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Post by jbrob on Mar 19, 2023 5:38:17 GMT -5
A task force wanted to help a financially ailing HBCU in North Carolina. It was disbanded. BY DJ SIMMONS UPDATED MARCH 17, 2023 “Despite our efforts and financial commitment, Barber-Scotia College officials refuse to work in partnership with us, and have continuously obstructed the work of the Task Force,” Lindsay Manson, a spokesperson for the City of Concord, said in a news release Thursday. “We no longer believe it is possible for the Task Force to work effectively in pursuit of a revitalized campus.” amp.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article273223020.html |
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Post by jbrob on Mar 19, 2023 5:40:07 GMT -5
It sounds like Barber Scotia College thought they would not be charged property taxes.
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Post by jbrob on Mar 26, 2023 5:39:18 GMT -5
Barber-Scotia officials express mistrust of Concord as a new five-year plan begins Mark Plemmons Mar 25, 2023 CONCORD — Barber-Scotia College officials have a five-year plan to restore the historically Black college to its former glory in serving the community, but the city of Concord and Cabarrus County may have other ideas. Barber-Scotia Board Chair Roberta Huger Pinckney and Dr. Tracey Flemmings, interim president, spoke at a press conference Saturday morning at the Kitty Sanson Chapel on the Barber-Scotia campus. They did not field any questions. The choir loft was nearly full with alumni and others who support the college’s efforts. Mistrust of the city of Concord was a major issue, according to college leaders and supporters. independenttribune.com/news/local/barber-scotia-officials-express-mistrust-of-concord-as-a-new-five-year-plan-begins/article_96082ff8-cb24-11ed-b1dc-6f1f4b6383d3.html |
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Mar 26, 2023 19:46:52 GMT -5
i'd luv to see barber-scotia college restored, i'm all for the preservation of hbcu's and hbcu institutions such as the meac. barber-scotia needs a "major" fundraising campaign but i fear they may lack an adequate number of donors...
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Post by A&T AGGIE 96 on Mar 26, 2023 21:19:27 GMT -5
i'd luv to see barber-scotia college restored, i'm all for the preservation of hbcu's and hbcu institutions such as the meac. barber-scotia needs a "major" fundraising campaign but i fear they may lack an adequate number of donors... Is there a link that goes into detail on how BSC got to this point? I hate to see this type of thing happen to a black institution. Dis no one see this coming and try to avert disaster? This type of thing is usually a long slow death march. |
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Mar 26, 2023 21:22:05 GMT -5
i'd luv to see barber-scotia college restored, i'm all for the preservation of hbcu's and hbcu institutions such as the meac. barber-scotia needs a "major" fundraising campaign but i fear they may lack an adequate number of donors... Is there a link that goes into detail on how BSC got to this point? I hate to see this type of thing happen to a black institution. Dis no one see this coming and try to avert disaster? This type of thing is usually a long slow death march. got all of my information from jbrob's postings, maybe a google search could bring up further details... |
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Post by DECKS on Mar 26, 2023 22:26:47 GMT -5
I recently moved from Lake Wylie SC to Concord. Live only about 10 minutes from Barber Scotia. From the outside the place looks to be in decent condition. Considering it's location in downtown I'm surprised the place is still dormant. Alums and supporters seem to have a sense of entitlement. They keep expecting for someone to come rescue them? This has been going on for almost 20 years and all they have is 4 online students? From all indications the city has had enough and is about ready to take the property. Perhaps A&T should investigate purchasing/collaborating as a satellite campus?
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Mar 26, 2023 22:51:30 GMT -5
Perhaps A&T should investigate purchasing/collaborating as a satellite campus? good idea, i was thinking the same thing when bennett college was in financial trouble... Sent from my SM-G950U using proboards |
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Post by A&T AGGIE 96 on Mar 27, 2023 7:56:50 GMT -5
Perhaps A&T should investigate purchasing/collaborating as a satellite campus? good idea, i was thinking the same thing when bennett college was in financial trouble... Sent from my SM-G950U using proboards This wouldn't be a bad idea, but I'm willing to bet UNC-Charlotte would have a fit with another UNC system school with a satellite campus so close to them. Perhaps JC Smith could workout a deal with them. With only 4 online students I don't see much room for them to stand on. I remember when asked about student enrollment Chancellor Renick once saying that "students speak with their feet". If that is true, the future for BSC is not looking very good. |
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Post by jbrob on Mar 27, 2023 10:42:24 GMT -5
They need to start offering quick programs/certifications that they can enroll students.
Add a few associate programs. Liberal arts might have to take a back seat for a little while.
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Post by saabman on Mar 29, 2023 23:51:59 GMT -5
good idea, i was thinking the same thing when bennett college was in financial trouble... Sent from my SM-G950U using proboards This wouldn't be a bad idea, but I'm willing to bet UNC-Charlotte would have a fit with another UNC system school with a satellite campus so close to them. Perhaps JC Smith could workout a deal with them. With only 4 online students I don't see much room for them to stand on. I remember when asked about student enrollment Chancellor Renick once saying that "students speak with their feet". If that is true, the future for BSC is not looking very good. If I'm not mistaken BSC is a private institution. So there best bet would be JCSU . Even then dose JCSU have the resources to properly fund such a large endeavor . |
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Post by Maxell on Mar 30, 2023 12:43:15 GMT -5
This wouldn't be a bad idea, but I'm willing to bet UNC-Charlotte would have a fit with another UNC system school with a satellite campus so close to them. Perhaps JC Smith could workout a deal with them. With only 4 online students I don't see much room for them to stand on. I remember when asked about student enrollment Chancellor Renick once saying that "students speak with their feet". If that is true, the future for BSC is not looking very good. If I'm not mistaken BSC is a private institution. So there best bet would be JCSU . Even then dose JCSU have the resources to properly fund such a large endeavor . Public or private doesn't matter. See Del State: "For Delaware State (DSU), the acquisition of Wesley College was a remarkable event: no other historically Black college and university (HBCU) in the country had ever acquired a private institution, much less one that previously held the title of a Predominately White Institution (PWI)" |
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Post by marchingband1969 on Mar 30, 2023 13:24:37 GMT -5
This wouldn't be a bad idea, but I'm willing to bet UNC-Charlotte would have a fit with another UNC system school with a satellite campus so close to them. Perhaps JC Smith could workout a deal with them. With only 4 online students I don't see much room for them to stand on. I remember when asked about student enrollment Chancellor Renick once saying that "students speak with their feet". If that is true, the future for BSC is not looking very good. If I'm not mistaken BSC is a private institution. So there best bet would be JCSU . Even then dose JCSU have the resources to properly fund such a large endeavor . You answered your own question... JC Smith is a private institution, which means they are struggling financially too! All HBCUs are facing financial challenges but private HBCUs have a bigger mountain to climb. JC Smith isn't in a position to take on the challenge of Barber Scorcia. |
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Post by pj on Mar 30, 2023 17:19:58 GMT -5
I think that The Great Mary Mcleod Bethune attended there.
The City probably wants that land and infrastructure. And BSC probably never really had a friend in City Hall. I drove thru it years ago ( during a fundraiser. It reminded me of Bennett or St Aug's Campus. Beautiful yard, and now I realize that it represented Blood Sweat & Tears.
It sort of reminds me of Laurinburg Institute. I'm now far removed from what's happening now...
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Post by DECKS on Apr 1, 2023 8:28:20 GMT -5
If I'm not mistaken BSC is a private institution. So there best bet would be JCSU . Even then dose JCSU have the resources to properly fund such a large endeavor . You answered your own question... JC Smith is a private institution, which means they are struggling financially too! All HBCUs are facing financial challenges but private HBCUs have a bigger mountain to climb. JC Smith isn't in a position to take on the challenge of Barber Scorcia. Exactly! JCSU can't even protect their own borders. Gentrification has dang near moved to their door steps. Something I think we should explore. We'd pull a ton of students from Concord and North Charlotte. |
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