Southwestern's agricultural programs were featured during the 2024 Community College Day on the Hill, held Tuesday, Feb. 27, at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines.
During this event, community college trustees, presidents, staff, and business partners showcased career and technical education (CTE) programs offered at community colleges throughout the state. The importance of the Last Dollar Scholarship was also emphasized by all community colleges in attendance.
Community College Day on the Hill was organized by the Community Colleges for Iowa. SWCC offers three ag programs--ag business, ag business (for transfer), crop production, or livestock production--directed toward preparing students for the workforce, or students may complete the Associate of Arts degree with an agriculture major if their goals are to transfer and earn bachelor's degrees.
Pictured above (L to R): Lindsay Stoaks, SWCC president; Representative Devon Wood of New Market; Susannah Miller, SWCC ag instructor; Calvin Maynes of Adel, SWCC ag student; Madilynn Marburger of Malvern, SWCC ag student; Madison Carstens, SWCC ag student, Wayne Pantini, SWCC vice president of economic development; and Sue Stearns of Woodburn, SWCC board member and Community Colleges for Iowa representative.