Make sure to put the anniversary group photo on your calendar for Friday, August 23 at 1:00 p.m. by the statue! 
August 5, 2013
First Wednesday meeting is August 7
The August First Wednesday town hall meeting will be on Wednesday, August 7, at 8:15 a.m., in the Conference Center ballroom (WD fourth floor). A live stream will be available at http://www.livestream.com/columbusstate. You can log in at any time using the password: cougars. (Remember, the crosswalk at Grove and Cleveland is closed for construction. You’ll have to cross at the traffic light at the bookstore.)
New enrollment process for DACA students detailed
Because of recent action by the Board of Regents and the Attorney General's Office, there is a new process for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students who wish to enroll at Columbus State. With this new enrollment process, DACA students are eligible for in-state tuition.
DACA students must work with the International Enrollment team throughout the application process and submit all required DACA documentation by the stated deadline. The admissions application deadline for Autumn 2013 is August 14. Application and submission of required documentation is encouraged as soon as possible to allow time for questions, advising and processing.
The contact person for students, referrals and questions is Misty Mahefkey, at ext. 2557.
DACA students are not eligible for any state or federal financial aid and they should not complete the FAFSA. DACA students may be limited in their program of study if there are permanent residency or citizenship requirements for licensure or practicum experience such as in Law Enforcement, Hospitality Management, Nursing, and other health areas.
Columbus State is already seeing significant increases in DACA student enrollment. Faculty and staff are invited to attend a DACA information session to learn more about how to support the unique needs and experiences of this student population. The sessions will be presented by members of the faculty/staff DACA Resource Group:
Monday, August 19, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. in FR 110 (brown bag lunch)
Tuesday, August 20, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. in FR 110
Columbus State C.A.R.E.S. to offer training
Are you interested in advocating for students and/or developing your active and empathetic listening skills? This unique professional development class focuses on equipping employees to become trained Columbus State C.A.R.E.S. advocates.
Advocates are prepared to respond to students facing extraordinary situations including financial, academic, and/or personal difficulties. After the completion of this training, employees will be better equipped to help students navigate many of the resources and opportunities offered at Columbus State and in the community. Register online here by clicking on the session titled “Advocacy Training” on the date you wish to attend.
For more information about Columbus State C.A.R.E.S., please visit http://cscc.edu/campus-life/cares/.
Respiratory Care scholarship awarded
Donald Hadaway, a second-year Respiratory Care student, was recently awarded the Charles Robinson Scholarship for $1000 given each year by the Ohio Society for Respiratory Care.
SAC to host employee appreciation picnic Aug. 7
Stop out to the courtyard on Wednesday, August 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to get a little “appreciation” from Staff Advisory Council—free hot dogs, soft drinks and cookies! SAC will also hold an appreciation picnic for Delaware Campus employees on Wednesday, September 4, also from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. If it rains on either of those picnics, SAC has scheduled make-up days of August 16 for the Columbus Campus and September 11 for the Delaware Campus.
Rhyan named to Ohio Reach Board
Kimberly Rhyan, director of Student Engagement and Leadership (SEaL) has been named to the Ohio Reach Advisory Board representing Columbus State and other two-year institutions.
Ohio Reach addresses the recruitment and retention of emancipated foster youth in Ohio’s higher education system and establishes foster care liaisons at Ohio universities and community colleges.
As a former foster youth and advisory board member, Rhyan will seek to help strengthen services that help nurture, support, and guide foster youth to experience success in their lives through the pursuit and completion of college degrees. You can read more about Ohio Reach here.