variety of resources and services, including Project Advisors who aid students with academic and financial needs, workshops, cultural enrichment activities, textbook and laptop loan programs, a computer lab with free printing, and a student lounge. Students need to complete an application to be considered for admission into the TRIO program. VOTER REGISTRATION: COLUMBIA VOTES! colum.edu/columbiavotes Columbia College Chicago encourages students to vote in every election. We make it easy for you and provide you with personalized assistance! Visit our intranet site at https://columbiacollege.sharepoint.com/sites/columbiavotes. The site will explain your options and provide you with specific instructions for registering or reregistering as well as requesting a vote-by-mail ballot. We also have voter registration geniuses (student workers) standing by to help. If something in the process is confusing, or you need to print a copy of your ID, or you need an envelope and a stamp, just email them at vote@colum.edu and they’ll solve the problem. Your vote counts. Take steps to register and vote today.
CAMPUS SERVICES AND RESOURCES
Your education matters to everyone at Columbia and we offer support from the classroom to the dorm room. To make the most of the Columbia experience, take advantage of every service, office, and out-of-the-classroom experience you can. The days might feel long, but the time is short. Engage early and often. CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY Columbia College Chicago’s 24/7/365 Security Command Center: Dial (312) 369-1111 for the Columbia Emergency Line Dial (312) 369-3220 for the Columbia Non-Emergency Line Dial (312) 369-SAFE (7233) for Security Escort Columbia College Chicago provides a safety and security program on campus. Our 24-hour Security Command Center includes dispatching capabilities and a video surveillance and emergency communications network that is staffed around the clock. Our technical systems include: alarm system monitoring, emergency telephones in multiple locations across campus and an emergency notification technology, Everbridge, a mass notification voice email and text notification system. To complement our 24/7 campus security patrols, security officers may use marked security vehicles, Segways, and bicycles. Most campus buildings have a security station staffed by contracted security officers in the lobby. Leased residential facilities are staffed by security personnel provided, supervised, and managed by the individual property management companies. 22
