2011-2012 Catalog - Columbus State Community College

Student Ambassador Program
The Student Ambassador Program was developed to give students
the opportunity to participate in various public relations and recruiting
activities at Columbus State. The primary objectives of
the program are to provide students with basic leadership training
and to allow students the opportunity to work in a number of
departments on campus. Community outreach and community
service is also a component of the Student Ambassador Program.
Applications for the Student Ambassador Program are available
during spring quarter.
The National Society of Leadership
The founding chapter of the National Society of Leadership (NLS)
was inducted autumn of 2009. The mission of NLS is to provide
leadership training aimed at helping students to become leaders in
their chosen fields. The Society offers lectures from the nation’s
leading presenters and a community where like-minded, successoriented
individuals can come together and help one another
achieve their goals.
Special Events and Activities
The Department of Student Activities and Athletics offers a
number of special events and activities such as Welcome Back
(Autumn), Spirit Week (Winter), Spring Fling (Spring), and Jazz
in July (Summer). In addition, Black History Month, Women’s
History Month, Asian-Pacific American Awareness Month, and
other special interest activities are celebrated.
For more information about Student Activities and Athletics, call
(614) 287-2637.
The Delaware Campus host Student Activities there as well. Inquire
at Student Services about any upcoming events.
Massage Therapy Student Association
Muslim Student Association
Phi Theta Kappa, Rho Epsilon Chapter
Pan-African Student Union
Pre-Law Society
Respiratory Therapy Student Organization
Senior Nursing Class Organization
Sport and Exercise Studies Club
Student American Dental Hygienist Association (SADHA)
Student Government Association
Table Top Gaming Association
Veterinary Technicians
Please note that the active status of some of these groups varies
from year to year. To learn if the group you are interested in is currently
active, please check out the organization list on the Student
Activities and Athletics webpage. To learn more about Columbus
State clubs and organizations, or to start your own group, stop
by the Student Activities Office, Nestor Hall 116, or call (614)
287-2637.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Student Conduct
The aim of Columbus State Community College student conduct
policies and procedures is to educate students on their rights and
responsibilities as college community members and to promote a college
environment that is conducive to student success. Students are
expected to perform all work honestly, maintain prescribed academic
standards, pay all debts to the college, and respect the property and
rights of others. This includes any activity, on or off campus that
negatively impacts the college or its students or staff.
Student Organizations
In order to be recognized by Columbus State Community College
and be eligible for benefits of that recognition, student clubs and
organizations must register as a new club or organization and annually
renew the registration of an existing club or organization
with Student Activities and Athletics, Nestor Hall Room 116, (614)
287-3656. Registration signifies that the club or organization will
comply with the rules, regulations, and guidelines of the college.
Each year new clubs and organizations are added to enhance
campus diversity. At the time of catalog publication, active clubs
at Columbus State included:
ASL Connection
Autism Club
Black Student Union
College Democrats
Columbus State Landscape Association
Columbus State Student Nurses Association
Construction Specification Institute (CSI) Student Chapter
Cougar Pride (GLBT)
CSCC Respect for Life
CSCC Tae Kwon Do and Martial Arts Club
Eta Sigma Delta-Hospitality Management Honorary
International Student Association
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Any student violating Columbus State Community College policies or
rules may be subject to sanctions under the Student Code of Conduct,
up to and including expulsion from the college. Concerns involving
allegations or violations of student civil rights by employees, including
but not limited to sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and/or
harassment, are addressed by the college’s EEO officer in the Human
Resources Department. In technologies that include internship employment
or clinical experiences, good standing with the cooperating
employer or clinical affiliate is expected and is essential to continuation
in the program. A copy of the Student Code of Conduct and related
procedures is published in the Student Handbook (see below) and
available on the college website. For more information, please contact
the Dean of Student Life Office, Eibling Hall 201, (614) 287-5299
or (614) 287-2117.
Student Handbook
The Student Handbook is a useful guide to many of the college
resources available to students. The handbook provides information
on student rights and responsibilities, policies, procedures, activities,
services, and extracurricular opportunities at Columbus State. The
Student Handbook is available through many student services offices
including Advising Services (Aquinas Hall 116), Counseling Services
(Aquinas Hall 116), and Student Activities and Athletics (Nestor Hall
116). It also can be found on the college website, www.cscc.edu.
Student Services in Moeller Hall on the Delaware Campus also
has copies of the Student Handbook.