"The Guardian" by
Enoch Kelly Haney
The story behind the statue

"Seminole State College is an example of the phenomenal accomplishments that can be realized through effective teamwork." Dr. James Utterback

Seminole State College

 

 

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Accredited – The Higher Learning Commission; Member – North Central Association 

 

 

SSC MISSION STATEMENT

Seminole State College is maintained as a two-year public college authorized by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to offer courses, provide programs, and confer associate degrees.

Seminole State has the primary responsibility of providing post-secondary educational programs to residents of Hughes, Lincoln, Okfuskee, Seminole, and Pottawatomie counties in east central Oklahoma. The College exists to enhance the capabilities of individuals to achieve their goals for personal development by providing quality learning experiences and services that respond to diverse individual and community needs in a changing global society.

Seminole State College prepares students to continue their education beyond the two-year level, trains students for careers and other educational opportunities, and makes available resources and services designed to benefit students and the community at large.

 

INSTITUTIONAL BELIEFS AND COMMITMENTS

A. Student Success

SSC is committed to helping students reach their educational goals. To this end, the impact on students will be the first and foremost consideration in the establishment of institutional policies, procedures, programs and services. Most importantly, the college will foster a learning environment that values and nurtures the process of students working toward self-chosen personal and academic goals.

B. Universal Access

SSC will make its programs and services broadly accessible to students of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

C. Extensive and Effective Collaboration

SSC will encourage and implement working partnerships with other agencies or firms to enhance the quantity and quality of services provided.

D. Instructional Innovation.

SSC will use technology and diverse teaching methodologies to affect greater quality and efficiency in the delivery of educational programs and services.

E. Quality over Quantity

SSC will dedicate its limited resources only to high quality programs and services.

 

VISION: A CONTINUING QUEST FOR UNPARALLELED EXCELLENCE

Seminole State College seeks to be an institution of unparalleled excellence, regarded by both internal and external constituents as a college whose quality is second-to-none, where employees and regents make a continual effort to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of our community and our clients.