News From Southwest
“Mask Up Memphis” seeks to slow COVID-19 among African Americans; offers free masks
The City of Memphis and Shelby County have launched a “Mask Up Memphis” campaign to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 among African Americans who have been disproportionally impacted by the virus. Close to 60% of COVID-19 fatalities and cases...
Southwest adopts infectious disease policy
In response to the pandemic’s escalation and Southwest Tennessee Community College’s return to on-campus operations, the College has adopted an infectious disease policy, effectively immediately. The policy aligns with local, state and national...
Free dairy box distribution July 11
Prairie Farms and Martin Memorial Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal Church are teaming together to give away dairy boxes to those in need on Saturday, July 11, at 9:00 a.m. The boxes will include: two gallon cartons of milk (2%, chocolate or strawberry),...
Macon Cove & Union Avenue campuses reopen; student support services remain online
Nearly 700 students returned to Southwest Tennessee Community College’s Macon Cove and Union Avenue campuses July 8, 2020, to attend summer classes in person. It was the first time students were allowed back to the campuses since the College temporarily...
Virtual Town Hall sessions prepare students and faculty for reopening of campuses
In preparation for the reopening of its Macon Cove and Union Avenue campuses July 8, 2020, Southwest Tennessee Community College held two virtual, back-to-back Town Hall forums for faculty and students July 7 via Microsoft Teams.
Southwest releases Back to Campus Plan - Phases I-IV
Southwest Tennessee Community College has released a snapshot of what employees and students can expect during all four phases of its Back to Campus Plan. The timeline and activities of Phases I –IV are contingent upon health and safety guidelines...
Southwest readies campus for Phase I reopen
Southwest Tennessee Community College is readying its Macon Cove and Union Avenue campuses for a much anticipated College reopening on July 8, 2020, under the Back to Campus Plan - Phase I. Staff have been prepping the grounds and buildings for the...
Southwest Tennessee Community College announces reopening of two campuses July 8, revamped academic calendar and new laptop rental program
Southwest Tennessee Community College’s COVID-19 Task Force announced the College’s reopening and a shift to year-long learning during the College’s Back to Campus Plan – Phase I at an interactive Virtual Town Hall Meeting June 15.
Southwest Returns to Campus Operations at Macon Cove and Union Avenue Locations July 8; Hosts Back to Campus Plan Virtual Town Hall Meeting June 15
Southwest Tennessee Community College will reopen its Macon Cove and Union Avenue campuses July 8, 2020, under the College’s Back to Campus Plan – Phase I. Students and employees will return to campus for the first time since the College went...
Southwest launches Back to Campus Plan; Macon Cove and Union Avenue campuses to reopen July 8
Southwest Tennessee Community College will reopen its Macon Cove and Union Avenue campuses July 8, 2020, under the College’s Back to Campus Plan – Phase I. Students and employees will finally set foot on the campuses since the closure of the...