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1/20/2021

As we enter 2021, we ask that you recommit to wearing a mask, washing your hands and adhering to social-distancing guidelines. We continue to work diligently to provide safe environments on our campuses and intend to continue with a majority online course format AND in-person student services available BY APPOINTMENT ONLY through the Spring 2021 semester. Students should check with faculty members for course changes and scheduling for the Spring semester. We are operating at the highest level of service and success in the state and are disrupting the path of COVID-19 at our sites. For current Edison State COVID-19 info click here .

1/20/2021

COVID-19 Notice | 2020–2021 Academic Year  As we prepare for the upcoming academic year, the challenges and uncertainty for delivering course content remain in this COVID-19 environment. Edison State Community College intends to provide academic courses through a variety of formats, including hybrid, remote and online. Since unanticipated circumstances at any time could affect the ability to deliver course content in a particular manner, Edison State reserves the right to modify the delivery method for course content for the health and safety of students, faculty and staff. Irrespective of the delivery format Edison State’s competitive tuition and course fee structure shall remain the same for academic courses, consistent with published Edison State tuition and fee schedules. There will be no refund or reduction on tuition or course fees, since Edison State will be providing a full semester of instruction and awarding full academic credit to those who satisfactorily fulfill course requirements.

1/20/2021

NEW—Office 365! We have migrated email accounts to Office 365. Click the RESOURCES button above. Click the Office 365 icon. Login with your full email address _____@edisonohio.edu and your existing password. NOTE Expected email MAY be filtered to your JUNK folder. Continue to monitor your ESCC email. PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS—Monitor your email for replies from Edison State. If you do not receive an anticipated response, please check your spam folder.

IMPORTANT! Financial Aid book purchasing on the bookstore website is available beginning January 4, 2021. Bookstore pick-up will begin January 11, 2021.

UTILIZE Dropboxes at the Piqua Campus—located outside the Robinson Student Career Center and outside the North Hall entrance.

Office of the President

President's Cabinet

Doreen Larson, Ph.D. President Dr. Doreen Larson is the fifth president of Edison State Community College and the College's first female president. She began her position at Edison State on July 1, 2015. After spending 10 years gaining experience in Massachusetts and West Virginia, Dr. Larson was pleased to return to her home state. Larson holds a Ph.D in Special Education from Kent State University, a M.A. in Education from John Carroll University and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Cleveland State University with a Bachelor's in Special Education.
Chris Spradlin, MA Provost Chris Spradlin has more than 10 years of teaching and administrative experience in community colleges. Chris began his career as an adjunct faculty member and then moved into a full-time faculty role, serving as a Department Chair. Since then, he has been a Dean and Vice-President in Academics, working alongside faculty on numerous student success initiatives in conjunction with advising, admissions, financial aid and the registrar’s office. Chris holds the Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree.
John Shishoff, MS, CPA, CGFM Vice President \| Administration and Finance John Shishoff comes to Edison with more than 35 years of financial and operational management experience in university, government and private sector leadership positions; as well as academic administration, advising and teaching experience at both the undergraduate and graduate level. He holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree from the University of Virginia and has completed post-graduate work at The Pennsylvania State University.
Rick Hanes, M.Ed Vice President \| Business and Community Partnerships Rick Hanes most recently served as the Superintendent for the Piqua City School District, a position that he held since 2007. From 2000–2007, Mr. Hanes served as the Assistant Superintendent for the Tipp City Exempted Village School District. Rick Hanes has the regional connections, personal history and high level of energy needed to make our goals of Community Outreach successful. Mr. Hanes holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Education, a M.Ed in Educational Leadership from Wright State University and is working on his Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Miami University.
Mona Walters, MSM Associate Provost \| Institutional Planning, Effectiveness and Accreditation Mona Walters has been at Edison State since 1997, first as an adjunct faculty member and then as a full-time academic administrator. She currently serves as the Associate Provost for Institutional Planning, Effectiveness and Accreditation for Edison State Community College; the College’s Accreditation Liaison Officer for the Higher Learning Commission and as Peer Reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission. Mona holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Secondary Education from Hanover College and a Master of Science in Management from Indiana Wesleyan University.
Chad Beanblossom, M.Ed Vice President of Regional Campuses Chad Beanblossom, a Darke County native, has over ten years of administrative, student affairs and private sector management experience. Chad began his career in higher education as an academic advisor and coordinator of student services at a four-year university. Chad holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Leadership and a Master of Education in Higher Education Administration from Wright State University.
Heather Lanham Executive Assistant to President Secretary \| Board of Trustees