Central Ohio Technical College

CENTRAL OHIO TECHNICAL COLLEGE 

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES – INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION 

2009-2010 ACADEMIC YEAR Page 1 

DOCUMENT INFORMATION 

While every effort is made to provide accurate and up-to-date information, the College reserves the right to 

change without notice statements in this document concerning rules, polices, fees, curricula, courses, and 

other materials. 

VISION 

To be the number one technical college in the state of Ohio - both quantitatively (enrollment and low tuition 

rates) and qualitatively (academic excellence). 

MISSION 

The mission of Central Ohio Technical College is to meet the technical education and training needs of 

students and employers in the area. 

COLLEGE VALUES 

In achieving its mission, Central Ohio Technical College embraces the following values: 

o Integrity caring and respect 

o Quality & Continuous Improvement 

o Student Centered Maximize student learning 

o Dependability 

o Flexibility Eliminating barriers 

o Financial Viability 

o Value the Vision 

o Diversity 

o Competency Lifelong Learning 

o Collaborations / Partnerships 

o Access 

o Enjoyment / Fun 

INSTITUTIONAL GOALS 

Central Ohio Technical College is committed to fulfilling its mission by striving to: 

Goal One: Maximize student access, learning and success. 

Goal Two: Strengthen COTC's institutional identity as a leader in technical education and technological 

innovation. 

Goal Three: Strengthen a culture that embraces the value of diversity. 

Goal Four: Foster an environment of stewardship. 

Goal Five: Continue to cultivate positive constituent relationships. 

Goal Six: Foster and advance mutually-beneficial unique relationships with The Ohio State University 

and its Newark Campus. 

Goal Seven: Sustain and strengthen a talented, high-performance workforce. 

COLLEGE OVERVIEW 

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is a public institution of higher education dedicated to providing high 

quality associate degree and certificate programs in response to current and emerging employment needs. 

COTC offers technical education and training at its campus locations in Newark, Knox, Coshocton and 

Pataskala. 

Updated 02/01/10




The Newark campus is located about 40 miles east of Columbus on a shared campus with The Ohio State 

University at Newark (Ohio State Newark). The collaborative relationship is a unique model in the state of 

Ohio and provides for shared services and some personnel, as well as all facilities. The campus spans 135 

acres of open space and six academic buildings. COTC and Ohio State Newark have separate governing 

boards of trustees, faculties, and academic programs. Students attending either COTC or Ohio State 

Newark enjoy the same social opportunities, including cultural activities and athletics. There are over 50 

campus organizations for students. 

Over 3,800 students are enrolled at COTC each year. COTC is accredited by the Higher Learning 

Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. The college’s service district includes 

Licking, Knox and Coshocton Counties; however, students attending COTC represent more than 20 

counties throughout central Ohio. They average 28 years of age and nearly 60 percent are attending parttime. 

Over 8,000 students have been graduated since the college was founded in 1971. 

The faculty and administrators are continually evaluating the technical and general education curricula to 

ensure that COTC is meeting the employment needs of central Ohio. Technology advisory committees 

comprised of professionals, labor representatives, and others play an important role in this process. 

Faculty members are carefully selected for their academic credentials as well as for their actual work 

experience in technical fields. Most faculty members hold at least a masters degree. The faculty to student 

ratio is 1 to 17, allowing for smaller class sizes and personal attention. 

COTC's technology programs are organized within four academic areas: Arts and Sciences; Engineering, 

Industrial and Business Technologies; Health and Human Services; and Public Safety. More than 40 

associate degree and certificate programs are offered at COTC, and each program includes essential 

general education courses. These studies help each student to become a well-rounded individual with the 

basic skills needed to reach their full potential. Most programs offer select courses online. 

Most COTC graduates immediately enter the job market. Typically, nearly 90 percent of graduating classes 

are employed full-time within six months of leaving the college. Most graduates are working in the 

technology they studied at COTC, while others continue their education. COTC has established partnerships 

with many public and independent colleges and universities to ease the transition to a bachelor’s degree 

program.




ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPS 

Central Ohio Technical College is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central 

Association of Colleges and Schools (Address: 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602- 

2504; Phone: 312-263-0456; Fax: 312-263-7462) and by the Ohio College Association. The Nursing 

Technology program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. The 

Radiographic Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in 

Radiographic Technology. The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology program is approved by the 

Joint Review Committee in Education of Diagnostic Medical Sonography and is accredited by the 

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. The Surgical Technology program is 

accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. The Criminal Justice 

Technology and the Law Enforcement Technology programs are approved by the Ohio Peace Officer 

Training Council. The Early Childhood Development Technology program is accredited by the Ohio 

Department of Education Prekindergarten Associate Certification. 

PUBLIC COMMENT ON CENTRAL OHIO TECHNICAL COLLEGE 

Central Ohio Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central 

Association of Colleges and Schools. Federal regulations implementing the 1992 Higher Education Act 

Amendments require that accrediting agencies allow for public comment on the qualifications of those 

institutions accredited. The Commission invites interested parties to submit written, signed comments on 

Central Ohio Technical College. The public is invited to submit comments regarding COTC to: 

Public Comment on Central Ohio Technical College 

Higher Learning Commission 

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools 

30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 

Chicago, IL 60602 

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL EMPLOYMENT, OPPORTUNITY AND NON-DISCRIMINATION 

Central Ohio Technical College is committed to building a diverse faculty and staff for employment and 

promotion to ensure the highest quality workforce, to reflect human diversity, and to improve opportunities 

for minorities and women. The College embraces human diversity and is committed to equal employment 

opportunity, affirmative action, and eliminating discrimination. This commitment is both a moral imperative 

consistent with an intellectual community that celebrates individual differences and diversity, as well as 

matter of law. 

Discrimination against any individual based upon protected status, which is defined as age, color, disability, 

national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status is prohibited. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES 

It is the policy of Central Ohio Technical College that discrimination against qualified individuals with 

disabilities is prohibited. Pursuant to titles I and II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and 

Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the College provides equal employment opportunities and 

reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. 

Complete Office of Human Resources Policies and Procedures are available on the Central Ohio Technical 

College Human Resources website at www.cotc.edu, clicking on the Faculty Tab and following the links to 

the Human Resources page. The Office of Human Resources may also be contacted at 740-366-9367, or 

the Vice President of Institutional Planning and Human Resources Development, Office of Human 

Resources, 1179 University Drive, Newark, OH 43055.




HARASSMENT 

The College administration, faculty, staff, student employees, and volunteers are responsible for assuring 

that the College maintains an environment for work and study free from harassment. Harassment is 

unlawful and impedes the realization of the College's mission. Harassment violates the dignity of individuals 

and will not be tolerated. The College community seeks to eliminate harassment through education and by 

encouraging faculty, staff, student employees, and volunteers to report concerns or complaints. Prompt 

corrective measures will be taken to stop harassment whenever it occurs. See Page 8 of this document for 

the official College Harassment Policy, or the policy may be found on the COTC Web page by clicking on 

the Human Resources Office link, then following the links to the COTC Policies page. 

SMOKING, FOOD AND DRINK 

SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED inside any building or beneath the canopy area that connects Founders 

and Hopewell Halls. No food or drink is allowed in laboratories and/or classrooms. The official College Non- 

Smoking Policy may be found on the COTC Web page by clicking on the Human Resources Office link, then 

following the links to the COTC Policies page. 

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE 

To provide for the health and safety of students, employees, and visitors, the College supports and will 

maintain a drug-free working and living environment. The official College Drug-Free Workplace Policy 

follows, or the policy may be found on the COTC Web page by clicking on the Human Resources Office link, 

then following the links to the COTC Policies page.

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Central Ohio Technical College and The Ohio State University at Newark 

Policy for Drug Free Schools and Campuses 

Introduction 

The illegal or improper use of drugs and alcohol is a challenge for individuals and schools. This booklet will identify rules regarding drug 

and alcohol use by faculty, staff, and students whether they are on campus property or engaging in campus-sponsored activities. 

The booklet will describe the policy and potential disciplinary actions for violations. It will also identify on and off campus resources where 

employees and students could seek assistance. 

This policy and its related program will be distributed annually to students enrolled in one or more credit bearing classes and all employees. 

There is a similar policy issued directly from OSU Columbus campus. Should there be a difference, the OSU Columbus campus policy will 

apply for OSU students and employees. 

Responsibility to implement and amend this policy for these institutions rests with the Senior Administrative Staff. 

suggestions are encouraged. 

Questions and 

This policy and an overview of its supporting programs and information will be presented as follows: 

I. Standards of Conduct for employees and Students relating to drug and alcohol violations 

II. Possible sanctions for violations imposed by state and federal authorities 

III. Health risks associated with illicit drug use and abuse of alcohol 

IV. Counseling and treatment programs for employees and students 

V. Adjudication and setting penalties for violation of drug and alcohol policy 

I. Standards of Conduct for Employees and Students Relating to Drug and Alcohol Violations. 

A. Campus Standard 

1. No employee or student may use, produce, distribute, sell or possess drugs or alcohol in a manner prohibited under Ohio law 

(or applicable campus regulations) while on campus property, or while engaging in any activity sponsored by the Campus. 

II. 

Possible Sanctions for Violations that are Imposed by State and Federal Authorities. (Note: This is an overview and is not intended to be 

all-inclusive. Please refer to the applicable codes or a lawyer for more information or legal advice.) 

A. State Sanctions 

1. Alcohol (Note: Ohio law includes wine in its definition of liquor or beer.) 

i. Driving under the influence (.08 blood alcohol content): 

a. 1 st offense – minimum fine of $250, up to $1000 plus either 3 consecutive days in jail or an alcohol 

Intervention Program. Possible 90-day license suspension. 

b. 2 nd offense – minimum fine of $300, to a maximum of $1500 plus a minimum of 5 days in jail and a monitored 

House Arrest or jail for one full year. 

ii. 

Using false ID or license to purchase beer or liquor: 

a. 1 st offense -- minimum fine of $250, up to $1000 plus up to 6 months in jail 

b. 2 nd offense – minimum fine of $500, up to $1000 plus up to 6 months in jail and possible license suspension 

up to 60 days. 

iii. 

iv. 

Selling to, buying for, or furnishing to, a person under 21 any beer or liquor (exception made for parents giving to their 

children): up to 6 months in jail and $1000 fine 

Consuming beer or liquor in a motor vehicle: up to 30 days in jail and $250 fine. 

v. Purchase, share cost, order or consume beer or liquor by a person under 21: up to 6 months in jail and $1000 fine. 

2. Drugs (Refer to charts on pages 5-6 to determine if a drug is placed in Schedule I, II, III, IV or V.) 

i. Furnish or cause another to use drugs: 

a. If drug is included in Schedule III, IV or V: 3 years in jail (second degree felony). 

b. If drug is marijuana: 3 months in jail (fourth degree felony). 

ii. 

Knowingly obtain, possess or use a controlled substance: 

a. If drug is in Schedule III, IV or V: up to 90 days in jail and $750 fine. If drug is more than 100 grams of 

marijuana: up to 30 days in jail and up to $250 fine. If less than 100 grams of marijuana: up to $100 fine. 

iii. 

Knowingly permitting felony drug offense on property owned, controlled, or supervised by a person: 

a. Up to six months in jail and $1000 fine. 

Federal Sanctions 

The federal government has offered the following charts (next pages) of offenses and penalties related to unlawful drug manufacturing, 

distribution or dispensing. This is not inclusive of all the penalties provided under the Federal Controlled Substances Act.

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Federal Trafficking Penalties—Marijuana (as of November 18, 1998) 

Quantity Description First offense Second offense 

1000 kg or more or 1000 

or more plants 

Marijuana 

Mixture containing 

Not less than 10 years, not more than 

life. 

Not less than 20 years, not more than life. 

If death or serious injury, not less than life. 

detectable quantity* 

If death or serious injury, not less than 

20 years, not more than life. 

Fine not more than $4 million individual, 

$5 million other than individual. 

Fine not more than $8 million individual, $20 

million other than individual 

100 kg to 1000 kg or 

100-999 plants 

50-100 kg 

10-100 kg 

1-100 kg 

50-99 plants 

Less than 50 kg 



Marijuana 

Mixture containing 

detectable quantity* 

Marijuana 

Hashish 

Hashish Oil 

Marijuana 

Marijuana 

Hashish 

Hashish Oil 

Not less than 5 years, not more than 40 

years. 



Fine not more than $2 million individual, 


Not more than 20 years. 



Fine $1 million individual, $5 million 

other than individual 


Fine not more than $250,000 individual, 


Not less than 20 years, not more than life. 

If death or serious injury, not less than life. 

Fine more than $8 million individual, $10 million 

other than individual. 


If death or serious injury, life. 

Fine of $2 million individual, $10 million other 

than individual. 


Fine $500,000 individual, $2 million other than 

individual. 

Federal Trafficking Penalties 

2 nd Offense 1 st Offense Quantity Drug Quantity 1 st Offense 2 nd Offense 

10-99 gm or 100- Methamphetamine 100 gm or 

999 gm mixture 

more or 1 kg 

or more 

mixture 

Not less than Not less than 5 100-999 gm Heroin 

1 kg or more Not less than 10 Not less than 20 

10 years. 

Not more than 

life. 

years. 

Not more than 

40 years. 

mixture. 

mixture years. 

Not more than life. 

years. Not more than 

life. 

If death or 

serious injury, 

not less than 

life. 

Fine of not 

more than $4 

million 

individual, $10 

million other 

than individual. 

If death or 

serious injury, 

not less than 20 

years. 

Not more than 

life. 

Fine of not more 

than $2 million 

individual, $5 

million other than 

individual. 

500-4999 gm 

mixture 

Cocaine 

5 kg or more 

mixture 

5-49 gm mixture Cocaine Base 50 gm or 

more mixture 

10-99 gm or 100- PCP 100 gm or 

999 gm mixture 

more mixture 

1-10 gm mixture LSD 10 gm or 

more mixture 

40-399 gm Fentanyl 400 gm or 

mixture 

more mixture 

10-99 gm mixture Fentanyl 

100 gm or 

Analogue 

more mixture 

If death or serious 

injury, not less than 20 

years. 

Not more than life. 

Fine of not more than 

$4 million individual, 

$10 million other than 

individual. 

If death or serious 

injury, not less than 

life. 

Fine of not more than 

$8 million individual, 

$20 million other than 

individual. 

Drug Quantity First Offense Second Offense 

Others Any Not more than 20 years. 

If death or serious injury, not less than 20 years, not more 

than life. 

Fine $1 million individual, $5 million other than individual. 


If death or serious injury, life. 

Fine $2 million individual, $10 million other than 

individual. 

III AII Any Not more than 5 years. 

Fine not more than $250,000 individual, $1 million other than 

individual. 

IV AII Any Not more than 3 years. 

Fine not more than $250,000 individual, $1 million other than 

individual. 

V A Any Not more than 1 year. 

Fine not more than $100,000 individual, $250,000 other than 

individual. 


Fine not more than $500,000 individual, $2 

million other than individual. 


Fine not more than $500,000 individual, $2 

million other than individual 


Fine not more than $200,000 individual, 

$500,000 other than individual. 

II. 

Health Risks Associated with Illicit Drug Use and Abuse of Alcohol. 

A. General indications of drug or alcohol abuse (these are symptoms or suggestions, not confirmation of use): 

1. Physical condition: eyes red; glassy pupils abnormally large or small; motor in coordination; frequent cold or flu-like symptoms; 

stomach pains or cramps; headaches or dizziness; weight change (plus or minus six pounds); change in personal appearance 

and hygiene 

2. Eating and sleeping change: fluctuating appetite; change of activity level from day to day.

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3. School or job performance: unexcused absences; decrease in performance or evaluations; low motivation to complete tasks; 

dropped out of community or extracurricular activities; frequent arguments with colleagues, friends, students, professors or 

supervisors. 

B. Effects of Alcohol: 

1. After a couple or more drinks: mood changes – intensified feelings of anger, jealousy or depression; may include more 

sociability or disinhibition. 

2. Loss of judgment—less power of concentration and ability to think as clearly as normal. This contributes to impulsive actions. 

3. Loss of coordination—slurred speech; loss of balance; poor eye, hand, and feet coordination. Blackouts may occur. 

4. Results of long-term excessive drinking: internal organs affected by change in structure and function. Some examples are: 

heart muscle damaged and disease is more likely; liver tissue can be inflamed and destroyed through disease; mental disorder 

and brain damage occur; and there is loss of sexual functioning. 

C. Effects of Drug Use: 

1. First, a word of caution: certain characteristics of drug use are noted in the charts on pages 6-7. Everyone is cautioned that 

mixing drugs or a drug with alcohol can cause severe complications, beyond what the reaction would be if the substances were 

taken separately. Mixing drugs and alcohol is dangerous! Also, even if a drug is legally obtained through a prescription, giving 

it to a different person without medical evaluation may be dangerous and is another sign of drug abuse. 

Controlled Substances—Uses and Effects 

Drugs/CSA 

Schedule 

Narcotics 

Tolerance 

Duration/Ho 

urs 

Usual Methods of 

Administration 

Possible Effects Effects of an 

Overdose 

Withdrawal 

Syndrome 

Opium Yes 3-6 Oral, smoked 

Morphine Yes 3-6 Oral, smoked injected Euphoria, drowsiness, 

respiratory depression, 

Codeine Yes 3-6 Oral, injected 

constructed pupils, 

nausea 

Heroin Yes 3-6 Injected, sniffed, smoked 

Hydromorphon Yes 3-6 Oral, injected 

e 

Meridine Yes 3-6 Oral, injected 

(Perthidine) 

Methadone Yes 12-24 Oral, injected 

Slow and shallow 

breathing, clammy 

skin, convulsions, 

coma, possible 

death 

Watery eyes, 

runny nose, 

yawning, loss 

of appetite, 

irritability, 

tremors, 

panic, 

cramps, 

nausea, 

chills, and 

sweating 

Other 

Narcotics 

Depressants 

Yes Variable Oral, injected 

Chloral 

Yes 5-8 Oral Slurred speech, 

Hydrate 

disorientation, drunken 

Barbiturates Yes 1-16 Oral 

behavior without odor of 

alcohol 

Benzodiazepin Yes 4-8 Oral 

es 

Methaqualone Yes 4-8 Oral 

Glutethimide Yes 4-8 Oral 

Shallow respiration, 

clammy skin, 

dilated pupils, weak 

and rapid pulse, 

coma, possible 

death 

Anxiety, 

insomnia, 

tremors, 

delirium, 

convulsions, 

possible 

death 

Other 

Depressants 

Stimulants 

Yes 4-8 Oral 

Cocaine Yes 1-2 Sniffed, smoked, injected Increase alertness, 

Amphetamines 

Phenmetrazine 

Yes 

Yes 

2-4 

2-4 

Oral, injected 

Oral, injected 

excitation, euphoria, 

increased pulse rate & 

blood pressure, insomnia, 

loss of appetite 

Methylphenidat Yes 2-4 Oral, injected 

e 

Other 

Yes 2-4 Oral, injected 

Stimulants 

Hallucinogens 

LSD Yes 8-12 Oral Illusions and 

hallucinations, poor 

Mescaline & Yes 8-12 Oral 

perception of time and 

Peyote 

distance 

Amphetamine Yes Varies Oral, injected 

Variants 

Phencyclidine Yes Days Oral, smoked, injected 

Phencyclidine 

Analogues 

Yes Days Oral, smoked, injected 

Agitation, increase 

in 

body 

temperature, 

hallucination,convul 

sions, possible 

death 

Longer, more 

intense ―trip‖ 

episodes, 

psychosis, possible 

death 

Apathy, long 

periods of 

sleep, 

irritability, 

depression, 

disorientation 

Withdrawal 

syndrome not 

reported

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Other Possible Varies Oral, smoked, injected, 

sniffed 

Hallucinogens Cannabis 

Marijuana Yes 2-4 Oral, smoked Euphoria, relaxed 

inhibitions, increased 

appetite, disoriented 

Tetrahydrocannabinol 

Yes 2-4 Oral, smoked 

behavior 

Hashish Yes 2-4 Oral smoked 

Fatigue, paranoia, 

possible psychosis 

Insomnia, 

hyperactivity, 

and 

decreased 

appetite 

occasionally 

reported 

Hashish Oil Yes 2-4 Oral, smoked 

Controlled Substances—Uses and Effects 

Analgesic, antidiarrheal High High 

Analgesic, antitussive High High 

Psychological 

Dependence 

Analgesic, antitussive Moderate Moderate 

Heroin I Diacetylmorphine, Horse, Smack None High High 

Hydromorphon II Dilaudid Analgesic High High 

e 

Meridine II Demerol, Mepergan Analgesic High High 

(Perthidine) 

Methadone II Dolophine, Methadone, Analagesic High High 

Methadose 

Other 

I II III IV V Numorphan, Persodan, Percocet, Analgesic, antitussive, High-Low 

High-Low 

Narcotics 

Tylox, Tussionex, Fentanyl, antidiarrheal 

Davon, Lomotil, Taiwin 

Depressants 

Chloral 

Hydrate 

Barbiturates II III IV Amytal, Butisol, Fionnal, Lotusate, 

Nembutal, Seconal, Tunal, 

Phenobarbital 

Benzodiazepin 

es 

IV Noctec Hypnotic Moderate Moderate 

IV Atrvan, Dalmane, Diazepam, 

Libnum, Xanax, Seraxp, Valium 

Tranxexe, Verstran, Versad, 

Halcion, Paxipam, Resoril 

Anesthetic, anticonvulsant, 

sedative, hypnotic, vetennary 

euthanasis age 

Anti-anxiety, anticonvulsant 

sedative, hypnotic 

High-Moderate 

Low 

Drugs/CSA 

Schedule 

Type Trade or Other Names Medical Uses Physical 

Dependence 

Narcotics 

Opium II III V Dovers powder, paregonc 

parepectolin 

Morphine II III Morphine, MS-Contin, Roxanol- 

SR 

Codeine II III V Tylenol w/Codeine, Empirin 

w/Codeine Robitussian, A-C, 

Fionnal w/Codeine 

High- 

Moderate 

Methaqualone I Quaalude Sedative, hypnotic High High 

Glutethimide III Donden Sedative, hypnotic High Moderate 

Other 

III IV Equanil, Miltown, Noludar, Anti-anxiety, sedative, hypnotic Moderate Moderate 

Depressants 

Placidyl, Valmid 

Stimulants 

Cocaine II Coke, Flake, Snow, Crack Local anesthetic Possible Possible 

Amphetamines II Biphatamine, Delcobese, Attention deficit disorders, Possible 

High 

Discoxyn, Dexedrine, Obetrol narcolepsy, weight control 

Phenmetrazine II Preludin Weight control Possible High 

Methylphenidate II Ritalin Attention deficit disorders, Possible 

Moderate 

Narcolepsy 

Other Stimulants III IV Adipex, Cylert, Didrex, Ionamin, Weight control Possible High 

Metflat, Plegine, Sanorex, 

Tenuate, Tepanil, Prelu-2 

Hallucinogens 

LSD I Acid, Microdot None None Unknown 

Mescaline & I Mexc, Buthqna, Cactus None None Unknown 

Peyote 

Amphetamine I 2.5-DMA, PMA, STP, MDA, None Unknown Unknown 

Variants 

MDMA, TMA, DOM, DOB 

Phencyclidine II PCP, Angel Dust, Hog None Unknown High 

Phencyclidine I PCE, PCPy, TCP None Unknown High 

Analogues 

Other 

Hallucinogens 

I 

Bulotenine, Ibogeine, DMT, DET, 

Psllocybin, Psllocyn 

None None Unknown 

Cannabis 

Marijuana I Pot, Acipulse Gold None Unknown Moderate 

Tetrahydrocannabinol 

I II THC, Martinol Cancer chemotherapy Unknown Moderate 

Hashish I Hash None Unknown Moderate 

Hashish Oil I Hash Oil None Unknown Moderate 

Low

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III. 

Prevention, counseling and treatment programs for employees and students: 

A. Information and self-evaluation 

1. The campus will provide drug and alcohol awareness presentations for members of the campus community during the 

academic year. Everyone is urged to attend and make appropriate evaluations about their own habits or ―lifestyle‖ and when 

appropriate, those of their friends and fellow students or employees. 

B. Informal conversation 

1. This is probably a common way for many to begin evaluating their possible drug and alcohol abuse. Certainly you should 

choose a person whose judgment or advice you trust. Sometimes a person may want to ask ―an authority figure‖ for help or for 

an opinion but the person is unsure whether the ―authority figure‖ will hold things in confidence or utilize the information in a 

disciplinary proceeding. Usually disciplinary actions are taken after an obvious event or violation, not when a person asks for 

assistance. If you have any doubt, ask ―up front‖ if the conversation will be between the two of you and not used later. 

i. Faculty and staff members might contact friends, department chairpersons, colleagues, deans, community or club 

friends, supervisors or the COTC Vice President for Institutional Planning & Human Resources Development/Ohio 

State Newark Director of Human Resources, Campus Relations, & Planning Support. 

ii. 

iii. 

Students might contact advisors, instructors, friends, club or team members of Student Affairs or other professional 

staff in whom they have confidence. 

Should you be asked by someone to help but you don’t know what is available or how to proceed, feel free to consult 

individuals in the Student Affairs or Human Resources Office. You do not have to reveal names. On the other hand, 

you might encourage the person to explore his or her options. 

C. Formal assessment 

1. Professionals are available for everyone to have a confidential conversation about possible drug or alcohol abuse. Depending 

upon the nature or diversity of the difficulty, the counselor may continue to help in future sessions or refer the student or 

employee to a better suited person or agency. 

i. For students of Ohio State Newark or COTC: there is an on-campus Personal Counselor during the academic year. 

Appointments are made through the Student Affairs Office at 364-9578 or by visiting Warner Center, room 226. There 

is no charge for this service. Ohio State Newark students can also utilize services on the Columbus campus – 1640 

Neil Avenue, 292-5766. Note: if you need help quickly and these services are not available soon enough, contact the 

COTC Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Affairs/Ohio State Newark Director of Student Affairs for 

other referrals. 

ii. 

For employees of COTC and Ohio State Newark: there is one employee assistance program which is available to all 

Ohio State Newark and COTC faculty and staff members at no charge to the employee: 

D. Referral and Support Agencies 

OSU Faculty Staff Assistance Program 

456 W 10 th Avenue 

Columbus, OH 43210 

Phone 614-292-4000 

1. Employees and students may contact any of the following agencies for assistance – it is not a requirement that a person be first 

evaluated and recommended by a counselor. Individuals may contact these agencies on their own. 

i. Some agencies charge for their services. Don’t let this deter you from calling. Many agencies have sliding pay scales. 

They can give a suggestion for alternatives too. Some of the useful agencies are: 

Alcoholics Anonymous/AA/Al-Anon 

76 East Main Street 

Newark, OH 43055 

740-345-7060 

Provides a support system for alcoholics and their 

families 

Coshocton County Drug & Alcohol Council 

140 1/2 South Sixth Street 

Coshocton, OH 43812 

740-622-0033 

For alcohol and drug counseling; also handles and 

refers individuals with special concerns. 

Freedom Center of Knox County 

106 Gambier St 

Mt. Vernon, OH 43050 

740-397-2660 

For alcohol and drug abuse – also for personal 

counseling of young adults 

Narcotic Anonymous/NA 

1-800-587-4232 

Provides referrals to area support group meetings. 

Newark Campus Personal Counselor 

Ohio State Newark/COTC 

Hopewell Hall, Room 61 

1179 University Drive 


740-366-9464 

For students of Ohio State Newark and COTC relating to 

problems with friends, family, relationships, drugs, alcohol, 

etc. Services available day and some evening hours 

Autumn, Winter and Spring quarters. 

Shepherd Hill Chemical Dependency Treatment 

200 Messimer Drive 


740-348-4870 

Primarily for in-patient care and counseling regarding drug 

abuse.

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Licking County Alcoholism Prevention Program 

62 East Stevens Street 

Newark, OH 43058-4160 

740-366-7303 

For students and employees plus their family 

members—for situations relating to alcoholics, problem 

drinkers or anyone wanting to know more. 

Moundbuilders Guidance Center 

65 Messimer Drive 


740-522-8477 

For personal counseling and emergency services. 

Spencer House 

69 Granville Street 


740-345-7030 

Residential facility that provides accommodations, 

guidance, supervision and counseling in a group setting for 

persons with: chemical dependency, mental and emotional 

issues. 

The Woodlands – Family Counseling 

195 Union Street, Suite B1 


740-349-7066 

Drug and alcohol assessment; personal and financial 

counseling for individuals and their families; parent 

education; Battered Women’s Shelter. 

IV. 

Adjudication and setting campus penalties for violations of drug and alcohol policy 

A. The processes for determining responsibility and setting penalties will be in accordance with student or faculty handbooks or 

regulations, contractual agreements and related policies. In all instances, including those for which guidelines are absent, the process 

will be fair and contain the essence of due process. 

B. Sanctions may be varied, based on the seriousness of the offense, mitigating circumstances, and aggravating factors such as part 

conduct or actions taken earlier. 

C. For faculty, staff and students, actions may include: oral warning; written warning or censure; and termination, suspension or expulsion. 

Participation in a workshop, counseling or rehabilitation program may be part of a penalty or in lieu of a more serious sanction. Final 

determination will be made in accordance with rules or procedures applying to each type of employee or student. 

September 2008




HISTORY OF THE COLLEGE 

The Newark ―Branch‖, as it was first known, began operations in September 1957 as The Ohio State 

University’s first off-campus two-year accredited program. Newark’s old high school on West Main Street 

was ―home‖ for the OSU evening classes from 1957 to 1965. In the fall of 1965, the program took on a new 

pace -- a new name, a new home, and its first full-time director. It then became The Ohio State University- 

Newark (OSUN) and moved to the Newark Senior High School campus on Wright Street. 

In the meantime, the Newark Campus Advisory Council, a group of interested local citizens, was appointed 

by the President of The Ohio State University to coordinate community efforts for campus development. In 

the spring of 1966, more than 7,000 individuals and businesses in the Licking County area pledged well over 

$1,000,000 in voluntary gifts to acquire land for a campus; and to provide local matching funds for a grant of 

$1,800,000 from the State to construct the first permanent building. By November, 1968, a full schedule of 

day and evening classes was being offered at The Ohio State University-Newark on the new 155-acre 

campus. 

During the later part of the 1960, educational leaders, both on the Newark Campus and in the area’s public 

schools, were learning through experience what various state and national studies would further indicate: 

that an increasing number of people wished to take advantage of curricula for which neither the University’s 

baccalaureate programs nor the vocational schools were ideally suited. At the same time, various business 

and industrial leaders were expressing a need for employees suitably trained in either two-year collegiate 

technical education programs or specially designed ―short courses‖ for their employees. 

In August, 1969, each of the boards of education of the four school districts in Licking County adopted a 

resolution requesting the establishment of the Licking County Technical Institute District. The District was 

officially designated as encompassing all of the Licking County. The Ohio Board of Regents approved the 

creation of the District on October 17, 1969. In October, 1970, the Board of Trustees of the Licking County 

Technical Institute District, appointed in accordance with Ohio law, held its first meeting. 

Recognizing the diversification of Newark area manufacturing, as well as the needs of the county’s 30-bed 

hospital and a wide variety of business establishments, an extensive survey of the need for associate 

degree graduates was undertaken to determine the numbers of such graduates that would be desired and 

would be hired by Licking County employers during the next five-year period. 

Replies from 45 employers of 12,966 Licking County employees, including 1,434 professionals representing 

the business, health, and industrial sectors, indicated an unusually strong need for associate degree 

personnel in the areas of business, health, and engineering technologies. 

The data not only indicated a demand for well-trained technical and para-professional personnel in the 

Licking County area, but also served as valuable bases for judgments in developing programs and 

establishing curricula. 

After conducting its thorough study of the needs of the District, the Board of Trustees submitted the Official 

Plan for the creation of the Central Ohio Technical Institute on January 26, 1971, and received its charter 

from the Ohio Board of Regents on February 19, 1971. 

Central Ohio Technical College was chartered by the Ohio Board of Regents in 1971, subject to the 

directives and constraints set forth by the Ohio General Assembly and the Ohio Board of Regents. Believing 

collegiate technical education to be an integral part of higher education, the Board of Trustees of COTC 

envisioned a partnership between COTC and The Ohio State University at Newark. An agreement was 

signed by OSUN and COTC on July 1, 1971, describing the cooperative relationship and specifying a costsharing 

plan by which the costs of operating the Newark Campus would be shared by both COTC and 

OSUN. At that time, Dr. Robert A. Barnes, Director of the OSU Newark Campus, was given the additional 

appointment as chief administrator of COTC. This and subsequent administrative appointments in July 

1971, provided the two separate institutions each with its own governing board, but sharing one chief 

administrator. 

COTC classes first were held in Founders Hall of the Newark Campus in the fall of 1971 with 114 students 

enrolling in Accounting, Electronic Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Glass-Plastics, Radiologic 

and Secretarial Science Technologies Programs. On June 8, 1973, the College held its first commencement 

ceremony for 25 graduating students.




With COTC Board authorization given on October 16, 1972, college officials began the process of seeking 

full accreditation from the North Central Association of College and Schools at the earliest possible date. 

Full accreditation was granted in April, 1973. 

On the Newark Campus, additional buildings have been constructed to accommodate the rapid enrollment 

growth. In the fall of 2009 the physical facilities on the Newark Campus will be comprised of Founders Hall 

(the original building on the Newark Campus, opened in 1968), Hopewell Hall (opened in 1976 with two 

additions added, one in 1984 and one in 1988), Adena Hall (opened in 1978), the Newark Campus Child 

Development Center (opened in 1988), Baker House (acquired in 1991 by the Thomas J. Evans 

Foundation), LeFevre Hall (opened in 1993), the Reese Center (opened in 2003) and The John L. and 

Christine Warner Library and Student Center. The Warner Center opened Autumn 2008 and houses the 

library, Student Services, the Campus Cafeteria and the Newark Campus bookstore, as well as OSUN 

faculty offices. 

In 1977, COTC began offering courses in Coshocton and Knox counties. In the spring of 1980, the service 

area for COTC was officially expanded by the Ohio Board of Regents to include Coshocton and Knox 

counties. In 1986, COTC established full-time offices in both counties to expand course offerings. 

In the Winter Quarter of 2003, COTC opened the Coshocton Educational Center in Coshocton to expand 

access into Coshocton County. At that time a full-time Campus Administrator and support staff were hired to 

serve the needs of the Coshocton Campus, as well as two admissions/advising representatives and clerical 

support staff. In the spring of 2006, COTC purchased the Roscoe Village Inn located in historic Roscoe 

Village in Coshocton. A highly successful capital campaign to raise the necessary funds to renovate the Inn, 

renamed by the College as Montgomery Hall, into classroom and laboratory space while preserving the 

historic essence of the building, was launched in late spring 2006. Those renovations were completed prior 

to the Autumn of 2007 and beginning that quarter, all Coshocton classes moved into Montgomery Hall. In 

the fall of 2009, COTC expects to enroll over 500 students at the Coshocton Campus. Since expanding 

programming in Coshocton, more than 3,000 students from 24 Ohio counties have been served. 

In the 2005-2006 academic year COTC was approached by community leaders in the Knox County area 

asking COTC to expand services in Knox County. In the fall of 2005 the staff of the Knox Campus was 

expanded from one full-time admissions/advising representative to a full-time Knox Campus Administrator, 

an additional admissions/advising representative and clerical support staff. In the 2005-2006 academic year 

the College expanded course offerings as well as the locations courses were held in Knox County while 

searching for a permanent home for the Knox Campus. In late spring 2006 the College acquired the former 

movie theatre, located on Main Street in downtown Mount Vernon. In 2007 the College launched a capital 

campaign in Knox County to raise the necessary funding to renovate the theatre for COTC classes and 

laboratory space. The theatre, renamed Ariel Hall, will undergo a major renovation project beginning in fall 

2010 with a one-year construction timeframe. In the meantime, COTC is utilizing the facility for classes and 

expects to enroll over 500 students Fall Quarter 2009. 

From 1971 until May, 2004, the COTC President was a cost-shared position serving not only as the college 

administrator but as The Ohio State University-Newark Dean/Director. In May, 2004, upon the resignation of 

the College's fifth cost-shared President, the Board of Trustees voted to hire Bonnie L. Coe, Ph.D. as the 

College's first President serving only COTC. 

In the fall of 2006 COTC expanded its outreach efforts once again and began offering courses in the 

"western front" of Licking County. COTC offered over 60 courses and enrolled over 200 students at various 

Pataskala locations beginning Autumn Quarter 2006. Once again the community embraced the College and 

work has already begun to secure a permanent site to house a western Licking County campus of Central 

Ohio Technical College. Currently, the college is utilizing space in the city administration building for classes 

and in the fall of 2009 anticipates an enrollment of 380. 

The combination of all four campuses is resulting in an incredible enrollment surge for the institution. 

Autumn Quarter 2008, COTC reached a major milestone exceeding its goal of 3,500 students to reach a 

final headcount of 3,589 making it the 11 th consecutive year of enrollment growth. The goal for Autumn 

Quarter 2009 is 4,015. 

2007-2008 was a monumental year for COTC. In the Spring Quarter 2008, the College switched from the 

Jenzabar PX (POISE) administrative operating system to the Datatel Colleague administrative operating 

system for the Student Module (the Human Resources, Finance Office, and Payroll modules had gone live




previously in 2007). With enhanced capabilities, the College expects that Datatel Colleague will allow COTC 

to support further expansion of its campus offerings and better serve students, faculty, staff and the 

community. The Student Module components cover the offices of Admissions (Prospects and Applicants), 

Registration, Fee Payment and Billing, Student Financial Aid, Course and Program Management, and 

Faculty Information and Credentials. The Student Module launch was successful; further enhancements, 

such as Degree Audit capabilities, Advancement Office capabilities and interfaces with existing software on 

the campus, are to be implemented in the coming months and years. 

As Datatel improved the internal infrastructure to support operational goals and improved customer service, 

so were the physical facilities improved to support these goals. Phase II of the Gateway initiative was 

implemented and it has since become a focal point for the campus and a single point of access for students 

seeking seamless service in a centralized location. Located in the Hopewell Hall Mall area, the Gateway is 

rooted in the principles of cross-training and empowerment and provides the ultimate in customer service 

allowing students to meet with one staff member to accomplish a multitude of tasks. This initiative has 

generated a positive response from both students and staff as efficiencies are realized. The Gateway was 

recognized this spring as one of the Innovations of the Year by the National League of Innovation in the 

Community College. 

In the early Winter of 2008 the College completed its two year long comprehensive self-evaluation in 

preparation for the Higher Learning Commission’s site visit in May. At the end of the visit, the site visit team 

informed the College they would be recommending the full ten year accreditation renewal for all existing 

programs offered at COTC. In addition, both the Knox and the Pataskala campuses will be recommended 

for full accreditation approval, meaning COTC will be authorized to offered full degree programs at both 

sites. Finally, the team recommended COTC be allowed to develop totally online degree programs within 

the next three to five academic years. 

The successful Self-Study served as a foundation for development of the college’s next strategic plan which 

was launched in January 2009 and transitioned the institution from a focus on accreditation to long range 

and strategic planning. The plan, Securing the Future, serves as a road map to the future, guiding 

decisions, identifying priorities and linking the budget to the planning process through 2013. 

on the COTC Current Students Web page (www.cotc.edu) and following the links to Building Maps. 

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOURS 

COTC's Administrative Offices are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Some support 

offices, such as COTC Gateway-Records, Gateway-Advising, or Gateway-Admissions, have selected 

personnel available until 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Appointments are not necessary, but may be 

made by calling the Campus at 740-366-1351 and following the phone tree information for the appropriate 

office. 

BUILDING HOURS 

In general, the campus is open for classes from 7:00 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. weekdays, and 7:30 a.m. until 

5:00 p.m. Saturdays. Individual areas should be consulted for specific hours. 

BUILDING MAPS 

Maps of the layouts of each of the six major buildings on the Newark Campus - Adena Hall, Founders Hall, 

Hopewell Hall, LeFevre Hall, Reese Center and the John L. and Christine Warner Library and Student 

Center - may be found at (www.cotc.edu) on the COTC Current Students Web page. Follow the link to 

Building Maps. 

BULLETIN BOARDS 

Students should be aware of the various bulletin boards located throughout the five academic buildings. 

Certain bulletin boards are designated for specific purposes such as the COTC academic information board 

located near the Mall area in Hopewell Hall.




CLASS CANCELLATIONS – SEVERE WEATHER 

Classes are rarely cancelled on the Newark Campus. However, should cancellation of classes be 

necessary as a result of severe weather, announcements will be made over WCLT, WHTH, WNKO, WMVO, 

WQIO, WTNS, WHIZ, WOSU, WSNY, WCOL, WNCI, and WTVN-AM. Announcements are also sent to the 

following TV stations: WCMH-TV4, WBNS-10TV, and WSYX-TV6. Due to heavy cancellation loads in 

Columbus, it is advisable to listen to Newark-area stations first. The latest individual class cancellation 

information can be obtained by calling 740-366-9216. Class cancellations are also posted on the COTC 

Web page (www.cotc.edu and clicking on ―Today’s Cancelled Classes and Field Trips‖. 

CLASSROOM/LABORATORY ASSIGNMENTS 

For the most up-to-date classroom/laboratory location information, COTC students should log onto their 

COTCconnect accounts just prior to their first class meeting. 

DIRECTIONS TO THE NEWARK CAMPUS AND EXTENDED CAMPUSES AT COSHOCTON, KNOX AND 

PATASKALA 

Directions for driving to any COTC Campus location (as well as to the Works in Downtown Newark – home 

of COTC’s state of the art Digital Media Design laboratories) may be found on the COTC Main Web page 

(www.cotc.edu) and following the link to Directions (located in the top left hand column) of the page. 

COTC EMAIL ACCOUNTS 

Upon registration for their first course, each student is assigned a COTC email account. The COTC email 

account should be accessed frequently by the student, as the College uses COTC email as the official 

means of communication to impart important information to enrolled students. The COTC email account is 

accessed for the first time via COTCconnect account (see COTCconnect information that follows). Students 

experiencing problems with their COTC email account should contact the ITS Help Desk at 740-366-9244 

(on campus, dial Ext. 244). 

COTCconnect 

COTCconnect is COTC's online registration and student information system. Each COTC Student, 

upon enrollment in their first course, will be issued a student COTCconnect account. To access 

their COTCconnect account, each student will need to know their username and their password to 

log in. If unknown, the password is available at the Gateway (for security purposes, passwords will 

not be given out over the telephone nor will the password be given out without the student 

presenting a photo ID). To access their account, the student will need to go to www.cotc.edu and 

click on the COTCconnect link and then log in. 

COTC EMAIL ACCOUNTS -- OFFICIAL MEANS OF COMMUNICATION WITH STUDENTS 

Official college email accounts are required for all Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) students. The 

address format is: lastname-###@cotc.edu. Upon application, all students are given a student COTC email 

account. Students may anticipate that official college correspondence will come to them though this e-mail 

account and should access COTC e-mail on a regular and timely basis. Additionally, all students should 

recognize that COTC’s web-based, student account interface, commonly known as ―Campus Connect‖ is 

currently the tool used to access various college academic services. Students are required to use this tool 

to access those services such as grade reports, class schedules, and announcements. 

1. College Use of Email 

Email is a mechanism for official communication within COTC. The college expects that such 

communications will be received and read in a timely fashion. Official email communications are 

intended only to meet the academic and administrative needs of the campus community. As 

stewards of the process, the Information Technology and Services department is responsible for 

directing the use of official student email.




2. Assignment of Student Email 

A COTC email account will be created by the Information Technology and Services Department 

upon the student’s application to the college. The student will receive an information packet with 

access information in person or via U.S. mail. 

Upon enrollment in the first class at COTC, at student will be issued a COTC email account which 

will be used from that point on to communicate with the student (registration, coursework, etc.). At 

the present time, it takes the COTC ITS department approximately two business days to create a 

new email account. 

3. Expectations about Student Use of Email 

Students are expected to check their email on a frequent and consistent basis in order to stay 

current with college-related communications. Students have the responsibility to recognize that 

certain communications may be time-sensitive. Infrequent checking and full inboxes are not 

excuses for missing official college communications sent to the student’s COTC email account. 

Additionally, no student is permitted to share his or her COTC email password with any other 

individual. http://newarkcampus.org/Departmental/TechConnectweb/labpolicy.htm 

4. Redirecting of Email 

Redirecting email from COTC addresses to another email address is not a service that is currently 

offered. Please be aware that if you do arrange to have your email forwarded to another provider 

(e.g. Yahoo, gmail, Roadrunner, AOL) the College is not involved in the action, and is not 

responsible for misdirected or undelivered mail. Since COTC email provides students with 

important messages regarding enrollment and studies, it is strongly suggested that students use 

COTC email from the COTC webmail site. 

5. Authenticating for Confidential Information 

6. Privacy 

The COTC Code of Student Conduct lists ―dishonest conduct‖ as a violation. ―Dishonest conduct‖ 

includes, but is not limited to, behavior such as ―submission of information known by the subscriber 

to be false‖. To minimize this risk of fraud, some confidential information may be made available 

only through web-accessed programs which are password protected. In these cases, students will 

receive an email correspondence directing them to the web page, where they can access the 

confidential information only by authenticating (logging in). The confidential information will not be 

available in the email message. Again, because password protection is a key component of COTC 

security, students are not permitted to share their passwords. 

E-mail is not a secure form of communication. Those sending email should exercise extreme 

caution in using email to communicate confidential or sensitive matters, and should not assume 

that email is private and confidential. It is especially important that users are careful to send 

messages only to the intended recipient(s). Particular care should be taken when using the ―reply‖ 

command during email correspondence. 

7. Education Uses of Email 

Faculty will determine how electronic forms of communication (e.g. email) will be used in their 

classes, and must specify their requirements in the course syllabus. The ―Email as Official Means 

of Communication Policy‖ will help ensure that students will be able to comply with email-based 

course requirements specified by faculty. Faculty can therefore make the assumption that 

students’ COTC email accounts are being accessed and faculty can use email for their classes 

accordingly. 

8. Future Software Access Requirements 

COTC will be implementing a new administrative software system, called Datatel Colleague, in the 

2007-2008 academic year. This will affect future policy changes, such as requiring most students




to register (schedule classes) online. As components of the new system are implemented over the 

coming months, policy changes relating to the use of that new system and associated e- 

communications requirements will be released to students, faculty and staff. 

9. Policy on Student Campus Account Username Changes 

A student at COTC who desires to change their campus account user name after marriage, 

divorce, etc., must do the following: 

a. Report to COTC Student Records in the Hopewell Mall (Room HP 138) to change their 

name in official college records by filling out the Personal Data Form. 

b. Report to the ITS HelpDesk in Founders Hall (Room FH 198) to request that their campus 

account username be changed and bring a copy of the form used in COTC Student 

Records to request a change. 

c. The username will be changed within five (5) business days. The student will not be able 

to access campus email, etc., with the "old" username once the change is made. 

d. To learn the new username, the student must check Campus Connect by clicking on the 

COTC Web page and accessing the Campus Connect link, typing in their Social Security 

Number and Campus Connect PIN. 

See the COTC Information and Technology Services web pages for more details and related policies and 

procedures at http://www.newarkcampus.org/Departmental/ITS/default.asp 

EMERGENCIES 

If an emergency should arise on campus, dial 300 immediately from any campus phone. 

emergencies include fire, injury, severe illness, accident, water leaks, and power outages. 

Example 

Fire Reporting Procedures 

Smoke and fire should be reported on extension 300 to the Campus Security Office from 7:30 a.m. 

to 10:00 p.m. If the 300 line is inoperative, dial 0. From 10:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. contact the Newark 

Fire Department by dialing 9-911 from any campus phone. In addition, a fire alarm box should be 

activated to alert all building occupants. 

Responses to smoke and fire should be done quietly and orderly. Evacuate the building using 

available escape routes away from smoke and fire. 

If an emergency occurs during the class time, assemble as a group at least 500 feet from the 

building to account for all class members. Re-enter the building only after the "all-clear" is given. 

EMPLOYMENT ON CAMPUS 

The purpose of the Student Employment program is to provide the COTC student with financial support 

while in pursuit of their academic goals and to provide opportunities for job experience. 

These work experiences will help prepare for future career opportunities. The student will learn time 

management skills, employee responsibility, and in some cases gain leadership experience while earning a 

paycheck. Along with strong work habits and job skills, the student will also develop an excellent source for 

future job references to enhance their resume. In addition, the convenience of working on campus will help 

develop ties to the campus community through new friendships and experiences. 

Student employment details may be found at http://www.cotc.edu/cotc/finaid/stuempl.asp.




FACILITIES 

There are six major buildings on the Newark Campus. 

Founders Hall houses the President’s office, additional administrative offices, and an auditorium. 

Hopewell Hall houses faculty offices, the Office of Financial Aid, the Office of Fees and Deposits, and 

COTC’s Gateway Offices: a combination of the COTC Admissions Office, the COTC Student Records 

Office, and the COTC Advising Office where students may obtain COTC student support services in a onestop 

shop. 

Adena Hall has a gymnasium with a seating capacity of 1300, athletic dressing rooms, and an exercise 

facility with free weights and other equipment as well as faculty offices. 

LeFevre Hall houses the Campus Art Gallery, the Black Box Theatre and faculty offices. 

The Reese Center houses the campus conference center, a five hundred fifty eighty seat auditorium, eleven 

multi-media classrooms, a forty station open computer lab, faculty offices, and a cyber cafe/cyber lounge for 

faculty, staff, and students. 

The John L. and Christine Warner Library and Student Center opened in Summer 2008. Along with the 

general collection, the library contains 11 group study rooms, a classroom, and a two-story fireside lounge. 

Campus dining (called ―The Table of Contents‖) is also located in the building. The Warner Center openplan 

concept allows food and library materials to travel anywhere within the building. The Warner Center 

also houses both student and academic support spaces such as The Office of Student Affairs, The Student 

Organizations Suite, The Tutoring Lab as well as the OSU and COTC Communication Resource Center and 

Math Labs. 

Classrooms and laboratories, located in all five buildings, are modern and fully equipped. The laboratories 

are designed for learning comfort and are consistent with the working environment students may encounter 

upon graduation. 

Outdoor facilities include lighted and paved parking areas for over 2820 cars as well as athletic fields for 

various sports for student use. 

Next to the Adena Hall is the Newark Campus Child Development Center, a seven room complex serving 

the children of students, staff and community residents. The Center also serves as a teaching/practicum 

facility for the COTC Early Childhood Development Technology program. 

COTC cooperates with central Ohio businesses, industries, health and public service agencies to provide 

excellent clinical and practicum facilities and experiences for students. 

The Newark Campus provides on-campus housing to limit the stress of starting college and to create a link 

between the academic, social and recreational lives of our students. It is easy to make yourself at home in 

our residence halls, which offer an independent style of living just steps from class. The hall provides fully 

furnished kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Each building is air conditioned and comes 

complete with laundry facilities. 

Housing contracts are processed according to the student's date of admission to the university/college. 

Students are required to return a contract, space reservation fee, and a non-refundable housing filing fee 

within three weeks of receipt. Each student signs a separate contract. Room assignments are made in mid- 

August for Autumn Quarter. Personal preferences are honored as availability allows. Students receive room 

and roommate information along with a billing statement in mid to late August. For additional information 

please contact: the Housing Office in the Office of Student Affairs at (740) 366-9430. 

IDENTIFICATION CARDS FOR FACULTY AND STUDENTS 

Faculty and student identification cards consist of a plastic-enclosed photograph with identifying information. 

ID pictures are taken in the ID Center, located in the Warner Center. ID cards will be used for entrance into




campus social and sporting events, use of the Newark Campus Library, campus gymnasium, use of the 

OSU Library in Columbus, and recreational facilities. 

INTERNET SITE 

COTC's Web page on the Internet can be found at www.cotc.edu. Visit the site to find the latest Admissions 

information, the COTC Bulletin on the Web, Plans of Study, Master Schedule information, upcoming events, 

etc. 

LOST AND FOUND 

The Services Center, located on the lower level of Founders Hall in Room 156, stores lost articles brought in 

by campus personnel. Contact the Center during regular working hours 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to check for 

missing items. 

MEMBERSHIPS 

Central Ohio Technical College is a member of the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central 

Association of Colleges and Schools, American Association for Higher Education, American Association of 

Community Colleges, American Council on Education, American Technical Education Association, Inc., 

National League for Nursing, Ohio Association of Two-Year Colleges, Ohio College Association, Ohio Two- 

Year College Placement Association, and the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions 

Officers. COTC programs qualify for Veterans Administration benefits. 

OFFICES: FACULTY AND ADMINSITRATION 

President - Located on the main level of Founders Hall. 

Vice President for Academic Affairs - Located on the main level of Founders Hall. 

Vice President for Business and Finance - Located on the main level of Founders Hall. 

Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs - Located in the Warner 

Center. 

Vice President for Institutional Planning and Human Resources Development - Located on 

the main level of Founders Hall. 

Academic Program Offices - The Academic Program Offices are located in Hopewell Hall South, 

Room 61 - 63. Located in these offices are the Dean for the Academic Division of Health and 

Human Services, the Dean for the Academic Division of Arts and Sciences, the Dean for the 

Academic Division of Engineering, Industrial and Business Technologies, and the Director for the 

Institue of Public Safety. Also housed in HP 63 is the Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs. 

Arts and Sciences Program Areas - Communications; Mathematics; Biological and 

Physical Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences Forensic Science Technology; and 

Media Arts Programs: Digital Media Design Technology. 

Engineering, Industrial and Business Technologies Program Areas - Engineering 

and Information Technologies Programs: Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Electrical 

Trades Technology. Computer Programming Technology, Drafting and Design 

Technology, Electromechanical Engineering Technology, and Electronic Engineering 

Technology; Business Technologies Programs: Accounting Technology, Business 

Management Technology. 

Health and Human Services Program Areas - Allied Health Programs: Diagnostic 

Medical Sonography Technology, Radiographic Technology, and Surgical Technology; 

Nursing Technology Programs (Associate Degree and One-Year Certificate); Human




Services Programs: Early Childhood Development Technology and the Human Services 

Program. 

Public Safety Program Areas - Criminal Justice Technology and Law Enforcement 

Technology; Emergency Medical Services Program 

Faculty - Faculty offices are located throughout the five buildings on campus. For a complete 

listing of campus personnel and office numbers click on the Faculty tab on the COTC Web page 

(www.cotc.edu). 

OMBUDSPERSON 

The College Ombudsperson that attempts to resolve students' grievances within the campus community. 

The Ombudsman intercedes when other attempts have failed to resolve the concern. 

Possible grievances include student life, student/instructor conflict, grades, and course requirements. Check 

the COTC Web Page under the COTC Faculty/Staff Tab or contact the Office of the Vice President for 

Academic Affairs (740-366-9357) in Founders Hall main level for the name and office number of the COTC 

Ombudsman. 

PARKING REGULATIONS 

Specific procedures for registering and parking motor vehicles on the Newark Campus are outlined in the 

publication NEWARK CAMPUS PARKING POLICIES. The publication is available from the Fees and 

Deposits Office located in the Mall area of Hopewell Hall and from the Office of Safety and Security, Warner 

Center.

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