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Although many of high challenges seem dangerous, the risk is actually minimal. The Ropes Challenge Course is used by student groups and the staff development program as well as by corporations throughout Broward County.

The Tigertail Center is utilized for other purposes, too. Here students practice safely handling hazardous waste materials.

Trustees, Dr. Holcombe, Provost Dr. Mont Smith, former provost Dr. Carl Crawford, and state senator Howard Forman join with foundation officials, Pembroke Pines city officials, and other dignitaries to cut the ribbon on the South Campus Student Services Building in October of 1998.

Pictured from left to right, Bill Duke, Margaret Roach, Rep. Jack Tobin, Elinor Wilkov, Mike Curran, and Will Holcombe break ground for the North Campus mathematics and science building in March 1989.

From left to right, Prof. Peggy Green, trustee Michael Curran, Prof. Carey Witkov, and Prof. Karen Walsh unveil the dedication plaque for the North Campus mathematics and science building on September 27, 1990. The building is dedicated to the memory of Stephen C. Barker, dean of academic affairs on North Campus until his tragic death in a 1989 boating accident.

Willis Holcombe became the fourth president of BCC on January 1, 1987. A native of Iron Mountain, Michigan, he earned his undergraduate degree at Baldwin-Wallace College where he was an all-America sprinter. He earned his graduate degrees at the University of Florida.

Under Dr. Holcombe's leadership, the campuses resumed growing to meet current and future needs.

The transition from Dr. Adams to Dr. Holcombe was smooth and orderly because of Holcombe's history at the college. He had served as an English professor, Dr. Adams's assistant, academic dean, and Central Campus provost before leaving for Brevard Community College.

Dr. Holcombe expanded the college's participation in international education. In this picture, he joins with Ellen Cangi and trustee Joyce Cross at the Center for American Education in Singapore.

The rapid growth of the South Campus necessitated installation of modular classroom buildings. The modular buildings help give South Campus a warm, cozy atmosphere.