Category Academics

Long Represents SSC at Nigh Leadership Academy

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Seminole State College freshman Melanie Long, of Mustang, attended the Nigh Institute Leadership Academy held in Oklahoma City from Feb. 1-4.

In this photo, SSC freshman Melanie Long, of Mustang, meets with former Governor George Nigh and former First Lady of Oklahoma Donna Nigh during the four-day Nigh Leadership Academy in Oklahoma City.

SSC freshman Melanie Long, of Mustang, meets with former Governor George Nigh and former First Lady of Oklahoma Donna Nigh during the four-day Nigh Leadership Academy in Oklahoma City.

Long joined college students from across the state for the four-day academy, where she participated in a variety of leadership activities, networking events and community service projects. The academy’s itinerary included a volunteer service project at the Oklahoma Regional Food Bank, a visit to the First Americans Museum, a tour of the Oklahoma City National Memorial, a tour of the Express Personnel and the Clydesdale Ranch and an opportunity to attend an Oklahoma City Thunder game.

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SSC Physical Therapist Assistant Program to Host Meet and Greet, Virtual Info Sessions

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In this photo, Seminole State College’s Physical Therapist Assistant program Director Shakira Stafford speaks at last spring’s pinning ceremony for graduates of the program from the ceremony stage.
Seminole State College’s Physical Therapist Assistant program will welcome guests at a meet and greet on Feb. 20 at Gordon Cooper Technology Center. (Pictured) PTA Director Shakira Stafford speaks at last spring’s pinning ceremony for graduates of the program.

Seminole State College will host an in-person meet and greet event and two virtual information sessions for students interested in enrolling in the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program. The in-person event will take place on Feb. 20 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Gordon Cooper Technology Center campus in Shawnee, while the virtual sessions will be held on Feb. 12 and Feb. 19 from 12 to 1 p.m. Prospective students may register for the virtual session in advance by visiting sscok.edu.

At the meet and greet, prospective students will have the opportunity to connect with faculty and program graduates, explore the field of physical therapy, learn about job opportunities, and receive in-depth information about the program’s curriculum and financial aid options. The virtual session will provide an accessible way for students to learn about the program from the comfort of their homes.

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Fall Honor Roll Recognizes SSC Students

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In this photo, an ariel view of students crowding the courtyard on SSC's campus is shown.
Seminole State College has recognized 394 students for their academic achievement in the fall 2024 semester by naming them to the President’s, Vice President’s and Part-Time Honor Rolls.

Seminole State College has released the names of honor roll students for the 2024 fall semester. Three separate honor rolls recognize students for their academic achievements.

The President’s Honor Roll is comprised of students who maintain a perfect 4.0 grade-point-average in at least 12 credit hours of coursework.

Students named to the Vice President’s Honor Roll must have a 3.5 grade-point-average or better and no grade below a “C”.

The Part-Time Students’ Honor Roll is for students who maintain a 3.5 grade-point-average with no grade below a “C” in at least six, but less than 12 college credit hours.

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Spring Semester Begins Soon at SSC, Enrollment Remains Open

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In this photo, an ariel view of the courtyard on SSC's campus is shown full of students.
Seminole State College is currently enrolling students for the spring semester. Spring courses begin Jan. 13, 2025.

The Seminole State College spring semester will begin on Monday, Jan. 13. Enrollment remains open for new and returning students looking to take advantage of SSC’s variety of degree programs and class formats.

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SSC Participates in Southeast Oklahoma Legislative Briefing

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Posing for a group photo, Seminole State College employees, Regents, Foundation Trustees, local community supporters, legislators and students show their support at the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s Southeast Region Legislative Briefing at Pete’s Place in Krebs on Dec. 3.
Seminole State College employees, Regents, Foundation Trustees, local community supporters, legislators and students show their support at the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s Southeast Region Legislative Briefing at Pete’s Place in Krebs on Dec. 3.

Seminole State College participated in the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s Southeast Oklahoma Legislative Briefing on Dec. 3 at Pete’s Place in Krebs. SSC was joined by delegations from other higher education institutions and state legislators for the event.

The program featured Sean Burrage, the new Chancellor of the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, who officially assumed his role as the system’s 10th Chancellor on Dec. 2. Chancellor Burrage outlined the State Regents’ 2025 legislative agenda, emphasizing initiatives aimed at advancing education and workforce training for adult learners.

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Area Schools Attend High School Visit Day at SSC

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In this photo, a large group of local area high school students, seated in the Jeff Johnston Auditorium, are shown in attendance at the annual High School Visit Day on Nov. 12.

Seminole State College welcomed students to campus for its annual High School Visit Day on Nov. 12. Nearly 200 students attended the event from Bethel, Bowlegs, Carl Albert, Davenport, Epic Charter Schools, Eufaula, Graham-Dustin, Holdenville, Jim Thorpe Academy, Macomb, McLoud, New Lima, North Rock Creek, Okemah, Paden, Prague, Sasakwa, Seminole, Shawnee, Strother, Stroud, Tecumseh and Wewoka. Students enjoyed interactive breakout sessions, a campus tour scavenger hunt and a complimentary lunch.

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Oklahoma Board of Nursing Approves SSC’s Appeal, Lifting Admission Restrictions

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Seminole State College nursing faculty and staff pose for a celebratory photo after the Oklahoma Board of Nursing’s decision to allow the institution to admit new students. Pictured (left to right): Assistant Professor Ann Benson, Assistant Professor Brenda Hudson, Assistant Nursing Program Director Damaila Lester, Office Manager Julie Mathews, Health Sciences Division Chair Dr. Misty Gray, Assistant Professor Miranda Stewart, Assistant Professor Jessica Shelburne, Assistant Professor Christine Clay, Academic Advisor Carmen Hutchins.
Seminole State College nursing faculty and staff celebrate the Oklahoma Board of Nursing’s decision to allow the institution to admit new students. Pictured (left to right): Assistant Professor Ann Benson, Assistant Professor Brenda Hudson, Assistant Nursing Program Director Damaila Lester, Office Manager Julie Mathews, Health Sciences Division Chair Dr. Misty Gray, Assistant Professor Miranda Stewart, Assistant Professor Jessica Shelburne, Assistant Professor Christine Clay, Academic Advisor Carmen Hutchins.

Seminole State College has announced the reinstatement of admissions to its nursing program following the Oklahoma Board of Nursing’s approval of an appeal on Nov. 14. The decision comes after the program was placed on conditional status in November 2023 due to three consecutive years of low student pass rates on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) in 2020, 2021 and 2022. This restriction prohibited the college from admitting new students but did not impact those already enrolled.

The college’s successful appeal reflects a year-long effort to address the program’s challenges, including significant curriculum updates, the construction of a new state-of-the-art simulation lab and enhanced benchmarking for students. The program had a successful site visit by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN) in September of 2024, which confirmed the program’s improvements. SSC’s cumulative NCLEX pass rate for 2024 has risen to 88 percent, compared to the state average of 87 percent..

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SSC Representatives Attend Oklahoma Academy Town Hall

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Amberlynn Mathews, a sophomore at Seminole State College, was selected as one of only eight student participants from across Oklahoma to attend the 2024 Oklahoma Academy Town Hall. This marks the second time that an SSC student has been chosen for this honor.

Pictured (left to right): SSC Social Sciences Division Chair Jeffrey Christiansen, President Lana Reynolds, sophomore Amberlynn Mathews and SSC Rural Business and Resource Center Director Danny Morgan attended the 2024 Oklahoma Academy Town Hall in Tulsa from Oct. 27 to Oct. 30.
Pictured (left to right): SSC Social Sciences Division Chair Jeffrey Christiansen, President Lana Reynolds, sophomore Amberlynn Mathews and SSC Rural Business and Resource Center Director Danny Morgan attended the 2024 Oklahoma Academy Town Hall in Tulsa from Oct. 27 to Oct. 30.
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In this photo, students wait to meet with enrollment management staff at SSC.

Enrollment Opens for Spring Semester at SSC

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Seminole State College has officially opened enrollment for the upcoming spring semester, inviting current and prospective students to secure their courses. To support adult learners exploring educational opportunities, SSC will host two enrollment events outside regular office hours.

The first event, Reach Higher: Reconnect, will take place on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Walkingstick Student Services Center. Attendees can enjoy free food, goodie bags, door prizes, and a range of student services, including degree audits, financial aid guidance, and career counseling.

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