June 2007 News Releases
- 6-28 U.S. Department Of Education Awards $399,997 Grant To SWIC
- 6-15 Six Tickets for $6 on SWIC "Family Fun Sundays" at GCS
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AWARDS $399,997 GRANT TO SWIC
Southwestern Illinois College has been awarded a $399,997 Strengthening Institutions Program grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The grant is only one of 20 awarded nationwide, according to U.S. Department of Education officials.
Effective October 1, the funds will cover the first year of an anticipated five-year grant to be used for curriculum and faculty development, and to develop a new database for greater access to student and institutional information.
"SWIC offers great higher education opportunities to a wide range of students," said U.S. Rep. Jerry F. Costello, D-Ill. "These resources will help strengthen the college's academic programs and make the school more efficient."
The SWIC grant project, Learning by Design: Greater Student Engagement and Success, will enhance educational opportunities for the economically disadvantaged and students who are less prepared for college.
"Community colleges can expect ever-increasing enrollments, including more minorities and low-income students than ever before," SWIC President Elmer H. Kirchoff, Ph.D. said. "This timely grant will help ensure that Southwestern Illinois College will be able to meet the demand, while giving these students every chance to be successful."
SWIC Director of Success Programs Debbie Alford of Lebanon coordinated the college's grant writing effort for this project.
Southwestern Illinois College is the largest community college in the state outside of Chicago. SWIC provides affordable, high-quality education to 26,000 students annually through campuses in Belleville, Granite City and Red Bud, and more than 20 off-campus sites. The college district encompasses eight counties and serves the educational needs of more than 300,000 Metro East residents.
For more information contact Mike Fleming at
mike.fleming@swic.edu or
Kelly Turner at
kelly.turner@swic.edu.
SIX TICKETS FOR $6 ON SWIC "FAMILY FUN SUNDAY" AT GCS
SWIC and its Red Bud Campus Invite You Out To The Ball Park June 24
If you're looking for a fun way to hang out with friends or family this summer, Southwestern Illinois College wants to invite you and your family out to the ballgame.
This summer, SWIC is sponsoring Family Fun Sundays at the Gateway Grizzlies. Join SWIC students and faculty, and the Gateway Grizzlies, as the spotlight shines on SWIC and the Red Bud Campus at the 3:05 p.m., June 24 match-up against Kalamazoo.
Student Emily Waldron of Sparta will showcase her musical talents as she sings the national anthem. And, other students, faculty and staff will be on hand for the good time!
"Baseball brings together generations of people and that's something we're particularly proud of at Southwestern Illinois College as well. We have services and programs for people of all ages," said SWIC Red Bud Campus Provost Mike Reed. "We hope to see your family at the ballpark."
Look in the Belleville News-Democrat Sunday, June 24 or visit the Grizzlies' Web site, www.gatewaygrizzlies.com, after the Saturday, June 23 game for a valuable coupon that gets you up to six tickets for the SWIC Family Fun Sunday game for $1 each.
Can't make this game? Check out other SWIC Family Fun Sundays - 6:05 p.m., July 15 against Windy City; 6:05 p.m., July 22 against Evansville; 3:05 p.m., Aug. 19 against Washington, Pa.; and 6:05 p.m., Sept. 2 against River City. The six tickets for $6 coupons will be in effect for these games as well.
SWIC hosts 26,000 students annually on campuses in Belleville, Granite City and Red Bud, and more than 25 off-campus sites.