Taxpayer Organization Representative sought CHULA VISTA, California – Southwestern College has extended the application period for the Taxpayer Organization Representative vacancy on the Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee. The deadline for this one position is Friday, Nov. 3, 2017. The applicant must … [Read more...]
Governor Brown Signs Bill for Free Community College Tuition
Southwestern College commits $36,000 in additional scholarships for students CHULA VISTA, California – California Governor Jerry Brown has signed legislation that provides one year of free tuition at any California Community College for any first-time student who enrolls full-time. On Friday, Brown … [Read more...]
Biotechnology major wins two top national Phi Theta Kappa scholarships
Hanan Ali, a Southwestern College biotechnology major and international student, has been awarded two prestigious national scholarships by the Phi Theta Kappa honor society. Ali was awarded $5,000 and $1,000 for the Phi Theta Kappa’s Pearson Scholarship for Higher Education and the Coca-Cola Leaders of … [Read more...]
Southwestern College Students Have Clearer Path to Top California Law Schools
Southwestern College students now have clearer access to six top California law schools with the new Pathway to Law School initiative, sponsored by the California State Bar's Council on Access and Fairness. The program is open to students in all majors who are interested or would like to know more about … [Read more...]
Jag Kitchen Food Pantry Wins Outstanding New Non-Profit Partner Award
The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank awarded the Jag Kitchen Food Pantry the “Outstanding New Nonprofit Partner” award for its efforts to fight hunger at Southwestern College and the shared mission of providing meals to people in need. The Jag Kitchen was recognized at the 2017 San Diego County Hunger … [Read more...]
Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee Seeks to Fill Four Vacancies
Southwestern College is seeking applications for four vacancies on the Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee—three community openings and a student opening. The deadline is Friday, Oct. 13, 2017. Members of the committee are responsible for informing the public and the college’s Governing Board about the … [Read more...]
Southwestern College Statement on the Trump Administration’s Decision to End DACA
By Governing Board President Tim Nader and Superintendent/President Dr. Kindred Murillo Today, the Trump Administration decided to end and phase out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program that has given protection to nearly 800,000 immigrants, including students at Southwestern College, … [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...]
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