The end is near!

The end is near!

The end of the semester is right around the corner and Columbia College students are preparing for finals week.  Many students have only a few more tests or projects to do before their finals, and that can be stressful! For those students who are feeling the stress of the end of the semester there are many great things that Columbia College is doing to help.  

First of all Columbia College has offices that are available all year round to help students manage their stress and their schoolwork.  The Counseling Services office is available during the weekdays to meet with students and help them develop healthy strategies for coping with stress in their lives.   The writing and math centers on campus are also available during the week to provide tutoring for both subjects should students need a little help outside of class.

There are also a few events coming up that are designed to help student manage the stress of the end of the semester.  Residential life is having and event on April 30th called Hot Mess Express.  This event allows the students to have fun making an absolute mess while having fun with friends and blowing off some steam.  The Student Activities Commission is throwing and event on May 5th, the day before finals start, called Less Stress Fest.  The idea behind Less Stress Fest is to provide students studying for their upcoming finals an opportunity to unwind with relaxing activities, such as: custom soap making, Tai Chi, punching bags bags, massages, free foods, coloring pages and even a puppy petting zoo!

 

SPOTLIGHT ON: Student Support Services

The Columbia College Student Support Services program is available to qualified day students at the home campus in Columbia, Missouri. Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded TRiO program, administered by the Department of Education, designed to encourage eligible students persevere and complete their college degree.

Services provided include tutoring, mentoring, scholarship and financial aid assistance, educational workshops, cultural activities, graduate school and career exploration and a laptop lending program. Participants also have exclusive access to a state-of-the-art computer lab, a study lounge and tutoring and proofreading labs.

Students who may qualify for the program include first-generation college students (meaning neither parent earned a baccalaureate degree), students who meet federal income guidelines and students with documented physical, learning and mental health disabilities.

Coming Home for the Holidays

Coming Home for the Holidays

The change in temperature can only mean one thing: the holidays are just around the corner!

At Columbia College, your student gets a Thanksgiving Break and a Winter Break. Thanksgiving Break takes place from November 19th to November 23rd, while Winter Break lasts from December 14th to January 13th. This time of year can be a stressful one for student, parent, and guardian, especially with the closing of the semester, the frequent bad weather, and the amount of traveling that happens around this time. Below are some tips to help make the transition easier for you and your student!

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SPOTLIGHT ON: STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES

It's that time of year where sickness runs rampant, and college is no exception to that! As the seasons change and the weather gets colder, your student will want to pay Health Services a visit to stay healthy.

Student Health Services is here to make sure that your student is happy and healthy. There are a variety of things available through Student Health Services such as:

• Physical exams
• Annual exams and pap tests
• Urgent care visits for diagnosis or follow-up
• Rapid Strep A throat swabs
• Blood glucose testing
• Allergy injections
• And....FLU SHOTS!

Student Health Services offers FREE flu shots for all day students, no appointment necessary. For interested evening students, those shots are $15. Just come in during regular hours, Monday-Friday, 8:30-11:30AM, and 1-4PM.

Remember: sneeze on your arm, not your hands; wash those hands; and drink plenty of fluids!

Questions? Contact our nurse practitioner at 573-875-7432.

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SPOTLIGHT ON: COUNSELING SERVICES

Columbia College Counseling Services provides free and confidential counseling to students attending the college. They guide students through their developmental and psychological concerns through personal, one on one sessions. If needed, the counselors can also refer students to resources in the area.

Counseling Services is located in Student Affairs on the 2nd floor of the Atkins-Holman Student Commons.

Office hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday.

Phone: (573) 875-7423

To make an appointment, call and leave your name and number on our confidential voicemail. Calls are generally returned on or before the following business day.

To learn more about how to assist your student, click "read more" to read a message from Terri Zeilenga, the Director of Counseling Services.

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SPOTLIGHT ON: Family Day and Homecoming

One of our fun-filled traditions is coming up soon! Join students, alums, families, and friends to celebrate our annual FAMILY DAY AND HOMECOMING, October 5-6th! 

Each homecoming/family day is jam packed with activities, crafts, entertainment, and sports for everyone! Come cheer on the cougars at noon for the "White Out Woods" volleyball game, or at the men's soccer game later that afternoon versus Dordt College. The Norm Ruebling Band will be playing in the morning, with a Elysium Players Performance in the afternoon! Or if you're in the mood for some AMAZING student artwork, check out the Sidney Larson and Greg Hardwick Galleries which will be open all day Saturday!

There's no better place to be this October! Join us, won't you? 

For more information, contact campuslifeinfo@ccis.edu, or call (573)875-7400. Registration is required for the weekend, so please click this link to get started!

Don't know where to stay? Check out this page for more information on local hotels. 

We can't wait to see you!

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SPOTLIGHT ON: Student Engagement and Leadership Development

The Student Engagement and Leadership Development office here at Columbia College is invested in making sure that your student gets the most out of their time here, and develops applicable, real world skills that will carry them beyond the classroom. Students will not only become stronger leaders, but will also experience the value of teamwork; gain problem solving skills; gain an awareness of multicultural issues and a broadened global perspective; experience compassion and concern towards others; become more active citizens; learn how to manage their time and communicate with others; and clearly define their values, opinions, and ethics.

Want to learn more about this department? Click the 'Read More' link below!