Monthly On-boarding Schedule

January: Wellness/Financial Planning

Participants will learn about Columbus State's Wellness Program and Initiatives. All facets of wellness are addressed at the college, including, financial wellness. Personal financial planning opportunities will be presented to participants. Video conferencing will be available for the Delaware Campus. Please register once for this session. Register

February:IT/Center for Workforce Development

Participants will be introduced to IT via a Department Overview & IT Policies including: IT Support and Help Desk; ERC Services; Information Security; Telecommunication; Email and Collaboration Tools. A question and answer session will follow. Participants will learn about the Continuing Education and Workforce Development programs offered to community partners. Video conferencing will be available for the Delaware Campus. Please register once for this session. Register

March: Shared Governance, Staff Advisory Council

Participants will learn about various ways to become involved at the college. Representatives from two areas of the Columbus State will present information on Shared Governance and Staff Advisory Council. Participants will be provided with an opportunity to sign-up for these service commitments. Video conferencing will be available for the Delaware Campus. Please register once for this session. Register

April: CQI/ College Communication

Participants will learn about Columbus State's involvement in the AQIP process and College Communication. The Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) provides an alternative evaluation process for organizations already accredited by the Commission. AQIP is structured around quality improvement principles and processes and involves a structured set of goal-setting, networking, and accountability activities. Participants will also learn about the college brand, marketing tools, enrollment figures and more. The college policy on communication with the media will also be covered in this session.   Video conferencing will be available for the Delaware Campus. Please register once for this session. Register

May: College Budget/ Conference/ Travel

Participants will learn about the structure and process of developing the college budget, including planning for capital equipment purchases, building renovations, professional development and the college endowment. The college policies on conference attendance and travel will be discussed. Video conferencing will be available for the Delaware Campus. Please register once for this session. Register

June: Leadership Meet and Greet

Participants will have an opportunity to meet the formal college leadership. The President and his cabinet will share the current direction of the college. A question and answer session will follow. Video conferencing will be available for the Delaware Campus. Please register once for this session. Register

July: Wellness/Financial Planning

Participants will learn about Columbus State's Wellness Program and Initiatives. All facets of wellness are addressed at the college, including, financial wellness. Personal financial planning opportunities will be presented to participants. Video conferencing will be available for the Delaware Campus. Please register once for this session. Register

August: Information Technology/Workforce Development

Participants will be introduced to IT via a Department Overview & IT Policies including: IT Support and Help Desk; ERC Services; Information Security; Telecommunication; Email and Collaboration Tools. A question and answer session will follow. Participants will learn about the Continuing Education and Workforce Development programs offered to community partners. Video conferencing will be available for the Delaware Campus. Please register once for this session. Register

September: Shared Governance/Staff Advisory Council

Participants will learn about various ways to become involved at the college. Representatives from two areas of the Columbus State will present information on Shared Governance and Staff Advisory Council. Participants will be provided with an opportunity to sign-up for these service commitments. Video conferencing will be available for the Delaware Campus. Please register once for this session. Register

October: CQI/ College Communication

Participants will learn about Columbus State's involvement in the AQIP process and College Communication. The Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) provides an alternative evaluation process for organizations already accredited by the Commission. AQIP is structured around quality improvement principles and processes and involves a structured set of goal-setting, networking, and accountability activities. Participants will also learn about the college brand, marketing tools, enrollment figures and more. The college policy on communication with the media will also be covered in this session. Video conferencing will be available for the Delaware Campus. Please register once for this session. Register

November: College Budget/Conference & Travel

Participants will learn about the structure and process of developing the college budget, including planning for capital equipment purchases, building renovations, professional development and the college endowment. The college policies on conference attendance and travel will be discussed. Video conferencing will be available for the Delaware Campus. Please register once for this session. Register

December: Leadership Meet and Greet

Participants will have an opportunity to meet the formal college leadership. The President and his cabinet will share the current direction of the college. A question and answer session will follow.  Video conferencing will be available for the Delaware Campus. Please register once for this session. Register