Academic Catalog 2020-2021

Easley Library is named in memory of Frank Smoot Easley and David Milton Easley who were among the citizens who went to Bristol to persuade the Baptist General Association of Virginia to establish the College in the Bluefield area. Its facilities include a curriculum laboratory, faculty offices and the School of Education. Shott Hall provides dining services and contains conference rooms, a student activities center, a game room and offices. This building was extensively renovated in 1992 thanks to generous funding by the Shott Foundation of Bluefield, WV. Campus Store is also located in this building, housing the campus mail facilities and serving the supply and personal needs of the students. The Dan MacMillan Center (DMC) is designed to be a focal point of Bluefield College’s civic engagement, personal outreach, impact teams, music and drama ministries, and service learning projects. Through the creation of the DMC, Bluefield College hopes to expand community awareness of volunteerism, to build relationships with various local churches, and to build up strong student leaders who are energized to impact surrounding communities and their world. Rish Hall is a traditional, three-story residence hall located in the center of campus with two- and three-person rooms arranged in suites. The ground floor of Rish Hall houses the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) and faculty offices. Cruise Hall is a traditional, three-story residence hall located at the west end of the campus. Campus Security is also located in the center of the lower floor. Alumni Hall is a non-traditional, three-story residence hall located at the east end of the campus. ADA rooms exist throughout the hall. East River Hall is a contemporary, three-story residence hall located on the east side of the campus between Cruise Hall and the front parking area. Designed to enhance the living and learning environment of the students, this facility features large commons or living rooms on all three floors, complete with kitchenettes and activity rooms, along with computer labs and lobbies. Bluestone Commons is the newest of the residence halls on campus and consists of two apartment buildings located at the east end of the campus beyond the tennis courts. Building A, with 11 apartments, opened in Fall 2014, and Building B, with 12 apartments, opened in Spring 2015. Each individual apartment houses four students, two in a shared room and two in single rooms. These fully furnished apartments have two bathrooms, a dining room, a living room, and a full kitchen. One apartment on the first floor of each building is completely ADA-compliant. BLUEFIELD COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The Bluefield College Alumni Association, organized in 1932 by alumnus and professor Marvin Williams, supports the interests of Bluefield College and its students and faculty. More than 8,000 alumni participate in the Bluefield College Alumni Association. This group includes presidents and vice presidents of major companies, ministers and missionaries all over the world, successful professional men and women, dedicated educators, and a Nobel laureate. The Office of Alumni Relations along with the Alumni Association Board of Directors oversees the various Alumni Chapters which hold annual events for alumni and friends in the many areas where there is a populous of alumni. The Alumni Association also supports the College by coming back to campus for various events, such as Homecoming and sporting events, and through financial giving to the annual phonathon, which goes to the Bluefield College Fund.

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