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SSC Named Certified Healthy Campus

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Seminole State College has been recognized by the Oklahoma State Department of Health as a Certified Healthy Campus. James Fife, Health Educator II with the Oklahoma State Department of Health, (pictured at far right) presented the College its “Excellence Certification” this week.

Accepting the award on behalf of SSC are (pictured left to right): Director of Board Relations and Administrative Operations Mechell Downey, President Lana Reynolds, and Holly Wilson-Byrd, Director of Human Resources. Downey and Wilson-Byrd were responsible for nominating SSC for the honor.

Certified Healthy Campus was created in 2011 to recognize both public and private post-secondary campuses and career technology centers that promote health and wellness for their faculty, staff, students, and even visitors. Promotion of health and wellness can be done in a variety of ways including passing policies that encourage healthy lifestyles and making facilities available for physical activities.

SSC Student Government Association Names New Officers

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Posing for a photo are President Lana Reynolds (far left), the SGA officers are (left to right): President Georgia Ledford, of Tecumseh; Vice President Danielle Sullivan, of Holdenville; and Secretary Katherine Nicole Cheatwood, of Seminole.

The Seminole State College Student Government Association has selected its officers for the 2022-2023 academic year. The three officers were welcomed into their new roles at a luncheon with SSC President Lana Reynolds (far left) on Sept. 6. Posing for a photo alongside President Reynolds, the SGA officers are (left to right): President Georgia Ledford, of Tecumseh; Vice President Danielle Sullivan, of Holdenville; and Secretary Katherine Nicole Cheatwood, of Seminole.

SGA is dedicated to promoting the interests of the total student body by formulating and proposing ideas to the SSC administration. Recruitment Specialist Caitlin Brown serves as the sponsor for the student organization.

Dixie Woodall seated poses with current SSC coaches Rita Story-Schell and Jentry Holt

Former Belles Basketball Coach to Be Featured in Docuseries on the History of Women’s Collegiate Basketball

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Former Seminole State College Belles Head Basketball Coach Dixie Woodall was recently interviewed by TV sports analyst Brenda VanLengen for her upcoming docuseries If Not for Them. The series focuses on the women who grew the sport of women’s basketball before Title IX, which ensured the right for young women to participate in collegiate athletics. Continue reading “Former Belles Basketball Coach to Be Featured in Docuseries on the History of Women’s Collegiate Basketball” →

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SSC Upward Bound Math/Science Programs Receive Grant Renewal

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Seminole State College recently received notification from the U.S. Department of Education of the renewal of two federal Upward Bound Math/Science grants.  Together, Upward Bound Math/Science I and Upward Bound Math/Science II will receive over $2.9 million in grant money over the next five years, beginning in September. The grants will provide the institution $595,202 annually, with UBMS I receiving $297,601 per year to serve 52 participants and UBMS II receiving $297,601 per year to serve 62 participants. Continue reading “SSC Upward Bound Math/Science Programs Receive Grant Renewal” →

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SSC Welcomes Students Back with Campus Activities

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: The fall semester began Monday, Aug. 15 at Seminole State College. Campus Activities and Events is hosting a number of events and giveaways as part of the College’s Welcome Week tradition, including a game show, movie night, free air brush t-shirts, free snow cones and a dodgeball night. Extended enrollment remains open at the College through Aug. 19. Continue reading “SSC Welcomes Students Back with Campus Activities” →