop sits at the end of a row of students seated at a desk.

If you are considering a career in the arts, we recommend pursuing an Associate of Arts degree to complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree. The Associate of Arts degree requires completion of more arts and humanities courses, such as English an ...

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Associate of Science
Two students wearing safety goggles do classwork with a bunsen burner.

If you are considering a career in math, science or a STEM field, we recommend pursuing an Associate of Science degree to complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree. The Associate of Science degree requires completion of more math and science cou ...

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4th Annual COTC Knox Campus Town Hall

COTC Knox Campus Ariel Hall 236 S. Main St., Mount Vernon OH President Berry will provide a state of the college address, covering a variety of prevalent and exciting topics. Hear more about the latest developments regarding each extended campus, includin ...

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Donor Spotlight: Judy Stansbury
Judy Ratliff Stansbury portrait.

Judy Stansbury has dedicated her life to serving others. Her decades-long career as a social worker gave her the opportunity to work with vulnerable populations including children, new mothers, survivors of domestic violence and senior citizens in a varie ...

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Peace Office Basic Training Information Meeting

Learn about the demands of peace officer basic training and complete the required paperwork for the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA). Academies begin in May at the Newark and Coshocton campuses. REGISTER Additional information meeting dates: ...

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Peace Office Basic Training Information Meeting

Learn about the demands of peace officer basic training and complete the required paperwork for the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA). Academies begin in May at the Newark and Coshocton campuses. REGISTER Additional information meeting dates: ...

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Peace Office Basic Training Information Meeting

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Semiconductor Careers
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Get the Training and Knowledge You Need at COTC In collaboration with   Central Ohio’s emergence as a semiconductor hub, fueled by Intel’s arrival, presents an exciting opportunity for people of all backgrounds aspiring to pursue a career in this rapidly ...

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