Pictured (left to right): SSC Students Jolena Hardin of Holdenville, Audra Williams of Tecumseh and Sara Thompson of Allen were named the highest scoring team during a recent NCLEX preparation event at Mercy Hospital of Ada.

SSC Nursing Students Score Highest at NCLEX Event

January 25, 2023January 30, 2023Josh Hutton

Seminole State College nursing students recently joined peers from across the state for a night of food, comradery and preparation for the National Council Licensure Examination at Mercy Hospital of Ada. The NCLEX is an exam all nursing students must take to become a registered nurse. The students learned tips for breaking down questions and passing the exam.

During the events of the night, students were asked questions regarding their knowledge of nursing. SSC students Jolena Hardin of Holdenville, Audra Williams of Tecumseh and Sara Thompson of Allen were named the highest scoring team. Each of the three students won $200 to cover the cost of their NCLEX.

“I’m so proud of these outstanding women. They have put in the hard work it takes to become a register nurse, and it shows.” SSC Nursing Instructor Brenda Hudson said.

This is a graphic created, showing former SSC graduates during the commencement ceremony for 2022..

Fall Honor Roll Recognizes SSC Students

January 24, 2023January 26, 2023Josh Hutton

Seminole State College has released the names of honor roll students for the 2022 fall semester. Three separate honor rolls recognize students for their academic achievements.

The President’s Honor Roll is comprised of students who maintain a perfect 4.0 grade-point-average in at least 12 credit hours of coursework.

Students named to the Vice President’s Honor Roll must have a 3.5 grade-point-average or better and no grade below a “C”.

The Part-Time Students’ Honor Roll is for students who maintain a 3.5 grade-point-average with no grade below a “C” in at least six, but less than 12 college credit hours.

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PTA students Paige Risenhoover (center) and Megan Whited (right) discuss the application of Kinesio Tape to prospective student Monse Ortiz from Shawnee High School.

Physical Therapist Assistant Program Hosts Meet and Greet

January 21, 2023January 23, 2023Josh Hutton

The Seminole State College-Gordon Cooper Technology Center Physical Therapist Assistant program held a meet and greet for prospective students on Jan. 19 on the GCTC campus in Shawnee. Attendees met with faculty, current students and graduates of the program to learn more about the field of physical therapy. Through the partnership between SSC and GCTC, students who enroll in the program can complete their core curriculum at SSC and participate in the technical portion at GCTC. Career opportunities were also discussed at the event.

To learn more about the PTA program, visit sscok.edu or contact PTA Program Director Shakira Stafford at 405-273-7493 ext. 2214 or s.stafford@sscok.edu.

(Pictured left to right): PTA Program Director Shakira Stafford, PTA students Christopher Howell, Megan Whited, Matt Ramirez, Paige Risenhoover, Summer Ralson and Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education Peggy Newman greeted attendees at the meet and greet on Jan. 19 at Gordon Cooper Technology Center in Shawnee.

Pictured is Seminole State College President Lana Reynolds.

SSC Board of Regents Extend President’s Contract

January 19, 2023January 23, 2023Josh Hutton

The Seminole State College Board of Regents met Jan. 19 to discuss proposed repairs to the Ben and Bonnie Walkingstick Student Services Center and to review the terms of President Lana Reynolds’ employment. The College’s annual Year-in-Review publication was also unveiled during the meeting.

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Seminole State College administrators, Regents, Foundation Trustees, local community leaders, legislators and students pose for a group photo as they show their support for the College at the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s Southeast Region Legislative Briefing at Pete’s Place in Krebs on January 12.

SSC Participates in Southeast Oklahoma Legislative Tour

January 17, 2023January 23, 2023Josh Hutton

Seminole State College hosted area colleges at the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s Southeast Oklahoma Legislative Briefing at Pete’s Place in Krebs on January 12. SSC attended the event with a delegation of state legislators.

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Panel Presents on Human Trafficking Awareness at SSC

January 13, 2023January 13, 2023Josh Hutton

Seminole State College hosted a panel on human trafficking awareness on Jan. 12 in the Jeff Johnston Fine Arts Auditorium. More than one hundred SSC students, employees, community members and area high school students attended the event. Panelists for the morning session included Co-Founder and Director of Communications and Development of the Dragonfly Home Melissa Eick, Drug Intelligence Officer for the Oklahoma region of the Texoma-High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas program Mike Hoskins and Chief Agent for the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics Craig Williams. The event was sponsored by the SSC Help Center and the Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women.

Karrisa Hodge addresses the crowd at a panel on human trafficking awareness on Jan. 12 during the Seminole Chamber of Commerce forum luncheon.

Another panel on the subject was held during the Seminole Chamber of Commerce forum luncheon on Jan. 12. Karrisa Hodge (pictured), the President and founder of Missing Murdered Indigenous Women Chahta, and Melissa Eick, Director of Communications and Development of the Dragonfly Home, presented during the luncheon and answered questions

from the community.

Faculty Return to Campus, Spring Semester Begins Monday at SSC

January 6, 2023January 13, 2023Josh Hutton

Instructors are shown being welcomed to the winter in-service training on Friday, Jan. 6 in the Enoch Kelly Haney Center on campus by President Lana Reynolds.

Seminole State College faculty returned for winter in-service training on Friday, Jan. 6 in the Enoch Kelly Haney Center on campus. Instructors were welcomed to the event by President Lana Reynolds and training sessions were held throughout the day. The spring semester will begin Monday, Jan. 9 and enrollment is open through Jan. 13.

This is a poster for the panel discussion on human trafficking awareness that will be presented in two separate programs Thursday, Jan. 12 on the campus of Seminole State College. The poster includes event information found in the article.

Human Trafficking Awareness to be Discussed at SSC, Forum

January 6, 2023January 6, 2023Josh Hutton

A panel discussion on human trafficking awareness will be presented in two separate programs Thursday, Jan. 12 on the campus of Seminole State College. A program for SSC students, SSC employees and area high school students will be held at 9:30 a.m. in the Jeff Johnston Fine Arts Auditorium. The event is free, open to the public and being held in honor of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

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SSC Advisor Carmen Hutchins (left) helps Tianah Tucker, of Shawnee, enroll for the Spring Semester.

SSC Extends Office Hours as Students Enroll for Spring

January 3, 2023January 6, 2023Josh Hutton

Seminole State College’s spring semester is set to begin Monday, Jan. 9. Special extended office hours will take place to provide students extra time and flexibility to enroll for the 2023 spring semester. While classes begin Jan. 9, enrollment remains open for the spring semester through Jan. 13.

Extended enrollment hours will be 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Jan. 5; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7.

For help with enrollment, students may visit with advisors in person inside the Walkingstick Student Services Center – located just on Highway 9 on the south side of campus – or call 405-382-9797. Current students may enroll with their assigned academic advisor.

In addition to the regular term courses, SSC also offers online, 8-week, evening and Saturday courses. Class schedules are available on the College’s website at sscok.edu.

For more information on classes or enrollment at SSC, contact the SSC Admissions Office at 405-382-9230 or admissions@sscok.edu. Prospective students looking to enroll in SSC 100 percent online degree program may call 405-382-9577 or email online@sscok.edu.

SSC Delivers Holiday Cards to VA Hospital

December 14, 2022December 14, 2022Josh Hutton

Starting on Veterans Day, November 11 through Nov. 30, SSC students, faculty, staff, community supporters, and administration signed thank you and happy holiday messages on festive cards, which in turn were delivered to veterans in the VA Hospital in Oklahoma City. This year more than 200 cards were signed with heartfelt notes of appreciation and holiday cheer.

In this photo, Professor of History Marta Osby (right), who initiated this project and overseas it annually, delivers the Holiday Cards to Chief Melissa Overfield (left), who is in charge of Voluntary Services at the VA Hospital in OKC.

Professor of History Marta Osby (right), who initiated this project and overseas it annually, delivered the cards to Chief Melissa Overfield (left), who is in charge of Voluntary Services at the VA Hospital in OKC.

Ms. Overfield expressed her thanks on behalf of the patients and those who volunteer at the hospital.

Professor Osby said, “This project is so appreciated by the veterans and is a small way spread some holiday cheer while sharing our heartfelt appreciation for their sacrifices and service. How fortunate we are to all veterans at this special time of year and always.”