Central Methodist College (now recently Central Methodist University) in Fayette, Missouri is an accredited four year institution of higher education. It offers bachelors and associates degrees. The school is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Fayette is a city located in Howard County, Missouri. ...

History

The college was chartered by the Missouri General Assembly on March 15, 1855. It came about due largely to the diligent work of Nathan Scarritt and David Rice McAnally. Classes began on September 18, 1857 on a one acre campus with an enrollment of 114 students and a faculty of three. Samuel C. Major was the first graduate, in 1858.

In about 100 years the school grew to a campus of 55 acres, enrollment of over 1,000 students and a faculty of 65.

Presidents of the College

• Rev. Nathan Scarritt, D.D., June 1857 - June 1858
• Rev. A. A. Morrison, D.D., June 1858 - March 1860
• Rev. C. W. Pritchett, LL.D., pro tem, March 1860 - June 1860
• Rev. W. A. Anderson, D.D., June 1860 - June 1861

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• Rev. W. A. Smith, D.D., June 1868 - April 1870
• Prof. F. X. Forster, M.A., pro tem, April 1870 - August 1870
• Rev. J. C. Wills, D.D., August 1870 - February 1878

vacant February 1878 - April 1878 due to death of President Wills

• Rev. E. R. Hendrix, D.D., LL.D., April 1878 - June 1886
• O. H. P. Corprew, A.M., pro tem, June 1886 - June 1888
• Rev. J. D. Hammond, D.D., June 1888 - June 1896
• Tyson S. Dines, A.M., June 1896 - June 1897
• E. B. Craighead, A.M., LL.D., June 1897 - June 1901
• T. Berry Smith, A.M., LL.D., acting, June 1901 - June 1903
• Rev. James C. Morris, D.D., June 1903 - June 1907
• William A. Webb, A.B., Litt. D., June 1907 - July 1913
• Rev. Paul H. Linn, A.M., LL.B., D.D., July 1913 - February 1924
• E. P. Puckett, A.M., LL.D., pro tem, February 1924 - July 1924
• Bishop W. F. McMurry, D.D., LL.D., July 1924 - September 1930
• Robert H. Ruff, A.M., B.D., D.D., LL.D., September 1930 - May 1942
• Rev. Harry S. DeVore, B.D., D.D., June 1942 - October 1947
• E. P. Puckett, A.M., LL.D., acting, November 1947 - May 1950
• Rev. Ralph L. Woodward, A.M., B.D., D.D., L.H.D., June 1950 - August 1963
• Rev. Kenneth C. Johnston, A.B., B. D., D. D
• Rev. Dr. Harold P. Hamilton, B.A., B.D., Ph.D., L.H.D, August 1970 - August 1976
• Thomas R. Feld, Ph.D., acting, August 1976 - August 1977
• Dr. Joe A. Howell, Ed.D., August 1977 - July 1995
• Dr. Marianne E. Inman, B.A., A.M., Ph.D., July 1995 - present

The Campus

Central Methodist's main campus is in Fayette, Missouri. Notable features include Linn Memorial United Methodist Church, the Swinney Conservatory, Brannock Hall, Little Theater and The Quad. The college also has the Morrison Observatory next to the president's home across the street from a city park. On campus cultural attractions include the Ashby-Hodge Gallery and Stephens Museum, along with theater productions and musical performances. Fayette is a city located in Howard County, Missouri. ...

The college also offers programs in the Missouri communities of Park Hills, Sedalia, St. Louis and Union.

Academic Programs

Central Methodist offers studies and degree programs in many areas of the liberal arts, as well as the sciences and education.

Athletics

Central Methodist competes in the Heart of America conference. The school's teams are called the Eagles. Teams compete in football, basketball (mens and womens), baseball, soccer (mens and womens), cross country, track and field, softball, and volleyball. Central Methodist also has cheerleading squads.

In the 1970s Central Methodist had a rugby team that enjoyed some national success. Roger B. Wilson, who later became Governor of Missouri, was a member of Central Methodist's rugby teams in the early 1970s. In that time Central Methodist regularly beat opponents such as the University of Missouri and posted the most lopsided victory in the history of sactioned American rugby to that time (77-0 over St. Louis University). In 1973 Central Methodist won a regional rugby tournament by defeating the University of Missouri 32-4 in the championship game. Central Methodist then entered the national championship tournament, defeating the University of Notre Dame 24-10 and the University of Michigan 29-4 to reach the national semifinals. Central Methodist lost its semifinal match to the University of Illinois 13-3 but won the consolation match to finish third in the nation. This was probably the greatest team feat in the history of Central Methodist athletics. Roger B. Wilson (born October 10, 1948) is an American politician who was briefly Governor of Missouri from October 17, 2000 to January 8, 2001. ... The Governors of Missouri since its statehood in 1820 are: Alexander McNair 1821-24 Frederick Bates 1824-25 Abraham J. Williams 1825-26 John Miller 1826-32 Daniel Dunklin 1832-36 Lilburn W. Boggs 1836-40 Thomas Reynolds 1840-44 Meredith Miles Marmaduke 1844 John C. Edwards 1844-48 Austin... The University of Missouri System is one of two public state university systems in the state of Missouri. ... Saint Louis University (SLU) is a private, co-educational Roman Catholic university in the United States. ... The University of Missouri System is one of two public state university systems in the state of Missouri. ... Jump to: navigation, search Not to be confused with the University of Notre Dame Australia The University of Notre Dame is a leading Roman Catholic institution of higher learning, named for and consecrated under the patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary. ... Jump to: navigation, search University of Michigan, Ann Arbor The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (U-M) is a public coeducational university in Michigan, United States. ... Jump to: navigation, search The University of Illinois is the set of three public universities in Illinois. ...

External Links

Official site: http://www.centralmethodist.edu