Sen. Pugh Meets with SSC Students and Regents at Forum

December 13, 2024Josh Hutton

In this photo, Oklahoma State Senator and Chair of the Senate Education Committee Adam Pugh poses with members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class. Pictured (left to right): Gavin Williams of Edmond, Logan Hill of Piedmont, Sen. Pugh, Adisen Williams of Mustang and Carter Sterling of Edmond.

Prior to speaking at the Seminole Chamber of Commerce Forum on Dec. 12, Oklahoma State Senator and Chair of the Senate Education Committee Adam Pugh met with members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class. The students thanked Sen. Pugh for visiting campus and presented him with a gift. Pictured (left to right): Gavin Williams of Edmond, Logan Hill of Piedmont, Sen. Pugh, Adisen Williams of Mustang and Carter Sterling of Edmond.

In this photo, pictured left to right, President Lana Reynolds, Regents Marci Donaho and Curtis Morgan; State Senators Adam Pugh and Grant Green; Regents Robyn Ready, Ryan Pitts and Teresa Burnett pose for a group photo.

Following Forum, Senator Adam Pugh spoke with SSC President Lana Reynolds and members of the College’s Board of Regents. Pictured (left to right): President Lana Reynolds, Regents Marci Donaho and Curtis Morgan; State Senators Adam Pugh and Grant Green; Regents Robyn Ready, Ryan Pitts and Teresa Burnett.

SSC Board of Regents Approve Agreement to Streamline Esports Lab Construction

December 13, 2024December 16, 2024Josh Hutton

In this photo, SSC Senior Director of Grants and Compliance Rich Thornton speaks to the Board of Regents about the grant programs on campus at their meeting on Dec. 12. — *SSC Senior Director of Grants and Compliance Rich Thornton speaks to the Board of Regents about the grant programs on campus at their meeting on Dec. 12.*

The Seminole State College Board of Regents convened on Dec. 12 to deliberate on an interlocal cooperation agreement for consortium purchasing, a utilities cost-saving initiative and updates on major campus renovations.

The meeting began with a presentation on the grant programs at the College by Senior Director of Grants and Compliance Rich Thornton. Followed by a report from SSC President Lana Reynolds, who provided updates on personnel changes and recent campus events. Then Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Dr. Bill Knowles discussed ongoing construction and renovation projects, including the drainage system near the Walkingstick Student Services building and the secured motor pool parking lot on the north side of campus.

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SSC Participates in Southeast Oklahoma Legislative Briefing

December 5, 2024Josh Hutton

Posing for a group photo, Seminole State College employees, Regents, Foundation Trustees, local community supporters, legislators and students show their support at the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s Southeast Region Legislative Briefing at Pete’s Place in Krebs on Dec. 3. — Seminole State College employees, Regents, Foundation Trustees, local community supporters, legislators and students show their support at the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s Southeast Region Legislative Briefing at Pete’s Place in Krebs on Dec. 3.

Seminole State College participated in the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s Southeast Oklahoma Legislative Briefing on Dec. 3 at Pete’s Place in Krebs. SSC was joined by delegations from other higher education institutions and state legislators for the event.

The program featured Sean Burrage, the new Chancellor of the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, who officially assumed his role as the system’s 10th Chancellor on Dec. 2. Chancellor Burrage outlined the State Regents’ 2025 legislative agenda, emphasizing initiatives aimed at advancing education and workforce training for adult learners.

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In this photo, Seminole State College STEM Division Vice Chair Wendy Rich demonstrates a calf simulator to the Board of Regents, highlighting how it provides students with hands-on experience in animal science courses.

SSC Board of Regents Reviews Annual Audit, Declares State of Emergency for Softball Field

October 25, 2024Josh Hutton

The Seminole State College Board of Regents convened on Oct. 24 to accept the College’s annual external audit report and ratify a Declaration of a State of Emergency due to damage to the SSC softball field.

The meeting began with a report from SSC President Lana Reynolds, who provided updates on recent and upcoming campus events. Reynolds also introduced STEM Division Vice Chair Wendy Rich. Rich provided an overview of the division and discussed different technologies professors have been implementing in their classrooms, including simulators, drones and electrical engineering kits.

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Pictured is the Walkingstick Student Service Center on the Seminole State College campus.

SSC Board of Regents Review Bids for Campus Projects

September 25, 2024Josh Hutton

The Seminole State College Board of Regents reviewed bids for the institution’s sidewalk and drainage repairs, as well as a secured motor pool parking lot at their special meeting on Sept. 24.

Prior to the discussion of business items, President Lana Reynolds spoke about personnel changes, reported on enrollment numbers and presented SSC’s 2024 Annual Report publication to members of the Board. The Annual Report encapsulates the achievements, milestones, community partnerships and endeavors undertaken by the College over the past year. A digital version of the publication may be viewed at sscok.edu/news/annual-report.

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In this photo Newly appointed Regent Teresa Burnett (right) is sworn in for a seven-year term on the SSC Board of Regents by her husband, Brad Burnett (left), at the meeting on July 18.

New Regent Sworn in at SSC Board Meeting

July 18, 2024July 22, 2024Josh Hutton

The Seminole State College Board of Regents swore in a new member, selected officers and approved a policy revision at their meeting on July 18.

The meeting commenced with the formal swearing-in of new Regent Teresa Burnett. The oath of office was administered by her husband, Brad Burnett, Vice President of Enrollment Management at Oklahoma Baptist University and former Associate Vice President of Student Financial Services at the University of Oklahoma.

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In this photo SSC Board of Regents Chair Kim Hyden (center right) poses with her fellow Regents (left to right) Ryan Pitts, Robyn Ready, Hyden and Marci Donaho.

SSC Freezes Tuition for Second Year in a Row

June 20, 2024Josh Hutton

At their meeting on June 20, the Seminole State College Board of Regents approved the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which includes a cost-of-living raise for employees and no increase to tuition.

During the meeting, President Lana Reynolds provided an update on personnel changes and end of the academic year campus activities.

The first two items on the agenda were the consideration of renewing the College’s Memorandum of Understanding with Gordon Cooper Technology Center for SSC’s Physical Therapist Assistant and Medical Laboratory Technology programs. Both programs hold their classes on GCTC’s Shawnee campus. The Board approved the MOU renewals.

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Recently appointed Regent for Seminole State College Teresa Burnett (left) poses for a photo with SSC President Lana Reynolds (right)

New Regent Appointed to SSC Board

May 23, 2024Josh Hutton

Governor Kevin Stitt has appointed Teresa Burnett to serve as a Regent for Seminole State College. Her appointment was confirmed by the Oklahoma State Senate Education Committee on May 21. Pending full approval on the Senate floor, she will be sworn in at the July meeting of the SSC Board of Regents.

“We look forward to working with her at Seminole State College,” SSC President Lana Reynolds said. “She brings not only a unique perspective but also a personal connection to our institution.”

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Pictured (left to right): SSC Board of Regents Chair Kim Hyden, Former Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Linda Goeller and President Lana Reynolds.

SSC Board of Regents Awards Emeritus Status to Former VP

March 28, 2024March 28, 2024Josh Hutton

The Seminole State College Board of Regents approved two bids for construction projects on campus, approved entering a contract for fleet management and awarded emeritus status to former Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Linda Goeller at their meeting on March 28.

During her report to the Board, President Lana Reynolds discussed campus events and personnel changes.

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Following the Seminole State College Board of Regents Meeting on Feb. 15, regents and college employees toured the wellness center to see the progress on its construction. Pictured (left to right): Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Bill Knowles, Regent Robyn Ready and Regent Curtis Morgan.

SSC Board of Regents Ratifies Name of Trojan Baseball Field

February 16, 2024February 16, 2024Josh Hutton

The Seminole State College Board of Regents approved a resolution to support the current law regarding firearm restrictions on college campuses and ratified the naming of the Trojan home baseball field at their meeting on Feb. 15.

During her report to the Board, President Lana Reynolds discussed campus events, personnel changes, progress on the Wellness Center Construction project and legislative activities.

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