Barber-Scotia College
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Barber-Scotia College is a historically black college located in Concord, North Carolina. It was founded as Scotia Seminary in 1867 by the Reverend Luke Dorland.
| Motto: Lumen Veritas et Utilitas (Knowledge, Truth and Science) | |
| Rector/President | Dr. Gloria Bromell-Tinubu |
| School type | 4-Year Entrepreneurial and Business College |
| Religious affiliation | Presbyterian |
| Founded | 1867 |
| Location | Concord, North Carolina |
| Enrollment | 124 undergraduates |
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| Campus surroundings | Suburban/Rural |
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| Sports teams | Sabers |
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History and Mission
Reverend Dorland was tasked to found the school by the Presbyterian Church to prepare young black Southern women for careers as social workers and teachers. The institution changed its name to Scotia Women's College in 1916, merged with Barber Memorial College of Anniston, Alabama in 1930, and in 1932 changed names to Barber-Scotia College. The North Carolina Board of Education granted it a 4-year rating in 1946. In 1954, the college both became a co-ed institution, allowing men to enroll, and it was admitted to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The college maintains close ties to the Presbyterian Church. The school's motto, Lumen Veritas et Utilitas, means "Knowledge, Truth and Science".
On June 24, 2004, the college lost is accreditation, due to what the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools said was a failure to comply with SACS Principles and Philosophy of Accreditation (Integrity). The loss of accreditation makes the college's students ineligible for federal aid, and an estimated 90% of the school's students depend on federally funded aid. Barber-Scotia College is currently in transition to become a 4 year Entrepreneurial and Business College. During this transition, the Board of Trustees and the new administration are aggressively moving toward accreditation. In the interim, Barber-Scotia is currently in discussions with selected colleges/universities regarding a formal affiliation as a branch or extension for the next 3-4 years. This affiliation will allow for dual enrollment and awarding of degrees which will enable the college's students to obtain financial aid and an accredited degree. The goal is to obtain accreditation with a national accrediting body such as the American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE) or the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) by the 2007-2008 academic year, and accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) by the 2008-2009 academic year.
Mission, Vision and Values: The mission of Barber-Scotia College is to inspire and educate students for leadership as entrepreneurs in business, government, and the global society. The vision is that Barber-Scotia College will be recognized as the premiere institution for delivering a unique experience in entrepreneurship education. Students are inspired to realize their full potential and devote their creative energies toward personal, professional, and community development. It is the college's belief that human dignity is an endowment from God and that all persons are responsible for developing their potential to the fullest and for devoting their creative energies toward making a better world.
New Direction: On October 8, 2004, the Board of Trustees of Barber-Scotia College approved a proposal to make entrepreneurship education its single academic focus and authorized its new President to begin a planning process to move the College in that direction. The College’s 30-year history of successfully producing more business administration graduates than any other major allows for a rather seamless transition to entrepreneurship education. Offering the Bachelor of Science Degrees exclusively in Entrepreneurship and Business Administration uniquely positions Barber-Scotia College as an entrepreneurial college with the primary mission of educating future local and global entrepreneurs as well as promoting social and economic parity.
Campus
The campus, near downtown Concord in the historical district, consists of over thirteen buildings.
Organization
A president and a board of trustees preside over the college. The college's divisions are currently under revision, Barber-Scotia will offer two degrees: A Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in entrepreneurship. Each degree requires that students complete 120 credit hours. Sixty (60) of those hours will be in entrepreneurship and business courses, forty (40) hours in general education, and twenty (20) hours in a particular area of interest. While free to select their area of interest, students will be encouraged to pursue areas that have been the source of much growth witnessed in entrepreneurship such as science, technology, engineering, math and emerging areas such as multimedia, sports (particularly motorsports), and music/film through affiliations with other colleges/universities and corporate partners. Certificate and non-degree offerings will be available as well.
Students and Faculty
The enrollment for the 2004-2005 year is 120.
Sports
The Mighty Sabers compete in men's basketball, track & field and cross country, and women's basketball, track & field, cross country, volleyball and softball.
Noted Alumni
- Mary McLeod Bethune (1894), founder of Bethune-Cookman College, another historically black college.
- Mildred Mitchell-Bateman (1937), Director of the Department of Mental Health for the State of West Virginia.
- Dr. Katie G. Cannon (1971), First African-American Woman to be ordained in the United Presbyterian Church (USA).
College Presidents
- Luke Dorland (1867-1885)
- D.J. Satterfield (1885-1908)
- A.W. Verner (1908-1922)
- T.R. Lewis (1922-1929)
- Myron J. Croker (1929-1932)
- Leland S. Cozart (1932-1964)
- Lionel H. Newsom (1964-1966)
- Jerome L. Gresham (1966-1974)
- Mable Parker McLean (1974-1988)
- Tyrone L. Burkette (1988-1989)
- Lionel H. Newsom (interim) (1989-1990)
- Gus T. Ridgel (interim) (1990)
- Joel 0. Nwagbaraocha (1990-1994)
- Asa T. Spaulding Jr. (March-August 1994)
- Mable Parker McLean (1994-1996)
- Sammie W. Potts (1996-2004)
- Leon Howard (interim) (2004)
- Gloria Bromell-Tinubu (2004-Present)
External link
- Barber-Scotia College Website (http://www.b-sc.edu)