Texas College
Former names | Phillips University |
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Motto | "GIVE THE PEOPLE LIGHT, AND THEY WILL FIND THEIR WAY" |
Type | Private, HBCU |
Established | 1894 |
Affiliation | Christian Methodist Episcopal Church |
Endowment | $1.6 million[1][2] |
Students | 900 |
Location | , , |
Nickname | Steers |
Affiliations | Red River Athletic Conference Central States Football League |
Website | www.texascollege.edu |
Texas College is an accredited historically black four-year college located in Tyler, Texas that is affiliated with the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church and the United Negro College Fund. On January 9, 1894, Texas College was found by a group of ministers affiliated with the Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church. The founding represented the start of the educational process for a group of disenfranchised individuals in the area of east Texas, City of Tyler. The Charter as originally issued July 1, 1907, indicates that the name of the corporation was established as “Texas College,” with the purpose of an educational institution designed to operate under the supervision care and ownership of the CME Church in America. The exclusive educational direction was to include the education of youths, male and female, in all branches of a literary, scientific and classical education wherein [all] shall be taught theology, normal training of teachers, music, commercial and industrial training, and agricultural and mechanical sciences. On June 12, 1909, the name of the college was changed from Texas College to Phillips University. The noted change was associated with Bishop Henry Phillips, as a result of his leadership and educational interests for mankind. The name change was short lived and reportedly lasted until actions for a name reversal occurred in 1910 at the Third Annual Conference of the church. In May 1912, the college was officially renamed Texas College. The subsequent years of the College were spent with refinements and enhancements of the educational enterprise. The Articles of Incorporation reflect such efforts with modifications and amendments during periods 1909 to 1966. The College today complies with its founding principles in that she remains open to all individuals without discrimination on the grounds of national origin, race, religion, or sex…with the right to offer instruction in the areas of Arts and Sciences, Humanities, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences preparation of teachers and the provision of instructional supports, to those in pursuit of an education.
Academics
Texas College offers bachelor's degree programs in art, biology, business administration, computer science, English, education, history, mathematics, music, physical education, political science, liberal studies, social work and sociology. Also available are Associate of Arts degrees in early childhood education and general studies, as well as an alternative certification teacher education program for people with bachelor's degrees.
Athletics
The Texas College Steers are members of the NAIA [National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics], which competes in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC.) Its football team was revived as an official sport in 2004 competes in the Central States Football League (CSFL). Men's sports include baseball, basketball, football, golf, soccer and track & field. Women's sports include basketball, soccer, softball, track & field and volleyball.
Facilities
Residence halls
Residence halls include the Daniel Residence Hall and the Maddie A. Fair Residence Hall.[3]
References
- ^ As of June 30, 2011. "U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2011 Endowment Market Value and Percentage Change in Endowment Market Value from FY 2010 to FY 2011" (PDF). National Association of College and University Business Officers. June 30, 2011. p. 23. Retrieved February 1, 2012.
- ^ http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/tyler-tx/texas-college-3638
- ^ "Residential Life Handbook" (pdf).
External links
- Texas College official website
- Texas College official athletics website
- Texas College from the Handbook of Texas Online
- Red River Athletic Conference
- Universities and colleges in Texas
- Educational institutions established in 1894
- Council of Independent Colleges
- Education in Tyler, Texas
- Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
- Texas College
- Education in Smith County, Texas
- Texas university stubs
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