Category Campus Life

SSC Launches TimelyCare Platform to Expand Mental Health and Wellness Support

Josh Hutton
In this photo, A phone showing the TimelyCare app is the central focus.
With the start of the fall semester, SSC is now offering free virtual health support to all students.

Seminole State College has launched TimelyCare, a virtual health and well-being platform that gives SSC students 24/7 access to care at no cost and without traditional insurance barriers, delivered by licensed physicians and counselors in all 50 states.

Students can use TimelyCare on a phone or other device to get on-demand or scheduled medical care, TalkNow for immediate emotional support, mental health counseling by appointment (up to six sessions each academic year), health coaching, basic needs assistance, care navigation, a peer support community and digital self-care resources.

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SSC Kicks Off Fall Semester with Welcome Week Events

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In this photo, SSC students walk across campus during the first week of Fall semester.

With classes beginning Aug. 18 for the fall semester, Seminole State College welcomed students back to campus. Each day, SSC Student Activities offered free programming for students to enjoy as part of “Welcome Week,” including Waffles on a Stick, a welcome-back barbecue with an esports demo, a photo booth for back-to-school pics and do-it-yourself air plants.

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SSC Welcomes New Students at Orientation

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In this photo, Students fill the Jeff Johnston Auditorium during Seminole State College’s New Student Orientation on Aug. 16.
Students fill the Jeff Johnston Auditorium during Seminole State College’s New Student Orientation on Aug. 16. The program introduced campus technology, financial aid and student support resources, and offered time to connect with faculty and staff. Classes began at SSC on Aug. 18, but enrollment remains open through Aug. 22.
In this photo, SSC Student Support Services/SSS STEM Director Jana Wilson-Byrd (left) and President Lana Reynolds (right) welcomed students as the New Student Orientation event began.
SSC Student Support Services/SSS STEM Director Jana Wilson-Byrd (left) and President Lana Reynolds (right) welcomed students as the New Student Orientation event began.
In this photo, Seminole State College faculty and staff are shown on stage performing “Pick Your Professor,” a game-show skit where a student interviews professors to find the best fit for their learning style.
“Pick Your Professor,” a game-show skit where a student interviews professors to find the best fit for their learning style, takes the stage during New Student Orientation on Aug. 16. Pictured, from left: Director of Communications Josh Hutton, Student Support Services Tutor Shannon Bennett, Assistant Professor of Business and Education Brad Schatzel, Student Support Services Advisor Megan Goff and Director of Community Relations Kim Pringle.

Summer Courses Begin Next Week at SSC

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In this photo, incoming SSC freshman pose for a group photo with their scow cones.
Summer classes at Seminole State College begin Monday, May 19. Enrollment remains open for the first session through May 22. A second session starts June 2, with enrollment open through June 5.

Summer courses begin Monday, May 19, at Seminole State College. The enrollment period for the first slate of summer courses remains open through May 22. The second slate of summer courses begins June 2 with enrollment through June 5. Course offerings and application information can be found on the College’s website, sscok.edu.

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Students Complete President’s Leadership Class Program at SSC

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In this photo, pictured, seated, left to right are: Ricky McCullough, Del City; Daphne Lamoureux, Seminole; Cooper Hamilton, Tahlequah; Amberlynn Mathews, Seminole; Logan Hill, Piedmont; Clayton Moore, Norman; and Cole Girard, Piedmont. Pictured, standing, are SSC President Lana Reynolds and Director of Community Relations and PLC sponsor Kim Pringle.

Seven Seminole State College sophomores in the President’s Leadership Class (PLC) were recognized for completing their two-year commitment to the scholarship program during a luncheon on May 5 with (pictured, standing) SSC President Lana Reynolds and Director of Community Relations and PLC sponsor Kim Pringle. The PLC program offers students opportunities to develop leadership skills through both academic and extracurricular experiences. Members of the program volunteer within the community and assist with numerous campus events throughout the academic year. Students completing the program (pictured, seated, left to right) are: Ricky McCullough, Del City; Daphne Lamoureux, Seminole; Cooper Hamilton, Tahlequah; Amberlynn Mathews, Seminole; Logan Hill, Piedmont; Clayton Moore, Norman; and Cole Girard, Piedmont.

SSC Interscholastic Meet Draws More than 900 Students

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In this photo, students from across the state gather inside the E.T. Dunlap Student Union at Seminole State College during the 51st annual Interscholastic Meet on March 27.
Students from across the state gather inside the E.T. Dunlap Student Union at Seminole State College during the 51st annual Interscholastic Meet on March 27. More than 900 students from 30 high schools competed in academic and art contests throughout the day.

Students from 30 high schools across the state competed in Seminole State College’s 51st annual Interscholastic Meet on March 27. More than 900 students attended the event. 

Individual entries were separated into two divisions. Division I was composed of students from schools classified as 3A, 4A and 5A. Students from 2A and A class schools competed in Division II. 

Exams were administered to students in 15 different subject areas during morning and early-afternoon testing sessions. Four art categories were offered as well: sculpture, painting, drawing and best in show. The top three winners within each art category and the top five winners in each academic subject were awarded medals. 

A trophy was awarded to the top school in each division based on accumulation of points and medal placing. Morris High School was the Division I Sweepstakes Champion. Tecumseh High School was the runner-up. In Division II, The Academy of Seminole was the Sweepstakes Champion, and Strother High School earned runner-up.

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SSC NASNTI Program Secures $157,000 Supplemental Grant

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Pictured is Licensed Professional Counselor Stephanie Hassell, who will provide free mental health counseling to Seminole State College students through the supplemental grant.
Licensed Professional Counselor Stephanie Hassell will provide free mental health counseling to Seminole State College students through the supplemental grant.

The Seminole State College Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institutions (NASNTI) federal grant program was recently awarded a supplemental grant, totaling $157,500. The funding will support an array of initiatives at the college, including mental health services, faculty training and enhancements to the Computer Science curriculum.

The grant includes $60,000 designated for mental health initiatives, ensuring accessible counseling support for SSC students. Licensed Professional Counselor Stephanie Hassell, an SSC alumna, will provide free counseling sessions for students every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Room 103 of the Boren Library. Hassell specializes in treating trauma, anxiety and depression. Counseling will be available both in-person and online, and SSC students will also gain access to customized mental health videos on topics like stress and anxiety management through the SSC mobile app.

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Mobile Petting Zoo Makes Stop at SSC

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In this photo, students and employees interact with the animals of The Little Bitty Acres Mobile Petting Zoo.

The Little Bitty Acres Mobile Petting Zoo brought a wide variety of animals to Seminole State College on Sept. 18. Students and employees interacted with the animals in the courtyard outside of the E.T. Dunlap Student Union. The event was hosted by SSC Campus and Activities.

In this photo, SSC Adjunct Professor of Earth Sciences Kevin Blackwood and his daughters, Ember and Everly, play with baby goats at the event.

SSC Adjunct Professor of Earth Sciences Kevin Blackwood and his daughters, Ember and Everly, play with baby goats at the event.