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Truett-mcconnell College

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School Notes:

• On July 23, 1946, ceremonies at Cleveland, Georgia, heralded the establishment of a new college named for Truett and McConnell to carry on their high standards of Christian education. Truett-McConnell College, operating in temporary quarters, first opened its doors to students in September 1947. The college moved into new facilities in its present location in September 1956.
• Today Truett-McConnell College stands on more than 200 acres of prime mountain land one mile east of the town square in Cleveland, Georgia. After more than half a century as a two-year college, in December 2002 the institution was approved by its accrediting agency to offer four-year degrees. The first two bachelor's degree programs were initiated in the fall of 2003: a Bachelor of Arts in Music and a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a concentration in church music. Enrollment in the two degree programs far exceeded expectations. In December 2005, the college was approved to begin two additional bachelor's degree programs: a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies and a Bachelor of Science in Education with a concentration in early childhood education.
• The campus is situated on 225 scenic acres in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Students enjoy a large variety of clubs and organizations, intercollegiate athletics and the unique experience of on-campus residence. Serving mainly traditional-age students, TMC provides a learning rich in beauty, encouragement, and challenge--a winning combination for academic and personal growth.
• Truett-McConnell College is accredited by The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award both bachelor's degrees and associate's degrees. The institution's music program is also accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.
• Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

In the News:

• SWU homecoming draws alumni from the 1930s to the present (Anderson Independent-Mail)
  posted on September 27, 2009 at 01:00:41 am
  CENTRAL — Southern Wesleyan University President David Spittal stood among current and former students gathered to watch a soccer game during homecoming weekend and smiled. “It’s always exciting to see alumni come back to campus each year,” he said. “Hearing all the stories from former students, and receiving their feedback on what we are doing now is the best part of all.” More than 1,000 ...
• Branch's Joy Smith signs with Truett (AccessNorthGA)
  posted on September 15, 2009 at 04:09:27 pm
  Pictured are, standing, from left, club coach Dale Young, parents Robbin and Jimmy Smith of Flowery Branch, club coach Wallace Martin and Flowery Branch coach Katie Scali.
• Creation research center developing at Truett-McConnell College (AccessNorthGA)
  posted on September 12, 2009 at 01:24:33 pm
  CLEVELAND - Science meets Christianity in a new Creation Research Center being built in White County. Truett-McConnell College President Dr. Emir Caner said that the purpose of establishing the Creation Research Center is to reverse what he called the great divorce between science and theology.
• Private colleges see enrollment numbers drop Economy’s pinch affects area’s smaller schools (The Gainesville Times)
  posted on July 18, 2009 at 04:20:59 am
  As many public colleges and universities anticipate an autumn with record high enrollment, local private institutions are keeping an eye on their enrollment figures, which are running slightly behind last year's.
• VA launches new GI Bill program (AccessNorthGA)
  posted on July 3, 2009 at 11:47:38 am
  WASHINGTON - Six colleges in northeast Georgia - public and private - have agreed to participate in a revised GI Bill program. The Yellow Ribbon Program is for veterans who have served since 9/11 and will permit them to attend college at little or no cost.

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