2011-2012 Catalog - Columbus State Community College

• Develop and implement programs and long range plans for
Columbus State’s international students, visitors, exchange
students and scholars, and curriculum.
• Coordinate consistent, well-organized Study Abroad initiatives
while promoting and marketing Study Abroad to increase
student participation.
The accomplishment of these goals is pursued in collaboration with
appropriate offices and departments of the college. The department
is active in the Columbus community and has established working
relationships with middle and high school principals, counselors
and teachers, as well as with local religious, civic, and community
leaders. The Diversity, Study Abroad, and TRiO Programs Office
develops and presents programming to promote awareness
of multicultural issues and the value of a diverse educational
community. Through such activities as campus visits and college
credit articulation programs, potential students gain exposure to
the college and discover its advantages.
This department also facilitates the Global Initiatives Committee
and works closely with myriad college entities to internationalize
the curriculum. Additionally, the department works closely with
community service agencies, business and industry, professional
organizations and other institutions on matters related to community
outreach, and it aids in the planning and implementation of
service learning projects. For information on the Diversity, Study
Abroad and TRiO Programs Department, located in Franklin Hall
223, call (614) 287-5707. On the Delaware Campus, see an advisor
in Student Services or call (740) 203-8000.
TRiO Programs
To be eligible for a TRiO program, applicant must be a firstgeneration
college student (neither parent has a four-year college
degree), and/or economically disadvantaged or limited income,
according to the federal standards (Federal TRiO Programs) and/
or an individual with a disability, a learning or physical disadvantage
and academic need (determined by project guidelines). For
information, call (614) 287-5648 or Delaware Campus students
can call (740) 203-8000.
Educational Talent Search
Educational Talent Search (ETS) is a college access program for
low income and/or first generation potential college students in
select Columbus Public middle schools and high schools. Qualifying
GED students may also receive services from the Educational
Talent Search Program. ETS is designed to motivate students to
develop the skills and persistence necessary for success in education
beyond high school. ETS services include mentoring, student
workshops, fieldtrips to college campuses, assistance with financial
aid applications, and more. Most services are provided to students
at their home school, and occasional evening, weekend, and summer
opportunities punctuate the normal school-based curriculum
of the ETS program.
Educational Talent Search is part of the federally funded TRiO
Program Department, which consists of eight programs providing
opportunities for individuals to access higher education by helping
them overcome a variety of barriers.
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Student Support Services
Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded grant program
that provides comprehensive academic support services that
enhance students’ productivity and academic success. Eligible
students receive quality one-on-one academic advising on a regular
basis, tutorial assistance, related academic support services and,
in some cases, financial aid assistance. 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 supplemental instruction in developmental courses,
personal counseling, exploration of career options, and career
counseling and mentoring programs involving faculty, staff, and/
or peers. Participants also will have access, as availability permits,
to book and laptop loan programs. SSS will provide assistance and
support with overall adjustment to community college life.
Upward Bound
Upward Bound (UB) is a federally funded pre-college grant program
designed to increase the academic skills and motivation of
program participants to ensure their high school graduation and
success in a post-secondary educational program. 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
in basic academic areas of math, science, writing and reading.
Upward Bound also provides individual academic, career and
personal advising.
Upward Bound organizes monthly Saturday Seminars at which
guest speakers are invited to discuss special topics, students
participate in team-building and leadership activities, and special
events are planned.
During the Summer Component:
A six-week nonresidential academic program is offered. Participants
attend UB academic enrichment classes five days per week
on the campus of Columbus State. Students also participate in
cultural, social and recreational activities.
Educational Resources Center
(Library)
The Educational Resources Center in Columbus Hall houses the
Library and the Multimedia Support Center (providing a multimedia
environment to support a wide range of learning experiences.)
The library’s collection includes print, multimedia and electronic
materials. In addition to the collection in the main stacks, there are
collections of reference, reserve materials, periodicals (magazines
and journals), microforms, and newspapers. The library catalog can