HQ Function

Serves as the central campus for all academic programs, administrative operations, student residential life, and the comprehensive student labor program activities of the institution.

Notable Features:

Historic Boone Tavern Hotel & Restaurant (student-staffed), extensive Berea College Forest (over 9,000 acres), nationally recognized student crafts program (weaving, woodworking, ceramics, broomcraft), LEED-certified buildings, Seabury Center (athletics & wellness), Loyal Jones Appalachian Center, Lincoln Hall (a National Historic Landmark).

Work Culture:

A collaborative, mission-driven, and community-oriented environment focused on student development, service, and the intrinsic value of labor. Faculty and staff are deeply committed to Berea's unique educational model and its diverse student body.

HQ Significance:

The campus is the heart of Berea's unique tuition-free educational model and labor program. It stands as a historic site for progressive education, interracial coeducation, and service to the Appalachian region and beyond.

Values Reflected in HQ: The campus architecture, land use (including the extensive forest and farm), and the integration of student labor across all departments physically manifest Berea's commitments to learning, labor, service, sustainability, community, equality, and Appalachian heritage.

Location:

Berea College fosters a global perspective through its diverse student body, which includes international students from numerous countries, enriching the campus community. The curriculum often integrates global studies and cross-cultural understanding. While its physical campus is in Kentucky, the college's educational mission, the impact of its service-oriented learning, and the achievements of its alumni extend worldwide. Some academic programs may also offer study abroad opportunities, further broadening students' global engagement.

Street Address:

101 Chestnut St

City:

Berea

State/Province:

KY

Country:

USA