Dr. Judith M.L. Hansen - President, Southwestern Oregon Community College

Dr. Judith M.L. Hansen Short Bio

Welcome to Southwestern Oregon Community College! Our College Mission celebrates five decades of College History serving the citizens of the Oregon South Coast. Southwestern is led by a seven member, Board of Education, elected from our three county district, through Board Policy Governance.

Community Visioning meetings held throughout our South Coast communities, on our campuses and at community sites form grass roots input for our Strategic Planning Process, culminating with a rolling, three-year Strategic Plan reviewed annually for responsive service to our district. Input from the Community Visioning meetings is being synthesized for recommendations for future college direction to the Board of Education.

The newest initiatives driving Southwestern’s recent growth include

• expansion of our Residence Halls for traditional student and conference dormitory use;
• dedication of the Oregon Coast Culinary Institute building;
• designation of $1.1 million for Health Sciences and Technology Building construction by the Southwestern Oregon Community College Foundation;
• naming of the Hales Center for the Performing Arts;
• completion of the new soccer field, track and field for strong Laker Athletics;
• construction of a new Student Recreation Center; and
• receipt of $2.3 million from the Oregon Legislature to match construction investments for our Curry County Campus.

Please explore our Southwestern web pages for our 70 programs of certificate and degree leading to career, baccalaureate degree transfer and personal development; our affiliated University Center; student clubs and successes; Athletic Honors; award-winning faculty and staff members.

Dr. Judith M.L. Hansen
President
Southwestern Oregon Community College