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Scoop May 2019 Edition
MENTAL HEALTH CORNER: How age-accomplishment expectations are leading to less gratitude
Yesterday, while idly scrolling on social media, I came across a tweet that read: “Constantly putting an age deadline on accomplishments is killing our youth.” After reading the tweet, I sat puzzled at the harsh statement. I would wager that...
D.R.E.A.M. peer mentors and coaches host inaugural Café Social
A new mentorship organization called Dependable, Responsive, Excellent, Advisor, Mentor (D.R.E.A.M.) held its inaugural Café Social April 22 at the Macon Cove and Union Avenue campuses. D.R.E.A.M. was created fall 2018 thanks to a three-year grant...
Office of the Chief of Staff rolls out new system for reporting and managing behavior
The Office of the Chief of Staff has implemented a new case management software system, MAXIENT, to improve processes for reporting behavioral incidents that occur on Southwest property and managing behavior records. Maxient enables faculty and staff...
Robertson keynotes commencement; urges graduates to MAP out their path forward
Southwest graduates were handed a “MAP” on what to do next after graduation. President and CEO of the Greater Memphis Chamber Beverly Robertson, who delivered the keynote address at Southwest’s 21st Annual Commencement on May 11 at the FedEx...
Mentees and mentors recognized at SMARTS Culminating Experience
When Jacqueline and Theodora Asamoah came to the United States in 2017 from Ghana, West Africa, their mother quickly enrolled them for the fall semester at Southwest.
Awards convocation celebrates student academic, leadership and service excellence
“I remember my first day here at Southwest as I sat in Honors English Comp 1020 with Mrs. Renee Cole who asked us why we were in the class and I replied ‘because it’s what I’ve always been used to’,” said Honors Scholar of the Year Ashunna...