During Dr. Harris’ administration, the Academy was placed on the list of accredited schools by the Secondary Commission of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

1913年，董事会设立了副总裁兼外地代表的职位。 B. A. Copass博士被选为这个职位，以筹集资金清算对学院的债务。 He served as a solicitor for both money and students, and it was largely due to his service that the Academy’s indebtedness of $110,105 was liquidated. 1916年1月，哈里斯总统结束了他的五年任期，学院的前景一片光明。