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This photo is a portrait of Daniel Clerke.

USA Esports Team Manager Daniel Clerke to Speak at SSC

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Seminole State College will host Daniel Clerke, National Team Manager for USA Esports, for a presentation titled “Beyond the Game: Leadership, Competition and Careers in Esports” from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, in the Jeff Johnston Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.

Clerke will take attendees behind the scenes of competitive esports, exploring the leadership, competition and career opportunities that have emerged as the industry has grown. He has spent 14 years building championship teams at the professional and collegiate levels. His teams have earned more than $11 million in prize winnings, captured world championships in Call of Duty and Smite and won 24 collegiate national championships.

Clerke currently serves as National Team Manager for USA Esports as the organization prepares to represent the United States at the Esports Nations Cup. In that role, he oversees operational aspects of the national team program, including the selection of game coaches and coordination of competitive rosters.

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SSC Delivers More than 700 Textbooks to Concurrent Students

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In this photo, SSC GEAR UP Lead Coordinator Leah Martin (left) delivers textbooks to Wetumka High School Counselor Randi Bellinger.

SSC GEAR UP Lead Coordinator Leah Martin (left) delivers textbooks to Wetumka High School Counselor Randi Bellinger. As the fall semester began this week, Seminole State College delivered more than 700 textbooks to 420 concurrent students at 38 area high schools. The books were funded through the Scott Empowerment Fund, established following philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s $17 million unrestricted gift to the SSC Educational Foundation.

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SSC to Offer Math Refresher Course for Parents

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This photo is a portrait of Dr. Linda Goeller.
Dr. Linda Goeller

Seminole State College will offer “Math 4 Parents,” a community course designed to help parents and grandparents build confidence when assisting children with math homework, on Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Room 102 of the Enoch Kelly Haney Center.

The course will be led by SSC Vice President Emeritus Dr. Linda Goeller, a former mathematics professor at the College. The practical refresher will focus on math skills commonly encountered by students in fourth through sixth grades.

Topics will include addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, fractions, decimals, basic algebra and basic geometry. Participants will also have an opportunity to bring questions about concepts they may have encountered while helping children with homework.

The goal of the course is to give parents and grandparents a stronger understanding of foundational math concepts and greater confidence when working through assignments with students.

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SSC Extends Office Hours for Fall Semester Start

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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SSC Nursing Students Prepare for Fall Semester

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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.

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Five Reasons to Enroll Concurrently at SSC

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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.

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SSC Readies Campus for Aug. 17 Start

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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.

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