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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. ...

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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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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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Karen Vargo, MA

740-755-7156 ...

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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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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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Law Enforcement Technology
A police officer basic training cadet stands among peers in conversation on the campus.

Associate of Applied Science Law Enforcement Technology 63.5 Credit Hours   Location Newark Format On campus; some online courses       Admission Open enrollment with program-specific requirements Financial Aid Eligible Yes Visit campus Contact us Apply O ...

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Associate of Arts with a concentration in Economics
A student on campus looks into the distance and smiles.

Transfer Degree Associate of Arts in Economics 64 Credit Hours   Location Newark Format On campus       Admission Open enrollment Financial Aid Eligible Yes       Transferability Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathway Visit campus Contact us Apply Overview An A ...

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Alumni Award Winners Honored
Terry Bertiaux holds his Outstanding Alumni Award certificate and glass trophy.

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) presented three alumni awards to graduates who have reached remarkable heights in their careers and shown extraordinary dedication to the communities they serve. ...

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Autumn Commencement Ceremony
Graduates in their caps and gowns stand with COTC mascot TC the cat.

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) hosted commencement on Dec. 12, celebrating graduates who completed their degree and/or certificate requirements in the summer and autumn 2025 semesters. COTC President John M. Berry, PhD, presided over the ceremony a ...

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COTC and Ohio State Newark Celebrate Partnership
TC the Central Ohio Technical College cat mascot and Brutus Buckeye stand with one arm around each other and the other held out to point a finger toward the viewer.

Since 1971, Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark have shared more than just an expansive campus — they have shared a vision to expand access to education in this community. ...

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Food pantry provides hope to hungry students
A student puts boxed food in a paper bag inside the food pantry while a staff members stands by holding more boxes.

Farhan* was hungry to improve himself upon moving to the United States as a high school senior. He always wanted to go to college, and that approach made it possible. Then he was just flat out hungry. ...

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Robert A. Montagnese
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Mr. Montagnese is President & CEO of Licking Memorial Health Systems.  He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting from Wittenberg University and a Master of Healthcare Administration from The Ohio ...

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Andrew Guanciale
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Guanciale is a Realtor with the Guanciale Group of Coldwell Banker Reality in Licking County. A native of Newark, Guanciale graduated from Newark Catholic High School and received a bachelor’s degree in business finance from Capital University. He is a th ...

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Sally Wallace Heckman
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Sally Wallace Heckman is the president and CEO of First Federal Savings in Newark. She serves on First Federal’s Board of Directors and is also a trustee of the First Federal Foundation. ...

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Sandra Danielle Schumaker, BSN, MSN

Credentials MSN, Capital University BSN, Capital University ...

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Andrea Thompson, BSAH, BSN, MSN

Credentials MSN, Mount Caramel College of Nursing BSN, The Ohio State University BS, Allied Heath, The Ohio State University ...

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Autumn 2025 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 2025 to recognize students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. ...

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A love story of institutions and the people they unite
Portrait of Mary Ellen and Lee St. John outside of a greenhouse.

Since 1971, COTC and Ohio State Newark have nurtured a special cost-shared partnership, combining resources and facilities to save money without sacrificing any student support services. Couples like the St. Johns — Mary Ellen who taught at COTC for 27 ye ...

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Fire Science Technology
A student in firefighter uniform boards a fire truck.

This program is discontinued and no longer accepting new students. ...

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Associate of Technical Studies
A student on campus looks into the distance and smiles.

Associate Degree Associate of Technical Studies 60 Credit Hours   Location Newark Format On campus       Admission Open enrollment Financial Aid Eligible Yes Visit campus Contact us Apply Overview The Associate of Technical Studies is a customized degree ...

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Human Resources
A student's hands rest on the keyboard of a laptop that has a design program on its screen.

This program is discontinued and no longer accepting new students. ...

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Justin Hinderer
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Justin Hinderer is a central Ohio business executive with more than 30 years of experience in organizational leadership, financial oversight and workforce development. ...

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COTC Offers Free College to Eligible Licking County Students

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is continuing its commitment to changing students’ lives by instituting its new Licking County Promise program. Building upon the success of the college’s existing Knox County Promise and Coshocton County Promise init ...

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COTC Increases Opportunities for Free College to Coshocton, Knox County Residents

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is expanding its Coshocton County Promise and Knox County Promise programs to offer free college tuition to more residents of Coshocton and Knox counties. As a part of its rollout of new and enhanced Promise programs, ...

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Associate of Arts with a concentration in English
A student on campus looks into the distance and smiles.

Transfer Degree Associate of Arts in English 60 Credit Hours   Location Newark Format On campus       Admission Open enrollment Financial Aid Eligible Yes       Transferability Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathway Visit campus Contact us Apply Overview An Ass ...

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Associate of Arts with a concentration in Philosophy
A student on campus looks into the distance and smiles.

Transfer Degree Associate of Arts in Philosophy 60 Credit Hours   Location Newark Format On campus       Admission Open enrollment Financial Aid Eligible Yes       Transferability Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathway Visit campus Contact us Apply Overview An ...

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