ATTENTION: Emergency outage for Cougarweb and CATS (telephone registration) until 1:45 pm. More
Offices and day classes closed Friday for In-Service. 
Our Mission
The mission of Columbus State Community College is to provide quality educational programs that meet the life-long learning needs of its community. Through its dynamic curriculum and commitment to diverse learners, the college will serve as a catalyst for creating and fostering linkages among the community, business and educational institutions. The college will proactively respond to the changing needs of our community and its role in the global economy through the use of instructional and emerging technologies.
Institutional Goals
Access
Columbus State will increase its annual, duplicated, credit enrollment by 3 percent each year, over the preceding year. Baseline year 2007-2007.
Student Success
Beginning in 2008-2009 through 2010-2011, Columbus State will increase the percentage of new students who meet the following milestones for continued education: course completion, academic progress, graduation.
Human Capacity Development
By 2009-2010, 100 percent of full-time, non-union employees will be working under PERFORMs.
Sustainability
Through partnerships, Columbus State will meet or exceed the Ohio Board of Regents' annual efficiency requirement, a 3 percent savings for Fiscal Year 2009, and the state of Ohio's efficiency savings for the following years.
By 2014, Columbus State will achieve a decrease in energy consumption of 20 percent and a decrease in the College's greenhouse gas emissions footprint by 5 percent over the baseline year of 2004, and annual increases over the previous year in solid waste that is recycled.
Academic Quality Improvement
By Jan. 1, 2010, Columbus State will meet all milestones which lead to reaffirmation of accreditation in 2013.
Vision and Values
We see Columbus State Community College as a dynamic and diverse institution offering accessible, affordable, lifelong learning opportunities to meet the educational, employment, and enrichment needs of our community as it participates in the global economy.
We Value Being . . .
- An integral, respected, trusted partner in our community.
- A dynamic, evolving institution.
- An outstanding learning environment.
- An accessible educational institution.
- A diverse learning community.
- A results-oriented organization.
- Accountable.
Strategic Planning Goals
- Technology Support
- Access
- Global Perspective
- Community Building
- Workforce Development
- Financial Resources Development
- Marketing and College Image
- Human Capacity Development
- Board Development
- Financial Stewardship
The college will proactively respond to the changing needs of our community and its role in the global economy through the use of instructional and emerging technologies.
