Hocking College President Recognized as one of Top in Nation
NELSONVILLE, Ohio—Hocking College President Dr. Betty Young was recently named one of the top community college CEOs in the U.S. and Canada.
NELSONVILLE, Ohio—Hocking College President Dr. Betty Young was recently named one of the top community college CEOs in the U.S. and Canada.
NOTE: Kennedy Gulas received the Hocking Heroes Award for her actions at Little Wildhorse Canyon. The award recognizes alumni who do essential and extraordinary work in their communities and the world. If you’d like to nominate someone, visit the Hocking College Foundation website and fill out the Hocking Heroes Nomination Form.
When Andrea Chatfield moved to Athens in 2012, the southern Ohio native planned on becoming an organic farmer. Three years later an unexpected shoulder injury led her to a pivotal crossroads in her life.
It's 3,500 miles from John Glenn High School in New Concord, Ohio, to Seal Rescue Ireland.
Fifty years ago, Jim Linthicum became the first person in his family to graduate from college.
One of the values Anita McInnis learned while growing up in Jamaica was to never let anything get in the way of her goals.
Otis Meeks is Hocking College’s new Catering & Food Truck Manager.
By the age of eight, Maureen “Moe” Michels knew exactly what she wanted to do when she grew up... own her own restaurant.
A native of Painesville, Ohio, Michels passion for cooking was inspired by her mother who was a Home Economics teacher and the fact that she came from a very large family. Her family was so big that a typical Thanksgiving Day dinner at her home required place settings for up to 60 guests.
Since October 1992, the Hocking College Foundation has remained a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. Their ongoing mission is to “develop a culture of philanthropy to meet the resource needs of Hocking College in its pursuit of excellence in education and the advancement of economic development, workforce development, and the quality of life for the communities it serves.”
Last month three representatives from The Davey Tree Expert Company visited Hocking College to make a donation to the school’s Forestry Club.
Mark Noark (Sales Arborist), Kris Bruestle (District Manager), and Jeff Crites (Operations Manager) presented to the Forestry Club Secretary, Chelsie Kotlar, with a check for $2,000.
The funds were used to help pay for the expenses of the club’s western forests trip which took place from May 3-19.
The presentation took place in room #213 of the Natural Resources building on the Hocking College campus. Also in attendance were members of the Forestry Club and their faculty advisor, James Downs.
Davey Tree’s donation marks the third time this company has helped fund a trip made by Hocking College's Forestry Club.
Hours of Operations:
8 AM - 5 PM | Monday - Friday
3301 Hocking Pkwy.
Nelsonville, Ohio 45764