Founded in 1854, Columbia College has spent more than 170 years committed to providing a welcoming campus experience that supports student success both inside and outside the classroom.
As part of that commitment, maintaining a beautiful and inviting campus environment is an important piece of the student experience. Through its partnership with Heritage, Columbia College has a trusted landscaping partner focused on enhancing the campus grounds and providing green spaces for the community to connect.
“Three years ago when I came to Columbia College, one of the first things I noticed was our beautiful campus,” shared John Dozier, President, Columbia College. “But there were some things that just weren’t happening. I challenged our staff to think a little bit differently about how we can take care of our campus and we reached out to Heritage. They gave a quick assessment and did a remarkable job at pulling our campus back together.”
Enhancing a Historic Campus Through Landcare
Heritage is proud to provide reliable landscape services that help preserve the beauty and character of the campus year-round.
“Heritage is everything I expected and more,” shared Robert Raley, Executive Director of Facilities, Operations and Transportation at Columbia College. “When we reached out to different landscaping vendors, Heritage was the best choice after looking at their portfolio. Since then, they have held up our landcare standards. Anything that needs to be maintained around campus, they’re A+ about getting it done.”
From high-visibility areas to pathways used by students and faculty, every landscape detail contributes to the overall campus experience.
Heritage also supports intentional landscape care where students and visitors feel welcomed.
“I’m most proud of when visitors come to campus,” shared Dozier. “They always remark how beautiful the campus is, how well kept it is and it’s all due to our partnership with Heritage.”
Supporting the Future of Columbia College
Through a shared commitment to excellence, Columbia College and Heritage continue to cultivate a campus that creates a lasting impression.
“Heritage is always willing to be a good community member,” shared Dozier. “I think that’s what I appreciate even more than the partnership that we have and that would be the basis upon which I would give my [landscaping] recommendation.”
Want to learn more about Columbia College’s campus and the partnership behind its landscape care? Watch the video here.