Stark State College of Technology
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| Motto | Changing Lives ... Building Futures |
| Established | 1960 |
| Type | Higher education |
| Students | 13,353 |
| Location | Jackson Township, Ohio, U.S. |
| Former names | Stark County Technical Institute Stark State Technical Institute Stark Technical College |
| Colors | Red (PMS 199) and Blue (PMS 287) |
| Mascot | Spartans |
| Website | starkstate.edu |
Stark State College of Technology (SSCT), also known as Stark State College and Stark State, is a public college located in Stark County, Ohio. The school offers 200 majors, options, one-year certificates and career enhancement certificates. Approximately 4,000 noncredit students are enrolled in continuing education and contract training activities. As of Spring 2010 the enrollment grew to 13,353.(Canton Repository)
Stark State College prepares individuals to enter fields in the arts and sciences, business and entrepreneurial studies, health sciences, engineering technologies, information technologies and public services. Degrees awarded are the associate of arts, associate of science, associate of applied science, associate of applied business and associate of technical studies.
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[edit] Location
Stark State is co-located on 200 acres (0.81 km2) shared with Kent State University at Stark in Jackson Township near North Canton, Ohio. Stark State also owns 42 acres (170,000 m2) on the corner of Frank and Mega roads, used primarily for parking. Recently the college expanded the campus by six buildings and 200,000 sq ft (19,000 m2). Stark State also offers classes at satellite campuses located in; Alliance, Barberton, Carrollton, downtown Canton, Massillon, Navarre, Plain, Portage Lakes, and Hartville.(Stark State.com)
[edit] Upward Bound Math-Science Academy
Stark State participates in the Upward Bound Math-Science Academy (UBMS) which is a college-preparatory program funded by the U.S. Department of Education and Stark State College. The Academy includes a year-round academic support and a summer program that provides academic, career and social enrichment to students considering careers in the Science, Engineering, Technology and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Upward Bound is available to Canton City School students in grades 9-12. Stark State also provides a program that supports and pays Stark State students to mentor those in the UBMS.
[edit] Disability Services
Stark State College provides assistance to students with disabilities in order to maximize educational opportunities and individual potential. The disability support services staff assists students with disabilities by providing academic support services; admissions procedures; financial aid information; and academic, personal and career counseling. The campus includes many accessible features, such as adapted restrooms, electric doors, handicapped parking (by permit) and Braille tactual room signs. Students must inform disability support services of their need for accommodation prior to the start of their coursework. Students must provide documentation of their disability; test reports and school records to help the disability support services coordinator provide appropriate academic accommodation and support services. A pre-admission interview prior to applying to the college is suggested.
[edit] History
Clayton G. Horn, Samuel Krugliak and Ralph Regula were the leading figures in the founding of Stark State College in 1960. The College originally was named Stark County Technical Institute and over the years, renamed Stark State Technical Institute and Stark Technical College. In 1996, the College was renamed Stark State College of Technology.[citation needed]
[edit] Open Door Policy
Stark State's Open Door admission policy allows any high school student or graduate (or GED or equivalent) to enroll, but not in a specific degree programs. Normal admission is open to anyone who is a high school graduate or an equivalent, completes the enrollment procedures, and pays the fees for admission. This is exclusive of academic record or placement testing results. This open door policy does not deny specific technology departments the right to require preliminary training or talent.
[edit] Accreditation
Stark State College of Technology is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. In addition, a number of its specific programs are separately accredited by organizations in their respective fields.[1]
[edit] Fuels-Cell Research at Stark State
Stark State is one of the few schools that has a Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell program. Fuel Cell is a standalone generator much like a battery it can create its own power from electrochemical reduction. Stark State has a Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell System program which allows you to receive a one-year technical certificate of competency, certificate of competency and scholarship as a part of the mechanical engineering technology program.
[edit] Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor society for two-year colleges. PTK provides its members with opportunities in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service and fellowship.
[edit] References
- ^ "Accreditations". Stark State College of Technology. Archived from the original on December 3, 2008. http://www.webcitation.org/5cnNsEP65. Retrieved December 3, 2008.
2.Griffy-Seeton,Melissa. 2010,June,18. "Stark State College is Booming". Front page. Retrieved from: http://www.cantonrep.com/news/x1808625262/Stark-State-College-is-Booming
