Rhodes State College, formally James A. Rhodes State College, is a

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. It offers

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. High school students comprise over 50% of those enrolled at Rhodes State College.

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. In 2002, Lima Technical College changed its name to

James A. Rhodes James Allen Rhodes (September 13, 1909 – March 4, 2001) was an American attorney and Republican politician who served as the 61st and 63rd Governor of Ohio from 1963 to 1971 and from 1975 to 1983. Rhodes was one of only seven U.S. governors ...

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

External links

Official website
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