• Control: Public
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges
  • Institution: 2 Year
  • Enrollment: Small

2025 Recognition Categories

  • Job Satisfaction & Support
  • Professional Development
  • Mission & Pride
  • Supervisor/Department Chair Effectiveness
  • Faculty & Staff Well-being
  • Shared Governance
  • Faculty Experience

What makes your college a great place to work?

President's Statement

At Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College (Southern), we shape our region's future through quality education and growth opportunities. As President, I witness daily how our close-knit community fosters teamwork and innovation, empowering faculty and staff to impact student success. With strong support, competitive benefits, and a commitment to professional development, Southern provides employees with the tools to thrive, contribute, and drive meaningful progress in our community.

Employee Comment

I appreciate the culture at Southern. From the moment one drives onto the premises, to the maintenance men, to the professors, and to all levels of leadership, Southern focuses on the same mission and vision. Everyone is here to support and help our students and communities!

Vital Statistics

    Staff

  • Fulltime Admin: 27
  • Fulltime Eps: 33
  • Fulltime Faculty: 58
  • Fulltime Non-Exempt Staff: 30
  • Adjunct Count: 25
    • Average Annual Salary

    • Faculty: $54,072
    • Administration: $123,707
    • Exempt Professional Staff: $60,247
    • Non-exempt Staff: $41,905
      • Voluntary Turnover Rate

      • Full-time Faculty: 5%
      • Full-time Staff (excluding Faculty): 20%
        • 4 Years Recognized
        • 2 Years Honor Roll

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