Two Seminole State College employees were recognized for their hard work and dedication during the monthly Seminole Chamber of Commerce Forum on Dec. 9. Assistant Professor of English Dr. Andrew Davis was honored as “Faculty Member of the Month” and Advisor for Student Support Services Sarah Ledford as “Staff Member of the Month.”
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SSC Board of Regents Approve Purchase of Cooling Tower and Update to Drug-Free Policy
The Seminole State College Board of Regents met Dec. 9 to update a policy regarding a drug-free workplace, approve a bid to replace a heat and air system and ratify the 2022-2023 academic calendar.
Continue reading “SSC Board of Regents Approve Purchase of Cooling Tower and Update to Drug-Free Policy”SSC’s Night at the Lights Draws Large Crowd
Seminole State College hosted its annual “SSC Night at the Lights” event Dec. 6 at Magnolia Park in Seminole. Local families enjoyed the community Snowman Wonderland light display, as well as cookies and hot chocolate provided by the College. Holiday arts and crafts packets were handed out to families. SSC student athletes joined in the fun by coloring with children in attendance inside the Reynolds Wellness Center.
Continue reading “SSC’s Night at the Lights Draws Large Crowd”SSC Delivers Holiday Cards to VA Hospital
From Veterans Day, November 11, through Dec. 3, Seminole State College students, employees and community supporters signed thank you and holiday messages on festive cards and delivered the cards this week to veterans in the VA Hospital in Oklahoma City.
Continue reading “SSC Delivers Holiday Cards to VA Hospital”SSC’s LPN to RN Online Degree Program Receives Accreditation
The Seminole State College Nursing Program’s LPN to RN online degree program was recently accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. In August, the Oklahoma Board of Nursing approved the online option.
Continue reading “SSC’s LPN to RN Online Degree Program Receives Accreditation”SSC and Workforce Oklahoma Partner to Provide Winter Clothing
The Seminole State College Employment Readiness Program and the Workforce Oklahoma are providing hats, scarves, gloves and socks for those in need at their shared location in downtown Seminole. The clothing items are arranged on a Christmas tree outside of the Employment Readiness office and available to the public. The clothing items were donated by a YouTube crocheting community, SSC and Workforce employees.
Continue reading “SSC and Workforce Oklahoma Partner to Provide Winter Clothing”SSC Organizations Host Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs
Seminole State College has recently developed a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force to address needs and goals of the campus. The task force is led by President Lana Reynolds and includes many faculty, staff and students. Continue reading “SSC Organizations Host Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs”
November Students of the Month Recognized at SSC
Five outstanding Seminole State College students were recently honored for the month of November. Each academic division selected one student to recognize based on work ethic, academic standing and campus involvement. The students were awarded a certificate from the Academic Affairs Office, a gift certificate to use at the Student Union Grill and a special parking pass allowing them access to park in any spot on campus for a month.
![November’s students of the month are (pictured left to right): Rylee Bentley of Shawnee – Business and Education, Sydni Chilcoat of Ada – STEM, Lacie Moon of Shawnee – Language Arts and Humanities, Aylin Salazar of Madill – Social Sciences, Audrey McAdams of Shawnee – Health Sciences.](http://www.sscok.edu/media/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/November-Students-1024x851.jpg)
November’s students of the month are (pictured left to right): Rylee Bentley of Shawnee – Business and Education, Sydni Chilcoat of Ada – STEM, Lacie Moon of Shawnee – Language Arts and Humanities, Aylin Salazar of Madill – Social Sciences, Audrey McAdams of Shawnee – Health Sciences.
SSC Hosts Send-Off Event for Soccer Team
![Seminole State College Women’s Soccer Head Coach Dan Hill thanks attendees at a send-off event on Nov. 12 in the E.T. Dunlap Student Union. SSC students, employees, community supporters, family and friends packed into the union to wish the team well as they head to the NJCAA Division I National Tournament in Daytona, Florida. The tournament takes place Nov. 15-20.](http://www.sscok.edu/media/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Dan-Hill-1024x576.jpg)
Seminole State College Women’s Soccer Head Coach Dan Hill thanks attendees at a send-off event on Nov. 12 in the E.T. Dunlap Student Union. SSC students, employees, community supporters, family and friends packed into the union to wish the team well as they head to the NJCAA Division I National Tournament in Daytona, Florida. The tournament takes place Nov. 15-20.
![State Senator Zack Taylor (R-District 28) presented the Trojans soccer team with a Citation of Congratulations from the Oklahoma State Senate at the event.](http://www.sscok.edu/media/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Taylor-1024x576.jpg)
State Senator Zack Taylor (R-District 28) presented the Trojans soccer team with a Citation of Congratulations from the Oklahoma State Senate at the event.
![The women’s soccer team poses in front of the bus before making their departure on Nov. 12. The team enters the tournament as the number two seed. This marks their third consecutive year to compete in the NJCAA Division I National Tournament.](http://www.sscok.edu/media/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Trojans-Bus-1024x683.jpg)
The women’s soccer team poses in front of the bus before making their departure on Nov. 12. The team enters the tournament as the number two seed. This marks their third consecutive year to compete in the NJCAA Division I National Tournament.
SSC President’s Leadership Class Lends a Hand at Food Bank
![Pictured is The Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class. The students recently volunteered at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma.](http://www.sscok.edu/media/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/PLC-Food-Bank-1024x768.jpg)
The Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class volunteered at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, located in Oklahoma City, on Nov. 9. The thirty-five students unloaded, weighed, and packaged food to help families facing food insecurity issues. The students split into two groups, one group prepared poblano peppers and the other packaged breakfast cereal. In total the students completed 214 cases of food, weighing nearly 3,000 pounds. When the students had finished, they had packaged enough food for 2,460 meals.
![PLC students Colin Frederick (left), of Seminole, and Thomas Choate (right), also of Seminole, unload breakfast cereal at the Regional Food Bank.](http://www.sscok.edu/media/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Frederick-and-Choate-768x1024.jpg)
PLC students Colin Frederick (left), of Seminole, and Thomas Choate (right), also of Seminole, unload breakfast cereal at the Regional Food Bank.