Welcome Message from the President
Welcome to Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College. I am Elizabeth A. Manuel. With more than 25 years of experience in higher education as both a staff member and an administrator, I am honored to serve as Interim President of Southern.
At Southern, we believe education changes lives. Whether you are just beginning your postsecondary journey or continuing your educational path, our faculty and staff are committed to supporting you every step of the way.
Southern has long been a place of opportunity for the people of Southern West Virginia. Through accessible, affordable education, we remain committed to helping students achieve their goals. Southern is an open-admissions institution. At Southern, college is affordable. West Virginia consistently ranks among the top states in providing financial aid to assist students. At Southern, more than $1.2 million in scholarship dollars has been awarded to students since 2006. Students choose Southern because it is affordable, career-focused, and centered on outcomes that matter.
Through the support of faculty and staff, you will find flexible in-person and online learning, workforce and career-readiness programs, and transfer opportunities to four-year institutions. From allied health programs to business and industrial technology, Southern offers nearly 30 programs designed with your future in mind.
Our approach is simple: together, we are building stronger futures for our students, families, and the communities we proudly serve. Education is a pathway to opportunity. No matter where you are on your educational journey, stop by and see us. Southern is ready to help you build the future you envision!
Dr. Elizabeth Manuel
Interim President