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February February 1 5:30 PM @ Western Oklahoma State College 1 7:30 PM @ Western Oklahoma State College

4 5:30 PM vs. Eastern Oklahoma State College 4 7:30 PM vs. Eastern Oklahoma State College

8 5:30 PM @ Northern Oklahoma - Enid 8 7:30 PM @ Northern Oklahoma - Enid

15 5:30 PM @ Murray State College 15 7:30 PM @ Murray State College

18 5:30 PM vs. Carl Albert State College 18 7:30 PM vs. Carl Albert State College

22 5:30 PM @ Northern Oklahoma - Tonkawa 22 7:30 PM @ Northern Oklahoma - Tonkawa 25 5:30 PM vs. Redlands 25 7:30 PM vs. Redlands

March March 1-6 NJCAA Region II Tournament @ Shawnee, OK 1-6 NJCAA Region II Tournament @ Shawnee, OK

SSC Softball SSC Baseball February February 5 TBA @ Cowtown Classic @ Ft. Worth, TX 11 1:30 PM vs. Coffeyville (KS) @ Jenks High School 6 TBA @ Cowtown Classic @ Ft. Worth, TX 13 1:30 PM vs. Crowder College 10 TBA @ Cowley College 14 1:00 PM vs. Allen County (KS) 12 2:00 PM vs. Labette Community College 16 2:00 PM vs. Cowley College Game 2 vs. Labette Community College 18 2:00 PM vs. Grayson College 19 TBA @ Cowtown Classic @ Ft. Worth, TX @ Sherman, TX 20 TBA @ Cowtown Classic @ Ft. Worth, TX 20 12:00 PM vs. Carl Albert State College 24 TBA vs. Indian Hills CC-Centerville 21 1:00 PM vs. Maple Woods Community College @ Jenks High schhol 26 2:00 PM @ Grayson College 22 2:00 PM vs. Redlands Game 2 @ Grayson College 27 1:00 PM vs. Pratt (KS) 28 1:00 PM vs. Pratt (KS) CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

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AT&T Supports Seminole State College President's Leadership Class To help Seminole State College nities. “The Presidential Leadership prepare students for leadership roles Class provides students with unique in their communities and the State, opportunities to foster their lead- AT&T has made a $10,000 contribu- ership skills while developing aca- tion in support of their efforts. “Few demic growth,” said Seminole State things are more important to the fu- College President, Dr. James Utter- ture of our state than teaching the back who instituted the program in skills of leadership to the next gen- 2007. “We are very appreciative eration,” said AT&T Oklahoma Area of AT&T’s commitment to our pro- February Manager-External Affairs Jan Mo- gram and to the students participat- ran. “We believe very strongly in our ing in it.” 1 7:30 PM @ Western Oklahoma State College obligation to give back and to invest PLC is a two-year scholarship

4 7:30 PM vs. Eastern Oklahoma State College in organizations that are investing in program created to help students de- our future, so we are very pleased to velop leadership skills and provide 8 7:30 PM @ Northern Oklahoma - Enid be able to make this contribution to personal and professional growth 15 7:30 PM @ Murray State College support the work of the President’s opportunities. The scholarship pro- Leadership Class program at Semi- gram was established to provide ed- 18 7:30 PM vs. Carl Albert State College nole State College.” ucational classroom and extracurric- 22 7:30 PM @ Northern Oklahoma - Tonkawa The $10,000 AT&T Foundation ular activities to enhance leadership Pictured left to right are: Delila Loftis, Paden; McKayla Hendrix, Tulsa; State contribution will support the Presi- skills of students. Responsibilities Representative Tom Newell (R-Seminole); Xavier Freeman, Seminole; AT&T 25 7:30 PM vs. Redlands dent’s Leadership Class program in of PLC members include volunteer- Oklahoma Area Manager-External Affairs Jan Moran; Denver Rogers, Hold- preparing members of this group to ing for campus service programs enville; State Senator Jason Smalley (R-Stroud); Austin Vega, Seminole; SSC March develop their leadership skills and and campus events. School officials President Dr. Jim Utterback; Paige Vanlandingham, Seminole; and Kinzey 1-6 NJCAA Region II Tournament @ Shawnee, OK take on leadership roles on campus, throughout the college’s service area Bryan, Bowlegs. in the community and throughout of Seminole, Lincoln, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma. The group is composed Hughes and Okfuskee counties are selected based on ACT scores, ac- ensure that our children receive the ademic performance in high school best education possible, an education of diverse populations represent- invited by SSC President Utterback ing under-represented minorities, to nominate high school seniors as and demonstrated leadership ability. that prepares them for the challenges first-generation college students and candidates for the scholarship pro- “We work very hard in the state (continued on page 5) students from small, rural commu- gram each year. Participants are legislature in support of policies to February 11 1:30 PM vs. Coffeyville (KS) Regents Convene for January Meeting; Renew President's Contract @ Jenks High School The Seminole State College on recent activities and events at the additional cuts announced in Decem- would be “devastating” for SSC. 13 1:30 PM vs. Crowder College Board of Regents convened Thurs- College. The President also provided ber, amounted to close to $500,000 “We would have to look at the elimi- 14 1:00 PM vs. Allen County (KS) day, Jan. 14 for the first time in the Board members with a document re- for Seminole State College. nation of programs, reduction of ser- 16 2:00 PM vs. Cowley College new year. At their January meeting, viewing 2015 highlights. This docu- He said that six positions were vices to students and the community 18 2:00 PM vs. Grayson College the SSC Board heard reports on re- ment is available to the public online eliminated, department budgets were – such as the closing of the indoor cent campus activities, approved fee at: http://www.sscok.edu/2015high- swimming pool, as well as further @ Sherman, TX reduced by ten percent, use of state increases for three academic pro- lights.pdf. funds for out-of-state travel was re- personnel cuts,” he said. 20 12:00 PM vs. Carl Albert State College grams as well as the refinancing of The President told the board that stricted, and other important services Under the first item of business, 21 1:00 PM vs. Maple Woods Community College a 2006 bond, and reviewed the terms several dramatic steps were taken in were reduced. Board members approved an aca- @ Jenks High schhol of the President’s employment. late December in response to state With the threat of massive addi- demic fee increase for three high- 22 2:00 PM vs. Redlands During the President’s Report, budgets cuts. He said the funding re- tional cuts in state funding being dis- Dr. Jim Utterback updated the Board ductions made in June of 2015, and (continued on page 4) 27 1:00 PM vs. Pratt (KS) cussed, Utterback said future actions 28 1:00 PM vs. Pratt (KS) CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

PAGEDATE LINE,2 PAGE NUMBER, ETC. GOES HERE SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGIAN February 2016 SSC to Host Guest Lecturer Hedge Coke The Seminole State College important to encourage students to Witter Bynner Fellowship (Library Language Arts and Humanities find their niche and inspiration and of Congress), Lifetime Achievement Division will be hosting guest lec- to expand their horizons. She has Award (NWCA), Wordcrafter of the turer Allison Adelle Hedge Coke, made it her personal goal to foster a Year Award (WCNWS), an Ameri- an award-winning writer, perform- new generation of writers and think- can Book Award, an IPPY, a Paterson er, editor and activist, on campus ers. Prize, a Sioux Falls Mayor’s Award, Wednesday, February 10. Allison Adelle Hedge Coke’s and residencies with MacDowell, Hedge Coke will be speak to authored books include: (poetry & Black Earth Institute, Hawthornden SSC literature and writing students verse-play) The Year of the Rat, Dog Castle, Weymouth Center, Center concerning the benefits of creative Road Woman, Off-Season City Pipe, for the Great Plains, and Lannan at writing and Master of Fine Arts Blood Run, Streaming, and (mem- Marfa. (MFA) programs. Her presentation oir) Rock Ghost, Willow, Deer. An- Hedge Coke directs the annual will be held at 10 a.m. in the Jeff thologies she edited include: Sing: Literary Sandhill Crane Retreat and Johnston Fine Arts Center on the Poetry of the Indigenous Americas, is currently at work on an environ- College’s campus. The lecture is Effigies and Effigies II. Hedge Coke mental documentary film, Red Dust: free and open to the public. has had two written plays produced resiliency in the dirty thirties. Hedge Coke is currently a mem- and a few short films. She also re- For more information about this ber of the Red Earth MFA poetry cently recorded an album with the event, contact SSC Professor of En- Photo of Allison Adelle Hedge Coke faculty at Oklahoma City Univer- trio Rd Klā. glish Jessica Isaacs at 405-382-9209 by Shane Brown Photography. sity. As a teacher, she believes it is Awards for her work include: or by email at [email protected]. Senator Pittman Speaks in Honor of MLK Day As part of a special Martin Lu- tutor with the Oklahoma City Pub- presentation, the program also fea- ther King Day program at Seminole lic Schools System, former case tured a short film of those through- State College, Oklahoma State Sena- manager, and former mentor for the out history who took a stand against tor Anastasia Pittman (D) visited the United States Department of Justice, racism, a clip of Dr. Martin Luther campus Thursday, Jan. 14 and spoke Western District. She won her elec- King Jr.’s famous last speech and a to students, faculty and staff. tion to District 99 of the House of timeline of his life and accomplish- Senator Pittman focused her Representatives in November 2006 ments. speech on the program theme, and District 48 of the State Senate in This special MLK program was “When We Stand Together.” She November 2014. sponsored by the College’s Native stressed the importance of coming Senator Pittman is the second cit- American Serving Non-tribal Insti- together in unity regardless of race, izen of Seminole Nation to serve in tutions (NASNTI) Program. age or gender. the legislature and currently serves The NASNTI project serves to She went on to explain that as Chair of the Oklahoma Legislative increase retention and graduation though people may have different Black Caucus, Senate Democratic rates of Seminole State College stu- skin colors, when blended together Whip, Co-Chair of the Oklahoma dents and is funded by the U.S. De- – much like the colors in a tapestry Native American Caucus, National partment of Education. The NASN- – the result can be beautiful. She Black Caucus of State Legislators TI offices are located in the Boren encouraged the audience to work Housing Vice-Chair, National Cau- Library on the SSC campus. together in leadership and service, cus of Native American Legislators and through this, anything is possi- Education Chair and Health Vice- To the right - In honor of Martin Lu- ble. Chair, and National Foundation of ther King Day, Senator Anastasia Pit- Senator Pittman is an educator, Women Legislators State Direc- tman (D) addresses the importance consultant, public relations special- tor. of unity to the students, faculty and ist, radio broadcaster, registered Along with Senator Pittman’s staff at Seminole State College. CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

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Check out our upcoming Saturday classes, beginning February 27: Introduction to Literature General Psychology

Classes meet for 5 Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shawnee High School senior Logan Franklin, son of former Trojan and pro- fessional baseball pitcher Ryan Franklin, recently signed to play baseball at his father’s alma mater – Seminole State College. Logan Franklin (cen- ter) stands with his father Ryan Franklin (right) and Seminole State College Contact your advisor today to enroll! Head Baseball Coach Lloyd “Z” Simmons. Coach Simmons Honored as College Coach of the Year Seminole State College Head 1,600 games and two World Series Baseball Coach Lloyd “Z” Sim- championships. mons was recently honored as “Col- Simmons – along with former lege Coach of the Year” by the Okla- Asher High School head coach and homa Baseball Coaches Association SSC assistant coach Murl Bowen (OCBA). – also gave a special presentation Simmons was recognized at on “Winning Baseball in Oklaho- a special Hall of Fame Banquet ma” during the OCBA winter clin- during the 50th Annual OBCA Win- ic. Bowen is also an OCBA Hall of ter Baseball Clinic held in Okla- Famer. homa City on Jan. 23. This marks Throughout his 30 years of Simmons eighth time to receive the coaching at SSC, Simmons has built College Coach of the Year award. a collegiate baseball dynasty. Just Simmons is also a former OBCA last season, Simmons led the SSC Hall of Fame inductee – a spe- Trojans to claim the title of Region cial honor that recognizes baseball II Champions. In the 2000 season, coaches throughout the state each Simmons made an unprecedented year for their service and dedication. 13th trip to the NJCAA World Series Simmons was inducted into the Hall in Grand Junction, Colo. of Fame in 2005. Coach Simmons and the 2016 Legendary Los Angeles Dodg- Trojans will kick off their sea- ers manager Tommy Lasorda was son on Thursday, Feb. 11, against the special guest speaker at the Coffeyville, Kansas at Jenks High event. Lasorda, who led the Dodgers School in the Tulsa area. For a com- from 1977 to 1996, was inducted as plete schedule and other Trojan Coach Lloyd “Z” Simmons (left) meets guest speaker and former Los an honorary member of the OCBA news, visit the College’s athletics Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Losorda at the 50th Annual OBCA Hall of Fame. Lasorda won nearly website at www.sscathletics.com. Winter Baseball Clinic in Oklahoma City. CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

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with personal aspirations. “I want to favorite classes have been anatomy travel. I’ve thought about becoming and physiology. a traveling nurse,” she said. “I could While discussing her time spent Student Spotlight work for 6 months somewhere and at SSC, Riddle expressed how fast then move on.” time has passed for her. “I feel like Emilee Riddle - SSC STEM Student Although Riddle is excited for I just started college and now I’m the future, she is currently focused about to have my associate's degree!” on her last semester at SSC. Riddle went on to explain her “I like the smallness of the uncertainty of moving to Ada right campus,” Riddle explained as one away, listing her current job as one of the things that attracted her to reason she wants to continue living SSC. Riddle, a 2014 Maud High here. “I have the best bosses that I School graduate, mentioned that will probably ever have,” she said, her graduating class only contained referring to Strothers Twin Cinema about 23 students, so it was a nice in Seminole where she has been transition from there to SSC. employed for over a year and a half for Steve and Lisa Schoaps. “I met Spencer while working there. We worked together for a little “I want to while,” Riddle said of her boyfriend, who resides in Seminole and is a travel. I've current freshman at ECU. Riddle acknowledged that thought about although she would prefer to continue living here, it all depends becoming a on her nursing classes at ECU and what clinical schedule she will be traveling nurse. assigned. Aside from school and work, - Emilee Riddle Riddle is a big basketball fan and an avid supporter of her younger sister, Allison, who is a freshman at MHS. Another factor in her decision “It’s been fun watching her play this to attend SSC was the offer of a season,” Riddle said, mentioning Salutatorian scholarship. “It helped that her sister plays post and guard Although she currently lives Upon graduation, Riddle tremendously,” Riddle explained, among other positions. in the small town of Maud, this will transfer to East Central stating that she doesn’t receive any Riddle also played basketball Seminole State College STEM University in Ada for the college’s financial aid assistance to help pay during all four years of high school student would like to eventually nursing program. “I want to be a for her tuition. and still enjoys playing. “When I go travel the world as part of her career. registered nurse,” she said. “I like While Riddle notes that she has to the wellness center and workout, I Emilee Riddle, a current helping people. It’s one of the best enjoyed all her SSC professors, she still like to shoot around,” she said. sophomore at SSC, is a health- professions to do that.” admits her favorite has been Dr. Riddle currently lives at home related major who plans to graduate Looking ahead, Riddle discussed Noble Jobe. “He’s fun and never in Maud with her mom Christi, dad this May. her future career plans combined boring,” she said, mentioning her Eddie and younger sister Allison.

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SSC Now Accepting Submissions for Creativity Symposium The Language Arts and Human- pus. The symposium is open to the saw textile artist, and crew members education and in Oklahoma culture,” ities Division at Seminole State Col- public, and area high schools and Adam Hampton, Jason Alexander, said Jessica Isaacs, Symposium Di- lege is currently accepting submis- middle schools are welcome to bring Kenny Pitts and Chad Mathews of rector and Professor of Language sions for the Sixth Annual “Howlers their students to enjoy two days Outsiders Productions – an award Arts and Humanities at SSC. and Yawpers Creativity Symposium: filled with an eclectic mix of varied winning independent film produc- High school and middle school A Showcase of Oklahoma Artists, musical performances, creative writ- tion company based in Shawnee. teachers or counselors wishing to Musicians, Actors, Writers, and ings, dramatic readings, artistic pre- The Howlers and Yawpers Cre- bring students to the event, or any- Dancers.” sentations, and dances by both pro- ativity Symposium was established one wishing to bring large groups to Those interested can visit the fessional and emerging Oklahoma by the faculty of the SSC Language enjoy the symposium, should contact symposium website at http://yawp- artists and scholars. Arts and Humanities Division in the Jessica Isaacs for information about ers.kellimcbride.com to access the The 2016 Keynote Speaker is spring of 2011 as a free celebration bus parking and other necessary ar- 2016 Submission Form. The dead- Oklahoma Poet Laureate Dr. Ben of Oklahoma creative expression, in rangements at 405-382-9209 or by line for submissions is Tuesday, Myers, a literature professor at all of its diverse forms. email at [email protected]. March 1, 2016. Oklahoma Baptist University and The symposium will be Thurs- an award-winning author and schol- “We hope this symposium will Those interested may also con- day, April 28 and Friday, April 29, ar whose poems have appeared in encourage all those who attend and tact SSC Language Arts & Human- 2016. This free event will begin at 8 prominent international journals. participate to continue to find pas- ities Division Secretary, Annie Dan- a.m. both days in the Jeff Johnston Special guests will include Mar- sion in their creative arts and ap- iel at 405-382-9561 or by email at Fine Arts Center on the SSC cam- garet Wheeler, acclaimed Chicka- preciate the role the fine arts play in [email protected].

(continued from cover) “I am honored and appreciate the opportunity to serve as President of cost programs at the College. The Seminole State College. I appreciate first increase will change the fees for all of you for your support. It is great remedial/zero level courses from $18 to work with a good Board that is vi- Global Studies to $25 per credit hour. The second sionary and willing to take risks.” change will increase nursing course Utterback also thanked long-time fees from $20 to $40 per credit hour. SSC legal counsel Ed Cadenhead for Informational Meetings The third increase will change the all that he has done for the College fees for medical laboratory cours- for many decades. The President es from $10 to $20 per credit hour. added, “We are fortunate to have a These fee increases will effect only a strong and competent administrative Tuesday, February 9th minimal number of specific courses team, as well as a dedicated faculty and will help offset the costs asso- and staff. We impact a lot of lives in or ciated with related small class sizes, a very positive way.” supplies, equipment and travel. Board Chair Karen James com- Wednesday, February 10th Under the next action item, the plimented the President on the de- Board approved the refinancing of velopment of the College under his the 2006 Oklahoma Development leadership, and thanked him for his Finance Authority bond. This refi- service to the College, the communi- nancing, made in accordance with ty and the entire State. She echoed Boren Library, Room 100 recommendations from the College’s his compliments of College employ- 6 p.m. bond advisors, will save an estimat- ees, but, stressed, “It takes a good ed $50,000 per year. leader to build a good team.” The Board then retired into exec- utive session to discuss the terms of Board members present at the The 2016 summer tour to Paris, Normandy and employment for the President’s 2016 January meeting were: Chair Karen London will be discussed, along with information contract. After returning to open ses- James, Bryan Cain, Marci Donaho, sion, the Board made a motion to ex- Curtis Morgan, Ryan Franklin and regarding travel security. If you are interested, it's tend Utterback’s contract for another Ray McQuiston. not too late! Attend one of the meetings or contact year with the same terms. The next SSC Board of Regents Kelly Kirk at 405-275-5811. Utterback thanked the Board for meeting is scheduled for Thursday, their vote of confidence. He added, February 18.

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February 2016 SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGIAN DATE LINE, PAGE NUMBER, ETC. GOESPAGE HERE 5 (continued from cover) SSC Supporters Attend Legislative Tour and opportunities of the future,” said State Senator Jason Smalley. “This Jim Hardin, Karel Brew- contribution by AT&T is greatly ap- ster, Jeramy Rich, Rep- preciated by all of us in this commu- resentative Tom New- nity, because it will help Seminole ell, SSC Trustee and East State continue its efforts to educate Central University Pres- the leaders of tomorrow.” Added ident John Hargrave, State Representative Tom Newell, Dr. Jim Utterback, Mark “In addition to making sure our kids Schell, Marci Donaho, learn about the basics, it is impera- Lance Wortham, Rep- tive that we work with them to instill resentative Kevin Wal- values like leadership. That’s why lace, Katherine Benton, the work of the President’s Leader- Braden Brown, Court- ship Class is so valuable, and I’d like ney Jones and Lana to thank AT&T for this contribution Reynolds represented that will help President Utterback Seminole State College and his colleagues continue their ef- at the Southeast Okla- forts.” homa Legislative Tour AT&T is one of world’s largest on January 22 in McA- communications companies con- lester. necting customers with a broad range of wireless voice and data services. Supporters of Seminole State Tom Newell (R-District 28) and the College was Karel Brewster of In 2015, AT&T again ranked among College were guests at the Southeast Kevin Wallace (R-District 32) were Brewster & Associates consulting the 50 Most Admired Companies by Oklahoma Legislative Tour hosted special guests of the SSC group. firm. FORTUNE® magazine. The com- by the Oklahoma State Regents for Those in the delegation from Colleges participating in the pany is committed to enriching and Higher Education on January 22 in SSC included: President Dr. Jim Ut- event included: East Central Uni- strengthening communities across McAlester. terback; Executive Vice President versity, Eastern Oklahoma State the country through the AT&T Foun- Dr. Glen D. Johnson, Chancel- for Institutional Advancement Lana College, Carl Albert State College, dation. AT&T supports programs lor of the Oklahoma State System Reynolds; Vice President for Fiscal Connors State College, Murray State that address quality-of-life issues, of Higher Education, met with the Affairs Katherine Benton; Human College, Seminole State College and with an emphasis on improving ed- group of area legislators and friends Resources Director Courtney Jones; Southeastern Oklahoma State Uni- ucation and advancing community of higher education to discuss the and Director of Business Services versity. development. With a desire to raise importance of higher education in Braden Brown. The event was part of a state- high school graduation rates, AT&T improving the economy and busi- Others in attendance were SSC wide initiative that brings together helps prepare students for college ness climate of the state. Regent Marci Donaho and four SSC local legislators, college and univer- and careers through their signature Area community leaders were Educational Foundation Trustees sity presidents, and community lead- education initiative, AT&T Aspire. among those in attendance at the including Jim Hardin, Mark Schell, ers in a forum to discuss higher edu-

To date, AT&T has committed $350 event held at Pete’s Place in Krebs. Jeramy Rich and Lance Wortham. cation’s goals, initiatives and agenda million to the program. Oklahoma State Representatives Also in attendance as a guest of for the upcoming legislative session. Have suggestions or story ideas for the Collegian? Q Do you know someone who wants to be on our mailing list? Let us know at [email protected]! The Collegian is also available to read online at www.sscok.edu.