Southern State’s Dr. Erika Goodwin Reappointed as Higher Learning Commission Peer Reviewer

Dr. Erika Goodwin, Vice President of Academic Affairs at Southern State, has been selected by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) for reappointment as Peer Reviewer to serve a four-year term (September 1, 2023 – August 31, 2027). This will be her third term serving in the role.  “It is a privilege to be part of

SSCC’s PN program celebrates graduation

Ten graduates of Southern State Community College’s Practical Nursing program were recognized during a Dec. 8 pinning ceremony at the college’s Central Campus in Hillsboro. Graduate Ryan McBride opened the evening ceremony, followed by administrative greetings from SSCC Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Erika Goodwin, and SSCC Dean of Health Sciences/Director of Nursing, Dr.

Auditions for SSCC Theatre’s “Moonlight and Magnolias” will be on Jan. 13 & 14

SSCC Theatre will hold auditions for the spring production of “Moonlight and Magnolias,” by Ron Hutchinson. Open to community members and students, auditions will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, January 13, and at 10 a.m., Saturday, January 14, in the Edward K. Daniels Auditorium on Southern State Community College’s Central Campus, 100 Hobart Drive,

Doug Daniels named new Commander of Southern State’s Police Academy

Southern State Community College is pleased to announce Doug Daniels, of Greenfield, as the new Commander of the Ohio Basic Peace Officer Academy (OPOTA). Daniels succeeds Ron Fithen, of Wilmington, who served as Commander of the program for a little over 20 years. Daniels has a comprehensive law enforcement background that encompasses a variety of

Southern State students inducted into PTK honor society

The membership of one of higher education’s most recognized honor societies, Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), was enhanced by the induction of several new members at a November 17 ceremony held on Southern State Community College’s Central Campus. Founded in 1918, PTK honors academic achievement in two-year colleges. To be considered for membership, a student needs

Virtual Reality brings new ways of learning to Southern State

The use of virtual reality is bringing about many new ways of learning at Southern State Community College. Often referred to as VR technology, virtual reality uses computer mechanics to create a simulated environment that can be explored in 360 degrees. Unlike traditional interfaces, VR technology places the user inside the virtual environment to give

Dr. Angel Mootispaw and Cathy Zile from Southern State selected to present at Quality Matters (QM) Connect Conference in Arizona

Dr. Angel Mootispaw, Director of Instructional Technology, and Cathy Zile, Learning Management System Administrator, from Southern State Community College will be presenting at the annual Quality Matters (QM) Connect Conference — November 8, 2022 in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Mootispaw and Ms. Zile submitted a proposal and were selected to present Templates, Quality, Assurance, and Shared

SSCC Awards First Katie Bailey Memorial Scholarship to Karleigh Hopkins

The Southern State Community College Foundation has announced Karleigh Hopkins as the recipient of the Katie Bailey Memorial Scholarship for the 2022-23 academic year.  Hopkins graduated from Hillsboro High School in 2020 and is pursuing a major in Medical Assisting at SSCC, with the goal of working in a pediatric office. The Katie Bailey Memorial

Southern State’s Dr. Julianne Krebs promoted to Dean of Health Sciences

Southern State Community College is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Julianne Krebs, Director of Nursing, to Dean of Health Sciences. Dr. Krebs, who currently oversees the nursing program, will assume additional leadership over medical assisting and other allied health programs at the college. When Dr. Erika Goodwin, Vice President of Academic Affairs, joined

Investiture Ceremony for Roades

The investiture for Dr. Nicole Roades, the 6th president at Southern State Community College was held Monday, August 15 in the Edward K. Daniels Memorial Auditorium on the Central Campus in Hillsboro.  Dr. Nicole Roades assumed the presidency on July 1, 2022 following Dr. Kevin Boys who held the position for 12 years.  Speaking from a