About Columbus State...Institutional Goals

• To recognize, develop, and support excellence in both learning and teaching.
• To provide a learner-centered environment that provides the support services which assure that learners attain their educational goals.
• To provide relevant, thorough, state-of-the-art technical education that prepares students to prosper in the world of work.
• To provide course work leading to an associate degree and/or lower-division preparation for college/university transfer.
• To provide educational, cultural, economic, social, recreational, or aesthetic programs and services to meet the changing needs of individuals in a multicultural community.
• To provide lifelong educational programming for personal and professional growth, cultural and recreational enrichment and international education.
• To foster an environment that values an understanding and appreciation of diversity.
• To develop and strengthen partnerships with industry, primary and secondary education, business, labor, community organizations and government to enhance the economic development of our service community.
• To broaden learning opportunities through the creation of a strong community outreach program.
• To collaborate with our community to understand and satisfy its needs and expectations to provide quality educational services within available resources.
• To encourage management policies that demonstrate institutional integrity and effectiveness.
• To enhance learning opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and administrators through the effective use of technology

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