SAC Events
The Columbus State Cougar 5k Challenge
You can choose to sign up for the in-person or virtual events. In either case, you can register as an individual or as part of a team. You can participate by running or walking the race on your own time and in your own space.
5k Run/Walk In-Person
Saturday, May 3
Columbus State Delaware campus
5k Run/Walk - Virtual
Saturday, May 3 to May 10
Anywhere you want!
You can participate in-person at the Delaware campus or virtually. The in-person run/walk is being held at the beautiful Columbus State Delaware campus on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 9:00 am. If you choose the virtual option, you can run or walk the 5K wherever and whenever you choose between Saturday, May 3, and Saturday, May 10. We’ll send a follow-up email closer to the start date to explain how to submit your race time to qualify for some awesome prizes. For the virtual option, there will be inconsistencies in everyone's chosen course, possible weather, tracking devices, etc., so no placement medals will be awarded to virtual participants. Instead, they will receive a participation medal, a race shirt, and a swag bag. All participants have the option to sign up as an individual, on an existing team, or create a team.
More information to come regarding the swag bag pickup.
There’s still time to get your friends and family to sign up and compete in the virtual Cougar 5k too! Encourage others to stay active by inviting them to race against you from a distance. The registration fee will stay at a flat rate and not increase in April as previously planned.
We hope you’ll join us virtually this year so we can stay healthy and continue supporting our students!
The Cougar 5k Challenge Run and Walk raises funds to help students defray textbook and course material expenses.
Sign Up to Walk, Run or Donate
Check out the photos from the previous 5k on Facebook! www.facebook.com/CougarChallenge5k/
The most important contribution SAC makes to the College is fostering a community where employees are invested and know they are valued. Each year, SAC sponsors events that bring staff members together in service, education, and celebration.
- Staff social outings to various venues and events around Columbus
- Employee Appreciation Day, held each year on our Columbus Campus and Delaware Campus
- Charity drives to benefit local organizations
- Enrichment seminars for employees on topics including wellness, financial management, professional development, and more!
Employee Appreciation Events
As we prepare for a new academic year, we could use a chance to relax, reflect, and have some fun. Please join Facilities, Food Services, Human Resources, and Staff Advisory Council as we once again collaborate to host more employee appreciation events!
This year's event will be on TBD.
Hope to see you there!
Staff Advisory Council Retreat
The SAC retreat held in June is an annual opportunity for members to team build and become oriented with the mission and vision of the council. All SAC members are welcome to attend.
This year's event will be on TBD.