In 1952 Rose returned to Claflin, helping to establish that school's Department of Art, and served as its Chair through 1976."Celebrating heritage: Local artist and author releases book on fine art". Times & Democrat. In 1977, he transferred to Voorhees College, becoming that school's Artist in Residence, continuing to teach through 1991. Many students under his tutelage were poor. Not only would Rose invite them to his home for meals, but would provide them art supplies."Artist didn't let hard life dealt him stifle his love of drawing, painting". Times and Democrat. Many of his students would go on to successful art and teaching careers of their own. One of them, Leo Twiggs,"THE JOURNEY". Tines & Democrat. would help establish the art program and museum at South Carolina State College.
