"During the SCSUNAA 19th National Convention the Future Alumni Committee proposed an adoption program of all living and learning centers (formerly called dormitories)" at SC State University. The Committee proposed: "This is a way to connect with students as they arrive on campus until they graduate." The Committee then challenged the Alumni Chapters to adopt "the nine centers and participating in activities with them. Examples are but not limited to: move in days, homecoming activities, purchasing subscriptions to magazines, donating games and musical equipment, and participating in informative sessions. The committee's goal is to have all nine living and learning centers adopted by January 2009. More than one chapter can adopt a center."

To that end, the Greater Columbia Chapter, Central Florida Chapter and Beaufort Chapter have adopted the Andrew Hugine Suites. This Center house some 736 students, who have made a number of requests inline with the mission of residential living: "To cultivate a living and learning community that is conducive to a students' holistic development while advocating integrity and academic achievement."

For more information, please contact Mike Beauford, Chair, and Pastor Samuel Goodwin, Co-Chair, of the Greater Columbia Chapter Adopt-A-Center Committee at info@capitalcitybulldogs.com.

Greater Columbia Chapter members donate items for students to build professional wardrobes, visit with students, and provided a lockable showcase for student announcements and planning. Pictured above are AHS students receiving the showcase in October 2009.