Category Academics

SSC STEM Faculty Attend Symposium on Addressing the Needs of Variable Learners

Josh Hutton
Seminole State College STEM Division Chair and Associate Professor of Mathematics Emily Carpenter (left) and Assistant Professor of STEM Melissa Bryant (right) attended the ninth annual CAST UDL Symposium from July 31 to Aug. 1 in Denver, Colorado. UDL, or Universal Design for Learning, is a framework for addressing the educational needs of diverse and variable learners. The goal of UDL is to eliminate inequities in education. Carpenter and Bryant’s attendance and professional development at the event was made possible through the SSC Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institution (NASNTI) federal grant program.

Seminole State College STEM Division Chair and Associate Professor of Mathematics Emily Carpenter (left) and Assistant Professor of STEM Melissa Bryant (right) attended the ninth annual CAST UDL Symposium from July 31 to Aug. 1 in Denver, Colorado. UDL, or Universal Design for Learning, is a framework for addressing the educational needs of diverse and variable learners. The goal of UDL is to eliminate inequities in education. Carpenter and Bryant’s attendance and professional development at the event was made possible through the SSC Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institution (NASNTI) federal grant program.

Pictured, SSC Admissions Clerk Jessica Guinn assists a student with the admissions process at SSC.

SSC Extends Office Hours Ahead of Aug. 14 Start Date

Josh Hutton

With the fall semester beginning Aug. 14, Seminole State College will hold extended enrollment hours to cater to prospective and returning student schedules from Aug. 7 to Aug. 12.

During the week of Aug. 7, SSC will provide guided campus tours, along with complimentary t-shirts and popcorn for attending students. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to participate in a raffle with the chance to win either a $250 or $500 tuition waiver. The drawing for the raffle is scheduled to take place at 1 p.m. on Aug. 12.

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An Army National Guard recruiter speaks with SSC students during a career and transfer fair last fall. The College is now offering textbook waivers to Oklahoma National Guard members who qualify for the state’s Educational Assistance Program.

Oklahoma National Guard Members Receive Tuition and Textbook Assistance at SSC

Josh Hutton

Members of the Oklahoma National Guard will now have the cost of their tuition, fees and textbooks covered when attending Seminole State College. Beginning with the fall semester, which starts Aug. 14, SSC is extending textbooks waivers to add to the benefits members of the National Guard receive through the Oklahoma National Guard Educational Assistance Program (EAP).

“In appreciation of their service, we wanted to extend textbook waivers to students who qualify for EAP. We want to ease the financial burden of obtaining course materials,” SSC Vice President for Fiscal Affairs Melaine Rinehart said.

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SSC Online Degree Navigator Caitlin Brown stands outside of Tanner Hall, where prospective students are invited to attend the Reach Higher: Reconnect event on June 20 and 21.

SSC to Host Event for Working Adults Looking to Finish Their Degrees

Josh Hutton

Seminole State College will host a free two-day Reach Higher: Reconnect event to help working adults learn more about completing their degrees on Tuesday, June 20, and Wednesday, June 21.

From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., prospective students can visit the Tanner Hall building for light refreshments and to speak with advisors, financial aid specialists, the admissions team and take a campus tour.

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Spring Honor Roll Recognizes SSC Students

Josh Hutton

Seminole State College has released the names of honor roll students for the 2023 spring semester. Three separate honor rolls recognize students for their academic achievements.

The President’s Honor Roll is comprised of students who maintain a perfect 4.0 grade-point-average in at least 12 credit hours of coursework.

Students named to the Vice President’s Honor Roll must have a 3.5 grade-point-average or better and no grade below a “C”.

The Part-Time Students’ Honor Roll is for students who maintain a 3.5 grade-point-average with no grade below a “C” in at least six, but less than 12 college credit hours.

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Chickasaw Nation Legislator Lisa Johnson-Billy to Speak at SSC Commencement

Josh Hutton

Seminole State College will hold its 90th Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 5, for students completing coursework requirements for their degree programs. The graduation ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m. inside the Raymond Harber Field House on campus.

Following the processional, Oklahoma State Representative Kevin Wallace (R-District 32) will offer the invocation. President Lana Reynolds will welcome guests and offer special comments.

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Pictured (left to right): Taleigh Estrada of Meeker, Emma Buchanan of Chandler, Emilia Gates of Seminole, Carrie Yerby of Maud, Hannah Ridley of Tecumseh, Abigail Ridley of Tecumseh and Tara Pool of Shawnee pose for a photo following the Psi Beta Induction.

SSC Students Inducted into Psi Beta Honor Society

Josh Hutton

Seminole State College’s chapter of the Psi Beta recently inducted ten new members into the honor society. Students inducted were: Emma Buchanan of Chandler, Taleigh Estrada of Meeker, Emilia Gates of Seminole, Alexis Goddard of Prague, Loralei Grills of Holdenville, Tara Pool of Shawnee, Timothy Heath of Shawnee, Abigail Ridley of Tecumseh, Hannah Ridley of Tecumseh and Carrie Yerby of Maud.

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{File Photo} High school students learn about construction during the Peek into Engineering Summer Camp in July of 2022.

SSC Taking Applications for Engineering Camp for High School Students

Josh Hutton

Applications are now open for Seminole State College’s Peek into Engineering Summer Camp. The residential camp is open to high school students enrolled in 9th through 12th grade in the fall of 2023. Students will spend July 23-July 28 on SSC’s campus, learning how to build underwater remote-operated vehicles.

The camp is offered for free to students through a grant from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. Space is limited, so applying early is encouraged.

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