Central Ohio Technical College
Newark, OH, US
Rating | Score | Valid Through | Liaison | Submitted | Executive Letter |
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Bronze - expired | 40.97 | Sept. 11, 2016 | Joseph Argiro | Sept. 12, 2013 | Download |
Characteristics
Full-time Equivalent Enrollment | 1,228 |
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Number of Undergraduate Students | 2,368 |
Number of Graduate Students | 0 |
Full-time Equivalent Employees | 122 |
Institution type | Associate |
Institutional control | Public |
Endowment size | 2,508,891 |
Percentage of students that are Residential | 0.0 |
Percentage of students that are Full-time commuter | 34.0 |
Percentage of students that are Part-time commuter | 66.0 |
Percentage of students that are On-line only | Not Available |
Gross square feet of building space | 488,000.0 |
Gross square feet of laboratory space | Not Available |
Acres of cultivated grounds | 159.0 |
Acres of undeveloped land | Not Available |
Climate region | Mixed-Humid |
Campus Features
Additional Details
At Central Ohio Technical College, students can earn one of 50 associate degrees (including all options and majors) or certificates, and obtain the high-tech skills and training needed to compete in today's workforce. Students choose COTC to gain hands-on, applicable experience to begin working in the field, or to transfer those credits toward a bachelor's degree program. One of the unique features of COTC is four full-service campus locations throughout the region, as well as convenient online classes. Through the newly developed Workforce Development Innovation Center, COTC is well prepared to meet the customized training and education needs of the business communities.
The data reported during the 2013 submission are focused on the Newark, OH campus. COTC also operates extended campuses in Coshocton, Mount Vernon and Pataskala, OH, however, in conjunction with Ohio State Newark, Newark is the primary focus of this report.
Where appropriate, figures including building square footage, water consumption, grounds, and many other areas, are for Newark, Only.
Student data are based on autumn semester 2012 enrollment for the Newark campus of COTC, only.
Endowment figure is as of 6/30/2013.
Full-Time Equivalent Employees is COTC-paid Staff and Cost-Shared Staff, only. Ohio State Newark-paid Staff and Cost-Shared Staff are not included in this figure.
The unofficial number of FTE teaching faculty as of the autumn semester 2012 semester census day is 149, (57 Full-Time; 92 Part-Time). This is not included in the FTE employee figure.
Credit | Status |
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Student Sustainability Educators Program | Not Pursuing |
Student Sustainability Outreach Campaign | Complete |
Sustainability in New Student Orientation | Not Pursuing |
Sustainability Outreach and Publications | Complete |
Student Group | Complete |
Organic Garden | Not Pursuing |
Model Room in a Residence Hall | Not Pursuing |
Themed Housing | Not Pursuing |
Sustainable Enterprise | Not Pursuing |
Sustainability Events | Complete |
Outdoors Program | Not Pursuing |
Themed Semester or Year | Not Pursuing |
Credit | Status |
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Sustainability Course Identification | Complete |
Sustainability-Focused Courses | Complete |
Sustainability-Related Courses | Complete |
Sustainability Courses by Department | Complete |
Sustainability Learning Outcomes | Complete |
Undergraduate Program in Sustainability | Not Pursuing |
Graduate Program in Sustainability | Not Applicable |
Sustainability Immersive Experience | Not Pursuing |
Sustainability Literacy Assessment | Not Pursuing |
Incentives for Developing Sustainability Courses | Complete |
Faculty research is not a key component to COTC Faculty promotions. As a two-year technical college, faculty are not expected to provide research as a part of their job responsibilities.
Credit | Status |
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Sustainability Research Identification | Not Applicable |
Faculty Engaged in Sustainability Research | Not Applicable |
Departments Engaged in Sustainability Research | Not Applicable |
Sustainability Research Incentives | Not Applicable |
Interdisciplinary Research in Tenure and Promotion | Not Applicable |
Credit | Status |
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Building Operations and Maintenance | Complete |
Building Design and Construction | Not Applicable |
Indoor Air Quality | Complete |
Credit | Status |
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory | Not Pursuing |
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction | Complete |
Air Travel Emissions | Not Pursuing |
Local Offsets Program | Not Pursuing |
Credit | Status |
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Food and Beverage Purchasing | Complete |
Trayless Dining | Not Pursuing |
Vegan Dining | Complete |
Trans-Fats | Complete |
Guidelines for Franchisees | Not Applicable |
Pre-Consumer Food Waste Composting | Not Pursuing |
PostConsumer Food Waste Composting | Not Pursuing |
Food Donation | Not Pursuing |
Recycled Content Napkins | Complete |
Reusable Container Discounts | Complete |
Reusable To-Go Containers | Not Pursuing |
Credit | Status |
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Building Energy Consumption | Complete |
Clean and Renewable Energy | Not Pursuing |
Timers for Temperature Control | Complete |
Lighting Sensors | Complete |
LED Lighting | Complete |
Vending Machine Sensors | Not Pursuing |
Energy Management System | Not Pursuing |
Energy Metering | Complete |
Credit | Status |
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Integrated Pest Management | Complete |
Native Plants | Complete |
Wildlife Habitat | Complete |
Tree Campus USA | Not Pursuing |
Snow and Ice Removal | Complete |
Landscape Waste Composting | Not Pursuing |
The mission of the Purchasing, Receiving and Travel department is to process related activities and to procure high quality goods and services for the best value.
Credit | Status |
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Computer Purchasing | Complete |
Cleaning Products Purchasing | Complete |
Office Paper Purchasing | Complete |
Vendor Code of Conduct | Not Pursuing |
Historically Underutilized Businesses | Complete |
Local Businesses | Not Pursuing |
Credit | Status |
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Campus Fleet | Complete |
Student Commute Modal Split | Not Pursuing |
Employee Commute Modal Split | Not Pursuing |
Bicycle Sharing | Not Pursuing |
Facilities for Bicyclists | Complete |
Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan | Complete |
Mass Transit Programs | Not Pursuing |
Condensed Work Week | Complete |
Telecommuting | Complete |
Carpool/Vanpool Matching | Complete |
Cash-out of Parking | Not Pursuing |
Carpool Discount | Not Pursuing |
Local Housing | Not Pursuing |
Prohibiting Idling | Not Pursuing |
Car Sharing | Not Pursuing |
The Newark Campus is pursuing initiatives to respond to the creation of waste generated by student, faculty, and staff activities and events, as well as campus building, renovation and construction projects.
Credit | Status |
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Waste Reduction | Not Pursuing |
Waste Diversion | Not Pursuing |
Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion | Not Applicable |
Electronic Waste Recycling Program | Complete |
Hazardous Waste Management | Complete |
Materials Exchange | Complete |
Limiting Printing | Complete |
Materials Online | Complete |
Chemical Reuse Inventory | Not Pursuing |
Move-In Waste Reduction | Not Pursuing |
Move-Out Waste Reduction | Not Pursuing |
The Newark campus facilities department has introduced and maintains many successful water-conservation practices, including utilizing low-flow fixtures, infra-red faucet controls, and geothermal air-conditioning chilled by an underground well water loop.
Credit | Status |
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Water Consumption | Complete |
Stormwater Management | Complete |
Waterless Urinals | Not Pursuing |
Building Water Metering | Complete |
Non-Potable Water Usage | Not Pursuing |
Xeriscaping | Not Pursuing |
Weather-Informed Irrigation | Complete |
Credit | Status |
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Sustainability Coordination | Not Pursuing |
Strategic Plan | Complete |
Physical Campus Plan | Complete |
Sustainability Plan | Complete |
Climate Action Plan | Complete |
Credit | Status |
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Diversity and Equity Coordination | Complete |
Measuring Campus Diversity Culture | Complete |
Support Programs for Underrepresented Groups | Complete |
Support Programs for Future Faculty | Complete |
Affordability and Access Programs | Complete |
Gender Neutral Housing | Complete |
Employee Training Opportunities | Complete |
Student Training Opportunities | Complete |
The Office of Human Resources is committed to fostering a culture that attracts, inspires and celebrates excellence in people to ensure that Central Ohio Technical College is successful in realizing its mission.
Credit | Status |
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Sustainable Compensation | Complete |
Employee Satisfaction Evaluation | Complete |
Staff Professional Development in Sustainability | Complete |
Sustainability in New Employee Orientation | Complete |
Employee Sustainability Educators Program | Not Pursuing |
Childcare | Not Pursuing |
Employee Wellness Program | Complete |
Socially Responsible Retirement Plan | Complete |
Credit | Status |
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Committee on Investor Responsibility | Not Pursuing |
Shareholder Advocacy | Not Pursuing |
Positive Sustainability Investments | Not Pursuing |
Student-Managed Sustainable Investment Fund | Not Pursuing |
Sustainable Investment Policy | Not Pursuing |
Investment Disclosure | Complete |
Credit | Status |
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Community Sustainability Partnerships | Complete |
Inter-Campus Collaboration on Sustainability | Complete |
Sustainability in Continuing Education | Not Pursuing |
Community Service Participation | Complete |
Community Service Hours | Complete |
Sustainability Policy Advocacy | Complete |
Trademark Licensing | Not Pursuing |
Graduation Pledge | Not Pursuing |
Community Service on Transcripts | Not Pursuing |
Farmers' Market | Not Applicable |
Credit | Status |
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Innovation 1 | Complete |
Innovation 2 | Complete |
Innovation 3 | Not Pursuing |
Innovation 4 | Not Pursuing |
Credit | Status |
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New Student Orientation | Not Pursuing |
Food Education | Complete |
Food and Beverage Purchases | Not Pursuing |
Confinement-Free Food Purchases | Not Pursuing |
Vegetarian-Fed Food Purchases | Not Pursuing |
Hormone-Free Food Purchases | Not Pursuing |
Seafood Purchases | Not Pursuing |
Dishware | Not Pursuing |
Energy Initiatives | Not Pursuing |
Energy Use by Type | Not Pursuing |
Procurement | Not Pursuing |
Bike Sharing | Not Pursuing |
Water Initiatives | Not Pursuing |
Endowment | Not Pursuing |
Sustainability Staffing | Not Pursuing |
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