Greenwood South Carolina Higher Education


	Lander University was founded by Methodist clergyman Samuel Lander in 1872 as Williamston Female College in Williamston, S.C. It remained a private institution for 26 years. In 1898, the college gained the support of the South Carolina Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. In 1904, the college was relocated to Greenwood, S.C., and was renamed Lander College in honor of its founder. On July 1, 1973, Lander College came under the control of the Board of Trustees of the State Colleges of South Carolina, making Lander a state-supported college. On July 1, 1992, by action of the Board of Trustees, the institution became Lander University.
Lander University offers more than 60 areas of undergraduate study as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) with a concentration in art and a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in elementary education. Through the Lander/Clemson Graduate Studies Center, students may pursue the M.Ed. in community counseling, school counseling or educational administration. Students benefit from the flexibility of online courses and distance learning. Two programs are offered completely online: the R.N. to B.S.N. completion option and the health care management certificate. Bachelor's degrees in sociology, sociology with an emphasis in criminal justice, psychology with an emphasis in counseling, and political science with an emphasis in pre-law and public administration are offered by Lander at the University Center of Greenville. Lander University web site

	Piedmont's Main Campus The Lex Walters Campus borders a primary industrial corridor on the outskirts of Greenwood, South Carolina. The modern campus is a large complex that integrates the latest in instructional technology while also offering an environment that is totally conducive to learning. Piedmont tech web site Campus Highlights include: The James C. Self Conference Center The college's recently-updated Conference Center offers meeting rooms, an auditorium, deck and patio, fireplace, kitchen facilities and parking for training and business meetings in a relaxed and comfortable environment. For more information about this facility, contact Jeanne Hughston at (864) 941-8408 or hughston.j@ptc.edu.
Marion P. Carnell Library The college's library is open to the public Mondays through Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Residents of the college's service area are welcome to apply for a Community Borrower Card for a small fee. Proper identification required. The Solutia Gallery The Solutia Gallery is open to the public at no charge. On display are the work of more than 60 artists representing the seven counties served by the college. The gallery is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. until noon when classes are in session. To arrange for a group tour or a guide, contact Fran Wiley at (864) 941-8351 or wiley.f@ptc.edu. PTC Campus Shop Your one-stop shop for textbooks, supplies, uniforms, college clothing, graduation invitations and class rings. Student Center & Canteen The campus student center offers several conveniences for students and campus visitors including vending machines and ATM banking. Other features include: labs for medical, technology and business programs industrial shops a well-equipped media center faculty and administrative offices