Seminole State College has selected Josh Hutton as its new communications coordinator. Hutton grew up in Sparks and graduated from Prague High School. He has a master’s degree in creative writing from Oklahoma City University and a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Central Oklahoma. Continue reading “SSC Names Communications Coordinator”
Seminole State College welcomed back both new and returning students for the new academic year on Monday, August 13. New students aren’t the only fresh faces on campus this fall – SSC has welcomed 11 new full-time employees. Continue reading “SSC Welcomes Students and Employees”
The Seminole State College Professional Staff Council (PSC) organized their second annual “Move-In Event” for all students living in the campus residence halls this year. Members gathered to fill welcome bags with a variety of school supplies and snacks and also created and hung welcome signs in each room. They received donations from individual employees and organizations on campus to make up these welcome sacks for residential students. PSC members also gathered during freshman move-in day to greet parents and students and help them carry their belongings to their rooms. Pictured left to right are: (back row) Heather White, Kim Pringle, Mike St. John, Leslie Sewell and Autumn Wiles; (front row) April Briscoe, Jeanie Nix, Julie Hix, Holly Newell and Jennifer Rudolph.
Seminole State College instructors Dr. Linda Goeller and Lynette Gomez joined three other Oklahoma teachers on a recent trip to Belize to work with teachers in Santa Familia and San Ignacio. Continue reading “Building Relationships in Belize”
Several Seminole State College faculty from the STEM Division were invited to present at the Innovative Educators Summit in Charleston, S.C., an event attended by educators from across the nation. Their presentation on “Implementing Corequisites to Support Math Pathways” shared the teams experience from the past year as the STEM curriculum made the transition to corequisites and math pathway courses. Continue reading “Innovative Educators”
The Seminole State College Board of Regents convened Thursday for their monthly meeting. At their March meeting, the Board awarded Emeritus status to five former employees and approved policy updates regarding faculty evaluations. Continue reading “Regents Award Emeritus Status to Five Former Employees”
Seminole State College faculty and staff took an early morning break on Tuesday to enjoy coffee and breakfast. The “Meet and Greet” event allowed employees from across campus a chance to visit and welcome new staff members to SSC.
SSC GEAR UP Advisor Misty Cooper (left) and GEAR UP Professional Development Coordinator Jeanie Nix (center) introduce themselves to Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach Robert Bennet (right) at the Tuesday morning “Meet and Greet” in the President’s office.
Seminole State College STEM Assistant Professor Theran Hernandez visited with Seminole junior high and high school students this week during a special Black History Month program at the school. Hernandez spoke to the group about her experience as an African American student, and how she overcame racial stereotypes and became the first in her family to attend and graduate college. She stressed the importance of education and encouraged the students to pursue their dreams, even in the face of adversity.
Two Seminole State College employees were recognized for their hard work and dedication during the monthly Seminole Chamber of Commerce Forum on Thursday. Assistant Professor of Math Emily Carpenter was honored as “Educator of the Month” and Business and Education/Language Arts and Humanities Office Manager Carmen Hutchins was honored as “Classified Staff Member of the Month.”
The Seminole Chamber of Commerce Education Committee, along with the Lions Club and Blue Ribbon Realty, 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.