Category Faculty & Staff

Chamber of Commerce Honors Two SSC Employees

Josh Hutton
In this photo Director of Human Resources Holly Wilson-Byrd (left) as the Staff Member of the Month and Assistant Professor of Microbiology Amanda Soward (right) pose for a photo after being recognized.
The Seminole Chamber of Commerce recognized Director of Human Resources Holly Wilson-Byrd (left) as the Staff Member of the Month and Assistant Professor of Microbiology Amanda Soward (right) as the Faculty Member of the Month at their Forum on Dec. 12.

Two Seminole State College employees were recognized for their dedication and service during the Seminole Chamber of Commerce Forum on Dec. 12. Assistant Professor of Microbiology Amanda Soward was honored as Faculty Member of the Month, and Director of Human Resources Holly Wilson-Byrd was named Staff Member of the Month.

The Seminole Chamber of Commerce Education Committee, along with the Lions Club and Kontoor Brands/Wrangler, recognize SSC employees several times during Forum each year. Individuals are nominated from across the campus and chosen by SSC administrators to receive the honor.

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SSC Provides Christmas Gifts to Local Children

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In this photo, pictured (left to right): freshman Kennedy Hudgins of Seminole, Academic Affairs Administrative Assistant Tina Morris, Student Affairs Administrative Assistant Toni Wittman and freshman Aubree Wilkins of Earlsboro, pose for a photo with gifts for 25 children in need. These gifts were donated by SSC employees through the Angel Tree program.

Seminole State College employees and students recently participated in the Angel Tree program, providing gifts to 25 children in need through the Salvation Army and the Oklahoma Department of Human Services. The SSC community purchased clothing and toys, carrying on a tradition of giving the college began in 1997. Pictured (left to right): freshman Kennedy Hudgins of Seminole, Academic Affairs Administrative Assistant Tina Morris, Student Affairs Administrative Assistant Toni Wittman and freshman Aubree Wilkins of Earlsboro.

SSC Employees Attend Women in Higher Ed Conference

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Posing for a group photo, left to right are Amanda Thomas, Amanda Glasgow, Rachelle Jones, Yahnah Factor, Michelle Pruitt, Anna Skender, Mechell Downey, Melanie Rinehart, Edith Cathey, Tina Savage, Alesha Hill, Dr. Nilmini Senaratne, Angela Hardo, Tina Morris, Damaris Haney, Kay Wallace, Jessic Isaacs, Alecia Bailey and Calvonis Prentice.

Twenty Seminole State College employees attended the Oklahoma Women in Higher Education Fall 2024 Conference at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond on Nov. 22. The full-day agenda included sessions on topics such as leadership development, work-life balance, empowerment, leveraging AI for success, mentorship and prioritizing self-care. Pictured left to right are: Amanda Thomas, Amanda Glasgow, Rachelle Jones, Yahnah Factor, Michelle Pruitt, Anna Skender, Mechell Downey, Melanie Rinehart, Edith Cathey, Tina Savage, Alesha Hill, Dr. Nilmini Senaratne, Angela Hardo, Tina Morris, Damaris Haney, Kay Wallace, Jessic Isaacs, Alecia Bailey and Calvonis Prentice.

In this photo, Presidents Ruth Jackson, Langston University; Lana Reynolds, SSC; and Diana Lovell, Southwestern Oklahoma State University pose for a photo.

Presidents Ruth Jackson, Langston University; Lana Reynolds, SSC; and Diana Lovell, Southwestern Oklahoma State University participated in a Presidents’ Panel discussion to open the conference. The session was moderated by OKWHE State Chair Elect Dr. Melissa Brevetti.

Pictured posing with their awards are Custodian Carmen Wright (left) the Staff Member of the Month and Assistant Professor of Math Cullen Birney (right) the Faculty Member of the Month at their Forum on Oct. 10

Chamber of Commerce Honors Two SSC Employees

Josh Hutton

Two Seminole State College employees were recognized for their dedication and service during the Seminole Chamber of Commerce Forum on Oct. 10. Assistant Professor of Math Cullen Birney was honored as Faculty Member of the Month, and Custodian Carmen Wright was named Staff Member of the Month.

The Seminole Chamber of Commerce Education Committee, along with the Lions Club and Kontoor Brands/Wrangler, recognize SSC employees several times during Forum each year. Individuals are nominated from across the campus and chosen by SSC administrators to receive the honor.

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Pictured are Professional Staff Member of the Year Tina Savage, Faculty Member of the Year Emily Carpenter and Classified Staff Member of the Year Dwayne Castle posing for a photo after being recognized for their achievements by SSC President Lana Reynolds at the Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges Conference held on Oct. 4 at Tulsa Community College.

SSC Employees Recognized at Statewide Conference

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Three Seminole State College employees were honored at the 57th annual Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges Conference held on Oct. 4 at Tulsa Community College. During the event, STEM Division Chair Emily Carpenter was named SSC Faculty Member of the Year, Talent Search-West Advisor Tina Savage was named Professional Staff Member of the Year and Maintenance Technician Dwayne Castle was named Classified Staff Member of the Year.

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Pictured left to right are Assistant Professor of English Paul Juhasz, Director of the Rural Business and Resources Center Danny Morgan, Admissions Clerk and VA School Certification Officer Stacey Foster, Director of NASNTI Kay Wallace, Softball Head Coach Amber Flores and Women’s Soccer Head Coach Dan Hill.

SSC Honors Six Employees for Outstanding Achievements at Fall In-Service

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At the Fall 2024 Employee In-Service held at Seminole State College on Aug. 14, six employees were recognized for their outstanding contributions during the previous academic year. Themed “Building Brighter Tomorrows,” the In-Service event celebrated these individuals in a special segment titled “Stargazing,” which spotlighted their achievements.

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In this photo, SSC students sit at a table in class and work on an assignment.

SSC Extends Office Hours Ahead of Aug. 19 Start Date

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With the fall semester beginning Aug. 19, Seminole State College will hold extended enrollment hours to cater to prospective and returning student schedules from Aug. 12 to Aug. 17.

During the week of Aug. 12, SSC will provide guided campus tours, along with complimentary t-shirts and popcorn for attending students. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to participate in a raffle with the chance to win either a $250 or $500 tuition waiver. The drawing for the raffle is scheduled to take place at 1 p.m. on Aug. 12.

Special extended office hours will be offered in admissions, the online degree office, financial aid, advising, testing, the business office and the bookstore. These extended hours will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Aug. 12 and 13. However, the offices will be closed during the morning of Aug. 14 for faculty and staff in-service and will reopen from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. On Aug. 15 and 16, offices will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The extended hours enrollment event will conclude on Aug. 12, with offices open to prospective students from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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In this photo, pictured left to right, Director of Communications Josh Hutton, Director of Community Relations Kim Pringle and Web and Multimedia Coordinator Brooks Nickell pose for a photo with the two awards they received at the 2024 Oklahoma College Public Relations Association annual conference in Tulsa.

SSC PR Team Wins Awards at State Conference

Josh Hutton

The Seminole State College Public Relations team was honored with two awards at the annual Oklahoma College Public Relations Association conference, held from July 14-16 at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center in Tulsa.

Director of Communications Josh Hutton and Web and Multimedia Coordinator Brooks Nickell took home an award in the Special Publications category for their work on SSC’s 2023 Annual Report. Nickell shot and edited photos and Hutton wrote the copy and designed the publication.

“The Annual Report highlights campus events, student life, academic programs, the institution’s finances and the achievements of our students, faculty and staff. It’s always a major undertaking, but after it has been compiled, it’s always amazing to see what our campus community can accomplish in the span of a year,” Hutton said.

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