Spelman College  Spelman College, a historically Black college
and a global leader in the education of women of African
descent, is dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts
and sciences and the intellectual, creative, ethical, and
leadership development of its students. Spelman empowers the
whole person to engage the many cultures of the world and
inspires a commitment to positive social change. Founded in 1881
as the Atlanta Baptist Female Seminary, they became Spelman
College in 1924 and have since held the distinction of being
America's oldest historically Black college for women. In
addition to challenging their students to use higher order
thinking skills to solve complex problems, or goals also
include: to prepare students for graduate training in
specialized areas of computer science, to prepare students for
jobs in industry, business, or government, and to provide
support courses for students in engineering, mathematics, and
other fields requiring computer skills.