Seminole State College Assistant Professor of English Yasminda Choate recently presented on the value of community colleges bringing educational programs to incarcerated persons at the Rural Community College Alliance Conference in Park City, Utah. Continue reading “English Professor Speaks on the Role of Community Colleges in Educating Incarcerated Persons”
Two Seminole State College employees were recognized for their hard work and dedication during the monthly Seminole Chamber of Commerce Forum on Oct. 11. Assistant Professor of Life Science Theran Hernandez was honored as “Faculty Member of the Month” and Financial Assistance Clerk Caitlin Brown was honored as “Classified Staff Member of the Month.” The Seminole Chamber of Commerce Education Committee, along with the Lions Club and Blue Ribbon Realty, recognize SSC employees several times during Forum each year. Individuals are nominated from across the campus and chosen by SSC administrators to receive the honor. Continue reading “Seminole Chamber Honors SSC Personnel”
Three Seminole State College employees received awards at the 51st annual Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges Conference at Oklahoma City Community College Oct. 5. Continue reading “SSC Employees Recognized at Statewide Conference”
Autumn Wiles, SSC Educational Foundation Advancement Coordinator.
Autumn Wiles, Seminole State College Educational Foundation Advancement Coordinator, has been named among the 2018 NextGen Under 30 honorees.
NextGen Under 30 selected 267 winners, across 15 categories, from more than 1,000 nominees. Wiles was selected as an honoree in the Adult and Higher Education category.
In addition to her role with SSC’s Educational Foundation, Wiles serves as the Seminole Lions Club President-Elect and chairs the organization’s fundraising committee. She is also the SSC Professional Staff Council President-Elect. Continue reading “SSC Educational Foundation Employee Receives NextGen Under 30 Honor”
Seminole State College Language Arts and Humanities Vice Chair John Bolander presented with a panel at the Oklahoma Speech Theatre Communication Association fall conference on Sept. 8 at Cameron University. Continue reading “Language Arts and Humanities Vice Chair Presents at Cameron University”
Over 30 Seminole State College retirees returned to campus last week to attend a luncheon held in their honor.
Continue reading “SSC Retirees Return to Campus”
Seminole State College hosted “Constitution Jeopardy!” in honor of Constitution Day at the Enoch Kelly Haney Center on Sept. 17. SSC Associate Professor of Government Jeffrey Christiansen organized the program and also served as the game show host. Continue reading “SSC Celebrates Constitution Day”
Seminole State College has selected Josh Hutton as its new communications coordinator. Hutton grew up in Sparks and graduated from Prague High School. He has a master’s degree in creative writing from Oklahoma City University and a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Central Oklahoma. Continue reading “SSC Names Communications Coordinator”
Seminole State College welcomed back both new and returning students for the new academic year on Monday, August 13. New students aren’t the only fresh faces on campus this fall – SSC has welcomed 11 new full-time employees. Continue reading “SSC Welcomes Students and Employees”
The Seminole State College Professional Staff Council (PSC) organized their second annual “Move-In Event” for all students living in the campus residence halls this year. Members gathered to fill welcome bags with a variety of school supplies and snacks and also created and hung welcome signs in each room. They received donations from individual employees and organizations on campus to make up these welcome sacks for residential students. PSC members also gathered during freshman move-in day to greet parents and students and help them carry their belongings to their rooms. Pictured left to right are: (back row) Heather White, Kim Pringle, Mike St. John, Leslie Sewell and Autumn Wiles; (front row) April Briscoe, Jeanie Nix, Julie Hix, Holly Newell and Jennifer Rudolph.