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2010 Volleyball Schedule September 3 9:00AM vs. Hesston Vernon College Tournament Sept. 3-4 9:15AM vs. North Central Texas Vernon College Tournament Sept. 3-4 3:15PM vs. Brookhaven (TX) Vernon College Tournament Sept. 3-4 4 11:30AM vs. New Mexico Military Institute Vernon College Tournament Sept. 3-4 2:00PM vs. Cedar Valley College Vernon College Tournament Sept. 3-4 * 7 1:00PM @ Redlands 3:00PM vs. Clarendon College 10 11:15AM vs. Paris (TX) NCTC Tournament Sept. 10-11 12:30PM vs. Vernon (TX) NCTC Tournament Sept. 10-11 4:15PM vs. Brookhaven (TX) NCTC Tournament Sept. 10-11 11 vs. TBA NCTC Tournament Sept. 10-11 15 2:00PM @ North Central Texas 4:00PM vs. Trinity Valley CC 24 @ TBA Hutch Tournament Sept. 24-25 29 6:00PM vs. Northern - Enid October 1 @ TBA Iowa Western Tournament Oct. 1-2 6 6:30PM vs. JV Coffeyville Triangular, Coffeyville, KS 8:00PM @ Coffeyville (KS) Coffeyville Triangular, Coffeyville, KS 12 6:00PM @ Cowley (KS) 16 2:00PM vs. Neosho County (KS) * 18 6:00PM @ Northern Oklahoma - Enid 19 6:00PM vs. Northeastern Oklahoma A&M * 21 6:00PM vs. Redlands 25 5:00PM @ Neosho County (KS) 27 6:00PM @ Northeastern Oklahoma A&M November 5 @ TBA OCAC Region II Tournament ~ Enid, OK ~ Nov. 5-6 9 vs. TBA District C Tournament - Seminole, OK 18 vs. TBA NJCAA National Tournament - West Plains, MO Nov. 18-20 *Region Home Court: Raymond Harber Field House Seminole State College CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

September 2010 SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGIAN PAGE 1 Seminole State College Collegian Seminole, Oklahoma • Volume 39 • Number 1 • September 2010 Campus Welcomes returning and new Students, Faculty and Staff Back Seminole State College wel- also holds a master’s degree in Ed- comed both returning and new ucational Instructional Psychology students for the new academic and Technology with an emphasis year Aug 16. in Instructional Design. Enrollment at the College Grady and her husband Brad reached an all time high of over Mannon, who is an assistant man- 2,400 students last fall. According ager at Sears in Shawnee, make to the Fall 2009 SSC Institutional their home in Prague. Statistics, students from Shaw- Heather Kreeger, who has been nee represented 24 percent of the serving as the SSC Testing Center school’s total enrollment, while supervisor and a recruiter for the students from the Seminole com- College, has been hired as a faculty munity made up 18 percent, last member in the Business Informa- year. tion Systems Division. Kreeger, Students enrolling experienced who holds a bachelor of Business the college’s new Ben and Bon- Administration from the Univer- nie Walkingstick Student Services sity of Oklahoma in International Center on the south side of cam- Business and Supply Chain Man- pus, just off of Highway 9. The agement, will be teaching comput- building houses Admissions, the er science. Seminole State College Bookstore clerk, Ryan Bunyan, checks out stu- Business Office, Financial Aid Of- A French minor with “Special dents as they buy supplies and textbooks to get ready for Back to School. fice and the Testing Center. Distinction” at OU, Kreeger also The new 16,600 square-foot spent a summer studying abroad at She and her husband, Josh, He and his wife, Jennifer, make Student Services Building at Sem- the Université d’ Auvergne in Cl- have two pre-school age children: their home in Ada. inole State College is a one-stop ermont-Ferrand, France. Carson and Lyla. Jim Wilson will be joining the enrollment center designed with Her husband, Colt, is the youth Jarrod Tollett, who has been faculty as an English instructor. the convenience of students in minister at the First Baptist Church employed at SSC as an adviser in Wilson completed his master mind and allows them to complete in Seminole. the federally-funded GEAR UP in fine arts in Creative Writing the enrollment process in one cen- Kendall Rogers is returning to grant program, will be a full-time at Spalding University in Louis- tralized location. the full-time faculty at SSC after instructor in the Math, Science ville, Kentucky and also received New students aren’t the only spending a year in Houston. Rog- and Engineering Division this a master’s degree from the Ameri- new faces at Seminole State Col- ers taught psychology at SSC from fall. Tollett has also taught math can University of Beruit in Beruit, lege this fall. The College has 2007 to 2009 and continued to and science classes as an adjunct Lebanon, in archaeology. He is welcomed five new full-time fac- teach online courses for the Col- instructor at both SSC and East completing a memoir on his life in ulty members. lege during her time in Texas. She Central University in Ada. Beirut from 1980 to 1989. Alayna Grady joins the Lan- returned to Seminole this summer Tollett has a bachelor of arts Wilson also holds a master of guage Arts and Humanities Divi- as her husband began working for degree in history and a bachelor arts degree in geography from the sion as a foreign language instruc- Hinson Insurance Agency in Sem- of science degree in physics from University of Iowa, Iowa City, tor. Grady has a bachelor’s degree inole. She is re-joining the Social ECU. He has completed course- Iowa, and a bachelor of science in in Spanish from Northeastern Sciences Division. work for a master’s in education at history, anthropology and sociol- State University in Tahlequah and Rogers received her bachelor’s ECU. ogy from in is certified to teach levels K-12 in degree in Communication Arts From 1997 to 2007, Tollett Ames, Iowa. Oklahoma. and Science from the University served as a scientist assistant/- Since 2005, Wilson has been a She completed her undergradu- of Oklahoma in 2004 and her nician at the Robert S. Kerr En- principle investigator/archaeolo- ate coursework at St. Gregory’s master’s in Human Relations from vironmental Research Center in gists with the Public Service University in Shawnee. Grady in 2006. Ada. (continued on page 3) CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

PAGE 2 SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGIAN September 2010 Butner selected for OCPRA State Board Dustie Butner, Seminole State is currently working on her Mas- College’s Coordinator of Media ter’s in Human Relations from Relations, was selected to serve East Central University. on the Oklahoma College Public At the OCPRA awards banquet Relations Association (OCPRA) held in conjunction with the asso- Board during the annual Sum- ciation’s annual conference, SSC's mer Conference held at Post Oak Public Relations Office received Lodge in Tulsa, OK. recognition for feature writing. OCPRA is a state wide orga- Lana Reynolds, Vice-President nization designed to provide net- for Institutional Advancement, re- working opportunities for public ceived an award for her news re- relation professionals in higher lease “Hager-Chapman Trust to education. The organization also Assist SSC Students.” The Col- honors the creative imagination of lege’s works were judged against its members and member institu- entries from other Oklahoma com- tions in their marketing and public prehensive and regional universi- relations efforts. Membership is ties and two-year colleges, both SSC Receives Department of Education Grants open to every college and univer- public and private. Seminole State College has Student Support Services, Upward sity in Oklahoma, whether public Reynolds was also a presenter been chosen to receive a Health Bound I and II, Upward Bound or private. at the OCPRA conference. She Sciences Student Support Servic- Math-Science, Veterans Upward Butner is in her second year as joined representatives from other es grant totaling approximately $1 Bound and Educational Talent the Coordinator of Media Rela- universities in a roundtable pre- million from the U.S. Department Search) with a combined annual tions at SSC. She came to Semi- sentation and discussion entitled, of Education and has received a budget of $1.7 million dollars. nole after four years serving as the “Managing the Campus Calen- five-year renewal on the current The grant was written by Kathy Executive Director of Stockyards dar.” Student Support Services grant to- Hoover, SSC TRiO Director with City Main Street in Oklahoma Reynolds is a past President of taling over $1.28 million. the help of Jeanie Nix, Upward City. the OCPRA and currently serves The current SSS grant serves Bound Technology Coordinator; Butner is originally from Beth- as a member of the Board of Di- qualified students in need of aca- Mary Ann Hill, Educational Tal- el Acres, Oklahoma. She holds a rectors. The organization is com- demic support to graduate from ent Search Coordinator; Jonna bachelor’s degree in Agricultural posed of representatives from 34 SSC and/or transfer to a four-year Bunyan, Student Support Services Communications from Oklahoma institutions of higher education in institution. The grant will be al- Program Coordinator and Jamie State University in Stillwater and Oklahoma. located approximately $255,000 Mills, Student Support Services annually for five years and will Adviser. continue to provide funding to the SSC was one of only four Col- Student Support Services program leges in the state to receive a SSS to serve low-income, first genera- grant. With almost 1,500 applica- tion or disabled college students tions received there were 1,026 through the College’s TRIO Pro- funded nationwide. grams. The program complements In the past, five-year funding SSC’s current TRIO programs, was reserved for only those who which include Upward Bound, scored in the top ten percent. But Veterans Upward Bound and Edu- the new Higher Ed Reauthoriza- cational Talent Search. tion Act passed by Congress in The Health Sciences SSC grant August, 2008 mandates that all will have the same goal but will TRiO grants will be for a five-year work specifically with Health Sci- cycle. ence majors. The grant will be al- In addition to tutoring, special located approximately $250,000 academic courses and mentoring, annually for five years. the grants will also help Seminole All of the SSS grants are funded State College provide career coun- through the U.S. Department of seling, transfer guidance programs, Education TRiO Division. SSC academic and cultural enrichment has seven TRiO grants (Student to over 160 at-risk students each Support Services, Health Sciences academic year.

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September 2010 SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGIAN PAGE 7 Seminole State Scrambles

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Welcome Week Activities included a cookout, dance, volleyball tournament, live concert and movie night.

The Seminole State COLLEGIAN is published during the fall and spring semesters by the Seminole State College Office of Media Relations, under the direction of Dustie Butner. The staff reserves the right to edit submitted material for spelling and style. Consideration is given to all submitted material, but submission does not ensure publication. No anonymous material will be considered. All views expressed are those of the author and not necessarily those of Seminole State College. The COLLEGIAN is distributed on the SSC campus and mailed to over 200 friends of the college. Seminole State College, in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, and other Federal laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, handicap, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid and educational services. This publication, printed by the Shawnee News Star, is issued by Seminole State College as authorized by the President of the college. At a cost of $250.00; 1,000 copies have been prepared and distributed. Questions, concerns, can be directed to Dustie Butner at (405) 382-9525. CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

September 2010 SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGIAN PAGE 3 New faces on campus; Back to School (continued from cover) Although the fall term is under- Archaeology and Architecture way and enrollment for regular se- Program of the Anthropology De- mester classes ended, the College partment of the University of Illi- will continue to offer mid-term nois Champaign-Urbana. and short-term courses throughout Wilson, and his wife LeAnne the coming months. The courses Howe, who is an Oklahoma Choc- will be offered at times to accom- taw writer, are moving from Il- modate working adults. Classes linois to Ada. Howe is a tenured will be announced throughout the professor in English, American term. Indian Studies and Theater at the For more information about University of Illinois. The couple SSC courses and admissions, con- hosts a literary salon each summer tact the College’s Office of Admis- for writers and artists from across sions at (405) 382-9950 or view the country in Ada. the website at www.sscok.edu.

Seminole Mouseketeers Longtime Seminole educators Marci Donaho, Dr. Donna Hardin and Betty Smith spoke to Seminole State College employees during the College’s in-service training on Aug. 11. The trio, who are 2007 graduates of the Disney Institute, conducted a session for faculty and staff on “The Disney Approach to Customer Service at SSC.”

Native American Education Expo As school got back into session at Seminole State College the All Nations Student Development Center (NASNTI) presented, a Native American Education Expo to help educate students about resources available through their respective tribes. CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

PAGE 4 SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGIAN September 2010 Seminole State College Offers 'Afternoon College' for convenience Seminole State College has an- classes in place of or addition to nette Troglin, Jarrod Tollett and Jef- a full schedule of classes in the af- nounced a new “Afternoon Col- these four offerings, there are addi- fery Christiansen will be teaching ternoon – attending one class each lege” so students can complete all tional classes available on-line and the classes being offered through day Monday through Thursday. required first semester courses in an at different times in the afternoons. the Language Arts and Humanities; This innovative approach alters the afternoon setting - one course per The benefits of the “Afternoon Math, Science and Engineering; traditional day class schedule of re- day, starting at 2 p.m. College” are taking one class per and Social Sciences Divisions. quiring students to attend a class on SSC is offering classes that meet day, four days a week in the same Vice President for Academic Af- Monday, Wednesday and Friday or Monday through Thursday for two time block from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 fairs Dr. Paul Gasparro said that stu- on Tuesday and Thursday. and a half hours a day. The four p.m. dents have expressed their desire to “We are pleased to provide some classes offered are English Comp I, Four full-time SSC instructors see an expanded schedule of classes alternatives such as the ‘Afternoon College Algebra, Astronomy with have stepped forward to teach the in- offered in the afternoon. College,’ along with increased on- Lab and American National Gov- augural courses for the “Afternoon “By creating this block of cours- line course offerings to better serve ernment. If students are needing College” this fall. Jim Wilson, An- es, students will be able to develop our students,” he said

SSC Business and Industry Upcoming Classes

SSC Business and Industry offers Special Interest, College Credit and Accelerated Classes! For more information please contact Carol Hartman at (405) 382-9246 or [email protected].

Adult Learn to Swim Tuesday 7:45 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Sept. 7-Oct. 26 (14 years of age and up) Parent/Child Learn to Swim Tuesday 7:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Sept. 7-Oct. 26 (6 months to 4 years) Therapy Dog Training Monday 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Sept. 20-Oct. 18 Basic Computer Class Tues/Thurs 6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Sept. 21-Oct. 7 Art History Survey II Saturday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Sept. 25-Oct. 30 American National Government Saturday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Sept. 25-Oct. 30 Intro to Communications Saturday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Sept. 25-Oct. 30

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September 2010 SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGIAN PAGE 5 Regents Elect Officers at Meeting Speaks at Forum At their July meeting held, July Next, the Board reviewed and ac- 22, the Seminole State College cepted an amended holiday sched- Board of Regents swore in a new ule. Fall Break dates on the schedule regent, elected officers approved approved last month were changed the amended holiday schedule and from Oct. 14-15 to Oct. 21-22 to co- approved the naming of the new incide with area public schools. student services center. The Board also approved the Shawnee educator Leesa Adams naming of the new student services was administered the oath of office center. In appreciation and recogni- to serve as a SSC Regent by Semi- tion of a significant financial contri- nole State College legal counsel Ed bution to the “Shaping the Future” Cadenhead. Adams was named to capital campaign by SSC Educa- serve on the Board by Oklahoma tional Foundation Trustee and for- Governor Brad Henry this spring. mer SSC Regent Ben Walkingstick, She succeeds Jon Flowers, whose the board approved the naming of term expired in June. Adams’ sev- the new facility, the “Ben and Bon- en-year term will expire in June nie Walkingstick Student Services Barry Switzer and SSC President Dr. Jim Utterback 2017. Center.” Former head football coach of the University of Oklahoma and During his “President’s Report,” “We are very appreciative of the Cowboys Barry Switzer was the guest speaker for the Seminole Dr. Jim Utterback updated the Walkingsticks’ long-time support Chamber of Commerce September Forum held on Aug. 12 at the Semi- Board about several personnel de- and friendship to Seminole State nole State College Foundation Hall of the Enoch Kelly Haney Center. velopments and campus activities. College,” said Utterback. Switzer has won three national championships, holds 12 Big Eight ti- As their first item of business, the Members present at the July tles and was the winner of Super Bowl XXX. He has one of the highest Board elected officers for the com- meeting were: Bill Huser, Jeff Mill- winning percentages of any coach in history, and is one ing year. Regent Bill Huser was er, David Wilson, Marilyn Bradford of only two head coaches to win both a college football national champi- elected chair. Regent Marci Do- and Leesa Adams. onship and a Super Bowl. The other was his college teammate and rival naho will serve as vice chair, and The next meeting is scheduled head coach Jimmy Johnson. Regent Jeff Miller as secretary. for October 28. Switzer is an active supporter of numerous state and national charitable organizations. He has received recognition for his work with children – especially for his involvement with the Special Olympics organization.

Regents Convene for August Meeting At their August meeting held Thursday, the Seminole State College Board of Regents approved two internal audits. In his “President’s Report,” Dr. Jim Utterback updated the Board on several personnel developments. Additions to the SSC staff include GEAR UP Adviser Courtney Lee and Assistant Volleyball Coach Whitney Segrist. As the first item of business, the Board reviewed and approved the Internal Audit of Bursar Revenue Collections. Under the last action item, the Board reviewed and approved the In- ternal Audit of Fixed Assets. Both internal audits were conducted by BKD, LLP of Tulsa. Members present at the meeting were: Bill Huser, Chair; Marci Do- naho, Jeff Miller, David Wilson, Marilyn Bradford, Kenneth Henderson Leesa Adams (right) of Shawnee takes the oath of office to serve and Leesa Adams. as a Regent for Seminole State College administered by SSC legal The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 28. counsel Ed Cadenhead. Adams succeeds Jon Flowers, whose term expired in June. Adams’s seven-year term will expire in June 2017.