Mission Statement
Columbia State Community College, a Tennessee Board of Regents institution in southern middle Tennessee, is dedicated to providing access to collegiate education, promoting lifelong learning and supporting community development.

In fulfilling its mission, Columbia State provides academic, student and administrative services to promote achievement of educational, professional and personal goals. The college works with other institutions to develop and implement articulation agreements that facilitate student transfer. The college supports workforce development by delivering education and training responsive to business and industry needs.

Columbia State provides general transfer and career degrees, academic and technical certificates, developmental studies and continuing education opportunities at locations throughout the college’s service area and online. The college promotes academic excellence with emphasis on student learning that builds knowledge, develops skills and broadens perspectives. In addition, Columbia State initiates partnerships in support of economic and community development and contributes to intellectual, cultural, physical and social advancement in its service area.

Columbia State recognizes the merits of employees and supports their professional development activities. The college encourages mutual respect in interactions among employees, students and communities it serves, provides services in safe and secure environments, and is committed to maintaining a climate that promotes diversity and access without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Core Values
At Columbia State Community College we place high value on . . .
-Accessible college programs and facilities
-Student academic achievement and personal development
-Individual relationships with students
-Commitment to community service and leadership
-Excellence in instruction
-Continuing professional development
-Lifelong learning
-Recognition of outstanding achievement
-Effective communication
-Cooperative working relationships
-A strong work ethic and personal accountability
-Diversity