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Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is following Governor Mike DeWine’s recommendations to take immediate action to minimize the risk of exposure and slow the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in our communities. These decisions will remain in effect indefinitely and be re-evaluated on an ongoing basis based upon recommendations from health and government officials regarding the health and safety of our communities. Updates and modifications will be shared on this website as more information is available.

 

Information for COTC Students and Faculty

Autumn Semester: To meet the broad range of students’ preferences and needs, the college will offer a wide array of options to students. Delivery options will include remote, online, on campus and hybrid.

Autumn semester second term classes start Oct. 17.

To find out what to do if you are ill, have tested positive for COVID-19 or been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19, refer to the following pages:

We’re Here for Our Students Promise: During this extraordinary time, COTC pledges new measures and extended support for students during this crisis. In continuing our student-first philosophy, COTC announces its “We’re Here for Our Students Promise.” Read more. 

Additional resources for faculty are available at: u.cotc.edu/teachingresources.

 

Campus Facilities

All four COTC campus locations (Newark, Coshocton, Knox and Pataskala) have resumed full campus operations.

Based on the changes to federal and state health guidance, COTC will be making the following adjustments to our on-campus COVID-19 protocols:

Masking: In response to the updated guidelines and a current lower level of infection in our service area, beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 11, masks will no longer be required for any faculty, staff, students or visitors at any of COTC’s four campus locations (Newark, Coshocton, Knox and Pataskala) regardless of vaccination status. Public events, such as those that take place at the John Gilbert Reese Center, are mask optional, effective immediately.

Limited Access Student-Use Computers: COTC will offer limited computer and Wi-Fi access for students at each of our campuses. For more information, see Stay Connected.

Rotary Park Playground and Pavilion at 925 Sharon Valley Road, Newark, which is managed by the shared campus of COTC and The Ohio State University at Newark, is open.

 

Events

Effective immediately, college in-person meetings and events are permitted at all Central Ohio Technical College campuses (Newark, Coshocton, Mount Vernon and Pataskala). In addition, all campus venues may consider third-party events that want to use campus spaces. Click here for event guidelines.

 

CARES Act – Higher Education Emergency Relief Funding (HEERF)

On April 22, 2020, Central Ohio Technical College was granted funding under the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) to provide emergency grants to students impacted by COVID-19. In addition to disbursing these funds, COTC must report to the public within 30 days of receipt of the funds how the funds are being used. Click here for more information and quarterly reporting of CARES Act – HEERF funding.

 

Official Communications

All official communication regarding the college’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak will be communicated from the Office of the President and posted on this website. Additional details are available on this site for the following topics: