William K. Payne, 1949-1963
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Authors
Asa H. Gordon Library Special Collections
Advisors
Department
Savannah State College
Keywords
Savannah (Ga.)
Chatham County (Ga.)
African American College Presidents
African American universities and colleges--Georgia—Savannah
Chatham County (Ga.)
African American College Presidents
African American universities and colleges--Georgia—Savannah
Issue Date
1949
Type
Image
Language
en_US
Description
Dr. W.K. Payne became acting president of the college on September 1, 1949. The Regents of the University System of Georgia changed the name of the college from Georgia State College to Savannah State College on January 18, 1950.
Dr. Payne became the fifth president of the college in March 1950; he served in this capacity until his death on July 26, 1963.
At the beginning of Dr. Payne’s administration, Savannah State College was granted membership in the American Council of Education. During the course of his administration the curriculum was expanded and improved and the institution was admitted to membership in the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. In addition the academic program of the College was organized under seven divisions—Business Administration, Education, Humanities, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Technical Sciences, and Home Study.
Other Titles
William Kenneth Payne; Dr. William K. Payne