Central Baptist College - Revision history

Dward1 at 05:41, 1 March 2011

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‎Men's Sports

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Kathy: /* Mission and Purposes */

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‎Mission and Purposes

Kathy at 15:31, 28 February 2011

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‎Presidents

Zackstallings at 19:56, 27 February 2011

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‎Degree programs and academics

Kim.risi at 16:32, 27 February 2011

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 ====Enrollment figures====
-As of the 2011 spring semester, the enrollment at CBC is 677 students. There are 419 traditional students and 258 adult students enrolled in the college's PACE program.
+As of the 2011 spring semester, the enrollment at CBC is 677 students. There are 419 traditional students and 258 adult students enrolled in the college's PACE program.  84% of these students are full-time.  53% of students are male, 77% are white, 16% black, and 77% come from in-state.  38% of students are older than 25.
 ====Presidents====
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 =====Burgess Auditorium=====
 ====Notable former students or graduates====
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 *[http://www.facebook.com/pages/Conway-AR/Central-Baptist-College/21964258601 Central Baptist College on Facebook]
 [[Category:Higher Education]]

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 *Baseball
 The Baptist baseball team recruits heavily in the state of Arkansas.  On their 2011 roster 39 of the 45 players are native Arkansans.  The head coach is Lyle Middleton assisted by Trevor Durham.  Durham's brother, Jakeb, played for Central Baptist from 2008-2009 before transferring to UALR.
 *Cross Country
 *Soccer

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 *Basketball
 *Baseball
 *Cross Country
 *Soccer
 *Wrestling
 *Golf
 =====Women's Sports=====

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 Purposes:
 . To create an environment that fosters understanding, appreciation and a love for Gods word.
 . To create a campus community that supports students and faculty in the acquisition of knowledge.
 . To create excellent programs of study that challenge students and provide practical experience in the chosen discipline.
 . To create an understanding among faculty and students of the need for lifelong learning.
 . To create opportunities for spiritual growth and service to God.

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 [[Image:Central-baptist-college.jpg|thumb|300px|Central Baptist College. Photo by Phil Frana.]]
 '''Central Baptist College''' (CBC) in [[Conway]], Arkansas, was founded in 1952 as Conway Baptist College. The school is located at 1501 College Avenue in [[Conway]], Arkansas. The school grounds were originally occupied by [[Central College]] for women, which was established in 1892 and closed in the 1947-1948 school year. Central Baptist College is an affiliate of the Baptist Missionary Association of Arkansas.
 ====Degree programs and academics====

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 The school was named [[Central College]] and opened first in 1892 in a Baptist church while the construction of Main Building on campus was still underway. The overall goal for Central College was to train women in skills for use in the home, church, and work.
-The [[Central College]] did very well until it was closed in 1947. The campus was left closed and empty for 5 years until it was purchased in 1952 by the [[Arkansas Missionary Baptist Association]] for $85,000. The Association opened the school back up as Conway Baptist College in the fall of 1952. Dr. [[D.N. Jackson]] was named the first president of the college. The name of the college was officially changed to its current title, Central Baptist College, in 1962.
+The [[Central College]] did very well until it was closed in 1947. The campus was left closed and empty for 5 years until it was purchased in 1952 by the [[Arkansas Missionary Baptist Association]] for $85,000. The Association moved the school they had started in 1950 in Little Rock known as the Arkansas Baptist Extension School to the former Central College property in Conway. The Association opened the school back up as Conway Baptist College in the fall of 1952. Dr. [[D.N. Jackson]] was named the first president of the college. The name of the college was officially changed to its current title, Central Baptist College, in 1962.
 ====Athletics====

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 The current president of CBC is Terry Kimbrow. Growing up in Poplar Bluff Missouri, Kimbrow married his highschool sweetheart, Patricia, right out of high school. He immediately went into the workforce as a grocery bagger at Safeway stores. He followed Safeway jobs into Tennessee and then to Arkansas. At the age of 23, Kimbrow became the youngest store manager in the district. He met his spiritual mentor, Martin Jameson, a pastor of Caldwell Baptist Church, when he was working. Thanks to the guidance of his pastor, Kimbrow decided to persue a career in the ministry. He moved himself and his family to Conway in 1987 and started college at Central Baptist College. in 1993 he became Vice president of institutional advancement. At first, Kimbrow had no desire to be president, but applied at the last minute due to the urgings of faculty, staff, and students.
-He has served as president of CBC since 2004. He has a Master's Degree from Arkansas Tech University. Under Kimbrow's leadership, CBC has set enrollment records and has also set plans to extend the campus of CBC to make way for additional enrollment. His plan, called "Vision 2020: A Miracle in the Making" hopes to extend the student population of CBC to 2,020 students by the year 2020 through multiple construction projects. While Kimbrow has served as president, CBC has received a record level of donations to the university, including a 5 million dollar donation in 2011, which is to be used in the construction of a three-story,36,000-square-foot academic building. In addition to classrooms and a computer lab, the new facility will also
+He has served as president of CBC since 2004. He has a Master's Degree from Arkansas Tech University. Under Kimbrow's leadership, CBC has set enrollment records and has also set plans to extend the campus of CBC to make way for additional enrollment. His plan, called "Vision 2020: A Miracle in the Making" hopes to extend the student population of CBC to 2,020 students by the year 2020 through multiple construction projects. While Kimbrow has served as president, CBC has received a record level of donations to the university, including a 5 million dollar donation in 2011, which will be received over a three-year period. The donation will be used in a facilities improvement plan which is to be used in the construction of two academic buildings, parking areas, residence halls, an all-encompassing sports facility, and the expansion and renovation of the library. One of the academic buildings will be a three-floor, 36,000-square foot building on College and Boulevard. The first floor will house student services and administrative offices. The second floor will consist of Professional Adult College Education and the office of online studies. The third floor will be designated for bible studies and missions. Conway Corp has pledged the first gift of $75000.
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 The first president of CBC was Dr. D.N. Jackson, who was appointed in 1952.
-The current president of CBC is Terry Kimbrow. Growing up in Poplar Bluff Missouri, Kimbrow married his highschool sweetheart, Patricia, right out of high school. He immediately went into the workforce as a grocery bagger at Safeway stores. He followed Safeway jobs into Tennessee and then to Arkansas. At the age of 23, Kimbrow became the youngest store manager in the district. He met his spiritual mentor, Martin Jameson, a pastor of Caldwell Baptist Church, when he was working. Thanks to the guidance of his pastor, Kimbrow decided to persue a career in the ministry. He moved him and his family to Conway in 1987 and started college at Central Baptist College. in 1993 he became Vice president of institutional advancement. At first, Kimbrow had no desire to be president, but applied at the last minute due to the urgings of faculty, staff, and students.
+The current president of CBC is Terry Kimbrow. Growing up in Poplar Bluff Missouri, Kimbrow married his highschool sweetheart, Patricia, right out of high school. He immediately went into the workforce as a grocery bagger at Safeway stores. He followed Safeway jobs into Tennessee and then to Arkansas. At the age of 23, Kimbrow became the youngest store manager in the district. He met his spiritual mentor, Martin Jameson, a pastor of Caldwell Baptist Church, when he was working. Thanks to the guidance of his pastor, Kimbrow decided to persue a career in the ministry. He moved himself and his family to Conway in 1987 and started college at Central Baptist College. in 1993 he became Vice president of institutional advancement. At first, Kimbrow had no desire to be president, but applied at the last minute due to the urgings of faculty, staff, and students.
-He has served as president of CBC since 2004. He has a Master's Degree from Arkansas Tech University. Under Kimbrow's leadership, CBC has set enrollment records and has also set plans to extend the campus of CBC to make way for additional enrollment. His plan, called "Vision 2020: A Miracle in the Making" hopes to extend the student population of CBC to 2,020 students by the year 2020 through multiple construction projects. While Kimbrow has served as president, CBC has received a record level of donations to the university, including a 5 million dollar donation in 2011, which is to be used in the construction of a three-storey,36,000-square-foot academic building. In addition to classrooms and a computer lab, the new facility will also
+He has served as president of CBC since 2004. He has a Master's Degree from Arkansas Tech University. Under Kimbrow's leadership, CBC has set enrollment records and has also set plans to extend the campus of CBC to make way for additional enrollment. His plan, called "Vision 2020: A Miracle in the Making" hopes to extend the student population of CBC to 2,020 students by the year 2020 through multiple construction projects. While Kimbrow has served as president, CBC has received a record level of donations to the university, including a 5 million dollar donation in 2011, which is to be used in the construction of a three-story,36,000-square-foot academic building. In addition to classrooms and a computer lab, the new facility will also
 house offices that serve the student body.
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 The Mabee Student Services Complex is located at the center of the CBC campus and is home to much of campus life. The cafeteria, admissions office, bookstore, and financial aid department all reside within. The complex also holds a game room, a community room, and a snack bar for both students and the community.
 ====Notable former students or graduates====
 ==References==

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 ====Degree programs and academics====
-CBC offers associate of arts degrees in business, education, general education, mathematics, music, office administration, pastoral studies, and religious education. The college also offers 22 bachelor's degrees which include church music, youth ministry, and bible studies with emphases in missions, pastoral studies, religious education, biology, business administration and 12 intercollegiate sports.
+CBC is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. CBC offers associate of arts degrees in business, education, general education, mathematics, music, office administration, pastoral studies, and religious education. The college also offers 22 bachelor's degrees which include church music, youth ministry, and bible studies with emphases in missions, pastoral studies, religious education, biology, business administration and 12 intercollegiate sports.
 CBC also puts a large emphasis on its adult degree program, PACE, which meets during the evenings and accommodates those who either never completed their degree or do not have the time to be a full-time student.