Working the Plan

We will achieve the goals of this strategic plan to create a more sustainable future for our beloved Southwestern through the focused and dedicated work of our most important resource – our people. Together our faculty and staff form an incredible campus community dedicated each day to student success. Faculty and staff define our college through the hard work of teaching, mentoring, and supporting students in the attainment of their academic, professional and career, and athletic goals. Our work will be aligned to meet the goals of the strategic plan and meet the needs of our students. We will actively recruit the best talent to support new programs and initiatives. The College will support personal and professional development of employees through a robust onboarding and professional development program. Mutual respect will be fostered to create a campus community engaged and committed to the hard work of educating and graduating students ready for work. 

Southwestern College will be a model for institutional vitality and innovation in 2028. As is outlined in Southwestern College 2028: Building Our Future, we will build the future of Southwestern together – accomplishing strategic goals and boldly committing to the potential of each and every student. 

Highlighted Accomplishments - as of October 2024

• Balanced Budget - focused on meeting financial ratios
• Reduced draw from the Endowment
• New MC Academic Programs Launched:
  • Criminal Justice & Legal Studies
  • Environmental Health & Safety
  • Agribusiness*
  • Construction Management*
  *in partnership with Cowley College
• Honors Program Launched
• Flag Football Launched
• Nursing Program Advances:
  • Program Director Hired
  • First Faculty Hired
  • HLC Approval Achieved Oct. 2024
  • Simulation Lab at WNH under construction
  • Campus Skills Lab space identified
• PA Program Advances:
  • Director to begin on Nov. 1
  • Entered provisional pathway for accreditation
  • Facility planning underway
• Builder Fund Participation Increased
• Jinx Booster Club Launched
• Winfield Hall Opens
• Alumni Engagement / Event Participation Increase
• Retention Improved
  • First Year Experience Launched
  • Student Tracker Group
  • SOAR Orientation Summer Events
• Women’s Leadership Program Launched
• NetVUE Grants Received
• Builder Band-Its Performing
• Music and Theatre Activities Revived
• Global Programs Added:
  • Data Science
  • MED School Leadership
  • MA Sport Management
• Educate the State Initiative Launched
• Dining Hall Renovated
• Relaunch of the Center for Career and Vocation
  • Entrepreneurship Initiatives and competitions in Partnership with local community entities
• Moundbuilder Market Reopens on Campus
• Campus Beautification Projects Completed / Underway