Services
The Office of the Dean of Students (DOS) is dedicated to providing assistance to each student in an effort to foster a safe, enjoyable, and successful college experience. Listed below are some of the services available through the DOS Office.
Medical Withdrawals
The DOS serves at the pleasure of the Academic Standards Committee in receiving and
processing medical withdrawals for students who need to withdraw from the University
for medical or hardship reasons. Students who are ready to return to the University
after receiving a medical withdrawal are processed through this office also.
Student Advocacy / Ombudsman
The DOS serves as the student body's ombudsman; directing students to print, on-line
and personnel resources; assisting students with writing and presenting grievances
and appeals; meeting with individual students and groups. For assistance, please call
706-507-8730.
Current Student Handbook
The authority to act on alleged non-academic violations or infringements of student
rights is vested with the Office of the Dean of Students. Violations that occur in
areas designated as Residence Life may be handled as an administrative hearing through
the Director of Residence Life, in accordance with policy and in consultation with
the Dean of Students.
Create Care (Formerly Behavioral Assessment and Recommendation Team (BART))
In the post Virginia Tech shooting era, colleges and universities around the country
are becoming more diligent and proactive in providing a safe environment for students,
faculty, staff, and visitors to their campuses. Columbus State University understands
the climate that exists on college campuses. Additionally, each public institution
in Georgia has been directed by the Chancellor's office to develop a plan and select
a committee to address potential threats of this nature. In response, Columbus State
University has established Create Care to serve as an additional measure for campus safety.
Educational Programming
The Office of the Dean of Students provides a variety of educational programming,
such as: Alcohol and Drug Education, Health and Safety, and Sexual Assault and Violence Education Task Force. Many of these are presented in cooperation with Residence Life, Student Life, University
Police, and the Counseling Center.
