University of South Carolina Regional Campuses - Garnet and Black Yearbook (Beaufort, SC)

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Q, V W' i ay E ,-'--::,,,,.. fg.: ,,.., 2: , , . ,. ,,,V- L ,Q ,AM CGASTAL CARCDLINA During the summer ol 1954 a number of citizens ol 1-lorry County created the Coastal Educational Foundation, an eleemosynary corporation tor the establishment ol a junior college in Conway. To this end they enlisted the help of their own public school otticials, secured the sponsorship ol the College of Charleston, and solicited their fellow citizens for ti- nancial support. The Coastal Carolina Junior College opened September 20, 1954, with an initial enroll- ment of tilty-three students. From September, 1954, through June of 1958, the Coastal Carolina Junior College was an ott-campus branch of the College ol Charleston. During this period a thriving summer school was established which rivaled the regular session in registrants and enthusiasm. The summer school otterings were de- signed primarily lor the teachers ol the public school system. In September, 1958, Coastal Carolina Junior Col- lege became an independent institution and con- '1 if nf' rm. ' 5, .9 1' ar YC fy 5 WB .. ky if it E Q Q E1 l 1 3 is Q E ' 1

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CENTER County and the College trustees will possess a lunc- tional and beautitul lacility. The Center furnishes the tirst two years ot college worlc to students in the Beaulort area. The convenient location enables these students to receive a quality education at an economy price. To assure the main- tenance oI standards, all Faculty members are chosen by department heads at the Columbia campus. The University operates a complete day and even- ing session. In this way courses are available in the daytime to regular college age students and at night to military and adult students. Beaufort, I-Iampton, .Iasper and Colleton Counties as well as the military HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION bases in the area are represented n . 1 nec' body. The Center also atten'pts to :erfe if J educational needs ot the area by furnfhrg :ac te: tor extension courses in education and non-acadefrc courses, such as piloting, which are oi gene J ntere to adult students. The Center has continued to expand its act f t ez to meet the educational needs ot the area. New courses have been added each school year. Tne tffo year secretarial training course represents the rrost recent addition. The Center has prospered and ff. continue to prosper because it meets a reai neeo tor higher educational opportunity in one ot South Caro- lina's most rapidly developing regions. The Beaufort County I-ligher Education Commission appointed by the Governor serves as a liaison between Beautort County a': the University in administering the Center. Pictured are Howard Cooper, Mrs. Lee Bradbury and Marvin Dukes, Chairman. 'Nlct Pictured: Dr. Parker Jones. i'rr f 5 if i six, E X it Q ,,,. Wai.. 3 is 'ho 3 if ji N3 434' i 'issa it I ff

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CENTER tinued as such until the lall ol T960 when it became an integral part ol the University system. The Col- lege was renamed as the University ol South Carolina Coastal Carolina Center. The residents ol I-lorry County have twice shown their willingness to sacritice lor the college. Eirst, they added a new tax to an already heavy tax load. Second, they showed all ol South Carolina that they could pool their donations and raise S300,000 to get the new campus started. The Coastal Carolina Center is at present the guest ol the Conway I-Iigh School. Ottices are maintained in this building, and the lacilities ol the high school are at the Centeris disposal alter 3:00 p. m. In addi- tion, lor the school year of I96Q-63, Coastal Carolina has had an extra classroom lor its use throughout the day so that morning classes could be scheduled. A beautiful new building is presently taking shape on the I28-acre campus between Myrtle Beach and Conway. This building will be ready lor occupancy HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION lor the lall registration ol I963. Vfith confoetio the new building Coastal Carolina Center if ce granted broad expansion in its total program ffacy courses ol study are to tind multiple advantage through lacilities attorded in a structure designed to meet the need. Added subjects in science ll- ce- come a part ol the curriculum with the new iacor tories made available and many activities pointe beyond the immediate student body will be inaugu- rated. Students and community participants aiiice will tind a wealth ol advantage in the opportuntes presented with the new building. Every phase ol the Center'slile will be strengthened and made more lruitlul in community relations. Cul tural activities will bring lyceum atmosphere, ano adult evening programs are to be made availao e. It is anticipated that the University ol South Caro- lina Coastal Carolina Center will become the focal point lor cultural and intellectual pursuits in its oaft ol the state. lSeated, Left to Rightl: Collins A. Spivey, Ernest E. Southern, James P. Blanton, Chairman, Rev. S. George Lovell, Joseph W. I-Iolliday. lStandingl: Rev. Morgan B. Gilreath, J. C. I-Iipp, Thurman W. Anderson, Lloyd Causey, Eugene t'l. Carmichael, Eldfed E. Prince, D. W. Green, Jr. lBoard Members Not Picturedl: E. Craig Wall, Charles Tilghman, Dr. R. C. Smith, Mrs. W. E. Cameron. ' ' saw' .......... if nw -VV 4 X