Staff -
Department of
Student Life
John Berry
Vice President for Student
Life and Enrollment Management-Central Ohio Technical
College
Director of Student Life-The Ohio State University at
Newark
Warner Center 226
740-364-9578
To contact John Berry
The Office of Student
Life 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.
The Office of Student Life 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
Life is to oversee and manage all of the multiple
functions of the division.
 Holly Mason
Assistant Director
of Student
Life
Warner Center 226
740-366-9172
Contact Holly Mason
Supervises and oversees the general areas of student
development programs for the campus, which include:
student activities, multicultural affairs, 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 Office of Student Life.
Connie Zang
Director, Office for
Disability Services
Warner Center 226
740-366-9441
To contact Connie Zang
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.
 Derek Thatcher
Director,
Career Development and Experiential Learning Services
Warner Center 226
740-366-9453
To contact Derek Thatcher
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.
 Vorley Taylor
Program Manager
of Multi-Cultural Affairs
Warner Center 226
740-366-9241
To contact Vorley Taylor
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.
Bret Whitaker
Program
Coordinator for Athletics,
Physical Education, and Recreation
Adena Hall 106
740-366-9410
To contact Bret Whitaker
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.
 Casey Ray
Student Activities Program
Manager
Warner Center
226
740-366-9171
To contact Casey Ray
Develops, manages and advises student
programs/activities, including student clubs,
organizations, and campus/community events. Oversees
service-oriented activities designed to
enhance student participation, good citizenship,
success, and retention.
 Heather Grabetz
Disability Services Case Manager
Warner Center 226
740-366-9385
To contact Heather Grabetz
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.
Sue Foster
Housing
Coordinator
929 Sharon Valley Rd #204
740-364-7700
To contact Sue Foster
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
Warner Center 226
740-364-9578
To
contact Elaine Stevens
Provides overall office management for the Office of Student
Life;
maintains appointment calendar and acts as office liaison.
Marilyn Lees
Office of Student Life
and Athletics
Warner
Center 226
740-366-9188
To contact Marilyn Lees
Works in conjunction with the
Assistant Director of Student Life to provide service to
student organizations; handles web updates for Student
Life; responsible for record keeping of
department budget accounts; supervises student
employees; handles travel arrangements for
intercollegiate teams; and manages schedule and reservations
for the campus bus.
Julie Ketner
Customer Service
Representative
Reese Center
740-364-9517
To contact Julie Ketner
Answers incoming calls and provides assistance to campus
visitors. Provides general office support as well as
assistance for special projects and/or programs. |
Central Ohio Technical College
The Ohio State University at Newark
