Southwestern College Restorative Justice

09/19/2024

We’re partnering with The Access Project for a second year to offer FREE clean slate services to our justice-impacted campus community. Learn more about The Access Project, the clean slate program, and register for tomorrow’s kickoff meeting here: https://accessprojectca.org/rsn/

Join us tomorrow for this life changing opportunity!

The Restorative Justice Program has teamed up with The Access Project to offer FREE clean slate services to our campus community—including friends and family of students, faculty, and staff.

Not sure if you're eligible? Register anyway: https://accessprojectca.org/

08/13/2024

All are welcome to join the Southwestern College community as we honor the incredible life and legacy of Dr. Llewelyn Labio this Thursday, August 15 at 3pm.

Her unwavering commitment to educate, support, and mentor currently and formerly incarcerated students will forever be cherished.

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Friendly reminder: Join us in celebrating the life and legacy of our beloved teacher, Dr. Llewelyn Labio.

Her dedication to education and passion have touched the lives of so many. Let’s come together to honor her memory and the lasting impact she's made on our community.

06/21/2024

We are so incredibly proud of the inaugural class of UC, Irvine LIFTED students! This is a monumental accomplishment!

Congrats to Class of 2024🎉

Twenty-three inmates at Richard J. Donavan State Prison graduated with a four-year degree from UC Irvine. It’s part of the university’s “Lifted” program — the first in-prison bachelor’s degree program in the UC system. NBC 7’s Dana Williams reports on June 20, 2024.

04/20/2024

This Thursday 9am-1pm. Come on by.

04/19/2024

Congratulations to the new Doctor. Honored to be at your dissertation defense yesterday, Dr. Lew! Onward through messiness.

In the spirit of Second Chance Month, the story of Professor Llewelyn Labio’s transformative journey at Southwestern College (SWC) resonates deeply, embodying the resilience, courage, and determination emblematic of both occasions. “My journey at SWC began with pushing a stroller with my son, Ni...

12/02/2023

We are so proud of Jeff! He’s accomplished so much in the year he’s been attending Southwestern College📚

Congrats to the four Rising Scholars who earned a total of 11 scholarships this semester💰

11/30/2023

Check out the first-ever student art exhibition featuring artwork and poetry by our incarcerated students at Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility! What an exciting opportunity for the campus community to experience the amazing work produced by our incarcerated students.

The exhibition, In A Perfect World, will be held from November 27 through December 11. The hours you can visit the exhibition are Mon-Thurs 10a-3p.
Location: Student Art Gallery, Bldg. 87 – Rm 107

10/05/2023

Congratulations to the Fall 2023 Southwestern College Graduating Class! The students were beaming with so much excitement and pride as they received their diplomas! Students earned Associate of Arts degrees in Sociology and Liberal Arts. Twenty-one of the 22 graduates have officially matriculated to UC, Irvine’s LIFTED Program, the first in-prison bachelor’s degree program in the University of California system.

Sending immense appreciation to our distinguished guests for attending this monumental day:
CA Community College Deputy Chancellor, Dr. Daisy Gonzales
SWC Superintendent/President, Dr. Mark Sanchez
SWC Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Academic Affairs, Ms. Isabelle Saber
SWC Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Student Affairs, Ms. Rachel Fischer
SWC Dean of Higher Education Center National City, Ms. Chris Perri
Rising Scholars Regional Coordinator, Chelsea Esquibias

*See links below for short videos of graduation—

https://www.kpbs.org/news/education/2023/10/04/local-state-education-leaders-head-to-prison-for-graduation-ceremony

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/from-defendants-to-diplomas-24-donovan-inmates-getting-associates-degrees/3320370/?amp=1

09/08/2023

https://jobs.swccd.edu/postings/4357

Great opportunity at Southwestern College Office of Student Equity Programs and Services Group

Native American Student Success Coach

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button.

09/08/2023

Supporting incarceration-impacted students.

The Educating for Change Scholarship, made possible through a generous gift from Dr. Joseph Bick and Ms. Stephanie Koop, provides financial support to California Community College students who have a parent incarcerated in a prison administered by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).

Supporting incarceration-impacted students. The Educating for Change Scholarship, made possible through a generous gift from Dr. Joseph Bick and Ms. Stephanie Koop, provides financial support to California Community College students who have a parent incarcerated in a prison administered by the Cali...

08/31/2023

Come on over!

Save the date and join us!

September 21 from 2 - 7 p.m. ... all are welcome!