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June 09, 2023
Students and faculty from the Sinclair Community College Veterinary Technology program held a special vaccination clinic at the Dayton campus on Friday, June 9, 2023. More than two dozen pets received free core preventive care vaccinations, deworming medication, physical exams, and nail trimming services. The free event was supported by Boehringer-Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals.
The students and faculty used Sinclair’s mobile veterinary clinic that was unveiled last year. The mobile clinic c...
May 15, 2023
Sinclair Community College continues to meet the vital need for respiratory therapists with a record number of students graduating in Spring 2023 with Sinclair Respiratory Care associate degrees.
The 30 graduates were recognized and celebrated during a special pinning ceremony held on May 4, 2023, at the Dayton Masonic Center.
“The past two years have been incredibly challenging for each of us, but together, this class of students embraced the remarkable classroom education and criti...
May 09, 2023
The Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present work by David Hicks in the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery and drawings by Lauren Scavo-Fulk in the Works on Paper Gallery.
Allegorical narratives are found in Hick’s figurative works. Heavily influenced by art history and the traditions of classical painting, Hicks explores multiple themes on a variety of levels, which focus on the interconnectedness of human relationships. However, Hicks ultimately leaves the fina...
May 08, 2023
Four Sinclair Community College students are being recognized for their excellence in academics, leadership, and community service as part of the 2023 All-Ohio Academic Team.
Sinclair Community College students chosen for the 2023 All-Ohio Academic Team:
Second Team
Micaela Zagal
Third Team
Corey Hare
Amira Mohamed
Chance Zoe Tuyishime
Sinclair’s honorees are among 74 students from Ohio’s 23 community colleges who were honored during a special virtual ...
May 04, 2023
Sinclair Community College will award a record number of degrees and certificates to more than 9,000 students at the 2023 Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 5th beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the University of Dayton Arena.
2023 Commencement Highlights – Sinclair Community College:
11,800+ degrees and certificates (Record number; 7% increase over 2022)
10 – Bachelor’s Degree Graduates
5 – Bachelor of Applied Science – Unmanned Aerial ...
May 03, 2023
Sinclair Community College is celebrating students who participated in the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Program as they prepare to graduate this week. Sinclair is one of 10 higher education institutions involved in the Ohio LSAMP Alliance that assists colleges and universities with significantly increasing underrepresented minority student recruitment, retention, persistence, and attainment of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degrees. Lou...
May 02, 2023
Following two years of rigorous classroom instruction and challenging field experience, 22 Sinclair Community College Veterinary Technology students have taken their oath of commitment to provide exceptional care and compassion to the pets and people they serve. The students are graduating in May with Associate of Applied Science Veterinary Technology degrees. On April 26, 2023, the students were honored during a special oath taking ceremony and graduation celebration.
“As we stoo...
April 27, 2023
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost presented the STAR Academy designation to the Sinclair Police Academy on Thursday, April 27, 2023. Created in 2021, this designation recognizes Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission-approved police academies that go above and beyond the minimum requirements to ensure that cadets receive the best possible training.
The Sinclair Police Academy conducted its first basic police academy in 1989. Since its inception, the academy has completed 126 basic ...
April 24, 2023
The Sinclair Community College Workforce Development and Health Sciences Divisions are teaming up to provide innovative, hands-on training in critical situations to employees from the region’s hospitals and health care facilities.
Sinclair's Simulation Center allows current health care professionals to collaborate with Sinclair’s Health Sciences faculty to develop and deliver health scenarios that represent common patient interactions.
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April 21, 2023
Sinclair Community College is celebrating former President Dr. David H. Ponitz who was inducted this month into the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Leadership Hall of Fame. This prestigious designation recognizes individuals whose accomplishments and professional contributions to the community college field have been outstanding. Dr. Ponitz was joined by his family and members of Sinclair’s leadership team for the induction ceremony in Denver, Colorado.
Dr. Ponitz beca...
April 21, 2023
The Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present works by the 2023 graduating class.
Through May 6 the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery and other galleries in Building 13 will exhibit artwork by students graduating from Sinclair with an Associate of Arts, Art degree. The graduates are in charge of both selecting works from their portfolios to exhibit as well as installing the show.
Exhibiting artists include Natalie Blair, Ella Catron, Megan Courtaway, Ellana Davis, S...
April 19, 2023
Sinclair Community College is recognizing and celebrating the record 75 College Credit Plus (CCP) participants who are graduating with Sinclair associate degrees while still in high school. This is a 9% increase over last year.
The students were recognized on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, during a special graduation ceremony held at Sinclair’s downtown Dayton campus.
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April 12, 2023
The American Association of Geographers (AAG) has recognized the Geography/Geospatial Technology Department at Sinclair Community College with a 2023 Program Excellence Award. The department is recognized for its well-developed combined offering of an associate degree in Geography, designed for transfer to a four-year university and aligned with Ohio’s public universities, and an associate degree in applied GIST, aimed at preparing students for a career track in Geospatial Technology. Sinc...
April 11, 2023
Sinclair Community College is celebrating the winners of the college's first American Statistical Association (ASA) DataFest Student Competition held at the Centerville campus. Four student teams took top honors during a special awards ceremony held on Saturday, April 8, 2023.
During the competition, 20 Sinclair Computer Information Systems (CIS) and Information Technology (IT) students divided into teams to analyze and find meaning in large and complex datasets. T...
April 07, 2023
Sinclair Community College Names
Dr. Lisa Mahle-Grisez as Associate Provost
Dr. Mahle-Grisez will assume her new role on May 8, 2023.
DAYTON, OH – Sinclair Community College has named Dr. Lisa Mahle-Grisez as Associate Provost effective May 8, 2023. For the last two years, Dr. Mahle-Grisez served at the University of Cincinnati, Clermont College, as Associate Dean and Chief Academic Officer. However, Dr. Mahle-Grisez is no stranger to Sinclair. She originally joined Sinclair in199...
April 05, 2023
Sinclair Community College is inviting students, recent graduates, job seekers, and individuals looking to explore new opportunities to the 22nd Annual Career Fair on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, from Noon to 3:00 p.m. on the first floor in the Great Hall in Building 12 at Sinclair’s downtown Dayton campus. The free event is open to the public.
Over 90 employers will be on hand to help job seekers explore in-demand, rewarding careers. All employers are looking to hire for ...
April 03, 2023
The Sinclair Community College Appalachian Outreach Department is hosting an evening of traditional mountain music on Thursday, April 13, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The concert will be held on the Dayton campus in the Welcome Center, Building 10. Featured bands are Ma Crow & Co. and the Jericho Old Time Band.
Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Ma Crow & Co. features Ma Crow (Guitar and Vocals ), Vicki Abbott (Bass and Vocals), Mike Thompson (Banjo and vocals), Steve Johnston (Mandolin ...
March 29, 2023
Sinclair Community College students showed off their computer science skills during the College’s first American Statistical Association (ASA) DataFest on March 24-25, 2023, at the Centerville campus. 20 Sinclair Computer Information Systems (CIS) and Information Technology (IT) students divided into teams to analyze and find meaning in large and complex datasets. The event featured keynote speaker Dr. Amanda Bullock, Deputy Chief Data Officer with the Air Force Research Laboratory.
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March 27, 2023
Sinclair Community College is mourning the loss of former Board Chair and Trustee Burnell R. Roberts. Mr. Roberts passed away on February 28, 2023, at the age of 95. He served on the Sinclair Board of Trustees from 1985 to 1995, three of those years as Board Chair.
“Burnell was a dedicated and passionate advocate for literacy issues, students with special needs, and the arts. He embraced Sinclair’s mission to find the need and endeavor to meet it by championing initiatives focused...
March 24, 2023
Students and faculty from the Sinclair Community College Veterinary Technology program held a special vaccination clinic at the Dayton campus on Friday, March 24, 2023. Faculty and students used Sinclair’s new mobile veterinary clinic to provide core preventive care vaccinations, deworming medication, and a free physical exam to more than 40 pets. The service was provided in conjunction with Boehringer-Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals.
Sinclair’s mobile veterinary clinic was unveiled las...
March 23, 2023
Sinclair Community College welcomed more than 160 leaders from business, K-12, and higher education on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, for the SuccessBound 2023 Conference. Attendees participated in multiple breakout sessions focused on work-based learning, pre-apprenticeships, business advisory committees, career-technical programming for students with disabilities, and industry recognized credentials.
Sinclair hosted the SuccessBound 2023 Conference as a member of the Ohio Tech Prep West Region....
March 21, 2023
High school students from Warren and Clinton Counties received hands-on technology training during the Pre-Engineering Camp at the Sinclair in Mason campus. The 2-day event was held earlier this month and is the first of its kind at Sinclair in Mason.
On the first day, students rotated through hands-on activities in mechanics, electronics, and coding. During day two, they split into teams and put these new skills to the test with a Rubber Band Car Design Challenge. ...
March 21, 2023
Sinclair Community College Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) students recently shared their knowledge and skills to an international audience at the 2023 American Society of Heating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Winter Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. The conference hosted more than 3,000 HVAC and refrigeration industry professionals from across the globe.
During the conference’s poster session, the students presented their innovative capstone pr...
March 20, 2023
From New York to Paris, from ragtime to jazz: THE HELLO GIRLS chronicles the story of America’s first women soldiers in this new musical inspired by true events.
Presented March 24-April 1, 2023, in Blair Hall Theatre, during Women’s History Month, Sinclair Theatre is proud to present the true story of the women who answered the call, with music and lyrics by Peter Mills; book by Peter Mills and Cara Reichel.
These intrepid heroines served as bilingual telepho...
March 16, 2023
Students and faculty from the Sinclair Community College Veterinary Technology program will hold a special vaccination clinic at the Dayton campus on Friday, March 24, 2023. Faculty and students will use Sinclair’s new mobile veterinary clinic to provide core preventive care vaccinations, deworming medication, and a free physical exam to a limited number of pets. The service is provided in conjunction with Boehringer-Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals.
Sinclair’s mobile vet...
March 09, 2023
Sinclair Community College’s Automotive Technology Department has received a $153,000 Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Education and Awareness, STEM and Workforce Development grant from Electrify America. The funding will allow Sinclair to provide free training and information sessions for automotive technicians and high school students to help meet the growing demand for skilled electric vehicle maintenance and repair workers.
“Sinclair Community College is grateful to Elect...
February 16, 2023
Achieving the Dream (ATD) today awarded Sinclair Community College the 2023 Leah Meyer Austin Award, its highest recognition given annually to a college in the ATD Network that demonstrates exemplary practices and effective strategies that have led to a student-focused culture, notable increases in student outcomes, and reduction of equity gaps. The announcement was made at the organization’s annual DREAM conference, that brought over 2,000 community college leaders, faculty, and student a...
February 07, 2023
The Aspen Institute, in partnership with the Community College Research Center (CCRC) at Teachers College, Columbia University today named Sinclair Community College as one of 10 community colleges selected for Unlocking Opportunity: The Post-Graduation Success and Equity Network. Announced last fall, this network will be comprised of 10 community colleges committed to improving students’ post-completion outcomes and strengthening the programs they offer and advising they provide.
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February 02, 2023
Prospective students, families, and community members are invited to attend Sinclair’s Spring Visit Day on Monday, February 20, 2023, at the Dayton Campus (Building 12) from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This annual event brings hundreds of individuals to campus to learn about Sinclair’s more than 300 degree and certificate programs designed to prepare students for rewarding, in-demand careers.
Sinclair Community College Spring Visit Day
Monday, February 20, 2023 – 10...
January 26, 2023
On Tuesday, January 24, 2023, Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague presented Sinclair Community College with a Compass Award for placing special focus on student success through innovative programs.
The Compass Award is a monthly recognition program that commends organizations, programs, and individuals across the state who are working to guide Ohioans toward financial literacy and empowerment. Sinclair was named the December 2022 Compass Award honoree.
“Sinclair Community College has prove...
January 24, 2023
As a result of the winter weather, all Sinclair Community College campus locations will open at noon on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Any course scheduled to begin at noon or later will meet as scheduled. All online courses delivered via eLearn (including online courses with scheduled meeting times) will meet as normally scheduled. Further, students and faculty should report to their clinical site as scheduled. Students are asked to log into eLearn and check their email fo...
January 12, 2023
Sinclair Community College is continuing its efforts to grow and strengthen small businesses through the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program (10KSB). Sinclair’s Workforce Development Division is currently accepting applications for the upcoming 11-week program that will start with orientation on May 11, 2023. The deadline to apply is February 1, 2023.
Goldman Sachs 10KSB has helped strengthen more than 12,000 small businesses in all 50 states since its inception in 2009. The p...
January 09, 2023
Sinclair Community College is continuing its tradition of academic leadership excellence with the naming of Dr. Martha Hurley as the new Dean of the Liberal Arts, Communication & Social Sciences (LCS) Division. Dr. Hurley comes to Sinclair from the University of Dayton where she currently serves as chair and professor in the Criminal Justice and Security Studies Department.
Dr. Hurley is a distinguished social science scholar who brings considerable expertise in curricular development, pr...
January 09, 2023
Spring Term at Sinclair Community College is underway with multiple Welcome Week activities focused on inclusion and a variety of events showcasing student support services. The theme Sinclair Welcome Week is “Join Us,” with a primary focus on fostering a stronger sense of purpose and inclusion among students, faculty, and staff.
“Sinclair is proud to present Welcome Week as we foster a sense of belonging and provide the support and resources students need on their jou...
December 27, 2022
The spirit of giving filled Blair Hall Theatre at Sinclair Community College as students, faculty, and staff presented seven performances of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” to more than 2,200 guests in December.
This year, Sinclair’s Theatre Department continued to give back to the community by offering accessible performances to hundreds of adults and children. Each performance featured American Sign Language (ASL) Shadow Interpreters for the deaf community. In addition, ...
December 21, 2022
Sinclair Community College Allied Health Professor Dr. Greg Dudash has been selected to receive the 2022 Award for Excellence in eLearning – Legacy Award for Distance Educator from the Instructional Technology Council (ITC).
20 years ago, Dr. Dudash pursued a teaching career in higher education and brought his passion to Sinclair to work with students who are the next generation of medical professionals. He continued his family medicine practice for 10 years while teachi...
December 12, 2022
Sinclair Community College has been selected as a 2023 Bellwether Award finalist and will compete against colleges from across the country for this nationally recognized award that identifies and honors outstanding and innovative community college programs in three award categories.
Sinclair Community College’s submission, “Equity and Inclusion for All, Across the Classroom, Campus, and Community,” was selected as a finalist in the Bellwether Planning, Governance...
December 06, 2022
Sinclair Community College is introducing three new data courses as enrollment increases for data analytics degrees. The new courses are funded by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant and are designed to equip students with the skills they need to succeed as data analysts.
Sinclair will launch the courses in Spring 2023 and include Intro to Data Literacy, Intro to Data Science, and Advanced Python for Data Analytics. Over the past three years, enrollment for Sinclair’s...
November 28, 2022
Sinclair Community College will begin offering a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) for the first time in the 136-year history of the institution. The BSN completion program will allow Sinclair to work towards filling perhaps the largest single job vacancy in the Dayton Region in the coming years and will allow students to get a critically needed education at a much lower cost. Sinclair expects to begin offering the BSN completion program in January 2024.
“This is a great day f...
November 16, 2022
Sinclair Community College is wrapping up Veterans Appreciation Week with the selection and celebration of the 2022 Veteran of the Year. Sinclair student and U.S. Air Force Veteran Kevin Mullinex was nominated by fellow Sinclair students.
“Sinclair Community College is honored to support our veterans and recognize their selfless service and sacrifices this week and every week,” said Dr. Steve Johnson, President – Sinclair Community College. “We applaud Kevin for his de...
November 09, 2022
Sinclair Community College, along with the Center for Systems Security and Information Assurance (CSSIA), and Moraine Valley Community College (located in Illinois), hosted the 2022 State Cybersecurity Education Innovation Summit at Sinclair’s Dayton campus on Friday, November 4, 2022. More than 50 federal and state education and government representatives attended in person. 25 attended virtually.
The theme for this year’s event was “Expanding Ohio’s K12 and...
November 07, 2022
Sinclair Community College and partners from industry, education, and community organizations launched the first Warren County STEM Exploration Fair on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, hosting Waynesville Elementary School at the Countryside YMCA in Lebanon. More than 130 sixth graders participated in hands-on activities exploring science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and careers.
Sinclair Community College received a $50,000 grant from the Fleck Trust to la...
October 27, 2022
Congressman Mike Turner and leadership from Sinclair Community College toured the manufacturing labs at Sinclair’s Dayton campus on Thursday, October 27, 2022. Congressman Turner, with support from Senator Sherrod Brown, was instrumental in securing $1 million in federal appropriations funding for Sinclair’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing. Sinclair is using the funding to purchase equipment that will provide vital hands-on training for students and prepare them for in-demand...
October 25, 2022
Sinclair Community College and Montgomery County recognized the first students completing the new Information Technology (IT) Fundamentals Certification course being offered at the Montgomery County Employment Opportunity Center (MCEOC) in the Westown Shopping Center.
Sinclair and Montgomery County established the innovative education and workforce partnership earlier this year to prepare individuals for rewarding, in-demand jobs in computer science and information techn...
October 24, 2022
Sinclair Community College is partnering with dozens of employers in the region for the “In-Demand Career Hiring Event” on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, from noon to 3:00 p.m. on the first floor of Building 12 at Sinclair’s Dayton campus. The free event is open to students, alumni, and the public.
Employers will be on site to recruit and hire for positions in high demand industries including healthcare (patient care and non-patient care), manufacturing, technology, business ope...
October 24, 2022
Sinclair Community College is taking its Veterinary Technology Department on the road to provide care to underserved pets in the community and give students vital hands-on experience in the field. Sinclair’s new mobile veterinary clinic will provide preventive care and other treatments to pets in need.
Sinclair’s new mobile veterinary clinic comes equipped with the tools and equipment students will use to conduct exams, administer vaccinations, perform teeth ...
October 07, 2022
Sinclair Community College and FastLane hosted Manufacturing Day on October 7, 2022, with 160 high school students participating in hands-on activities to spark interest in exciting, rewarding careers in manufacturing.
Students and staff from five high schools in Clark, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, and Warren Counties converged on Sinclair’s Dayton campus to tour classrooms and labs, hear from manufacturing industry representatives, meet faculty, and learn about internship and emplo...
October 07, 2022
The Sinclair Community College Military Family Education Center (MFEC) collected 1,010 pairs of socks for homeless veterans during its Sinclair Socktember Sock Drive. The men’s and women’s socks were then donated to the Dayton VA Medical Center.
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October 04, 2022
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections (ODRC) and Dayton Correctional Institution recognized 75 female students graduating from Sinclair Community College’s Prison Education Program on Thursday, September 29, 2022. The event included a visit from representatives of the U.S. Department of Education, comments by students, and a performance by the Dayton Correctional Choir.
“We are incredibly proud to provide college education in all of Ohio’s prisons, including ...
October 03, 2022
Sinclair Community College hosted the Defense Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Consortium (DSEC) quarterly meeting on September 20-21, 2022. 70 attendees from organizations and institutions from across the country shared best practices, planned for continuous improvement of their efforts, and learned more about each other’s efforts to engage more students and educators in STEM.
DSEC is a collaborative partnership that aims to broaden STEM literacy and de...
September 29, 2022
Sinclair Community College and Ohio Living officially launched a culinary apprenticeship program on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at a special signing ceremony. Blake Leonard of Middletown signed his apprenticeship agreement and becomes Sinclair’s first Food Service Manager apprentice. Through his apprenticeship, Blake will take college courses at Sinclair while gaining valuable on-the-job training at Ohio Living Mount Pleasant in Monroe.
“Sinclair is proud to partner w...
September 27, 2022
For the second year in a row, Sinclair Community College has been named a “Best for Vets College” by Military Times. Military Times surveyed more than 300 schools that included over 70 questions about services and programs specific to active-duty or veteran students and families and dependents of servicemembers.
“Sinclair College is incredibly proud to receive this designation from Military Times that recognizes our daily pursuit to provide exceptional service and supp...
September 25, 2022
Nursing students and faculty from Sinclair Community College and Cedarville University recently volunteered with Shoes 4 the Shoeless to bring new shoes to children at Our Lady Of The Rosary School in Dayton.
25 Sinclair nursing students and several faculty members assisted with fitting the children with properly fitted shoes. During the fittings, Sinclair students also applied multiple concepts from the classroom including growth and development, family dynamics, cultural diversity,...
September 16, 2022
A Sinclair Community College Engineering student has been named a recipient of a scholarship established to honor one of the nine people tragically killed during the 2019 Oregon District shooting. The Logan Michael Turner Scholarship was recently awarded to Andy McCloud who is pursuing an associate degree in Electronics Engineering Technology.
Logan’s parent’s, Danita and Michael Turner, established the scholarship to assist students pursuing a degree in an engineering discipline ...
September 08, 2022
Sinclair Community College is being recognized by Forbes for the second year in a row as one of the best employers in Ohio. Sinclair ranked #5 on the 2022 Forbes Best-In-State Employers in Ohio list. In 2021, Sinclair ranked #38.
Forbes partnered with market research company Statista to compile the list, which ranks employers in 50 states and the District of Columbia, by surveying 70,000 Americans working for businesses with at least 500 employees. The anonymous ratings ...
August 22, 2022
Sinclair Community College’s Fall Term is underway with a continued focus on student success and services and new academic programs aimed at meeting the workforce needs of employers in the region.
In-person enrollment for Fall Term 2022 is up more than 24% over 2021, while online enrollment has grown nearly 16% over last year. The number of students pursuing Sinclair bachelor’s degrees has grown significantly over 2021 with a 65% increase. 123 Sinclair studen...
August 19, 2022
Sinclair Community College is pleased to welcome 16 international exchange students to contribute to our vibrant campus community during the 2022-2023 academic year. The 16 participants are studying at Sinclair as part of the U.S. Department of State’s Community College Initiative (CCI) Program. They will join a total of 157 participants from underserved and underrepresented global communities who are studying at nine U.S. community colleges in nine states, gaining skills and experiences n...
August 15, 2022
Sinclair Community College is adding multiple free weeklong Manufacturing Boot Camps after the success of its first camp. Seven students completed the first boot camp held August 1-5 at the Dayton campus and participated in interactive class sections on safety, blueprint reading, precision measurement, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining set-up and operation, and lean manufacturing. The students also received training on resume preparation and interviewi...
August 15, 2022
Sinclair Community College is offering students registering for Fall Term a chance to win “Experience Giveaways.” New students are automatically registered for the giveaways that include a “Tesla Experience” and a “Penguin Experience.”
The student randomly drawn for the “Tesla Experience” will join Sinclair’s Automotive Technology Department for a chance to take a ride in a self-driving Tesla and learn more about Sinclair’s electric ...
August 04, 2022
Sinclair Community College is partnering with leading research colleges and universities in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana to form the form the Midwest Regional Network to Address National Needs in Semiconductor and Microelectronics.
The network will collaboratively develop innovative solutions in higher education to best support the onshoring of the advanced semiconductor and microelectronics industry and address the industries’ research and workforce needs.
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July 28, 2022
Sinclair Community College’s Automotive Technology Department hosted an electric vehicle training program July 26-28, 2022, for instructors from across the country. The training was made possible by a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).
21 community college instructors from across the country participated in the 3-day workshop at the Sinclair Automotive Laboratories inside Building 20, the John E. Moore, Sr. Technology Center at the Dayton campus. The workshop was le...
July 27, 2022
Sinclair Community College recognized and celebrated 21 students who completed their Ohio Registered Apprenticeships during a special ceremony held on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at the Dayton campus. The event also recognized ApprenticeOhio and multiple Dayton region employers who have partnered with Sinclair to provide on-the-job training through apprenticeships. DMAX, CRANE 1, and Waibel Energy Systems were among the first employers to partner with Sinclair.
Following the creation of Sinclai...
July 25, 2022
Sinclair Community College is partnering with the Dayton Metro Library for the “Healthcare Hiring and Career Exploration Event” on Tuesday, August 2 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Downtown Dayton Library, 215 East Third Street, Dayton, Ohio. The free event is open to the public.
Area employers as well as Sinclair faculty, advisors, and staff will be on hand to help adults of all ages explore in-demand, rewarding careers and learn how to get on a solid path toward achieving their go...
July 22, 2022
Sinclair Community College is one of three institutions selected by the U.S. Department of Education to offer a new training program designed to strengthen cybersecurity education in high schools. The CTE CyberNet Program is designed to give teachers knowledge and resources they can use to effectively prepare students for cybersecurity courses and careers.
The U.S. Department of Education identified three National Centers of Academic Excellence (NCAE), including Sinclair Commu...
July 22, 2022
Sinclair Community College is inviting adult learners to the 2022 SEEK Conference on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. inside the Smith Auditorium in Building 12 at Sinclair’s Dayton campus.
The SEEK (Sharing, Education, Experience, Knowledge) Conference is hosted by Sinclair’s College for Lifelong Learning and includes a full day of sessions focused on a variety of topics including navigating healthcare, how to live longer and healthier, long-term care, inter...
July 19, 2022
Sinclair’s Fast Forward Re-Engagement Center is teaming up with Montgomery County Workforce Development for the “Academic Re-Engagement & Career (ARC) Festival” on Friday, July 22, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. outside Building 14 at Sinclair’s Dayton campus. Youth and parents are encouraged to attend this free event.
The ARC Fest is a community outreach event designed to provide a space for disconnected youth ages 15 and up to connect with edu...
July 15, 2022
Sinclair Community College is partnering with the Dayton Metro Library to invite individuals to the “Exploring Careers in Manufacturing and Technology Hiring Event” on Thursday, July 21st from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Trotwood Branch Library, 855 East Main Street, Trotwood, OH. The free event is open to the public.
Area employers as well as Sinclair faculty, advisors, and staff will be on hand to help adults of all ages explore in-demand, rewarding careers and learn how to g...
July 15, 2022
Sinclair Community College is preparing students for degrees and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through the 2022 LSAMP Summer Bridge Institute.
Sinclair Community College is one of 10 higher education institutions participating in the Ohio Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program. The purpose of this alliance is to significantly increase underrepresented minority student recruitment, retention, persistence, and attainment of scienc...
July 08, 2022
Sinclair Community College is offering a free, 2-day workshop for high school teachers in the Dayton region to help them better prepare their students for careers in data analytics. The workshop will take place July 12th and 13th from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Sinclair’s Centerville Campus, 5800 Clyo Road in Centerville.
“Sinclair Community College is excited to offer this free training to high school teachers who are passionate about teaching the data skills that students n...
July 07, 2022
Sinclair College welcomed 23 young women from high schools throughout the Dayton region during the annual Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (WiSTEM) Institute. Sinclair’s WiSTEM Institute was held June 27th through July 1st.
The annual WiSTEM Institute is open to girls who are entering grades 10, 11, and 12 and provides an opportunity to learn about STEM fields. Each day, participants engaged in hands-on lab sessions to learn about science, techn...
July 06, 2022
Sinclair Community College in Mason is being recognized by the Warren County Foundation with the 2022 Outstanding Organization Community Service Award. The award recognizes Warren County non-profit organizations which serve as role models for other organizations and make significant and measurable contributions to enhancing the quality of life in Warren County. Sinclair’s Mason location is being recognized for providing quality higher education and community engagement to Warren County and...
July 06, 2022
Premier Health and Sinclair Community College have partnered to create education and career advancement opportunities for Premier Health employees. Premier Health is the first employer to work with Sinclair Community College to develop such a program. Premier Health and Sinclair are two of the largest civilian employers in the Dayton region. The goal of the academy is to upskill Premier Health employees as Sinclair students to create a national model to train critically needed health care person...
July 05, 2022
Sinclair Community College is partnering with the Dayton Metro Library System to invite individuals to the “Healthcare Hiring and Career Exploration Event” on Thursday, July 14, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Wilmington Stroop Library, 3980 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, Ohio. The free event is open to the public.
Area employers as well as Sinclair faculty, advisors, and staff will be on hand to help adults of all ages explore in-demand, rewarding careers and learn how to ...
July 01, 2022
Sinclair Community College hosted a Fusion Splicing Certificate Course, a collaborative training event with Amazon Web Services and Sumitomo Electric Lightwave that earned participants an innovative fiber optic fusion splicing certificate. 20 individuals took part in the June 29-30 course at Sinclair, which offered training on cutting-edge technologies and equipment and covered fiber optic installation and repair. Sumitomo Electric’s world-class experts led the instruction in fiber optic t...
June 29, 2022
The Sinclair Art Department is pleased to present Student Purchase Award artwork in the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery and the Works on Paper Gallery at the downtown Dayton campus.
Thanks to the generosity of Burnell R. Roberts, the Mauch Endowment Fund, as well as a small variety of other donors throughout the years, Sinclair has been able to purchase and display over 140 pieces of student artwork throughout Sinclair’s Dayton, Centerville, and Englewood campuses.
Each spr...
June 24, 2022
Sinclair Community College is offering two FREE opportunities to introduce individuals to rewarding, in-demand careers in advanced manufacturing. Sinclair’s Manufacturing Boot Camps are geared towards individuals who want to learn about and/or get a start on manufacturing careers. Each week-long boot camp will offer an overview of the history and lucrative opportunities in computer numerical control (CNC) while providing a hands-on introduction to the basics of safety, programming, setup, ...
June 15, 2022
The Sinclair Art Department is thrilled to announce the reopening of the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery with the African American Visual Artists Guild’s The Artists Life Project.
After shuttering their physical doors in early 2020 due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, Sinclair’s galleries are again exhibiting physical artwork. The first exhibit is a local arts organization, The African American Visual Artists Guild (AAVAG). AAVAG’s current traveling Exposition through Art Progr...
June 02, 2022
Sinclair Community College announced the winner of its 2nd Annual Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Business Plan Competition on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Aurea L. Rivera, Professional Engineer (PE) and President/Founder of Carbon Metrics Global™ was recognized at a special event held at Sinclair’s downtown Dayton campus.
The Sinclair UAS Business Plan Competition provides an opportunity for Sinclair students, alumni, and their partners to receive support in forming and advancing high-...
May 31, 2022
On May 23, 2022 the Tartan TOPS team celebrated the program's first graduates, Bruce Johnson and Sierra Ward. Bruce and Sierra worked diligently to complete four semesters of coursework, including internship experiences in the Sinclair Theatre Department and at Dorothy Lane Market, to obtain their Tartan TOPS certificates. Some of their best memories during their time at Sinclair include being a member of a team, enjoying an inclusive and welcoming environment, having the chance to be reflective...
May 31, 2022
Sinclair Community College is partnering with Dayton Metro Library for the “Exploring Careers in Manufacturing and Technology Hiring Event” on Monday, June 6th from 4 – 7 pm at the Miami Township Library, 2718 Lyons Rd. in Miamisburg. The free event is open to the public.
Ten area employers, as well as Sinclair faculty, advisors, and staff will be on hand to help adults of all ages explore in-demand, rewarding careers and learn how to get on a solid path towa...
May 31, 2022
Sinclair Community College honored and recognized a dozen cadets graduating from the Sinclair Police Academy on May 23, 2022. The cadets represent the academy’s 122nd graduating class.
The graduates completed 740 hours of required training through the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy and 41 hours of additional training. The cadets also received instruction in 13 different areas including first aid, CPR, building searches, and, new this year, a 3-hour training in the use of dron...
May 26, 2022
Sinclair Community College has earned the State of Ohio’s Collegiate Purple Star designation for its exceptional efforts to support military-affiliated students. Sinclair is among the first group of Ohio universities and community colleges to receive the designation. The Collegiate Purple Star recognizes public and independent colleges and universities in Ohio that are supportive and inclusive of military-connected students. In March, the State of Ohio became the first in the nation to ado...
May 24, 2022
Sinclair Community College will recognize and celebrate its 2020 graduates with a special event planned for Sunday, June 12, 2022, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Sinclair’s Centerville Campus, 5800 Clyo Road, Centerville, Ohio.
The “Class of 2020 Celebration” will bring 2020 graduates back together for a special event complete with caps and gowns, walking the stage area as their names are read, shaking the college president’s hand, photo opportunities, and a reception.
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May 20, 2022
Sinclair Community College has been selected by the Institute of International Education (IIE) to receive an IIE American Passport Project grant that will enable up to 25 Sinclair students to obtain a U.S. passport and support their study abroad journeys. In the second year of the program, IIE awarded 40 institutions for this opportunity, which will help 1,000 Pell-eligible, U.S. students obtain their U.S. passports and start their study abroad journey.
It has long been part of IIE’s mi...
May 18, 2022
Sinclair Community College is inviting students, recent graduates, job seekers, and individuals looking to explore new opportunities to “Career Deciding Day” on Thursday, May 26, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. inside Building 12 at Sinclair’s downtown Dayton campus. The free event is open to the public.
Sinclair faculty, advisors, and staff will be on hand to help adults of all ages explore in-demand, rewarding careers, decide on a program of study, and learn how t...
May 16, 2022
Sinclair Community College’s eLearning Division has received the 2022 D2L Excellence Award for using innovation to further student and faculty success during the COVID-19 pandemic. The D2L Excellence Awards recognize educators who have used D2L Brightspace to deliver learning experiences that are innovative, collaborative, or have made an extraordinary impact on learning outcomes. Sinclair’s eLearning Division established the Coaching to Complete Program using the D2L Brightspa...
May 13, 2022
Sinclair Community College is proud to announce that Dr. Katherine R. Rowell, a professor of sociology, has been awarded a 2022 Mellon/ACLS Community College Faculty Fellowship.
The Mellon/ACLS Community College Faculty Fellowship program offers faculty teaching at two-year colleges support for research projects in the humanities and interpretive social sciences. Launched in 2018 with the support of the Mellon Foundation, this four-year initiative administered by the American Council of Learn...
May 09, 2022
The Sinclair Community College Office of Work-Based Learning celebrated In-Demand Jobs Week (May 2-6, 2022) by providing special tours of campus labs and facilities and holding an Apprenticeship Breakfast Briefing to introduce community partners and employers to workforce solutions.
Ohio’s In-Demand Jobs Week is the statewide celebration of the jobs, industries, and skills that are in-demand in Ohio. In-demand jobs are those that pay a sustainable wage and offer a promising fu...
May 04, 2022
Sinclair Community College will award a record number of degrees and certificates to an all-time high number of students during its 2022 commencement ceremony on Friday, May 6, 2022, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the University of Dayton Arena.
2022 Sinclair College Graduates:
Record number of Students earning Degrees and Certificates: 8,919* (14% over last year, 147% increase over the last 10 years)
Record number of African American Males earning Deg...
May 04, 2022
Sinclair Community College hosted its first Regional FlexFactor Competition on Friday, April 29, 2022. Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted offered words of encouragement and inspiration to the 10 teams representing five high schools throughout the Dayton region.
Winning Teams – Sinclair College 2022 Regional FlexFactor Competition:
1st Place – Miamisburg High School – “The Bully Tulli” - Shelby Bettendorf, Summer Wright, and Brooke Steinbrunner
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April 28, 2022
Sinclair Community College is recognizing and celebrating the record 69 College Credit Plus (CCP) participants who are graduating with Sinclair associate degrees while still in high school. This is a 4% increase over last year.
The students were recognized on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, during a special graduation ceremony held at Sinclair’s downtown Dayton campus.
More than 8,100 students enrolled in CCP at Sinclair for the 2021-2022 schoo...
April 26, 2022
Sinclair Community College welcomed more than 400 high school students from the Dayton region to compete in the 2022 Tech Prep Showcase held on Friday, April 22, 2022, at Sinclair’s downtown Dayton campus.
441 high school students from Centerville, Dayton Public Schools, Kettering, the Miami Valley Career Technology Center, Miamisburg, Stebbins, and Wayne presented projects based on skills and knowledge they have gained within their career pathway through the partn...
April 20, 2022
Central State University (CSU) and Sinclair Community College (SCC) are teaming up to establish exciting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education and career pathways for underrepresented and military-connected students in the Dayton area. A $250,000 grant from DoD STEM administered by the Defense STEM Education Consortium (DSEC) will launch the Central State University – Sinclair Community College STEM Academy.
“DoD STEM is pleased to welcome the CSU-SCC ...
April 20, 2022
Educators, employers, and workforce development leaders gathered this week to explore ideas and develop strategies around “Engaging the High School Talent Pool.” More than 50 individuals attended the myth-busting workshop held at the Warren County Educational Service Center (ESC) in Lebanon.
Sinclair’s Office of Work-Based Learning and the Warren County ESC co-hosted the April 11th event with support from the European American Chamber of Commerce of Greater...
April 07, 2022
Sinclair Community College Geography students are using the power of maps to inspire conversations about equity in the Dayton region at this week’s “Imagining Community Symposium” being held at The Hub at the Dayton Arcade, 35 W. Fourth Street in downtown Dayton.
Six students in Sinclair’s Geography Department spent the past several months using the skills they learned in the classroom to create 55 maps as part of the “Vestiges of Redlining: Mapping Equity ...
April 02, 2022
Sinclair Community College is continuing its commitment to connecting students and the community with in-demand jobs with the College’s 21st Annual Career Fair. More than 60 Dayton region employers will meet with students and community members to discuss full-time and part-time positions.
“This annual event aligns with our mission to find the need and endeavor to meet it by linking our students and job seekers with meaningful career opportunities,” said Matt M...
March 23, 2022
Sinclair Community College hosted the SuccessBound 2022 Conference on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, to bring together business, K-12, and higher education leaders to discuss current workforce initiatives and develop new strategies for preparing students for in-demand career opportunities.
More than 120 education and business representatives participated in multiple breakout sessions focused on apprenticeships, career awareness, the current workforce needs of employers, and the certificates and d...
March 23, 2022
The Sinclair Community College Appalachian Outreach Department is hosting an evening of traditional mountain music on Thursday, April 14th from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The concert will be held on the Dayton campus, Building 10, Welcome Center. Featured bands are Ma Crow & Co. and the Jericho Old Time Band.
Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Ma Crow & Co. consists of Ma Crow, Margie Drees and Vicki Abbott. The trio first came together in March 2011, to help form Ma Crow and the Lady Slipp...
March 22, 2022
Sinclair Community College is one of 22 institutions across the nation selected to receive grant funding to support prison education through Jobs for the Future (JFF) and the Ascendium Education Group’s Ready for Pell Initiative. Ready for Pell is designed to help institutions that provide postsecondary education in prisons navigate the upcoming changes to the Pell Grant program for student financial assistance, giving learners who are incarcerated new opportunities for educational attainm...
March 18, 2022
Sinclair Community College is hosting the 2022 Real Estate Career Fair to connect students and the public with in-demand career opportunities. The event is being held on Thursday, April 7, 2022, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. inside Building 12 at Sinclair Community College in Dayton. More than 20 real estate agencies and brokers with immediate openings will meet with students and job seekers. The public is welcome to attend.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Stat...
March 18, 2022
Sinclair Community College is continuing its commitment to student success by providing nearly $2.1 million in scholarships to recent high school graduates, new students, current students, and returning students. The funding includes more than $1 million in scholarships for College Credit Plus (CCP) and Miami Valley Tech Prep students.
Over the past five years, the Sinclair Board of Trust...
March 10, 2022
Sinclair Community College is partnering with Miami Valley Meals to provide nutritious, chef-prepared meals to students in need. Each week, Miami Valley Meals is donating fresh and frozen meals including vegan and vegetarian options to the Sinclair Student Food Pantry.
Sinclair Community College established the Student Food Pantry in January of 2020 to provide additional support to students facing food insecurity. All currently enrolled students are eligible to use the Student Food Pantry.&nb...
March 03, 2022
Beginning Saturday, March 5, 2022, masks will be optional for all campus locations of Sinclair Community College. Exceptions to this revised policy are individuals participating in health care education programs and other specialized settings where infectious disease control is practiced as part of the programs of study.
The modification in Sinclair’s policy comes after careful review of new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), a dramatic decrease in COVID-19...
February 09, 2022
The Sinclair Community College Board of Trustees is continuing its commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism by establishing Juneteenth as an official college holiday. On Wednesday, February 2, 2022, the Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution designating June 19th as a Sinclair Community College holiday. Each year on June 19th, all Sinclair locations will be closed. Sinclair students and employees will be encouraged to observe and commemorate the meaning of Junetee...
February 08, 2022
Sinclair Community College President Dr. Steven Johnson will be the keynote speaker at the Brunner Literacy Center’s 10th Anniversary Celebration on March 5, 2022. The event is being held at the Dayton Metro Library beginning at 6:45 p.m.
“It is a tremendous honor to be a part of celebrating the incredible achievements of the Brunner Literacy Center and its positive impact on the lives of thousands of adults in the Dayton region over the past decade,” said Dr. Johnson. &ldqu...
February 03, 2022
As a result of the winter storm, all Sinclair Community College campus locations will be closed on Friday, February 4, 2022. This closure includes the cancellation of on-campus clinicals and labs. However, all remote courses (including those delivered virtually via eLearn) will go on as scheduled on Friday, February 4, 2022. Students are asked to log into eLearn and check their email for any additional information or guidance from their faculty. In addition, Sinclair Community Colleg...
February 02, 2022
As a result of the winter storm, all Sinclair Community College campus locations will be closed on Thursday, February 3, 2022. This closure includes the cancellation of on-campus clinicals and labs. However, all remote courses (including those delivered virtually via eLearn) will go on as scheduled on Thursday, February 3, 2022. Students are asked to log into eLearn and check their email for any additional information or guidance from their faculty. In addition, Sinclair Community Co...
January 28, 2022
Sinclair Community College is proud to support the Adult Transition Unit at Dayton Public Schools by providing work experience with Aramark on campus for students with disabilities.
Learn more about this program by clicking on the link and watching the video:
Video: Adult Transition Unit - Dayton Public Schools
January 27, 2022
Sinclair College Accepting Applications for Innovative Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program
Sinclair Community College is continuing its efforts to grow and strengthen small businesses and entrepreneurs through the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program (10KSB). Sinclair’s Workforce Development Division is currently accepting applications for the upcoming 11-week program that will start on May 19, 2022. The deadline to apply is February 4, 2022.
Goldman Sachs 10KSB has helped strengthen over 11,600 small businesses in all 50 states since its inception in 2009. The progr...
January 26, 2022
In an effort to meet the critical need for skilled healthcare workers, Premier Health brought its recruitment team to the downtown Dayton campus of Sinclair Community College on Wednesday, January 26th. Nearly 100 students attended the Premier Health Career Day inside Sinclair’s state-of-the-art Ned J. Sifferlen Health Sciences Center.
Premier Health is the largest private, nonprofit, comprehensive health care system in Southwest Ohio. Premier Health is currently recruiting ...
January 21, 2022
Sinclair Community College is strengthening its efforts to prepare more students to meet the critical need for frontline workers by expanding its Nursing Program. Sinclair is increasing the annual capacity of its Nursing Associate of Applied Science Degree Program from 144 students to 162 (81 per semester) beginning Spring Term 2022.
“Delivering high-quality nursing education is Sinclair’s expertise and by increasing the number of students in our Nursing Program, Sinclair is...
January 11, 2022
Sinclair Community College has been recognized as one of America’s Best Online Learning Schools of 2022 by Newsweek. Sinclair ranked 104 out of 150 colleges and universities in the nation that offer online degree programs, including hybrid programs with online and offline courses or exams.
Newsweek and Statista selected America’s Best Online Learning Schools based on an online survey among United States residents who have used online learning services to obtain an academic d...
January 10, 2022
Sinclair Community College’s 2022 Spring Term is underway with a continued focus on COVID-19 safety protocols and enhanced student services and support.
Student services including admissions, advising, financial aid, registration, and student records continue to be available in-person or remotely. In addition, expanded student services introduced in 2021 will continue in 2022.
“Sinclair College remains focused on our mission to find the need and endeavor...
January 07, 2022
Sinclair Community College is continuing its efforts to support student success with an additional $8.5 million in emergency relief funding for Spring Term. Sinclair is using its third round of the federal Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Student Share Grant Funds to assist students. Eligible expenses include food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, and child-care.
“Sinclair College remains committed to providing the resources our students ...
January 04, 2022
Following an extensive national search, Sinclair Community College has selected Thomas “Tom” Thompson as the new Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police. Thompson will start in his new role on Monday, January 3, 2022.
Thompson previously served as the Network Executive Director of Police and Security in the Kettering Health Network (KHN). Prior to his employment at KHN, he served as an Assistant City Manager in Miamisburg and retired as the Assistant Police Chief of th...
January 04, 2022
Following an extensive nationwide search, Sinclair Community College has selected a new Provost. Dr. Anthony “Tony” Ponder, currently serving at Sinclair as Dean of the Science, Mathematics & Engineering Division, has been named the new Provost of Sinclair Community College starting February 1, 2022.
“Dr. Ponder’s extensive academic and administrative leadership experience and his commitment to identifying and executing innovative solutions to providing high ...
December 16, 2021
Sinclair College is continuing its tradition of financial management excellence with the selection of Michael D. Barhorst as the College’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Barhorst has over two decades of professional finance experience with the bulk of that service as Sinclair’s Director of Budget and Analysis, a position he held for 14 years.
In his previous role, Barhorst managed the college’s annual operating and capital budget processes and lead a team of analysts t...
December 15, 2021
Sinclair Community College, the City of Dayton, and the Dayton International Airport, in conjunction with PSA Airlines, are collaborating to meet the growing need for aircraft mechanics. On Wednesday, December 15, 2021, plans were unveiled for a new Aircraft Mechanic Training Center that will be housed in a renovated hangar at the Dayton International Airport.
The training center will contain two classrooms, two lab spaces and will be dedicated to aircraft mechanics and aviation service maint...
November 29, 2021
The Sinclair College Foundation is launching its 2021 giving campaign with a renewed focus on meeting the needs of students through the College’s emergency funds. The giving campaign will launch on “Giving Tuesday,” November 30th and run through early January 2022.
Since 2020, Sinclair College Emergency Funds have delivered 484 grants totaling $160,000 to students undergoing personal financial challenges. The grants are designed to support issues like immedia...
November 23, 2021
For the eighth consecutive year, the Sinclair College Board of Trustees is reducing textbook costs for high schools participating in College Credit Plus (CCP). The Trustees approved $350,000 in price reductions for its 142 CCP partner high schools.
CCP is Ohio’s dual-enrollment program giving students in grades 7-12 the opportunity to take college courses for free and earn high school and college credit before graduating high school. CCP provides high school studen...
November 18, 2021
Sinclair College is celebrating International Education Week (November 15-19, 2021) by shining the spotlight on its Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Program, and celebrating the richness international students bring to the campus. This innovative virtual exchange program uses online technology to connect students in different countries and allows them to develop relationships and discuss and collaborate on projects as part of their classes.
In August 2018, Sinclair was selec...
November 15, 2021
Sinclair College Automotive Technology students are getting vital hands-on training as a result of a generous equipment donation from Reichard Buick GMC. The dealership has donated four new General Motors (GM) engines and a transmission to Sinclair’s GM Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP).
“We are incredibly grateful for the generous support from Reichard Buick GMC,” said Chuck Taylor – Professor, Sinclair College Automotive Technology. &ldquo...
November 12, 2021
Sinclair College’s eLearning Division is receiving national recognition for its innovative efforts to serve students during the COVID-19 global pandemic. Sinclair’s eLearning Division is being recognized with the Higher Education HERO Award from the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT).
The HERO Awards, Honoring Educational Revolutions in Online Practice, recognize innovative uses of educational technology in response to the COVID-19 p...
November 10, 2021
Charlie Brown is BACK, live on stage, in Sinclair’s Blair Hall Theatre from December 2nd through 5th. The Sinclair Theatre Dept. is delighted to offer this 40-minute holiday classic for the seventh time. With tickets remaining at their 2014 price of $8, this is a perfect introduction for young children to LIVE theatre. First shown as an animated TV special based on Charles M. Schulz’s Peanuts characters in 1965, this show has become a Sinclair family tradition.
Directed ...
November 01, 2021
Sinclair College is proud to host the thought-provoking and inspiring “Undesign the Redline” exhibit throughout the month of November. Beginning November 8, 2021, the public is invited to tour this emotional and stirring interactive exhibit that explores and examines the roots of structural racism through the experiences of people and communities affected by the legacy of redlining. Timelines, maps and narratives depict the origin and lasting effects of redlining, a practice wh...
October 29, 2021
The Sinclair Jazz Ensemble presentation of “Inside the Band” has been rescheduled for Friday, December 10, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. inside Blair Hall Theatre located at Sinclair College’s downtown Dayton campus. This exciting concert features Director Bill Burns and guest vocalist Elaina McCormick. Admission is FREE. Masks are required.
October 29, 2021
The Sinclair Community Concert Band presents “Music Throughout Time: 400 years of Music for Bands” on Monday, November 8, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in Sinclair’s Fieldhouse (Building 8). This exciting concert features conductor Dr. Kenneth Kohlenberg. Musical selections include Water Music Suite by Handel, I’m Seventeen Come Sunday by Grainger, Marches by Sousa and King, George Gershwin Selections, Cole Porter Selections, Pageant by Persichetti, Third Suite by ...
October 29, 2021
Sinclair College is building a data degree pathway for high school students after receiving a $576,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).
With the NSF grant, Sinclair College is developing a data analytics technician pathway for students that will enable them to earn short-term certificates while still in high school and support their transition into completing additional certificates and degrees at the college level. The project aims to prepare students for the gro...
October 28, 2021
Sinclair College is teaming up with Class of ’73 graduate, Jerry O’Ryan, to celebrate and recognize students and the Dayton region’s frontline workers during National Respiratory Care Week (October 24-30, 2021). O’Ryan was among the College’s first students to graduate with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Respiratory Care in 1973. Sinclair’s Respiratory Care program was founded in 1971.
This week, the Sinclair Foundation delivere...
October 28, 2021
Sinclair College employees set a new record for contributing more than $100,000 to the Sinclair Foundation’s annual giving campaign during the months of September and October.
This year’s theme is “Driving Change Together.” Over 550 Sinclair employees participated in this year’s campaign. Over the past year, the Sinclair Foundation has established multiple new funds to address students’ needs including food insecurity, equity, and anti-rac...
October 27, 2021
Sinclair Community College will once again partner with Goldman Sachs in 2022 to elevate the efforts of small businesses and entrepreneurs in the Dayton region. Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) has helped strengthen over 11,600 small businesses in all 50 states since its inception in 2009. The 10KSB program is meant to be an ally for small businesses, now more than ever.
Businesses in the Miami Valley area are encouraged to apply for the upcoming cohort at Sinclai...
October 26, 2021
Sinclair College Aviation Technology students soared above the competition to win the FlyOhio Vertiport Challenge 2021. Sinclair’s students competed against higher education institutions from across the state including the University of Akron, University of Cincinnati, Columbus College of Art and Design, Ohio State University, Ohio University, and the University of Toledo.
The 2-week competition, held at the University of Cincinnati, brings together partners...
October 26, 2021
Sinclair College is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Respiratory Care Program during National Respiratory Care Week, October 24-30, 2021.
Sinclair’s program was founded in 1971 with the first 18 graduates receiving their Associate of Applied Science Degrees in Respiratory Care in 1973. Over the past five years, 110 students have graduated with associate degrees from Sinclair’s Respiratory Care Program. Many are now serving on the front line...
October 21, 2021
Dayton, Ohio – Sinclair College’s National UAS Training and Certification Center has been selected to join the world’s leading unmanned aerial systems research team as a core member of the Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE), the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Center of Excellence. Sinclair is the only community college in the nation to join this elite group.
On Thursday, October 21, 2021, ...
October 14, 2021
Sinclair College and Wright State University have renewed their commitment to affordable, efficient pathways for students pursuing bachelor’s degrees. On Thursday, October 14, Wright State President Dr. Sue Edwards and Sinclair President Dr. Steve Johnson signed a new Wright Path agreement that introduces expanded services for students and 25 new associate and bachelor’s degree pathways in high-demand career fields including computer engineering, crime and justice studies, info...
October 01, 2021
Sinclair Community College Veterinary Technology students and faculty have volunteered 144 hours during two recent events sponsored by SICSA Pet Adoption & Wellness Center. The most recent Community Veterinary Care wellness event took place at the Lakewood Apartments in Dayton on September 17th. Sinclair student and faculty volunteers assisted SICSA with helping 94 animals (62 dogs and 32 cats) from 73 homes. The students and faculty assisted with administering vaccines, flea preventat...
September 24, 2021
Take a comedic romp into the world of fantasy role play games with Sinclair Theatre’s presentation of She Kills Monsters, by Qui Nguyen, Oct. 8-16, in Blair Hall Theatre, in building 2 of Sinclair’s downtown Dayton campus.
This high-octane comedy is directed by Chris Harmon and features fight choreography by Joshua Pikar. It’s the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly&r...
September 23, 2021
Sinclair College is celebrating the second graduating class of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) Program. 20 Dayton-area entrepreneurs have successfully completed the vigorous 14-week virtual program.
The 20 graduates from across the region represent multiple industries including healthcare, information technology, body care, real estate, remodeling, marketing, pest control, construction, mentoring, insurance, and transportation.
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September 23, 2021
On September 2, the Dayton Business Journal named the winners of the 2021 Diversity in Business Awards, with Sinclair’s Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Advisor to the President, Michael Carter, to be honored as a Diversity Champion. As noted in his nomination, Michael is a “role model through his words and actions and the type of person one wants to emulate. He is a dreamer who encourages and challenges those around him to also dream and believe in what is possible. He generously ...
August 24, 2021
14 students from across the globe are now studying at Sinclair Community College thanks to grant funding from the U.S. State Department’s “Community College Initiative” (CCI) Program. Sinclair was selected for this highly coveted program in June with the award of a $193,000 grant. The funding pays for the students’ tuition, housing, living expenses, and supports a full-time program coordinator at Sinclair.
The 14 students will spend their academic year at Sinclair Coll...
August 23, 2021
Sinclair Community College’s Fall Term is underway with a continued focus on student success and services, safety, and new academic programs.
For Fall, Sinclair has added 550 in-person courses while maintaining COVID-19 safety measures including mandatory face coverings and social distancing protocols. Students can choose from a variety of course options including in-person, virtual, online, or a combination.
Student services remain a prior...
August 20, 2021
Sinclair College’s Department of Public Safety is reminding the public to keep safety a priority as Fall Term begins on Monday, August 23rd. The public can expect to see increased vehicle and pedestrian traffic around Sinclair’s campus locations as more students and staff return to campus. For Fall Term, Sinclair has increased the number of in-person classes, meaning there will be more people on campus and more traffic.
Sinclair’s Department of Public Safety is r...
July 30, 2021
Sinclair Community College is taking 12 students on a special journey this week to prepare them for degrees and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Sinclair College is one of 11 higher education institutions participating in the Ohio Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program. The purpose of this alliance is to significantly increase underrepresented minority student recruitment, retention, persistence, and attainment o...
July 23, 2021
Sinclair Community College is launching a $200,000 scholarship program for students enrolled for the 2021 Fall Term. Each week in August, ten students will be randomly selected to receive $5,000 scholarships. Five of the recipients each week will be new students, while the other five will be continuing students. The drawings will be held on the following dates:
Monday, August 2nd
Monday, August 9th
Monday, August 16th
Monday, A...
July 23, 2021
Sinclair Community College is bringing back its popular Lifelong Learning Program by holding a free celebration luncheon on Wednesday, August 11th in the Great Hall inside Building 12 at Sinclair’s downtown Dayton campus. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. with lunch served at noon. The event is expected to run until 2:00 p.m.
While the event is free, attendees must register by calling Sinclair’s College for Lifelong Learning at 937-512-2372. Registration opens...
July 22, 2021
Two Sinclair Community College athletes are being recognized by the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) for academic excellence. Sinclair Baseball player Grant Delk and Sinclair Women’s Basketball player Allison Stefanek are among the OCCAC Spring ’21 Academic All-Conference honorees.
To achieve this recognition, students must maintain a 3.30 GPA or higher while completing at least 12 credit hours.
Delk is currently studying Business...
July 21, 2021
Sinclair Community College announced the first winner of its Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Business Plan Competition on Tuesday, July 20th. Gregory Wirth of Waynesville was recognized during a special ceremony inside the Dayton Arcade Rotunda.
The Sinclair UAS Business Plan Competition provides an opportunity for Sinclair students, alumni, and their partners to receive support in forming a high-tech UAS-related startup business. Wirth is currently pursuing a UAS Bachelor...
July 13, 2021
Sinclair Community College student and tutor Shawtra “Tay” Mosely is being honored by Glamour Magazine for her care, compassion, and dedication to helping others on and off campus. Mosely is among Glamour’s “2021 College Women of the Year” honorees.
While working toward graduating later this year with a degree in Hospitality Management and Event Planning, Mosely also dedicates time to helping other students as a tutor at Sinclair’s Tutoring and Learni...
July 06, 2021
Enjoy a free summer concert on the lawn featuring "An Evening with Sinclair" at Levitt Pavilion in downtown Dayton on Thursday, July 22nd at 7 p.m.
This free concert features:
Miami Valley Klezmer Ensemble
Bill Burns, Clarinet
Rich Begel, Trombone
John Lardinois, Violin
Steve Makofka, Accordion
Erich Reith, percussion
Sinclair Classical Guitar Ensemble
Danny Voris, director
Sinclair Singers
Daniel Greene, director
Sinclair Facult...
July 02, 2021
Sinclair Community College officially unveiled its newly-renovated and expanded Industrial Maintenance and Technology (IMT) Lab on Tuesday, June 29th at the Courseview Campus Center in Mason. Over 70 people toured the renovated facility inside Building B during a public open house.
Last year, the Sinclair Community College Board of Trustees invested $1.2 million to reinvigorate the automation and smart manufacturing programs in Warren County.
“This venture s...
July 02, 2021
The Sinclair Community College Board of Trustees is now under new leadership. Amy Barker has been named the new Chair for the 2021-22 fiscal year. Barker has served on the Sinclair Board of Trustees since 2012 and had previously served as the Chair for the College’s Finance and Investment Committee.
“It is a great honor to continue my commitment to this institution and build upon the incredible successes Sinclair College has achieved by focusing on fina...
June 23, 2021
Sinclair Community College is responding to the severe shortage of respiratory therapists by expanding its Respiratory Care Program for the 2021 Fall Term. The expansion is expected to increase the number of respiratory care students in the program by 21%.
Graduates of Sinclair’s Respiratory Care Program have been filling the critical need for respiratory therapists during the COVID-19 pandemic, and that vital need continues. Over the past five years, 1...
June 21, 2021
Sinclair Community College is launching ShareSinclair, an exciting new program that calls on thousands of alumni, faculty, staff, and community members to share experiences and resources with prospective students.
“There is no better champion than those who have achieved their education and career goals at Sinclair College or those who currently work here,” said Dr. Scott Markland, Senior Vice President for Student Development – Sinclair Community College. &l...
June 15, 2021
Sinclair Community College’s Courseview Campus in Mason is inviting the public to tour its newly-renovated and expanded Industrial Maintenance Technology (IMT) Lab. Last year, the Sinclair College Board of Trustees invested $1.2 million to reinvigorate automation and smart manufacturing programs in Mason.
The public is invited to tour the state-of-the-art facility during a special open house on Tuesday, June 29, 2021:
IMT Lab Open House
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
3:00 – 5:00 p....
June 07, 2021
This Wednesday, June 9th, WDPS 89.5 will feature the Sinclair Community Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Bill Burns, from Noon to 1 p.m.
Thanks to WDPS DJ Jim Woodford for broadcasting some past performances.
Guest artists have included vocalist Felita LaRock, trumpeter Rob Parton, trombonist Rick Simerly, vibraphonist Rusty Burge, and baritone saxophonist Gary Smulyan. Who will Jim be playing? Tune your radio to 89.5 at noon this Wednesday to find out!
June 04, 2021
When in-person campus tours were put on hold during the COVID-19 global pandemic, Sinclair College found an innovative solution: 360° virtual goggles. Over the last six months, 3,250 high school students from 21 schools in the Dayton region have “toured” Sinclair College using the advanced technology.
Three 360° videos were produced highlighting Sinclair's Health Sciences programs, HVAC program, and an overview of Sinclair's downtown Dayton campus. Sinclair use...
May 20, 2021
Sinclair Community College has earned the top spot as the “Best Online Community College in Ohio” by Premium Schools, a higher education ranking and research institution.
Sinclair College currently offers 74 associate degrees and certificates that can be completed entirely online. Students can also complete part of any of Sinclair's nearly 300 associate degree or certificates online. Over 300 courses are offered completely online including most general education courses ...
May 20, 2021
Sixty high school seniors from Dayton Public Schools (DPS) are on their way to two-year degrees, advanced job skill training programs, or transfer programs at Sinclair Community College, thanks to new scholarships. Sinclair is awarding the scholarships to students at each of the seven DPS high schools. The new scholarships enhance Sinclair’s efforts to provide college-to-career pathways for high school students in the Dayton region, while also rewarding strong attendance as par...
May 20, 2021
Sinclair Community College’s summer term is underway with a focus on flexibility for students and expanded services. Sinclair students can choose course options that work best for their schedules including in-person, online, virtual, and blended. Sinclair College has added more than 150 in-person courses for summer term. Sinclair’s second summer term begins June 14. COVID-19 safety protocols remain in place at all of Sinclair’s campuses including social ...
May 05, 2021
Sinclair Community College will make history at its 2021 Commencement when it awards the college’s first bachelor’s degrees. Four Sinclair College students are the first to earn bachelor’s degrees from a community college in the State of Ohio. The four students will be recognized for this tremendous achievement during the afternoon commencement ceremony (4:00 p.m.) on May 6, 2021 at University of Dayton Arena.
In 2019, Sinclair introduced two bachelor’s deg...
May 05, 2021
Sinclair Community College will award a record number of degrees and certificates to an all-time high number of graduates during its 2021 commencement ceremonies on May 6, 2021. Sinclair is celebrating multiple record-breaking accomplishments for the 2020-21 academic year:
Sinclair College Graduates:
• Record number of Students earning Degrees and Certificates: 6,300+
(24% over last year, 75% increase over the last 10 years)
• Record number o...
May 03, 2021
Sinclair College is recognizing and celebrating the record 53 College Credit Plus (CCP) participants who will graduate this week with Sinclair associate degrees while still in high school. This is a 12% increase over last year.
More than 8,100 students, the highest number yet, enrolled in CCP at Sinclair for the 2020-2021 school year. CCP is Ohio’s dual-enrollment program giving students in grades 7-12 the opportunity to take college courses for free and earn ...
April 29, 2021
Sinclair College Nursing Students and Faculty Volunteer Over 1,100 Hours at COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
Sinclair Community College nursing students and faculty are playing critical roles in Public Health – Dayton & Montgomery County (PHDMC) COVID-19 vaccination clinics. Over the last several months, the students and faculty have supported 24 PHDMC vaccination clinics.
164 Sinclair nursing students, 22 nursing faculty, one medical assisting faculty member, and the Health Sciences Assistant Dean together logged 1,110 volunteer hours and administered 2,298 COVID-19 vaccine shots.
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April 26, 2021
The Sinclair College Department of Public Safety is hiring police officers who are committed to making positive, lasting relationships on campus and in the community. Sinclair is currently looking to hire two officers with other potential vacancies later in the year.
“Sinclair is an outstanding place to start a policing career and offers excellent training opportunities including crisis intervention certification, crime prevention, evidence technician, police and mountain bike cer...
April 21, 2021
For the first time in nearly 50 years, Sinclair’s Early Childhood Education Center is serving student-parents year-round with the addition of summer term services. Eligible student-parents are also able to access grant funding to help cover the cost of childcare.
The expanded services are made possible through a recent grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) grant provides childcare subsidies ...
April 21, 2021
Sinclair Chorale, under the direction of Daniel Greene, will present a free virtual concert beginning Tuesday, May 4 at 7 p.m. on Facebook@sinclairmusicdepartment.
Songs of the Soul, Diversity with Determination, will feature two unique pieces: Mata del anima sola (Tree of the lonely soul) by Venezuelan composer, Antonio Estevez; and Soul's Anthem by African American artist and composer Kirk Franklin and singer Torie Kelly. The pieces are connected by the affirming message that des...
April 05, 2021
Sinclair Community College intends to hold commencement on Thursday, May 6, 2021, with two in-person ceremonies at University of Dayton Arena. Each ceremony will allow for approximately 500 graduates with up to four guests per graduate. Safety will continue to be a top priority as Sinclair aligns the ceremonies with state and local health protocols due to the COVID-19 global pandemic.
2021 Commencement Ceremonies:
Ceremony 1
Thursday, May 6, 2021
Time:...
April 01, 2021
STRONGER TOGETHER
April 16th at 2 p.m.
Free virtual zoom event.
Sponsored by Sinclair's Diversity Office.
•Musical performances by Sinclair’s Chorale
•Guest speakers/presenters
•Panel discussion with Sinclair student groups
•Interactive activities to promote togetherness and inclusion among Sinclair students & faculty
REGISTER @: https://sinclair.zoom.us/.../WN_Ooj-D-1BRcGh0p22oC8urw
March 29, 2021
Sinclair Theatre proudly presents the hilarious comedy PUFFS, by Matt Cox, LIVE ON STAGE, beginning May 14-23 in Blair Hall Theatre on Sinclair’s downtown campus. Limited seating will be available and all COVID 19 safety protocols will be enforced.
The New York Times proclaims PUFFS, “A fast-paced romp through the ‘Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic.’ “
Licensing agent Concord Theatricals claims: “This clever and inv...
March 25, 2021
Sinclair College Achieves StormReady Status from the National Weather Service for 10th Year in a Row
Sinclair Community College has, once again, achieved StormReady status from the National Weather Service.
The StormReady program provides communities and organizations with communication and safety skills needed to save lives and property before, during and after severe weather events. The program encourages communities to take a new, proactive approach to improving local hazardous weather operations by providing emergency managers with clear-cut guidelines on how to imp...
March 17, 2021
Sinclair Community College students, faculty, and staff now have access to mental health resources in the palms of their hands. Sinclair’s free Hope Link mobile app allows users to quickly access potentially life-saving resources, including services offered on-campus and in the community, crisis hotlines, and customized support networks during difficult times. The app also provides resources and information to friends and family members who may be wondering how to help a loved ...
March 11, 2021
Sinclair Community College is being recognized as a “Voter Friendly Campus” by the NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education and Fair Election Center’s Campus Vote Project. This national designation recognizes higher education institutions that engage their campus communities and promote voter registration and voting as part of their institutional mission.
Sinclair has a long history of organizing student events that provide opportunities for voting ed...
February 23, 2021
West Dayton residents will soon have close access to entry-level Information Technology certifications and other opportunities. The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners has approved a memorandum of understanding with Sinclair College, which will bring education and apprenticeship services to the forthcoming Montgomery County Employment Opportunity Center at 4303 W. Third Street in Dayton.
The Sinclair Community College Board of Trustees previously approved a $310,000 investment ...
February 16, 2021
Four community colleges from across the country in Achieving the Dream’s Network have earned Leader College of Distinction status, the highest designation offered to institutions in the ATD Network. The 2020 cohort of Leader Colleges of Distinction includes 2020 Leah Meyer Austin Award winner Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) in Wisconsin, Roane State College in Tennessee, Sinclair Community College in Ohio, and Odessa College in Texas.
“In 2020, community col...
February 15, 2021
As a result of the winter storm, all Sinclair Community College campus locations will be closed on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. This closure includes the cancellation of on-campus, in-person clinicals and labs. However, all online courses will go on as scheduled on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. In addition, Sinclair Community College employees will work from home if able to do so.
February 14, 2021
As the Dayton region braces for the first significant winter weather event of the season, Sinclair Community College is closing all of its campus locations on Monday, February 15, 2021. This closure includes the cancellation of on-campus clinicals and labs.
All online courses will go on as scheduled on Monday, February 15, 2021.
In addition, Sinclair Community College employees will work from home if able to do so.
February 11, 2021
Sinclair Community College is celebrating Black History Month with a focus on student success and continuing to strengthen programs and services for African American students.
Since 2012, Sinclair College has seen a 229% increase in the number of degrees and certificates earned by African American students.
Since 2011, Sinclair College has seen a 409% increase in the number of degrees and certificates earned by African American male students.
“While Sinclair College is incredibly ...
February 03, 2021
Sinclair Community College’s eLearning Division has received three awards and a special recognition for one of its professors from the Instructional Technology Council (ITC).
The eLearning Division at Sinclair Community College received the following prestigious ITC awards:
2020 ITC Award for Outstanding Support for Faculty or Students. This award recognizes an organizational unit that has built a solid reputation for outstanding support and service for their facul...
February 03, 2021
Sinclair Community College is extending the application deadline for its Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) Program to February 12, 2021.
This unique partnership between Sinclair College and Goldman Sachs promotes job creation and growth opportunities for local entrepreneurs and small businesses by providing access to business education, capital and support services. The 15-week virtual program is offered at no cost to selected business owners who receiv...
January 26, 2021
Sinclair College is celebrating the first graduating class of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) Program. 16 Dayton-area entrepreneurs successfully completed the vigorous 15-week, virtual program in December 2020.
This unique partnership between Sinclair College and Goldman Sachs promotes job creation and growth opportunities for local entrepreneurs and small businesses by providing access to business education, capital and support services. T...
January 26, 2021
Norma Hauer of Kettering, Ohio never stopped learning. That was abundantly clear when she enrolled in the nursing program at Sinclair Community College while in her 70s. She was a straight A student, earned certificates in medical office and transcription, and attended classes into her 80s. Mrs. Hauer passed away on November 16, 2020 at the age of 89. Her memory and influence will endure as a result of a new scholarship established by her family through the Sinclair Foundation....
January 22, 2021
Ohio-based energy provider, Dayton Power & Light (DP&L), in partnership with Sinclair College’s National UAS Training and Certification Center, is employing a fleet of senseFly eBee X fixed-wing drones to improve its large-scale data collection and mapping capacity. Over a nine-month period, unmanned aerial systems (UAS) will be used to inspect 4,000 miles of power transmission lines, supporting electricity delivery for the 1.25 million residents of the Dayton, Ohio region.
...
January 12, 2021
Sinclair Community College is proudly launching an effort to provide hundreds of boxed lunches to healthcare workers throughout the Dayton region during the months of January and February. Sinclair College, in collaboration with its food service vendor ARAMARK, is preparing up to 150 boxed lunches per day, Tuesdays through Fridays, and delivering them to hospitals throughout the community. Each box contains a “thank you” note.
“Sinclair College is proud...
January 11, 2021
Sinclair Community College’s spring term is underway with a continued focus on safety and building on tremendous successes achieved in 2020 despite enormous challenges presented by the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Sinclair is offering approximately 80% of its courses online while the remaining courses are traditional face-to-face instruction with significant safety measures in place. As a result of incredible collaboration among divisions in 2020, Sinclair now offers 58 p...
January 08, 2021
Sinclair Community College continues to offer COVID-19 relief funding and scholarship opportunities to new and current students enrolling for spring term. Late last year, the Sinclair Board of Trustees approved $500,000 in supplemental scholarship funding for students who are facing hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The global pandemic has presented multiple challenges for students, but Sinclair College is hoping to ease the burden of paying for quality educatio...
January 08, 2021
Sinclair Community College is now offering counseling services to students 24 hours a day, seven days a week through the 2021 academic school year. The expanded services are made possible through funding provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act’s Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) and the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER). Funding is also being used for data collection and student surveys.
A survey conducted during the fall term ...
December 04, 2020
Sinclair Community College is addressing the increasing demand for medical assistants by establishing a 1-year technical certificate that can be completed in three semesters.
Medical assistants are multi-skilled professionals who assist physicians with the administrative and clinical aspects of patient care. Currently, medical assisting is one of the fastest growing occupations in the United States with an expected increase in potential jobs by as much as 23% through 2028 (US Bureau of ...
December 04, 2020
Sinclair College employees contributed more than $80,000 to the Sinclair Foundation’s annual giving campaign during the months of October and November. This year’s theme is “Building Brighter Futures…Stronger Together.” Over 500 Sinclair employees participated.
For 2020, the Sinclair Foundation established two new funds to address critical needs during the pandemic. The Food Insecurity and Student Stability Fund helps meet acute student needs resulti...
December 03, 2020
The 2020 Sinclair Concert Band will present “A Musical Montage” as a virtual video on December 16, 2020 at 7 p.m., available on the Sinclair Music Department’s Facebook page: @sinclairmusicdepartment.
Under the direction of Chris Braun, the concert features selections by Sousa, Mancini, Giacchino and original compositions by Sinclair Music students Paul Hodson and Dillon Heck. The concert concludes with “Christmas with Sinclair,” a special arrangement by Pa...
December 02, 2020
The Sinclair Chorale will premiere "Let Your Voices Be Heard!! And then... LISTEN" as a virtual concert beginning Dec. 8th at 7 p.m. on the Sinclair Music Department’s Facebook page @sinclairmusicdepartment.
According to director, Daniel B. Greene, selections were chosen to spotlight the Chorale’s diverse membership and talent. The first piece "Joyful, Joyful" from Sister Act II: Back in the Habit (adapted by Roger Emerson, composed by Ludwig von Beethove...
December 02, 2020
Sinclair Community College is mourning the loss of community advocate Doris Ponitz, the beloved wife of former Sinclair President Dr. David Ponitz. Doris Ponitz passed away on December 1, 2020.
“When Doris and David arrived in Dayton 45 years ago, they immediately embraced this community and its citizens through support of numerous organizations and projects,” Sinclair Community College President Dr. Steve Johnson said. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to our dea...
November 11, 2020
The Sinclair Community College Foundation is proud to partner with the Diaz family of Dayton in establishing the Senior Master Sergeant Tony Diaz Veterans Education Scholarship. This scholarship will support Sinclair Community College students, with a preference to students who are veterans.
Upon graduation from high school, Tony Diaz became a U.S. Air Force enlistee. Unfortunately, his childhood made him skilled in many labor areas, but his ability to read and comprehend was barely at ...
November 10, 2020
The need for professional cybersecurity training and workforce certification programs continues to expand, with new challenges in all sectors of the interconnected world emerging daily including the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) industry. Recognizing these critical needs, Mission Critical Institute for Cybersecurity (MCI), headquartered in Washington, D.C., and Sinclair College’s National UAS Training and Certification Center (Sinclair) have partnered to train the next generation of cybers...
November 10, 2020
The Sinclair athletic family is mourning the loss of Coach Kevin T. O’Neill who passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020.
Coach O’Neill retired from Sinclair as a professor of Physical Education and Developmental English after a long and distinguished career. During that time, he served as the men’s basketball coach for 12 years and was the program’s first baseball coach for three seasons.
Upon graduating high school from Archb...
November 10, 2020
The Sinclair Community College Board of Trustees has approved the first phase of a $1.2 million project to reinvigorate the Industrial Maintenance Technology (IMT) program at the Courseview Campus in Mason. This investment includes the renovation and expansion of the IMT labs and classrooms. On Tuesday, November 10, the Trustees approved the selection of the contractor for the project, Wilcon Corporation of Kettering.
“Sinclair College is continuously evolving its programs to meet the i...
November 10, 2020
The Sinclair Community College Board of Trustees has approved $2.9 million in scholarship funding for FY2022. This funding includes $250,000 in supplemental scholarship funding for students who are facing hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional COVID-19 relief funding ($250,000) is also being made available for the remainder of FY2021.
“Each year, the Sinclair Board of Trustees is proud to provide scholarship funding to ensure more individuals and families have th...
October 23, 2020
The global pandemic has forced arts and theatre organizations to reexamine procedures and, often times, put a halt to productions, but that’s not the case at Sinclair Community College. Through dedication and ingenuity, Sinclair Theatre is setting the stage for its productions with safety receiving top billing.
In April, Sinclair Theatre had plans to present the live stage production of Sophokles’ classic, Antigone, with modern translation by Anne Carso...
October 21, 2020
Sinclair Community College received the “Outstanding Diversity Champion” Award for a large organization on October 15, 2020, during the Dayton Business Journal’s 2020 Diversity in Business Awards virtual event.
The awards recognize organizations that have contributed to harnessing diversity within their work forces and actively taking the lead to promote and champion the business case for diversity within the community or their industries.
The concept ...
October 21, 2020
Students and faculty in Sinclair College’s Dental Health Sciences program are coming together to show support for one of their instructors who is serving in the Middle East. Ohio Air National Guard Member Roxanne Sickel and her unit were deployed to the Middle East in July. Sickel is an adjunct faculty member for Sinclair’s Dental Health Sciences program.
Her students and fellow faculty members are sending care packages to Sickel and her unit.&nbs...
September 24, 2020
Sinclair Community College has been recognized as a 2020 Forbes America’s Best-In-State Employer. Sinclair ranked #31 out of 100 Ohio employers making the list.
Forbes and Statista selected America’s Best-In-State Employers based on an independent survey of more than 80,000 U.S. employees working for companies employing at least 500 people in their U.S. operations. The surveys were administered using a series of online panels and provide a representative sample of the U.S. w...
September 18, 2020
The Sinclair Community College Board of Trustees recognized two officers from the Sinclair Police Department for their heroism in responding to the Oregon District mass shooting on August 4, 2019.
Officer Thomas McMurty, now retired, and Officer Karen Moore each received a special Oregon District Commemorative Pin to thank them for rendering aid to the victims and assisting Dayton Police following the mass shooting that left nine people dead and 27 wounded.
At approximately 1:0...
September 15, 2020
Sinclair Community College is proud to recognize alumnus Robert A. Kincses for receiving a 2020 Philo Festival of Media Arts Award. Kincses took top honors in the Arts/Cultural Awareness (Nonprofessional) category for his documentary, “The University of Dayton: The Hanley Sustainability Institute.” Kincses produced the documentary at the Miami Valley Communications Council (MVCC). It explores the integration of science and art academic disciplines to create sustaina...
September 10, 2020
Sinclair Community College is recognizing and celebrating the first graduates from the Tesla START Program, an accelerated 12-week program designed to equip students with the skills necessary to become electric vehicle technicians at Tesla.
The eight graduates were honored during a special ceremony, complete with COVID-19 safety and social distancing protocols, on Friday, September 4, 2020, inside Building 12’s Great Hall on the campus of Sinclair Community College.
“As a...
March 25, 2020
Sinclair Donates Critical Medical Supplies and Equipment to Local Hospitals
Donated more than 11,000 individual PPE items; 500 medical supplies (individual items)
DAYTON, OH – In response to the expected surge of COVID-19 cases in Ohio and to meet the critical need for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and medical supplies, Sinclair has donated more than 11,000 individual PPE items and over 500 greatly needed medical supply items, to local hospitals.
...
February 13, 2020
A recent study conducted by Schools.com, a source that connects students to top quality degree academic programs, ranked Sinclair College as the No. 4 top community college out of 23 of Ohio’s community colleges. The study is based on data from the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics and College Scorecards. The study looked at data points relating to factors including affordability, flexibility, and student retention and success outcomes.
February 10, 2020
Sinclair Partnered with Learn to Earn Dayton and StrivePartnership Cincinnati and re-enrolled over 430 previously withdrawn adult students, age 25 and older, for the 2020 spring semester.
Sinclair partnered with Learn to Earn Dayton and StrivePartnership Cincinnati to reengage adult students (age 25 and older), who had previously withdrawn from college, bringing them back to Sinclair to complete their education. Sometimes referred to as “stopped-out students,” these 430 Sinclair a...
February 10, 2020
Shinoosh McAuliffe is a graduate from Sinclair’s Business Administration associate degree program and currently works for GE Aviation located in Cincinnati, Ohio. GE Aviation is a world-leading provider of commercial, military, business, and general aviation jet and turboprop engines. McAuliffe enrolled at Sinclair in 1999 and graduated in 2002. After completing her associate degree at Sinclair she transferred to the University of Cincinnati and completed her bachelor’s degree i...
February 06, 2020
Sinclair Community College received $16,000 from the Gene Haas Foundation to support students interested in pursuing careers in manufacturing. Funds are used to provide scholarship assistance to students enrolled in Sinclair’s Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) certificate and/or degree programs. Since 2014, Sinclair has been awarded more than $83,000 in student scholarships from the Gene Haas Foundation. The scholarship money has helped and will continue to help Sinclair students with tui...
January 07, 2020
Sinclair will begin its spring term on Monday, January 6, 2020. The college will offer welding courses for the first time in twenty years in a newly equipped welding lab located on Eaker Street near the Dayton campus. The new lab has 12 state-of-the-art booths with equipment that will teach students basics in welding. Sinclair currently offers more than 260 workforce-aligned degree and certificate programs that lead to in-demand jobs in the Dayton region. The number of students enrolle...
December 23, 2019
Sinclair College brings to close another exceptional year; set several student success records; the historic launch of two new bachelor’s degree programs; ranked most affordable community college in Ohio and the top 25 in the nation. Sinclair Community College announces the end of a remarkable 2019 year. Among a list of milestone accomplishments this year, the college set several student success records, launched two new bachelor’s degree programs in Aviation Pilot and Unmanned ...
December 19, 2019
James Fallows from the Atlantic examines Sinclair's role as one of the largest and oldest community college's in Dayton, Ohio.
Excerpt from article:
"What makes Sinclair unusual and worth notice, apart from its long history? I was struck by three aspects.
First is the sheer scale of its impact on the community. According to Sinclair officials, at least half of all Dayton-area residents have taken classes there at some point.
Second is the way it is trying to broaden...
December 12, 2019
An international partnership established with a Japanese Higher-Education Institution is making significant strides at Sinclair College. The US-Japan Collaborative Online International Learning Initiative (COIL), launched this fall term with over 80 students in the program and is another innovative way in which Sinclair is working to engage more students in global learning experiences.
Sinclair was selected by the American Council on Education (ACE), as one of six U.S. colleges and universiti...
November 16, 2019
Sinclair College, TECH CORPS and AT&T will host the 2019 Dayton Regional TECHCORPShack on Friday, November 16, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. and Saturday, November 17, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. for high school students in grades 9 through 12. The event, sponsored by AT&T, will give high school students in Dayton the opportunity to learn about computer science in a fun, engaging, and inclusive environment. During the event, students will learn how to utilize the MIT App Inventor to explore the world of mobile ap...
November 15, 2019
Sinclair College, in partnership with LeadingAge Ohio and ApprenticeOhio, will launch Ohio’s first competency-based State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) health-care apprenticeship program. To celebrate the launch of the program, Sinclair and LeadingAge Ohio held a Kick-Off Event on Friday, November 15, 2019, at the college’s state-of-the-art Ned J. Sifferlen Health Science Center. The Apprenticeship program will connect individuals to in-demand jobs that offer advance...
November 04, 2019
Sinclair works with nearly 130 area high schools to help students learn cutting-edge skills, pursue career options and earn college credits while they are still in high school. Sinclair offers two programs that help students to be exposed to career pathways and attain college credits while still in high school: College Credit Plus (CCP) and Tech Prep. The College Credit Plus program through Sinclair is a dual enrollment program that provides students in grades 7-12 the opportunity to earn colleg...
October 31, 2019
Sinclair College will host a graduation ceremony to honor 16 graduates from the Sinclair Police Academy. The event will take place on Thursday, October 31, at 3 p.m. in the Smith Auditorium of the Sinclair Conference Center, Building 12, in downtown Dayton. The ceremony is a celebration for the graduates, their families, and the college administrators and faculty who oversee the police-training program at Sinclair. Sinclair College began offering the Police Officer Training progra...
October 23, 2019
The family of Logan Turner and the Sinclair Community College Foundation announce today the creation of a scholarship fund that will support Springboro High School students focused on engineering disciplines at Sinclair. Logan Turner’s life was tragically lost in the Oregon District shooting on August 4, 2019, and this scholarship will make sure that the unique energy and enthusiasm that defined Logan can positively impact future generations. Logan’s parents, Danita and Michael Turne...
October 21, 2019
Sinclair's Celebrates Three Years of the African American Male Initiative Student Enrichment Program
Sinclair College celebrated this month, three years since the establishment of the African American Male Initiative program. The program now serves 70 students, up from 24 students during the initial year. The African America Male Initiative (AAMI) was designed to address the low college attainment rates for African American men at Sinclair. The program also aims to dramatically improve the quality of life for men of color that choose to attend Sinclair College. Students enrolled in the AAMI are...
October 15, 2019
TechCred helps Ohioans learn new skills and helps employers build a stronger workforce with the skills needed in a technology-infused economy. Learn more about TechCred by visiting https://techcred.ohio.gov. After employers identify skills needs and employees who could be trained to meet those needs, employers partner with a credential provider such as Sinclair, then apply online at https://techcred.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/techcred/apply. If the application is accepted, employees enroll in their...
October 10, 2019
Sinclair Community College will host a rededication ceremony of the newly expanded and renovated Welcome Center to the late James W. McSwiney. The $15.3 million-dollar James W. McSwiney Welcome Center, located in Building 10, establishes the college’s front door to the community and provides a centralized location to address wrap-around student support needs. The college’s staff have been cross-trained in addressing student needs, and visitors to campus will now know exactly how and ...
October 02, 2019
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has partnered with Sinclair Community College and the Ohio Department of Youth Services for a free all-day symposium dedicated to discussing a holistic approach to serving the prison population. The day will cover topics on mentorship, the importance of incarcerated parents maintaining positive contact with their children, addressing comprehensive needs of returning & restored citizens, trauma-informed approaches, and technological advance...
October 02, 2019
Sinclair Community College received $140,000 in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Labor to support an initiative that will expand the number of skilled workers and apprentices available in the Dayton region. The Expanding Community College Apprenticeships (ECCA) Initiative was developed by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) and funded by the U.S. Department of Labor. Sinclair will collaborate with Rhodes State and North Central State College community colleges on the m...
September 11, 2019
The results of a recent study published by ComputerTrainingSchools.com ranked Sinclair’s Computer Science and IT programs 6th best in Ohio. The study includes universities and community colleges in Ohio and is based on data from the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics and College Scorecard tool. The results of a recent study published by ComputerTrainingSchools.com ranked Sinclair’s Computer Science and IT programs 6th best in Ohio. The ...
August 26, 2019
Sinclair Community College begins 2019 Fall Term with the historic launch of two new workforce aligned bachelor degree programs in Aviation Technology and Unmanned Aerial Systems. Sinclair continually reviews its program offerings to ensure they are aligned with the needs of the community. The new associate degree programs were developed after feedback from potential employers and a thorough review of the regional labor market data. Overall fall enrollment at Sinclair is at the same level a...
August 19, 2019
A recent study conducted by NursingExplorer.com, a source for prospective students to review all nursing programs in the United States, ranked Sinclair College’s Nursing Program #1 out of a total of 107 schools that was evaluated in the state of Ohio.
The study looked at data from the following sources:
US Department of Education
States Board of Nursing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN)
Ranki...
August 05, 2019
Sinclair College Trustee and CEO of Henny Penny Corporation, Robert M. Connelly, was recently honored with the 2019 Maureen C. Grady Award of Special Achievement by the Ohio Association of Community Colleges. The award recognizes community college trustees who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership throughout the term of their service as a trustee. Mr. Connelly has served on the Board of Trustees of Sinclair Community College since November 10, 2009. He is currently in his second term as a T...
August 02, 2019
Sinclair Community College’s Automotive Technology Program will be hosting an Automated and Connected Vehicles Summer Conference to provide technical training on autonomous vehicle technology to over 40 participating college automotive instructors. The training is funded through a $750,000 three year National Science Foundation grant Sinclair College and the Automotive Department received. Sinclair subject matter experts will be presenting on advanced driver assist systems on Mercede...
July 31, 2019
The project will meet the region’s need for tech entrepreneurs in the UAS industry; Provides
Innovative opportunities for students to explore career pathways in STEM fields
Sinclair Community College along with regional and national partners recently received a grant of more than $545,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to fund a new educational program that will help meet the growing need for tech entrepreneurs in the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) industry. The program wi...
July 03, 2019
Sinclair Community College completed an exceptional 2018-2019 fiscal year on June 30th, 2019. Among a list of milestone accomplishments this year, the college set several student success records, acquired a new campus location in Centerville, earned the right to award bachelor degrees and ranked number one in the nation to offer work-based learning programs. Sinclair remains an anchor institution of downtown Dayton with continued investments in the Dayton region –positioning the college to...
June 25, 2019
DAYTON, OH – Sinclair College was recently awarded $15,000 in grant funding by the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) to support fifteen former foster youth who are interested in pursuing a short-term certificate In Nurse Aid Training. The program is designed to take less than one year and will provide students the opportunities and skills needed for a successful career-pathway.
“What makes Sinclair unique is that we serve a community of students with diverse needs,”...
June 18, 2019
The Sinclair College Foundation and General Motors Co. are partnering to launch the GM Dealer Technician Scholarship, a program that will offer fourteen Sinclair students enrolled in the GM Automotive Service Education Program (ASEP), with full-tuition scholarships. The scholarship program, which will welcome its first class this fall 2019, includes co-op learning experiences at Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealerships where students will work hand-in-hand with experienced technicians...
January 09, 2019
Dayton, OH –Sinclair’s College Credit Plus Program (CCP) - high-school students completing college credits while still in school - has seen record enrollment numbers with more than 6,600 students currently in the program this academic year. CCP is available to students in grades 7-12 who are college-ready, with the goal of helping students and families save time and money towards earning college credentials. This is a critical program that helps the Miami Valley region and the state ...
October 29, 2018
Sinclair College was recently named by the American Council on Education as one of six U.S. colleges and universities to be part of the US Japan Collaborative Online International Learning Initiative (COIL), which aims to expand US-Japan higher education ties through collaborative online teaching.
The goal of COIL is to expand opportunities for greater numbers of students enrolled at collaborating institutions to gain international exposure. The American Council on Education recognizes the CO...
October 26, 2018
October 22, 2018 -- Elizabeth Sicking’s dominance of the OCCAC D-II Volleyball Player of the Week award continues while Summer Sweeting lifted Owens Community College to a clinching of the conference title to earn her first career D-III Player of the Week recognition.
Elizabeth Nicole Sicking (5-11/FR – Fairfield H.S./Hamilton, OH) gathered her third consecutive and fifth of 2019 weekly league accolade after crushing it in a pair of road OCCAC clashes. For the week, she racked up ...
October 26, 2018
October 16, 2018 -- Sinclair Community College rose to the top of the 2018-19 OCCAC Women’s Basketball Pre-season Coaches Poll after receiving five of nine first-place votes and being slotted no worse than second by any of the other head coaches across the conference.
Owens Community College is ranked second while Cuyahoga sits third overall.
In addition, Bryant & Stratton (Ohio) joins the conference as a provisional member for the 2018-18 campaign.
Sinclair is coming off a re...
October 23, 2018
Sinclair announced on October 23, 2018 that the college has received a grant for more than $900,000 from the U.S. Department of Education to implement a four-year Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) program.
CCAMPIS grant funds will be used to provide childcare assistance to low-income students while connecting student-parents with the resources they need to persist through degree completion.
“Sinclair has and continues to work towards closing the equity gap in educat...
October 15, 2018
Joe Sciabica, President of Universal Technology Corporation (UTC), was appointed recently to the Sinclair College Board of Trustees. The Sinclair Board of Trustees are appointed to five-year terms and have the governance authority over the entire operations of the college.
Sciabica began his career with the Air Force in 1982 and has served for over 30 years in a variety of roles within the Air Force Laboratory System. As Executive Director of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) he worked...
August 08, 2018
Sinclair President Steven Johnson has recently been appointed to the national executive committee of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) based in Washington, D.C. AACC represents the interests of over 1,000 community colleges and their twelve million students across the nation. The seven-member executive committee has the authority to act on behalf of the full board, and provides leadership over initiatives impacting the accessible and affordable education provided by the natio...
August 03, 2018
Sinclair Community College’s Automotive Program hosted an Automated and Connected Vehicles summer conference August 2018 to provide technical training on autonomous vehicle technology to over 40 participating college automotive instructors. Sinclair has partnered with General Motors, Mercedes-Benz, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, American Honda, Subaru, Toyota and Delphi to conduct the training sessions. Manufacturers provided training on advanced driver assist systems relating to aut...
July 24, 2018
Sinclair College’s National UAS Training and Certification Center along with Aker, a nationally recognized industry leader in providing in-season crop protection data for farm operations, have created a new partnership to leverage unmanned aerial systems (UAS) technology to monitor crops for disease, insects, and other stresses.
“The Agriculture sector is the number one industry in the Midwest region," said Jeffrey A. Miller, Chief Operating Officer, Unmanned Aerial Systems a...
July 23, 2018
Sinclair College’s Workforce Development division has been ranked the largest Workforce Development Program for the seventh-straight year by the Dayton Business Journal. The College finished the 2017 calendar year with 12,746 participants.
“Sinclair is honored to be listed as the largest Dayton-Area Workforce Development program in the region,” said Shannon E. Bryant, Interim Vice President of Workforce Development for Sinclair College. “Serving our regional employers ...
July 13, 2018
On Tuesday, July 10 the Dayton Correctional Institution (DCI) celebrated 115 women graduating from the Prison Education Program offered through Sinclair Community College. Out of these women, 46 have already been released from the institution. This is a record year for certificate completion at DCI with over 350 certificates awarded between Fall 2017 and Summer 2018.
Sinclair began offering post-secondary programming to incarcerated individuals in 1987 at the Dayton Correctional Institution. ...
July 01, 2018
Sinclair Community College completed an exceptional 2017-2018 fiscal year on June 30, 2018. The college acquired a new campus location in Centerville, earned the right to award bachelor degrees, received a perfect 5.0 financial rating from the State of Ohio and received ten more years of full accreditation and a spotless academic review from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
“This is a singular and incredible year of achievement for Sinclair,” said Sinclair College President, ...
June 13, 2018
Board recognizes Chairman Rob Connelly, nursing student Morgan Glover, and Sinclair Baseball Team
At the June 12, 2018 meeting of the Sinclair College’s Board of Trustees, the Board approved changes to the college’s strategic priorities and strategies to keep Sinclair fresh and aligned with the needs of the community well into the future.
Trustees also recognized outgoing Board Chairman Rob Connelly for his inspiring leadership from 2015-2018. Sinclair’s incoming Board Ch...
September 24, 2015
TechSolve has received a grant from the Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA) in support of the State's Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership program (Ohio MEP) to provide discounted incumbent worker training opportunities to Southwest Ohio regional manufacturers. The purpose of the program is to expand the skill set of current employees of area manufacturers. This upgrade in skills will allow employees to add more value and improve the organizations for which they work.
Because of its v...
August 28, 2015
Dayton, OH – A partnership between Sinclair College and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) simulation systems provider Simlat will provide students at the National UAS Training and Certification Center with a leading-edge resource for simulated flight operations.
Housed in Building 13 of Sinclair's Dayton campus, The UAS Simulation Lab features industry-leading simulation systems in a 20-seat classroom. Five student stations and one instructor station will feature the Simlat IMPACT System, w...
August 25, 2015
Dayton, OH –Sinclair College cut the ribbon Monday, Aug. 24, officially opening the doors of the National UAS Training and Certification Center, a $5 million investment that provides new capabilities for students seeking the opportunity to work with UAS technologies in an immersive and hands-on environment, supported by leading-edge technologies and instruction.
"With unmanned aerial systems (UAS), we're looking at an industry that's forecast to yield more than 100,000 jobs nationa...
August 14, 2015
Dayton, OH –Sinclair College and Motoman have signed a partnership designed to leverage combined expertise in advanced manufacturing and robotics to provide new job-focused training opportunities for the region's workforce.
Sinclair and Motoman will collaborate on the development and delivery of certification training on intelligent systems, sharing subject-matter expertise related to robotics, advanced and additive manufacturing.
"This partnership brings Sinclair together...
August 04, 2015
Dayton, OH (8-4-15)--Sinclair College's Board of Trustees today approved language to place a 1 mill levy on the November ballot in Montgomery County that will provide the college with the resources it needs to continue delivering world class job focused education and training program. Sinclair has produced more completers than any other community college in Ohio over the past 10 years at over 31,000 graduates and is a national leader in affordable and employer aligned training and education. Sin...
August 03, 2015
Sinclair College's Workforce Development division has been named the top workforce development program for the fourth-straight year by the Dayton Business Journal.Sinclair finished the 2014 calendar year with 13,386 program participants, an increase of more than 1,500 from the previous year to earn the top ranking. In the four years that Sinclair has held the top spot in workforce development for the Dayton region, approximately 45,000 program participants have received some form of training thr...
June 22, 2015
Dayton, OH – Sinclair Community College is pleased to announce that Jeff Price has been named 2014-15 OCCAC Athletic Director of the Year.
Price and fellow OCCAC Athletic Director Scott Nichols (Columbus State) will share the award this year as they received the honor last Tuesday the 10th at the fall OCCAC Athletic Directors' meeting. The announcement was posted on the OCCAC.org website and tweeted @OCCAC_official on Friday June 12, 2015
In just his second year as Athletic Dir...
June 16, 2015
Sinclair College's Board of Trustees approved a $124 million operating budget June 16, 2015 for the upcoming year. The budget contains no planned tuition increases, a 1% increase in salary for the nearly 2,200 full and part-time Sinclair faculty and staff, and assumes an overall net savings on personnel spending thanks to realized efficiencies. This prudent financial management is a hallmark of Sinclair, which offers Montgomery County students the lowest tuition rates in Ohio and also compiles a...
October 06, 2014
Dayton, OH - Sinclair Community College has announced the 2014-15 Men's Basketball schedule.
Sinclair is coming off a 21-9 record, its 5th 20 plus win season in the last 7 years and the third seed in the NJCAA District Tournament. The Pride spent 11 weeks during the 2013-14 season ranked in the Top 20 of the NJCAA Division II Men's Basketball Polls topping out with a three week stint as the 4th ranked team in the nation.
This year, Sinclair will play 16 home contests with a number of...
July 06, 2014
Dayton, OH – The Sinclair Community College Board of Trustees announced May 13, 2014 that they are approving $1.1 million in funding to support the launch of a new Sinclair Corporate College at Austin Landing in Southern Montgomery County. The new Corporate College would focus on the needs of major employers in the Information Technology, Data Analytics, and Cyber-Security fields and is targeted for opening in November of 2014.
"The Sinclair Corporate College is the exten...
April 24, 2014
DAYTON, OH – Ohio Governor John Kasich will serve as the keynote speaker for Sinclair's commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at the University of Dayton Arena. The event is a celebration for the students and their families and a reflection of the hard work of the students, faculty, and staff of Sinclair. The event will begin at 6 p.m. and graduates and families are encouraged to both attend and to arrive early.
"We are honored to have Governor John Kasich as our keynot...
April 08, 2014
Sinclair Community College President and CEO Steven Johnson and the Sinclair College Board of Trustees were honored with the Exemplary CEO and Board Award of Excellence by the American Association of Community Colleges on April 7, 2014. Sinclair is only the second college to be so honored and was selected via a competitive process open to over 1,000 community colleges. The award recognizes, "a community college whose Board of Trustees and CEO collaboration and working relationship are exemp...
February 24, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 24, 2014 - Sinclair Workforce Development has submitted applications for two new Certificates of Authorization (COA) to operate a new unmanned aerial system (UAS) platform at Wilmington Air Park and Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport.
With the approval of the COAs, Sinclair's UAS Training and Certification Center will be permitted to operate the new platform, a Lockheed Martin Indago VTOL, which stands for "vertical take-off and landing," a...
January 30, 2014
A State-wide Effort to Assist Students with Financial Aid Preparation
January 30, 2014 - For the third consecutive year, Sinclair College will host College Goal Sunday from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 9. The FREE event is part of a state-wide effort coordinated by the Ohio Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (OASFAA) and the Ohio College Access Network (OCAN) to guide students and their families through the process of applying for Federal financi...
December 09, 2013
New Program Called 'COASmart' is Latest Element in Ohio's UAS Strategy
December 9, 2013 (Dayton, OH) –Sinclair College in Dayton, Ohio is unveiling an innovative new online course that teaches students how to get approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to fly Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in the same airspace as other aircraft. Students in the class will learn how to apply for a Certificate of Authorization (COA), which is required to fly UAS in unrestric...
November 15, 2013
Chaney the Second Sinclair Professor to be So Honored – A First for Ohio's Colleges
November 15, 2013 (DAYTON, OH) – Sinclair College is pleased to announce that mathematics Professor Bob Chaney was honored today as the National Professor of the Year by CASE in Washington, D.C. This is an extremely competitive and prestigious award that is a mark of true distinction, and it is the second time in Sinclair's history that a faculty member has been so honored. Dr. Kathy Rowe...
October 29, 2013
Courseview Doubles in Size on Way to Eventual 10,000 Student Campus
October 29, 2013 (Dayton,OH) - Sinclair College will formally open its second facility, "Building B", on its Courseview Campus in Mason, Ohio on Friday morning at 8:00 a.m. The building, which doubles the capacity of the Courseview Campus, is a key step as Sinclair continues to grow along with the Warren County community and develop the workforce that one of the fastest growing counties in the State ...
October 25, 2013
October 25, 2013 - Sinclair Community College has been named the 2013 Technical School of the Year by Tomorrow's Tech magazine and WIX® Filters. The award was presented Friday, October 25 during a ceremony at Sinclair's Building 20 for students and instructors of the college's Automotive Technology program.
Sinclair is the sixth recipient of the annual program to find and name the best automotive technician training school in the country. WIX and O'Reilly Auto Parts are title sponsors of ...
September 20, 2013
Project Seeks to Strengthen Academic Advising and Build Career Communities
September 20, 2013 (Dayton, OH) - Sinclair College received word today from the U. S. Department of Education that the college will receive a highly competitive approximately $2.25 million Title III grant that will focus on strengthening academic advising functions and forming "career communities". The new Title III grant is targeted toward students who are seeking credentials and are attempting college for t...
August 19, 2013
August 19, 2013 - Sinclair Community College began its fall session today and this term will see the 400,000th student enrolled at the Dayton campus since its opening at the present address some 40 years ago. This term has also seen the highest ever number of students assigned to associate degree programs, up 5.5% from the previous year. This is in keeping with the college's efforts to create clearer academic pathways that encourage degree completion. Finally, in a reflection of the college's hi...
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