Program Outcomes
Mission Statement
The School of Hospitality Management & Culinary Arts provides students from diverse backgrounds with innovative, applied, and quality education in preparation for leadership roles in hospitality, travel/tourism, hotel/lodging, nutrition, culinary arts, baking, pastry arts, and restaurant management.
Vision Statement
The School of Hospitality Management & Culinary Arts at Columbus State Community College will be a leader in developing our students in the hospitality industry through teaching excellence, community engagement, and industry partnerships.
Our Values
Value of Learning The School is a village of teachers who strive every day to enrich students’ lives with critical thinking skills and applied education.
Power of Diversity We embrace all students through complete acceptance and understanding.
Positive and Ethical Environment We do right for the right reason.
Be an Example of Sustainable Awareness We provide our students the opportunity to learn, practice, and be good stewards of our community resources.
Value of Innovation We provide our students with resources to ignite their imagination and offer innovative ways to meet them where they are and help reach their goals.
Autumn to Summer Enrollment – ACF Hospitality Majors
2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | |
Baking Certificate | 23 | 29 | 22 | 27 |
Baking & Pastry Arts A.A.S. | 68 | 68 | 89 | 85 |
Culinary Apprentice A.A.S. | 108 | 94 | 128 | 111 |
Culinary Arts A.A.S. | N/A | N/A | 5 | 53 |
Culinary Certificate | 54 | 68 | 61 | 48 |
Dietary Manager Certificate | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Hotel Administration Certificate | N/A | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Hotel Management A.A.S. | N/A | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Hotel, Tourism & Event Management A.A.S. | 84 | 79 | 64 | 70 |
Meeting & Event Management Certificate | 8 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
Mixology Certificate | N/A | N/A | 1 | 0 |
Nutrition & Dietetics A.A.S. | 70 | 56 | 55 | 56 |
Restaurant Management A.A.S. | 38 | 32 | 34 | 31 |
Autumn to Autumn Retention – All Hospitality Majors
Enrolled 2019AU: 325 | Returned 2020AU: 133 | 40.9% |
Enrolled 2020AU: 332 | Returned 2021AU: 161 | 48.5% |
Enrolled 2021AU: 306 | Returned 2022AU: 139 | 45.4% |
Enrolled 2022AU: 329 | Returned 2023AU: 147 | 44.7% |
Enrolled 2023AU: 343 | Returned 2024AU: 161 | 48.2% |
New Row Content
2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | |
Culinary Apprentice graduates with CSC certification | 50% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Baking & Pastry Arts A.A.S. | 77% |
Culinary Apprentice A.A.S. | 100% |
Restaurant Management A.A.S. | 100% |