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About our Spotlight:
Edison State Community College was chartered in 1973 and now has locations in Piqua, Greenville, Eaton, and Troy. Enrollment and offerings have grown steadily–from 309 students enrolled in 30 courses in 1973 to more than 3,000 students enrolled today in about 30 technical fields, a broad range of baccalaureate transfer programs, developmental course work, and continuing education offerings. Edison State Community College offers five different degrees, two of which are designed for transferring to a four-year college or university, and three which prepare graduates for immediate employment.
2023 Vol. 6
June
The Official Newsletter of the Troy Chamber of Commerce
Spotlight: Edison State Community College
Q: It’s your 50th anniversary this year. What was the inspiration behind the founding of Edison State Community College in 1973?
A: Edison State Community College was chartered to meet a demand for quality, accessible college education that focused on serving the residents of Darke, Miami, and Shelby counties As has often beenthecase,ourregionwasvisionaryinitstiming,asEdisonStatewasestablishedin1973asthefirst state general and technical college in Ohio under provisions of the Ohio Revised Code Edison State was chartered without special local taxation as a two-year, public, coeducational, state-supported institution of higher learning with the privileges of offering studies in the arts and sciences, technical education,andadultcontinuingeducation.Sinceitsestablishment,EdisonStatehascontinuedtofollow in the footsteps of its namesake, Thomas Alva Edison, and earned a reputation for being an innovator in meeting the demand to provide accessible, quality education and training opportunities for its students
Q:What was the mission at the start of Edison State, and how does that compare to your mission now?
A:Althoughwordeddifferentlybackin1973,themissionofEdisonStatehasremainedthesameoverthe years We provide the learning opportunities, support services, and commitment that enable students tocompletetheireducationalgoalsandrealizetheirdreams
Q:How many employees does Edison State have?
A:Edison State employs 148 full time colleagues, with an additional 145+ adjuncts who work part-time during varioussemesters
Q:What challenges has Edison State had to face and overcome?
A:As a small, mostly rural community college, EdisonStatehasworkedhardthroughtheyearsto establish itself among the larger colleges and universities in our region. Today we are proud to offer our students and our communities a level of excellenceandinnovationinhighereducationthat is second to none. Through many economic and societal changes, Edison State has remained laser-focused on developing the workforce of the future, and our business partners and students appreciatethatunwaveringcommitment
Q:What are Edison State’s long-term goals?
A:Edison State Community College's long-term goals are to provide a high level of education so that students can complete their educational goals and realize their dreams. Edison State is dedicated to creatinganenvironmentwherestudentscanlearnandgrow,anditisourgoaltohelpthemsucceedin allareasoflife
Q: What elements of Edison State do you think make it so unique and so vital to the Miami Valley community?
A: Edison State Community College is dedicated to providing students with the necessary resources and tools to succeed We believe that the relationships we form with our students and our dedication to outstanding, personalized service make us unique. Our faculty and staff are committed to helping studentsfindtheirpassion,andwewantourstudentstofeelliketheycancometouswithanyproblem or concern. We work hard every day to ensure that everything we do is as sustainable as possible to continueimpactingourcommunityforyearstocome.
Q: What is something new that Edison State has to offer to their students?
A: Within the last five years, Edison State has responded to the needs of regional employers by providing a variety of new academic programs in agriculture, aviation, banking, cybersecurity, emergencymedicaltechnician,graphicdesign,paramedic,veterinarytechnology,andwebdesignand development. Additionally, students can now attend classes at one of four convenient locations in Piqua, Greenville, Eaton, and Troy Edison State has also enhanced its online learning presence to providestudentswithevenmoreflexibilitywhencompletingcourses
Q: Are there any needs that Edison State has not met in the community, that you would like to serve in the future?
A: Edison State Community College is committed to being a valuable resource for our region and will continue to be responsive to the needs of its students and the broader communities it serves Today's imminent opportunities may be replacedbynewanddifferentareasofgrowthtomorrow Though futureneedsarechallengingtopredict,EdisonStatewillcontinue listening, engaging, and adapting as circumstances require, ensuring that it remains the premier choice for academic programming, workforce development, personal enrichment, and community-focusedopportunitiesfortheareaitserves
Thank you from the Troy Chamber of Commerce to Edison State Community College for this wonderful interview!
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Member Mingle
Monday, June 19, 2023 (4:30 PM - 6:30 PM) (EDT)
It's our turn to say THANK YOU to YOU! Our Members! Come out to Long Shots Driving Range and enjoy networking, appetizers, drinks, and some golf! We will also be offering Free Headshots to those who attend, you will receive a copy of the headshot afterwards Kindly RSP by June 15th! This is a Members Only event
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2023 Chamber Steak Fry & Annual Auction
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM) (EDT)
We are looking forward to having the Chamber Steak Fry & Annual Auction and hope you'll join us! There will be a delicious steak dinner with all the fixings, beer and soda
A LIVE Auction will take place after dinner and a Silent Auction will be online through the Bidr/Event Gives website. The only way you will be able to bid on silent auction items is through the Bidr/Event Gives website which will open a week before the Auction (August 23rd) and will close on September 1st
Registration deadline is August 23rd, and registrations not cancelled by 5:00pm on 8/23 will still be invoiced
The Troy Area Chamber of Commerce often takes photographs & video during our events for use in brochures and on the Web. By registering you agree that the Chamber may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at a chamber event
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Tip of the Month
Summer is almost here, and with that, your business hours may be changing. Whether you are changing to summer hours, or just altering your business hours in general; make sure that you have properly updated this on your website, social media, and especially your Google listing.
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