[1] Through the Methodist Church, a charter was secured in 1838, an event which makes the college one of the oldest institutions of higher education for women in the United States.The building also hosts the Brock Historical Museum, which displays artifacts relating to the history of the college as well as its relationship with the United Methodist Church.Proctor Hall – East houses science laboratories and the offices of the Biology, Chemistry, Business, and Accounting Departments.Additionally, the college offers five Master of Arts degrees, four in education and one in theology, ethics, and culture.Men's sports include baseball, basketball, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, wrestling and tennis.Women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, triathlon, and volleyball.The women's basketball team won the USA South Conference championship, earning an NCAA Division III tournament bid in 2023.In 1998, the men's soccer team lost in double overtime to Ohio Wesleyan in the NCAA Division III championship game.GMC's main focus is to provide a more flexible learning environment for students previously unsuccessful or dissatisfied with traditional high school.