Scoop June 2019 Edition
From President Tracy D. Hall
We have had an outstanding year. More Southwest Tennessee Community College students earned associate degrees this year than last year and more and more are transferring to universities to continue their studies. And still, many other students are...
Adjuncts saluted at awards dinner
When Dr. Christie Rodgers began teaching remedial reading as an adjunct at Southwest last fall, there were times when she felt lost or had questions about how things worked at the College. But no matter what the issue, she could always count on getting...
FROM THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
We hope you have enjoyed reading the myriad of stories in this year’s SCOOP as much as we have enjoyed publishing them. We have had a great year and are excited about the coming school year.
AACC appoints President Hall to economic and workforce development commission
The American Association of Community Colleges announced recently that it has appointed Southwest President Dr. Tracy D. Hall to serve on its Commission on Economic and Workforce Development.
Mens Huddle prepares high school males for college life and beyond
Miriam Webster’s Dictionary offers three definitions for the noun “huddle” – a close-packed group; meeting or conference; and a brief gathering of football players assembled to receive instructions from a quarterback. These same definitions...
International Studies seeks faculty, staff advisors to choose Spring 2020 trips
The International Studies Department is looking for faculty and staff to serve as proposal committee members who will choose the 2020 student travel destinations.