Seminole State College students Alyssa Black of Dale, Keeley Merriman of Wewoka and Charles Presley Jr. of Seminole were recognized at the Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges (OACC) Recognition Ceremony held at the Oklahoma State Capitol this week. Continue reading “SSC Students Recognized at OACC Ceremony”
Seminole State College hosts the 46th Annual Interscholastic Meet on campus Thursday March 29. Over a 1,000 students from 44 area schools came to compete in the annual meet. Continue reading “Battle of the Minds”
The Seminole State College Student Support Services Programs recently hosted a “First to Finish” event on campus featuring a panel of three individuals, all first in their family to graduate from college.
During the program, the three panelists shared their personal experiences as first-generation college students by answering a series of questions. They discussed fear and other obstacles encountered during their college journeys and how they were able to overcome those barriers. Panelists also discussed the importance of setting and achieving goals along the path to completing a college degree. Audience members also had the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the event.
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Seminole State College Art Club students recently took a field trip to visit the Hallie Ford Fine Arts Center at East Central University in Ada.
Upon arrival, SSC students were welcomed by ECU Director of Fine Arts Dr. Brad Jessop and Professor of Graphic Design John Dougherty. Dougherty, along with Assistant Professor Katy Seals, held a review session with the group and encouraged them to spread out their artwork and discuss their pieces in detail. Continue reading “SSC Art Club Visits ECU Fine Arts Center”
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”
Seminole State College and Seminole Public Schools were among colleges, schools and businesses honored during a Business Partnership Excellence Award Luncheon held Tuesday, March 13 at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond. Continue reading “SSC and Seminole Public Schools Partnership Honored”
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”
Supporters of Seminole State College were guests at the Southeast Oklahoma Legislative Tour hosted by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education last week in McAlester.
Dr. Glen D. Johnson, Chancellor of the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, met with the group of area legislators and friends of higher education to discuss the importance of higher education in improving the economy and business climate of the state. Continue reading “SSC Supporters Attend Regional Legislative Tour”
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Simone Edwards, a former SSC Belle, cheered the current women’s basketball team to victory last week in the first round of the Region II NJCAA Tournament against Murray State College. Continue reading “WNBA Champion Simon Edwards Visits Seminole State”