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Exploring Extraordinary Careers Opportunities

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Jason Rothhaar credits North Central State College for helping him look beyond the job in front of him and reach for more.  He currently works for NASA at the Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio in electrical operations.

“I studied industrial maintenance electricity during my time at North Central,” he explains. “I attended the college for roughly two years as part of an apprenticeship program with my employer at the time.”

In 2000, Rothhaar was hired into an electrical apprenticeship program with a previous employer who required college level classes in industrial electricity.  He was one of the first students to attend the Kehoe Center when it opened.  North Central was exactly what he was looking for in a college.  “I had a young family at the time.  The cost and location was perfect for me.”  He lived in Willard at the time.

“The lessons I studied in class were the same things I was working on in real life at my job,” Rothhaar explains.  “The classroom material and the lab equipment were up-to-date with modern industry. Often times I was able to use the things I learned in class the following day at my job.”

Rothhaar says North Central gave him a broad perspective of what types of opportunities were available to him in the industry outside of the job he was working at the time.  “The college equipped me with the tools to make that vision a reality.  I still use the knowledge I gained at North Central every day at my job.”

Rothhaar previously served as the Facility Operations Manager at Ohio Health.  Now his electrical team at the NASA Neil Armstrong Test Facility gets various assignments, supporting aerospace research and development.  The facility recently tested the Space X Dragon that docked with the International Space Station in 2020 and the Artemis Space Module that will return humans to the moon in 2024, plus so much more.

For those thinking about coming to North Central, Rothhaar has this advice, “Learn a trade.  The skills you will learn at the college will help you go far in the career you choose to pursue.  It was a great first step for me as I expect it to be for anyone else.”

CARES Act Reporting for North Central State College

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This page currently houses the mandatory reporting required by the CARES Act.

If you have any questions not answered below, please email cashier@ncstatecollege.edu or call 419-755-4722.

If you have any questions not answered below, please email cashier@ncstatecollege.edu or call 419-755-4722.

    • An acknowledgement that the institution signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has used, or intends to use, no less than 50 percent of the funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students. North Central State College submitted the signed Certification and Agreement for the student aid portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund to the Department of Education on April 14, 2020. The Grant Award Notification was received on April 21, 2020. North Central State College intends to use at least 50 percent of its total CARES Act funds to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to eligible students. The entire agreement is available here. (PDF)
    • The total amount of funds that the institution will receive or has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students. $4,062,372.
    • The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of the date of submission (i.e., as of the 30-day Report and every 45 days thereafter). As of 3/31/2022 – $2,354,200.
    • The estimated total number of students at the institution eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and thus eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act. As of 2/1/2021 – 642 Students
    • The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act. As of 3/31/2022 – 2,162 Students
    • The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act. See “Distribution Formula” and “How will funds be distributed” above.
    • Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants. This information is provided in numerous sections above.

College Credit Plus

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Now is the time to start planning for College Credit Plus.

College Credit Plus New Student Enrollment Checklist

  • Attend CCP info meeting and meet with your school’s guidance counselor to talk to your interest in the program
  • Apply online at ncstatecollege.edu/ccp
  • Have your school send your transcript/grade report to ccp@ncstatecollege.edu
  • Make sure NC State receives your qualifying test scores
  • Taking NC State courses being offered at your school?
    • Meet with your counselor in spring to plan and schedule your courses
    • If you’re only taking NC State courses offered at your school, you’re done with your checklist!
  • Taking Courses at NC State Campus online?
    • Set up your first meeting by calling 419-755-4765 option 0

How to apply

Early Start Leads to Educational Success

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Shannon Yetzer began her college career even before she graduated high school.   As a senior she was able to take College Credit Plus classes at North Central State College.  After graduating high school, she wanted to stay close to home, so she chose to continue her studies at North Central State. 

“NC State made it easy for me to schedule classes around my busy schedule.  I was working two jobs, including my internship with ArcelorMittal in Shelby,” Yetzer explains.  “I was able to take advantage of scholarship programs including one that paid for my associate degree.”  She was one of the first students to take advantage of the Tuition Freedom Scholarship program.  Tuition Freedom provides up to 64 total credits tuition free to every qualifying College Credit Plus or Career Tech student, to continue their education after graduating from high school. That’s enough credits to complete an associate degree program.

Yetzer chose business as her major because she knew it would open doors.  “I did not know exactly what field in business I wanted to pursue but knew that a business degree would be a great start.”  She soon fell in love with business classes because it helped her relate to real-life experiences.  “My favorite class was business law because it challenged me to see both sides of an argument.”  In this class, Yetzer and her classmates created a mock trial.  She says it helped her grow and opened her eyes to what goes on within the field of law today. 

“My experience at North Central State College was amazing and personal,” Yetzer says. “The advantage of choosing a local, smaller college is that I was able to create a better connection with my professors and work with them closer than I would have at a large college. They took time to invest in me and answer all the questions I had. I believe that with a smaller class size I was able to get a better education.” 

After graduating with her business degree from North Central in 2018, Yetzer continued her education with Franklin University. The Franklin transfer program allows students to complete a third years at North Central State and finish their bachelor’s degree with one year of Franklin University classes online.   

Yetzer also chose to stay with Franklin University to pursue her master’s degree in business.

She says the NC State College to Franklin University transfer pathway was beneficial to her both personally and professionally.  “The transition from my associate degree to my bachelor’s and master’s degrees was seamless.  All of my credits transferred, and I was able to finish all three of my degrees within four years.  Franklin’s courses are designed for working individuals and they make it easy to follow along through the courses.”

“I also had multiple instructors who helped me schedule my Franklin classes.  I told them I wanted to finish as quickly as possible and they worked with me to make that happen,” Yetzer explains.

Yetzer says she would encourage students to take this pathway because obtaining an associate degree can serve as an introductory degree to determine where the individual wants to go with their career.  “I was able to save a lot of money choosing to go to North Central first then transfer for my bachelor’s degree.”

While continuing her education, her career has blossomed.  She currently works at Gorman-Rupp Pumps as a supplier sourcing engineer.  Yetzer says her education prepared her for her career in many ways.  “It challenged me to think outside of the box, work better in a group, be more accountable, and to think deeper,” she explains.  “A lot of people think a degree is something that people get to make more money, get a better job, etc.  A degree to me is so much more.  Every time I wanted to give up, I had to remind myself to just keep going.  Learning and continuing to develop yourself is endless.  If you believe you can, you can.”

Helping others begins with a psychology degree

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      Photo of NC State student, Victoria Spear    For many students, transfer degrees are a great decision; it lets them adapt to college courses and save money before transferring to a four-year university.  Victoria Spear recently graduated with her associate of arts: psychology focus at North Central State College.  “I chose North Central because I wanted a college that was both affordable and flexible with my schedule,” Spear says.  “I was able to maintain working full-time and get my degree in a little over two years.”

            The associate of arts in psychology degree prepares students for careers in counseling, human resources, industrial-organizational psychology, and research (with continued education at a four-year university).  Spear chose psychology because she has always wanted to help people and make a positive difference.  “I truly believe we have the power to make our world a better place,” she exclaims.  While attending North Central Spear took online classes.  “I was nervous about taking all online classes, but it taught me a lot about time management.  Overall, it was an amazing experience,” she says.

            Spear also spent her time tutoring at the college.  She has been a tutor since the fall semester of 2020. “It is essential for students to visit the tutoring center,” she says.  “Tutoring helps build important learning skills.  It also gives students the attention they may not feel comfortable getting in a classroom.”

            Spear plans to transfer her credits to The Ohio State University in Columbus, where she currently resides.  At North Central State College, the courses are guaranteed to transfer to any Ohio college under the Ohio Transfer Module (general education) or as applicable to psychology-related major. The Ohio Department of Higher Education’s Articulation and Transfer Policy established the Transfer Module concept. North Central State College’s transfer module consists of 56 to 60 semester credit hours of coursework in English composition, mathematics, arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and natural and physical sciences. 

These courses are gathered into areas of study which transfer seamlessly. Find our more at https://ncstatecollege.edu/degrees-certificates/transfer/

Welcome Back to Spring Semester

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Offices are open virtually through January 19, 2021.  Offices hours will be from 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Fridays.

Starting January 11, we will begin the semester totally online for the first week. All classes will meet online for that first week, and no in-person, on-campus classes will be held until Tuesday, January 19. Staff will also work remotely until Tuesday, January 19. Students scheduled for off campus clinical/practicum/fieldwork courses should verify assignments with their faculty.

Even as Spring Semester begins, you can still explore enrolling at NC State. Use the link below to begin the enrollment process for Summer and Fall 2021!

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Pathway Program Offers Seamless Transition

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North Central State College offers several transfer options that allow students to finish their associate degree and keep their earned credits towards a bachelor’s degree.

Angela Persky’s obtained her associate degree quicker and transferred all of her credits using the North Central State College to Franklin University pathway.  This unique option allows NC State students pursuing degrees in business management, marketing, and accounting to complete their bachelor’s degree at the Kehoe Center in Shelby or online.

Persky says it was a seamless experience.  She worked with an advisor to find the courses she needed to complete her associate degree and transfer for full credit.  She chose the associate of applied business – business administration major.  “Classes were on matters essential to business today such as human resources, logistics, and excel gave me instant real-world application and benefits.”

After graduation from NC State in December 2019, Persky continued with the 3+1 pathway program that allows students to transfer up to 94 semester hours from NC State College toward a bachelor’s degree from Franklin University. “The pathway has been extremely beneficial to me,” she says.  “NC State offers many classes that provide needed flexibility for working adults.  My classes also received the maximum transfer credit to Franklin through the pathway program.”

For students at North Central planning to continue their education towards a bachelor’s degree, Persky strongly recommends this pathway.  “It has been extremely cost-effective for me,” she explains.  “North Central’s tuition is about one-third the cost as other universities, which saved me approximately $22,000 in tuition for a four-year degree.”

“The application to Franklin University was easy.  I would encourage students to transfer credits each semester to closely monitor the overall progress toward their degree.”

Persky will graduate from Franklin University with her bachelor of science in management and leadership in the spring of 2021.  “I plan to apply the knowledge I have obtained through my education to advance the vision and mission of the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc where I currently work.”

 

Welcome Back!

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Everyone at North Central State College has been working to meet the educational needs of our students while maintaining the safety of everyone.

While some things are changing, our commitment to provide support for you as you continue toward your goals will not change.  We’re ready to help you learn, strive to succeed, and I know your persistence will pay off!

Thank you for your effort, and for joining us at North Central State College.

Dr. Dorey Diab, President & C.E.O.
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Before Coming to Campus

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When Students Arrive on Campus

  • You will be required to enter through a single door for each NC State Building
    • “A1” at Fallerius
    • “A1” at Byron Kee
    • “A2” at Kehoe Center
    • “A1” at Health Science (“C1” for faculty at Health Sciences)
    • “B1” at the Crawford Success Center.
  • Upon entering, your temperature will be taken.
  • You will be required to wear a face mask.
  • You will be asked a series of travel and health screening questions.
  • If you complete the health screening successfully, you will be given a wrist band that will need to be worn for the rest of the day. This visual will signify that you have been screened, however, your temperature will be taken each time your enter a building.
  •  If you answer yes to any of these questions, or if your temperature is above 100.4° F, you will be asked to fill out and submit an expanded form at https://ncstatecollege.edu/health-travel-information/

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Throughout the day while on campus

  • Maintain social distancing of 6 feet of spacing.
  • Wash your hands with soap and water often. Use hand sanitizer when washing your hands is not possible.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth throughout the day.
  • Cover your mouth with a tissue or your sleeve when coughing or sneezing.
  • Get plenty of rest, and practice good hygiene habits.

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Learning Environment Fall 2020

  • Whenever possible, classes will be taught in a distance learning format.
  • You will have access to advising, tutoring, financial aid, student records, admissions, career services both online and in person. We encourage you to reach out via phone and email first to see if your needs can be met without meeting face-to-face.
  • Similarly, instructors will provide opportunities to meet one-on-one remotely, or in-person if necessary, to assist you in your studies.
  • Keep classroom doors open whenever possible.
  • Don’t share classroom materials.
  • Water fountains are closed. Bring your own water with you.

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Hands-on learning environment

  • Many programs at NC State require laboratory work, and clinical experiences. We have prepared lab spaces to accommodate students safely, building physical barriers between work stations in some labs, and increasing space between students in other areas.
  • You will be required to wear masks while in laboratory settings.
  • Hand sanitizer and/or hand washing stations will be provided for your use upon entering and before
    exiting the laboratories.
  • Instructors will disinfect any work stations used between classes.
  • Deep cleaning of all laboratory spaces will occur every evening.

For a printable PDF of this information go to: NCState_Fall2020_reopeningV2 (PDF)

The Right College Right Now

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More In-Person Classes, More Scholarships

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Every student is unique, and at NC State we’re working hard to support our students as they continue working toward their goal of a college education. If you have any questions, contact admissions@ncstatecollege.edu.

  • NC State will offer new fall scholarship awards for students of all ages:

    Click here to download the Information sheet on all NC State Certificate programs. (PDF)

    • College Credit Plus and College NOW provide college credit while still enrolled in high school
    • Successful CCP students are offered Tuition Freedom Scholarships
    • Tuition Freedom Scholarships are available for CCP students who meet the TFS guidelines. You could complete a certificate or associate degree tuition-free.
    • NC State offers CCP classes in more than 55 area high schools, online and in-person on our campus in Mansfield, Shelby and at the Crawford Success Center in Bucyrus.
    • The CCP credits you earn while in high school can save you thousands of dollars when you transfer to college after you graduate from high school.

    Click Here  for more information about College Credit Plus at NC State.

    • Don’t take a gap year. Often, students who step away from continuing their studies, have trouble regaining their educational momentum.
    • If your plans are changing, consider staying close to home, and earning quality, transferrable credits – at NC State at a fraction of the cost per credit hour compared to other colleges and universities.
    • We’re committed to helping you secure all the financial aid for which you qualify.
    • In addition to traditional financial aid, we are working to provide new awards for students pursuing short-term certificates and providing emergency funding through the NC State College Foundation and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act from the federal government.
    • If you took College Credit Plus courses while in high school, you may qualify for a Tuition Freedom Scholarship from NC State – allowing you to earn a certificate or associate degree tuition-free.
    • NC State offers individualized service and support to every student.

    Click here for more  information about available programs and enrolling at NC State!

    • If you’ve been dreaming of a new career, now is the time to pursue that dream. The right certificate or degree can change your life for the better.
    • With more than 60 degrees and certificate programs available, you can update your skills or retrain for a new career.
    • We’re committed to helping you secure all the financial aid for which you qualify.
    • In addition to traditional financial aid, we are working to provide new awards for students pursuing short-term certificates and by providing emergency funding through the NC State College Foundation.

    For more information tailored to the needs of adult students, click here.

    If you would like more information about online learning, click here.