
Thank you for your interest in Rhodes State College. In the 32 years since our inception, over 12,000 individuals have realized their dream of being college graduates. Additionally, four times this number of students have completed classes for specialized training, certificates or continuing education through the years. Because of Rhodes State College, the local economy is stronger and the standard of living is higher. We prepare students to enter the workforce and assist them in pursuing their educational, career, and personal goals through exceptional program offerings in allied health, nursing, business, public service, information and engineering technologies.
The State of Ohio provides 37 percent of the College’s revenues through state subsidies that includes the State Share of Instruction and Access Challenge. The rest of the College’s revenues come primarily from student tuition and fees, auxiliary operations, and investments.
The Outstanding Alumni award was established in 1986 by then Lima Technical College. Each year, Rhodes State College recognizes an outstanding alumni who has achieved substantial public recognition for his/her accomplishments and success.
The nominee should have:
1.Graduated from Rhodes State College
2.Earned the respect and trust of his/her chosen field, or
3.Made substantial contributions to the good of his/her fellow
human beings or be recognized as an outstanding practitioner
of his/her profession or vocation, or
4.Served as a motivational force for others in a positive manner.