Happy Community College Month!
April is Community College Awareness Month

Southern State is proud to join more than 1,000 community colleges across the nation in celebration of Community College Awareness Month.

As we reflect on past accomplishments, let's also take some time to familiarize ourselves with Southern State's mission, vision, and strategic plan in order to continue the great work we do for our students and the communities we serve.
Southern State is committed to its mission to provide accessible, affordable and high-quality education to people in southern Ohio.
The vision for Southern State is to produce student outcomes and superior service that render SSCC indispensable.
Solar Eclipse - April 8, 2024

On April 8, 2024, a rare total solar eclipse will trace a narrow path of totality across 13 U.S. states - including parts of Ohio. People within the 124-mile band within the path of totality will experience the full solar eclipse over nearly five minutes as the moon casts its shadow on the Earth as it passes between our planet and the sun.

Click here to learn more as we count down to this once-in-a-lifetime event.
SSCC Theatre to present 'Firebringer'

The Theatre Department at Southern State Community College presents “Firebringer,” with music and lyrics by Meredith Stepien and Mark Swiderski, book by Matt Lang, Nick Lang, and Brian Holden, and arranged by Clark Baxtresser and Pierce Siebers, playing April 12-14 in the Edward K. Daniels Auditorium on Central Campus. The Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m.; the Sunday matinee begins at 3:30 p.m.
 
Tickets for “Firebringer” are on sale now and can be purchased for $20 at www.sscctheatre.com. Students can purchase tickets, with their ID at the door, for $10. Credit cards are accepted for online purchases and at the door. “Firebringer” is for mature audiences only.
 
For more information on “Firebringer,” please visit www.sscctheatre.com. 
Coffee and Commerce - April 23

Southern State will be partnering with the Highland County Chamber to host Coffee & Commerce on Tuesday, April 23 at the Central Campus in Hillsboro from 8-9 a.m. in the lobby.

This event will offer attendees the chance to network with Chamber staff and their board as well as to enjoy light refreshments while discussing current business topics and learning from other Chamber members.
Required Training
Cybercriminal activity is among the most significant threats facing any organization. Education institutions are not exempt and are becoming common targets for ransom and other cybercrimes. Cybersecurity Awareness Training is mandatory for all SSCC team members with computer access.
 
As we have done in past training experiences, the Cybersecurity Training selected for this Spring is available through the Dayforce Learning Platform. You can access the training by logging into Dayforce (formerly MyEconnect) and selecting "Learning" from the navigation menu. 

You will have until May 10, 2024, to complete the assigned training.
 
It is recommended that you complete this training on your desktop or laptop. If you have additional questions please contact Tyler Bick at tbick2@sscc.edu.
Bits & Pieces

Don't forget to follow Southern State on social media (clickable badges below) as well as the College's blog at www.sscc.blog.

For a list of upcoming events taking place at the College, please visit our events page: https://www.sscc.edu/students/events/index.shtml

Have a great April!