SCC Student Support Services

10/10/2026

All together now, let's wish Tanya Hill, TRIO SSS Career and Transfer Advisor, an amazing birthday!

We hope you celebrate all weekend, Tanya!

09/28/2026

Music as a Study Skill

On Wednesday, September 9, SCC Music Instructor Lee Van Alstine presented on the ways music, silence, lyrics, mood, personality, and musical preferences can affect attention, memory, and cognitive performance.

We reviewed research on studying with music and considered the bigger question: What works best for you?

Students gathered in the L-Atrium to discover why music can be more than background noise; it can be a study skill!

09/25/2026

September Homeroom Hangout!

On the first Wednesday morning of the month, the SSS Resource Lab welcomes students to stop by for donuts, coffee, and a little downtime before classes.

Students can use this time to work on assignments, ask questions, connect with other SSS students, or simply ease into the day in a cozy, supportive environment.

Join us next month for our October Homeroom Hangout!

📅 Wednesday, October 7
🕗 7:45–9:00 a.m.
Drop In / Come and Go
📍 SSS Resource Lab | J2042

And you don't have to wait until October to start your day with SSS! Come hang out, connect with other SSS students, and start your day with us in the SSS Lab anytime.

📸Rebecca Wilson

08/23/2026

Welcome back to campus from TRiO Student Support Services.

This past week, returning SSS students joined us for 'Welcome Back', an information session covering program requirements, important dates, and the many benefits of being part of SSS.

The sessions were held in the SSS Resource Lab, with half of the students attending in person and half joining virtually via Zoom. We loved seeing so many familiar faces back on campus!

Workshop Season begins in September, so get ready for an eventful semester filled with learning, support, and opportunities.

We're excited for another great semester!

06/19/2026

Congrats, Diamond! She is also a member of TRIO!

Congratulations to SCC Student Diamond Pearl (with her daughter Harper). Diamond is pictured with her certificate as the Summer Early Registration Winner. Through the Vice President of Student Affairs’ Early Registration Incentive Initiative, her books and consumable supplies for the Summer 2026 semester have been covered.

Diamond's name was selected during the drawing held on Friday, May 22. She will also have another opportunity to be entered into the Fall 2026 Early Registration Drawing, which will take place on Friday, August 7. Students who register early for their Fall 2026 classes are automatically entered for a chance to win in the August drawing.

The Early Registration Incentive Initiative encourages students to register early, secure the classes they need, and take advantage of opportunities for additional financial support.

Call us at 618-634-3200 or message this page to get started!

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05/19/2026

Here's an update from our Student Support Services Celebration of Achievement a couple of weeks ago.

These honorees weren't able to attend the event, but we've caught up with them!

05/18/2026

We'd like to congratulate the Class of 2026, including all the Shawnee Community College TRiO students. We wish you the best in your next chapter!

05/06/2026

'Tis the season for celebrating.

Today, we held our annual Student Support Services Celebration of Achievement.

Thanks to all of these individuals who make TRiO SSS tick!

🌟Friend of SSS Award: David Black, Ender Schmidt, and Gary Sommer
🌟Outstanding Staff Award: Mindy Ashby and Kevin Hunsperger
🌟Outstanding Faculty: Maggie Calcaterra, Christy Parks, Lee VanAlstine, and Robert Woolridge

🌟Recognition of Leadership: Michael Deno
🌟Perseverance Award: Alecia Deno
🌟Commitment to Transfer: Mackenzie Jackson
🌟Communication Award: Chasidy Vaughn
🌟Academic Excellence: John Keeghan Steele, Chasidy Vaughn, Morgan Casey, and Alexis Peeler
🌟Outstanding Tutor: John Keeghan Steele
🌟Upbeat Award: Brianna Hall
🌟Rock Star Award: Alexis Peeler
🌟President and Vice President’s Lists: Michael Deno, Morgan Casey, Brianna Hall, Alexis Peeler, Chasidy Vaughn, and John Keeghan Steele
🌟Graduates Pictured: Brianna Hall, Chasidy Vaughn, Alexis Peeler, Alecia Deno, John Keeghan Steele, Mackenzie Jackson
Student of the Year: Morgan Casey

Winners Not Photographed:
🌟Academic Excellence: Courtney Balderas, Regina Buckenmyer, Rachel Cameron, Ashton Dillow, Gracie Edwards, Robert Edwards, Kierston Holloway, Aden Parks, Natasha Smith, Grace Vinson
🌟Commitment to Transfer: Courtney Balderas, Ty Schuetz, Ja’Niyah Simelton
🌟Outstanding Staff: Kaylyn Meyers, Ronnie Rice, Maintenance Dept.
🌟Communication: Joseph Rulevish
🌟Frequent Flyer: Hayden Castleman, Sage Helm
🌟Humorous: Summerlee Elders
🌟Non-Traditional Student of the Year: Reginald Irby
🌟Outstanding First Year Student: Arrianna Talley
🌟Outstanding Tutee: Joseph Rulevish
🌟Perseverance: Alissa Carrico, Christine Outlan
🌟Rock Star: Alexis Taylor, Hope McNeely
🌟Smiley Face: Hailey Anderson, Kaelei Martin
🌟Stupendous: Lucy Childers, Cara Young
🌟Upbeat: Trinity Posey, Hope McNeely

04/30/2026

Road Trip!

SSS Academic Retention Specialist Rachel Hannan recently took SSS students Chasidy Vaughn and Joseph Rulevish to the SIU Aquarium along with bus driver Curtis Salley.

They saw sturgeon and clownfish, learned about aquatic careers, and even visited the fermentation lab.

It was a great trip!

04/30/2026

Congrats to this team, which is made up of three TRIO Student Support Services students.

Robert Edwards, Gracie Edwards, and Ty Schuetz.