Supporting Student Success
At Columbus State Community College, student success is at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an environment where every student has the tools and opportunities needed to achieve their educational and career goals. At each step in the student’s journey — from connection, entry, progress, and completion, to transition into the workforce or a four-year institution — we use data to make informed decisions, ensuring measurable outcomes and continuous improvement.
"No significant learning can occur without a significant relationship."
- James Comer
At Columbus State, we understand that meaningful connections between students, faculty,
and staff are essential to fostering achievement. Our commitment to core values, reducing
obstacles to success, and supporting every member of our academic community ensures
that students are equipped to thrive in their educational pursuits and beyond.
Mission, Vision, & Values | Community Commitment
Student Success Catalysts
Improve course success in Gateway Courses with the largest student enrollment (focus: English, Mathematics, Biological & Physical Sciences, Psychology):
- Enhancing co-requisite courses to improve success
- Re-envision developmental education/pre-college courses
- Strategic pedagogical approaches
- Embed tutoring/instructional enhancements
Course Schedule Optimization:
- Increasing in-person sections for Gateway Courses (focus on English, Mathematics, Psychology, and Biological & Physical Sciences)
- Increasing numbers of compressed term courses first in key career majors and appropriate gateway courses
- Evening sections and support (Adult student focus)
Proactive Program Advising:
- Dedicated advisors for students in Engineering Technology, Health Sciences, and Information Technology
- Proactive and personalized advising to fit students’ needs
Delaware Campus:
- Incubator for academic and student success innovation
- Robust marketing, recruiting, and community engagement
- Organizational structure with autonomy
Adult Students:
- Adult learner-focused coaches/advisors
- Optimize Adult learner-centered campus resources: Veterans, caregivers, and a general sense of belonging
Institutional Student Success Goals
- Increase the percent of students earning 12, 24, and 36 college credits.
- Increase the percent of students completing gateway College Mathematics and English courses within their first 30 credit hours
- Increase the percent of students who persist from their first year to their second year
- Increase the percent of students completing a degree or certificate at any institution within six years.
- Increase overall annual credit completion.