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 and select Bookstore, for information about bookstore policies. Telephone: (573) 875-7341.
Campus Safety
The Columbia College Campus Safety Office provides safety and security services for the main campus located in Columbia, Missouri. Specific responsibilities include, but not limited to: 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 and other emergency services. For more information, visit the Campus Safety website or call (573) 875-7315.
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 e-mail accounts may also be set up here. The lab is closed anytime classes are not in session, primarily during semester breaks and holidays. For Computer Lab questions, call (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, contact Terri Zeilenga, M.A., LPC, at (573) 875-7423.
ID Cards
Main Campus Day and Main Campus Evening students need ID cards to check out library materials, pick up loan checks, attend college-sponsored events, enter residence halls and eat in the campus dining locations. There is no charge for the first ID. A $20 fee will be charged to the student’s account for the replacement of any lost or stolen card. After three replacements, the charge increases to $40. Contact Student Affairs at (573) 875-7400 for more information.
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 International Student Services, call (573) 875-7686.
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 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 with 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. Electronic delivery of interlibrary loan articles is also available.
Columbia College is a member of the MOBIUS Consortium. This membership provides Columbia College students access to over 23 million items in more than 70 academic, special or public libraries in the state of Missouri. Students can borrow books by using the MOBIUS online catalog or visiting a participating library.
Click here for library hours (subject to change during breaks and holidays). Contact information: Telephone: (573) 875-7381 or (800) 231-2391 x7381; Email: library@ccis.edu or website: 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. Laptops may not be reserved in advance.
Lost and Found
The Campus Safety Office serves as the lost and found depository. Any items not claimed will remain with Campus Safety until the end of June, and then disposed of appropriately. Call (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.
Student Computer Lab
Technology Services maintains the Buchanan Hall Student Computer Lab equipped with computers, scanners, a copy machine and a high speed laser printer in Buchanan Hall. This lab is open 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. 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.
Within the Buchanan Student Computer 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.
The Tenth Street Center offers an open lab with computers and high speed laser printers.
The Technology Solutions Center has digital cameras and 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.
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. Call (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.
Religious and Spiritual Expression
Opportunities abound in Columbia for religious expression, cultural appreciation, spiritual exploration and faith development. The Columbia College Chapel is open to all students, faculty and staff for prayer and meditation. Programs on campus include spiritual events, studies of religious issues, and opportunities for discussion with others through affiliated clubs and organizations. Information is available in the Student Affairs Office.
Columbia College respects the right of all persons to practice their faith according to the recognized tenets of their religion. Should religious observance require absence from regularly scheduled activities, individuals are responsible for notifying supervisors/instructors prior to the absence and making appropriate arrangements.
Sports Information
Tickets: Tickets for men’s basketball games are $8 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. Double headers are $6 for adults and $4 for all students. Tickets may be purchased at the event. Ticket prices are subject to change without notice. There is no admission charge for students who show their Columbia College ID at home games. Contact Kim Kliegel at (573) 875-7433 or kakliegel1@ccis.edu for ticket information.
Student Health Services
Student Health Services is located on the second floor of the Atkins-Holman Student Commons (AHSC, Room 206). Health services are available to day and evening students. Student Health Services strives to provide students of Columbia College with excellent high-quality health care that promotes student health and academic success in a non-discriminatory and supportive atmosphere. It is staffed by a board certified advanced practice registered nurse. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides a wide range of healthcare services with a focus on the health and well-being of the whole person. Student Health Services emphasizes disease prevention, health management education and promotion of positive healthy choices. The nurse practitioner obtains medical histories, conducts physical examinations, prescribes medications, diagnoses and treats acute and chronic illnesses, orders, performs and interprets diagnostic tests, and provides consultations and referrals as needed. Most services are free to students, some fees may apply for in-office testing and injections. Health information is available at no charge to students.
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 Main Campus Evening Students visit http://web.ccis.edu/en/Offices/CampusLife/StudentActivities.aspx. Contact the Student Affairs Office at (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. To contact Testing Services, call (573) 875-7485.
Vending Machines
To report lost money or vending machine problems, please visit the Plant and Facilities Operations Office in St. Clair 4.
The Ether L. Bruce Math Center
The Ether L. Bruce Math Center, located in 209 Missouri Hall, assists 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. Tutoring is provided for all mathematics courses numbered below 300, including Mathematics for Elementary Teachers, Beginning Algebra, Calculus II, Discrete Mathematics I and Statistics I. No appointment is necessary to use this free service.
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
Click here for Math Center hours and access to handouts. For more information, contact Susan Hughes at (573) 875-7618 or e-mail: sdhughes@ccis.edu.
Elizabeth Toomey Seabrook Writing Center and Tutoring Services
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:
- Help with writing skills across disciplines
- Techniques for planning and writing research papers
- Guidance in documentation of sources according to MLA and APA guidelines
Click here for Writing Center hours and essay writing assistance. For more information, contact Kate Denehy at (573) 875-7614 or mcdenehy@ccis.edu.
Professional and peer tutors are also available to enhance student learning experiences in various academic disciplines, such as accounting, American Sign Language, computer information systems and the sciences. This free service is available to students in tutor-supported Day Campus or Evening Campus classes on a walk-in basis at a variety of times each week. Tutors are available to help students with the following tasks;
- Understanding concepts and productively reviewing notes
- Working Problems
- Preparing for quizzes and exams
To view the current tutoring schedule, click here. For more information, contact Kate Denehy at (573)875-7614 or mcdenehy@ccis.edu.
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