ACADEMIC FACILITIES
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La Forge Hall houses the Physical Education and Athletic Department, student physical fitness center, and student health clinic. It contains a regulation length basketball court with spectator seating. It also includes dressing rooms, weight rooms with Nautilus and Global weight equipment, racquetball courts, whirlpool, sauna, and an aerobic dance area.
La Forge Hall was constructed in 1959 as the first permanent facility on the college campus and is named in honor of Hershall La Forge, M.D. of Uvalde, charter member of the Board of Trustees and served from 1946-75. The building was completely renovated in 1983.
The Joe Richarz Memorial Building, constructed in 1961 with gifts from Mr. and Mrs. Joe Richarz of Uvalde, is an air-conditioned, two-story brick structure which houses the offices of the college administration.
The Garner Science Center was completed in September 1962. Financed by gifts from former Vice-President of the United States, John Nance Garner of Uvalde, this facility includes 13,202 square feet of floor space containing classrooms, instructors' offices and laboratories for science and mathematics instructional programs.
The Wagner Building contains the Business Division, the computer center, law enforcement, general lecture rooms, and a faculty office complex. Constructed in 1966, the building was named for Leander Wagner of Crystal City, a charter member of the Board of Trustees with continuous service from 1946 to 1976.
The Kincaid Building houses the agriculture department classrooms and laboratories. Constructed in 1968 it was named in honor of Edgar Kincaid of Sabinal, a charter member of the Board of Trustees with continuous service from 1946 to 1971.
The Agricultural Welding Shop, constructed in 1968, provides space for the college's welding program. It is one of the most modern and well-equipped shops in southwest Texas.
The Imogen Tate Fine Arts Center contains classrooms, a 228 seat auditorium, practice rooms for music students, and a faculty office complex. This building was constructed in 1969 and named in honor of Mrs. Imogen Tate of Crystal City, a charter member of the Board of Trustees with continuous service from 1946 to 1976.
The Rodolfo Espinosa, Jr. Educational Building was completed in 1977 to provide additional space for the college's fine arts programs. It includes a cosmetology classroom and lab, criminal justice department, faculty offices, classrooms, and a large lecture room fully equipped for multi-media instructional programs.
The Will C. Miller Memorial Library Building is named in memory of the late Will C. Miller of Houston in appreciation of his interest in education and his generous financial support of SWTJC. This building is a two-story structure which houses the Library and the Media Center.
The R.K. Miller Technical Building houses Automotive Technology, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration, and Career Pilot Technology programs. This facility also provides space for faculty offices, classrooms, shops, the college transportation system, and the Skills Enrichment Center. The 13,000 square feet automotive technology portion of this building was completed in 1969 with an additional 34,000 square feet completed in 1975. This building is named in honor of the late R.K. Miller of La Pryor, who served as a member of the Board of Trustees from 1956 to 1984.
The Essie Pearl Richarz Building, constructed in 1971, is a memorial to Mrs. Joe Richarz of Uvalde, whose estate provided partial financing for its construction. It houses the journalism department, public information office, faculty offices, and classrooms and laboratories for the Vocational Nursing program. The building was completely renovated in 1989.
The Agricultural Barn was constructed in 1971 with the assistance of the Southwest Texas Beef Breeders Association. It is designed for conducting livestock sales, short course instruction, and various agriculture projects. Adjacent to the barn is a complete set of modern pens for handling livestock.
The W.C. Anderson Building is named in honor of W.C. Anderson, member of the Board of Trustees from 1957 to 1974. Constructed in 1976, it houses four classrooms, Printing Center, Word Processing Center, Tech Prep Offices, Institutional Effectiveness Office, and faculty offices.
The Physical Education Memorial Building was constructed in 1976 and is dedicated to the memory of all SWTJC students who lost their lives in the armed forces. It contains a heated swimming pool, dressing rooms, and classroom. The building was completely renovated in 1990 to include the college's art studio.
The Farm Mechanics Shop provides laboratory space for instruction in agricultural mechanics. Completed in 1976, the building is completely equipped for instruction in techniques of minor construction and farm machinery repairs.
The Sterling H. Fly, Sr. Memorial Building was opened in 1965 and is named in memory of Sterling H. Fly, Sr. who served as president of the college from 1953 to 1962. Formerly the student center, this building was remodeled in 1980 to house Student Support Services and Upward Bound programs, the college business office, campus security, and the Adult Basic Education office.
The Wayne and Evalyn Matthews Student Center contains 38,000 square feet of space which includes a cafeteria, snack bar, banquet room, ballroom, student lounge, bookstore, game room, conference rooms, office space for the student activities and career placement and recruitment staff, and a courtyard. Opened in 1980, this building is named in honor of former college president Wayne Matthews and his wife Evalyn in recognition of their contribution to the development of the college.
The Tom and Hope Witt Building was constructed in 1993 and was financed by proceeds derived from the sale of the Witt Ranch given to the college by Hope Victor Witt. This building contains 10,000 square feet of offices, classrooms and a reception area and is leased to Sul Ross State University, Rio Grande College.
Southwest Texas Junior College - Del Rio, 207 Wildcat Drive, exists and operates to provide its students with the understanding and skills necessary to function productively in our society. The college further recognized its responsibility to identify and serve the various educational needs of its students that result from differences in academic preparation, various cultural backgrounds, and diverse educational objectives. The center attempts to meet these needs through an ongoing assessment of its student population, academic counseling and testing program, and a number of other student services.
The first full-time director for Del Rio was appointed in the fall semester, 1975. The first office was located at 708 Bedell. By the late fall of 1980, a new office building had been built and occupied at 207 Wildcat Drive.
SWTJC - Del Rio offers courses leading to an Associate of Arts degree in General Education. Courses taken for this degree parallel core freshman and sophomore university courses and are an integral part of any four-year degree program. The core courses as well as a number of electives are offered each fall, spring, and summer session.
In addition, courses for an Associate in Applied Science degree in Management, Computer Information Systems, Law Enforcement, Child Development, and Office Systems Technology are offered. These courses offer students an opportunity to learn many technical skills in their respective areas of study.
Southwest Texas Junior College - Eagle Pass was developed in 1973-74 as an off-campus evening center to help those students who, for various reasons, cannot attend classes on the main campus at Uvalde, Texas. The Eagle Pass SWTJC is located on Highway 277, Eagle Pass.
The main purpose of SWTJC-Eagle Pass is to provide its students with the understanding and skills necessary to function productively in our society. The faculty and staff recognize their responsibility to identify and serve the various educational needs of its students that may result from differences in academic preparation, cultural background, and educational goals. The administration, faculty and staff attempts to meet these needs through an ongoing assessment of its student population, counseling, and testing.
Eagle Pass is committed to reach the following student objectives:
1. to continue and complete a formal education in upper level and graduate colleges and universities;
2. to complete a formal education;
3. to learn a vocation, technical trade or skill;
4. to engage in continual self-improvement.
The counseling services and programs are designed to help the student realistically assess his/her potential and to assist him/her in formulating a program of study or degree plan most suited to his/her own personal needs, desires, and abilities.
SWTJC - Eagle Pass offers courses leading to an Associate of Arts degree in General Education. Courses taken for this degree parallel core freshman and sophomore university courses and are an integral part of any four-year degree program. The core courses as well as a number of electives are offered each fall, spring, and summer sessions.
Furthermore, courses leading to an Associate in Applied Science degree in Management, Computer Information Systems, Law Enforcement, Child Development, and Office Systems Technology are offered. These courses offer students an opportunity to learn technical skills in their respective areas of study.
The Powers and Kirchner Hall Child Development Center is a 5,800 square foot facility that was partially financed by the $200,000 gift from Mr. F. B. Kirchner who ranched in Edwards County. Mrs. Mary B. Powers, who was Mr. Kirchner's mother-in-law, willed SWTJC $5,000 for beautification and landscaping the grounds around the building. The facility provides day care services for 45 children and contains a classroom and observation sites for students enrolled in the Child Development Program.
Dormitories
Ettie R. Garner Hall was constructed in 1964 and was partially financed by gifts from former Vice-President of the United States, John Nance Garner, as a memorial to his wife. This air-conditioned, two-story brick structure contains sixteen two-room suites with interconnecting baths to accommodate sixty-four females. There are two separate kitchenettes, a laundry complete with all equipment, an intercom system for each room, TV cable connection for each room, and a spacious lounge for receiving and entertaining visitors.
Hubbard Hall provides housing for 192 students with each student afforded a semi-private room with an outside entrance and a semi-private bathroom. It also contains a recreational lounge, TV cable connections for each room, and service areas for student use. The building is named in honor of R.L. Hubbard of Leakey, member of the Board of Trustees from 1954 to 1975.
Graduation and Transfer Rates
In compliance with the Student Right-to-Know Act, Public Law 101-542, Southwest Texas Junior College makes available to current and prospective students information on student graduation and transfer rates upon request from the Office of Institutional Research.
Campus Security and Crime Awareness
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Public Law 101-542, information regarding campus crime and security policies are reported annually in the Campus Safety and Security Report and are distributed to students in Freshman Orientation. This information is also available to all current or prospective students and employees upon request from the Southwest Texas Junior College Police Department or on-line at: http://www.swtjc.net/admin/police/statistics.html.