Creston— The Southwestern Community College (SWCC) board of directors met on Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at 8:30 a.m. in the president’s office of the Administration Center for their regular board meeting.
The board approved the annual dues of $3,288 to the Higher Learning Commission, Chicago, IL.
Tom Lesan, SWCC vice president for economic development, reported to the board regarding progress being made at Spartan Court, the new residence hall being constructed on campus. Lesan said the concrete work is near completion and progress continues to take place on finishing the inside of the building.
Beth Kulow, SWCC dean of student services, reported the college’s summer 2014 enrollment is 517 students. Kulow stated this was an increase of 35 students from summer 2013.
Lesan said an insurance adjustor was expected to be on campus later in the day July 8 to inspect the water damage in the Administration Center. The damage happened on Sun., June 22, following a break in a water line leading into the Administration Center.