Seminole State College
School Notes Overview:
Seminole State College is maintained as a two-year public college authorized by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to offer courses, provide programs, and confer associate degrees. Seminole State has the primary responsibility of providing post-secondary educational programs to residents of Hughes, Lincoln, Okfuskee, Seminole, and Pottawatomie counties in east central Oklahoma. The College exists to enhance the capabilities of individuals to achieve their goals for personal development by providing quality learning experiences and services that respond to diverse individual and community needs in a changing global society. Seminole State College prepares students to continue their education beyond the two-year level, trains students for careers and other educational opportunities, and makes available resources and services designed to benefit students and the community at large....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Seminole County, OK | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,079 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 959 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 2,038 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 112 students | 229 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 75% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 56% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,758 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 34% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,147 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 27% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $4,366 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 19% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,696 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Seminole State College, established in 1931 as Seminole Junior College, is located in the east central portion of the state in Seminole, Oklahoma, a designated All-American City with a population of approximately 7,500.
- In 2002, Seminole State College opended the doors of the Enoch Kelly Haney Center -a new facility to house the SSC business and industry training program and the College's outstanding nursing division. The 43,000 square foot facility is designed to meet the instructional needs of specific businesses and industries in the areas of management, sales, computer operations, technical service, industrial skills development, and other specialized training as requested.
- Students at Seminole State College can earn an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science degrees. With the Associate of Arts and Science degrees, students can take electives in everything from Art to Pre-engineering and transfer to a four-year institution or enter the work force. With the Applied Science degree, students can concentrate their studies in accounting, computer science, medical laboratory technology, business administration, nursing and office management.
- In addition to offering classes on the SSC campus, the college offers courses in Wewoka and Shawnee. With the outreach classes, students have the opportunity to take college credit courses in a location near them.
- Seminole State College is fully accredited by National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, the National League for Nursing, the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
In the News:
- SSC offers self-defense course (The Shawnee News-Star)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 12:33:32 am
Seminole State College will offer a two-day personal self-defense training through a community service course Tuesday, Dec. 1 and Thursday, Dec. 3. - College President's Double-Dipping To Cost Taxpayers (WFTV 9 Orlando)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 10:50:00 pm
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. -- Seminole State College's president already gets a $230,000 per year salary with many perks. But Eyewitness News found out she's retiring next month, so she can dip into a six-figure retirement, then she'll be back on the job in January. - Double-Dip: College President Plans Month-Long Retirement (Central Florida News 13)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 06:34:32 pm
The president of Seminole State College plans to retire for a month, then resume her job again, all to qualify for retirement benefits. » Read President E. Ann McGee’s Response What do you think? Share your thoughts with us: E-Mail | Twitter | Facebook - Seminole college president retiring for month to 'double dip' -- will get $390K pension payment (Orlando Sentinel)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 05:31:42 am
Seminole State College President E. Ann McGee is retiring next month, but hang on to that congratulatory card. - Seminole State College president retires for 1 month (Orlando Sentinel)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 05:14:28 pm
E. Ann McGee, president of Seminole State College since 1996, abruptly retired during a board meeting Monday night. But she'll be back. She plans to retire for the month of December to qualify for certain state retirement benefits and then return to her post in January.
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Note: Data has been gathered from several government and commercial data sources. School data reflects years 2002-04 statistics (most recent years available). Area and demographic data reflects year 2000 statistics. Public School Review does not ensure the timeliness or accuracy of the information on this site.
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