- For the former Morris College in India, see Vasantrao Naik Government Institute of Arts and Social Sciences.
| Morris College | |
| 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.
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.
Athletics[]
Morris College teams, nicknamed athletically as the Hornets, are part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing as an Independent of the Association of Independent Institutions (AII). Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, tennis and track & field; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, softball, tennis, track & field and volleyball.
Notable Alumni[]
| Name | Class year | Notability | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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[]
- List of historically black colleges of the United States
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[]
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