Morris College
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Morris College
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100 W. College St. Sumter, SC 29150-3599 SC Tel. 803-934-3200 Fax 803-773-3687 |
Type: School
On the web:
http://www.morris.edu
The mission of Morris College is to prepare its students for the real world. The historically black college awards baccalaureate degrees in the arts and sciences, with an emphasis on liberal arts, career-based programs, and teacher education. Morris primarily serves students from the Northeastern and Southeastern US and cultivates an ethical and religious environment to complement the total development of its students. The Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina founded Morris College in 1908 to provide educational opportunities for Black students who had been denied under the existing educational system. The college's founding body continues to oversee Morris College.
Officers:
President: Luns C. Richardson
Chief Accountant and Coordinator Financial Services: Wilhelmina E. Owens
Director Management Information Systems: Rodney Johnson
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Morris College
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| Motto | "Intrare Libris, Dispartire Servire" |
| Motto in English | "Enter to Learn, Depart to Serve" |
| Established | 1908 |
| Type | Private, HBCU |
| Religious affiliation | Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina |
| Endowment | $10 million |
| President | Dr. Luns C. Richardson |
| Academic staff | 50 |
| Students | 900 |
| Location | Sumter, South Carolina, United States |
| Campus | 33 acres (13.4 ha), 24 buildings |
| Colors | Blue and Gold |
| Athletics | NAIA Division I |
| Nickname | MoCo |
| Mascot | Hornets |
| Affiliations | Association of Independent Institutions (AII) |
| Website | morris.edu |
| "South Carolina's Best Kept Secret" | |
Morris College (MC), located in Sumter, South Carolina, is a four-year, coeducational, liberal arts, private, historically black college founded and operated by the Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina.
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History
Morris College was founded in 1908, initially as a grade school, high school, and college. The college is named after the Reverend Frank Morris because of his outstanding leadership throughout the African American community of South Carolina. The college's first president was Dr. Edward M. Brawley (1908-1912). Morris College awarded its first bachelor's degree in 1915 under the administration of college president Dr. John Jacob Stark.
Academics
Morris College offers bachelor's degrees in 20 areas of study. The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award four different types of bachelor's degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Science in Education.
To effectively accomplish the purpose and philosophy of Morris College, its academic programs are organized into six academic divisions which oversee their respective departments.
Division of General Studies
- The Division of General Studies allows students to establish and develop a solid academic foundation before entering their major fields.
- Honors Program
Division of Business Administration
- Business Administration
- Organizational Management MCMI Program
Division of Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- Secondary Education
Division of Religion and Humanities
- Mass Communications
- Pastoral Ministry
- Christian Education
- English
- Liberal Studies
- English/Secondary Education
Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
- Biology
- Biology/Secondary Education
- Mathematics
- Mathematics/Secondary Education
Division of Social Sciences
- Criminal Justice
- History
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Social Studies/Secondary Education.
Notable Alumni
| Name | Class year | Notability | References |
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| J. David Weeks | 1975 | politician, Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 51st district. He also serves on the Judiciary Committee and is chair of the Legislative Black Caucus. | |
| Laura Hall | 1965 | politician, Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 19th district | [1] |
| Jerry Moore | 1963 | participated in Freedom Rides | |
| Herman Harris | 1963 | participated in Freedom Rides | |
| Mae Francis Moultrie | 1961 | participated in Freedom Rides | |
| James T. McCain | Civil Rights activist, local president of CORE, participated in Freedom Rides | ||
| Dr. Leroy Bowman | 1940 | one of the original legendary Tuskegee Airmen of World War II |
See also
References
- ^ "Laura Hall, Alabama House of Representatives". state.al.us. http://www.legislature.state.al.us/house/representatives/housebios/hd019.html. Retrieved 2011-01-30.
External links
- www.morris.edu Official web site
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Coordinates: 33°56′18″N 80°20′44″W / 33.9383004°N 80.3456792°W
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