Southwestern Community College (SWCC, also pronounced "swick") is a public two-year community college

Community college

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 with its main campus in Creston, Iowa

Creston, Iowa

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, and centers in Red Oak, Iowa

Red Oak, Iowa

-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 5,742 in the city, with a population density of . There were 2,887 housing units, of which 2,406 were occupied....

, and Osceola, Iowa

Osceola, Iowa

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. In addition to an arts and sciences program, SWCC offers a variety of career and technical education degrees and certificates.

College History

Southwestern Community College was originally started in 1966, on a 406 acre campus. In 1970 the campus was expanded with the addition a technical center, administrative office, and student center. In 1995 a Wellness Center was built, it included an Olympic sized pool, gymnasium, and performing arts auditorium. The Wellness Center also hosts the Southern Prairie YMCA

YMCA

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and adult and continuing education department. In 2000 another addition to the campus was made, which added a health center, a second technical center, and the Spartan Suites apartment-style dormitories.

Board of Trustees

SWCC is made up of an eight member board of trustees, which is split up into eight districts. The board includes; Denny Davis (District 1), Fred Shearer (District 2), Jerry Smith (District 3), Susan Lane (District 4), Ken Rech (District 5), Vicki Sickels (District 6), Cindy Cox (District 7), Tony Cass (District 8).

External links

• Southwestern Community College - Official web site
• Southwestern Community College Facts, Stats and Admissions Information - Yahoo! Education information page about Southwestern Community College