English professor Judith VanAlstyne confers with Judson A. Samuels before a district board of trustees meeting. After leaving the classroom, VanAlstyne remains active in college affairs as a member of the Broward Community College Foundation board.

Dr. Adams hands over a check to Lucius Weeks to purchase the Downtown Center from Landmark Bank in 1977. The Downtown Center was to become the college's administrative headquarters as well as an instructional site.

Architect William G. Crawford, who designed many of the buildings on Central Campus, modernized the building's facade and transformed the drive-through to a registration area.

Originally home to First Federal Bank of Broward, the Downtown Center was easily adapted to its new use.

When Florida Atlantic University looked to expand offerings in downtown Fort Lauderdale, BCC was pleased to share its site.

Gene A. Whiddon Hall was named to honor the founding chairman of the BCC Foundation. Whiddon brought together a group of 15 prominent Broward citizens and college officials in 1971 for the purpose of creating an organization to assist the college in its mission of serving the community.

Gene Whiddon, who was also president of Causeway Lumber Co., served as chairman of the BCC Foundation through his death in 1989. He was named the first recipient of the college's Distinguished Service Award in 1973 and the Seahawk Award in 1978. Whiddon Hall is home to Central Campus business programs.

Dr. Adams joins with members of F-Troop in welcoming Dr. Charles Forman to the dedication ceremonies for the Charles R. Forman Center.

The Charles R. Forman Center, dedicated in January 1984, was designed by Fort Lauderdale architect James Knox Pownall. The center was planned as the home for the variety of health science programs offered by the college, offering classroom and laboratory space.

The Forman Center was re-dedicated in 1999 as the Lucy W. and Charles R. Forman Center, reflecting the contributions of Dr. Forman and his wife, Lucille Watson Forman. Dr. Forman, a veterinarian, school board member, and a member of one of Broward's pioneer families, was a staunch supporter of educational issues in Broward and was influential in the growth and development of Broward Community College.