Program Outcomes
Mission Statement
The School of Hospitality Management & Culinary Arts provides students from diverse backgrounds with innovative, applied, and quality education in preparation for leadership roles in hospitality, travel/tourism, hotel/lodging, nutrition, culinary arts, baking, pastry arts, and restaurant management.
Vision Statement
The School of Hospitality Management & Culinary Arts at Columbus State Community College will be a leader in developing our students in the hospitality industry through teaching excellence, community engagement, and industry partnerships.
Our Values
Value of Learning The School is a village of teachers who strive every day to enrich students’ lives with critical thinking skills and applied education.
Power of Diversity We embrace all students through complete acceptance and understanding.
Positive and Ethical Environment We do right for the right reason.
Be an Example of Sustainable Awareness We provide our students the opportunity to learn, practice, and be good stewards of our community resources.
Value of Innovation We provide our students with resources to ignite their imagination and offer innovative ways to meet them where they are and help reach their goals.
Autumn to Autumn Retention – Hospitality Majors, All Students
2019-2020 | 325 | 133 | 40.9% |
2020-2021 | 332 | 161 | 48.5% |
2021-2022 | 306 | 139 | 45.4% |
2022-2023 | 329 | 147 | 44.7% |