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Jul 23, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Columbus State Community College Board Of Trustees Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes
The Board of Trustees meeting centered on a discussion regarding a potential operating levy, referred to as the Resolution of Necessity, aimed at expanding job-focused education and enhancing student affordability initiatives like the Columbus Promise. Although no action was taken on the resolution, board members explored various strategic paths, including potentially reducing millage or means-testing tuition-free programs. Additional agenda items included the approval of curricular items, a bond resolution, and a property transfer to Columbus State Community Partners. The Board also received information-only reports on capital projects and financial statements, and held an executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, or compensation of a public official.
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Columbus State Community College Board of Trustees Committee of the Whole Committee Of The Whole Meeting
The committee held an executive session to discuss public employee appointments and compensation. Curricular updates were presented, including progress on legislative mandates related to course syllabi, American Civics requirements, and the consolidation of several low-enrollment degree programs. The committee reviewed and referred for approval a bond resolution for the issuance of Series 2026 facilities construction bonds to support capital projects. Additionally, the committee discussed and referred for approval the transfer of college-owned properties to facilitate an affordable housing project. Information-only reports on capital projects, financial statements, and personnel updates were also presented.
Sep 26, 2019·StrategicPlan
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Columbus State Community College Educational Facilities and Technology Plan 2019-2029
The Educational Facilities and Technology Plan for Columbus State Community College is designed to meet the educational and training needs of students, employers, and the Central Ohio region. Key focus areas include modernizing classrooms and labs for in-demand jobs, addressing deteriorating infrastructure and deferred maintenance, enhancing student success through consolidated support services, improving overall Columbus Campus-wide facilities and safety, upgrading the Delaware Campus, and investing in Regional Learning Centers and community partnerships. The plan aims to provide up-to-date educational facilities and technology in a safe and secure setting, ultimately accelerating the College's impact and propelling Central Ohio's prosperity.
Jul 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Columbus State Community College Board Of Trustees Board Retreat Minutes
The Board held a planning retreat to discuss long-term operations for the college, specifically addressing resource requirements to scale job-focused education, student success initiatives, and affordability programs. The discussion also focused on the demand for workforce development within Central Ohio and opportunities to expand tuition-free educational offerings. Additionally, the Board explored the possibility of pursuing a ballot issue to address these identified needs and agreed to amend the upcoming Committee of the Whole agenda to include a resolution of necessity.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
