STUDENT HANDBOOK - Columbus College of Art & Design

CAMPUS FACILITIES AND RELATED POLICIES 25
Full-time CCAD students interested in taking a course not
offered at CCAD may enroll in one course per semester at
one of the following colleges: Capital University, Columbus
State Community College, DeVry Institute of Technology,
Pontifical College Josephinum, Mt. Carmel College of
Nursing, Franklin University, Ohio Dominican University, The
Ohio State University, Otterbein College, and Central Ohio
Technical College. Students are limited to a maximum of
three HECC courses during their college career.
Students’ enrollment and grade appear as part of their CCAD
transcript, and all grades earned are included in their grade
point average. Students who plan to use credit toward CCAD
degree requirements must obtain prior approval from their
division dean.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND
ORGANIZATIONS
The Student Affairs staff, in conjunction with the studentled
Student Programming Board (SPB) and student
organizations, plans and implements activities supporting
a rich student life. Some activities are repeated each year,
while new programs are initiated according to student
interest. Some of the popular programs include the Big
Boo! Halloween party, annual art sales, health and wellness
fairs, student movie contests, jazz nights, and tournaments.
Students are urged to become involved by contacting the
director of student activities. The SPB is always open to
suggestions for innovative new programs.
CCAD’s location in the heart of Ohio’s capital city affords a
variety of entertainment options. Within a few city blocks
students have access to theaters, parks and gardens,
boutiques, libraries, clubs, city festivals, and restaurants
offering food from every area of the world.
GROUPS ON CAMPUS
Art-related groups on campus include the American Society
of Interior Designers, the Society of Student Illustrators, and
the Industrial Design Student Association. Students who
are interested in joining art-related clubs should contact
their faculty or the director of student activities for more
information.
Non-art-related student groups are coordinated through
the Student Affairs office. These groups include Student
Government, the Black Student Leadership Association,
Anime Club, Environmental Awareness Society, Gay/Straight
Student Alliance, Habitat for Humanity Chapter, International
Student Association, and the Student Programming
Board, among many others. Students who would like more
information on non-art-related groups or on starting or
registering a new student organization should meet with the
director of student activities in the Crane Center.
ON-CAMPUS EVENTS BY OFF-CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS
Meetings and events by outside organizations are often held
in the Canzani Center and offer free or reduced admittance
to members of the CCAD family. Non-CCAD organizations
wishing to rent space on campus should contact the Facilities
office at 614.222.3246.
VISITING ARTISTS
Artists, designers and other speakers noted for being
exemplary in their fields are brought to campus throughout
the academic year to discuss and present their work, to teach
an occasional master class or visit classes and studios and
critique work. The annual schedule and special events are
available at www.ccad.edu.
Students who wish to bring a visiting artist to campus should
address their request to their division dean or to the vice
president of academic affairs.
REQUESTING DONATIONS
In order to respect our donors and prevent duplicative
requests for financial support, any contribution request that
is in excess of $100 in value must be coordinated through the
Institutional Advancement office. This includes solicitations
for prizes, awards, gift certificates, services or other requests
to benefit student organizations or programs. Students
should contact the director of development and alumni
relations at 614.222.3268 for more information. Additionally,
any publicity or correspondence materials for such events
must include the following statement: “This fundraising
effort is conducted by and benefits a student organization
or program at Columbus College of Art & Design, and the
proceeds will be used at their discretion for purposes related
to their organizational mission.”
CAMPUS FACILITIES
AND RELATED POLICIES
USE OF COLLEGE EQUIPMENT
AND FACILITIES
College equipment is to be used with care. Students are
required to respect college policies and regulations. CCAD
is not responsible for injury that the student may incur from
the use of either personal or college equipment in connection
with college activities. Students are responsible for their
own materials and personal effects. The college cannot be
responsible for the personal property of students before,
during, or after their stay at CCAD. Student use of CCAD
facilities is restricted to legitimate educational purposes in
association with official registration in classes. Students are
obligated to follow all directives of instructors in regard to the
use of lab areas and instructions related to class or lab work
associated with class assignments. CCAD may dismiss any