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After nearly four decades working together to train the next generation of nurses, Mercy Springfield Communities and Southwest Baptist University are expanding their partnership to include a broader range of health care professions.
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) board voted to reaffirm Southwest Baptist University's accreditation with no concerns. SBU was placed on the Standard Pathway 10-Year cycle at HLC's board meeting on Thursday, November 2. The reaffirmation is the culmination of months of diligent work by the SBU administration, faculty, staff, and board members to confirm the university continues to meet the high standards necessary for accreditation.
Read: "Southwest Baptist University Accreditation Reaffirmed"
Southwest Baptist University has agreed to sell the Gott Center for Christian Education in Salem to the Salem Board of Education, strengthening its relationship with the Salem community while continuing to offer degree programs through the campus.
Read: "SBU to Sell Salem Facility, Lease Back Space to Continue Degree Programs"
The strategic direction of Southwest Baptist University was set during the University's Fall Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, October 17. In addition to reviewing the 2023-2024 budget and approving tuition rates for the 2024-2025 academic year, the trustees unanimously adopted a strategic plan to guide the university to its sesquicentennial anniversary in 2028.
The SBU Forensics Team hosted the Derryberry Season Opener tournament on September 30, with over 150 participants and 22 colleges. SBU brought home several awards.
Read: "SBU Forensics Teams brings home awards from two tournaments."
Graduates from Southwest Baptist University's associate's and bachelor's programs in nursing earned a 100 percent pass rate on the National Council of State Boards of Nursing NCLEX exam this spring.
SBU is partnering with Convoy of Hope to host a free grocery distribution for the Bolivar and Polk County community on Saturday, August 26, on the Bolivar campus.