Sojourner–Douglass College facts for kids
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Former names
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Homestead-Montebello Center (of Antioch College) |
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| Type | Private school |
| Active | 1972–June 30, 2015 |
| President | Charles Simmons, Ph.D. |
| Undergraduates | Yes |
| Postgraduates | Yes |
| Location |
,
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United States
39°17′38″N 76°36′00″W / 39.294°N 76.600°W |
| Campus | Urban (with satellite campuses in multiple cities) |
| Affiliations | Antioch College (1972–1978), Antioch University (1978–1980) |
| Website | Archived website |
Sojourner–Douglass College was a private college in Baltimore, Maryland. It focused on African-American history and culture. The college started in 1972 and was known for educating adult learners.
The college's official approval, called accreditation, was removed on June 30, 2015. After this, the college closed down and no longer offers classes.
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History of Sojourner–Douglass College
The college began in 1972 as part of the Antioch Network. It was first known as the Homestead-Montebello Center of Antioch College. On July 1, 1980, it became its own independent college with a four-year program.
The college was named after two important African-American figures. These were Sojourner Truth and Frederick Douglass, who were both abolitionists. Abolitionists were people who worked to end slavery.
In 2003, the college bought the Eastern Female High School building from the city. They paid $150,000 for the building.
Why the College Closed: Loss of Accreditation
Sojourner–Douglass College faced money problems for a while. Because of this, its official approval, or accreditation, was at risk many times. Accreditation is like a stamp of approval that shows a college meets certain quality standards.
In March 2014, the college was told it needed to "show cause" why it should keep its accreditation. This meant they had to prove to the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools that they were still a good college. They had until September 1, 2015, to do this.
On June 29, 2015, the college tried to get a court order to stop the Middle States Commission from taking away their accreditation. However, the court denied their request the next day. On July 1, 2015, the college sued the Middle States Commission.
A judge later ruled against giving the college back its accreditation. The college's lawsuit against the commission was allowed to continue.
In May 2016, the college put its main campus building in Baltimore up for sale. They also listed a smaller administrative building. In August 2016, the city of Baltimore sold the Eastern Female building at an auction. This happened even though the college leaders did not want it sold.
The college also had a campus in Nassau, Bahamas. This campus closed on July 29, 2016.
Leadership at the College
Charles Simmons, who had a Ph.D., was the first and only president of Sojourner–Douglass College. In 2013, he was honored for his work in helping to make things more equal for people.
What Students Studied
Sojourner–Douglass College offered bachelor's degree programs. These programs were designed for adult learners. The college also had a master's degree program in applied social science. The Maryland Higher Education Commission had approved these programs.
College Locations
Besides its main campus in Baltimore, the college had several satellite campuses. These were smaller locations in other parts of Maryland. They included Annapolis, Cambridge, Salisbury, Owings Mills, and Lanham. There was also a campus in Nassau, Bahamas.
On September 23, 2016, the former main campus building in Baltimore had a large fire. Firefighters worked for about 30 minutes to get the fire under control. No one was hurt because the building had been empty since the college closed in 2015.
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