![In this photo, Seminole State College faculty and staff pose for a group photo wearing sunglass.](https://www.sscok.edu/media/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SSC-Employees-1-1024x576.jpg)
Seminole State College hosted its annual in-service event for all full-time employees on Wednesday in preparation for the fall semester, beginning Aug. 19. This year’s theme was “Building Brighter Tomorrows.” Employees wore sunglasses in the group photo to celebrate the theme.
![In this photo Seminole City Manager, Steve Saxon speaks to the group of Seminole State College employees.](https://www.sscok.edu/media/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Saxon-1-1024x732.jpg)
Following presentations by campus administration on the future of the college, Seminole City Manager Steve Saxon discussed the future of Seminole, economic development in the area and provided updates on construction projects.
![In this photo, Dr. Jarrett Jobe, the Vice Chancellor for Government Relations for the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, discusses the future of higher education across the state while speaking to the Seminole State College group of faculty and staff members.](https://www.sscok.edu/media/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Jobe-1024x732.jpg)
Dr. Jarrett Jobe, the Vice Chancellor for Government Relations for the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, then discussed the future of higher education across the state. He discussed addressing workforce needs, provided insight on working with the state legislature and spoke about upcoming goals.