TEXAS COLLEGE CELEBRATES 121 YEARS
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Posted By: Hija Chang on January 13, 2015 The Texas College Administration proudly acknowledges the 121st anniversary of uninterrupted service to students and the community at-large.“We are proud of the of the College’s legacy,but most importantly, I am excited of the bright future of our College,“ states President Dwight J. Fennell.“ Texas College is currently in a building initiative that will increase our on campus housing capacity by 30% as well as enhance other facilities that will improve the student’s living and learning environment,” concluded Fennell. One hundred twenty-one years ago in the spring of 1894, a group of ministers affiliated with the Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church responded to the visionary leading of the Holy Spirit and found what is known today as Texas College. This founding represented the birth of an educational opportunity for a group of disenfranchised individuals in the city of Tyler located in the East Texas area. The original charter was issued July 1, 1907 declaring Texas College an official educational institution. Texas College began to take flight as a Christ-centered institution designed to provide an education in a Christian environment for youth (males and females), equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to advance and excel above the norm. This included studies in all branches of literacy:scientific and classical education, training of teachers, music, commercial and industrial training, and agricultural and mechanical sciences. The study of theology was and still remains a mandated course for all students. On June 12,1909, Texas College under went a name change. In honor of the leadership and educational interest of Bishop Henry Phillips, the school’s name was changed to Phillips University. This change was short lived, for actions for a name reversal occurred the following year in 1910 at the Third Annual Conference of the CME Church. In May1912, the college was once again officially named Texas College. As the student population grew, Texas College continued to expand the enhancements and refinements of the educational enterprise to meet the needs of this growth. The Articles of Incorporation reflect such efforts with modifications and amendments during periods from1909-1968. Today, Texas College continues to comply with its founding Christian principles in that she remains open to all individuals without discrimination on the grounds of national origin, race, religion, or sex who are in pursuit of an education in the areas of Arts and Sciences, Humanities, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, preparation of teachers, and the provision of instructional support. Source: http://www.texascollege.edu/ If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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