Southwestern College (Santa Fe, New Mexico)

Southwestern College
Former names
  • Quimby Center
  • Quimby College
Motto "Transforming Consciousness Through Education"
Established 1976
Type Private, Graduate school
Chairman Dr. Michael Johll
President James Michael Nolan, Ph.D.
Location 3960 San Felipe Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
35°38′10″N 106°03′15″W / 35.636093°N 106.054115°WCoordinates: 35°38′10″N 106°03′15″W / 35.636093°N 106.054115°W
Affiliations HLC[1]
Website www.swc.edu

Southwestern College is a graduate institution located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, founded in 1976 by Neva Dell Hunter and Dr. Robert Waterman. The institution offers specialization in Counseling and Art Therapy/Counseling.[2] It is currently the only school in the state of New Mexico to offer a Master's Degree in Art Therapy.[1]

History

The creation of Southwestern College traces its roots from Quimby Metaphysical Library, a library which has a large collection of religious and metaphysical books, and manuscripts of American transcendentalist and the Father of the New Thought Movement, Phineas Parkhurst Quimby. The library was founded by Neva Dell Hunter on 1945 in Alamogordo, New Mexico. The library was eventually known as Quimby Memorial Library. The school's vision, mission, philosophy, and programs are also influenced by Rudolf Steiner, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Alice Bailey, perennial wisdom traditions, and Hindu scriptures.[3] In 1976, the center was rededicated as Quimby College by Robert Waterman,[4] with Hunter as the guest of honor. Hunter's ideas were used by Waterman in founding the core curriculum of the college and of its programs. The college's initial intention was to train counselors who were well-versed and practiced in areas of spirituality and consciousness. In 1979, the college started to offer programs in Counseling. Quimby College later became Southwestern College.[5][6]

In 1996, Southwestern College became accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an independent corporation and one of two commission members of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.[1] Also in the same year, Dr. Marylou Butler became the school's second President.[7] In 1998, the college's Master of Arts in Art Therapy/Counseling was approved by the American Art Therapy Association.[8] In 2006, Dr. James Michael Nolan was selected as the third president.[7][9]

Since 1980, Southwestern College has offered the "Transformation & Healing Conference" on its campus in Santa Fe.

Programs

The College has a holistic approach to mental health and integrative care. Southwestern College is accredited to offer two degrees: an MA in Art Therapy/Counseling and an MA in Counseling.[10]

The college offers 2 degrees:[11]

The New Earth Institute

The New Earth Institute of Southwestern College offers certificates. The certificate programs are open to people who already have an undergraduate or graduate degree.

There are 5 certificates offered:[12][13]

Awards and recognition

Awards

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association: Southwestern College". The Higher Learning Commission. April 14, 2011. Retrieved February 24, 2012.
  2. ↑ Robert Waterman Speaks of the Beginnings of Quimby/Southwestern College. YouTube.com - NewThoughtSantaFe. February 25, 2010.
  3. ↑ Katherine Ninos Talks about Southwestern College. YouTube.com - NewThoughtSantaFe. February 12, 2010.
  4. ↑ "Ellavivian and Robert Waterman". NoeticBalancing.com. Retrieved March 5, 2012.
  5. ↑ Jim Nolan explores one of many influences at Southwestern College. YouTube.com - NewThoughtSantaFe. February 12, 2010.
  6. ↑ "Dr. Jim Nolan & Southwestern College: A Holistic and Spiritual Approach to Professional and Personal Growth". MerlianNews.com. February 19, 2010. Retrieved March 5, 2012.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "SWC History". Southwestern College. Retrieved March 1, 2012.
  8. ↑ "AATA Educational Institutions". American Art Therapy Association. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
  9. ↑ "Southwestern College Santa Fe, New Mexico - James Nolan". Southwestern College. Retrieved March 7, 2012.
  10. ↑ http://www.ncahlc.org/component/com_directory/Action,ShowBasic/Itemid,/instid,1790/
  11. ↑ http://www.ncahlc.org/component/com_directory/Action,ShowBasic/Itemid,/instid,1790/
  12. ↑ http://swc.edu/community-education-and-cecs-2/
  13. ↑ http://www.ncahlc.org/component/com_directory/Action,ShowBasic/Itemid,/instid,1790/
  14. ↑ Cleve, Emily Van (October 5, 2005). "19th Annual Piñon Awards Honor Food for Santa Fe". AbqJournal.com. Retrieved March 5, 2012.

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