Members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class helped students register to vote in honor of National Voter Registration Day on Sept. 22. PLC students set up six tables across campus, encouraged their peers to participate in the upcoming election and gave away t-shirts to anyone who registered. (Pictured) Jenna Harrison, of Shawnee, guided students through the process at her station in Tanner Hall.
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 sophomore Taryn Washburn, of Shawnee, was recently named the Outstanding Social Sciences student for the 2019-2020 academic year. The Seminole State Educational Foundation honors one student from each of the College’s five divisions at its annual Spring Recognition Banquet. Due to restrictions on large gatherings in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s event has been postponed, but each student will be recognized at a later date. Continue reading “SSC Recognizes Outstanding Social Sciences Student”
Prague High School senior Jaycee Johnson, of Paden, recently received the Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges President’s Scholarship to attend Seminole State College. Continue reading “Prague Student Receives Scholarships to SSC”
Seminole State College Vice President for Fiscal Affairs Tony Crouch started his final day at the College April 24 with farewell gifts – including a book of photos and good wishes from his colleagues and friends in the community. Crouch has accepted an administrative position at a four-year private college in Kansas. Crouch began working at SSC in March of 2018. His career spans more than 20 years in higher education.
“It has been a great experience for me, and the comment book will be treasured. Your words are the most powerful gift I can receive,” Crouch said. Continue reading “SSC Bids Farewell to Vice President for Fiscal Affairs”
Seminole State College Basketball Head Coach Don Tuley honored the Seminole County Ministerial Alliance with the Crusaders in the Community Award at halftime during the men’s basketball game on Feb. 27 at the Raymond Harber Field House. The award was established three years ago to honor local African Americans making a difference. The award is given during Black History Month each year. The Ministerial Alliance was selected for its commitment to fundraising in an effort to provide scholarships to SSC students. Pictured (l-r) Coach Tuley, Reginald Woods, Calissa Woods, Marilyn Guient, Willie Guient, Wilma Berry, Regina Robison, John Berry, Shelly Brown, Darrell Brown, Reginald Wright and Frank Washington.
Seminole State College Assistant Professor of English Dr. Andrew Davis recently completed his doctoral program at Oklahoma State University.
Dr. Davis completed his PhD in English with an emphasis in Screen Studies from OSU in December. Continue reading “SSC Professor Completes Doctoral Program”
The Seminole State College Leadership Development Class recently donated 30 personal hygiene bags to the college’s food pantry on campus. Each bag included a toothbrush, toothpaste, bar of soap and deodorant. In addition, the group donated over 50 containers of toilet paper and boxes of tissue along with 9 dozen packages of canned meat, macaroni and cheese and noodles. “This is such an important project because it provides vital food and other supplies to those in our campus community faced with challenging times. It is a great opportunity for our students specifically to see how these contributions impact the lives of their peers,” said Marta Osby, SSC Professor of History. If you are interested in giving to the SSC food pantry or volunteering, you may contact Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Bill Knowles at b.knowles@sscok.edu or 405-382-9272.
The Seminole State College Board of Regents approved the appointment of Dr. Linda Goeller to the position of Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs at a special meeting on Nov. 12.
Dr. Goeller is in her 11th year at the College, where she has served as a Division Chair in the past and most recently as a Professor of Mathematics and Coordinator of Institutional Effectiveness.
Dr. Goeller earned her doctorate in Professional Studies/Mathematics Education from Oklahoma State University, her master’s in Mathematics Education from Northeastern State University, and her bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Oklahoma State University.
She has served on a number of Faculty Senate and Mathematics Division committees. She also has served as the co-chair of the Oklahoma State Regents Higher Education Mathematics Task Force.
Last April, Dr. Goeller was selected to receive the Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty Award at the 2019 American Association of Community Colleges annual convention in Orlando, Florida. The award is given nationally to individuals who demonstrate a passion for classroom learning, show a willingness to support students both inside and outside of the classroom, and go above and beyond what is required to ensure the academic success of their students.
She is also active in the community of Seminole. She is a graduate of Leadership Seminole, a member of the Seminole Chamber of Commerce, a volunteer with the Seminole Humane Society, and currently serves as President of the Seminole Rotary Club. She and her husband Mark are active members of the Immanuel Baptist Church.
“We are very fortunate to have someone of Dr. Goeller’s caliber willing to step into this role at such a critical time. I believe she will bring expertise, excitement and integrity to this office,” President Lana Reynolds said.
The previous Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Larry Guerrero notified the College of his intention to resign his position due to personal reasons in early November. Board members in attendance were Curtis Morgan, Ryan Franklin, Kim Hyden, Paige Sherry and Marci Donaho. The next regularly scheduled Board meeting will take place on Thursday, Dec. 12.
The Seminole State College Educational Foundation hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on campus for the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex on Nov. 7 at the Utterback Ballroom located within the Enoch Kelly Haney Center. More than 250 people were in attendance at the event.
The first phase of the complex will include a Trojan baseball stadium and field, training facility, lighting, artificial turf, area landscaping, site dirt preparation, restrooms, snack bar, press box, parking, and a youth multi-use field that can be used for baseball, softball or soccer. Continue reading “Groundbreaking for New SSC Sports Complex Draws Large Crowd”