Three Seminole State College employees were honored at the 57th annual Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges Conference held on Oct. 4 at Tulsa Community College. During the event, STEM Division Chair Emily Carpenter was named SSC Faculty Member of the Year, Talent Search-West Advisor Tina Savage was named Professional Staff Member of the Year and Maintenance Technician Dwayne Castle was named Classified Staff Member of the Year.
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SSC Partners with Local High Schools for Early College Program
At their September 5 meeting, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education approved Seminole State College’s request to establish the Seminole State College Early College High School program. The new initiative will be launched in partnership with Seminole Public Schools, Shawnee Public Schools and The Academy of Seminole (TAOS).
The Early College program is set to begin in the Spring 2025 semester with an initial five-year approval period, concluding at the end of the Spring 2030 term. Freshmen students from Seminole High School, Shawnee High School and TAOS will be the first to enroll in the program.
Continue reading “SSC Partners with Local High Schools for Early College Program”SSC Talent Search Students Attend “MJ” Musical
Seventy SSC Talent Search/FOCUS students, staff, and volunteers enjoyed dinner together and attended the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical “MJ” at the Oklahoma City Civic Center on Oct. 5. The musical tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life and career, focusing primarily on his preparations for the 1992 Dangerous world tour. The Talent Search Central and West Projects are 100% federally funded in the amounts of $388,326 and $277,375 annually. For more information about the Talent Search Program, please visit sscok.edu/sponsored-grant-programs/talent-search or call 405-382-9709.
Continue reading “SSC Talent Search Students Attend “MJ” Musical”SSC Educational Foundation Trustees Donate Utility Vehicles to Sports Complex
Three utility vehicles were recently donated for use at the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex by two SSC Educational Foundation Trustees. (Pictured) Trustee and Owner of Sullivan-Dollar Insurance David Wilson (right) and his wife Cindy Wilson donated two golf carts. The golf carts will be used to shuttle guests with mobility limitations across the seven-field complex.
SSC Educational Foundation Trustee Jim Hardin and his wife retired SSC English Instructor Dr. Donna Hardin donated a John Deere Gator utility vehicle. The vehicle will be utilized to move equipment around the complex.
Students Explore Educational Opportunities at SSC Transfer Fair
Seminole State College hosted a College Transfer Fair on Oct. 2. Students were able to speak with representatives from East Central University, Northeastern State University, the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma Baptist University, Southern Nazarene University, University of Central Oklahoma, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, Grand Canyon University, Oklahoma City University and the U.S. Air Force.
SSC to Host Military and Veteran Resource Fair
Seminole State College will host its inaugural Military and Veteran Resource Fair on Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Utterback Ballroom, located inside the Enoch Kelly Haney Center.
The event will feature more than 40 local and regional organizations on-site to assist active members of the armed forces, veterans and their dependents with information about services and available benefits. The event is free and open to the public.
Continue reading “SSC to Host Military and Veteran Resource Fair”Presenters Speak on Native Language at SSC’s AI Symposium
The Seminole State College Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institution’s (NASNTI) federal grant program hosted “The Methods of AI in Preserving and Revitalizing Native American Languages” symposium on Sept. 26. Deidre Holmberg (pictured) delivered the event’s keynote with a presentation on generative AI and education. Holmberg is the Principal Tech Education Strategist at Amazon Web Services.
Continue reading “Presenters Speak on Native Language at SSC’s AI Symposium”Native American Culture to Take Center Stage at SSC’s Tribal Fest
Seminole State College will celebrate Native American culture and heritage during its annual Tribal Fest on Wednesday, Oct. 9. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the SSC campus and will feature a variety of activities, performances and local tribal resources.
Continue reading “Native American Culture to Take Center Stage at SSC’s Tribal Fest”SSC Board of Regents Review Bids for Campus Projects
The Seminole State College Board of Regents reviewed bids for the institution’s sidewalk and drainage repairs, as well as a secured motor pool parking lot at their special meeting on Sept. 24.
Prior to the discussion of business items, President Lana Reynolds spoke about personnel changes, reported on enrollment numbers and presented SSC’s 2024 Annual Report publication to members of the Board. The Annual Report encapsulates the achievements, milestones, community partnerships and endeavors undertaken by the College over the past year. A digital version of the publication may be viewed at sscok.edu/news/annual-report.
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Members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class toured the Oklahoma State Capitol Dome on Sept. 19. During the tour, students met with State Senator Grant Green (District 28) and listened to presentations from representatives of the Oklahoma Academy and the Oklahoma State Election Board.
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