The Seminole State College Board of Regents granted tenure to two faculty members, approved an increase to room and board rates and approved a resolution to support the current law regarding firearm restrictions on college campuses at their meeting on Feb. 16.
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A large delegation of campus and community leaders representing Seminole State College attended Higher Education Day at the Capitol in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Feb. 14. The event, sponsored by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, is held annually to demonstrate the value and importance of higher education in the state.
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Through a partnership between the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s Reach Higher program and Seminole State College, a scholarship is now available for adults who previously earned college credit and would like to return to complete their degree.
The Reach Higher Finish Line Scholarship was established to contribute to the economic development goals of the state of Oklahoma through providing in-demand degree options for working adults.
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Seminole State College freshman Emma Buchanan, of Stroud, recently attended the Nigh Institute Leadership Academy held in Oklahoma City.
Buchanan joined college students from across the state for the four-day academy from Feb. 4-7. Over the course of the event, Buchanan and her peers volunteered at the Oklahoma Regional Food Bank, enjoyed an OKC Thunder game, toured the Oklahoma City National Memorial, visited the Bob Funk Ranch and experienced the First Americans Museum.
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Two Seminole State College employees were recognized for their hard work and dedication during the monthly Seminole Chamber of Commerce Forum on Feb. 9. Assistant Professor of Mathematics Dr. Ricky Streight was honored as “Faculty Member of the Month” and Admissions and Record Specialist Jessica Guinn as “Staff Member of the Month.”
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Former Seminole State College baseball players, along with community supporters and members of the 2023 Trojan squad, gathered on the SSC campus Saturday, Feb. 4 for the annual Trojan Season Kick-Off Banquet. More than 200 guests attended the event.
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State Farm Insurance recently donated 25 laptops to Seminole State College’s laptop loan program. Seminole State Farm Agent and SSC Educational Foundation Trustee Darren Frederick identified the corporate grant program for the College and assisted with the application, resulting in the donation of the devices.
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Graduates of Seminole State College’s Physical Therapy Assistant program, which is housed at Gordon Cooper Technology Center, recently received the results of their licensure exams from the Oklahoma Medical Board. Continue reading “Physical Therapist Assistant Program Grads Achieve Perfect Pass Rate”
Seminole State College, like many institutions across the state, closed campus early on Tuesday as winter weather moved into the area.
Before campus closed, students braved the cold to attend class. The College reopened mid-morning on Wednesday.