2011-2012 Catalog - Columbus State Community College

Columbus State Bridgeview is open year-round. During the season
(March 15 – November15), the Golf Course and Driving Range are
open from dawn to dusk. Off season (November 16 – March 14),
the Driving Range is open from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and the course is
open as weather permits (walking only). Golfers are encouraged to
call ahead in the off season to check course availability. Columbus
State Bridgeview offers a pro shop, as well as food and beverage
service. Discounts on golf rounds and range buckets are provided
to Columbus State students, faculty and staff, with a Cougar ID.
Columbus State Bridgeview is the ideal place for league play, and
special pricing is available for leagues.
The official course of The First Tee of Columbus Chapter, Columbus
State Bridgeview is dedicated to helping develop golfing and
life skills in youths ages 7 – 17 who may not otherwise be exposed
to the game. In addition, the course works in partnership with the
college to provide field experience for students taking golf classes.
To participate in athletics, a student must be a high school graduate
or have earned a General Education Diploma (GED). Student
athletes must carry a minimum of 12 credit hours per quarter and
maintain the required GPA to be eligible for competition and/or
athletic scholarships. (Some part-time students may be eligible
to play).
The college adheres to the guidelines established by, and is a member
of, the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).
Columbus State is also a member of the Ohio Community College
Athletic Conference (OCCAC). This conference status allows
Cougar student-athletes to compete against athletes at other twoyear
colleges as well as those at some four-year institutions. For
more information about athletic programs, tryouts and/or athletic
scholarships, call (614) 287-5092, stop by the Athletics Office
located in Delaware Hall 134, or visit www.cscc.edu/sports/.
Columbus State Bridgeview is located at 2738 Agler Road, at the
intersection of Agler, Sunbury, and Cassady Roads, just five minutes
from Easton Town Center or the airport, and 10 minutes from
downtown. More information and current specials can be found
at www.cscc.edu/bridgeview or by calling (614) 471-1565. Tee
times can be reserved by phone or online at golfnow.com (search
term: Bridgeview).
Housing
Columbus State does not provide campus housing, but the Student
Activities Office (Nestor Hall 116) does disseminate information
it receives on off-campus housing opportunities. This information
includes postings for apartments or homes to share and for
roommates. Stop by the office or call (614) 287-2637 for more
information.
IT Support Services
Students, faculty and staff can get help with college-owned
computer problems or Clean Access wireless issues by calling
(614) 287-5050 between 7 a.m. and midnight, seven days a week.
Delaware Campus students can get IT help by inquiring at the
Learning Commons desk.
Intercollegiate Athletics
Columbus State currently fields teams and offers athletic scholarships
in the following Division II intercollegiate sports:
Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball
Co-ed Golf
Women’s Volleyball
The college also boasts an award-winning, co-ed cheerleading
squad. All students are welcome to try out for athletic teams and
the cheerleading squad. Tryouts are typically held during autumn
quarter, with the exception of women’s volleyball, which holds
tryouts during summer quarter.
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Intramural Sports
The Intramural Sports program is an integral part of campus life.
Intramural activities provide the campus community the opportunity
to compete in athletic events without the time commitment of
intercollegiate athletics. All students, as well as faculty and staff,
with a valid Columbus State ID are eligible to compete. Intramural
offerings include basketball, bowling, volleyball, softball, soccer,
floor hockey, wiffle ball, and flag football. For more information,
call (614) 287-5092 or stop by the Athletics Office in Delaware
Hall, Room 134.
K–12 Initiatives
The mission of the K-12 Initiatives Department is to enhance the
educational opportunities for youth in Columbus State’s service
area while fostering the development of lifelong learning. This
department is directly responsible for the following programs:
Underage Student Population Enrollment Options
This program allows students between the ages of 14 and 18,
with or without a high school diploma, to enroll in college credit
coursework. Students may be enrolled in public, private or home
school institutions and are considered self-pay students. The
coursework they complete may apply toward high school graduation
requirements, as established by the secondary institution
they are attending.
Post Secondary Enrollment Options Program
PSEO allows students in high school to attend college and apply the
college credit earned to their high school graduation requirements.
Secondary to Post Secondary Articulation
Columbus State Career and Technical Programs have worked
with area high school career and technical programs to create the
opportunity for students in approved programs to articulate into
two-year associate degree programs with credit for the work they
completed while in high school. Additionally, agreements exist
for students completing Adult Education and Workforce programs
with the same secondary school districts.