Columbia-Greene Community College, a campus of the State University of New York, is a comprehensive two-year college offering a variety of transfer and career programs leading to the degrees of Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, and Associate in Occupational Studies as well as one-year certificate programs and specialized courses geared to community interest.
Columbia-Greene is situated on a picturesque campus near the banks of the Hudson River, bordered on the west by the Catskill Mountains and to the east by the Taconic and Berkshire Hills. Students can enjoy the benefits of a rural campus while taking advantage of cultural opportunities in nearby Albany, the Berkshires, and New York City.
The college offers a quality education through its dedicated faculty, who have received a high degree of professional recognition. Campus life is full and varied, as exemplified by student clubs, activities, and sports on all levels. The campus atmosphere is friendly and safe. Student backgrounds and hometowns are diverse, leading to a stimulating and challenging environment. With forty-three quality degree and certificate programs, a distinguished faculty, and a beautiful campus, Columbia-Greene is an excellent place to attend college.
Normal weekday hours of operation of the College: 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Weekends: (Saturday and Sunday) 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Vision
Columbia-Greene Community College seeks to inspire our community and create lifelong learners.
Values
Columbia-Greene Community College models the following values:
- Service based on a foundation of empathy, caring, and compassion;
- Knowledge that includes critical judgement;
- Transformation to promote personal growth;
- Commitment to the communities served;
- Purpose and passion as principles for decisions and actions; and
- Respect, integrity, and inclusiveness as attributes of morality and justice.
Mission
Columbia-Greene Community College offers individualized guidance in a respectful learning environment, inspiring students to reach their academic goals and become engaged citizens.
Goals
In meeting the responsibilities of a comprehensive community college, Columbia-Greene has developed the following institutional goals:
- Academic Programs: Annually analyze and develop academic offerings that respond to diverse student needs and meet local market demands.
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Increase the level of commitment to be a more culturally competent and responsive institution that acknowledges, respects, and celebrates identity, background, and idea expression.
- Enrollment: Increase the College’s overall enrollment by an annual average of five percent over the three years of the plan by expanding marketing, recruitment, and retention efforts to attain a more diverse student body.
- Student Success: Provide all students with a holistic educational experience which supports persistence, retention, and goal completion.
- Technical and Computing Environment: Leverage technology to improve operating efficiency and provide resources to support a first-rate experience.