Columbia State Community College Sample Grant Application Narrative Sections and Charts
Columbia State Overview
Columbia State Community College, located in Columbia, Tennessee, serves the residents of a southern middle Tennessee region. The region comprises over 5000 square miles and has a population of 307,000 (2000 Census). In Fall 2004, enrollment totaled 4697 (3145 FTE). Columbia State has added three locations and increased enrollment by over 30 percent over the past ten years. Columbia State has campus locations in Lawrence, Marshall, Maury, Wayne and Williamson counties. As of Fall 2004, 103 full-time faculty and 131 adjunct faculty taught courses, resulting in a faculty (234) to student (4613) ratio of 1:20.The composition of the faculty is: 12 Professors, 30 Associate Professors, 31 Assistant Professors, and 30 instructors. Sixty-one of the faculty are tenured. One hundred forty-one staff work to provide the students and faculty with the necessary services to promote student learning and achievement. This creates a student to staff ratio of 33:1.
Columbia State is a publicly supported, fully accredited comprehensive two-year college, supported by state appropriations, and tuition and fees. The college is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) governs Columbia State as a member of the State University and Community College System of Tennessee. The administrative structure of the college consists of President O. Rebecca Hawkins, as chief executive officer, and four vice presidents (academic services, financial and administrative services, planning and development, and student services) who report to the president. The president meets bi-weekly with the vice presidents to facilitate operation of all aspects of the college. Under the vice presidents are the department heads; the Vice President for Academic Services also oversees the deans of instruction and extended services. Each of the college’s extended campuses has a director who reports to the dean of extended services. College standing committees and constituency councils work to carry out the college’s goals.
Columbia State Programs
Columbia State offers Associate degrees, Associate of Applied Science degrees, certificate programs, and non-credit programs. Associate degrees are designed for students transferring to four-year institutions. Certificates and associate of applied science degrees prepare students for employment upon graduation. The college’s Center for Community and Economic Development provides training for business and industry, professional development opportunities, and non-credit special-interest courses in cultural and personal enrichment.
Columbia State Community College
Degree/Certificate Program Offerings
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Associate of Arts or Associate of Science (General Transfer Degree) |
Agriculture, Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Commercial Entertainment, Computer Information Systems, Economics, Education (Elementary and Secondary), English, Geography, Health and Physical Education, History, Marketing, Mass Communications, Mathematics, Music, Physics, Political Science, Pre-professional (Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Law, Medical Technology, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Physical Therapy), Psychology, Sociology, Speech |
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Associate of Applied Science Degree (Career Entry Program) |
Business Technology, Office Administration, Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Electronic Engineering Technology, General Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Care Technology, Veterinary Technology |
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Certificate Programs |
Business Management, Commercial Performance, Customer Service, Dance Studio Management, Early Childhood Education, Electronic Technology, Emergency Medical Technology, Industrial Technology, Musical Instrumental Digital Interface |
Student Body Characteristics
Columbia State’s student body reflects the demographic, socioeconomic, and educational diversity of its service area. Having an open admission policy and a strong developmental studies program fosters the enrollment of any student seeking a postsecondary educational experience. In Fall 2004, enrollment totaled 4697 (3145 FTE); sixty-six percent are female, and 34% are male. The student body is equally distributed between the Columbia campus (2205 students) and the other campuses. The FTE and location of these campuses is as follows for Fall 2004.
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Campuses |
Enrollment, Fall 2004 |
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Clifton Campus (Wayne County) |
98 |
| Columbia Campus | 2205 |
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Lawrence County Campus |
635 |
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Lewisburg Campus (Marshall County) |
274 |
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Williamson County Campus |
1274 |
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Attending Multiple Campuses |
145 |
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Total |
4631 |
The average age of a Columbia State student is 26. Sixty-two percent of the student body are considered traditional students (under age 25).
IPEDS 2004 Financial Aid Information
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Fall 2002 |
Fall 2001 |
Fall 2000 |
Three Year Average |
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Number of full-time freshmen |
699 |
776 |
645 |
707 |
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Number of full-time freshmen receiving any financial aid |
366 |
522 |
195 |
361 |
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Percentage of full-time freshmen receiving any financial aid |
52% |
67% |
30% |
50% |
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Number receiving Federal Grants |
271 |
252 |
179 |
234 |
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Percentage receiving Federal Grants |
39% |
32% |
28% |
33% |
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Average amount of Federal Grants received |
2,575 |
2,388 |
2,003 |
$2,322 |
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Number receiving State/Local grants/ scholarships/waivers |
106 |
162 |
134 |
134 |
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Percentage receiving State/Local grants/ scholarships/waivers |
15% |
21% |
21% |
19% |
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Average amount of State/Local grants/ scholarships/waivers |
936 |
762 |
727 |
$808 |
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Number receiving Institutional grants/ scholarships/fellowships |
146 |
170 |
118 |
145 |
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Percentage receiving Institutional grants/ scholarships/fellowships |
21% |
22% |
18% |
20% |
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Average amount of grants/scholarships/ fellowships received |
1,180 |
1,051 |
803 |
$1,011 |
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Number receiving loans |
104 |
148 |
94 |
115 |
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Percentage receiving loans |
15% |
19% |
15% |
16% |
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Average amount of loans received |
1,120 |
2,113 |
2,102 |
$1,778 |
The ACT is used as a measurement for student success prediction. The table below contains the average ACT scores for first-time freshmen enrolled in Fall 2004.