Two Seminole State College employees were recognized for their hard work and dedication during the monthly Seminole Chamber of Commerce Forum on Feb. 13. Business and Education Instructor Dan Hill was honored as “Faculty Member of the Month” and Business Services Coordinator Melissa Marshall as “Staff Member of the Month.” Continue reading “Seminole Chamber Honors SSC Personnel”
Seminole State College will undergo an Accreditation Site Visit by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) on Monday and Tuesday, February 24 – 25. This site visit is a regular part of the College’s ongoing accreditation processes, representing a culmination of efforts over the last ten years. SSC received full accreditation status in 2010 after its previous HLC Accreditation Site Visit. Continue reading “SSC To Undergo Accreditation Site Visit Later This Month”
Seminole State College student Kimberly Cotter spoke to state leaders during the “Higher Education Day” program at the Capitol in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Feb. 11. She, alongside students Ruth Herman, East Central University, and Natanya Hernandez, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, shared how higher education at Oklahoma’s public colleges and universities has positively impacted their lives. A large delegation of campus and community leaders representing Seminole State College attended. The event, sponsored by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE), is held annually to demonstrate grassroots support for Higher Education funding. Continue reading “SSC Delegation Attends Higher Ed Day”
The Seminole State College Trojan Speech and Debate Tournament welcomed 16 area high schools to the SSC campus on January 24 and 25 to an Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association qualifying tournament. The tournament was held under the supervision of Assistant Professor of Speech John Bolander. Continue reading “SSC Hosts Speech and Debate Tournament”
Seminole State College President Emeritus Dr. Jim Utterback and his wife Karrie recently donated $25,000 to the SSC Educational Foundation to assist with the construction of the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex. Continue reading “Utterback’s Make Donation to Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex”
Former Seminole State College baseball players, along with community supporters and members of the 2020 Trojan squad, gathered on the SSC campus Saturday evening, Feb. 1 for the annual Trojan Season Kick-Off Banquet. Over 250 guests attended the event. Continue reading “Former Trojans Return Home to Kick-Off Baseball Season”
Seminole State College recently named Linda Brown as the Interim Nursing Program Director for the spring 2020 and fall 2020 semesters. Brown comes to the College through a partnership between SSC and SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital – Shawnee. Continue reading “SSC Hires Interim Nursing Program Director”
To kick off the 2020 baseball season, Seminole State College will host its annual Trojan Baseball Alumni Banquet February 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the Enoch Kelly Haney Center. Continue reading “SSC to Host Trojan Baseball Banquet”
In honor of Martin Luther King Day, Seminole State College hosted a special MLK program on Jan. 16 featuring guest speaker Judge Tammy Kemp of the Texas 204th District Court. During her presentation, “My Journey to the Courtroom,” Judge Kemp discussed her path to becoming a judge and all of her experiences along the way. She recently presided over the controversial case of Amber Guyer, a former Dallas policewoman who was tried for the murder of Botham Jean. Judge Kemp is a native of Wewoka, Oklahoma. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Oklahoma. After graduating law school, she worked as an Assistant Attorney General and an Assistant Secretary of State for the State of Oklahoma, before relocating to the Dallas area. Continue reading “Honoring MLK Day”
At their meeting on January 21, the Seminole State College Board of Regents approved a revision to a policy regarding the reappointment of personnel and reviewed the terms of President Lana Reynolds’ employment.
During the President’s Report, Reynolds informed the Board about recent activities and events at the College. The President also provided Board members with a 2019 Year-in-Review. Continue reading “SSC Regents Convene for January Meeting”