2012-2013 Catalog - Columbus State Community College

which consists of eight programs providing
opportunities for individuals to access
higher education by helping them overcome
a variety of barriers.
Student Support Services
Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally
funded grant program which provides
comprehensive academic support services to
enhance students’ productivity and academic
success. Eligible students regularly receive
quality one-on-one academic advising,
tutorial assistance, related academic support
services, and assistance with the financial
aid process. The SSS program may also
provide grant aid to currently enrolled
participants who are receiving Federal Pell
Grants for the current award year. SSS offers
tutoring for developmental courses, math
courses and academic support for other
subjects. The program offers workshops in
financial literacy, study skills and personal
development, as well as opportunities
for students to develop leadership skills
and attend cultural events. SSS assists
participants with the complete transfer
process and provides assistance and support
with overall adjustment to community
college life.
Upward Bound
Upward Bound (UB) is a federally funded
pre-college program designed to motivate
students and assist in the development of
academic skills and resilience necessary
for persistence and success in education
beyond high school. . The expected
outcome of the program is that participants
will be in a position to successfully
choose and complete a college preparatory
curriculum leading to enrollment and
achievement in a college, university or
other post-secondary institution. This will
be accomplished through a well-rounded,
year-long program designed to address the
multiple needs of program participants.
To that end, Upward Bound has both
summer and academic year components.
During the Academic Year
Weekly academic enrichment and tutoring
sessions assist students with English,
mathematics and foreign language studies.
Upward Bound also provides individual
academic, career and personal advising
and organizes monthly Saturday Seminars
focused on college readiness activities
such as college tours, standardized test
preparation, financial aid sessions, and
social and cultural activities.
During the Summer
A six-week nonresidential academic
program is offered. Students receive
instruction in core subject areas such as
English, mathematics, science and foreign
language. They also participate in projectbased
learning activities and cultural, social
and recreational activities.
Email
Columbus State Community College offers
a free, individual email account (Student
Mail) to each currently enrolled student.
Student Mail is accessible at the website
student.cscc.edu/.
All currently enrolled first-semester students
will receive a letter in the mail notifying
them of their account and instructions.
Information and instruction booklets are
available at the IT Learner Support Center
and at the Student Mail website. Individual
email user name and password can also be
used to access Blackboard courses and to
log in to campus labs.
The IT Learner Support Center, (614) 287-
5050, is on the ground floor of the Library in
Columbus Hall. Lab assistants are available
in TL 116 computer lab to answer questions
regarding your Student Mail account.
Lab assistants are available to answer
questions on the Delaware Campus as well;
inquire at the Learning Center in Moeller
Hall.
Food Services
Columbus State Food Services offers a
number of options for enjoying a meal,
snack, or hot or cold beverage on the
Columbus Campus. The Food Court,
located in Delaware Hall on the Columbus
Campus, is open Monday through Thursday,
7 a.m. – 7 p.m., Friday 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.,
and Saturday 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. (hours during
breaks and during summer semester may
vary.) Breakfast foods are served each day
of operation until 10:15 a.m. For lunch
and dinner, the Food Court presents a wide
choice of foods daily, including two entrées
and a hot sandwich station. The grill offers
combo meals comprised of a hot sandwich,
fries and a beverage. Other options include
pizza, sub sandwiches, a salad bar, soups,
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fruit, and various beverages. The Food Court
also features a sushi chef, who prepares
sushi fresh each day. Nutritional information
about all food is provided upon request.
The DX Café and Barista is located in
the Discovery Exchange Retail Center/
Bookstore. The Café is a coffee and food
service bar that serves made-to-order lattes,
mochas, and other coffee and tea drinks
(served hot, frozen, or on ice). The café
boasts a selection of bagels, pastries, soups,
salads, and sandwiches, many of which will
satisfy the palates of the health-conscious
and vegan patrons.
For quick, casual service, students can visit
the coffee cart in the Nestor Hall Lounge
from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. The coffee cart
serves Starbucks and Seattle’s Best coffee,
as well as a variety of breakfast and lunch
“grab ’n’ go” items.
Food Services also contracts with the
Skyward Grille, which provides food carts
in the courtyard, featuring a variety of madeto-order
grilled sandwiches and salads.
Skyward Grille carts operate from 11 a.m.
– 5 p.m. (weather permitting).
In addition, vending machines are located
in most campus buildings for convenient,
anytime access. In addition to standard
food and beverage choices, Columbus State
encourages wellness by offering a variety
of healthy eating options in our vending
machines as well as standard food and
beverage selections. Items with the green
swirl indicate a healthy choice. Vending
machines are also available on the Delaware
Campus in Moeller Hall.
The Cyber Cafe, located in Moeller Hall
on the Delaware Campus, serves deli-style
sandwiches and soups, fresh-baked bread
and pastries and features Seattle’s Best
coffee. It is open Monday – Thursday until
6 p.m. and until 2 p.m. on Friday. The Cyber
Cafe is closed on Saturday and Sunday.
For more information, call (614) 287-2483
or visit www.cscc.edu/food.
Bridgeview Golf Course
and Driving Range
Columbus State Bridgeview Golf is a fullservice
golf facility that can help just about