2014

Published November 20, 2014 8:33 am

The Iowa Department of Management and Public Health is pleased to announce that the SWCC Parents as Teachers (PAT), Southwestern Community College of Adair and Union counties has earned the Iowa Family Support Credential.  The SWCC PAT program is the 54th Iowa program to earn this honored distinction.  The Iowa Family Support Credential is awarded to family support and parent education programs that are validated through an external evaluation to be in substantial adherence to the Iowa Family Support Standards.

Published November 18, 2014 8:58 am

In celebration of SWCC Week, tonight's men's basketball game at 6:30 p.m. vs Wartburg will feature FREE Spartan Nation T-shirts (while supplies last).  Spectators, bring a canned good with you and get in FREE to the game.  At half-time, a "chosen instructor" will get a Pie in the Face. 

Head to the library today to make a donation toward the instructor of your choice.  The instructor with the most money at the end of the day today wins a Pie in the Face at tonight's game.

Students, if you don't already have your ticket for Thursday's SWCC Week movie night, head to admissions in the Administration Center to get one.  Bring your student ID with you when you come.

Published November 5, 2014 3:04 pm

David Vollmar, strategic account manager for Alliant Energy, made a visit to Southwestern Community College last Friday to deliver a $50,547 rebate check to the college.  Rebate incentives are available from Alliant for energy efficiency projects in new and existing commercial, industrial or agricultural facilities.  The college has completed a number of these projects recently such as renovation of the 100-bay classrooms, Learning Resource Center lighting, and residence hall construction.

Published October 30, 2014 8:45 am

Ready for the dancing skills of your club, organization, or athletic team to go viral?  We challenge you to Step Up @ SWCC!

All athletic teams and clubs/organizations are invited to enter. Choose a song, choreograph a dance & later have the video recorded right here on SWCC’s campus.

The videos will be judged by individuals pre-selected on campus and later posted on the SWCC Facebook page during SWCC Week. There will be a club/team selected as the "Judge’s Pick" and a "Fan Favorite" selected based on the most ‘likes’ on Facebook.  

Registration and song selection must be submitted to Cait Maitlen, admissions coordinator, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 641.782.1453 by Fri., November 7.

RULES:
- ALL songs must be pre-approved by November 7
- ALL video recording must take place on SWCC’s campus
- Videos will be recorded the week of November 10
- Dance moves and attire must be appropriate
- Clubs/teams with sponsors/coaches in the video will receive extra points from judges

Published October 27, 2014 4:05 pm

If you're in the mood for a Halloween adventure, head to the Barn of Terror this weekend at the SWCC Ag Site, October 31 and November 1, from 7-10:30 p.m. 

A special "Children's Hour" is designated between 7 and 8 p.m.  The regular haunted house will take place from 8-10:30 p.m.  Admission is $5 per person. 

The SWCC Ag Site is located north of the SWCC Creston campus on Green Valley Road.

Published October 17, 2014 4:11 pm

CRESTON, IA—Southwestern Community College (SWCC) began the process of educating students about the Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate (ALICE) training program on Tues., October 14, 2014, from 8-10 a.m. in the college’s Instructional Center.  Keith Olsen, SWCC employee and certified ALICE instructor, conducted the student training with assistance from John Coulter, Afton chief of police and certified ALICE instructor.

Published October 16, 2014 3:54 pm

Activities are planned on the SWCC campus next week for National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, October 20-24.  Get involved and learn about smart choices!

• Monday - Iowa State Patrol driving simulator will be in the Student Center from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Tuesday - "Be a Lifesaver, Drink Responsibly."  Students will be handing out lifesavers on campus and before the volleyball game, which starts at 6:30 p.m. in the Student Center gymnasium.
• Thursday - Campus Crawl starting at 7 p.m. in the parking lot east of Spartan Suites
• All Week - Information booth located outside the library in the Instructional Center.

Published October 16, 2014 10:59 am

Creston— The Southwestern Community College (SWCC) board of directors met Tuesday, October 14, 2014, at 5:30 p.m., in the Administration Center on the Creston campus.

During the meeting, Ken Rech of Red Oak was re-elected as president of the college’s board.  Rech has been president of the board since 2008.  Dennis Davis of Greenfield was re-elected as the board’s vice president.  SWCC Assistant to the President Mary Jo Skarda was re-appointed as board secretary, SWCC Chief Financial Officer Randy Cook was appointed as board treasurer, and Jerry Smith, board member from Osceola, was re-appointed as SWCC’s Iowa Association of Community College Trustees (IACCT) representative.

Published October 8, 2014 4:27 pm

The Southwestern Community College (SWCC) board of trustees met in special session on Tues., October 7, at 8:30 a.m. in the president’s office of the Administration Center. 

During the meeting, the board voted to terminate the college’s auditor contract with Draper, Snodgrass, Mikkelsen & Co., P.C.  Prior to the vote, Dr. Barb Crittenden, SWCC president, explained to the board that Randy Cook, who was recently named SWCC’s chief financial officer, has an ownership interest in Draper, Snodgrass, Mikkelsen & Co., P.C.  Crittenden stated in order to avoid a potential conflict of interest, due to the hiring of Cook, the contract with Draper, Snodgrass, Mikkelsen, & Co would need to be terminated.    

The SWCC board then reviewed bids from four firms for the college’s audit services.  The board approved the lowest bid, from Denman & Company, LLP, of West Des Moines.  Bids from Denman & Company were $36,900 for year ending June 30, 2014, $37,400 for year ending June 30, 2015, and $37,900 for year ending June 30, 2016.

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