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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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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.

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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, ...

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...

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...

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...

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.   &ldqu...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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!

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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. ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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:...

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

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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.  ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

  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.   ...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,”...

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...