SSC Joins Applied Technology Statewide Collaborative Program

The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE) recently approved a request from Seminoles State College and ten other institutions to offer an Associate of Applied Science in Applied Technology. The statewide pilot collaborative program provides a degree completion mechanism for adult learners who have received an industry-recognized credential, earned previous college credit in a technical field or require specialized interdisciplinary training.

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SSC Wipes Outstanding Balances on Student Accounts

Seminole State College is clearing the outstanding balance on more than 660 student accounts through direct scholarships. This move was made possible through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II) monies the College received to offset financial difficulties created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The College is committing $715,000 of these federal funds to clear account balances students incurred for tuition and fees during the pandemic.

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SSC Student-Athletes Receive Academic All-American Honors

Forty student-athletes and six athletic teams at Seminole State College have been recognized for their outstanding academic achievements this year by the National Junior College Athletic Association. The NJCAA All-American Student Athlete Awards are divided into the three groups based on grade point average – First Team requires a 4.0 GPA, Second Team requires a GPA between 3.80 and 3.99, and Third Team requires a GPA between 3.60 and 3.79.

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SSC Women’s Soccer Coach Named Coach of the Year

Seminole State College Trojan Soccer Head Coach Daniel Hill was recently named the 2021 NJCAA Region II Coach of the Year. Hill has led his team to a win-loss record of 13-1 this season. Pre-season predictions placed the Trojans at seventh in the Nation. The team finished the regular season as conference champions and Region II Tournament champions.

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SSC Graduate Selected for Climate Research Internship

Seminole State College graduate Asa Samuels will begin his internship through the Haskell Environmental Research Studies (HERS) program at the University of Kansas on June 6. The HERS program prepares tribal college students for graduate school and helps students meet the challenges of climate and environmental change. The paid internship spans eight weeks in Lawrence, Kansas. Students spend six weeks in the classroom learning about climate change and developing individual research projects. For the final two weeks, interns conduct independent research at the University of Kansas, Haskell Indian Nations University or in the field. During the academic year, HERS interns will have several opportunities to present their research at professional meetings, workshops and symposia across the country.

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SSC Hosts Send-Off for Soccer Team

Seminole State College hosted a send-off for its women’s soccer team on May 31 outside of the Raymond Harber Field House. The team is traveling to Evans, Georgia to compete in the NJCAA Division I Women’s Soccer National Championship. Gift bags and snacks were given to the players. Community members and SSC employees were on site to show their support and bid the team farewell.

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SSC to Host Kids on Campus Summer Camps

Seminole State College will begin hosting its annual Kids on Campus Summer Camps on June 7. SSC camps provide an opportunity for children to learn new skills, explore new interests and make new friends. The College offers instruction provided by faculty, staff, and local area educators that have expertise in their field and love working with children. June Camp offerings include: Ceramics (Pottery), Picasso Art, Minecraft Gaming, Screen Printing (register early to order t-shirts used in camp), Legos, and Weaving. All camps are designed for grade-school age children (K-6th grades). Lego Camp is appropriate for even younger children (4-5 years old). Children can register for multiple camps. All camps are two weeks long, Monday-Thursday (eight days) and cost $79, with the exception of Picasso Art Camp, which is one week (four days) and costs $49. June camps begin Monday, June 7th and end Thursday, July 1st.

To sign up, click Kids on Campus Summer Class Camps under “Announcements” on the College’s website, sscok.edu. For more information, call Stephen Brooks, Business and Industry Coordinator at 405-382-9261.