SCOOP

Scoop May/June 2020 Edition

U.S. Census deadline extended to October 31 due to COVID-19

Have you completed the 2020 U.S. Census? If not, there is still time. Due to COVID-19, the U.S. Census Bureau has extended the deadline to October 31, 2020.

Department of Education changes CARES Act student relief eligibility requirements

The United States Congress in March passed the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds to eligible students negatively impacted by COVID-19. The CARES Act allocates funding for university and college students to offset expenses...

FACULTY KUDOS: Julia Rhea selected 2020 Field Instructor of the Year

Southwest’s Mental Health Counselor Julia Rhea is the recipient of the 2020 Field Instructor of the Year from the University of Memphis Department of Social Work. The award was presented in a virtual reception hosted by the department on April...

FACULTY KUDOS: Dr. Robert J. Walker publishes textbook on effective teachers

Congratulations to Professor of Education Dr. Robert J. Walker on publishing the third edition of his book, 12 Characteristics of an Effective Teacher. The book is taught as a supplemental textbook in the course EDUC1010 Introduction at Southwest.

TSBDC assists small businesses seeking SBA disaster loans

It has been said that small businesses are the economic backbone of our country. Never has this become more abundantly clear than today with the crippling attack of the Coronavirus pandemic on the nation’s small businesses and economy.

Southwest’s TRIO graduates are “Upward Bound” for college

Congratulations to the Class of 2020 graduating high school seniors who participated in Southwest’s TRIO program through the U.S. Department of Education Upward Bound program. We salute your determination to stay the course and rise above your...