Central Campus

Not all of the constructions on BCC's campuses have been BCC buildings. Here, Dr. Holcombe helps with groundbreaking for Florida Atlantic University's Davie Classroom Building II on Central Campus. Joining him, from left to right, are state senator Ken Jenne, Dr. Catanese, and state senator Howard Forman. The FAU Liberal Arts Building is another example of university's presence on central campus.

The Broward County Commission in March 1982 leased to the college the vacant auto inspection station on Pembroke Road at University Drive for the aviation institute. BCC's Aviation Maintenance Technology program was the first public post-secondary program in the state. The program opened its doors in the fall term of 1982 to a class of 65. At the ribbon-cutting ceremonies, from left to right, Dr. Adams, trustees Elinor Wilkov, Charles Lantz, and Margaret Roach joined with Broward County Commissioner Marcia Beach to carry out their ceremonial duties.

Hallandale real estate developer Ralph R. Bailey devoted a significant portion of his estate to projects that supported community improvement. One million dollars of the Bailey estate was provided to BCC for construction of a concert hall and theatre.

The Ralph R. Bailey Concert Hall has grown to become the focal point for the performing arts in southwestern Broward County.

In October 1979, the 1,200-set performing arts center was dedicated. Each seat has clean sight lines and excellent sound.

Dr. Adams and District Board of Trustees Chairman Judson A. Samuels are pictured here at the dedication of the Criminal Justice Institute on Central Campus in 1972. Now called the Public Safety Institute, the center trains all of Broward County's law-enforcement officers.

The Criminal Justice Institute has grown to become a complete facility for training all of Broward's law enforcement personnel.

With both the Fine Arts Theater and Bailey Hall, the college gained greater drawing power and attracted impressive names. Here, Trustee Sheldon Schlesinger chats with Vincent Price.

In 1980, as part of the college's 20th birthday celebration, buildings on Central Campus were dedicated to honor individuals of importance to the college. The Central Campus administration building was named Joe B. Rushing Hall in honor of the founding president of the college.

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.