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John Berry
Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management-Central Ohio Technical College
Director of Student Affairs-The Ohio State University at Newark

The Office of Student Affairs acts as the primary focal point for addressing student needs, issues, and concerns. We also serve as a resource and referral office for all faculty, staff, and students. OSA is available for university policy and procedure clarification, confidential consultations, personal and family crisis assistance, and formal academic grievances. Specific role within the Office of Student Affairs is to oversee and manage all of the multiple functions of the division.

Supervises and oversees the general areas of student development programs for the campus, which include: student activities, multicultural affairs, career services, and athletics. Responsible for the student ambassador program, organizing orientation for both institutions, first year programming, and assisting with judicial services along with other general duties of the student affairs department.

Connie Zang, Director, Office for Student Disability Services

Connie Zang
Director, Office for Disability Services

Hopewell Hall 53
740-366-9441

czang@cotc.edu

Interprets student's diagnostic documentation to determine possible need for academic adjustments and/or accommodations according to ADA and 504 guidelines. Develops policy and procedure in accordance with federal and state regulations using state of the art best practices. Serves as program developer and budget manager of Perkins Grant. Designated 504 coordinator for The Ohio State University at Newark and Central Ohio Technical College; assures compliance and coordinates periodic review audits. Also serves as the Chairperson of Campus Access Committee and member of Diversity Committee.

The Office of Multi-Cultural Affairs designs and implements educational cultural programs. These programs create forums for students, staff and faculty to initiate dialogue about local, national and global events relating to diversity in order to share experiences.

General responsibilities include the continued development of student activities, volunteerism and wellness programs for the Newark campus. Additionally serves as advisor to the Student Activities Board, the Habitat for Humanity-Collegiate Challenge group, and the Phi Theta Kappa academic honorary.

Bret Whitaker
Program Coordinator for Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation

Adena Hall 106
740-366-9410

whitaker.77@osu.edu

Plans, coordinates and implements athletic, physical education and intramural programming for Ohio State Newark and COTC. Drafts and monitors athletic budgets and monitors expenditures. Hires and supervises student staff. Serves as advisor for Titan Intramural Club.

Heather Grabetz, Disability Services Case Manager Heather Grabetz

Disability Services Case Manager

Hopewell Hall 53
740-366-9385

hgrabetz@cotc.edu

Responds to inquiries from and conducts needs assessments on prospective and current students upon initial contact with the Office for Disability Services. Provides academic, vocational, and personal counseling to and referrals for students with disabilities. Also serves as liaison with other personnel, including but not limited to: Study skills specialist, tutoring program manager, testing program coordinator, staff counselor, Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation and Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired.

Help "undecided" students in selecting a major. Assist students in the job search process--resume and cover letter development, job search strategies, interviewing techniques, practice interviews, etc.

Full-time, live-in residence hall staff member supervising hall operations and staff members as they assist students in their adjustment and development in the residence hall. Academic year involvements include hall activities and programs, room changes, conflict resolution, discipline issues and academic and counseling referrals. In addition to summer school student housing, summer duties include the housing of small and large conference groups.

Susan Adams
Personal Counselor
To contact the Personal Counselor

Office Hours: M-F 8-5. Evening hours by appointment.

Personal counseling provides confidential counseling services, free of charge to students of The Ohio State University at Newark and Central Ohio Technical College. Counseling provides a safe and accepting setting in which personal concerns and possible solutions can be explored. Counseling can aid in efforts to make life choices or changes, or to reach important personal goals.

Elaine Stevens
Administrative Assistant
estevens@cotc.edu

Provides overall office management for Student Affairs; maintains appointment calendar and acts as office liaison.

Oversees production of Student Activities and sports information brochures and posters, including web updates; responsible for recordkeeping of department budget accounts; supervises student employees; handles travel arrangements for intercollegiate teams; manages schedule and reservations for the campus bus, and works in conjunction with Assistant Director of Student Affairs, providing service to student organizations.

Answers incoming calls and provides assistance to campus visitors. Provides general office support as well as assistance for special projects and/or programs.

Welcome to Student Life at the Newark Campus