Seminole State College is preparing to open a food pantry for students this fall. The College is currently gathering non-perishable food items and monetary donations to ensure its inventory will meet student needs.
In order to sustain the availability of food for students, SSC has partnered with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. According to the Regional Food Bank, Oklahoma is the sixth hungriest state in the United States. Continue reading “SSC to Open Food Pantry for Students This Fall”
Former NASA Commander Dr. John Herrington spoke to students, faculty, staff and community members at an event hosted by Seminole State College’s Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institutions program on campus Aug. 15.
Dr. Herrington took to the stage in the Jeff Johnston auditorium to share his story about dropping out of college, finding his purpose, returning to his studies and chasing his dream of space travel. A member of the Choctaw tribe, he became the first enrolled member of a Native American tribe to fly in space in 2002.
The Seminole State College Board of Regents convened Aug. 15 for their monthly meeting. The Board held an election of officers, approved a revision to a non-discrimination policy and reviewed and approved institutional documents related to the College’s mission. Continue reading “SSC Board of Regents Appoints New Officers”
Seminole State College students (l-r) Maddie Keiper, of Cromwell, and Jai Gilbert, of Wewoka, enjoy snow cones on Aug. 13 during a “Welcome Week” event sponsored by the campus chapter of the Baptist Collegiate Ministry.
SSC student Mylee Wells, of Shawnee, takes a break between classes to enjoy a sweet treat during a “Welcome Week” event.
Former Seminole State College Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Mark Ames, along with several other college retirees, helped guide new students last week during SSC’s extended office hours. Dr. Ames retired from the College in 2016. Enrollment at SSC remains open through Friday, Aug. 16.
The first day of the fall semester brought a flood of new students to the Seminole State College campus on Aug. 12. Faculty and staff organized their annual “First Day Experience” and set up stations around campus to welcome students and pass out snacks and bottled water. Vice President for Fiscal Affairs Tony Crouch (right) helps a student locate her classroom Continue reading “Classes Begin at SSC”
Sophomore members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class welcomed freshmen PLC members to campus on Friday as part of a special orientation session prior to the start of classes. Sophomore member Nathan Weeks of Wetumka (left) visits with freshman Jacob Pratt of Bethel (right) during an icebreaker game of bingo.
Sophomore PLC helped the freshmen members get acquainted with campus during a photo scavenger hunt Friday. PLC students Callen Golloway of Blanchard, Kelsey Edminsten of Okemah, Jenny Chen of Tecumseh and Brandon Jones of Seminole stand together in front of the Dan and Andrea Boren Center on campus.
During the PLC scavenger hunt, Sydney McClaskey of Tecumseh, Jace Wallace of Elmore City and Tiffany Maxey of Catoosa pose under a gazeebo in Cook Commons at SSC.
Seminole State College’s Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institutions program will host NASA Commander Dr. John Herrington on Thursday, Aug. 15 at the Jeff Johnston Auditorium from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Continue reading “NASA Astronaut to Speak at SSC NASNTI Event”
The Seminole State College Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institutions program hosted its orientation event for first-year tribal students on Aug. 6. Students and their families enjoyed a complimentary breakfast sponsored by Seminole Nation Food Distribution and listened to presentations on the NASNTI program, the availability of tutoring and mentoring services on campus and received words of encouragement from the NASNTI Tribal Advisory Board. Continue reading “SSC NASNTI Program Hosts First-Year Tribal Students Orientation Event”
Faculty and staff at Seminole State College celebrated the beginning of the new academic year with an in-service program built around the theme “HLC Matters to Me” in preparation for the college’s upcoming Higher Learning Commission visit in February, 2020. Employees gathered Thursday morning for a group photo wearing shirts with an image specially designed for this year’s activities.
Guest speaker Dr. Nelson Soto, a provost at Union Institute and University in Cincinnati, Ohio, visited with campus employees on Wednesday to discuss the accreditation process. As a Site Team Reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission, he gave advice on how to be prepared and what to expect during the visit.
As part of the 2019 In-Service activities, Seminole State College employees enjoyed lunch together followed by a trivia game with questions focused on HLC. Pictured is SSC Business and Education Division Chair and game-show host Brad Schatzel checking the answers written on the board of each team.