At the Fall 2024 Employee In-Service held at Seminole State College on Aug. 14, six employees were recognized for their outstanding contributions during the previous academic year. Themed “Building Brighter Tomorrows,” the In-Service event celebrated these individuals in a special segment titled “Stargazing,” which spotlighted their achievements.
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Seminole State College hosted its annual in-service event for all full-time employees on Wednesday in preparation for the fall semester, beginning Aug. 19. This year’s theme was “Building Brighter Tomorrows.” Employees wore sunglasses in the group photo to celebrate the theme.
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Seminole State College will host “SSC Unwrapped,” a new student orientation event, on Aug. 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Enoch Kelly Haney Center. The event is designed to welcome incoming freshmen and their families to the college community and provide information for a successful start to the academic year.
The orientation will begin at 1:00 p.m. with a welcome and overview of the day’s activities by the SSC Orientation Committee. President Lana Reynolds will then deliver a welcome to the incoming class, followed by a Top Chef Competition, featuring President Reynolds, Vice President for Finance Grants and Enrollment Melanie Rinehart and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Dr. Bill Knowles as guest judges.
At 1:45 p.m., attendees can enjoy a break with snow cones and hot dogs, while also having the opportunity to explore the browsing fair.
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Seminole State College will host its 2024 “SSC Unwrapped” New Student Orientation on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Enoch Kelly Haney Center. Below you’ll find the full schedule of events.
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Seminole State College’s Upward Bound program participants traveled on separate trips to St. Louis, Missouri, and New England in July.
Participants who recently completed the 9th, 10th and 11th grades visited St. Louis. Their trip started with a campus tour of Missouri State University in Springfield, followed by an evening at the City Museum. Students were also treated to excursions to Six Flags, a performance of the musical “Dreamgirls” at the Muny Theater, a tour of the historic St. Louis Arch, followed by a riverboat cruise on the Mississippi River and a visit to the Union Station Aquarium.
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With the fall semester beginning Aug. 19, Seminole State College will hold extended enrollment hours to cater to prospective and returning student schedules from Aug. 12 to Aug. 17.
During the week of Aug. 12, SSC will provide guided campus tours, along with complimentary t-shirts and popcorn for attending students. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to participate in a raffle with the chance to win either a $250 or $500 tuition waiver. The drawing for the raffle is scheduled to take place at 1 p.m. on Aug. 12.
Special extended office hours will be offered in admissions, the online degree office, financial aid, advising, testing, the business office and the bookstore. These extended hours will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Aug. 12 and 13. However, the offices will be closed during the morning of Aug. 14 for faculty and staff in-service and will reopen from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. On Aug. 15 and 16, offices will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The extended hours enrollment event will conclude on Aug. 12, with offices open to prospective students from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Seminole State College Men’s Basketball Coach Lucas Hunter announced this week that he will be departing the college to join his fiancée, who has recently completed medical school and is beginning a four-year residency in North Carolina. Hunter has also accepted a coaching position close to where his fiancée is currently residing.
“I am extremely grateful for the opportunity that SSC provided me to be the Head Basketball Coach of such a storied program,” Hunter said. “I took pleasure in getting to work in a community where the success of the local junior college athletics programs mattered, and their support matched that.”
Hunter took the reins as Head Coach in July of 2023. He was pivotal in recruiting and rebuilding the basketball team. Prior to joining SSC, he served as an Assistant Coach at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah for three years.
“We hate to see Coach Hunter leave,” SSC President Lana Reynolds said. “In his short time with us, he has begun building a strong, respected program and has been extremely active in the Seminole community. We wish him nothing but the best in his career and much happiness in his personal life.”
Effective immediately, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Austin Bogle has been appointed as the Interim Head Coach of the Trojans. Bogle brings six years of experience at the collegiate coaching level. He holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Most recently, he served as a Graduate Assistant and Director of Operations at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu, Hawaii. Prior to that, he was an Assistant Coach at Northeastern State University.
“We are fortunate to have Coach Bogle here, available and willing to step up to help the college as we quickly enter the semester and the upcoming basketball season,” SSC Athletic Director Leslie Sewell said.
For the second year in a row, members of the Oklahoma National Guard will have the cost of their tuition, fees and textbooks covered when attending Seminole State College. Beginning with the fall semester, which starts Aug. 19, SSC is extending textbook waivers to add to the benefits members of the National Guard receive through the Oklahoma National Guard Educational Assistance Program (EAP).
“In gratitude for their service, we’re continuing to offer textbook waivers to students eligible for EAP. Our goal is to alleviate the financial burden of acquiring course materials for National Guard members,” SSC Vice President for Finance, Grants and Enrollment Melanie Rinehart said.
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Three Seminole State College GEAR UP students were selected alongside other students from across the United States to attend and participate in the 2024 Youth Leadership Summit (YLS) during the annual National GEAR UP conference July 21-24, in Washington D.C.
YLS’ theme this year was “Diplomacy Beyond Borders: Inspire, Connect, Transform.” The students learned how to be an efficient leader and have healthy leadership skills. The students were able to network with a diverse group of young adults and discuss the unique obstacles they had overcome to get where they are today.
The SSC GEAR UP participants included Korbyn Finch from Maud, Raygan Lee from Wetumka, and Hailey Mack from Varnum.
The three GEAR UP students and the GEAR UP staff also enjoyed an educational preconference. The places visited included Boston and Salem, Massachusetts, Newport, Rhode Island and New York City. Participants attended Wicked on Broadway, walked the Salem Witch Trial Trails and the Freedom Trail in Boston. They also visited several national monuments and toured Brown University, Harvard University and New York University.
There is still time for high school juniors and seniors to enroll in concurrent classes at Seminole State College before the fall semester begins on Aug. 19, with late enrollment open until Aug. 23. Concurrent enrollment helps students earn college credit hours before their high school graduation.
According to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, 15,382 students participated in concurrent enrollment across the state last fall. Nearly 77% of those students completed coursework at a community college.
“Concurrent enrollment at Seminole State College offers numerous benefits for high school students,” Director of Enrollment Management Edith Cathey said. “From cost savings to a smoother transition into college life, SSC provides a supportive environment for students to begin their higher education journey.”
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