The History of Miles College
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The History of Miles College
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The History of Miles College . Just the Beginning . Miles College was founded in 1898 by the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church (Now the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, also known as the C.M.E. Church) The college was named after Bishop William H. Miles - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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The History of Miles College
Just the Beginning O Miles College was founded in 1898 by the
Colored Methodist Episcopal Church (Now the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, also known as the C.M.E. Church)O The college was named after Bishop William
H. MilesO The college is still supported by and affiliated
with the CME churchO Originally located in ThomasvilleO Moved to Fairfield, AL in the Spring of 1907
Bishop William H. Miles
Click icon to add picture• Born a Slave in 1828• CME Church licensed
him to preach in 1857• Elected Bishop in 1870• Saw the church as a
source of spiritual solace for freed slaves
• Was a central figure in the CME church until
his death in 1892.• Miles College is named
in his honor.
The President’s of Miles College
O James A. Bray 1907-1912O William A. Bell 1915-1913
(First Term) O John Wesley Gilbert 1913-
1914O George A. Payne 1914-
1918O Robert T. Brown 1918-1922O George T. Word 1922-1926O Mack P. Burley 1926-1931O Brooks Dickens 1931-1936O William A. Bell 1936-1961
(Second Term)
O Lucius H. Pitts 1961-1971O W. Clyde Williams 1971-
1986O Leroy Johnson 1986-1989O Albert J.H. Sloan, II 1989-
1990 (Acting) O Albert J. H. Sloan, II 1990-
October 2005O George T. French, Jr.
October 2005-2006 (Interim)
O George T. French, Jr. 2006-Present
Dr. George T. French
14th President & current president
from Louisville, Kentucky Has served 12 years at
Miles College CME Minister for 18
years Has 3 children and 2
grandchild Loves Martial Arts
Attended Miles Law School
A First . . .O Williams Hall became the first college building completed on the campus in 1907
O Williams Hall was named after Bishop R.R. Williams, the presiding CME bishop in
AlabamaO It has served as the administration building, the women’s dormitory and the
home of the economics classes.O Williams Hall is currently closed and
awaiting renovations
The First Miles College Graduate
Mrs. Willie Selden McDaniel
Graduate in May 1918 Received a Bachelor’s
Degree in Education
Facts about Miles College O Is a member of the
HBCU Community O Was formally know as
Miles Memorial College O 2011 SIAC Champions
in Football O Criminal Justice is the
most declared major O Is a Liberal Arts College O Has about 1500
studentsO 6 miles from downtown
O 97% of Social Work Graduates attend Graduate School
O Only HBCU that houses the CAE Program
O In the 60’s student participated the Civil Rights Marches with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
O Located in Fairfield, Alabama
What’s Happening on Campus? O Williams Hall O Taggart Hall O Learning
Resource Center O McKenzie Hall O Alabama Hall O Student Union
Building O Arthur Means Hall
O Pearson Hall O Ramsay HallO Bell Hall O Brown HallO President’s House O Albert J.H. Sloan,
II Alumni Stadium O Knox-Wyndham
Gymnasium
Greek Life O Alpha Kappa
Alpha Sorority Inc.
O Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
O Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.
O Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.
O Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
O Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.
O Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.
O Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.
. . . And a host of non-Greek sororities and fraternities
Brown Hall Known as the
administrative building. Houses the President’s
Office, Development Office, the Business Office,
Academic Records, College Chapel, Financial Aid and
other administrative offices.
C.A. Kirkendoll Learning Resource Center
Known as the campus library but also houses Fundamental Studies and the Division of
Communication.
Knox-Wyndham Gymnasium
Arthur Means, Jr. Hall
Bishop Teresa Snorton Residence Hall
Stewart-Reddrick Hall
The newest dormitory on campus, is housing for the males population and the
male student athletes. Also, housing a tutorial lab on
the second floor.
Pearson Hall The newest academic building, houses the
Division of Education, the Division of Humanities and also the Music Department.
Where can I find academic help on campus?
O The Writing Lab, Pearson Hall, Room 207
O Metacognition Lab, Pearson Hall, Room 207
O Bear Essentials Lab, Stewart-Reddick Hall, 2nd Floor
O Drop In Lab, Taggart Hall, Room 310O Individual Tutoring from your
instructor
Myths about Miles College
O Miles College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
O Miles College credit hours are transferrable
O We don’t offer a masters program
O We do not offer majors in Psychology or Physical Education
O Miles College classes are as competitive as any other institution
Core Values OIntegrity OResponsibility OContinuous
Learning ORespect for
People OService
Culture, Class & Civility
O Deemed as the staple of Miles College students by President French
O Defined as how Miles College students should act as a Milean. O Respectful O Always honoring the college O Respecting othersO Standing and being silent during the
school’s Alma Mater
Quality Enhancement PlanEnhancing Reading through
Metacognition
O What is a QEP?O Why does Miles College need a QEP?
O What is Miles College QEP focus?O What is meant by “student learning” in
the QEP?
Softball Champs 2012
SIAC Champs Conference 2011
Respect for YOUR institution
Remember that Miles College is your institution, never allow someone to
speak negatively of the school and you should never speak negatively of the school. Keep in mind that all school
have their own issues but you to make the best of every situation.
Go Bears! Go Miles!
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