The Seminole State College Leadership Development Class recently donated 30 personal hygiene bags to the college’s food pantry on campus. Each bag included a toothbrush, toothpaste, bar of soap and deodorant. In addition, the group donated over 50 containers of toilet paper and boxes of tissue along with 9 dozen packages of canned meat, macaroni and cheese and noodles. “This is such an important project because it provides vital food and other supplies to those in our campus community faced with challenging times. It is a great opportunity for our students specifically to see how these contributions impact the lives of their peers,” said Marta Osby, SSC Professor of History. If you are interested in giving to the SSC food pantry or volunteering, you may contact Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Bill Knowles at b.knowles@sscok.edu or 405-382-9272.
The Seminole State College Baseball team recently donated a truckload of non-perishable food items to the College’s Food Pantry. The Food Pantry is currently holding a food drive from Nov. 7-22 in an effort to bolster supplies for those in need over the holidays.
SSC Baseball Assistant Coach Robert Tasin, Assistant Coach James Martin, Assistant Coach Hunter Heath and Head Coach Mack Chambers drop off a large donation in support of the SSC Food Pantry’s food drive.
Oklahoma Student Government Association hosted their annual Fall Congress this past weekend, November 9 and 10 at Oklahoma City University. Breaking previous records, the first session of the 39th legislature had over160 participants who represented 22 universities and colleges throughout the state of Oklahoma. Continue reading “SSC Student Government Members Attend Fall Congress”→
Ariel Blackwood, an eighth grader and GEAR UP participant at Okemah Middle School, has found her passion with robotics. Blackwood and her sister Rose along with 145 middle school age students had the opportunity to attend the Seminole State College GEAR UP summer camp in May 2019 that emphasized learning experiences in Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) and included building and assembling roller coasters, robots, and drones. Continue reading “Okemah Eighth Grader Discovers a Passion for Robotics at GEAR UP Camp”→
Student Support Services and STEM Student Support Services recently sponsored “First to Finish,” a yearly event that features a speaker, or a panel of speakers, who discuss being the first in their family to complete college. Continue reading “SSC Features “First to Finish” Student Kristen Dougan”→
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.
Concert pianist Peter Simon will entertain area residents at a free public concert at Seminole State College on Monday evening, November 18. The “Classy Piano Favorites” program will begin at 7 p.m. in the Utterback Ballroom of the Enoch Kelly Haney Center on campus. Continue reading “International Concert Pianist Peter Simon to Perform at SSC”→
Members of Seminole State College’s President’s Leadership Class volunteered at the Oklahoma Regional Food Bank in Oklahoma City on Nov. 7. The students prepared packages of food that will be distributed to participating schools around the state. The bags contained approximately 10 different foods designed to provide nutrition and calories for chronically hungry children over the weekend. During their two hour shift, the group prepared 4,045 meals that will help feed hungry kids. Continue reading “SSC Students Volunteer at Regional Food Bank”→
The
Seminole State College Educational Foundation hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on
campus for the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex on Nov. 7 at the
Utterback Ballroom located within the Enoch Kelly Haney Center. More than 250
people were in attendance at the event.
The first phase of the complex will include a Trojan baseball stadium and field, training facility, lighting, artificial turf, area landscaping, site dirt preparation, restrooms, snack bar, press box, parking, and a youth multi-use field that can be used for baseball, softball or soccer. Continue reading “Groundbreaking for New SSC Sports Complex Draws Large Crowd”→
