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Columbus State University is committed to:

  • educating students to think critically, work creatively, communicate effectively, and become technologically literate;
  • functioning as a visible, responsible and responsive student-centered institution dedicated to academic excellence;
  • fostering the cultural, ethnic, racial and gender diversities of students, faculty and staff by responding to the needs of a changing student population;
  • promoting areas with distinctive strengths for which reputations for excellence can be recognized;
  • providing a supportive environment that encourages faculty and staff to continue their intellectual and professional growth;
  • meeting educational, research, and service needs of the region through collaboration with academic and technical institutions, local school systems, businesses and government agencies, and cultural organizations.