SSC Educational Foundation Appoints Three New Trustees

October 14, 2024October 15, 2024Josh Hutton

In this photo, Incoming SSC Educational Foundation Chair Mark Schell (left) and SSC President Lana Reynolds (right) thank outgoing Chair Lance Wortham for his service. — *Incoming SSC Educational Foundation Chair Mark Schell (left) and SSC President Lana Reynolds (right) thank outgoing Chair Lance Wortham for his service.*

The Seminole State College Educational Foundation welcomed three new trustees during their meeting on Oct. 9. Adam Baker, Vice President of First United Bank of Seminole, Kim Hyden, President of Gary A. Crain, Inc. and Carla Tollett, Director of Communications and Member Engagement at Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative, were appointed to the Foundation Board.

During the meeting, the trustees addressed several agenda items. The Foundation accepted the 2023 Annual Audit conducted by Hinkle & Company, with comments provided by Auditor Matt Bauman and Audit Committee Chair Mark Schell. Hinkle & Company found no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses. They issued an unqualified – or clean – audit.

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Pictured posing with their awards are Custodian Carmen Wright (left) the Staff Member of the Month and Assistant Professor of Math Cullen Birney (right) the Faculty Member of the Month at their Forum on Oct. 10

Chamber of Commerce Honors Two SSC Employees

October 11, 2024Josh Hutton

Two Seminole State College employees were recognized for their dedication and service during the Seminole Chamber of Commerce Forum on Oct. 10. Assistant Professor of Math Cullen Birney was honored as Faculty Member of the Month, and Custodian Carmen Wright was named Staff Member of the Month.

The Seminole Chamber of Commerce Education Committee, along with the Lions Club and Kontoor Brands/Wrangler, recognize SSC employees several times during Forum each year. Individuals are nominated from across the campus and chosen by SSC administrators to receive the honor.

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Hundreds Attend Tribal Fest at SSC

October 10, 2024Josh Hutton

In this photo a large crowd of attendees browse the tribal resource fair, which featured more than 30 vendors.

Seminole State College hosted its third annual Tribal Fest on Oct. 9 at the Cook Commons on SSC’s campus. Hundreds of attendees browsed the tribal resource fair, which featured more than 30 vendors. Attendees also enjoyed art demonstrations, traditional dance performances and Native American cuisine. The event was sponsored by several federal grant programs on SSC’s campus, including the Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institutions, Talent Search, Upward Bound, Student Support Services and Student Support Services STEM.

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Pictured are Professional Staff Member of the Year Tina Savage, Faculty Member of the Year Emily Carpenter and Classified Staff Member of the Year Dwayne Castle posing for a photo after being recognized for their achievements by SSC President Lana Reynolds at the Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges Conference held on Oct. 4 at Tulsa Community College.

SSC Employees Recognized at Statewide Conference

October 9, 2024Josh Hutton

Three Seminole State College employees were honored at the 57th annual Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges Conference held on Oct. 4 at Tulsa Community College. During the event, STEM Division Chair Emily Carpenter was named SSC Faculty Member of the Year, Talent Search-West Advisor Tina Savage was named Professional Staff Member of the Year and Maintenance Technician Dwayne Castle was named Classified Staff Member of the Year.

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Personnel from Seminole State College and Seminole Public Schools met on Oct. 7 to establish guidelines for the early college program. Pictured (back row, l-r) SSC Academic Advisor Cindy Nolen, SMS Counselor Ginger Cummins, SSC Dean of Instruction Jessica Isaacs, SHS Principal David Dean, SMS Principal David Carter, SSC Director of Enrollment Management Edith Cathey, SHS Counselor Kelley Johnson and SHS Counselor Dr. Emma Speer; (front row, l-r) SSC Vice President for Finance, Grants and Enrollment Melanie Rinehart, SSC President Lana Reynolds, SPS Superintendent Dr. Bob Gragg and SPS Deputy Superintendent Angela Willmett.

SSC Partners with Local High Schools for Early College Program

October 9, 2024October 14, 2024Josh Hutton

At their September 5 meeting, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education approved Seminole State College’s request to establish the Seminole State College Early College High School program. The new initiative will be launched in partnership with Seminole Public Schools, Shawnee Public Schools and The Academy of Seminole (TAOS).

The Early College program is set to begin in the Spring 2025 semester with an initial five-year approval period, concluding at the end of the Spring 2030 term. Freshmen students from Seminole High School, Shawnee High School and TAOS will be the first to enroll in the program.

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SSC Educational Foundation Trustees Donate Utility Vehicles to Sports Complex

October 4, 2024Josh Hutton

In this photo Trustee and Owner of Sullivan-Dollar Insurance David Wilson (right) and his wife Cindy Wilson pose with the two golf carts they donated.

Three utility vehicles were recently donated for use at the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex by two SSC Educational Foundation Trustees. (Pictured) Trustee and Owner of Sullivan-Dollar Insurance David Wilson (right) and his wife Cindy Wilson donated two golf carts. The golf carts will be used to shuttle guests with mobility limitations across the seven-field complex.

Pictured, SSC Educational Foundation Trustee Jim Hardin (right) and his wife retired SSC English Instructor Dr. Donna Hardin (left) pose with the John Deere Gator utility vehicle they donated.

SSC Educational Foundation Trustee Jim Hardin and his wife retired SSC English Instructor Dr. Donna Hardin donated a John Deere Gator utility vehicle. The vehicle will be utilized to move equipment around the complex.

Students Explore Educational Opportunities at SSC Transfer Fair

October 3, 2024Josh Hutton

In this photo, SSC students speak with a representative from East Central University.

Seminole State College hosted a College Transfer Fair on Oct. 2. Students were able to speak with representatives from East Central University, Northeastern State University, the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma Baptist University, Southern Nazarene University, University of Central Oklahoma, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, Grand Canyon University, Oklahoma City University and the U.S. Air Force.

SSC to Host Military and Veteran Resource Fair

October 2, 2024November 13, 2024Josh Hutton

Seminole State College will host its second annual Military and Veteran Resource Fair on Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Utterback Ballroom, located inside the Enoch Kelly Haney Center. The event is free and open to the public.

The fair will feature more than 40 local and regional organizations dedicated to assisting active military members, veterans and their dependents. Attendees will have access to a wide range of services, including benefits information, healthcare resources, education claims and more.

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