Academic Affairs

Columbus State University strives to be a first choice institution for discerning students who seek challenging programs, engaged faculty, and a vibrant, globally connected campus culture. We empower people to contribute to the advancement of our local and global communities through an emphasis on excellence in teaching and research, life-long learning, cultural enrichment, public-private partnerships, and service to others. The office of the Provost is committed to providing a learning environment that utilizes the most current technologies and strategies to promote the engagement and intellectual advancement of our students. We offer relevant programs in business, the arts, science, education and the health professions at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Administrative Tools

• eCore
• Guide to abbreviations used in the class listings
• Interdisciplinary Courses (PDF)
• List of General Use Rooms
• Request a Change to Existing Academic Facilities
• Space Request
• Standard Class Meeting Times
• Strategic Planning

Student Travel

• Domestic Travel Procedures (Field Trips, Athletics, Student Affairs, etc.)
• International Travel Procedures

Policies & Procedures

• Credit Hour and Course Level Policy (PDF)
• Faculty Handbook
• Faculty Workload Policy (PDF)
• Notifying Students of Identity Verification Charges (PDF)
• Minimum Class Size Policies by college
• Review of Transfer Credit from Non-Regionally Accredited Institutions (PDF)
• January Term FAQ (PDF)
• Memo on Student Course Evaluations (PDF)
• COVID-19 Extension Grade (I9) Guidelines and FAQ (PDF)

Student Success Initiatives at CSU

Faculty Hiring, Responsibility, & Tenure

• Standards of Excellence
• Promotion, Tenure, and Other Faculty Evaluation Policies and Procedures (Document approved by the Faculty Senate and the President) (PDF)
• Memo on Student Course Evaluations (PDF)
• Promotion Form (PDF)
• Tenure Form (PDF)
• Post-Tenure Review Form (PDF)
• Pre-Tenure Review Form (PDF)
• Vita Format for Promotion and Tenure (PDF)
• Full-time AA Faculty Hiring Process
• Review of Academic Credentials from International Institutions (PDF)
• Department Chair Responsibilities:
  Short Form / Expanded Form
• Tenure and/or Promotion Probationary Credit Request Form (fillable on the computer) (PDF)