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Columbia College opens new location at Minot Air Force Base

Columbia College officially began operations at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, in early April. President Dalrymple signed an agreement with United States Air Force Col. Bradley L. Cochran authorizing the college to begin class instruction. The installation brings the college into its 13th state in addition to Cuba. Columbia College also provides education around the world thanks to its pioneering Online Program. “We are all about providing quality education to our service members,” said retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Rob Boone, the college’s associate vice president in charge of military locations. “We are excited about this wonderful opportunity to do so at our newest location at Minot AFB.” –KF

For more information on degree offerings at Columbia College-Minot Air Force Base, contact Program Coordinator Linde Paige at (701) 727-8386.

A new partnership with Columbia College and Moberly Area Community College will give students from MACC the opportunity to live on the Columbia College campus while taking classes through MACC.

The initiative’s ultimate goal is to reduce the potential time and cost for students to complete a bachelor’s degree at Columbia College. It also augments academic advising partnerships between the student, Columbia College and MACC to ensure courses transfer between the two institutions seamlessly.

“We are very pleased to expand our already strong relationship with Moberly Area Community College with the formation of the CC-MACC program,” President Dalrymple says. “Students in the program have the opportunity to enjoy a diverse, four-year, private college experience while taking advantage of the affordability of community college.”

This agreement is in lock step with Columbia College’s commitment to being as transfer friendly as possible. Since 2015, more than 1,000 MACC students and graduates have transferred to Columbia College.

“MACC and Columbia College have been great partners for many years with student centered pathways that have allowed MACC students to transfer to Columbia College seamlessly,” says Dr. Jeff Lashley, president of MACC. “This agreement provides new and valuable opportunities to our shared students that will serve them very well.” –SF

Students can apply online at apply.cis.edu, or contact Admissions at (573) 875-7352 or admissions@ccis.edu.