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Josue Flores embraced the Southwest way thanks to the support he received from Student Development and the many activities offered on campus that helped him grow as a leader. The El Salvador native and Cordova High School graduate is pursuing a degree in criminal justice and recently applied for citizenship.

Freshman Josue Flores finds a home in America at Southwest

If there is such a thing as a model Saluqi, then Josue Flores may be the very picture of one. Flores came to Southwest in the fall of 2017 from Cordova High School as a Tennessee Promise student and has truly embraced the “Southwest way.” He...

Dr. Tia McNair of the Association of American Colleges and Universities discusses how community colleges need to be “student-ready” to meet the needs of the diverse populations they serve to boost achievement

Summer Institute explores ways to close student achievement gaps

The Division of Faculty Support held its 17th annual Summer Institute for faculty and staff at the Macon Cove Campus, May 20-23. The Institute featured a week-long lineup of sessions about new ways to help Southwest students succeed. This year’s...

Karen Taylor, Division of Business and Technologies Secretary

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH: Business and Technologies Secretary Karen Taylor

Congratulations to the Employee of the Month, Division of Business and Technologies Secretary Karen Taylor!

Incoming Southwest students Trazette McAdams and Isis Small had their financial aid questions answered and class schedules finalized during NSO On the Go at Hamilton High School.

New Student Orientation takes show on the road with NSO on the Go

When you serve a diverse student population, sometimes you have to try new a new approach. In an area where 93.3 percent of students who attend Shelby County Schools are on free or reduced lunch, things others take for granted like getting in a car...