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
- Corporate Training & Continuing Education 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