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The staff of Columbia College is committed to providing the highest quality educational programs and services. As part of that commitment, we make the following pledge to the students and community we serve:
- We believe that the individual student is the cornerstone of the college and that each has unique talents, interests, needs and strengths. Because individual students learn in different ways and at different rates, we remain flexible in our teaching methods to encourage each student’s greatest potential.
- We emphasize how to think rather than what to think. Critical inquiry and creative problems-solving are incorporated in all appropriate courses and activities. Creativity, imagination and innovation are encouraged and supported.
- We support the process of continuous learning and meaningful change. Our general education program will help students to redefine their goals and aspirations as they change.
- Because we believe each student grows with participation in the teaching-learning process, we encourage students to be active participants and contributors throughout college life in areas of their own choosing.
- We will maintain a balance between individual rights and social responsibilities in our relationships with our students and the community we serve. Respect for the individual will be maintained in all situations. We will not allow personal biases to affect our treating, grading, or treatment of an individual or group.
- We find student government to be best when it is involved in meaningful issues within the college community. Student government is informed of college concerns, activities, and issues. Its involvement is an important part of the decision-making process.
- We will maintain the comprehensive nature of the community college. Abroad general education and a variety of majors are offered. Academic, vocational, basic skills, and continuing education are offered in response to the needs of the community.
- We will be specific in the course content, grading practices and attendance requirements for each course. These expectations are clearly communicated in the orientation to each course. Students are held responsible for meeting college standards and are graded according to their performance. We are available to assist each student’s studies beyond the classroom. Posted office hours are maintained, and additional time will be made available by mutual agreement between the student and staff.
- We will constantly evaluate the college curriculum for academic, vocational and community needs. Formal agreement with high schools and universities assure transfer students a smooth transition from high school to the state college and university system through our institution. Community advisory committees are consulted to make certain our vocational subjects are training for the job market, and our community services and continuing education classes are meeting local needs.
- Finally, we believe that if the student recognizes the commitment that Columbia College has made and the student is willing to give to the college in return, the student’s education will be positive, enjoyable and provide a lasting foundation for continued growth.
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