SSC Student Affairs Mission Statement
Student Affairs exist to provide quality services and programs using a holistic approach to promote and enhance student learning in an educational environment that values human diversity.
Our Staff
Dr. Mark Ames
Chief Student Affairs Officer
Phone: (405) 382-9272 | Office:Student Services Building
Email m.ames@sscok.edu
Mark Ames joined Seminole State College in July of 2011 with over 26 years of experience in student services at the community college tier. At SSC he oversees student recruitment and admission, records, financial aid, academic advisement, testing, student activities and residential life.
Mark received both his Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Science in Applied Psychology from Southwestern Oklahoma State University. He received his doctorate in Higher Education Administration from Oklahoma State University
Charles Morton
Director of Admissions/Registrar
Year of Employment: 2013
Phone: (405) 382-9248 | Office: Student Services Building
Email c.morton@sscok.edu
Supervises recruitment, admissions and academic records. Oversees essential functions and ensures compliance for international students and veterans. Also serves as the Director of Residence Life.
Jeanie Nix
Director of Student Financial Assistance
Year of Employment: 1999
Phone: (405) 382-9714 | Office: Student Services Building
Email j.nix@sscok.edu
Responsible for oversight and daily operations of the Student Financial Assistance Office and supervision of office personnel.
Tina Jones
Testing Director
Year of Employment: 2000
Phone: (405) 382-9576 | Office: Student Services Building
Email t.jones@sscok.edu
Administers SSC testing services including the ACT, Compass, Asset, Nelson Denny and Toledo Chemistry. Also, schedules and administers Nursing Competency Exams I & II as well as CLEP exams. Tina also oversees the ID card function for the campus.
Kristin Dunn
Administrative Assistant to the Chief Student Affairs Officer (CSAO)
Year of Employment: 2012
Phone: (405) 382-9216 | Office: Student Services Building
Email k.dunn@sscok.edu
Responsible for a variety of tasks required to manage the Student Affairs area. Provides direct assistance to CSAO with organizing and performing daily functions required for an effective and efficient office operation.
Brenda Cates
Enrollment Management Specialist/ADA Coordinator
Year of Employment: 1996
Phone: (405) 382-9297 | Office: Student Services Building
Email b.cates@sscok.edu
Academic advising, student enrollment, recruiting and working with students with disabilities.
A.A, Seminole State College, B.S., East Central University, M.S., East Central University
Deedra Eldredge
Enrollment Management Specialist
Year of Employment: 1998
Phone: (405) 382-9729 | Office: Student Services Building
Email d.eldredge@sscok.edu
Academic advising, student enrollment
She earned her Associates Degree from Seminole State College in 2004. Her Bachelor’s Degree from Mid America Christian University in 2006 and her Master’s Degree from East Central University in December, 2008
Jessica Novotny
Enrollment Clerk I
Year of Employment: 2014
Phone: (405) 382-9510 | Office: Student Services Building
Email j.novotny@sscok.edu
The Enrollment Clerk I performs a variety of general and specialized duties related to admissions and records functions including, but not limited to: student admission, preparation and dissemination of SSC transcripts, course registration, application processing, and document imaging.
Corey Quiett
Enrollment Clerk II
Year of Employment: 2014
Phone: (405) 382-9501 | Office: Student Services Building
Email c.quiett@sscok.edu
The Enrollment Clerk II performs a variety of general and specialized duties related to admissions and records functions including, but not limited to: transcript evaluation, processing grades and academic standing, student records maintenance, degree evaluation, and implementing the graduation/commencement process.
Janet Waddell
Admissions Clerk,
Employed : 1997
Phone: (405) 382-9510 | Office: Student Services Building
Email j.waddell@sscok.edu
Initial college representative to meet prospective students and primary contact to others seeking information about the Admissions Office. Has been recognized as one of SSC’s outstanding support staff members.
Tammy Kasterke
Financial Aid Specialist
Phone: (405) 382-9717 | Office: Student Services Building
Email t.kasterke@sscok.edu
Advising students of possible financial aid eligibility. Requesting and reviewing all financial aid files for preparation of packaging. Packaging of federal financial aid awards, according to United States Department of Education regulations. Coordinate with various outside agencies for possible scholarships and grants.
Employed with Seminole State College since July 2004. She earned her Associates Degree from Seminole State College in 1988, and an Associate of Science (Business) from Saint Gregory’s in 1993. Her Bachelor’s Degree from Oklahoma Baptist University in 1994 and her Master’s of Business Administration from Cameron University in July, 2009
Mindy Stufflebeam
Financial Aid Specialist
Phone: (405) 382-9294 | Office: Student Services Building
Email m.stufflebeam@sscok.edu
Advising students of possible financial aid eligibility. Requesting and reviewing all financial aid files for preparation of packaging. Packaging of federal financial aid awards, according to United States Department of Education regulations. Coordinate with various outside agencies for possible scholarships and grants.
Employed with Seminole State College since October 2004. She earned her Applied Associated in 2004 and an Associates of Science from Seminole State College in 2004. Her Bachelor’s Degree from Mid America Christian University in 2006 and her Master’s of Education from East Central University in July, 2009
Sonya Sigman
Financial Aid Clerk
Year of Employment: 2013
Phone: (405) 382-9516 | Office: Student Services Building
Email s.sigman@sscok.edu
Serves as initial contact to students for the Financial Aid Office and is responsible for other front desk duties. Assists with other functions including data entry, office mailings and document tracking.
Melinda Sims
Residence Life & Student Activities Coordinator
Year of Employment: 1999
Phone: (405) 382-9604 | Office: Seminole Nation Residential Center
Email m.sims@sscok.edu
Facilitates the student Campus Activities Board (CAB) and helps implement activities on campus for SSC students. Organizes and assists with campus tours for prospective students. Serves as a coordinator for the residence life office and provides services for both residential centers.