Stark State College of Technology (SSCT), also known as Stark State College and Stark State, is a public

Public university

A public university is a university that is predominantly funded by public means through a national or subnational government, as opposed to private universities. A national university may or may not be considered a public university, depending on regions...

 college located in Stark County, Ohio

Stark County, Ohio

Stark County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 375,586. It is included in the Canton-Massillon, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area....

. 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 up 39%.(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.

Location

Stark State is co-located on 200 acre (0.809372 km²) shared with Kent State University Stark Campus

Kent State University Stark Campus

Kent State University at Stark, better known as Kent State University Stark and Kent State Stark, and formerly known as Kent State University Stark Campus, is a public liberal arts university and the largest regional campus of Kent State University...

 in Jackson Township

Jackson Township, Stark County, Ohio

Jackson Township is one of the seventeen townships of Stark County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 37,744 people in the township, 37,484 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...

 near North Canton, Ohio

North Canton, Ohio

As of the census of 2000, there were 16,369 people, 7,114 households, and 4,382 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,697.1 people per square mile . There were 7,506 housing units at an average density of 1,236.8 per square mile...

. Stark State also owns 42 acres (169,968.1 m²) on the corner of Frank and Mega roads, used primarily for parking. Recently the college has expanded the campus by six buildings and 200000 sq ft (18,580.6 m²). Stark State also offers classes at Satellite Campuses located in; Alliance, Barberton, Carrollton, Downtown Canton, Massillon, Navarre, Plain, Portage Lakes, and Lake/Hartville.(Stark State.com)

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.

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.

History

Clayton G. Horn, Samuel Krugliak and Ralph Regula

Ralph Regula

Ralph Straus Regula was a Representative in the United States Congress from the 16th District of the State of Ohio. He retired in January 2009 after 18 consecutive terms. He is a member of the Republican Party. In the 110th Congress , he was the second longest serving Republican member of the U.S...

 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.

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.

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.

Fuels-Cell Research at Stark State

Stark State is one of the few schools that have 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.

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Phi Theta Kappa

Phi Theta Kappa

Phi Theta Kappa, also ΦΘΚ or sometimes PTK , is the international honor society of two-year colleges and academic programs, particularly community colleges and junior colleges. It also includes Associate's degree-granting programs offered by four-year colleges...

is an international honor society for two-year colleges. PTK provides its members with opportunities in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service and fellowship.