Rokicky, Catherine
Professor
(216) 987-5481
Department: History, Geography
Office Location: Western Campus, A 114
Education: B.A. in History and Spanish, Cleveland State University
M.A. in History, Cleveland State University
Ph.D., History, Kent State University
About: Dr. Rokicky has over 30 years of teaching experience at Cuyahoga Community College in addition to teaching previously at the University of Akron, Cleveland State University, and Kent State University. She teaches World Regional Geography and the Geography of the U.S. and Canada. She also teaches a variety of history courses including the U.S. History Surveys, Ohio History, Latin American History, Native American History, and African American History.
Dr. Rokicky creates an engaging and supportive classroom environment and connects with students beyond the classroom with visits to museums, historical sites, lectures, and local events. Her greatest joy as an educator has been mentoring students, several of whom have gone on to earn graduate degrees in history and higher education.
She has published two books and several articles on Ohio History. She also has earned a Certificate in Effective College Instruction from the Association of College and University Educators and the American Council on Education.
When she is not engaged in educational endeavors, she enjoys spending time with family, hiking, traveling, and writing.