Scoop September/October 2021 Edition


Mask Up

Southwest reinstates mask mandate

For the first time since the pandemic erupted in March 2020, Southwest returned to full on-campus operations for the 2021 fall semester. College officials are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for students, employees and guests....

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Book CLub

TBR resumes monthly book club for faculty and staff

Tennessee Board of Regents Vice Chancellor Heidi Leming will host her monthly book club this fall semester for faculty and staff. Dr. Leming initiated her book club series last year as part of the Office of Student Success’ Learning to Lead program....

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Carlos Smith

55 Saluqis inducted into the College’s 2021 Chapter of NSLS

Congratulations to the newest members of Southwest’s chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success! Fifty-five inductees were announced at a virtual graduation ceremony hosted by the Office of Student Development on June 3, 2021. The...

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Hopeworks staff receive their coveted 2020 Chamber Quality Cup Award on Aug. 2, 2021 from MSQPC Executive Director Dr. Donald Fisher.

Hopeworks receives 2020 Chamber Quality Cup Award for outstanding quality improvement

Hopeworks, an organization that helps people in Memphis and the Mid-South find meaningful employment through adult education, employment services, and holistic reentry was awarded the 2020 Chamber Quality Cup Award on August 2, 2021 at the agency’s...

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Thirteen Southwest Tennessee Community College Student-Athletes Named NJCAA All-Academic

13 Southwest Tennessee Community College Student-Athletes Named NJCAA All-Academic

Congratulations to thirteen Southwest Saluqis honored as the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) All-Academic for their work in the classroom. This was the second consecutive year thirteen athletes received commendations!

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Shelby County Health Department

Health Department issues new recommendations on Covid-19 vaccinations and mask wearing

The Shelby County Health Department has issued Health Order No. 25 providing new recommendations and requirements on COVID-19 vaccinations effective Aug. 31, 2021 to Sept. 30, 2021.

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