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Southwestern College is a private Methodist college in Winfield, Kansas. It was founded in 1885 as Southwest Kansas Conference College and graduated its first class of three in June 1889. The name of the school was changed to its current form in 1909. Six sites in three states allow students to earn bachelor's and master's degrees in either a classroom setting or online. The school owns and operates radio station KSWC-C-LP (frequently shortened to "Mounders" or "Builders"). It is accredited by the University of the United Methodist Church and other accrediting bodies for individual majors. The college's nickname, "The Mounders," is shortened to just "Mounds" for short. It is also known as "The Laptop College" for its use of laptop computers on the main campus. The main campus is a laptop learning community, with laptop computers provided to all incoming students. An emphasis on service learning has led to nationally recognized programs in leadership, discipleship, and sustainability (green issues). In addition to bachelor's degrees, several master's programs give undergraduate students the option of completing a professional degree.