The development of Stark Technical College: 1960-1983

The Development of Stark Technical College: 1960-1983 traces the history of the college from its inception as Canton Area Technical School in 1960 to the beginning of the second president's tenure in 1983.;The Development of Stark Technical College: 1960-1983 begins with a brief history of the Canton/Stark County area, looking primarily at industrial development of the area. An historical look at the need for technical education in Stark County follows the history of Stark County. Legal basis for the school's operation and technical education standards are discussed in the development of the college.;The main body of the study concerns itself with the development of the college itself, focusing primarily on facilities, curriculum, faculty, students, student services, administration, and the administrative organization. The college had undergone many changes 1960 to 1983 in these areas. One chapter is dedicated to the first President of Stark Technical College, Fred A. Yenney. Another chapter discussion concerns the relationship between Kent State, Stark Campus and Stark Technical College.;In 1960, Canton Area Technical School was approved by the state Board of Education as a postsecondary technical school operated by the Canton City Board of Education. Its first classes were at Canton Timken Vocational High School during the 1961-1962 academic year. In 1961, 46 males enrolled in two technologies: mechanical and electrical engineering technology. In 1983, the college operated as a fully accredited, Associate Degree granting technical college chartered by the Ohio Board of Regents. In 1983, the college had an enrollment of 3500 male and female students with 21 technologies under four divisions. The four divisions were Engineering, Business, Allied Health, and Public Service.