Tag August 2024

In this photo, Freshmen members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class pose for a group photo while attending a reception at the Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum on Aug. 27.

SSC Announces New President’s Leadership Class

Josh Hutton

Seminole State College has selected 28 freshmen students for Class XVIII of the President’s Leadership Class. PLC is a two-year scholarship program created to help students develop leadership skills and provide personal and professional growth opportunities.

The leadership students, along with their parents, attended a reception held at the Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum on Tuesday, August 27, where College administrators and Eileen Castle, the Executive Director of the museum, spoke.

The scholarship program was established to provide educational classroom and extracurricular activities to enhance leadership skills of students. Responsibilities of PLC members include volunteering for community service programs and campus events.

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In this photo, SSC GEAR UP students pose for a group photo during their visit to Grambling State University in Grambling, Louisiana, during their 2023 summer trip.

SSC Receives $6.5 Million in GEAR UP Federal Grant

Josh Hutton

Seminole State College received notification this week from the U.S. Department of Education that it will receive $6.5 million through the “GEAR UP – Believe and Achieve” grant.

The grant will provide $934,400 annually over a seven-year period, beginning September 1, 2024.

This funding will serve approximately 1,168 students across 12 school districts, including Asher, Holdenville, Konawa, Maud, Moss, Okemah, Seminole, Strother, Tecumseh, Varnum, Wetumka, and Wewoka.

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State Farm Donates Printers to SSC

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In this picture, left to right, State Farm Agent and SSC Educational Foundation Trustee Darren Frederick, SSC Chief Information Security Officer and IT Director Marc Hunter and SSC IT Technician Michael Murray pose for a photo.

State Farm Insurance of Seminole recently donated four multi-purpose printers to Seminole State College, enhancing the campus’s technological resources for students and faculty. Pictured (left to right): State Farm Agent and SSC Educational Foundation Trustee Darren Frederick, SSC Chief Information Security Officer and IT Director Marc Hunter and SSC IT Technician Michael Murray.

The Methods of AI in Preserving and Revitalizing Native Language

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Seminole State College NASNTI (Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions) is a federally funded grant program. While SSC is a nontribal institution, Seminole State College (SSC) does have a significant Native American student population, which qualifies the college for this federal grant. Last year, SSC was also awarded a supplemental grant to support the revitalization and preservation of Native American Language. Part of the supplemental grant funds have been allocated to sponsor an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Symposium featuring innovations in AI and its aid in preserving and revitalizing Native languages. The goal of the symposium is to 1) educate communities on AI and its potential effects on rural communities 2) share ideas on how to increase the visibility of Native American Languages in communities and 3) enlighten communities on the pros and cons of AI and the potential impact on the protection of Native American intellectual property.

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Students Settle in During SSC Move-In Day

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In this photo, Leah Choate (left) of Seminole helps her friend SSC freshman Hanah Upchurch (right) move into her dorm.

Seminole State College welcomed campus residents, their family and friends for Move-In Day on Aug. 16. Students gathered their belongings and settled into their dorm rooms in the Roesler and Seminole Nation Residential Learning Centers. Classes begin Monday, Aug. 19. Enrollment remains open until Aug. 23. Pictured: Leah Choate (left) of Seminole helps her friend SSC freshman Hanah Upchurch (right) move into her dorm.

In this photo, SSC freshman and softball team member Olivia Brown of Collinsville puts the finishing touches on her new dorm room.

SSC freshman and softball team member Olivia Brown of Collinsville puts the finishing touches on her new dorm room

SSC Leadership Students Engage in Campus-Wide Scavenger Hunt

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Posing for a group photo are PLC students. Pictured left to right are Hanlon Gottschalk of Prague, Bradley Ruby of Oklahoma City, Logan Hill of Edmond, Zoe Trenchard of Lewisville, Texas, Audra Provaznik of Seminole and Addison Pringle of Shawnee.

Seminole State College welcomed the incoming freshman class of President’s Leadership Class students at an orientation event on Aug. 16. Following an overview of the scholarship program, students embarked on a campus-wide scavenger hunt to familiarize themselves with the campus. PLC students pictured (left to right): Hanlon Gottschalk of Prague, Bradley Ruby of Oklahoma City, Logan Hill of Edmond, Zoe Trenchard of Lewisville, Texas, Audra Provaznik of Seminole and Addison Pringle of Shawnee.

PLC students pose in front of a statue created by Kelly Haney. Pictured (left to right): Reeve Ross of Locust Grove, Clayton Moore of Norman, Jett Farmer (front) of Choctaw, Brayden Harpole (back) of Burkburnett, Texas, and Gracie-Jane Lasiter of Eufaula.

PLC students pose in front of a statue created by Kelly Haney. Pictured (left to right): Reeve Ross of Locust Grove, Clayton Moore of Norman, Jett Farmer (front) of Choctaw, Brayden Harpole (back) of Burkburnett, Texas, and Gracie-Jane Lasiter of Eufaula.

Pictured left to right are Assistant Professor of English Paul Juhasz, Director of the Rural Business and Resources Center Danny Morgan, Admissions Clerk and VA School Certification Officer Stacey Foster, Director of NASNTI Kay Wallace, Softball Head Coach Amber Flores and Women’s Soccer Head Coach Dan Hill.

SSC Honors Six Employees for Outstanding Achievements at Fall In-Service

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At the Fall 2024 Employee In-Service held at Seminole State College on Aug. 14, six employees were recognized for their outstanding contributions during the previous academic year. Themed “Building Brighter Tomorrows,” the In-Service event celebrated these individuals in a special segment titled “Stargazing,” which spotlighted their achievements.

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Pictured left to right are: Madalyn Douthit of Seminole, Jayleen Castañeda of Tecumseh and Maddi Hinkle of Seminole.

SSC to Host New Student Orientation

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Seminole State College will host “SSC Unwrapped,” a new student orientation event, on Aug. 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Enoch Kelly Haney Center. The event is designed to welcome incoming freshmen and their families to the college community and provide information for a successful start to the academic year.

The orientation will begin at 1:00 p.m. with a welcome and overview of the day’s activities by the SSC Orientation Committee. President Lana Reynolds will then deliver a welcome to the incoming class, followed by a Top Chef Competition, featuring President Reynolds, Vice President for Finance Grants and Enrollment Melanie Rinehart and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Dr. Bill Knowles as guest judges.

At 1:45 p.m., attendees can enjoy a break with snow cones and hot dogs, while also having the opportunity to explore the browsing fair.

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