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SSC Selects Longtime Employee to Serve as Interim Vice President

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The Seminole State College Board of Regents approved the appointment of Dr. Linda Goeller to the position of Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs at a special meeting on Nov. 12.

           Dr. Goeller is in her 11th year at the College, where she has served as a Division Chair in the past and most recently as a Professor of Mathematics and Coordinator of Institutional Effectiveness.

Dr. Linda Goeller

           Dr. Goeller earned her doctorate in Professional Studies/Mathematics Education from Oklahoma State University, her master’s in Mathematics Education from Northeastern State University, and her bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Oklahoma State University.

           She has served on a number of Faculty Senate and Mathematics Division committees. She also has served as the co-chair of the Oklahoma State Regents Higher Education Mathematics Task Force.

           Last April, Dr. Goeller was selected to receive the Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty Award at the 2019 American Association of Community Colleges annual convention in Orlando, Florida. The award is given nationally to individuals who demonstrate a passion for classroom learning, show a willingness to support students both inside and outside of the classroom, and go above and beyond what is required to ensure the academic success of their students.

           She is also active in the community of Seminole. She is a graduate of Leadership Seminole, a member of the Seminole Chamber of Commerce, a volunteer with the Seminole Humane Society, and currently serves as President of the Seminole Rotary Club. She and her husband Mark are active members of the Immanuel Baptist Church.

           “We are very fortunate to have someone of Dr. Goeller’s caliber willing to step into this role at such a critical time. I believe she will bring expertise, excitement and integrity to this office,” President Lana Reynolds said.

           The previous Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Larry Guerrero notified the College of his intention to resign his position due to personal reasons in early November.             Board members in attendance were Curtis Morgan, Ryan Franklin, Kim Hyden, Paige Sherry and Marci Donaho. The next regularly scheduled Board meeting will take place on Thursday, Dec. 12.

SSC Baptist Collegiate Ministry Hosts Dodgeball Tournament

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The Seminole State College Baptist Collegiate Ministry recently hosted a dodgeball tournament on campus. Multiple student teams and one faculty team competed in the Raymond Harber Fieldhouse. Prize money was awarded to the top three teams. The faculty team, which placed third, donated their winnings to the SSC Food Pantry. Continue reading “SSC Baptist Collegiate Ministry Hosts Dodgeball Tournament” →

Fall In-Service 2019

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Welcoming the Fall Semester

Faculty and staff at Seminole State College celebrated the beginning of the new academic year with an in-service program built around the theme “HLC Matters to Me” in preparation for the college’s upcoming Higher Learning Commission visit in February, 2020.  Employees gathered Thursday morning for a group photo wearing shirts with an image specially designed for this year’s activities. 

HLC Matters to Me!  

Guest speaker Dr. Nelson Soto, a provost at Union Institute and University in Cincinnati, Ohio, visited with campus employees on Wednesday to discuss the accreditation process. As a Site Team Reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission, he gave advice on how to be prepared and what to expect during the visit.

Trivia Time

As part of the 2019 In-Service activities, Seminole State College employees enjoyed lunch together followed by a trivia game with questions focused on HLC. Pictured is SSC Business and Education Division Chair and game-show host Brad Schatzel checking the answers written on the board of each team.

SSC Employee Honored at Retirement Reception

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A retirement reception was held for Seminole State College employee Cindy Guinn on July 25. Guinn served SSC for 19 years, most recently as an Administrative Assistant in the President’s Office. She is a graduate of Maud High School and attended a business program at Gordon Cooper Technology Center. She is a resident of Shawnee. She is married and has two children, both of whom graduated from SSC. During her retirement, she looks forward to traveling, camping, gardening, and spending more time with her grandchildren. Continue reading “SSC Employee Honored at Retirement Reception” →

SSC Employee Honored at Retirement Celebration

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A retirement reception was held for Seminole State College employee Deedra Eldredge on June 27. Eldredge worked for the College for 21 years in a number of roles. Most recently she held the position of NASNTI Coaching Specialist. She holds an associate’s degree from Seminole State College, a bachelor’s degree from Mid-American Christian University, and a master’s degree from East Central University. She and her husband of 41 years reside in Seminole. They have one grown son. She looks forward to gardening more and discovering new hobbies now that she has retired.

SSC and ECU Hire Shared English Instructor

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Seminole State College and East Central University have announced a partnership to share the employment of a full-time English instructor.

According to the Presidents of both institutions, the shared employee is an example of a partnership created to better utilize resources allocated by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma Legislature.

“Over the past few months, we have been discussing ways to make joint purchases and share costs of services, as well as looking at possible positions that could be shared.  This English position was a great fit – filling a need for both institutions,” said Seminole State College President Lana Reynolds.

She added, “SSC and ECU have a long history of working together to provide academic and cultural programs for the students and communities in our area.  I appreciate Dr. Pierson’s leadership in making this shared employment possible.  We look forward to working with our friends and colleagues in Ada on additional joint efforts in the future.”

Dr. Katricia G. Pierson, President of East Central University, said, “Efficiency and excellence have been a part of the Seminole State College and East Central University partnership for years and we are happy that it’s being enhanced. Seminole State has much to offer and ECU has always been an extension of students desiring to further their education. Working with President Reynolds and her staff is always a positive process. Our ongoing collaboration to create a smooth transition for students seeking an education degree has solidified our partnerships and we knew we could even do more. We are now sharing a faculty member for our English programs. Sharing resources is good for both institutions and, more importantly, is good for the students we serve.”

Beginning in August, Jamie Worthley will start working as a full-time English instructor for both SSC and ECU. Recognizing that the needs of one institution may be greater than the other at any given time, Worthley will devote approximately 40 percent of her services to ECU and 60 percent to SSC. As part of the collaboration, Worthley will teach 15 hours of language arts courses each year for SSC and hold office hours on campus.

Worthley, who has taught part-time in the English Departments of both institutions, is a graduate of Paden High School. Previously, she worked as an English tutor for SSC for five years. She also worked as an Upward Bound Composition Instructor for two years at ECU. She has been an adjunct professor at SSC for six years and ECU for five years. She holds an Associate’s degree from Seminole State College and a Bachelor’s in English from East Central University.  She received a Master of Arts in Composition Rhetoric from the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond in 2012.

Worthley’s full-time employment will begin on August 12. Services will be evaluated each spring before March 1 to determine each institution’s needs for the next academic year.