SSCC History Module 4

Test Your Knowledge: Shelton State History 

Module 4 

1. Including all the colleges that merged together, Shelton State’s longest-serving president was

a. J. P. Shelton

b. Leo Sumner

c. Harold I. James

d. C.A. Fredd Sr.

2. A memorable strong storm with high winds caused severe damage to the C. A. Fredd Technical College. The administration-classroom suffered roof damage, ceiling and extensive water damage in the central hallway, and a section of the back wall to the building was blown out. Local people called this the “Fredd State tornado.” This severe damage occurred

a. March 21 1986

b. October 17 1984

c. December 18 1982

d. June 14 1976

3. A memorable boycott of the Tuscaloosa State Trade School occurred from February 4-8 1966 to protest what?

a. lack of equipment in classrooms

b. lack of instructors

c. lack of classes to meet the demand

d. lack of cafeteria or snack machines

4. A proposal for the C.A. Fredd Campus of Shelton State by college officials in October 1994 met with strong opposition from students and the community. What was the subject of the opposition?

a. There was opposition to bringing juvenile delinquents from local facilities to C.A. Fredd to receive technical or career training.

b. There was opposition to bringing prisoners to a high-security classroom for classes at the C.A. Fredd Campus.

c. There was opposition to teaching of wastewater treatment classes at the C.A. Fredd Campus.

d. There was opposition to locating Tuscaloosa County’s morgue at the C.A. Fredd Campus, and offering courses in mortuary science.

5. Classes began at the Tuscaloosa State Vocational-Technical School on October 4 1965, yet the formal dedication of the school did not take place until two and a half years later on Sunday, March 31 1968. In the spring of 1968, buildings were still under construction to expand the course offerings of the school. Who was the speaker for this memorable occasion?

a. Governor George C. Wallace

b. Dr. Ernest Stone, State Superintendent of Education

c. Dr. Frank Rose, President of the University of Alabama

d. Dr. Harold N. Stinson, President of Stillman College

6. The extensive renovation of the C.A. Fredd Campus Administration Building in 2005-2006 included a unique Shelton State feature that was added to the front of the building. What was this feature?

a. A round Atrium, a smaller version of one at the Martin Campus

b. A clock tower, a smaller version of one at the Martin Campus

c. Windows, doors, paint colors, and an outdoor sign, similar to those at the Martin Campus

d. Unique landscaping, trees and shrubs, similar to those at the Martin Campus

7. The Skyland Campus: What department and person was responsible for the marque sign at the front of the college?

a. Public relations office; Lucy Kubiszyn, Director of Public Relations and Alumni Affairs

b. Student Services; Humphrey Lee, Dean of Student Services

c. Library department; Don Bell, librarian

d. Academic Services; Bruce Bizzoco, Dean of Academic Services

8. The Skyland Campus: A renovation of the interior and front exterior of the Main Skyland Building was completed in

a. May 1982

b. August 1985

c. June 1986

d. August 1988

9. On January 1 1979, Arthur Howington is hired at the new Shelton State Community College as

a. Dean of Business Services

b. Dean of Students

c. Dean of Special Programs

d. Dean of Instruction

10. Some of the earliest instructors (1975) at the Brewer State, Branch Campus in Tuscaloosa were

a. Wade Cooper, Bethany Engle, Jim Jolly, Les Rogers

b. Rick Saylor, Julie Bailey, Guesna Dohrman, Mary Anne Thomas

c. Sankey Sherer, Margie Moore, Juliette Williams, Sherry Kirksey

d. Lon Alexander, Judy Austin, Katherine Burkhalter, Bennie Ford

Answers:

1. c. Harold I. James served as president of the J. P. Shelton State Trade College from June 1 1951-1976, about 25 years. No other president served this long. James was appointed president even before the college opened.

2. b. October 17 1984

3. a. Students boycotted classes at the new Tuscaloosa Trade School protesting what they said was a lack of equipment for the classes. C.A. Fredd said the school had 85 percent of its equipment and the remaining equipment was on order.

4. d. There was opposition to locating Tuscaloosa County’s morgue at the C.A. Fredd Campus, and offering courses in mortuary science.

5. b. Dr. Ernest Stone, State Superintendent of Education

6. a. A round Atrium, a smaller version of one at the Martin Campus

7. c. Library department; Don Bell, librarian

8. b. August 1985

9. d. Dean of Instruction

10. a. Wade Cooper, Bethany Engle, Jim Jolly, Les Rogers