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Pictured (left to right): PTA Program Director Shakira Stafford, Class of 2023 PTA graduates Matt Ramirez, Chris Howell, Megan Whited, Summer Ralston and Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education Peggy Newman.

Physical Therapist Assistant Program Achieves 100 Percent Pass Rate

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Graduates of Seminole State College’s Physical Therapist Assistant program recently achieved a 100 percent pass rate on their licensure exams from the Oklahoma Medical Board.

This marks the second year in a row for SSC’s PTA program to achieve a perfect pass rate.

“This cohort demonstrated true grit and resilience throughout the program and into their clinical experiences. We received excellent feedback from our clinical partners regarding their performance and expect that they will all have bright careers in the field of physical therapy,” Shakira Stafford, SSC PTA Program Director, said.

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SSC Educational Foundation Hosts Golf Tournament Fundraiser

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Pictured is an ariel view of cars and golf carts lined up and ready to hit the course during the Seminole State College Educational Foundation's 27th Annual Golf Tournament at the Jimmie Austin Golf Course.

The Seminole State College Educational Foundation hosted its 27th Annual Golf Tournament at the Jimmie Austin Golf Course in Seminole Sept. 29. This year’s event raised nearly $30,000 for student scholarships and campus capital projects. A total of 94 players, comprising 24 corporate teams, took to the links to show their support for the College.

Pictured, SSC Rural Business and Resources Director Danny Morgan and SSC Educational Foundation Chair Lance Wortham look on as Seminole City Manager Steve Saxon tees off.

SSC Rural Business and Resources Director Danny Morgan and SSC Educational Foundation Chair Lance Wortham look on as Seminole City Manager Steve Saxon tees off.

Pictured (left to right) SSC Educational Foundation Trustee Jim Hardin, SSC Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Bill Knowles and Foundation Trustee Doug Humphreys prepare hot dogs and brats for participants at the event.

Pictured (left to right) SSC Educational Foundation Trustee Jim Hardin, SSC Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Bill Knowles and Foundation Trustee Doug Humphreys prepare hot dogs and brats for participants at the event.

Pictured is NASNTI Director Kay Wallace (right) with “Killers of the Flower Moon” author David Grann (left) at a campus event on Sept. 21.

SSC NASNTI Program Awarded Supplemental Grant

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Seminole State College’s Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institutions (NASNTI) program has been awarded a supplemental grant award of $150,694. The grant proposal was written by NASNTI Director Kay Wallace and includes several initiatives to promote Native American language and culture.

“We are thrilled to receive this supplemental grant award,” Wallace said. “These initiatives will help us promote Native American language and culture and provide our students with unique opportunities to learn about their heritage.”

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SSC and ECU Come Together to Discuss Higher Ed Partnerships

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Pictured (left to right) are: Dr. Sarah Peters, ECU Associate Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies; Dr. Amanda Estey, SSC Vice President for Academic Affairs; Darrell Morrison, ECU Executive Vice President for Administration and Finance; Melanie Rinehart, SSC Vice President for Fiscal Affairs; ECU President Wendell Godwin; SSC President Lana Reynolds; ECU President Emeritus Hargrave; Dr. Bill Knowles, SSC Vice President for Student Affairs and Dr. Denver Stickrod, ECU Vice President of Enrollment Management.

Administrators from East Central University and Seminole State College met this week in Seminole to discuss possible collaborations, partnerships and opportunities for shared services between their institutions. The meeting was organized by former ECU President John Hargrave who serves as a Trustee for the SSC Educational Foundation. Pictured (left to right) are: Dr. Sarah Peters, ECU Associate Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies; Dr. Amanda Estey, SSC Vice President for Academic Affairs; Darrell Morrison, ECU Executive Vice President for Administration and Finance; Melanie Rinehart, SSC Vice President for Fiscal Affairs; ECU President Wendell Godwin; SSC President Lana Reynolds; ECU President Emeritus Hargrave; Dr. Bill Knowles, SSC Vice President for Student Affairs and Dr. Denver Stickrod, ECU Vice President of Enrollment Management.

College Presidents from Arkansas and Oklahoma Convene in Seminole

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Pictured left to right are: Kyle Stafford, NEO; Ron Ramming, Connors; Tim Faltyn, Murray State; Janet Wansick, Eastern; Phillip Wilson, University of Arkansas - Rich Mountain; Jena Marr, Redlands; Lana Reynolds, Seminole State College; John Hogan, National Park, Arkansas; Chad Wigington, Western; Steve Rook, Arkansas State University – Three Rivers; and Clark Harris, Northern.

Presidents from 11 colleges in Arkansas and Oklahoma met in Seminole last week to conduct the business of the National Junior College Athletic Association Region II. The group discussed future conferences, sports playoff sites; NIL policies and organizational structure and leadership. Pictured left to right are: Kyle Stafford, NEO; Ron Ramming, Connors; Tim Faltyn, Murray State; Janet Wansick, Eastern; Phillip Wilson, University of Arkansas – Rich Mountain; Jena Marr, Redlands; Lana Reynolds, Seminole State College; John Hogan, National Park, Arkansas; Chad Wigington, Western; Steve Rook, Arkansas State University – Three Rivers; and Clark Harris, Northern.

Seminole Police Department officers as pictured as they enter SSC’s Tanner Hall. The officers assisted in an active shooter and shelter in place drill on Sept. 21.

SSC and Seminole Police Partner for Active Shooter Training

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Seminole State College employees participated in an active shooter and shelter in place training session on Sept. 22. Two training drills were held in partnership with the Seminole Police Department.

On the morning of the training, classes were dismissed. The first session took place in Tanner Hall, where faculty and staff spread out in classrooms across the building. At 9:00 a.m., a campus alert was issued through text messages, emails and desktop notifications. Employees locked the doors to each classroom.

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The Devil, The Osage and a Cruel Conspiracy: Author Shines Light on Dark History at SSC Event

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Pictured, hundreds of attendees gathered in SSC’s Jeff Johnston auditorium to hear Grann present on his work.
Hundreds gathered in SSC’s Jeff Johnston auditorium to hear Grann present on his work.
Pictured, prior to his presentation, Grann meets with SSC faculty and students at a reception in the Boren Library.
Prior to his presentation, Grann met with SSC faculty and students at a reception in the Boren Library.
“Killers of the Flower Moon” author David Grann presents on his writing and research at Seminole State College on Sept. 21.
“Killers of the Flower Moon” author David Grann presents on his writing and research at Seminole State College on Sept. 21.
Grann (right) autographs a copy of his nonfiction novel for SSC Student Government President Benjamin Parker (left).
Grann (right) autographs a copy of his nonfiction novel for SSC Student Government President Benjamin Parker (left).
SSC President Lana Reynolds (left), Grann (center) and Seminole Nation Chief Lewis Johnson pose for a photo following the event.
SSC President Lana Reynolds (left), Grann (center) and Seminole Nation Chief Lewis Johnson pose for a photo following the event.

“Killers of the Flower Moon” author David Grann presented his research and writing process to a capacity crowd inside Seminole State College’s Jeff Johnston Auditorium on Sept. 21. The event was sponsored by the Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institutions federal grant program. Students, employees, tribal leaders and community members listened as the writer spoke about the journey of crafting the book, which began with a tip from a historian friend about the Osage Nation Museum.

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