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Student Engagement and Belonging
Columbus State Community College
488 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Nestor Hall 116
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 287-2637
Fax: (614) 287-3683
studentengagement@cscc.edu
Hours of service
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Meet the Team
Dr. Cerelia V. Bizzell (she/her) - cbizzell@cscc.edu
Director, Office of Student Engagement and Belonging
Dr. Cerelia V. Bizzell has dedicated her research, energy, and vision to creating spaces for communities and developing leaders to engage in innovative curricula to assist with personal development, the celebrating of narratives, and the confidence to challenge and support each other to build arenas of change. Dr. Bizzell holds a Master of Science in Business Psychology from Franklin University, a Master of Science in Education with a concentration in College Student Personnel from the University of Dayton, and a doctorate in Educational Leadership Curriculum and Culture from Miami University. Dr. Bizzell has authored different scholarly works that focus on fostering a sense of belonging for multiple communities and centering the voices of unique communities to explore acts of support and allyship. Dr. Bizzell is a National Women’s Study Association member and a proud Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. member.
Vincent A. Hill, M.A. (he/him) - vhill13@cscc.edu
Assistant Director, Office of Student Engagement and Belonging
Vincent Hill, a 2023 recipient of the 'Who's Who in Black Columbus' award, is responsible for assisting in the operational leadership and administrative functions of the Office of Student Engagement & Belonging at Columbus State Community College, where he serves as the Assistant Director. He also contributes to the development and implementation of the College’s strategic initiatives, policies, practices, and programs, with a focus on student success. Vincent holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Finance from Ashland University, a Master of Arts degree in Higher Education & Student Affairs from The Ohio State University and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Policy and Leadership at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Vincent is a proud life member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated.
Katrina de los Santos (she/her) - kdelossantos@cscc.edu Supervisor, Office of Student Engagement and Belonging
Hello! My name is Katrina, and I serve as a Program Coordinator within SEB. I am a product of Columbus State and a proud alumnus! I earned my Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science from The Ohio State University and my Masters in Higher Education and Student Affairs from Ohio University. I have worked at the college for about twelve years. In my current role I have the pleasure of overseeing the Scholar Network Program which is a holistic support program for Columbus State students with lived experience within foster care, kinship care and/or adoption. I also lead mentorship efforts at the college as well as oversee our engagement platform CougarConnect. Through my position, I also lead various events and programming such as the Women’s HERstory Month events at the college and the partnership with Heritage Tours for their annual Civil Rights Bus Tour. I absolutely love being a part of the CSCC family and have a deep passion for serving students within their Higher Education journey. Before working in SEB, I worked within the Columbus State TRiO Department, Student Engagement and Leadership, Global Diversity, and Inclusion, and Student Central. Ask me about how you can get involved in mentorship!
Abdi Jama (he/him) - ajama55@cscc.edu
Program Coordinator, Student Leadership Initiatives
Hi, my name is Abdi Jama, and I serve as a Program Coordinator within SEB. I started as a student at Columbus State Community College, and a proud alum. I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The Ohio State University. I have worked at the college for a few years, with different departments. In my current role, I oversee the Student Ambassador Leadership Program (SALP) and The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS). The Student Ambassador Leadership Program has been a part of Columbus State for 30+ years, it has a rich history with an incredible alum. The National Society of Leadership and Success has been with us since 2019. Columbus State has a cohort in this remarkable program. The students go through a series of training and workshops to be inducted in this lifelong society. Students have access to the NSLS’s amazing library of leadership videos, articles and 1:1 with leaders from many fields. Ask me about how you can develop leadership skills!
Wehseh (Wehs) Juty (he/him) - wjuty@cscc.edu
Specialist, Mentorship Support
Hello, my name is Wehseh Juty, and I go by Wehs for short. I am proud to serve as a Mentor Support Specialist for the Man initiative, a mentorship and scholarship program for male identified and nonbinary students at CSCC. As an adult learner and returning student, the main thing I wanted was new experiences and opportunities. The Columbus state community heard my call and provided numerous answers and directions. I am proud to be finishing an AAS in Early childhood Education at Columbus state. I look forward to continuing the important work that I bore witness to as a student ambassador, during such challenging times. In this role, I support Columbus State students and employees in fostering unique, supportive, and transformative relationships. Ask me about how you can get involved in mentorship!