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In this photo, SSC Athletic Director Leslie Sewell welcomes athletes across all sports to campus in the fall of 2023.

SSC Student-Athletes Earn NJCAA Academic Honors

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Fifty-eight student-athletes and six athletic teams at Seminole State College have been recognized for their academic achievements this year by the National Junior College Athletic Association. The NJCAA Academic All-American Student Athlete Awards are divided into the three groups based on grade point average – First Team requires a 4.0 GPA, Second Team requires a GPA between 3.80 and 3.99, and Third Team requires a GPA between 3.60 and 3.79.

“Our students’ dedication to excellence both in the classroom and on the field exemplifies the core values of Seminole State College. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and perseverance,” SSC Athletic Director Leslie Sewell said.

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In this photo Newly appointed Regent Teresa Burnett (right) is sworn in for a seven-year term on the SSC Board of Regents by her husband, Brad Burnett (left), at the meeting on July 18.

New Regent Sworn in at SSC Board Meeting

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The Seminole State College Board of Regents swore in a new member, selected officers and approved a policy revision at their meeting on July 18.

The meeting commenced with the formal swearing-in of new Regent Teresa Burnett. The oath of office was administered by her husband, Brad Burnett, Vice President of Enrollment Management at Oklahoma Baptist University and former Associate Vice President of Student Financial Services at the University of Oklahoma.

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In this photo, SSC agriculture alumni and Oklahoma State University graduate student McKenzie Sheldon takes participants bird watching as part of the Outdoor session.

SSC Summer Camps Create Memorable Experiences for Kids

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Seminole State College’s Kids on Campus summer camps attracted dozens of students who participated in a wide range of sessions. This year’s camps ran from June 24-27 and July 8-11. Over the two weeks, kids participated in 82 individual sessions with themes such as Fun Fitness, Outdoor, Art, Clay, Lego and STEM.

This is a portrait of Jessica Isaacs.

Isaacs Named Dean of Instruction at SSC

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Professor of English Jessica Isaacs has been named the new Dean of Instruction at Seminole State College, effective July 15, 2024.

Isaacs has worked full-time at Seminole State College for the past 22 years. She has served as the Division Chair of the Language Arts and Humanities Division and played a pivotal role in the college’s reaffirmation of accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) in both 2020 and 2010.

“We have so many great opportunities for growth at SSC. As a senior faculty member in this new leadership role, I’m excited to share what I’ve learned, to support faculty any way I can and to help our students succeed,” Isaacs said.

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In this photo Seminole State College Director of Enrollment Management Edith Cathey (right) assists Madalyn Douthit (left), of Seminole, as she completes the scholarship application.

SSC Extends Scholarship Application Deadline Following FAFSA Delay

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Seminole State College has announced an extension of the scholarship application deadline for the Fall 2024 term to July 31, 2024. This decision follows the delay in the availability of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which has impacted many students’ ability to complete their financial aid applications on time.

The extended deadline provides prospective and current students additional time to apply for scholarships amid uncertainties caused by the FAFSA delay. The 2024-25 FAFSA was initially delayed due to a massive overhaul of the application, as required by Congress. As of June 21, the percentage of FAFSA completions by 2024 high school graduates was down 11.8 percent versus the class of 2023 at the same time last year, according to the National College Attainment Network.

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Posing for a photo are SSC employees who attended the national “Element451: Engage Summit” in Raleigh, North Carolina (pictured left to right) are Davis Kappele, Academic Advisor; Melanie Rinehart, Vice President of Finance, Grants and Enrollment; Edith Cathey, Director of Enrollment Management; Madisen Potter, Recruitment Specialist; and Caitlin Brown, Online Degree Navigator.

SSC Staff Receives National Training

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Members of the Seminole State College enrollment management team attended the national “Element451: Engage Summit” in Raleigh, North Carolina this week. The group received training on the specialized Customer Relations Module (CRM) software, which SSC uses for their recruitment, marketing and communication efforts. They also learned about ways to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to better engage with, support and conduct outreach to current and prospective students. SSC employees (pictured left to right) are Davis Kappele, Academic Advisor; Melanie Rinehart, Vice President of Finance, Grants and Enrollment; Edith Cathey, Director of Enrollment Management; Madisen Potter, Recruitment Specialist; and Caitlin Brown, Online Degree Navigator.

In this photo Seminole State College infielder Caden Powell rounds third base.

Trojan Infielder Named NJCAA National Baseball Player of the Year

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Seminole State College infielder Caden Powell, of Clinton, was recently named the 2024 NJCAA Division I National Baseball Player of the Year. The last time the SSC Trojans had a national player of the year was in 2008.

Powell had a standout performance this season, achieving a batting average of .502 with 109 hits and 104 RBIs. In 217 at bats, he recorded 32 homeruns, 17 doubles and 7 triples. Powell led the Trojans in runs scored, hits, RBIs, doubles, triples, homeruns and total bases.

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SSC Employee Retires after 35 Years at the College

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Pictured is Seminole State College Medical Laboratory Technology Professor Malinda Browning standing by a cake during her recent retirement reception.

Seminole State College Medical Laboratory Technology Professor Malinda Browning was honored at a retirement reception on June 20. Browning has worked at the College for 35 years. In that time, she has served as the Phlebotomy Program Director, the Medical Laboratory Clinical Coordinator, MLT Program Director and most recently as a faculty member for the MLT Program. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology at Indiana University and her master’s degree in Health Promotion Sciences at the University of Oklahoma.

Posing for a photo with Seminole State College Medical Laboratory Technology Professor Malinda Browning (Center) are Former MLT Program Director Perthena Latchaw (left) and current MLT Program Director Kelly Hankal (right.)

Former MLT Program Director Perthena Latchaw (left) and current MLT Program Director Kelly Hankal (right) joined Browning (center) at the reception to celebrate her retirement.

In this photo SSC Board of Regents Chair Kim Hyden (center right) poses with her fellow Regents (left to right) Ryan Pitts, Robyn Ready, Hyden and Marci Donaho.

SSC Freezes Tuition for Second Year in a Row

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At their meeting on June 20, the Seminole State College Board of Regents approved the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which includes a cost-of-living raise for employees and no increase to tuition.

During the meeting, President Lana Reynolds provided an update on personnel changes and end of the academic year campus activities.

The first two items on the agenda were the consideration of renewing the College’s Memorandum of Understanding with Gordon Cooper Technology Center for SSC’s Physical Therapist Assistant and Medical Laboratory Technology programs. Both programs hold their classes on GCTC’s Shawnee campus. The Board approved the MOU renewals.

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