Bookstore
The Columbia College bookstore offers textbooks required for on-campus courses, clothing, gifts, souvenirs, refreshments, school supplies, art supplies, backpacks, reference and general reading books and much more. Visit (ccis.bncollege.com) for information about buying, selling and renting textbooks. Click here for bookstore policies. For Bookstore questions, call (573) 875-7341.
Campus Safety
The Columbia College campus safety office provides safety and security services for the main campus. Specific responsibilities include: after-dark escorts, parking and traffic control, opening and securing buildings and rooms, campus patrol and safety inspections. They also act as the liaison with local law enforcement agencies. To contact Campus Safety, call (573)875-7315 or (573)219-0212.
Computer Classrooms
Two classrooms for instructional use are maintained by Technology Services in Buchanan Hall. Classes using computing resources, such as English, Computer Programming and Accounting, are conducted in these facilities. Students are able to complete assignments outside of class using the computer resources in the open Lab. In addition, instructional labs are available in the Tenth Street Center and Federal Hall.
Computer Lab
The technology services computer lab is open to all registered students. Student email accounts may also be set up here. The lab is closed anytime classes are not in session, primarily during semester breaks and holidays. The Computer Lab can be reached by calling (573)875-7333.
Copy Machines
Copy machines are available for student use in the library and student computing lab. There is a fee for each copy.
Counseling Services
Counseling Services provides confidential counseling free of charge to assist students with personal, developmental or psychological concerns related to their academic progress and/or personal growth. Counseling is short-term, solution-focused with session limits set per semester. For chronic mental health issues or those that may require more extensive counseling, referrals to community resources are provided. Students may seek assistance with or assessment of the following issues: anxiety/panic, depression, stress and time management, relationships, conflict resolution, eating disorders, and drug and alcohol abuse, as well as others. Counseling sessions are available Monday through Friday by appointment. More information is available at www.ccis.edu/offices/campuslife/counseling. If you have questions, or to make an appointment, please call Terri Zeilenga, M.A., LPC, at (573)875-7423.
Dining Services
Dulany Dining Hall
Casual meal rates:
Breakfast $4.00, Lunch $5.00, Dinner $5.75, Special $6.50 (subject to change).
Glasses, dishes and food are not to be taken from Dulany Hall. Spouses, family and friends are welcome.
The Cougar Café
The Cougar Cafe, located in the Student Commons, is open from 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday when classes are in session. The menu consists of a variety of grab and go items. Summer hours may vary.
International Student Services
The International Student Services office serves the international student population at Columbia College through a philosophy of empowerment. Services are designed to provide students with information and support necessary to achieve academic goals and become an active and integral part of the campus community. The director advises students, faculty, staff and the administration on current issues in international education, immigration regulations and internal policies affecting students. For more information on International Student Services, call (573)875-7686.
Ivy Chain Ceremony
Each May, in conjunction with graduation, the traditional Ivy Chain ceremony is held on Bass Commons. Traditional greenery is draped across the shoulders of graduating seniors to symbolize the unity of the graduating class and the continuity of friendships. Students then proceed through Rogers Gate and have the opportunity to honor people who have supported them the most during their time at Columbia College. Visit http://www.ccis.edu/commencement/ivychain.asp to register for this event and for additional information.
Library
The J.W. and Lois Stafford Library provides a place for students to study individually or in groups. The library is open more than 90 hours a week and librarians are available to provide assistance and answer questions at all times for persons visiting the library or by phone, e-mail, chat or text. Library instruction is provided to individuals or to classes. The library classroom is used for group study and library instruction. Computers, printers, scanners, and copy machines are available for student use.
The library’s collection supports the curriculum of Columbia College and contains more than 60,000 physical items (books, videos, compact discs, etc.), 150 print magazine, journal and newspaper titles as well as more than 25,000 full-text electronic journals, 150,000 electronic books, and 15,000 streaming videos. All of the library’s electronic collections are accessible remotely 24 hours/day via the library website
Columbia College is a member of the MOBIUS Consortium. This membership provides Columbia College students access to over 23 million items in more than sixty academic, special or public libraries in the state of Missouri. Students can borrow books by using the MOBIUS online catalog or by visiting a participating library.
Click here for library hours, hours subject to change during breaks and holidays. You can contact the library by phone at 573-875-7381 or 800-231-2391 x7381, by email at reference@ccis.edu or visit our website at http://library.ccis.edu.
Laptop Availability
Laptops can be checked out from the Stafford Library circulation desk to be used in the library only. Students must have their ID card and a loan agreement form must be signed to check out a laptop. Students using these laptops are responsible for damage to or theft of the computer.
Lockers
Lockers are located on the first floor of Dorsey Hall and are available for daily use by students. For questions regarding the lockers, please contact Student Affairs.
Lost and Found
The campus safety office, located in Robnett-Spence, serves as the lost and found depository. Any items not claimed will remain at the campus safety office until the end of June, and then disposed of appropriately. Contact (573)875-7315 for more information.
Mail Services
Students may mail letters and packages at Robnett-Spence Building. The College’s official address is Columbia College, 1001 Rogers Street, Columbia, Missouri 65216. Mail room hours are 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Telephone: (573)875-7431.
New Student Orientation
All entering day students, including transfer and part-time students, are required to participate in new student orientation sessions which are provided each semester. Orientation is intended to help students successfully begin their college careers by acquainting them with campus resources and with college personnel. It provides students an opportunity to socialize with other new students and take care of basic necessities before the start of classes. A group of carefully selected peers, called Community Consultants, assists new students. Orientation is developed and coordinated by the Director of Student Development.
Parking Permits
All vehicles parked on campus must be registered with the campus safety office. Parking permit registration is available online by going to www.ccis.edu and clicking on Campus Safety. A printed receipt is required to pick up parking hang tags at the Enrollment Service Center in Missouri Hall 205. Contact (573)875-7252 for more information.
Recreation
The Student Commons, Southwell Sports Complex and common areas are available for a variety of recreational activities. The Fitness Center is located in Southy Hall. Other college facilities, such as Launer Auditorium, the Jane Froman Dance Studio, classrooms, Dulany Hall and space in the Student Commons are available upon approval to any officially recognized student organization for meetings and programs. Reservations are made on a first come, first-served basis. More information is available in the Student Activities Office.
Recreational areas within the immediate region include Cosmo Park, Peace Park, Pinnacles Park, Arrow Rock and Rock Bridge Memorial State Park. The Lake of the Ozarks, a major tourist area, is sixty miles south of Columbia. St. Louis and Kansas City are each 125 miles from Columbia on Interstate 70.
Open Lab Use
Technology Services maintains an Open Lab equipped with computers, scanners, a copy machine and a high speed laser printer in Buchanan Hall. This lab is available to currently enrolled students on a walk-in basis and offers extended hours. Software used in classroom instruction is available to students for use in completing assignments. E-mail and internet access is also provided.
Within the Buchanan Open Lab is a multimedia room. The room is equipped with two Dell computers and one Apple computer. In addition, a color printer, a black and white printer, and scanners are available for student use. These computers have video and photo editing software installed. This room is available for use as a group study room.
Federal Hall and Tenth Street Center offer open labs with computers and high speed laser printers.
The Technology Solutions Center has one digital still camera and two digital video cameras available for check out. Cameras may be checked out for a period of 24 hours. For more information, contact the Technology Solutions Center at (573) 875-7333.
Student Support Services Program
The Student Support Services (SSS) program is a federally funded, U.S. Department of Education TRIO program that provides support for first-generation college students with economic and/or disability related needs. The goal of SSS is to promote the academic success, retention and graduation rates of the program participants through various forms of academic assistance.
SSS provides financial and personal counseling, academic advice, peer and professional tutoring, mentoring, career services, and serves as a referral agent for many departments on campus. Activities are varied from month-to-month and include educational workshops, cultural excursions, and social events. SSS also offers opportunities to develop leadership skills and to participate in community service. In addition to these services, SSS offers a computer lab, study room and a student lounge.
Student Support Services is located in Columbia House, 311 North Tenth Street. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Applications to determine eligibility are available to all interested students. For more information, please call (573) 875-7624, or e-mail: asrigg@ccis.edu.
Sports Information
Tickets:
Tickets for men’s basketball games are $7 for adults and $5 for all students (K-college). Tickets for Cougar soccer, women’s basketball, softball and volleyball games are $5 for adults and $3 for all students. Tickets may be purchased at the event. (Ticket prices subject to change without notice). There is no admission charge for students who show their Columbia College ID at home games. Questions about tickets? Please contact Kim at kakliegel1@ccis.edu.
Student Activities Commission (SAC)
SAC provides entertaining and exciting social opportunities, both on and off-campus, for the students at Columbia College. All events hosted by SAC are FREE! Check your email and the bulletin boards on campus to find out more about times, events and locations for these events.
Student Activities and Leadership
The office of Student Engagement and Leadership Development is a student-centered department dedicated to leadership and involvement opportunities that enhance personal, interpersonal and organizational development. The director of Student Engagement and Leadership oversees all registered student organizations. To get involved on campus or to see a list of student organizations open to Evening Students visit http://web.ccis.edu/en/Offices/CampusLife/StudentActivities.aspx. Call (573)875-7403 for more information.
Student Health Services
Student Health Services is staffed by a certified family nurse practitioner. Consultations and referrals to health care providers and community resources also are available. Call (573)875-7403 for more information.
Testing Services
The Testing Center conducts a variety of tests such as the CLEP, DANTES, ACT Residual, English and Math Placement, CBase and testing for students with disabilities. Call (573)875-7485 for more information.
Vending Machines
To report lost money or vending machine problems, please visit the administrative services office in St. Clair 112.
The Ether L. Bruce Math Center
The Ether L. Bruce Math Center, located in 209 Missouri Hall, provides academic tutoring for students enrolled in 100- or 200-level mathematics courses, from Beginning Algebra to Calculus II as well as Discrete Mathematics I and Statistics I . These services are provided free of charge to students enrolled for credit in a course offered through the Computer and Mathematical Sciences Department on the Columbia College main campus as well as local online students.
The Center is staffed by experienced professionals committed to helping students broaden their educational opportunities and achieve excellence in their academic careers at Columbia College.
All services are offered on a walk-in basis in a one-to-one or small group format and include:
- Help in understanding concepts
- Problem-solving development
- Graphing calculator instruction
- Exam preparation
- Strategies for dealing with math anxiety
To view Math Center hours or to access our handouts go to http://www.ccis.edu/departments/mathcenters.aspx. For more information, contact Mrs. Susan Hughes at (573) 875-7618 or e-mail: sdhughes@ccis.edu.
Elizabeth Toomey Seabrook Writing Center
The Elizabeth Toomey Seabrook Writing Center, located in 214 Missouri Hall, provides free educational support services to help students enrolled at Columbia College develop and maintain writing skills needed to meet established academic standards. These services are offered by appointment or walk-in basis at selected times to students taking classes at the main campus or local students enrolled in online English courses.
The Center offers the following services in a one-to-one format:
- Writing skills improvement.
- Help with assignments and test preparation for English courses.
- Techniques for planning and writing research papers.
- Help with documentation of sources according to MLA and APA guidelines.
Click here to view Writing Center hours. For more information contact Mrs. Lynda Dunham, Coordinator, at (573) 875-7616 or e-mail: lmdunham@ccis.edu. Writing and study skills information can be found here.
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