Holdenville resident Jack Sherry has been appointed by Gov. Kevin Stitt as a member of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE). His appointment was recently confirmed by the Senate, and he will be sworn in at the State Regents’ June 25 meeting. Sherry will serve a nine-year term that expires in May 2029, replacing Regent Toney Stricklin. Continue reading “Former SSC Educational Foundation Board Trustee Appointed as New State Regent”
Seminole State College received official notification Monday from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of its “Reaffirmation of Accreditation” that will continue until 2029-2030. This ten-year accreditation was the result of a multi-year preparation of a self-study Assurance Review. The process culminated in a site visit by an HLC team in late February. Additionally, the accreditation announcement requires no mid-cycle reviews or special reports. No interim monitoring was recommended. Continue reading “SSC Receives Ten-Year Accreditation”
Seminole State College will hold its’ 87th Commencement Ceremony virtually on Friday, May 8, at 10:30 a.m. Continue reading “SSC Will Conduct Virtual Commencement Ceremony on May 8”
Seminole State College will hold its’ 87th Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 8, for students completing coursework requirements for their degree programs. Due to the Campus’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic, traditional Commencement Exercises scheduled in the Raymond Harber Field House on the campus of Seminole State College have been cancelled. Instead, the graduation ceremony will be held virtually at the original time of 10:30 a.m. on the College’s website, sscok.edu. Continue reading “SSC Set to Hold Virtual Commencement Ceremony”
Seminole State College has received an allocation of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund that is being provided by the U.S. Department of Education through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act to assist students in the amount of $580,000. Continue reading “SSC to Offer Relief Funds to Students through CARES Act”
The namesake of Seminole State College’s E.T. Dunlap Student Union is setting a good example by wearing a personal protective mask during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bronze bust of Dunlap is displayed in the Union which was built in 1972 and named in honor of the long-time Oklahoma Chancellor of Higher Education. Dunlap was an educator and Oklahoma Legislator who served over 20 years as Chancellor. While the Seminole State College physical campus remains closed to the public, operations – including enrollment for the summer and fall terms – are continuing. For more information, call 405-382-9950 or click on the college’s website at www.sscok.edu
Seminole State College has decided to extend the online delivery of courses through the summer term in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We are optimistic that our society and our campus may be able to return to some normalcy in the coming months but understand that it is not prudent to delay decisions and planning for the summer term,” SSC President Lana Reynolds said.
The summer term begins May 11. Enrollment is currently open for both summer and fall enrollment.
“While we are excited about the growth and development of our online delivery of courses, we know that one of our biggest strengths at Seminole State College is our ability to connect through face-to-face interaction. We believe this time has allowed us all to develop creative and innovative ways of doing things,” President Reynolds said.
If you are interested in summer enrollment at SSC, you may fill out an online enrollment application at sscok.edu. For any questions or concerns, please contact the College’s admissions team at 405-382-9797 or advising@sscok.edu.
Seminole State College recently donated medical supplies to SSM Health St. Anthony – Shawnee to assist with COVID-19 preparations at the hospital. Continue reading “SSC Makes Donation to SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital of Shawnee”
Seminole State College will continue with the online delivery of instruction through the end of the spring semester in light of the coronavirus outbreak.
“We have been constantly monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and are working to keep our students and employees safe, while continuing to provide quality service and instruction,” SSC President Lana Reynolds said.
In accordance with actions taken at other colleges and universities in the state, as well as other recommended health precautions, SSC will close campus to the public beginning March 30 until further notice. Buildings and offices will remain accessible to employees who need to be on campus to handle essential functions. The college will continue to restrict the number of personnel on campus, but employees will continue to handle student and public inquiries remotely by email and phone.
Computer labs in the David L. Boren Library will remain open to provide needed technology access for students who may not have it. The SSC Food Pantry, also located in the Boren Library, will remain open for students and employees.
SSC will not hold its traditional graduation ceremony this spring. Instead, the College is exploring virtual options to honor students for the completion of their degrees.
“We’re currently working on a digital solution so we can still recognize our graduates for their tremendous accomplishments,” President Reynolds said.
Once details for the virtual ceremony are finalized, the College will provide an update to its graduating class of 2020.
Campus housing has been closed since before Spring Break and will remain closed for the semester. Arrangements are being coordinated through Student Affairs and Housing to allow students to collect their belongings in a limited, structured method. The College is discussing several options regarding providing credits and pro-rated refunds for room and board. These will be considered on a case-by-case basis and will be based on many factors, including financial aid status.
“I realize this will continue to be a transition for all of us, and there are still many questions to be answered. However, I know our campus will work together to tackle these challenges as they arise. I am so very proud to be a part of this college, and to work with its outstanding faculty, staff and students. We will get through this together,” President Reynolds said.
Students may check campus announcements regarding the College’s response to COVID-19 at www.sscok.edu/covid19/covid.html.
The Seminole State College Educational Foundation Executive Committee has decided to cancel its Annual Spring Recognition Banquet, which was originally scheduled to occur on April 30. Additionally, the campus reception scheduled to honor former employees being recommended to the SSC Board of Regents to receive Emeritus status has been postponed to a later date.
In compliance with sanctions on large gatherings and other recommended precautions in light of the coronavirus pandemic, the College will not proceed with either event this spring.
“We hope to be able to reschedule the Spring Recognition Banquet for a later date, possibly in the fall. This will give us the opportunity to properly recognize those who we had planned to honor next month,” SSC President Lana Reynolds said.
Seminole State College has shifted to electronic delivery methods of instruction for all of its courses to help safeguard student and employee health. Students may check campus announcements regarding the College’s response to COVID-19 at www.sscok.edu/covid19/covid.html.