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”→
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.
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.
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. Linda Goeller
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”→
Denmark students Nichlas Bentzon, Simon Kristensen and
Lasse Kristensen, who are participating in an educational exchange program with
Seminole State College, visit the Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum in Seminole
on Tuesday. The students toured the museum and stopped to play at the
WaterWorks exhibit.
Blowing Bubbles
Visiting Denmark student Emma Egholm explores the bubble
station during a visit to the Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum this week.
The Seminole State College Board of Regents convened Aug. 15 for their monthly meeting. The Board held an election of officers, approved a revision to a non-discrimination policy and reviewed and approved institutional documents related to the College’s mission. Continue reading “SSC Board of Regents Appoints New Officers”→
