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North Carolina
High Country
Curriculum for Change
Lees-McRae College forges a new path for
rejuvenation and growth.
From top: Built in
1922, North
Carolina Building
was one of
Lees-McRae’s first
buildings;
students lounge in
a hammock
between classes.
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Over the past three years, winds of change have
been buffeting the clear mountain air. After
taking office in 2010, President Barry Buxton
unveiled an ambitious revitalization plan for
the small private school whose leafy, lofty 460acre campus is one of the most beautiful anywhere. The main goal: getting back on track
financially and philanthropically, and modernizing the infrastructure, including renovating
many of the historic stone structures.
The big makeover also includes plans to
boost retention and enrollment (from 850 to,
ultimately, 1,500); return Lees-McRae to its
roots as a residential college; improve the food-
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service program; and make dynamic summer
programs a hallmark.
“We see no reason to curtail enhancement
of our curriculum, our campus, and our quality
of education,” says Buxton.
Under his leadership, the school has also
adopted a popular pet-friendly policy for resident students as well as faculty and staff. Nearly
three dozen animals, from dogs to reptiles,
have become part of the everyday scene.
Many goals have been met, but work continues, including two new major buildings.
Construction began last month on the May
School of Nursing and Allied Health —
spawned by growing interest in the health field
from current and prospective students.
Breaking ground this fall: the Lauritsen
Technical Theatre and Design Studio, supporting the Performing Arts Department and Summer Theatre. It seems an especially fitting
addition for a place where carefully managed
change and growth have taken center stage.
phOtOs By lees-mcrae studeNt JasON els
191 main street
Banner elk, Nc
828.898.5241
lmc.edu
F
or more than a century,
Lees-McRae College
has been a source of pride
for the town of Banner
Elk and Avery County.
By BrIan COOk
http://www.lmc.edu
http://www.lmc.edu
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - July 2013
US Airways - July 2013
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Family-Friendly Vacations
Wine & Dine: The Other Portland
Great Tastes: Benjamin Steakhouse
Wine & Dine: A Crafty Measure
Diversions: Fresh as You Please
Great Tastes: Savor
Great Escapes: Now Resorts & Spas
Adventure: Climbing Mt. Rainier
Travel Feature: Grand Cayman, the Epicure's Island
US Airways: Top Dogs
Special Section: Northwest Arkansas
Golf: Primland, a Course Apart
Special Section: North Carolina High Country
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Window or Aisle?
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