For more than one hundred and fifty years, Barber-Scotia College has been a productive entity in Concord, North Carolina, and the surrounding communities. Throughout its long history of existence, its alumni have always played a significant role. The mission of the Association is to promote the welfare of Barber-Scotia College, perpetuate and broaden her sphere of influence, and promote a mutually beneficial relationship between Barber-scotia College and her alumni.
The National Alumni Association was founded “to promote the educational achievements of students enrolled at BSC; to cultivate and maintain a harmonious relationship between the college, its alumni and the general public, and to do all things and to perform all acts that promote the growth and development of BSC.
On April 28, 1981, a group of visionary alumni of Barber-Scotia College came together to execute a document to upgrade the National Alumni Association to a non-profit corporation. That corporation is what we now know as the National Alumni Association of Barber-Scotia College, Inc. (NAABS).
NAABS Presidents
1960’s – Bessie Burton
Early 70’s – Lila Brown
Early 70’s – Yvonne Hodges
1974 – Bertha Brown Richardson
Veronica Ransom
78 – 81 – Boycie Robinson
82 – 86 – Doris Peay
86 – 88 – Edward Best
88 – 90 – Carl Flamer
90 – 92 – Catrelia Steele-Hunter
92 – 94 – Vandell Davis
94 – 98 – Isaac Wallace
98 – 00 – Eugene Wallace
00 – 04 – Thomas Robinson
05 – 07 – Vann Newkirk
07 - 12 - Jacqueline Washington
12 – May 2016 – Carrie Sinkler-Parker
May 2016 – 17 – Azalea Howie (Interim)
17 – 19 - Dionna Banks Graham
19 – 20 - Pam Day (Interim)
20 – Current – Pam Day
Class of ‘93
Class of ‘94
Class of ‘91
National Corresponding Secretary
Class of ‘86
Rev. Brooks
Barber-Scotia College was founded as Scotia Seminary in January 1867 by Reverend Luke Dorland who was commissioned by the Presbyterian Church, USA, to establish in the South an institution for the training of Negro women. A survey of situations and needs resulted in the selection of Concord, North Carolina, as the place for the school's location. The organization included a program of elementary, secondary, and normal school work.
The original purpose of the College was to prepare teachers and social workers. Accordingly, subjects classified as normal, academic, and homemaking were offered to qualify for state certification and collegiate level studies. The mission of the college has always focused on Total Student Development as etched in the Faith Hall cornerstone: For Head, Hand, and Heart.
The institution’s second period of academic development came in 1916, as the name was changed to Scotia women’s College. In 1930, Barber Memorial College of Anniston, Alabama, merged with Scotia Women’s College. The present name, Barber-Scotia, was adopted in 1932.
Rating and accreditation by this time had become a point of great urgency in education in the South, and four years after the merger of Scotia and Barber, the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools granted Barber-Scotia approval as a Class “A” junior college. Eight years later (1942), the board of National Missions took action to support fully a four-year program for the college; and in 1945, the first class to be granted the Bachelor’s degree was graduated. The North Carolina Board of Education granted a four-year rating in 1946, which made it possible for graduates who plan to teach to receive the “A” Certificate.
On April 2, 1954, the charter of Barber-Scotia College was amended to admit students without regard to race or sex. Following closely on the event, the College was admitted to full membership in the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The College is accredited to award Level II degrees (Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science). Barber-Scotia College is historically related to the former Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, and currently to the Presbyterian Church (USA).
O Barber-Scotia, our Alma Mater Dear
To Thee we sing;
Cherished both far and near,
Thy mandates we revere,
Our tributes we will bring,
Alma Mater Dear.
O Barber-Scotia, our Alma Mater Dear
Thy name we love;
Thou art our guiding star,
And though we wander far
Thy glory beams above,
Alma Mater Dear.
O Barber-Scotia, our Alma Mater Dear
We honor Thee;
Point us the path of right
That leads into the light
Of noble service free,
Alma Mater Dear.
Lyrics by Ione E. Jones, Class of 1931
Music by O. Inez Brown, Class of 1933
Fundraising/Annual Giving Committee
The Annual Giving Committee, in conjunction with the President and the Director of Alumni Affairs, shall plan, promote, and execute the campaign to raise funds through individual and chapter giving. Plan and promote fundraising activities that will help assist the Association in attaining its financial objectives.
Member Limit: 5
Membership/Membership Engagement Committee
The Membership Committee shall formulate plans to increase the Association’s membership, individual members as well as chapter members, and coordinate those activities.
Member Limit: 5
Special Events and Programs/Events Committee
The Special Events Committee shall consist of subcommittees planning activities for the Association such as Homecoming, (including 155 Anniversary Homecoming October 2022) Alumni Day, Class Reunions, Honors and Memorials, Miss Alumni Contest, Fundraising, Scholarships, etc. The committee and its subcommittees shall coordinate their activities with the Director of Alumni Affairs.
Member Limit: 5
Publicity & Communication/Social Media Committee
The Publicity and Communications Committee shall ensure that any official information to be disseminated to the mass media is approved by the Association’s President. This committee seeks the following skills: social media, marketing, website, and video skills.
Member Limit: 5
Community Partnership Committee
The Community Partnership Committee shall organize, coordinate, and implement community programs, networking events, and other activities that will enhance the community.
Member Limit: 5
Scholarship Committee
Recommend to the Executive Committee the students to receive a scholarship and the procedures by which the scholarships are awarded.
Member Limit: 5
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