College News

Published March 13, 2020 3:51 pm

Southwestern students and employees,

Earlier this week, the World Health Organization announced that the coronavirus (COVID-19) has reached a global pandemic level. Nationwide, efforts are being implemented to help limit exposure and reduce the spread of the virus.

At Southwestern, we have been monitoring this evolving situation and sharing information and recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) with students and employees. Today, the decision was made to implement the following actions out of concern for the health and safety of our students, employees, and members of our communities:

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Published March 13, 2020 1:20 pm

SWCC Drama Club's final performance of "Love Letters," scheduled for 7 p.m. today in Instructional Center, room 220, has been postponed until 7 p.m. Friday, April 24, during the college's Pay It Forward (PIF) Week.

Published March 11, 2020 5:41 pm

Southwestern students,

As we continue to monitor and prepare for a COVID-19 outbreak in Iowa, we want to communicate and share as much information as possible regarding our current status and plans. As I mentioned in last week’s email, a campus workgroup is continuing to meet and develop plans as we learn more information from the CDC and the Iowa Department of Public Health regarding the spread of the virus both internationally and within the United States.

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Published March 11, 2020 4:50 pm

The Southwestern Community College (SWCC) board of trustees held its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. in the board room of the college’s Administration Center.

The first action item on the agenda was consideration of the fiscal year 2021 budget. A public hearing was held and no oral or written objections or petitions were heard or submitted. The board approved the budget as presented.

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Published March 6, 2020 1:45 pm

Southwestern students,

As Spring Break approaches, we want you to continue to be alert and aware in regard to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). As mentioned in yesterday’s SWCC Weekly, a campus workgroup met yesterday and will continue to meet in an effort to plan for prevention and response in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak in Iowa. We’re working with city and county health officials coordinating plans daily. Currently, there are no reported cases of COVID-19 on the Southwestern Community College campus or in the state of Iowa.

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Published March 6, 2020 10:15 am

SWCC Drama Club's spring play "Love Letters" will be performed March 11-13 in Instructional Center, room 220, at 7 p.m. each night.

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Published March 6, 2020 10:03 am

Friday, March 6, 2020--Southwestern Community College, with guidance from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Iowa Department of Public Health, is closely monitoring the spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). On Thursday, March 5, a campus workgroup met and will continue to meet in an effort to plan for prevention and response in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak in Iowa. A plan is in place and the group will continue to monitor and make decisions regarding college travel or if cases become widespread in the state.

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