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Pictured, Seminole State College Educational Foundation Trustee and Vision Bank President and CEO Steve Bagwell (left) recently donated several prints of artwork by Kelly Haney and other items to SSC. SSC Talent Search Advisor Damaris Haney (center), the daughter of Kelly Haney, and President Lana Reynolds (right) accepted the donation on behalf of the College.

Bagwell and Horne Families Make Donation to SSC

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Seminole State College Educational Foundation Trustee and Vision Bank President and CEO Steve Bagwell (left) recently donated several prints of artwork by Kelly Haney and other items to SSC. SSC Talent Search Advisor Damaris Haney (center), the daughter of Kelly Haney, and President Lana Reynolds (right) accepted the donation on behalf of the College. The items donated were part of the late Bill Horne’s private collection. In addition to Haney’s work, the donated items included prints from artist George Montgomery, famous for his depiction of the American West, and a headdress that was gifted to Horne by Haney in the 1970s. Horne, Bagwell’s father-in-law, was a member of the Vision Bank Board of Directors and an honorary Chief of the Methodist Indian Mission of Oklahoma. Haney served as a State Representative, a State Senator and Chair of the Appropriations committee – as well as in tribal government. The Enoch Kelly Haney Center on SSC’s campus carries his name as a tribute to his efforts to bring funding to the College. The donated works of art will be displayed in the Haney Center alongside many other pieces by the artist.

SSC Students are shown participating in hands on learning in the Physical Therapist Assistant lab.

SSC Physical Therapist Assistant Program to Host Meet and Greet

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Seminole State College will host a meet and greet event for students interested in enrolling in the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program on Feb. 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Gordon Cooper Technology Center campus in Shawnee.

At the meet and greet, prospective students will have the opportunity to meet faculty and graduates, explore the field of physical therapy, learn about job opportunities, received in-depth information on the program’s degree plan and learn about how to pay for the program.

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SSC Professor Delivers Presidents’ Day Presentation

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Pictured, Seminole State College Professor of Government Jeffrey Christiansen speaks to students, faculty, staff and community members at an event honoring Presidents’ Day at the College on February 16 in the Utterback Ballroom.

Seminole State College Professor of Government Jeffrey Christiansen speaks to students, faculty, staff and community members at an event honoring Presidents’ Day at the College on February 16 in the Utterback Ballroom. This year’s presentation was titled “Dwight D. Eisenhower: Solider and Statesman,” and focused on the 34th president’s early life, military service during the Second World War and his time in the Oval Office.

Following the Seminole State College Board of Regents Meeting on Feb. 15, regents and college employees toured the wellness center to see the progress on its construction. Pictured (left to right): Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Bill Knowles, Regent Robyn Ready and Regent Curtis Morgan.

SSC Board of Regents Ratifies Name of Trojan Baseball Field

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The Seminole State College Board of Regents approved a resolution to support the current law regarding firearm restrictions on college campuses and ratified the naming of the Trojan home baseball field at their meeting on Feb. 15.

During her report to the Board, President Lana Reynolds discussed campus events, personnel changes, progress on the Wellness Center Construction project and legislative activities.

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SSC Talent Search Students Cheer on the Thunder

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Pictured are members of the SSC Talent Search/FOCUS Program as they attended the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Sacramento Kings game on Feb. 11.

The SSC Talent Search/FOCUS Program attended the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Sacramento Kings game on Feb. 11. Forty-four staff and students representing 10 different area high schools were able to enjoy the 127-113 Thunder win from the catered Sonic Patio suite. For more information about the Talent Search Program, please visit sscok.edu/sponsored-grant-programs/talent-search or call 405-382-9709.

Pictured left to right are Seminole High School student Nehemiah Harge and SSC student Mahaylia Harge as they cheer on the Thunder on Feb. 11.
Seminole High School student Nehemiah Harge and SSC student Mahaylia Harge cheer on the Thunder on Feb. 11.
Pictured are December graduates of the Seminole State College nursing program.

SSC Nursing Grads Achieve Perfect Pass Rate

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December 2023 graduates of the Seminole State College nursing program recently achieved a 100 percent pass rate on their National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).

The NCLEX is an exam used to determine if recently graduated nursing students are safe to practice. Nurses are required to pass the NCLEX to earn licensure and legally practice nursing. In 2022, the Oklahoma Board of Nursing reported that the average pass rate of the NCLEX in the state was 78.67 percent, while the national average was 79.93 percent.

“We are so proud of the hard work and determination of these students,” SSC President Lana Reynolds said. “Our nursing faculty equip our graduates with the knowledge, skills and values they need to provide high-quality care to their patients.”

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SSC Professor of Government Jeffrey Christiansen delivers a presentation at SSC.

Life and Legacy of Eisenhower to Be Discussed at SSC Event

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Seminole State College will host its annual Presidents’ Day event on Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. in the Utterback Ballroom, located just inside the Enoch Kelly Haney Center. This year’s event will feature a presentation by Professor of Government Jeffrey Christiansen titled “Dwight D. Eisenhower: Soldier and Statesman.” The event is free and open to the public.

“Few stories of the ‘American Dream’ can compare to that of Dwight David Eisenhower,” Christiansen said. “He was born to humble circumstances, but he would eventually graduate from the United States Military Academy, rise to the five-star rank of General of the Army, command Allied forces in the largest amphibious assault in human history during the Second World War, lead one of the country’s most prestigious institutions of higher learning and be elected President of the United States in a landslide—twice.”

Christiansen has worked at SSC for 15 years. In addition to being a Professor of Government, he serves as Vice Chair of the Social Sciences division. He also is the coordinator of the College’s Constitution Day program, a faculty sponsor of the SSC Shooting Sports Club and volunteers as a judge at The Academy of Seminole’s annual History Fair each spring.

For more information about the event, visit sscok.edu or contact Christiansen at j.christiansen@sscok.edu.

SSC Leadership Students Volunteer at the Boys and Girls Club in Wewoka

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The Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class poses for a group photo during their trip to the Boys and Girls Club of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma.

The Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class spent time learning from the leaders at the Boys and Girls Club of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma. Students went through a typical afternoon at the Club to prepare to volunteer with children who attend on a weekly basis.

Pictured, Charity Hair, Seminole, and Holden Bradford, Oklahoma City, face off in an enthusiastic rock, paper, scissors battle royale while their teams cheer them on waiting for their turn.

Charity Hair, Seminole, and Holden Bradford, Oklahoma City, face off in an enthusiastic rock, paper, scissors battle royale while their teams cheer them on waiting for their turn.

State Regents Meet at SSC, Tour Campus

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Pictured is SSC President Lana Reynolds as she greeted the Regents and made a presentation on the college’s history, academic initiatives, community impact, partnerships, athletics and opportunities for students.

The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE) held a regular meeting at Seminole State College (SSC) on Feb. 1. The meeting was part of the OSRHE’s ongoing effort to visit and learn more about the state’s public colleges and universities. SSC President Lana Reynolds greeted the Regents and made a presentation on the college’s history, academic initiatives, community impact, partnerships, athletics and opportunities for students.

Pictured (left to right) OSRHE Chair Jack Sherry, Parker and Oklahoma State System of Higher Education Chancellor Allison Garrett.

SSC Student Government Association President Benjamin Parker, of Shawnee, spoke with the state regents about his experiences at the college. Pictured (left to right) OSRHE Chair Jack Sherry, Parker and Oklahoma State System of Higher Education Chancellor Allison Garrett.

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