About Southwest

• President's Welcome
• Mission and Vision Statements
• 2010-2015 Strategic Plan (Adobe PDF require's Adobe Reader, Size: 138 KB)
• Southwest Showcase Video

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
• Corporate Training & Continuing Education provides business, industry and individuals with hands on training and skills

Senior Administration:

• Nathan L. Essex, President
• Joanne Bassett, Provost and Executive Vice President
• Ron Parr, Vice President for Financial and Administrative Services
• Karen Nippert, Vice President for Institutional Advancement
• Dwayne Scott, Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management
• Paul Thomas, Executive Director of Human Resources and Affirmative Action
• Sherman Greer, Executive Assistant to the President for Government Relations