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| 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 |
| Faculty | |
| Endowment | |
| Campus surroundings | Suburban/Rural |
| Campus size | |
| Sports teams | Sabers |
Barber-Scotia College is a historically black college located in Concord, North Carolina, USA. It was founded as Scotia Seminary in 1867 by the Reverend Luke Dorland.
History
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 its 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 faith-based bible 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 partnerships. Such partnerships 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 by the 2009-2010.
On January 2007, the Board of Trustees of Barber-Scotia College approved a proposal to make transfrom the College into a faith-based bible college and authorized its new President to begin a planning process to move the College in that direction.
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 Arts in Religion and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Students and faculty
The enrollment for the 2006-2007 was 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 (2004-2005)
- Carl Flamer(2006 - Present)
External links
- Barber-Scotia College loses accreditation July 23, 2004