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Institutional Mission
To provide an accessible, affordable, quality education that prepares students for employment, advanced studies and career enrichment. |
Institutional Vision
To become an exemplary institution recognized nationally for excellence in education, training and service.
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Institutional Values
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A Commitment to
Students
Excellence in Education
Communit
Access and Diversity
Faculty and Staff
Campus Environment
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Approved 1/16/2008 by Andrea Lewis Miller,Chancellor
History
Technical education deals with knowledge, skills, and attitudes that prepare the individual for a specific occupation or vocation. To assist in the accomplishment of this task, the Southwest Louisiana Trade School was established by the Louisiana Legislature in 1938, and in 1940 classes began in five programs of training. In 1962, the name was changed to SOWELA Technical Institute due to expansion of facilities, growth of the student body, increased curricula, and the need for additional technical education.
In 1971, SOWELA Technical Institute gained significant recognition upon its accreditation by the Commission on Occupational Education Institutions of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools - one of the most prestigious educational accrediting agencies in the United States.
SOWELA Technical Institute moved to its present location in January 1980. The institute was renamed SOWELA Regional Technical Institute in March 1990, as it served as the regional center for Region Five.
Another milestone was reached on July 27, 1995, when the school was renamed Louisiana Technical College - SOWELA Campus. SOWELA was among the largest and most progressive post-secondary technical colleges in the state.
The Louisiana Community and Technical College Board of Supervisors changed the status of Louisiana Technical College - SOWELA Campus to SOWELA Technical Community College effective July 1, 2003.
Service Area of the Campus
SOWELA is located at 3820 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Avenue in Lake Charles, Louisiana. This campus is located in Calcasieu Parish and serves citizens of Calcasieu, Cameron, Jeff Davis, Allen and Beauregard Parishes. |
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Advisory Committee
SOWELA utilizes the expertise and knowledge of individuals who employ our students to give us advice and guidance. An advisory committee composed of the following individuals works toward the improvement and continued growth of our school:
Luverta August
Anthony Bartie
Roger Creel
Larry DeRoussel
Phil Earhart
Chuck Ehlers
Kathy Farrar
Fred Gary
Paula Gaspard
John Gott
Robert Henderson
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Ben Kaplan
Sheriff Tony Mancuso
Wendy Mann
Tad Martin
Stella Miller
Mark McMurry
Jeff Sanders
Jim Serra
Dr. Debbie Thomas
Adrian Wallace |
Organization and Governing Board
Brett Mellington (Board Chair)
Stephen C. Smith (First Vice Chair)
Sean Reilly (Second Vice Chair)
E. Edwards Barham
Helen Bridges Carter
Ava Dejoie
John E. DeLaney
Carl H. Franklin
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Kathy Sellers Johnson
Dan Packer
Vinney St. Blanc, III
F. “Mike” Stone
Deni Taylor |
Student Members:
Joan McHenry and Cleo Norris
Dr. Joe May, President
Louisiana Community and Technical College System
265 S. Foster Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Phone: (225) 219-8700
Accreditation
SOWELA is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE), a national accrediting agency that specializes in the accreditation of job training and workforce development institutions.
COE is approved by the U.S. Secretary of Education to accredit these specialized schools.
Address of the COE:
Council on Occupational Education
41 Perimeter Center East, NE
Suite 640
Atlanta, GA 30346
(770) 396-3898 |
