Outstanding students honored at first virtual Honors Convocation
Congratulations to all the honorees of the 2020 Honors Convocation! This time-honored academic tradition celebrates the outstanding achievements, leadership and service of Southwest students. Although the College was not able to celebrate in person due to COVID-19, the students’ hard work and honorable distinctions have been recognized and applauded through a specially prepared virtual event presented by the office of High Impact Practices and Innovation.
To watch the virtual 2020 Honors Convocation, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ0EME14aJI .
In This Issue...
- FROM THE PRESIDENT
- President Tracy D. Hall serves on national ATD panel
- Welcome aboard, new team members
- Mental Health Corner: Tips to avoid burnout during summer semester
- FACULTY KUDOS: Julia Rhea selected 2020 Field Instructor of the Year
- FACULTY KUDOS: Dr. Robert J. Walker publishes textbook on effective teachers
- U.S. Census deadline extended to October 31 due to COVID-19
- COVID-19: Retrieving office mail from campus
- COVID-19 scams targeting college students
- Department of Education changes CARES Act student relief eligibility requirements
- Outstanding students honored at first virtual Honors Convocation
- TBR to use multiple measures for learning support placement
- Elections held for SGA and CAB student representatives
- Languages and literature department hosts inaugural student poetry contest
- Recruitment hosts live admissions sessions
- TSBDC assists small businesses seeking SBA disaster loans
- Career Services goes virtual to connect students, alumni and employers
- IAC Innovation Grant application extended to June 30
- Free online continuing education courses offered through June 30
- Tears and cheers at first-ever Curbside Cap & Tassel Pick Up event
- Forensics and criminal justice students compete in first SkillsUSA state competition
- Retention & Student Success welcomes IDEAS team members
- Virtual Spring Fling brings students together while apart
- Southwest’s TRIO graduates are “Upward Bound” for college
- ALUMNI NEWS: Former Lady Saluqi Ashley Shields new Arlington High girls basketball head coach
- Athletics department to pay tribute to health care heroes
- SALUQI CORNER: Saluqis conquer academic goals in spite of COVID-19
- Southwest: In the News