Seminole State College students recently attended “Understanding Disabilities in the Workplace,” a career development program presented by South Central Industries Executive Director Tina Hanna. The event was sponsored by Student Support Services and STEM Student Support Services.
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SSC Aggie Club Hosts Fifth Annual FFA Interscholastic Contest

The SSC Aggie Club hosted its fifth annual SSC FFA Interscholastic Contest on Thursday, April 13. Aggie Club sponsor and Assistant Professor of Agriculture Wendy Rich organized the event and welcomed attendees before the contest began.
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Two Seminole State College employees were recognized for their hard work and dedication during the monthly Seminole Chamber of Commerce Forum on April 13. Nursing Instructor Damaila Lester was honored as Faculty Member of the Month, and Comptroller Julie Hix was honored as Staff Member of the Month.
Continue reading “Seminole Chamber Honors SSC Personnel”SSC Taking Applications for Engineering Camp for High School Students
Applications are now open for Seminole State College’s Peek into Engineering Summer Camp. The residential camp is open to high school students enrolled in 9th through 12th grade in the fall of 2023. Students will spend July 23-July 28 on SSC’s campus, learning how to build underwater remote-operated vehicles.
The camp is offered for free to students through a grant from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. Space is limited, so applying early is encouraged.
Continue reading “SSC Taking Applications for Engineering Camp for High School Students”Native Language Conference to Be Held at SSC
Seminole State College’s NASNTI program will host a two-day Native language conference centered on the theme “How to Become a Native Language Ally” on Tuesday, April 18, and Wednesday, April 19, at 11:00 a.m. at the Jeff Johnson Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. Each day panels will include a wide range of experts and will feature a discussion of language preservation.
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Eleven Seminole State College students attended Oklahoma Promise Day at the State Capitol on April 11. Students had the opportunity to meet with legislators and state regents to discuss the scholarship program. Students also met with a featured speaker at the event and Chair of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Mike Turpen. Pictured (left to right): Aysha Travis, Maggie Dykes, Allen White, Taleigh Estrada, Kaden Renfro,.Turpen, Elizabeth Smith, Nathania Mitchell, Chloe James, Juli Givens, Jade-Rachael Edwards, Savanah Chaffin.
Since its inception in 1992, Oklahoma’s Promise scholarship program has awarded college tuition scholarships to more than 100,000 students. To be eligible, students must apply during the eighth, ninth, tenth or 11th grade, and their family’s annual income must not exceed $60,000 when they apply. A student’s family income also must not exceed $100,000 each year the student is enrolled in college. Students must also meet academic and personal conduct requirements in high school.
SSC to Host Event for Working Adults Looking to Finish Their Degrees
Seminole State College will host a free two-day Reach Higher: Reconnect event to help working adults learn more about completing their degrees on Tuesday, April 11, and Wednesday, April 12.
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The Seminole State College Educational Foundation will host its 28th Annual Spring Banquet on Thursday, April 27, at 6:30 p.m. in the Enoch Kelly Haney Center on campus. The event recognizes accomplishments by alumni, employees and students.
Former students Chris Schroder, Ron Sosbee and Dion Wild will be inducted into the SSC Alumni Hall of Fame. Recipients are selected for their achievements while attending the College, as well as the contributions they have made in their professional careers. Nominations for inductees are accepted each year from faculty, staff, SSC Educational Foundation trustees and the public.
Continue reading “SSC Educational Foundation to Host Annual Spring Banquet”Area High School Counselors and Administrators Visit SSC for Workshop

Seminole State College welcomed local high school counselors and administrators to campus for a workshop on March 29. During the event, a panel of SSC employees spoke and answered questions regarding academic placement, transcripts and financial aid. The panel featured (pictured left to right) Assistant Professor of Agriculture Wendy Rich, Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Amanda Estey, Registrar Sheila Morris, Director of Financial Aid Edie Cathey and Vice President for Fiscal Affairs Melanie Rinehart.

Chair of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and former Oklahoma State Attorney General Mike Turpen served as the event’s keynote speaker. Following his speech, he met with attendees. Pictured (left to right): Seminole Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Bob Gragg, Carney and Wanette Counselor Val Gokey, Mike Turpen, Varnum Public Schools Superintendent Monte Thompson and Varnum High School Principal Jon Marc Hadley.

Theresa Shaklee, the Student Portal Coordinator for the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s Oklahoma College Assistance Program, presented on the Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP).
SSC Hosts Tribal Fest for Native November
Seminole State College grant programs observed National Native American Heritage month by hosting Tribal Fest – an educational and cultural celebration – on Nov. 2. Continue reading “SSC Hosts Tribal Fest for Native November”