Terra State Community College

Terra State Community College traces its origins back to September 1968 when it was established as Vanguard Technical Institute, initially operating as an evening school located within the Vanguard Vocational Center. The following year, in 1969, Vanguard Technical Institute received recognition from The Ohio Board of Regents as a state-sanctioned institution of higher education. This authorization empowered the institute to confer associate degrees in applied business and applied science.

In a significant development in 1973, the institution underwent a name change and became known as Terra Technical College. The transition coincided with the commencement of construction on a new campus situated on Napoleon Road, west of Fremont. Notably, the inaugural building on this new campus was named Roy Klay Hall, a tribute to Terra’s inaugural president.

Over the years, Terra Technical College continued to evolve. In the summer of 1994, the institution underwent another transformation, adopting the name Terra State Community College. This renaming was accompanied by the expansion of academic offerings, as the college introduced associate of arts and associate of science degrees in addition to the existing associate of applied science programs.

A pivotal milestone occurred in 2017 when Terra State broke ground on an innovative endeavor known as “The Landings at Terra Village.” By embarking on this initiative, Terra State became the second community college in Ohio to incorporate residential accommodations for students.