About Southwest

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Mission and Vision Statements

Southwest Advantages

Southwest offers its diverse student population such advantages as:

Fully accredited programs
Small class sizes
Quality faculty
Nominal costs
Open and early admissions
Broad range of degree programs
Broad range of certificate programs
Accessibility through multiple campuses, centers and teaching locations
Advanced studies through an Honors Program
Strong program of academic developmental services
Comprehensive support services
Special programs in fine arts, criminal justice, allied health sciences, nursing, information technologies, engineering technologies, automotive technology and business studies
A variety of noncredit continuing education courses offered throughout the year
A variety of workshops and seminars on various topics
Continuing Education and Community Partnerships (CECP) provides business, industry and individuals with hands on training and skills

EEO/TITLE IX/SECTION 504/ADA

Southwest does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability. This policy extends to employment by, admission to, or educational opportunities and benefits provided by the college. Inquiries concerning EEO, Title IX, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 should be directed to the EEO officer. For specific information on services for students with disabilities, refer to that section. Southwest Tennessee Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action college. It is committed to the education of a non-racially identifiable student body.

Senior Administration:

Nathan L. Essex, President
Joanne Bassett, Provost and Executive Vice President
Ron Parr, Vice President for Financial and Administrative Services
Carol Tosh, Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management
Karen Nippert, Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Paul Thomas, Executive Director of Human Resources and Affirmative Action
John Floyd, Director of Internal Auditing
Sherman Greer, Executive Director of Government Relations
Oyama Hampton, III, Director of Customer Service