Southwestern Illinois College Employee Directory
Higher EducationIllinois, United States1001-5000 Employees
Southwestern Illinois College is a public community college founded in 1946 that serves the 300,000 residents of Community College District 522. It operates across campuses in Belleville, Granite City, and Red Bud, along with several off-campus sites such as Scott Air Force Base and the East St. Louis Higher Education Center. The college offers more than 150 degree and certificate programs, including online and accelerated options, with the aim of helping students transfer to a university or enter the workforce. It maintains articulation agreements with public and private colleges to streamline the path to a bachelor’s degree. Situated in Illinois, SWIC functions as a regional higher-education provider for the Belleville, Granite City and Red Bud area, offering multiple access points to higher education. In February 2026, the college announced a partnership with McKendree University to provide a seamless pathway to a Bachelor of Science in agribusiness beginning fall 2026.