Vision Statement

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.