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Latest News
Juneteenth: Message from the President
Juneteenth: a time for reflection and recommitment on the Black Life and the Fight against Racism As an institution of higher education, we at Southwestern Illinois College are committed to valuing human life,with respect, fairness, equality, and dignity. I am appalled at the recent events across our country, the tragic deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud …
Swansea Wealth Advisor Samuel Hanger named to the SWIC Foundation Board
Wealth management advisor Samuel Hanger of O’Fallon has been named to the Southwestern Illinois College Foundation Board. As a board member, he will support the Foundation’s efforts to provide special educational and cultural activities that are not part of the college budget. Hanger is a graduate of University of Missouri-Columbia and has been working in …
SWIC Adult Education now offering online High School Equivalency classes
If you left high school without earning a diploma, let Southwestern Illinois College help you earn one from the comfort of your home or anywhere. The SWIC Adult Education and Literacy department is now offering online High School Equivalency preparation classes. Students must live in the college district and have a separation letter from their …
COVID-19 Crisis update
Southwestern Illinois College campuses will remain closed throughout Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order in Response to COVID-19. Summer and Fall registration are now open. All summer courses will be conducted through on-line/alternative delivery methods. If the Governor lifts the executive order, courses that include a face-to-face requirement (i.e. labs, clinicals, vocational) will have the ability to …
SWIC taking additional precautions in response to COVID-19
Southwestern Illinois College is closely watching the activities associated with the coronavirus. The following policies will be implemented by SWIC beginning March 22, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. INSTRUCTION • SWIC college courses will be delivered via online or alternative delivery mechanisms beginning March 22 for the remainder of the spring 2020 semester …
SWIC to extend spring break March 16-22 as precaution
Southwestern Illinois College’s President Nick Mance announced the College will extend spring break for students by one week (March 16-22) as a precautionary measure related to COVID-19. Students currently enrolled in online courses are continuing their academic progression as normal. To reduce the density of people on campus, alternative instructional delivery will resume on March …