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SSC Event Blends Athletics and Support for Adult Learners

Josh Hutton

Seminole State College will host a Reach Higher: Draft Day enrollment event on Monday, Dec. 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Raymond Harber Fieldhouse to help working adults return to college and complete their degrees.

“We understand returning to college can be overwhelming especially for adult students,” Laura Votaw, SSC Coordinator of Distance Education, said. “The Reach Higher event is designed to make that process approachable and fun.”

The come-and-go event will connect adult learners with SSC staff to discuss transfer credits, flexible class formats and individualized paths to graduation. Attendees will receive free admission to the SSC men’s basketball game against Clarendon College, along with concession stand vouchers, and will have the opportunity to meet and take photos with student-athletes from multiple sports.

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2025 NJCAA DI Women's Soccer Championship Bracket.

Women’s Soccer National Tournament Updates

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The SSC Trojans women’s soccer team will compete in the NJCAA Division I National Tournament for the seventh consecutive year. The Trojans will play Nov. 16 and Nov. 18 at the Advanced Soccer Complex in Enid, Oklahoma, and enter the tournament as the No. 2 seed. The Trojans lead NJCAA Division I Women’s Soccer in scoring this season with 93 goals.

This page will be frequently updated. SSC’s tournament schedule, livestream links and full tournament bracket can be found below. Please note that access to the livestream must be purchased. Day passes are available for $12 through the NJCAA Network.

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Students plant flags on SSC's campus

SSC to Host Third Annual Military and Veteran Resource Fair

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In this photo, Seminole State College students and employees plant American flags near the intersection of Highways 9 and 3 on Oct. 29 in Seminole. The display honors veterans and precedes SSC’s third annual Military and Veteran Resource Fair on Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Utterback Ballroom.
Seminole State College students and employees plant American flags near the intersection of Highways 9 and 3 on Oct. 29 in Seminole. The display honors veterans and precedes SSC’s third annual Military and Veteran Resource Fair on Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Utterback Ballroom.
In this photo, SSC women’s soccer players lend a hand planting American flags on SSC’s campus. Pictured from left are Molly-Kate Lundy of Lewisville, Texas; Zoe Trenchard of Lewisville, Texas; Jillian Powell of The Colony, Texas; Bry Russell of Flower Mound, Texas; Bella Mattingly of Flower Mound, Texas; Ashlynn Vargas of Pryor; and Madelyn Jones of Wylie, Texas.
SSC women’s soccer players lend a hand planting American flags on SSC’s campus. Pictured from left are Molly-Kate Lundy of Lewisville, Texas; Zoe Trenchard of Lewisville, Texas; Jillian Powell of The Colony, Texas; Bry Russell of Flower Mound, Texas; Bella Mattingly of Flower Mound, Texas; Ashlynn Vargas of Pryor; and Madelyn Jones of Wylie, Texas.

Seminole State College will host its third annual Military and Veteran Resource Fair on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Utterback Ballroom inside the Enoch Kelly Haney Center. The event is free and open to the public.

Dozens of local and regional organizations that serve active-duty service members, veterans and their families will be available. Attendees can connect with providers offering health and disability claims assistance, job placement and training opportunities, education benefits guidance, mental health counseling, veteran agriculture programs, and referrals for VA-approved medical devices.

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Temple Grandin to Present at SSC

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Portrait of Temple Grandin.
Temple Grandin, Ph.D., is a professor of animal science at Colorado State University and an advocate for autism awareness and humane livestock handling. She will deliver a live Zoom presentation with audience Q&A at Seminole State College from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10.

Temple Grandin, Ph.D., a pioneering animal behaviorist and advocate for neurodiversity, will deliver a live Zoom presentation with audience Q&A at Seminole State College from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, in the Jeff Johnston Auditorium. The event, free and open to the public, is titled “Animal Welfare Presented Through the Lens of Autism.” No link will be provided. You must attend in person to see the presentation.

Grandin has worked for more than five decades to apply her observations of animal behavior to livestock handling practices. Her work has contributed to the development of curved chutes, lighting adjustments and low-stress systems intended to reduce fear and injuries in cattle and pigs. Today, across North America, a significant share of cattle is handled in center-track restrainer systems based on her designs, and her facility audits are used in processing plants. Her methods are studied by agriculture and veterinary students as examples of how field observation and iterative prototyping can affect industry practices.

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Prospective Students Explore Physical Therapy at SSC Meet and Greet

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In this photo, Seminole State College Physical Therapist Assistant program Director Shakira Stafford talks with prospective students inside the PTA lab housed at Gordon Cooper Technology Center during the College’s in-person meet and greet on Oct. 20.

Seminole State College Physical Therapist Assistant program Director Shakira Stafford talks with prospective students inside the PTA lab housed at Gordon Cooper Technology Center during the College’s in-person meet and greet on Oct. 20. Attendees met faculty and current students, learned about curriculum, clinical education, financial aid and explored career opportunities.

SSC to Celebrate Constitution Day with Bill of Rights Presentation

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In this photo, Social Sciences Division Chair and Professor of Government Jeffrey Christiansen speaks to students in attendance at last year's Constitution Day event.

Seminole State College will commemorate Constitution Day with a special presentation by Social Sciences Division Chair and Professor of Government Jeffrey Christiansen on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 12 p.m. in the Haney Center Lecture Hall. Entitled “The Story of the Bill of Rights,” the talk will explore the historical roots of civil liberties, the drafting and ratification of the first ten amendments and their evolving application over the past 200 years. Complimentary pocket-sized U.S. Constitutions will be provided. The event is free and open to the public. Pictured: Christiansen speaks at last year’s Constitution Day event.

SSC Welcomes New Students at Orientation

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In this photo, Students fill the Jeff Johnston Auditorium during Seminole State College’s New Student Orientation on Aug. 16.
Students fill the Jeff Johnston Auditorium during Seminole State College’s New Student Orientation on Aug. 16. The program introduced campus technology, financial aid and student support resources, and offered time to connect with faculty and staff. Classes began at SSC on Aug. 18, but enrollment remains open through Aug. 22.
In this photo, SSC Student Support Services/SSS STEM Director Jana Wilson-Byrd (left) and President Lana Reynolds (right) welcomed students as the New Student Orientation event began.
SSC Student Support Services/SSS STEM Director Jana Wilson-Byrd (left) and President Lana Reynolds (right) welcomed students as the New Student Orientation event began.
In this photo, Seminole State College faculty and staff are shown on stage performing “Pick Your Professor,” a game-show skit where a student interviews professors to find the best fit for their learning style.
“Pick Your Professor,” a game-show skit where a student interviews professors to find the best fit for their learning style, takes the stage during New Student Orientation on Aug. 16. Pictured, from left: Director of Communications Josh Hutton, Student Support Services Tutor Shannon Bennett, Assistant Professor of Business and Education Brad Schatzel, Student Support Services Advisor Megan Goff and Director of Community Relations Kim Pringle.

SSC to Host New Student Orientation Aug. 16

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In this photo, incoming freshman at the 2024 SSC new student orientation pose for a group photo.
Incoming students and their families will gather at Seminole State College’s Jeff Johnston Fine Arts Auditorium for New Student Orientation on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will feature sessions on financial aid, campus technology, student resources and opportunities to connect with faculty, staff and peers before the fall semester begins.

Seminole State College will welcome incoming students and their families to campus for New Student Orientation on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Jeff Johnston Fine Arts Auditorium.

The annual event is designed to help students transition into college life, connect with campus resources and start the semester with confidence.

The day will begin at 11 a.m. with a joint welcome for students and parents in the Jeff Johnston Fine Arts Auditorium. At 11:30 a.m., parents will move to Social Sciences Room 104 for a session titled Financial Aid 101, while students remain in the auditorium for Slay the Classroom, a presentation on utilizing campus technology and tips for academic success.

At 12:20 p.m., students and parents will reunite in the auditorium for Know Your Resources = Know Your Power, a session focused on student support services and tools available to help them succeed.

From 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., attendees are invited to enjoy free snacks and socializing in the Boren Library.

“This orientation is a great opportunity for students to meet faculty and staff, ask questions, and get comfortable with our campus before classes begin,” SSC Student Support Services/SSS STEM Director Jana Wilson-Byrd said.

For more information, contact Wilson-Byrd at j.wilsonbyrd@sscok.edu. Classes begin at SSC on Aug. 18 and enrollment remains open through Aug. 22.

SSC Announces Kids on Campus Summer Camps

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In this photo, an instructor helps point out wildlife during one the courses at a previous SSC Kids on Campus event.
Seminole State College’s annual Kids on Campus summer camp returns with two sessions this year—June 16-19 and July 7-10, offering half-day and full-day programs for children ages 5 to 14.

Seminole State College will host its annual Kids on Campus summer camp across two sessions: June 16-19 and July 7-10. Camps will run daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering half-day or full-day options for children ages 5 to 14.

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