8 State College COLLEGIAN/ December 2006

REVISED FINALS SCHEDULE (Following Snow Days) 2006 FALL EXAM & CLASS MAKEUP SCHEDULE COLLEGIAN Seminole, • Volume 35 • Number 4 • December 2006 December 12, 13, 14, 15 College to Celebrate 75th Anniversary Inclement weather has given SSC no choice but to reschedule exams to include class makeup periods to satisfy state time On Monday, Dec. 11, Seminole State munity supporters will be on campus Oklahoma State Regents for Higher requirements for course credit hours. Classes will meet and final exams will be conducted according to this schedule. College will celebrate its 75th anniver- to help us commemorate this occa- Education recommended the develop- Thank you for your understanding and for making the accommodations necessary to comply with this requirement. sary during a 2 p.m. program in Foun- sion. We want to invite everyone in ment of a state-supported junior col- dation Hall of the Enoch Kelly Haney the community to join us for this spe- lege which would be separate from the TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2006 Center. cial celebration,” Reynolds said. local high school. Regular Class Meets Test Schedule The event will be highlighted with Seminole “Junior” College was Responding to the challenge, 7:30 a.m. T R 8:00 a.m. -- 10:45 a.m. comments by four individuals who established as the 13th and 14th Seminole citizens worked with state 8:00 a.m. T R 8:00 a.m. -- 10:45 a.m. have long associations with the institu- grades of Seminole High School in and local leaders to develop Seminole 10:50 a.m. T R 11:00 a.m. -- 1:45 p.m. tion: Dr. Jim Utterback, Dr. Jim Cook, Junior College. Dr. Elmer Tanner was 1:40 p.m. T R 2:00 p.m. -- 4:45 p.m. Melvin Moran and David Boren. employed as the “new” college’s first Utterback, the current President of president. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2006 Seminole State College, will complete During the 1969-70 academic year, Regular Class Meets Test Schedule his 10th year at Seminole in January. He classes met in the First Presbyterian 9:00 a.m. M W F 8:00 a.m. -- 10:20 a.m. succeeded Cook, who served as Presi- Church of Seminole while the first 11:00 a.m. M W F 10:30 a.m. -- 12:50 p.m. dent from 1987 to 1996. Cook left Semi- classroom building was being con- 1:00 p.m. M W F 1:00 p.m. -- 3:20 p.m. nole to become the Executive Vice Presi- structed on a new campus on the dent and later President of Rose State northwest side of town.

College. He retired from that institu- The community continued its sup- THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2006 tion this past summer. port for the new college by approving Regular Class Meets Test Schedule Moran, who served as a Regent at a $250,000 bond issue by an 8 to 1 mar- 9:25 a.m. T R 8:00 a.m. -- 10:45 a.m. the College for 14 years, has been a long- gin to help finance the facility. In ad- 12:15 p.m. T R 11:00 a.m. -- 1:45 p.m. time philanthropic supporter of the dition, a one-cent city sales tax was also 3:05 p.m. T R 2:00 p.m. -- 4:45 p.m. College’s programs and activities. approved to help support the college Former U.S. Senator and Governor until 1975, when SJC became a fully FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2006 Boren, who now serves as President of 1931, under state laws which permit- state-supported institution. At the Regular Class Meets Test Schedule the University of Oklahoma, was instru- ted such community junior colleges. time, Seminole was the only commu- 8:00 a.m. M W F 8:00 a.m. -- 10:20 a.m. mental in the College’s rebirth in the late The late Dr. John G. Mitchell orga- nity in the state of Oklahoma to ever 10:00 a.m. M W F 10:30 a.m. -- 12:50 p.m. 1960s when he was serving as a State nized the college when he came to impose a sales tax on itself for the sup- noon M W F 1:00 p.m.-- 3:20 p.m. Representative from Seminole. Seminole to serve as superintendent port of a college. 2:00 p.m. M W F 3:30.p.m -- 5:50 p.m. Following the speakers’ comments, of the public school system. The city purchased a 40-acre tract 3:00 p.m. M W F 6:00 p.m. -- 8:20 p.m. there will be an indoor groundbreaking The new community junior col- of land located on the northwest cor- ceremony for the College’s future build- lege opened in September, 1931 un- ner of town, at the intersection of State EVENING CLASS EXAM & CLASS MAKEUP SCHEDULE ing projects. der Mitchell’s leadership. Seminole Highway 9 and State Highway 270, Musical entertainment for the after- High School principal Dr. O.D. Johns and donated it to the college. All semester exams in evening classes will be given during the LAST regular class meeting time, noon will be provided by SSC’s “Per- served as the first Dean. The college Seventy-five years later, Seminole Dec. 11-15, 2006. Class meeting times are extended to makeup for inclement weather. manent Issue.” The event will also in- reached its peak enrollment of that State College stands as a tribute to the Classes which meet one day only per week will schedule makeup times with the Division Chair. clude a food reception - complete with decade in the 1938-39 academic year vision of these early educators and to a large anniversary cake prepared by with 150 students.. the tenacity of community and state Mon.-Wed. Class/Dec. 13 Exam & Tues.-Thur. Class/ Dec. 14 Exam Omalee’s restaurant of Seminole. Seminole Junior College contin- leaders who fought to keep and build Regular Class Meets Exam & Class Schedule Lana Reynolds, Vice President for ued to operate as an extension of the a community college in Seminole. 5:45 p.m. MW or TR 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Institutional Advancement, said the local high school, with classes being Now standing on an 82-acre 6:35 p.m. or 7:10 p.m. MW or TR 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. College looks forward to celebrating this held on the third floor of the high campus, the college is composed of 12 8:35 p.m. MW or TR 9:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. special occasion with a large number of school building, through the 1960s. buildings, has an annual fall enroll- friends and supporters. Seminole High School superinten- ment of over 2,200 students, employs PLEASE NOTE: Finals are to be taken according to this schedule. If an early final is unavoidable, written permission from “We anticipate that many retired dents served as presidents, principals 125 individuals full-time, and operates the Vice President for Academic Affairs is required. administrators, faculty and staff mem- as deans, and the school board acted on an annual budget of over $15 mil- bers, as well as former Regents and com- as the governing board. In 1969, the lion. 4 Seminole State College COLLEGIAN/December 2006 Seminole State College COLLEGIAN/ December 2006 5 Trojan Volleyball Finishes Season SSC Basketball Teams Rock Opponents Region II Tournament Runners-up

Under the direction of Coach Erin Pick, the Trojan Volleyball Team won the first round of the NJCAA Region II Tournament in Upcoming Enid in November. They lost to the University of Arkansas Fort Fabiane Saben (top photo) and Smith (0-3) in the final round of the tournament to end their Kacia Sandburg (immediately Home Games season. above) were selected to the Region II All-Region Team. Monday, January 8 - Connors

Tuesday, January 16 - Carl Albert

Monday, January 22 - Eastern

Thursday, January 25 - UAFS

At the time of publication of the December Collegian, Raymond Harber Field House the Belles had a record of 9-1 Women - 6 p.m. The Trojans had a record of 8-1. Men - 8 p.m. 2 Seminole State College COLLEGIAN/December 2006 Seminole State College COLLEGIAN/ December 2006 7

Seminole State College Shafer Named as New Baseball Coach COLLEGIAN

Shawnee High School Baseball Coach Jeff Shafer has been named to take the helm of the college’s baseball program. The Seminole State COLLEGIAN is Seminole State College Head Base- published during the fall and spring ball Coach Eric Myers is on extended semesters by the Seminole State medical leave to receive treatment for College Office of Media Relations, cancer. under the direction of Shannon SSC Athletic Director Rusty Beene Dr. Jacqueline Stewart Cindy Guinn Webb Denniston. said that college officials and alumni worked together to formulate plans to The staff reserves the right to edit help Coach Myers work toward recovery submitted material for spelling and and ensure that the student-athletes con- Seminole Chamber Honors style. Consideration is given to all tinued to receive top-level coaching and submitted material, but submission instruction. College Personnel at Forum does not ensure publication. No “Coach Shafer has an outstanding anonymous material will be record of success and is a highly respected considered. All views expressed are head coach,” Beene said. “Over the years, Two Seminole State College em- Stewart is also active in partnering those of the author and not we have been very proud of his accom- ployees were honored for their out- with community agencies and organi- necessarily those of Seminole State plishments as an alumnus of Seminole standing dedication and work during zations to create internship programs College. The COLLEGIAN is State College. And, we are excited that the Seminole Chamber of Commerce for psychology students. She has been distributed on the SSC campus and he has made the decision to return to the November Forum. Dr. Jacqueline recognized by “Who’s Who of Ameri- mailed to over 200 friends of the college now in the program’s leadership Stewart, SSC psychology/child devel- can Women” and “Who’s Who Among college. role.” opmental psychology instructor, and America’s Teachers.” Shafer has held the head coaching New Seminole State College Trojan Baseball Coach Jeff Shafer Cindy Guinn, secretary to the vice Cindy Guinn was selected as the Seminole State College, in position at Shawnee High School since president for institutional advance- college’s “Staff Member of the Month.” compliance with Title VI of the Civil 1991 and collected a Shawnee coaching Shafer’s ties to the Seminole State standing the importance of this oppor- ment, were recognized as “Educator of The award is presented as a joint project Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order record of 369-244. Also, since 1997, he baseball program began in 1980 when he tunity for Jeff and for being supportive the Month” and “Staff Member of the of the Seminole Chamber’s Education 11246 as amended, Title IX of the has worked in player development in- came to the college as a player under leg- of him. This would not have been pos- Month.” Committee and Century 21 Blue Rib- Educational Amendments of 1972, struction with the Minnesota Twins or- endary Trojan Baseball Coach Lloyd sible without their kind consideration.” The Seminole Chamber of Com- bon Realty of Seminole. and other Federal laws and ganization during the summer months. “Zero” Simmons. Shafer played at Semi- During the transition, the Seminole merce recognizes SSC employees dur- Guinn has been employed at Semi- regulations, does not discriminate Prior to beginning his tenure at Shawnee, nole State two years and was part of two State College team will continue to be ing Forum twice each year. Individuals nole State College for six years. She co- on the basis of race, color, national he served three year stints as Head Base- NJCAA National Runner-Up teams with under the direction of the Trojan Base- are nominated from across the campus ordinates activities in the Haney Cen- origin, gender, age, religion, ball Coach in Johnson City, Texas, and as a cumulative win loss record of 164-16. ball assistant coaches who have been and chosen by SSC administrators, ter and assists with campus special handicap, or status as a veteran in Athletic Director and Head Baseball From Seminole, he moved on to play guiding them through the fall sched- chairpersons and other directors of events. Guinn also works with the SSC any of its policies, practices or Coach at Metro Christian Academy in Southwest Conference baseball at Texas ule. Assistant Coach James Martin, an- campus services to receive the honor. Educational Foundation, serving the procedures. This inlcudes, but is Tulsa. Christian University where he earned a other former Trojan player from Stewart was recognized as the organization as secretary. not limited to, admissions, At Shawnee, Shafer’s teams have bachelor’s degree in secondary educa- Eufaula, has been working closely with “Educator of the Month” by the local Guinn is a graduate of Maud High employment, financial aid and appeared in the Oklahoma State Tourna- tion. While working at Metro Christian assistant coaches Jordan Freel and Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce School. She has previously worked for educational services. ment eight of the last nine years and Academy and Shawnee, he continued his Charlie Duval. Education Committee. Maud Public Schools as the middle and played in the semi-finals three of the last academic work and earned a master’s “We are very proud of the job that Stewart holds a bachelor’s degree high school secretary. Before coming This publication, printed by the SSC four. His work at Shawnee was not just degree in 1994 from Northeastern State the SSC Baseball Assistant Coaches in psychology and a master’s in gen- to Seminole, she worked at Oklahoma Print Shop, is issued by Seminole measured by wins and championships. University in Tahlequah. have done,” Beene said. “They have eral and school psychology; social work Baptist University in the natural sci- State College as authorized by the During his years as head baseball coach, Seminole State College President Dr. stepped up and kept the team on track from Pittsburg State University. She ences and mathematics division. President of the college. At a cost of SHS made significant improvements to Jim Utterback commented that “we are toward their goals. And, without ques- received her Ph.D in developmental Guinn currently serves as the site $180; 1,000 copies have been team facilities. An indoor training and all praying for Eric Myers and his family. tion, they have done a great job help- and child psychology from the Univer- manager for Project Heart, a senior citi- prepared and distributed. workout area, coach’s office, locker This is a very difficult time for them. With ing the student-athletes cope with sity of Kansas. zens program in Maud. rooms, new dugouts and sprinkler sys- Coach Myer’s absence and their con- Guinn and her husband, B.J., live the appointment of Jeff Shafer, we know Stewart has served SSC for 14 CONTACT: tem are just a few of those improvements. cerns for his health. in Shawnee. They have two adult chil- that the players are in very good hands.” years. She was instrumental in orga- Shannon Webb Denniston Under Shafer’s direction, the school has “With Coach Shafer, this quality dren, Jarrett Guinn of Norman; and Jes- Utterback commented further, “I also nizing the SSC chapter of Psi Beta, the Media Relations Coordinator hosted a number of state baseball cham- coaching staff and the quality student- sica Novotny of Shawnee. Guinn has want to express our deep appreciation of National Honor Society of Psychology (405) 382-9525 pionships and served as a site for Sunbelt athletes on this team, we are looking two grandsons, Drew and Asher Superintendent Bradford and the Students at Community and Junior [email protected] Classic all-star games from 1995 to 2001. Shawnee Public School System for under- forward to a great season,” Beene said. Colleges. Guinn. 6 Seminole State College COLLEGIAN/December 2006 Seminole State College COLLEGIAN/ December 2006 3 SSC Athletes Honor Faculty Member

The Seminole State College athletes honored SSC Science Instructor Lori Ellis- Eberhart for her dedication to student- athletes during halftime of the Trojans vs. NEO basketball game on Nov. 20.

Eberhart was selected as the SSC stu- dent-athletes’ favorite teacher on campus. Eberhart received the honor because of her outstanding teaching skills, dedica- tion to students and her understanding of the challenges facing today’s student- athlete.

Student-athletes nominated SSC fac- ulty and voted by secret ballot to deter- mine the winner.

Eberthart (right) is shown accepting her award from SSC Belles basketball player Jamie Graham.

Members of the SSC Business & Information Systems Division Advisory Board meet to network and discuss current trends taking place in today’s business marketplace. ‘The Guardian’ Debuts on SSC Campus

College Offers New ‘FastTrack’ A seven-foot, bronze Enoch Kelly Haney sculpture was delivered to campus last month and placed on the peninsula of the campus pond near the Roesler Residential Learning Center and the Haney Center. Private Accelerated Business Degree Program funds for the purchase of this artwork were raised through the Seminole State College Educational Foundation. Seminole State College is helping stu- intersession classes and online courses. to network and stay current on changes dents achieve their dream of a college The “FastTrack” program requires the and trends taking place in the area mar- The sculpture is the artist’s proof of “The Guardian” which sits atop degree faster than ever. With the new same number of hours as the traditional ketplace. the dome on the . The original sculpture was “FastTrack” business degree through associate’s degree, but the courses are “Our advisory board is such an im- commissioned by the Capitol Preservation Commission in 2000. Haney’s SSC’s Business & Information Systems taken in a more condensed format. portant network for us,” said Cokeley. 17-foot tall, 6,000-poud statue of a Native American was placed on the Division, students can now receive their “Our goal is to provide as many “We really listen to what our business dome in June, 2002. associate of applied science or technology classes on the state transfer matrix as pos- leaders want in future employees. We degree in 16 months. sible,” said Cokeley. “It makes it much then try to take that knowledge and ap- A former Oklahoma State Senator from Seminole and member of the “Our students want a faster way to easier for our students to transfer their ply it in the classroom.” Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Haney is an internationally recognized the job market,” said SSC Business & In- courses to four-year institutions to con- For more information on Seminole artist whose faithful representation of Native Americans and their cul- formation Systems Division Chair tinue their education.” State College’s “FastTrack” program, ture has been exhibited throughout the world. He currently serves as Patricia Cokeley. “We are so excited that Cokeley said that the relationship contact Cokeley at (405) 382-9258 or Chief of the Seminole Nation. we can help our students. We developed SSC’s Business & Information Systems [email protected]. this program specifically to meet their Division has established with its advisory SSC’s spring semester begins Jan. 8, New park benches and the statue are the latest additions to the area needs.” board really contributed to getting this and enrollment is currently underway. of campus as part of efforts to landscape and beautify the park area around The program offers four different for- program started. For enrollment information, contact the the pond. mats of coursework. Students in the The advisory board consists of 37 SSC Admissions Office at (405) 382-9950, “FastTrack” program will enroll in tradi- area business leaders and SSC faculty or visit the college’s Web site at SSC President Dr. Jim Utterback and artist Enoch tional 16-week courses, Saturday classes, members. The group meets once a year www.sscok.edu. Kelly Haney pose with “The Guardian.”