Southwestern College Helps Entrepreneurs
The coronavirus has upended the lives of business owners, but Southwestern College is helping entrepreneurs in two major ways.
Through the Small Business Development Center, business owners can access capital and marketing strategies--for free. And students who want to take control of their own financial...
Southwestern College Governing Board Seeks to Appoint Two New Members
The Southwestern College Governing Board voted unanimously Monday to create an appointment process to replace two board members who won other county elections in November.
In a special board meeting Monday, the three board members approved the provisional appointment process allowing any registered voter in...
CHEL Learning Community Gives LGBTQIA+ Students Specialized Education, Dedicated Support
For decades, Southwestern College’s learning communities have created unique and equity-focused education and opportunities for Southwestern College students.
This fall semester, Southwestern College added one more student learning community to expand its mission to build community and advance equity inside and outside the classroom. CHEL...
Dr. Mark Sanchez Selected as New Southwestern College President
The Southwestern College Governing Board has selected Dr. Mark Sanchez as Southwestern College’s next superintendent/president.
The board announced their decision early Wednesday morning after a six-hour closed session where they interviewed three finalists. Sanchez will replace current Superintendent/President Dr. Kindred Murillo, who is retiring in...
Southwestern College Students at Donovan Prison Have Bachelor’s Degree Pathway
A cohort of 30 Southwestern College students at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility now have a pathway to earn a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of California, Irvine, thanks to a new memorandum of understanding signed today.
At a special online signing...
Southwestern College’s Sustainable Designs Wins Two Awards from San Diego’s Green Building Council
The San Diego Green Building Council has granted Southwestern College the Sustainable Organization award for its vision, leadership and commitment to integrate and contribute to sustainability within the San Diego region. The council is also awarding the college with the Unbuilt Most Efficient EUI...
Three Southwestern College Superintendent/President Finalists Move Forward
Three finalists for Southwestern College Superintendent/President will be forwarded to the Governing Board for interviews and action at a special Dec. 15 meeting.
The three candidates recorded hour-long interviews that are available for public viewing and comment through Sunday, Dec. 13. The links to their...
Southwestern College’s Personal Wellness Adapts to Continue to Provide High-Quality Mental Health Services
Southwestern College’s Personal Wellness Services is adapting its services and creating unique access for students facing new educational, mental and personal challenges amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
While Southwestern College’s physical campuses remain closed, Personal Wellness Services has continued to provide high-quality behavioral health care and...
Southwestern College Closes Equity Gaps for Latinx Students
Southwestern College has closed equity gaps and increased success rates for Latinx students taking English and math courses by broadening access to transfer-level and gateway courses, according to a new report by the Public Policy Institute of California.
Southwestern College is one of 13 community...
Kicking Off a Season of Thanks
Southwestern College volunteers capped off a week’s worth of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week activities Friday with a drive-through distribution of Thanksgiving-themed meal boxes for students.
Up to 1,000 boxes were expected to be distributed and delivered from Friday until Wednesday to the students who...