30th Anniversary History Book

Beacon grew slowly after the first year, adding students in single digits rather than droves, in part because money remained scarce, but also because the school was establishing its reputation and was still laying its educational foundation. For year two, Glines and the board added facilities and expanded its degree offerings to include an associate of arts degree (AA) in human services. Enrollment remained steady, at nearly 40 students. Jarvis characterized the early years as “intimate” because virtually everyone referred to each other on a first-name basis. There seemed to be no secrets on campus. “You knew the students. You knew the families. You knew the stories. You knew them so well,” she said. In 1991, Glines left Beacon for what is now Lynn University in South Florida. Glines was replaced for the school year by Jarvis, whose official title was chief executive officer. Jarvis saw her mission as “not letting the wheels come off.” She concentrated on working for accreditation and shepherding the senior class to graduation. TRANSITION at the Top

Patricia and Peter Latham

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