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COTC Catalyst, or TC the cat, represents our values, mission and the impact we make on students and ...

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COTC Premieres Viewpoint Feature and Launches New Mascot
TC a blue cat with a yellow cape appears on stage next to COTC President John Berry in front of an audience.

represent that spirit.” Those near COTC’s Newark campus are encouraged to visit and keep an eye out for TC ...

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Adena Recreation Center

The Adena Recreation Center includes a cardiovascular area, free weights, a multipurpose room for group classes and a gymnasium. The state-of-the-art recreation and fitness facility is free to students, faculty and staff. Alumni memberships are available ... Download the June 2026 calendar: 0 A M- H ea rt H appy 12:3 0 P M- K a pota M ud ra a nd Fo ot S tr e tc h es M in i 4:4 5 P M- H ea rt ...

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Emergency Medical Technician Basic
EMS students secure a mannequin to a stretcher.

This program is discontinued and no longer accepting new students. ... Knox Technical Center admission checklist: Knox Technical Center: Complete K TC application/Fee ...

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LGBTQ+ Resources

LGBTQ+ Resources ... LGBTQ+ Resources: https://www.c otc.edu/c omplaints-and-c onc erns https://www.as ex uality.org/ http://thes afez oneprojec t.c ...

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Fire with EMT
Ohio Fire Academy Logo

Why Choose COTC? Job Readiness Students who pursue the Fire with Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate gain entry-level skills in both firefighting and emergency medical services. Many fire stations seek students with skills in both firefighting ... Knox Technical Center Requirements: Knox Technical Center: Complete K TC application/Fee ...

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Emergency Medical Technician Basic

COTC offers initial EMT courses in conjunction with our affiliated partners at CTEC of Licking County, Knox County Career Center, and the Ohio Fire Academy. EMS 120 is a 7-credit hour/one-semester course. Students completing the course will be eligible to ... Knox Technical Center requirements: Knox Technical Center: Complete K TC application/Fee ...

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Fire with EMT
A student in firefighter uniform boards a fire truck.

This program is discontinued and no longer accepting new students. ... Knox Technical Center EMT checklist: Knox Technical Center: Complete K TC application/Fee ...

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Domestic Violence Resources

Domestic Violence Resources ... Domestic Violence Resources: (740) 344- 9291 https://v ic tims erv ic es ofeas tc entralohio.c om/ Franklin County Name: Phone ...

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Syllabus- College-Wide Policies and Important Links

College-Wide Policies All students should be aware of the college-wide policies listed below. Please refer to the website for a full list of  college academic policies.   College Mission To meet the technical education and training needs of students and e ... Student Handbook: Mission Statement of the Office of Student Life The Office of Student Life at CO TC and Ohio State Newark ...

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COTC Prior Years Academic Calendar

Please note that from Autumn Quarter 1971 through Summer Quarter 2012, COTC operated under the Quarter system.  Beginning August 22, 2012, COTC began operating under the Semester system. ... COTC 2020-2021 Academic Calendar: HOLIDAY- NO Classes. All CO TC Offices and Laboratories Closed- President's Day Observed Fri DECEMBER ...

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Student Employment Resources

Federal Work-Study Information ... Student Employment Retirement Information: when not meeting the following criteria, retirement contributions must be withheld. At CO TC the ...

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Social Work Assistant
A young woman leans over with her hands around the shoulders of an older woman.

Associate of Applied Science Social Work Assistant 63 Credit Hours   Location Newark, Coshocton, Knox, Pataskala Format Online       Admission Open enrollment Financial Aid Eligible Yes       Accreditation CSHSE Credentials Earned SWA and HS-BCP; potentia ... The Ohio State University — BSSW: t u m n S em es t er Y ea r 1 (C O TC) S p r in g S em es t er Y ea r 1 (C O TC) C o u r s e R eq u ir em en ...

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Newsletter

... July-September 2013: tc.edu /cot cire Re cen t Online Resource s Include: Summer 2013 Stud ent Body Demographics Graduates by ...

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Institutional Planning Resources

... Goal Status Report - December 2025: processes to support instructors throughout their first year with CO TC. During fall semester, the Teaching ...

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New Hire Resources

New Hire Paperwork​ For smooth processing into our payroll system, please complete in ink the required forms below, and return them: ... Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Notice: Human Resources CO TC 11. Phone number (if different from above) 12. Email address Here is some basic ...

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Faculty Handbook

The Faculty Handbook is a reference for Central Ohio Technical College faculty members concerning college policies, administrative information and procedures, and general information deemed to be useful to college personnel. The handbook is designed to pr ... Download the 2026-27 Faculty Handbook: Faculty/CO TC. Where applicable, references to the CBA are noted throughout the handbook for clarity. Central ...

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Phi Theta Kappa Chapter Welcomes New Inductees
PTK inductees, COTC staff and TC the cat mascot attend an induction ceremony for new members.

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 ...

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Strategic Plan
Dr. Berry and TC the cat mascot give a thumbs up outside the COTC Coshocton campus.

A message from the president It is my pleasure to introduce our new Strategic Plan for 2025-2029: "Catalysts in Action: Transforming Lives and Building Communities." This plan is the result of a year-long collaborative effort involving input fro ...

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Strategic Plan
Dr. Berry and TC the cat mascot give a thumbs up outside the COTC Coshocton campus.

This plan is the result of a year-long collaborative effort involving input from faculty, staff, students, community members and the Board of Trustees. Together, we have identified priorities and developed strategic goals that build on our strong foundati ...

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Students Inducted Into International Honor Society
Students and staff gather around TC the cat mascot at the Phi Theta Kappa induction ceremony.

Alpha Theta Zeta (ATZ), Central Ohio Technical College’s (COTC) chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society, held an induction ceremony for new members on Saturday, April 5. ...

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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.

Consider these characteristics as you read the stories comprising the 2025 Impact Report. Each one is proof that with a mindset of tenacity and resilience, we can truly become better versions of ourselves. ...

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Impact Report
Four students gather around the COTC mascot, TC the cat, on a bridge at the Newark campus.

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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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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Affordable College Education
Two students stand, one holding up her index finger to say number one,  on either side of TC the blue cat mascot of COTC.

COTC's tuition is already below average of all community colleges in Ohio, but we make attending college even more affordable by awarding more than $1.35 million in scholarships each year. Residents of Licking, Coshocton and Knox counties may attend ...

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Newark Collab Cast podcast
Text Newark Collab Cast with images of COTC's mascot, TC the cat, and Ohio State Newark's mascot, Brutus Buckeye.

This brand-new podcast explores topics important to our shared campus, featuring the experts that make it run so smoothly. New episodes drop every third week of the month. Listen on YouTube   Listen on Apple Podcasts ...

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