SCC master plan calls for $34 million of construction in Jackson, Swain

fr sccplanWhat’s the best way to spend $55 million? As far as the leadership at Southwestern Community College is concerned, the answer is simple — build, build, build until the lengthy checklist returned from its recently completed master plan is all done.

SBI investigates former SCC employees

jacksonA State Bureau of Investigations probe is looking into possible wrongdoing on the part of a pair of former Southwestern Community College employees.

SCC gears up to get rid of lead contamination near shooting range

fr shootingrangeAfter measuring lead levels of more than 200 times the state limit for safety near its shooting range, Southwestern Community College is getting ready for some potentially pricy cleanup.

Hitting the ground running: SCC the first to host expanded training for future NPS officers

out fr“I just don’t want to take any chances,” the hard-hatted contractor tells the officers as they get out of their flashing police car. 

The hotel he’s working on has been getting threats from a group of environmental extremists, and caution kicked in when he caught sight of someone slipping around the corner of the building as he pulled into the driveway after hours. He’d come back to pick up a paper he’d left behind, but nobody else was supposed to be there.

Looking toward the future: Master planning process starts for SCC’s Webster campus

fr sccplanSouthwestern Community College is in the business of dreaming big as it works through the preliminary stages of a master plan to guide its development over the next five to 10 years. 

SCC gets input on future of Swain campus

fr sccswainWhat should the future of Southwestern Community College look like in Swain County five to 10 years from now?

SCC jumps the gun on building start

fr cosmetologySouthwestern Community College broke state policy this summer when it launched a construction project before securing final contract authorization from the state.

Swain asks SCC for more programs, better communication

swainIn addition to wanting more curriculum classes offered for residents, Swain County commissioners want better representation on the Southwestern Community College Board of Trustees. 

SCC celebrates 50 years; public invited to learn about programs

fr SCCSouthwestern Community College is celebrating its 50th year by inviting the public to see all the programs being offered to students.

SCC plans for Macon campus expansion

fr SCCexpandsDr. Don Tomas likes to be ahead of the curve.

As Southwestern Community College celebrates 50 years, Tomas, who has been SCC’s presidents for three years, continues to look ahead and plan for the future.

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