Senate Bill 17

During the 88^th regular session in 2023, the Texas Legislature passed and the Governor signed into law Senate Bill 17, which prohibits certain initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion at public institutions of higher education, including community colleges.  The law was effective January 1, 2024.  The full text of Texas Education Code, Section 51.3525 can be found here.  Additionally, the Texas Association of School Board Community College Services developed a usefulFAQ that details the law and the responsibilities it places on institutions. 

The South Plains College administrative teams have thoroughly reviewed the statute together with existing campus programs and policies.  Ensuring full compliance with SB 17 will be an ongoing process as the impacts of the new law evolve; however, we are committed to this work and compliance with the legislative directives.  

I am grateful for our students, faculty, and staff who all work tirelessly to create a positive and productive campus environment.  Thank you for all that you do to fulfill the mission of our college.

 

Sincerely,

Robin Satterwhite, Ed.D.

President

 

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SENATE BILL 37 Compliance

The Course Lists for Fall 2026, Fall I 2026, and Fall II 2026 are provided below.

In compliance with SB37, these courses have been reviewed by the Dean of Arts/Sciences and the respective Chairperson to ensure that the curriculum:

(1) Is foundational and fundamental toa postsecondaryeducation.

(2) Is necessary to prepare students for civic and professional life. 

(3) Equips students for workforce participation and societal betterment. 

(4) Maintains a breadth of knowledge aligned with accreditation standards.

(5) Adheres to neutral instruction standards, prohibiting content that requires students to adopt beliefs regarding the inherent superiority of any race, sex, ethnicity, or social/political ideology. 

The pink highlighted sections represent courses with multiple instructional methods and therefore have duplicate rows in the report.

To find the syllabus for a course, visit the SPC Faculty Directory:

https://www.southplainscollege.edu/faculty/index.php

Alternatively:

• Go to the SPC website.
• Scroll to the bottom of the page.
• Select Employee/Faculty Directory.

 

Once you are in the Faculty Directory:

• Select the letter corresponding to the instructor's last name.
• Locate the instructor by either:
  • Scrolling through the directory pages, or
  • Entering the instructor's last name in the search box.
• Select the instructor's name.

On the instructor's page, you will find their contact information and a list of syllabi for the courses they teach.

• Select the appropriate course syllabus.