About Our Campus

Mission and Vision Statement

Southwest Applied Technology College provides education and job skill training through individualized competency based programs in response to the needs of students, employers and the communities we serve.

Southwest Applied Technology College will:

• Become the region’s recognized leader in providing top-quality technical education
• Focus its efforts on meeting the needs of students and employers
• Treat students and employees with respect and dignity
• Work as a unified team to accomplish its goals
• Set an example of hard work, enthusiasm and dedication
• Conduct its business in accordance with high ethical standards

Accreditation

Southwest Applied Technology College is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education: 41 Perimeter Center East, NE, Suite 640, Atlanta, Georgia 30346, 770-396-3898

Crime Stats

In accordance with Title II of the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-542) the following report is issued by Southwest Applied Technology College (SWATC).

Crime Statistics Report 

SWATC relies on the Cedar City Police Department (CCPD) for response to campus* emergencies and crimes. Programs available to students and faculty regarding campus crime prevention and campus security are provided through the auspices of CCPD. SWATC has constructed and enforces a separate Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy, as provided by law. Crime Statistics – most recent data available and the two preceding years – as supplied by Cedar City Police Department:

NOTE:  Reports include numerous categories such as theft, accidents, fire alarms, disorderly conduct, burglary, etc…  All arrests and citations were petty offenses (tobacco possessions, etc…).  No arrests or citations for the periods covered were made for serious offenses.

Sexual assault reporting, and procedures are handled by Officer Justin Ludlow (435-590-5837), School Resource Officer, in cooperation with CCPD.

SWATC Student Services informs the campus community of crimes reported and possible threats to students or employees.

This report is made available to all students and prospective students through the Financial Aid Office or Student Services.  Notice of availability and/or this report is provided to faculty through mailings and to students through the SWATC Catalog published yearly.

 *campus: any building owned by SWATC, used by SWATC in direct support of SWATC’s educational purposes.

Information compiled September, 2008

About UCAT

In June 2001, a special session of the Legislature passed House Bill 1003, creating the Utah College of Applied Technology (UCAT). UCAT became Utah’s tenth and newest institution of higher education. Beginning September 1, 2001, nine former “applied technology centers” and “service regions” were organized as college campuses under the new Utah College of Applied Technology. Each UCAT campus serves a specific region of Utah.
UCAT is a relatively new concept in applied technology education, providing opportunities for high quality open-entry, competency-based education. Programs are designed to prepare students for employment in Utah’s fast-growing economy. Business and industry partners with each UCAT campus to insure that the technology training provided meets their current and future needs for a highly-trained workforce.

Legal

Southwest Applied Technology College is committed to providing equal access to educational services to all individuals. As an equal opportunity institution, we will provide services regardless of gender, race, color, national origin, disability, or other protected classes.

The following categories outline how we will comply with federal and state laws regarding equal access.
Americans with Disabilities Act : The Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 guarantee equal access, equal opportunity and non-discrimination for qualified students with disabilities. A “qualified student” is defined as a student “who meets the academic and technical standards required to admission or participation in the education program or activity” (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504).