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Continuous Quality Improvement at Southwestern Illinois College

Southwestern teeters on the cutting edge of accountability in higher education. Discussion focuses on Southwestern procedures and policies placing the 60-year-old institution among the top community colleges in the state.

H.O. Brownback, Institutional Research, Planning and Evaluation Director

Target Audiences: AG

Current Topics and Issues at Southwestern Illinois College

Following a presentation of Southwestern Illinois College programs and activities, discuss current issues and future plans at the college.

Elmer Kirchoff, President
Target Audiences: AG

General Question and Answer Session on Southwestern Illinois College

Curious about what awaits you at college? This session will have answers. A student development professional with 31 years of experience at Southwestern will answer questions about programs and career options, and help you answer a question like, "Why do I want to go to college?"

Ray Moddrell, Retired Counselor
Target Audiences: GS, HS, AG

History and Progress of Southwestern Illinois College

Walk through Southwestern's first 50 years in one session. The presentation will include information such as enrollment data and important dates in the school's history.

Valerie Thaxton, Vice President for Community Services and Campus Operations
Target Audiences: AG

Red Bud Campus Programs and Services

A review of programs and services at the Red Bud Campus is presented, including a review of the 36,000 square foot facility. The program will focus on recently enhanced and expanded services and activities at the Red Bud Campus.

Michael Reed, Red Bud Campus Provost
Karen Stallman, Red Bud Campus Vice Provost
Target Audiences: HS, AG

Southwestern Illinois College Allied Health Program: Questions and Answers

Medical Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technology, Health Information Technology, Nursing Education, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiologic Technology and Respiratory Care Technology are Allied Health programs offered by Southwestern. An explanation of each program and the application and selection process of each health field will be offered.

Ray Moddrell, Retired Counselor
Target Audiences: GS, HS, AG

Southwestern Illinois College Dual Credit Program

(Not Available Until Spring 2009)

SWIC's Dual Credit program allows high school students 16 years of age and older to earn high school and college credit simultaneously while attending the identified course in their high school classroom. The high school instructor meets the college's minimum instructor requirements and the course is taught as a college level course. There is NO COST to the student and the high school for this program a true Win/Win program.

Kevin Morton, Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit Coordinator
Target Audiences: HS, AG

Southwestern Illinois College Foundation

This presentation will explore the role and impact of Community Colleges in the state of Illinois as well as the mission, work, and importance of Southwestern Illinois College to the region. The role of the Foundation as a service organization to SWIC and the students enrolled at the three campuses will also be discussed.

SWIC Foundation

Target Audiences: AG

Southwestern Illinois College MISSION SUCCESS/COMPASS Program

Investigate the purpose and function of Southwestern's MISSION SUCCESS/COMPASS placement and orientation program as it relates to the mission of the community college.

Ray Moddrell, Retired Faculty
Target Audiences: GS, HS, AG

Southwestern Illinois College: Your Community's Community College

A comprehensive review of college-sponsored programs and services available in a community, the number of community residents attending Southwestern, special scholarship opportunities restricted to the area and both credit and non-credit offerings will be tailored to requests from specific towns.

Valerie Thaxton, Vice President for Community Services and Campus Operations
Target Audiences: AG

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