[3] Howard Jordan Jr. became president of Savannah State College in September 1963 following the death of William K. Payne in August 1963.

[3] Also during Jordan's administration a major building program began which resulted in the construction of a modern student union, new football stadium, fine arts building, Payne Hall, and new dormitories for men and women.

Ursula H. Shelton was the first African-American Administrative Assistant to work under Dr. Jordan during this new era in Atlanta.

[3] The Howard Jordan Business Building on the university's campus is named in honor of Dr.

It also has a 300-seat auditorium, a general computer lab and business media facilities.