If you are still interested in enrolling at North Central, we are now offering 8-week courses* so you can concentrate on fewer courses at a time. The second half of fall semester begins October 16, 2023.
MATH-1130
Trigonometry
BUSM-2010
Intro Data Mgmt for Business
PSYC-1010
Intro to Psychology
HUMA-1010
Intro to Humanities
MATH-1151
Calculus II
MUSC-1010
Music Appreciation
STAT-0086
Algebra for Prob & Stats
STAT-1010
Probability & Statistics
ENGL-0040
Integrated Reading & Writing
PSYC-1010
Intro to Psychology
MATH-1110
College Algebra
PSYC-2090
Social Psychology
GEOL-1010
Physical Geology
HIST-1010
American History I
EDUT-2150
Educational Psychology
ENGL-2050
American Literature I
ENGL-2050
English Composition I
SPAN-1010
Beginning Spanish I
ENGL-0010
College Comp Lab
ENGL-1030
English Composition II
CISS-1280
Microsoft Excel Advanced
ENGL-9920
Combined ENG 101 & ENGL 0010
MATH-0084
Intro & Intermediate Algebra
CISS-1280
Microsoft Excel Advanced
ITEC-1650
Linux Fundamentals (Linux+)
BUSM-1010
Intro to Business & Entreprenuership
COMM-1010
Speech
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Fall Break Week October 9-15
Fall 2023 Session B Begins October 16 - December 10
At the 5th annual Grand Challenge Race, North Central State College and partnering school’s engineering technology students will drive the electric vehicles they built as their capstone projects around the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, 7721 Steam Corners Rd, Lexington OH on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Admission is FREE.
Each team has been building an electric vehicle throughout the year. They began by researching and designing the types of vehicles they might want to build, including frame, steering, braking, gearing, power, and drive options – and the optimal combination to provide the best overall performance and energy efficiency. The students will spend the day displaying and racing their design of electric, autonomous, and experimental vehicles.
Partnering Schools: Edison State Community College, Mount Vernon High School, Pioneer Career & Technology Center, and St. Peter’s High School.
Each year March is dedicated as National Social Work Month, but the students and alumni from North Central State College continue to break barriers every day. It’s that passion for helping others break their own barriers that began Lasha Winters journey to becoming a Licensed Social Worker. “I chose to be a social worker so I could have the knowledge and skillset to help heal the hearts of those in addiction by empowering and advocating for them daily,” Winters says.
Social workers are known for their compassion and ability to break barriers, not only within themselves but their clients as well. “North Central State College taught me how to push through barriers; in my field and my personal life,” she says. “In my classes at North Central State College, I learned about many theories and ways to help those in need,” Winters explains. “We learned about all the different components that interact and influence a person’s behavior and thinking.”
Winters is a first-generation student, meaning she was the first in her family to graduate from college. “My mom finished her GED, and my dad didn’t finish high school. I was lucky to be a part of NC State’s TRiO program, a program that helps first-generation students in college,” Winters says. TRiO provides and coordinates a variety of educational support services for first-generation students, low-income, and/or students with disabilities. “Being the first in my family to go to college, TRiO added support that I didn’t have around me in a culture that didn’t emphasize education. TRiO provided me with the encouragement I needed.”
“At one point, I required help financially, and they encouraged me to apply for a grant that would help pay a bill I was unable to afford at the time,” Winters says gratefully. “It helped ensure my success in college when I didn’t come from a background that gave me a lot of support. Being a mom, going to school full-time, and working, I didn’t have time to go out and find another job. With their help, I didn’t have to choose between my education and my job, TRiO stepped in and I was able to focus on school and finish the semester.”
While attending North Central State College, Winters changed her major from education to social work with the encouragement of her professors. “While I enjoyed my English classes at the college, I became extremely interested in the Hull House Movement, which I happen to read about in one of my classes,” Winters explains. The Hull House was Chicago’s first social settlement. It was not only the private home of Jane Addams and other Hull House residents but also a place where immigrants of diverse communities gathered to learn, eat, debate, and acquire the tools necessary to put down roots in their new country. “I had a particular professor that saw my interest in helping others and suggested that I pursue a career in social work.”
After graduating from the Human and Social Work program at North Central in 2019, Winters continued her education at Mount Vernon Nazarene University where she obtained her bachelor’s degree. “The classes I took at NC State transitioned into their program easily,” Winters says. “The professors and staff at North Central helped set me up to be successful in my bachelor’s program as well.”
Winters was part of the North Central State College Honor Society. By participating in projects at the college, she realized the need for qualified social workers in the Mansfield area. “I did volunteer work and put together fundraisers for the Harmony House Homeless Shelter,” Winters says. “We took donations and with the help of my classmates, we donated over 100 pillows to help homeless men, women, and children in our area.”
Winters continues to pay her kindness and compassion forward. She is currently a Licensed Social Worker at Healing Hearts Counseling Center, a behavioral health and wellness center in Mansfield. The mission of employees at the center is to provide mental health and addiction services. “We have a diverse and wide array of clients from all different ages and ethnicities,” Winter says. “You never know who is going to be impacted by addiction so it’s open to anyone that needs help to begin their recovery journey. I am breaking barriers by helping to be a consistent person for those in need. In today’s society, we don’t always have consistency, and I want to be that person who is enabling change in our community.”
“As a licensed social worker I want to be a part of reducing the stigma around Substance Abuse Disorder (SUD) diagnosis,” Winters says. A SUD is a mental disorder that affects a person’s brain and behavior, leading to a person’s inability to control their use of substances such as legal or illegal drugs, alcohol, or medications. “As a social worker, I want to help share the importance of treating substance abuse as a mental health disorder, as a disease rather than a decision to just go out and use drugs. It’s a medical diagnosis that needs treatment, so being able to help educate people and provide definitions is actively participating in shutting down those stigmatizing stereotypes. That’s helping to break barriers!”
Bucyrus, OH – The Crawford Success Center’s 5th annual giving event “Scholarships for Success” raised over $30,000 in scholarships with a live and silent auction on March 2, 2023. Scholarships for Success benefit North Central State College students from Crawford County, providing scholarships and vital training.
“This event was truly an investment in the future of Crawford County,” says Nathan Harvey, director of the Crawford Success Center. “The funds we raised will offer resources to help local students have opportunities for higher education and workforce development.”
The North Central State College Foundation announced two new scholarships at the event:
The first was established by Tina Husted, the 2nd Lady of the State of Ohio. The new “Husted Family Leadership Fund for Women” will open doors for Crawford County women to pursue higher education. The scholarship is in partnership with Cedar Fair Charities. Husted recently partnered with the North Central State College Foundation and Cedar Fair with the release of a landscape painting of the Cedar Point skyline titled “Cedar Sky”. Sales from the canvas and poster reproductions helped fund the scholarships and will continue to grow as the partnership expands. The first scholarship award will be given to a student that will attend North Central State College in the fall semester of 2023.
“I am excited about this scholarship fund,” Husted says. “I am grateful I can use my talent of art to raise money for scholarships and help the students of Crawford County pursue their education.”
The second scholarship presented at the event is made possible by North Central State College board member and avid Crawford Success Center supporter, Dave Bush in honor of his parents named the Donald J. and Josephine M. Bush Memorial Scholarship. It will be awarded to a Crawford County student beginning in August 2023.
The North Central State College Foundation will also be awarding $500 scholarships to students from Bucyrus, Winford, and Crestline high schools.
The Scholarships for Success Leadership Award is presented to an inspirational leader in the Crawford County area. The 2023 recipients, Pat and Janel Hord, have expanded their robust family business, while simultaneously investing in the needs of the community. They have been supporters of the Crawford Success Center from the beginning. Pat and Janel’s gifts to the Crawford Success Center have helped support local students pursue their degrees in higher education.
The Hord Livestock and Family Farms employs more than 200 residents who strive to raise animals with care while utilizing modern and advanced farming practices. Hord Family Farms is currently celebrating its 5th generation of family farming, while its 6th generation is learning the family business. The Hords’ commitment to sustainable and responsible farming is demonstrated by their continued travel, study, and investment in the latest design of farm buildings, equipment, and best practices for sustainable farm operations.
“This community should be very proud,” said Vice President for North Central State’s College Foundation and Development Chris Copper. “With the support of several new scholarships, the Crawford County community will gain the resources it needs to ensure our students have the financial support to graduate with a degree or certificate. Crawford County really shined at this annual event.”
The 2023 Scholarships for Success was made possible through several sponsorships including OhioHealth, North Central Ohio Media Group, Lind Media, ARK Realty, Avita Health System, Dave Bush, FC Bank, Tom & Pam Holtshouse, Dr. Joe and Susan Shadeed, Mizick Miller, Ohio Mutual Insurance Group, Park National Bank, Stanley Black & Decker, and auction partner Castle Auctions and Appraisals.
First-generation student Nita De La Cruz is working her way toward being the first person in her family to graduate from college. She began at North Central State College after attending Pioneer Career and Technology Center studying graphic design. It was her interest in design that lead her to the mechanical engineering program at NC State.
“North Central was the right choice for me because it is close to home while also leading me to what I want to do in the future,” De La Cruz says. “I am a first-generation student, so being close to home was ideal for me. Education is important and so is family. I realized if you are connected to your family, you don’t have to go far to get a great education.”
First-generation students often experience a number of challenges, including guilt over leaving their families and possible financial responsibilities at home.
“My family has been very encouraging,” she says. “Unfortunately, when I ask my family about college classes or financial aid, they don’t have any experience. I have been lucky to have an advisor that is willing to help go the extra mile and get me prepared for my classes.”
“My advisor was the one who encouraged me to apply for scholarships to help ease the pressure of how I would pay for college,” De La Cruz explains. “I received the Tuition Freedom Scholarship. If I did not have it I would still be wondering how I would pay for college. Without the scholarships, I would not be where I am right now.”
De La Cruz eventually wants to pay it forward to her family and community following graduation. “In the future, I want to be an architectural engineer. It combines two things I love, which are design and engineering,” she explains. “I want to design homes for the less fortunate people who cannot afford them. I just want to make a difference. You can’t just sit and wait for someone else to do it. You need to get a great education so you can do it on your own.” She plans to transfer to a four-year institution after getting her associate degree in mechanical engineering in 2024.
For those experiencing college as first-generation students, she offers this advice, “Don’t let fear stop you from going to college. You just need to set that fear aside and believe in yourself. You have the chance to do something in your family that hasn’t been done before, so why not take it.”
If you are a first-generation student and need help navigating the different challenges you might face, the TRIO Student Support Services program provides and coordinates a variety of educational support services for students who are first generation, low-income and/or students with disabilities.
Starting classes early and applying for multiple scholarships helped pave the way for Brianna Felder to find her passion for science. While taking College Credit Plus (CCP) classes at North Central State College, Brianna chose the Sci-Med program.
The Sci-Med program provides students with the opportunity to complete as many science-focused courses as possible in two years. Brianna chose the health track, which allows students to focus on courses that will prepare them for a career in health care.
“When I chose the Sci-Med program, I wasn’t 100% sure what I wanted to do, just that I wanted to be in the medical field,” Felder explains. “Halfway through my senior year as a CCP student, I realized I wanted to be a nurse. Staying at North Central for the registered nursing program was my best option. It is affordable and I know the professors. Ultimately, I am comfortable right here on the North Central campus.”
“All of the courses I have taken so far are very good. In many of my science classes, we have lectures online but our labs are in person, and that helps,” she says.
Felder also found financial help for tuition through multiple scholarships at North Central. She was awarded the Tuition Freedom Scholarship, which she was eligible for as a CCP student, as well as the Smith Family Foundation scholarship and the Choose Ohio First scholarship. “The scholarships have helped a lot. I don’t have to worry about money because my first semester has been completely paid for,” she says. “It has helped take a lot of the stress away and I can focus more on my classes.”
Choose Ohio First is part of a State of Ohio strategic effort to bolster Ohio’s economic strength by ensuring a ready workforce for STEM+M-related (science, technology, engineering, math and medicine) industries. North Central State College has been awarding Choose Ohio First Scholarships to students since 2010.
Felder credits North Central State College faculty for helping her feel at ease on the campus and preparing for the future. “It has challenged me, taking classes at North Central, but I am a better student because of it,” she explains. “The faculty has taught me how to study properly while also helping me become confident in asking for help when I need it, which has become very beneficial for me as a student.”
Felder hopes to graduate with an associate degree in registered nursing in 2024.
This week, the U.S. Department of Education awarded $2,091,507 in Title III grant dollars to North Central State College for Strengthening Institutions Program North Central State College: FAST (Flexible Access Through Scheduling & Technology).
Flexible Access Through Scheduling & Technology seeks to significantly increase student access and success by a systemic adoption and implementation of advance instructional design, increased online and hybrid instruction, and 8-week terms with related support systems.
The five-year project seeks to build college capacity in student access and success through consistent instructional and technological practices, flexible delivery, and ongoing faculty and staff professional development to ensure that access and success occur for all students, online and face-to-face, including those traditionally underrepresented and first-generation students from diverse populations. The Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) has been selected to provide ongoing professional training for faculty and staff in the areas of Effective Online Teaching Practices and Inclusive Teaching for Equitable Learning. These Title III funds will allow the College to hire additional support personnel for student and staff technological needs and course success counseling to students. The funds will also provide updated technology in order to strengthen needed advising support to help students achieve academic success.
Culturally informed and equity based mentoring and coaching services to promote academic success and retention of underserved student populations will be addressed by an equity and access coordinator. The College will also receive a $150,000 endowment for scholarships which will be matched by the NCSC Foundation.
Dr. Dorey Diab, President of North Central State College stated, “A major objective of this grant is a continuous and strategic emphasis at the college to expand and support student learning, enrollment, and completion in an environment that is continually changing to enhance the social and economic mobility of our students, and the prosperity of our community.”
About Title III Grant Program
The program helps eligible institutions of higher education to become self-sufficient and expand their capacity to serve low-income students by providing funds to improve and strengthen the academic quality, institutional management, and fiscal stability of eligible institutions.
Title III Funds may be used for planning, faculty development, and establishing endowment funds. Administrative management, and the development and improvement of academic programs also are supported. Other projects include joint use of instructional facilities, construction and maintenance, and student service programs designed to improve academic success, including innovative, customized, instruction courses designed to help retain students and move the students rapidly into core courses and through program completion.
