Paine College

 www.paine.edu

Dr. George C. Bradley

Greetings,

The history of Paine College states that the institution was “founded in 1882 as the result of an unusual collaboration between Black and White Methodists who believed in church-related education as a means of advancement for a newly freed and underserved people.” Throughout the years, a dedicated faculty and staff have maintained high standards for students who are committed to the ideal “to love truth and seek it above all material things.”

The generous contributions of individuals and organizations such as The United Methodist Church and programs such as the Black College Fund have allowed Paine College to continue to produce, “self-sufficient and productive citizens, committed to intellectual pursuits and aesthetic appreciation in a global society.” Steeped in the liberal arts tradition, Paine College emphasizes academic excellence, ethical and spiritual values, social responsibility, and personal development.

Paine College is a beautiful 57-acre campus located in the heart of Augusta, Ga. At Paine College, we are blessed with access to important cultural and economic centers. The campus is located one hour away from Columbia, the capital of South Carolina, and it is an easy two-hour drive from Atlanta, the capital of Georgia.

With a liberal arts education as their foundation, prospective Paine College students can engage in programs and majors that are offered through the college’s five academic divisions. Current students, faculty, and staff collaborate with local leaders in business, government, and education to strengthen the community. Along with opportunities on campus, students have opportunities to engage in community activities through student organizations. Paine College sponsors more than 50 student led academic, civic, cultural, governmental, social and religious organizations as well as intramural sports and a variety of intercollegiate sports.

The vision for Paine College is to be a premier liberal arts institution in the region. This vision will be accomplished through strengthened faculty capacity, student engagement and learning outcomes, technology infrastructure development, facilities enhancement and friend raising.

Replica of the boyhood home of Frank Garvin Yerby

Paine College is a small institution offering a big education. Students work with scholars and researchers from around the world. Paine College students also take advantage of experiential learning opportunities such as study abroad, internships, and conference presentations through curricula that are rich, rigorous and relevant. Through the support of the Board of Trustees, alumni, faculty, staff, students and the broader community, Paine College is an institution to watch.

-- President Dr. George C. Bradley

For further information write:
Paine College
1235 Fifteenth Street
Augusta, GA 30901
Phone: (706) 821-8200 or 1-800-476-7703

2008-2009 Orientation Team	Mary Helm Hall
Haygood-Holsey Hall

Miss Paine College 2008-2009
Tanésha Eulanda Fisher

Tanésha Eulanda Fisher is the granddaughter of Lera Fisher. Fisher, Miss Paine College, queen of the college, is 20 years old and a rising junior English major from Atlanta, Ga.

She is actively involved with many clubs and organizations at Paine such as the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, The Lions Activities Board, New Student Orientation Team, Spanish Club, and Crème de la Crème Modeling Club. She has served on the Greek Court as Miss Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., and the Royal Court as Miss Sophomore. In addition to these activities she is a Cordelia Blount Scholar, Evelyn Berry Scholar, Mayor Shirley Franklin Next Step Scholar, Project GRAD Scholar, 100 Black Women Scholar, and a Lettie P. Whitehead Scholar.

She has been involved in many community service projects such as the Rising Stars Mentoring, Rap it Up Session Leader, Boys & Girls Club of Augusta Volunteer, Campus Clean Up, Junior Achievement Volunteer, Hands on Atlanta Community Beautification Project, Can Drive for the Sick and Shut-in, 100 Black Women Health Fair, HIV/AIDS Walk, and Church Camp Counselor.

She plans to start a freshman mentoring program that will help alleviate some of the anxieties freshmen have. She also plans to implement the Rap it Up Sessions to promote campus-wide safety.

Fisher has confidence she can reach any goal she sets her mind to reach in life. Moreover, she acknowledges that a post-secondary education can aid her immensely in making a difference in this world.