By Governing Board President Tim Nader and Superintendent/President Dr. Kindred Murillo CHULA VISTA -- We are deeply saddened by the hate speech and violence in Charlottesville this weekend. It has only strengthened our resolve to actively engage in Southwestern College’s year-long “Inclusion Matters” … [Read more...]
Southwestern College Bond Reporting Is Perfect
CHULA VISTA, California – Southwestern College’s reporting for its Proposition R bond measure earned a perfect score for transparency from the San Diego Taxpayers Educational Foundation. Only six of the 23 school districts with active bond programs earned perfect scores. The taxpayers educational … [Read more...]
Southwestern College/Chula Vista Council to Form Joint Task Force to Explore University Concepts
Successful model presented at joint city/school meeting CHULA VISTA, CA. – A university in Chula Vista has been a goal of local and state elected officials, as well as education, business and community leaders for decades. This week the Southwestern College Governing Board and the Chula Vista City … [Read more...]
Southwestern College’s Accreditation Reaffirmed by ACCJC
Southwestern College received full reaffirmation of its accreditation status Friday by the commission that accredits all California community colleges. The college received word of its updated status Friday, following the submission to the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) of … [Read more...]
Statement on Southwestern College Lockdown
Yesterday our college leadership made the decision to place the Chula Vista campus on lockdown. At approximately 1 pm yesterday, our Campus Police had received a call from Chula Vista Police regarding an incident at Bonita Vista High School. Chula Vista Police informed us that a person had brandished what … [Read more...]
Southwestern College Lifts Lockdown; Chula Vista Police Have Suspect in Custody
CHULA VISTA, CA. – Southwestern College’s Chula Vista campus was in lockdown for approximately one hour this afternoon as a safety precaution because of an armed suspect in the area. At approximately 1 pm today, Southwestern College Campus Police received a call from Chula Vista Police regarding an … [Read more...]
Record Number of Graduates Walk at Southwestern College Commencement
Among 800 walking Friday include stories of educational triumph, overcoming struggles CHULA VISTA, CA. – Southwestern College celebrates its 56th Commencement Ceremony Friday at DeVore Stadium. On the field among the 800 graduates will be four sibling duos, two couples, a senior citizen, 18 veterans and two … [Read more...]
Attempted Abduction at Southwestern College’s Chula Vista Campus
Campus Police release photo of suspect, vehicle CHULA VISTA, CA. – Southwestern College Campus Police have been investigating an attempted abduction of a 16-year-old student on the Chula Vista campus today. At approximately 9:15 a.m., the student had been walking across the campus near the H Street … [Read more...]
Southwestern College Joins Business Leaders in Expanding Job Opportunities for Young Adults
SAN DIEGO, CA – Education, business and political leaders joined forces today to demonstrate their commitment to the expansion of the “One San Diego Skills to Succeed” program that places young adults in internships and summer jobs. At a press conference held on the Illumina campus, regional leaders … [Read more...]
Southwestern College Governing Board’s and Superintendent/President’s Statement on Sexual Harassment/Assault
We understand there have been incidents in the past of an uncoordinated approach to investigating sexual assaults/harassment. That has changed since the Governing Board hired Dr. Murillo as Superintendent/President. Since January the Governing Board and Superintendent/President have taken concrete actions … [Read more...]
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