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HISTORY In 1892, Seventh-day Adventists living near Dallas chose a committee to locate property for a school in Johnson County. The committee members personally financed the purchase of 800 acres, five miles east of Cleburne, for $8,000. On January, 6, 1894, a school building was completed. It doubled as a church which was organized with 67 members. The next day, school opened with 56 students in all grades. The enrollment soon increased to 90 as other families moved to the new town soon to be named Keene. December 20, 1902 was an important day in Keene as the first train pulled into town. Local citizens had raised $3,000 to get a passenger train on the 10-mile stretch from Cleburne to Egan. The new railroad had one stop, Keene’s little depot. The train, operated by a steam engine called Old Betsy had a coal car, wooden baggage car and passenger coach. It served as the primary means of transportation for 20 years. Old Betsy is now the name of Keene’s main street, which follows the route of the original railroad track. In the late 1800s, a group of pioneers acted on their conviction that classroom learning and work experience compliment each other to make a quality education. The result, Southwestern Adventist University was founded in 1893 as Keene Industrial Academy. Junior college level work was first offered in 1916 and the name was changed to Southwestern Junior College. The name was changed to Southwestern Union College in 1963. In 1977, the college was renamed Southwestern Adventist College. Graduate level work was first offered in 1987; nine years later the institution changed its name to Southwestern Adventist University. The University has been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools since 1958; first as a Level I institution (associate degrees), then in 1970 as a Level II institution (baccalaureate degrees), and since 1989 as a Level III institution (graduate degrees). ACCREDITATION Southwestern Adventist University was founded in 1893 as Keene Industrial Academy. Junior college level work was first offered in 1916 and the name was changed to '''Southwestern Junior College'''. In anticipation of offering baccalaureate work, the name was changed to '''Southwestern Union College''' in 1963. The first bachelor level classes were offered in 1967. In 1977, the college was renamed '''Southwestern Adventist College''', reflecting its denominational affiliation. Graduate level work was begun in 1987; nine years later the institution changed its name to Southwestern Adventist University. Currently, Southwestern Adventist University is accredited by the Commission of Colleges of the Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools to degrees.1 In addition, the University is currently accredited by Council On Social Work Education , General Conference Accrediting Association Of SDA Schools, Colleges, And Universities , International Assembly For Collegiate Business Education , Texas Education Agency , Texas Board Of Nurse Examiners , and National League For Nursing . It is a member of National Association Of Independent Colleges And Universities , Independent Colleges And Universities Of Texas , and Association Of Texas Colleges And Universities . The university also hosts a local research center of the Ellen G. White Estate . MISSION The mission of Southwestern Adventist University is to offer quality higher education in a Christ-centered environment. REFERENCES SEE ALSO
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