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SSC Prepares for Fall Semester with Employee In-Service Event

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Seminole State College faculty and staff pose for a group photo.

Seminole State College hosted its annual in-service event for all full-time employees on Aug. 9 in preparation for the fall semester, beginning Aug. 14. This year’s theme was “Together We Grow.”

In this picture, SSC President Lana Reynolds welcomes employees to the colleges annual in-service event.

SSC President Lana Reynolds welcomed employees, discussed accomplishments of the last year and talked about upcoming campus events.

In this picture, Captain Dalton Jackson, of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Police Department, speaks to SSC employees about campus safety and what steps to take in an active shooter situation.

Captain Dalton Jackson, of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Police Department, spoke to SSC employees about campus safety and what steps to take in an active shooter situation.

SSC GEAR UP students Benjamin Foster (left) and Mandy Primeaux (right) attended the Youth Leadership Summit in San Fransisco, California, from July 16-19.

SSC GEAR UP Students Attend Youth Leadership Summit

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Two Seminole State College GEAR UP students were selected to attend the 2023 Youth Leadership Summit (YLS) in San Francisco, California, from July 16-19.

The two students, Benjamin Foster of Prague and Mandy Primeaux of Wewoka, joined 150 of their peers from across the country at the summit. The students and GEAR UP staff were able to experience and tour many cultural and historical sites, including San Francisco’s Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf, Alcatraz Prison, the Golden Gate Bridge and more.

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SSC’s Concurrent Enrollment Aids High School Students’ Higher Education Journey

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Abby (left) and Hannah (right) Ridley, of Tecumseh, earned both their high school diplomas from The Academy of Seminole and their associate degrees from Seminole State College in May of 2023. Enrollment is still open at SSC with classes set to begin Aug. 14.
Abby (left) and Hannah (right) Ridley, of Tecumseh, earned both their high school diplomas from The Academy of Seminole and their associate degrees from Seminole State College in May of 2023. Enrollment is still open at SSC with classes set to begin Aug. 14.

There is still time for high school juniors and seniors to enroll in concurrent classes at Seminole State College before the fall semester begins on Aug. 14, with late enrollment open until Aug. 18. Concurrent enrollment helps students earn college credit hours before their high school graduation.

“We place tremendous emphasis on partnerships with local high schools, ensuring that our concurrent students receive the necessary resources and support to thrive academically,” Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Bill Knowles said. “With concurrent enrollment, high school students can effectively prepare for their future goals while earning valuable dual credit.”

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SSC STEM Faculty Attend Symposium on Addressing the Needs of Variable Learners

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Seminole State College STEM Division Chair and Associate Professor of Mathematics Emily Carpenter (left) and Assistant Professor of STEM Melissa Bryant (right) attended the ninth annual CAST UDL Symposium from July 31 to Aug. 1 in Denver, Colorado. UDL, or Universal Design for Learning, is a framework for addressing the educational needs of diverse and variable learners. The goal of UDL is to eliminate inequities in education. Carpenter and Bryant’s attendance and professional development at the event was made possible through the SSC Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institution (NASNTI) federal grant program.

Seminole State College STEM Division Chair and Associate Professor of Mathematics Emily Carpenter (left) and Assistant Professor of STEM Melissa Bryant (right) attended the ninth annual CAST UDL Symposium from July 31 to Aug. 1 in Denver, Colorado. UDL, or Universal Design for Learning, is a framework for addressing the educational needs of diverse and variable learners. The goal of UDL is to eliminate inequities in education. Carpenter and Bryant’s attendance and professional development at the event was made possible through the SSC Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institution (NASNTI) federal grant program.

Pictured, SSC Admissions Clerk Jessica Guinn assists a student with the admissions process at SSC.

SSC Extends Office Hours Ahead of Aug. 14 Start Date

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With the fall semester beginning Aug. 14, Seminole State College will hold extended enrollment hours to cater to prospective and returning student schedules from Aug. 7 to Aug. 12.

During the week of Aug. 7, 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.

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An Army National Guard recruiter speaks with SSC students during a career and transfer fair last fall. The College is now offering textbook waivers to Oklahoma National Guard members who qualify for the state’s Educational Assistance Program.

Oklahoma National Guard Members Receive Tuition and Textbook Assistance at SSC

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Members of the Oklahoma National Guard will now have the cost of their tuition, fees and textbooks covered when attending Seminole State College. Beginning with the fall semester, which starts Aug. 14, SSC is extending textbooks waivers to add to the benefits members of the National Guard receive through the Oklahoma National Guard Educational Assistance Program (EAP).

“In appreciation of their service, we wanted to extend textbook waivers to students who qualify for EAP. We want to ease the financial burden of obtaining course materials,” SSC Vice President for Fiscal Affairs Melaine Rinehart said.

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SSC Talent Search’s Annual Camp Provides Learning Experiences and Adventure for High School Students

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Forty-seven 9th and 10th graders from 15 different area schools pose for a group photo during the Seminole State College Talent Search/FOCUS annual residential camp on the College’s campus.

From July 10 to July 13, the Seminole State College Talent Search/FOCUS grant program held their annual residential camp on the College’s campus. Forty-seven 9th and 10th graders from 15 different area schools were in attendance and were able to experience team building, leadership exercises, cultural activities and outdoor adventures.

Talent Search/Focus students pose for a photo at Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma after watching a live performance.

During the camp, Talent Search/Focus students toured and watched a performance at the Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma.

Pictured in life jackets, several members of the Seminole State College Talent Search/FOCUS grant program prepare for white water rafting at Riversport OKC.

Students also enjoyed white water rafting at Riversport OKC (pictured) and a trip to Frontier City. For more information about the Talent Search Program, please visit http://www.sscok.edu/sponsored-grant-programs/talent-search/ or call 405-382-9709.

SSC Web and Multimedia Coordinator Brooks Nickell (left), Director of Community Relations Kim Pringle (center) and Communications Coordinator Josh Hutton (right) won eight awards, including Best of Show, at the Oklahoma College Public Relations Association conference at the Downstream Resort and Casino in Quapaw on July 10.

SSC Public Relations Team Wins Top Prize in Statewide Competition

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Seminole State College’s public relations team won Best of Show at the Oklahoma College Public Relations Association (OCPRA) annual conference at the Downstream Resort and Casino in Quapaw on July 10. The team won the top prize for their “Together We Grow” brand campaign, which centers around interviews with students, alumni, faculty and community partners. More than 500 entries were submitted in the competition from higher education institutions across Oklahoma.

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SSC Hosts Annual Summer Camps for Kids

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Seminole State College recently hosted its annual Kids on Campus Summer Camp from June 26 to June 29. The camp provided an opportunity for children (K-6th grades) to learn new skills, explore new interests and make new friends. Pictured students participate in the art and screen-printing camp.

Seminole State College recently hosted its annual Kids on Campus Summer Camp from June 26 to June 29. The camp provided an opportunity for children (K-6th grades) to learn new skills, explore new interests and make new friends. Pictured students participate in the art and screen-printing camp.

The College offered instruction provided by faculty, staff and local area educators that have expertise in their field. June camps included: ceramics (pictured) art and screen-printing, Lego and the culinary arts.

The College offered instruction provided by faculty, staff and local area educators that have expertise in their field. June camps included: ceramics (pictured) art and screen-printing, Lego and the culinary arts.

A new addition to this year’s Kids on Campus Summer Camp was culinary camp. Pictured, members of the Great Western Dining team taught attendees basic culinary skills and showed them how to make their own sweet treats.

A new addition to this year’s Kids on Campus Summer Camp was culinary camp. Members of the Great Western Dining team taught attendees basic culinary skills and showed them how to make their own sweet treats.