James A. Rhodes State College
Rhodes State College, formally James A. Rhodes State College, is a public community college in Lima, Ohio. It offers Associate degrees and shares a campus with the Ohio State University at Lima. High school students comprise over 50% of those enrolled at Rhodes State College.[1]
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 1971 |
| Students | 3,324[1] |
| Location | , , United States |
| Mascot | Barons |
| Website | www.rhodesstate.edu/ |
History
Rhodes State College, previously Lima Technical College, was founded in 1971 in Lima, OH. This institution was based primarily on technical training of students who lived in Allen County, OH. Over five hundred students enrolled during the first year. By the mid 1990s, Lima Technical College offered over seventy Associate and other certificate degree programs.[2]
In 2002, Lima Technical College changed its name to James A. Rhodes State College in order to honor the former governor. Rhodes played a major role in developing Ohio's two-year colleges. It is now referred to as Rhodes State College.
References
- As of fall 2020. "Preliminary Headcount, Fall Term 2020". Ohio Department of Higher Education. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
- "James A. Rhodes State College", Ohio History Central, July 12, 2006, http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/entry.php?rec=2522
