March 2024


Chief of Staff Tameka Perry

Southwest fora highlight College’s department goals and initiatives

The first of four department fora events was held Feb. 5, 2024, at the Maxine A. Smith Campus. The fora events are designed to help employees stay aware of what is happening across the college. At each fora session, department heads provide...

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ATD DREAM Scholar Allyson Harrison captivates audience at Achieving the Dream Convening

ATD DREAM Scholar Allyson Harrison captivates audience at Achieving the Dream Convening

Southwest nursing student Allyson Harrison captivated the audience with her powerful and moving recitation of her poem, "I Am Allyson," during the 2024 Achieving the Dream Convening held from Feb. 19-22 in Orlando, Florida. Her heartfelt words resonated...

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Graphic novel 'Snow, Glass, Apples' by Neil Gaiman and Colleen Doran

Parrish library debuts graphic novel collection

Southwest students and staff now have access to a new graphic novel collection, located at the Jess H. Parrish Library on the Union Avenue Campus.

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Policies Update

POLICY MATTERS: Relocated Policies

Since the last Policy Matters article was published in February 2024, some policies have been relocated in the policy manual. Others were revised to reflect required changes. And, one policy was revised after passing votes at the Feb. 8 Student Success...

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Dr. Tracy D. Hall selected as 2024 Memphis Business Journal Power 100 Leader

Dr. Tracy D. Hall selected as 2024 Memphis Business Journal Power 100 Leader

Congratulations to Southwest Tennessee Community College President Tracy D. Hall, who was selected as a 2024 Memphis Business Journal (MBJ) Power 100 Leader for the fourth consecutive year.

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Southwest hosted its inaugural Virtual Security Summit Jan. 31,2024, aimed at providing essential campus safety insights.  The summit was led by Michael Boyd, chief of administrative services, and Ernest Greenleaf, executive director of police services and risk management. Campus staff, security officials, and students attended the summit to learn valuable tips about how to enhance their safety while on campus.

Police Services provides safety guidance during virtual security summit

Southwest hosted its inaugural virtual security summit Jan. 31,2024, aimed at providing essential campus safety insights. The summit was led by Michael Boyd, chief of administrative services, and Ernest Greenleaf, executive director of police...

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