Spartanburg Methodist College (SMC) is a private, two-year liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Originally founded in 1911 as the Textile Industrial Institute, Spartanburg Methodist now offers six associate degree programs and is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Eighty-six percent of graduates continue their education at other universities and colleges. More at: www.hobsons.com