Hocking College, a technical college located in Nelsonville, Ohio, in the Appalachian Mid-West Region of the United States offers a wide selection of curriculum, including two year and four year degrees, as well as several certification programs. The College was founded in 1968. In recent years, the college has experienced some turmoil as senior officials have been investigated for and accused of financial improprieties. In August 2008, the Ohio State Auditors website announced an audit of Hocking College to explore "various allegations regarding certain activities and financial transactions at the college." Eight months later, in April 2009, Hocking College president John Light was replaced by Dr. Ron Erickson of Minnesota. The State Investigation by the Auditor's office found that Light, DuVivier (Light's Wife and senior vice-president under his administration), and two other employees illegally took money from the college. The Audit report shows that this money should be paid back to the college and criminal prosecution is impending a final investigation by the State of Ohio's Ethics Commission.