Author Josh Hutton

SSC Extends Office Hours for Fall Semester Start

Josh Hutton
In this photo, Academic Advisor Davis Kappele (right) helps SSC student Deanna Pack of Shawnee finalize her class schedule for the fall.
Seminole State College will offer extended office hours Aug. 15-21 to help students prepare for the fall semester. Admissions, Advising, Financial Assistance, the Testing Center and the SSC Bookstore will be available during extended hours. Fall classes begin Aug. 17. Pictured: Academic Advisor Davis Kappele (right) helps SSC student Deanna Pack of Shawnee finalize her class schedule for the fall.

With fall classes beginning Aug. 17 and regular enrollment open through Aug. 21, Seminole State College will offer extended office hours to provide students and prospective students additional opportunities to complete enrollment and prepare for the semester.

To accommodate busy schedules, SSC will keep Admissions, Advising, Financial Assistance, the Testing Center and the SSC Bookstore open beyond regular business hours during the first week of classes.

Extended hours will be offered Saturday, Aug. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. From Monday, Aug. 17, through Thursday, Aug. 20, offices will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Friday, Aug. 21, offices will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Students enrolling for the fall semester can meet with an advisor to explore academic options, review degree plans, assess testing needs, select courses and complete their class schedules. SSC offers a range of in-person and online courses designed for students pursuing transfer degrees, career-focused programs or individual courses.

Many SSC degree programs are also available entirely online, providing additional flexibility for students balancing college with work and family responsibilities.

Students who need assistance with enrollment can contact the Advising Office at 405-382-9797 or advising@sscok.edu, or visit the Walkingstick Student Services Enrollment Center on the SSC campus.

For additional information about Seminole State College, available programs and fall course offerings, visit sscok.edu.

SSC Builds on 95 Years at Fall In-Service

Josh Hutton
In this photo, Seminole State College’s full-time faculty and staff pose for a group photo wearing shirts commemorating the College’s 95th anniversary.
Seminole State College’s full-time faculty and staff gathered in Cook Commons on Aug. 13 during Fall 2026 In-Service. Employees wore shirts commemorating the College’s 95th anniversary and this year’s theme, “Brick by Brick: Building on 95 Years of Excellence.” In-Service activities were held Aug. 12-14.
In this photo, Members of SSC’s Administrative Council participate in a panel discussion. Pictured from left are President Lana Reynolds, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Dr. Bill Knowles, Vice President for Finance, Enrollment and Grants Melanie Rinehart, Dean of Instruction Jessica Isaacs and Director of Information Technology and Chief Information Security Officer Marc Hunter.

Members of SSC’s Administrative Council participated in a panel discussion Aug. 12 in the Utterback Ballroom, addressing topics including enrollment, campus security, accreditation and the implementation of new technology across campus. Pictured from left are President Lana Reynolds, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Dr. Bill Knowles, Vice President for Finance, Enrollment and Grants Melanie Rinehart, Dean of Instruction Jessica Isaacs and Director of Information Technology and Chief Information Security Officer Marc Hunter.

Continue reading “SSC Builds on 95 Years at Fall In-Service” →
In this photo, Former University of Oklahoma Women’s Basketball Head Coach Sherri Coale delivers her keynote, “Time Well Spent,” during Seminole State College’s fall in-service on Aug. 12 in the Enoch Kelly Haney Center’s Utterback Ballroom.

Former OU Coach Sherri Coale Speaks at SSC Fall In-Service

Josh Hutton

Former University of Oklahoma women’s basketball Head Coach Sherri Coale shared lessons from her career and reflections on living intentionally during Seminole State College’s fall in-service on Aug. 12.

Coale presented her keynote, “Time Well Spent,” to approximately 140 full-time SSC faculty and staff in the Enoch Kelly Haney Center’s Utterback Ballroom.

Throughout the presentation, Coale drew from her experiences as a coach, educator and leader to discuss the importance of being intentional with time and recognizing the influence people can have on those around them. She encouraged employees to consider how they invest their time, build relationships and approach the opportunities they are given.

Her message complemented the purpose of SSC’s annual fall in-service, which brings employees together before the start of the academic year for professional development, institutional updates and preparation for the semester ahead.

Continue reading “Former OU Coach Sherri Coale Speaks at SSC Fall In-Service” →

SSC Nursing Students Prepare for Fall Semester

Josh Hutton
In this photo, Jennifer Hull, Elsevier digital sales representative, speaks to students during the Elsevier informational portion of the Seminole State College nursing orientation.

Seminole State College nursing students attend orientation Aug. 11 in the Enoch Kelly Haney Center lecture hall. Jennifer Hull, Elsevier digital sales representative, speaks to students during the Elsevier informational portion of the program. The day also included a nursing student handbook review, student ID preparation, a question-and-answer session, SSM Health overview and an LPN skills checkoff. SSC’s fall semester begins Aug. 17, and enrollment remains open for students preparing to start classes.

Two students walk along campus.

Five Reasons to Enroll Concurrently at SSC

Josh Hutton

High school students do not have to wait until graduation to begin working toward a college degree. Through concurrent enrollment at Seminole State College, eligible juniors and seniors can earn high school and college credit at the same time.

For qualifying students in SSC’s five-county service area, the opportunity is available at no cost for tuition, fees or textbooks. Here are five reasons students and families should consider concurrent enrollment at SSC.

Continue reading “Five Reasons to Enroll Concurrently at SSC” →

SSC Readies Campus for Aug. 17 Start

Josh Hutton
In this photo, Maintenance Technician Kevin Davidson installs new cabinets in Tanner Hall as Seminole State College completes campus improvements ahead of the fall semester. Classes begin Aug. 17.

Maintenance Technician Kevin Davidson installs new cabinets in Tanner Hall as Seminole State College completes campus improvements ahead of the fall semester. Classes begin Aug. 17.

In this photo, pictured from left, Academic Advisor Davis Kappele, Recruitment Specialist Maddy Potter and Financial Assistance Specialist Lauryn Flewallen pose with the new SSC block letters recently installed on campus.

New SSC block letters provide students, employees and visitors with a photo opportunity on campus. The installation was made possible through donations from the SSC Professional Staff Council and Classified Staff Association. Pictured from left are Academic Advisor Davis Kappele, Recruitment Specialist Maddy Potter and Financial Assistance Specialist Lauryn Flewallen.

Continue reading “SSC Readies Campus for Aug. 17 Start” →
Students gather around an information table inside Seminole State College.

High School Students Can Still Enroll in Free SSC Courses

Josh Hutton

As high school students across the area return to the classroom, Seminole State College is reminding eligible juniors and seniors that there is still time to speak with their school counselors about enrolling in college courses for the fall semester.

Classes at SSC begin Aug. 17. Eligible concurrent students within the college’s five-county service area can qualify for a state tuition waiver and an automatic SSC scholarship covering the cost of fees and textbooks.

The program is available to students attending high schools in Seminole, Pottawatomie, Hughes, Okfuskee and Lincoln counties, as well as homeschooled students who reside within those counties. Juniors may receive tuition, fees and textbooks for up to 9 credit hours, while seniors may receive coverage for up to 18 credit hours.

Continue reading “High School Students Can Still Enroll in Free SSC Courses” →
In this photo, SSC student-athletes meet at the beginning of the fall 2025 semester.

76 SSC Student-Athletes Earn NJCAA All-Academic Honors

Josh Hutton

Seventy-six Seminole State College student-athletes were named to the 2025-26 NJCAA All-Academic Teams, while seven SSC athletic programs earned NJCAA Academic Team Awards.

The number of individual honorees increased by 24 from the previous academic year, when 52 SSC student-athletes received recognition. The number of qualifying athletic teams also increased from five to seven.

The NJCAA recognizes student-athletes in three categories based on grade point average: First Team for a 4.0 GPA, Second Team for a GPA between 3.80 and 3.99, and Third Team for a GPA between 3.60 and 3.79.

“Earning this recognition requires discipline, consistency and a strong commitment to both academics and athletics,” SSC Athletic Director Leslie Sewell said. “We are proud of these student-athletes and grateful to the coaches, faculty and staff who support their success in the classroom.”

NJCAA Academic Team Awards are presented to programs that maintain a cumulative team GPA of 3.0 or higher. Women’s Golf led SSC with a 3.75 GPA, followed by Softball with a 3.63, Women’s Soccer with a 3.60, Baseball with a 3.40, Volleyball with a 3.26, Men’s Golf with a 3.14 and Men’s Basketball with a 3.11.

Continue reading “76 SSC Student-Athletes Earn NJCAA All-Academic Honors” →

SSC Public Relations Team Earns Six Awards at Statewide Conference

Josh Hutton
In this photo, Seminole State College Web and Multimedia Coordinator Brooks Nickell, Director of Community Relations Kim Pringle and Director of Communications Josh Hutton display the six awards earned by SSC’s Public Relations team following the Oklahoma College Public Relations Association Awards Ceremony on July 20 at Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant.
Seminole State College Web and Multimedia Coordinator Brooks Nickell, Director of Community Relations Kim Pringle and Director of Communications Josh Hutton display the six awards earned by SSC’s Public Relations team following the Oklahoma College Public Relations Association Awards Ceremony on July 20 at Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant.

Seminole State College’s Public Relations team earned six awards at the 2026 Oklahoma College Public Relations Association Annual Conference and Awards Competition, held July 19-21 at Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant.

Director of Community Relations Kim Pringle, Director of Communications Josh Hutton and Web and Multimedia Coordinator Brooks Nickell represented the College at the annual event, which brings together higher education communications and marketing professionals from across the state.

Continue reading “SSC Public Relations Team Earns Six Awards at Statewide Conference” →