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Picture is Matt Bauman, a representative from Hinkle and Company, P.C., as he discusses SSC’s financial audit at the Board Meeting on Oct. 26.

SSC Receives Clean External Audit at Board Meeting

Josh Hutton

The Seminole State College Board of Regents met Oct. 26 to review the College’s annual external audit report and approve a name, image and likeness (NIL) policy for student-athletes.

The meeting opened with a review of the College’s recent expenditures by Vice President for Fiscal Affairs Melanie Rinehart. Then SSC President Lana Reynolds presented her President’s Report, which included an update on the College’s personnel changes and information about campus activities.

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SSC President Lana Reynolds (center) received the 2023 Distinguished Leadership Award at Leadership Oklahoma’s Fall Forum on Oct. 19 in Tulsa. Pictured alongside Reynolds is Chair of the Leadership Oklahoma Board Sammye Cravens (left) and Leadership Oklahoma President and CEO Dr. Marion Paden (right).

SSC President Receives Leadership Award

Josh Hutton

Seminole State College President Lana Reynolds was awarded the Distinguished Leadership Award at Leadership Oklahoma ‘s Fall Forum on October 19 at the Helmerich Research Center at OSU-Tulsa.

The Forum event centered on the theme “AI: Byte into the Future” and featured several experts speaking on the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence. The forum featured two keynote speakers: Hart Brown, CEO of Future Point of View, a consulting firm that assists companies in implementing technology to create competitive advantages; and Wilder Lopes, the Chief Architect for Machine Learning at Permion, a company specializing in the development of advanced AI capable of learning and cognitive modeling.

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Leaders Luncheon

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Pictured (left to right) seated on the couch are: SGA officers - Vice President Trenton Stewart of Holdenville, President Benjamin Parker of Shawnee and Secretary Elizabeth Smith of Agra. Standing (left to right) are: SSC President Lana Reynolds, Director of Board Relations and Administrative Operations Mechell Downey, Director of Information Technology and Information Security Officer Marc Hunter, Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Bill Knowles, Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Amanda Estey, Vice President for Fiscal Affairs Melanie Rinehart and SGA Sponsor Talina Lee.

Seminole State College Student Government officers met with members of the college’s Administrative Council on Oct. 23 for lunch and a discussion of topics surrounding enrollment, physical safety, personal data security, food service and sports activities. Pictured (left to right) seated on the couch are: SGA officers – Vice President Trenton Stewart of Holdenville, President Benjamin Parker of Shawnee and Secretary Elizabeth Smith of Agra. Standing (left to right) are: SSC President Lana Reynolds, Director of Board Relations and Administrative Operations Mechell Downey, Director of Information Technology and Information Security Officer Marc Hunter, Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Bill Knowles, Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Amanda Estey, Vice President for Fiscal Affairs Melanie Rinehart and SGA Sponsor Talina Lee.

Nursing Program Director Crystal Bray (far right) directs students through a healthcare scenario in the nursing lab set to be renovated through the HRSA grant.

SSC Nursing Program Receives Million-Dollar Grant

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Seminole State College’s nursing program was recently awarded a congressionally directed grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) in the amount of $1,050,000. The grant, to be distributed over the next three years, is set to bring transformative changes to SSC’s Nursing Department, particularly focusing on the development and expansion of simulation labs.

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Pictured (left to right): PTA Program Director Shakira Stafford, Class of 2023 PTA graduates Matt Ramirez, Chris Howell, Megan Whited, Summer Ralston and Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education Peggy Newman.

Physical Therapist Assistant Program Achieves 100 Percent Pass Rate

Josh Hutton

Graduates of Seminole State College’s Physical Therapist Assistant program recently achieved a 100 percent pass rate on their licensure exams from the Oklahoma Medical Board.

This marks the second year in a row for SSC’s PTA program to achieve a perfect pass rate.

“This cohort demonstrated true grit and resilience throughout the program and into their clinical experiences. We received excellent feedback from our clinical partners regarding their performance and expect that they will all have bright careers in the field of physical therapy,” Shakira Stafford, SSC PTA Program Director, said.

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SSC Educational Foundation Hosts Golf Tournament Fundraiser

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Pictured is an ariel view of cars and golf carts lined up and ready to hit the course during the Seminole State College Educational Foundation's 27th Annual Golf Tournament at the Jimmie Austin Golf Course.

The Seminole State College Educational Foundation hosted its 27th Annual Golf Tournament at the Jimmie Austin Golf Course in Seminole Sept. 29. This year’s event raised nearly $30,000 for student scholarships and campus capital projects. A total of 94 players, comprising 24 corporate teams, took to the links to show their support for the College.

Pictured, SSC Rural Business and Resources Director Danny Morgan and SSC Educational Foundation Chair Lance Wortham look on as Seminole City Manager Steve Saxon tees off.

SSC Rural Business and Resources Director Danny Morgan and SSC Educational Foundation Chair Lance Wortham look on as Seminole City Manager Steve Saxon tees off.

Pictured (left to right) SSC Educational Foundation Trustee Jim Hardin, SSC Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Bill Knowles and Foundation Trustee Doug Humphreys prepare hot dogs and brats for participants at the event.

Pictured (left to right) SSC Educational Foundation Trustee Jim Hardin, SSC Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Bill Knowles and Foundation Trustee Doug Humphreys prepare hot dogs and brats for participants at the event.

Pictured is NASNTI Director Kay Wallace (right) with “Killers of the Flower Moon” author David Grann (left) at a campus event on Sept. 21.

SSC NASNTI Program Awarded Supplemental Grant

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Seminole State College’s Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institutions (NASNTI) program has been awarded a supplemental grant award of $150,694. The grant proposal was written by NASNTI Director Kay Wallace and includes several initiatives to promote Native American language and culture.

“We are thrilled to receive this supplemental grant award,” Wallace said. “These initiatives will help us promote Native American language and culture and provide our students with unique opportunities to learn about their heritage.”

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