Columbia State Community College was recently recognized by the Center for Digital Education as a top 10 winner of their 2015-2016 Digital Community Colleges Survey, an award honoring community colleges for their efforts using technology to deliver curriculum and improve services offered.
Now in its eleventh year, the survey is used to highlight community colleges who demonstrate innovative uses of technology, including online courses and mobile environments, mobile apps, secure platforms and wireless networks.
“This year’s survey indicates that community colleges are making great strides in using data to improve decisions providing professional development to assist faculty in the use of technology and creating robust online and mobile environments for their students,” said Dr. Kecia Ray, Center for Digital Education executive director. “Congratulations to this year’s survey winners.”
Columbia State placed seventh overall in the CDE’s Small Colleges Category, encompassing all community colleges nationwide with enrollment of 5,000 or fewer students. Columbia State was one of only three colleges in the state to be recognized, joined by Walters State Community College and Pellissippi State Community College who placed second and ninth in the categories of Mid-Sized Colleges and Large Colleges respectively.
“We have often led or been on the leading edge of technology and have successfully been the first to implement new initiatives,” said Emily Siciensky, Columbia State associate vice president of information technology. “I have a talented and dedicated team, and it is rewarding and humbling to know that technology work we do here at Columbia State is recognized for its excellence.”
The top 10 rankings were officially recognized by the American Association of Community College’s annual conference held in Chicago.
About Columbia State
Columbia State is a two-year college, serving a nine-county area in southern Middle Tennessee with locations in Columbia, Franklin, Lawrenceburg, Lewisburg and Clifton. As Tennessee’s first community college, Columbia State is committed to increasing access and enhancing diversity at all five campuses. Columbia State is a member of the Tennessee Board of Regents, one of the largest higher education systems in the nation. For more information, please visit www.columbiastate.edu.
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