Student Handbook - Claflin University

“You’re either part of the solution or part of the problem.”
- (Leroy) Eldridge Cleaver
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GENERAL INFORMATION
CAMPUS BUILDINGS BY CATEGORY, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES
Administration
Tingley Memorial Hall
Tingley Memorial Hall is the main administration building. It was dedicated in 1908, by Mr. Samuel
Herbert Tingley of Providence, Rhode Island, in memory of his beloved wife, Mrs. Adella Malvina Tingley.
This building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Academic Buildings
Bowen Hall
This building, constructed in 1900, formerly housed the University library. It presently houses The
Freshman College, the Department of Education, the General Education Common Core Computer
Laboratory, Office of Professional and Clinical Experiences, two classrooms, and other offices.
Calhoun-Downs-Laymen Hall
Constructed in 1949 for use as a science facility, this two-story brick structure has been remodeled and
houses the University Bookstore and Offices of The Vice President for Student Development and Services,
Career Development and Counseling, and the Department of Art.
Grace T. Kennedy Business and Communications Building
Erected in 1992, this building houses classrooms and offices of the Department of Business Administration,
the Department of English and Foreign Languages, and the Mass Communications Department.
It has a video/radio production studio, two computer laboratories, two electronic classrooms
and an auditorium.
Jonas T. Kennedy Health and Physical Education Center
This modern facility was occupied in 1980. Constructed through the generosity of Dr. & Mrs. Jonas T.
Kennedy and the United Methodist Church, this structure houses the Department of Health and
Physical Education. The center also contains a 2,000 seat arena.
Lee Building
Erected in 1898, the Lee Building is one of the older remaining University structures and is designated
as the site for the Arthur Rose Museum. It is located in the National Historic District.
W. Vernon Middleton Fine Arts Center
The Fine Arts Center was completed in 1968. This building is a contemporary structure containing an
auditorium with a seating capacity of over 650 persons, 4 classrooms, 2 dressing rooms, 2 practice
rooms, state of the art piano laboratory and several well-equipped offices.
James S. Thomas Science Center
This facility was erected in 1973. It is named in honor of Bishop J. S. Thomas, a prominent Claflin
alumnus. It provides classrooms, laboratories, greenhouse, offices for biology, chemistry, mathematics,
computer science department, and 2 computer laboratories.
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