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| Other name | Rhodes State |
|---|---|
| Former name | Lima Technical College (1971-2001); James A. Rhodes State College (2001-20??) |
| Type | Public community college |
| Established | 1971; 54 years ago (1971) |
| Parent institution | University System of Ohio |
| Students | 1,845 |
| Location | Lima, Ohio, United States |
| Colors | Blue & White |
| Nickname | Barons |
| Website | www.rhodesstate.edu/ |
Rhodes State College, formally James A. Rhodes State College, is a public community college in Lima, Ohio. It offers associate degrees and shares a campus with the Ohio State University at Lima. High school students comprise over 50% of those enrolled at Rhodes State College.
History
Rhodes State College, previously Lima Technical College, was founded in 1971 in Lima, OH. This institution was based primarily on technical training of students who lived in Allen County, OH. Over five hundred students enrolled during the first year. By the mid-1990s, Lima Technical College offered over seventy Associate and other certificate degree programs.
In 2002, Lima Technical College changed its name to James A. Rhodes State College in order to honor the former governor. Rhodes played a major role in developing Ohio's two-year colleges. It is now referred to as Rhodes State College.
References
- ^ As of fall 2022. "Headcount Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity, by Campus (2022)". Ohio Department of Higher Education. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
- http://rhodesstate.edu/en/About%20Rhodes/College%20Offices%20and%20Departments/~/media/pdf/Marketing%20and%20College%20Relations/2016_Brand%20Guidelines.ashx
- "James A. Rhodes State College", Ohio History Central, July 12, 2006, http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/entry.php?rec=2522
External links
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