The 2025 Senate Joint Resolution 65, introduced by a group of senators and representatives, congratulates Southwest Wisconsin Technical College for winning the prestigious 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. This award, given by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program, recognizes community colleges that demonstrate high and improving levels of student success, particularly for those from historically underserved backgrounds. The resolution highlights the college's achievements, including a $700,000 award and its recognition as the top two-year college in the nation, based on rigorous evaluations of its educational practices and community engagement.

The resolution commends Southwest Wisconsin Technical College for its effective teaching and learning practices, strong partnerships with employers and four-year universities, and commitment to work-based learning. It expresses appreciation for the contributions of the college's faculty, staff, students, and community partners to higher education in Wisconsin, acknowledging their role in achieving this significant national recognition.