Things to Know

Spring break is over, and we are back sprinting toward our Commencement on May 26, 2017. This week of college closure was my first experience working at a community college that closes for spring break. So, I caught up on some reading, work, and...

Happy spring break. Yesterday morning many of our college colleagues, students, and community members attended the SWC Chicano Latino Coalition (Coalition) Cesar E. Chavez Scholarship Breakfast. Our speaker was Dr. Paul Espinosa who spoke about “love, courage, and justice.” http://espinosaproductions.com/about/ The scholarship winners were nothing short...

I sincerely hope you had a good weekend. Three Governing Board Trustees and I attended the Wildlands Fire Academy (Academy) Graduation ceremony Saturday afternoon. It was inspiring to meet the 41 graduates and listen to four of their stories about what the Academy has...

A huge thank you Dr. Janelle Williams and staff for the successful Speakers Series event with Angela Davis. Dr. Davis challenged us to think deeply about intersectionality, institutional/structural racism, and much more. Not only did she invite us to think deeply, but to come...

It is so good to be back at Southwestern College. Accreditation visits to other colleges can be opportunities for learning, gaining exposure to innovative ideas, and reinvigorating our spirit, besides being a lot of work. One of the team members noted on our visit,...

Hopefully you had a good weekend. Saturday was beautiful and I was finally able to take a San Diego bike ride. I am off campus this week to lead an accreditation visit for another college, so Tim Flood is the acting president this week....

1.     Did you know 78% of Americans Think Incivility and Political Dysfunction Prevent Our Nation from Moving Forward?  http://nicd.arizona.edu/ This morning, I am deeply concerned as I work through some of the issues at Southwestern College. The emails and communications that lack respect and that...

In the spirit of inclusion and communication I wanted to make sure you are aware of a few more things today. My Things to Know emails go to the entire college all staff distribution, the Governing Board, and our student leaders ASO President Mona...

It has been a busy four weeks. There is a lot to learn about Southwestern College, and I appreciate how many of you have shared your wisdom, thoughts, and pain. As I continue my learning journey, I hope you will continue to share Congratulations to...

Whoever said we are living in uncertain times has my attention. As I begin my third week at Southwestern College (SWC), I wanted to touch bases with you. There are too many newsworthy issues happening around SWC, and I hope we can stay focused...