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Founders College
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Founders College was a private coeducational liberal-arts college located in South Boston, Virginia, USA. Founders celebrated its grand opening on September 9th, 2007 and was certified by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) to operate in the State of Virginia. The college offered Bachelors Degrees in following majors: Economics, Philosophy, Psychology, History, Liberal Arts, Business, Art and Literature, Art History and Fine Arts. Closing Founders College closed early in the spring 2008 semester, with its last five students leaving. Tamara Fuller has applied for continued accreditation through SCHEV, claiming to have six students. None of the 'Pioneer Class' students or Faculty will be returning. Profile History The school opened in September 2007. Due to financial difficulties, some professors and students left, and in the Spring of 2008 the school closed early. Organization Teaching First Semester Lee Sandstead Prof Art History Dr. Brian Nibblet Prof Writing and Grammar Dr. Jena Trammell and Dr. Brian Nibblet Profs Novels Dr. Michael Kennedy Prof History Dr. Robert Garmong Prof Philosophy Second Semester Dr. Michael Kennedy Prof History Dr. Robert Garmong Prof Philosophy Dr. Scott Adams Prof Psychology Dr. Rusticci Prof Economics Dr. Prof English Undergraduate degrees * Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) * Bachelor of Fine Art (B.F.A.) Founders offered Bachelors and Associates Degrees in following majors: * Economics * Philosophy * History * Liberal Arts * Business * Art and Literature * Art History * Fine Arts Campus Founders was located at the scenic Berry Hill Estate Resort in South Boston, VA. Academics The courses were Liberal Arts core classes with a goal of emphasizing integration between professors. Admissions The school espoused a rigorous selection process. The initial, or 'pioneer', class that began in 2007 consisted of 7 full time students and 5 part time students. Scholarships and financial support The students were all offered a 'Pioneer Class' $4000 scholarship on the first year, as well as various merit-based scholarships. Campus life Originally, students were given the run of the property, including access to the Friday night concert events. Athletic facilities The Hotel offered a small gym, with treadmills and stationary bicycles. There were also tennis courts, and mountain bicycles in disrepair. Housing The students lived together in a portion of the operational hotel. The students were separated from the hotel's paying guests. Student groups Due to the small student body, separate groups did not form. Traditions Gallery Points of interest See Also
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