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'''Hocking College''', a [[technical college]] located in [[Nelsonville, Ohio]], in the [[Appalachian]] Mid-West Region of the [[United States]] offers a wide selection of curriculum, including two year and four year degrees, as well as several certification programs. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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Revision as of 05:59, 20 January 2011
38°13′11″N 85°42′11″W / 38.21980°N 85.70300°W
| Motto | The World at Hand |
|---|---|
| Type | Public Technical |
| Established | 1968 |
| President | Ron Erickson |
| Undergraduates | 5,200 |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | 2,300 acres (9.3 km2); 20 buildings |
| Nickname | Hawks |
| Website | www.hocking.edu |
Hocking College, a technical college located in Nelsonville, Ohio, in the Appalachian Mid-West Region of the United States offers a wide selection of curriculum, including two year and four year degrees, as well as several certification programs.
History
The College was founded in 1968.
In August 2008, the Ohio State Auditors website announced an audit of Hocking College to explore "various allegations regarding certain activities and financial transactions at the college."[1]
In April 2009, it was announced in the wake of a criminal investigation that college president John Light would be replaced by Dr. Ron Erickson of Minnesota.[2] The State Investigation by the Auditor's office made findings that Light (past president), DuVivier (Light's Wife and senior vice-president under his administration) and two other employees illegally took money from the college. The Audit report shows that this money should be paid back to the college and criminal prosecution is impending a final investigation by the State of Ohio's Ethics Commission.[3]
In January 2010, the FBI began investigating a hate crime, when a note was found written on a bathroom wall that threatened that black students would be killed on February 2.[4] A racist note was found a short time later.[4] Some black students have withdrawn permanently from the school out of fear for their safety.[4]
Statistics
Most recently, in 2010 the average graduating rate was approximately 25%, and the college held a retention rate of 60%. Only approximately 17% of HC students transferred to another college or university.[5]
Notable alumni
| Name | Known for | Relationship to Hocking |
|---|---|---|
| John Freshwater | Teacher accused on using of a tesla coil to mark students' arms with the Christian cross | Associate's Degree in Recreation and Wildlife.[6] |
References
- ^ "State starts new probe of Hocking College". Columbus Dispatch. Aug 14, 2008. Retrieved 2010-08-31.
- ^ "Hocking College selects Minnesotan for top job". Columbus Dispatch. Apr 28, 2009. Retrieved 2010-08-31.
- ^ "Hocking College officials ordered to repay $28,274". Columbus Dispatch. Nov 5, 2009. Retrieved 2010-08-31.
- ^ a b c Martinez, Edecio (January 28, 2010). "Message Threatens Death for Black Students on Hocking College Campus". CBS News. Retrieved 2010-08-31.
- ^ "Graduation Rates". onveon.com. 2010. Retrieved 2010-08-31.
- ^ "Meet the Freshwaters". bibleonthedesk.com. June 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-14.