Columbia College

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• Columbia College encompasses the Women's College established in 1854 and the Evening College and Graduate School serving women and men. Columbia College is noted for faculty who foster academic excellence through collaborative teaching and learning; a vital learning community in which character, ethics, and values are cultivated; the study of leadership enhanced by opportunities for practical application; programs that capitalize on advances in technology; and learning environments that extend beyond the classroom.
• On February 8, 1854, representatives of the South Carolina Methodist Conference voted to establish Columbia Female College in Columbia, S.C., whose mission would be "to educate young women for fruitful service to church, state and nation." Columbia College offers 41 majors, 22 minors and a premedical program, with extensive course offerings in each area. More than half of Columbia College alumnae enter graduate, law, or medical school. Student life includes an engaged, active student body with more than 60 clubs and organizations, 150-year old traditions and four NAIA athletic teams (soccer, tennis, volleyball and basketball).
• Columbia College does not discriminate on the basis of gender in its evening/weekend adult programs or graduate programs. Columbia College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,national origin, age, or disability in any of its educational programs, admission procedures, or employment practices.
• Columbia College is located in Columbia, the capital of South Carolina. The greater Columbia metropolitan area, known as the Midlands of the state, has a population of more than 600,000.
• The College has been ranked for 11 consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top comprehensive undergraduate colleges in the South. The Leadership Institute at Columbia College has been recognized for excellence by both the Kellogg Foundation and the Women’s College Coalition. In the 2004 National Survey of Student Engagement, measuring the overall effectiveness of the college experience, Columbia College ranked among the top-performing institutions in the country.
• Columbia College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097; telephone number:404.679.4501) to award bachelors and masters degrees. The following provide independent accreditation to:
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In the News:

• Committee picks 2011 Columbus Day Parade queen (ABC 7 Chicago)
  posted on July 24, 2011 at 04:05:52 pm
  ABC7 wants to congratulate Columbia College student Bianca Scola, the 2011 Columbus Day Parade queen!
• Columbia College signs women’s basketball player (Columbia Daily Tribune)
  posted on July 22, 2011 at 07:16:44 pm
  Sharnele Brown, a 5-foot-8 forward from Palm Beach State College, has signed a letter of intent to play for the Columbia College women’s basketball team.
• Columbia College men’s basketball team adds four (Columbia Daily Tribune)
  posted on July 20, 2011 at 07:31:16 pm
  Columbia College men’s basketball coach Bob Burchard announced Wednesday that he has signed four players to national letters of intent to play for the Cougars beginning this fall.
• Latest Arts camp listings (The State)
  posted on July 20, 2011 at 04:32:01 pm
  Sessions meet at Godbold Studio on the campus of Columbia College, 1301 Columbia College Drive (North Main Street and Columbia College Drive)
• Columbia College enrollment opens (Lake Sun Leader)
  posted on July 20, 2011 at 03:10:27 pm
  Enrollment for the 2011 August Session at Columbia College-Lake of the Ozarks is now open. The campus, which has served the lake area for more than 20 years, will begin the session on Aug. 15. Classes are available both in-seat and online with in-seat offerings running from 8:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday.

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