Bluefield State College - Blueprint Yearbook (Bluefield, WV)

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BSC AND THE FUTURE — Dr. Jerold O. Dugger, President BSC Bluefield State College has over the years established itself as a reputable and effective college. It has fulfilled its mission very well. The successes of the past, as impressive as they have been, do not guarantee the college’s role in the future. The college will have to provide a high quality education and make it accessible to the citizens of the service area and beyond. This is going to require dedication, flexibility and hard work beyond what most of us have known. The model that was effective in the past will not necessarily be the right one for the future. The future of Bluefield State College will depend upon its ability to provide a solid academic background for students, equip them with occupational competencies, and attend to their social, cultural and personal develop- ment. This must all be done within an intellectually stimulating atmosphere. The college must always be out on the cutting edge of the future but must never lose its firm grasp on the past. The ingredients for future success are present. With students, faculty, and staff working together to assure a high quality education geared to the realities of the 1990's, I predict that the future of Bluefield State College will be bright indeed. 5

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A picture of Payne Hall that served as the men’s dorm. (It used to stand A picture of Mahood Hall that served as the women’s where the gym parking lot is now.) dorm. In 1895, the site consisted of four acres. Then in 1916 it was decided by a council to retain the present site and purchase additional acreage. As a re- sult of this, Mahood Hall, Lewis Hall, and Payne Hall were erected. (These all served as dorms for the men and Above: The construction of the Basic Science Building. Right: The finished product —a picture of the Basic Science Building as MAE A as ‘Mahood womens dorm, we know it today. Payne men’s dorm, Lewis women’s dorm.) Below: Construction of the addition to Dickason Hall.

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Earl S. Whiteley, Admin. Welch Hospital “The RBA Degree Program at “BSC” has offered me the oppor- tunity to address an occupation that I would not have normally had. Asa result of this program, I have been able to contribute to my own benefit and work in a very exciting and rewarding field of health care.” Rama Cardwell Graduated from BSC in 1982 with an A.S. degree in elementary edu. Rama now teaches special education at both Cumberland Heights and Ceres Elementary Schools. “The instructors guid- ance gave me an air of professionalism and enthusiasm toward education.” Steve Bourne Graduated from BSC in 1974 with an A.S. degree in Mining and a B.S. degree in Business Administration. Steve received his M.S. degree in Business from Radford University and came back to BSC in 1978 as coach of the football team and instructor of business. While continuing to teach, Steve is working on his doctorate at VPI. “BSC does an excellent job of making educa- tion practical and useful.” J. Franklin Long, Attorney “I found that the academic background that I received at BSC enabled me to compete in law school with all types of students, including those who received undergratuate degrees from such prestigious institutions as Harvard and Yale.”