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2021

Guest speakers talking to criminal justice class

Criminal justice program learns about child welfare

Published October 20, 2021 8:54 am

Southwestern Community College's criminal justice program welcomed guest speakers Alex Murphy and Nicci Gregg to class on Oct. 14, 2021, to teach students about child welfare. Murphy is a social worker 3, while Gregg is a supervisor with the Department of Human Services.

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Left to right: Senator Tom Shipley, Vice President of Instruction Lindsay Stoaks, and SWCC President Marge Welch

Senator Tom Shipley on campus today

Published October 19, 2021 4:25 pm

Iowa State Senator Tom Shipley was on campus today touring SWCC's home simulation-lab, constructed for the electrical technology and carpentry and building trades programs. This lab area, located in the Agricultural Sciences Center, simulates a real home allowing students opportunities to complete hands-on tasks related to their career fields in a safe and structured environment.

Southwestern Community College board holds October 2021 meeting

Published October 14, 2021 8:25 am

Creston— The Southwestern Community College (SWCC) board of directors met Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, at 5:30 p.m., in the board room of the Administration Center.

The board approved consent agenda items, including the tentative agenda, payables, and depository resolution.

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Red Oak Center hosting nursing open house

Published October 13, 2021 9:42 am

The Southwestern Community College (SWCC) Red Oak Center is hosting a Nursing Program Open House, on Thursday, Oct. 28, from 4-7 p.m., to feature the college’s nursing program and highlight Red Oak’s registered nursing offerings. Future SWCC students and the general public are invited to attend.

SWCC emergency financial aid grants for students 09/30/21

Published October 8, 2021 10:55 am

Southwestern Community College (SWCC) has signed and returned to the Department Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has used the applicable amount of funds designated under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA) and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) program which provides Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.

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Get involved with Phi Theta Kappa!

Published October 7, 2021 9:55 am

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is an amazing organization for academics and leadership. If you got an invite to join PTK, but aren’t sure how to proceed, these upcoming meeting are great opportunities to become involved and learn more:

Spartan Cafe receives Hi-Five Recognition

Published October 1, 2021 10:07 am

The Spartan Café was recently notified they will receive the Creston Chamber of Commerce Hi-Five Recognition for October 2021!

SWCC board approves criminal justice instructor in special session

Published September 28, 2021 9:57 am

The Southwestern Community College (SWCC) board of trustees met electronically in special session on Tuesday, Sept. 28., at 8 a.m.

During the meeting, the board approved the employment of Marc Elcock for the position of criminal justice instructor for the 2021-22 academic year. Elcock will replace Travis Hamilton, who is leaving Southwestern for other employment.

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Register NOW for CTE Day 2021

Published September 27, 2021 10:34 am

Did you know SWCC has more than 20 career-related programs? 

Whether you select agriculture, automotive, carpentry, criminal justice, electrical, industrial technology, information technology, nursing, etc., CTE Day will give you a chance to explore a field and learn about related careers you could pursue. CTE Day will be held on the SWCC Creston campus on Friday, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

SWCC students posing for the camera at the Creston Balloon Days parade

Coming to a homecoming parade near you

Published September 23, 2021 8:45 am

SWCC employees and students have been busy throughout the college’s region participating in high school homecoming parades! Watch for SWCC in a parade near you!

The parade line-up for fall 2021 follows:

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