What's happening in October at SSCC?

Cybersecurity Training -- October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Cybercriminal activity is among the most significant threats facing any organization. Educational institutions are not exempt and are becoming increasingly common targets for ransomware and other cybercrimes. Our main line of defense is a well-informed, cautious, and alert body of end-users. Cybersecurity Awareness Training is mandatory for all Southern State team members with computer access.

The Cybersecurity Training selected for this Fall is available through the KnowBe4 Cybersecurity Platform. An email was sent to you from KnowBe4 with a link to start the training. You will have until Monday, November 9, 2026, to complete the training.

Thank you in advance for taking this notification seriously and with diligence. It is recommended that you complete this training on your desktop or laptop.

Holiday Update & Weather Reminders

All campuses will be closed on the following days:

Monday, October 12 (Columbus Day)
Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day)
Wednesday, November 25 through Friday, November 27 (Thanksgiving)
Thursday, December 24 through Friday, January 1 (Christmas/New Year's)

If an emergency arises and you need to access one of the campuses, please call your campus director/dean to see if arrangements can be made.

Also, as winter weather may arrive sooner than expected, please remember that if there is a weather-related closure, it is important to refrain from coming to campus. Everyone’s cooperation helps keep everyone safe. It also helps our maintenance personnel clear walks, drives, and parking lots without obstacles.

Notifications will be distributed via our web page, social media accounts, and the Southern State Alert System. Announcements will not be made via television or radio. Please set or update your personal notification preferences online at SSCC Alerts.

Deep Data Dive #2 - All Things Enrollment

On Friday, October 16, at 1:30 p.m., Jim Farmer, Director of Enrollment Management, will guide participants through all things enrollment. Topics of discussion will include the student body profile, enrollment targets, and trends within the current student population. Institutional enrollment goals and performance targets will also be explained.

As in past series, these presentations are designed to help all members of the college community, regardless of their role, connect with our data. Essentially, it’s a subtle invitation for all to broaden our knowledge and understanding of the inputs and outputs that keep the College running. Participation is voluntary, and the series is conveniently delivered in webinar format.

Bits & Pieces

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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 October!

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