The Columbus State University Creed

The community of scholars at Columbus State University
is dedicated to personal and academic excellence.

Membership in the community obligates each
person to a code of civil behavior.

As a member

I will practice personal and academic integrity;

I will respect the dignity of all persons;

I will respect the rights and property of others;

I will celebrate diversity, striving to learn from
differences in people, ideas and opinions;

I will demonstrate concern for others, their
feelings, and their need for
support in their work and development.

Allegiance to these ideals obligates each person to
encourage behaviors which
enhance freedom and respect for all
Columbus State University
community members.