Snead State Community College (SSCC) History and Academics

History

Snead Community College began as a small mission school in 1898 in the home of the original founders. The Elder family opened the Boaz Seminary with 70 students. The seminary grew rapidly, and in 1906 the name changed to John H. Snead Seminary in honor of the person who donated land and money to the seminary. The seminary graduated more than 1200 students in 1906, and the seminar remained one of Alabama’s strongest secondary schools.

In 1935, Snead State College began operating as a junior college after being chartered by the State of Alabama. The college was under the supervision of the North Alabama Conference of the Methodist Church. In 1967, after spending 32 years as a private junior college, the college became part of a two-year college system in Alabama under the guise of the Alabama State Board of Education. The college changed the name to Snead State Junior College that same year.

The State Board of Education authorized that Snead State Junior College become Snead State Community College in May 1992. The main campus in Boaz , Alabama consists of 20 building and sits of 45-acres of land.

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Ranks 60th in Alabama and 3402nd overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	44.3
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$13,690
Admission Success rate	N/A
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	34 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	62% / 39%
Enrollment Total (all students)	2,280

Academics

The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accredits Snead State Community College. Snead offers associate degrees. The college consists of 11 academic departments that include the Department of Business, Department of Computer Science Technology, Department of Cosmetology, Department of Electronic Engineering Technology, Department of Fine Arts, Department of Health Sciences, Department of Humanities, Department of Library, Department of Mathematics, Department of Science, and Department of Social Science.

A few of the degrees that students can earn include Accounting, Medical Transcription, Theatre, Humanities Leadership, English, Interdisciplinary Studies, Philosophy, Anthropology, Child Development, Political Science, and Criminal Justice.

Snead State Community College plans to offer online courses for many courses. A few of the online courses include Human Pathophysiology, Principles of Accounting, Children’s Creative Experiences, Children’s Literature and Language Development, C++ Programming, Java Programming, Introduction to Criminal Justice, Principles of Microeconomics, Introductory Technical English I, and American Literature I.

The school’s online courses will soon be offered through the Blackboard Learning System. The system supports on campus and online classes at the college. There is currently a pilot group testing the system, but by the end of academic year, Snead plans to offer the full platform to all students. Hundreds of universities and colleges use this system.

The Workforce Development Division offers training opportunities so that each student has the necessary tools to succeed. The types of training consists of industry specific training, professional development options, various enrichment classes, and short-term skills training programs that fit the personal needs of each student.

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Admissions

The admissions process is easy at Snead State Community College. Students must complete and submit an application to the Office of Student Services (located in McCain Center) and request that official transcripts (high school, college, GED) be mailed to the college. Applications must be mailed or submitted in person; faxed documentation or applications will not be accepted. Students can check with Student Services to check the status of applications. Out of state students applying for admission must submit a copy of the Social Security Card and driver’s license if submitting in person or a notarized copy of these documents if mailing. Students are encouraged to complete the application process as early as possible.

Applicants who wish to apply for scholarships may begin completing these applications along with the admissions application. The applications are available in early January. Students may complete as many scholarship applications as desired. In addition, a recent resume and a one-page essay must be included. Have official transcripts sent to the Student Services Office. Some scholarships require auditions and other s require additional documentation to for consideration. Students must submit all scholarship applications by early March for consideration.

Financial Aid

Students must complete the FAFSA application to determine eligibility for various forms of financial aid. Students may begin submitting applications in early January or once all related documentation becomes available. Snead State Community College encourages students to complete the financial aid files by early March for priority for the summer term and early May for priority in the fall term.

Financial aid comes in the form of grants, scholarships, work-study programs, loans, and other forms of aid. Students must meet all admissions requirements before receiving any financial aid. Grants that students may qualify for include Federal Pell Grant, Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG), and Federal Supplemental Educational Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG).

Snead State Community College offers a host of scholarships. Students may qualify for scholarships by department or subject, such a music scholarship, cosmetology scholarship, or computer science technology scholarship. Students may also qualify for athletic, service, leadership, honors, or academic achievement scholarships. There are even GED and endowment scholarships available for students who qualify. Outside scholarships include Healthy Lifestyles Scholarships ($5000), Dial My Dentist Scholarship Program ($1000), S.S. Scholarship Program ($1000), Big Dig Scholarship ($3000), and 2011 ICBC Scholarship ($1000). Deadline dates vary so student must check the Snead State Community College website for this information.

The Federal Work-Study program is for students who display a financial need. This program allows students to work 10 to 15 hours per week and earn wages comparable to those set by the minimum wage law. Students receive monthly checks for work performed. An application must be submitted to qualify.

The college also offers a payment plan for students to take care of financial obligations. Students should contact the Students Services office at Snead State Community College for more information on payment plans.

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Students

Student should get involved in campus activities to enjoy the college experience. The college has many organizations and groups that may interest students. The Department of Service Learning and Community Engagement offers students a chance to combine classroom learning with community service. Students learn about civil responsibility, community strengthening techniques, and ways to enhance learning experiences. Interested students should be prepared for a life changing experience.

The Office of Campus Engagement manages all student organizations on campus. Student organizations play an important role in the total college experience. Students may be interested in becoming an ambassador. These individuals assist organizations with all projects that require off campus contact with visitors. These individuals assist with activities such as Homecoming, Commencement, and College Day.

College Bowl offers an opportunity to participate in academic tournaments and events against other universities and colleges. Students can try out for College Bowl or receive an invitation to join. Other organizations, clubs, and groups include Art Guild, Collegiate Music Educators National Conference, Digital Media Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Parson Athletic Student Support, Phi Beta Lambda, Phi Theta Kappa, Skills USA, Students Against Destructive Decisions, Student Government Association, and Student Nurses Association.

Intramural sports offer a vast number of opportunities that foster educational, physical, and personal development in students. Students may participate in sports such as football, racquetball, volleyball, tennis, soccer, basketball, and more.

Snead State Community College also offers academic advising to students. Academic advising is available to promote student success and to help enhance the college experience. An advisor is available to help students plan present and future academic goals, selecting courses, registration, answering questions about policies, assist with needs and concerns, and assisting with any other academic related needs.

The college also offers services for disabled students. Snead State Community College Disability Support Service (DSS) offers a broad range of technologies and services to make the education and campus assessable to all students. A few of the common services include priority registration, note-taking assistance, sign language interpreters, extended time on exams, disabled-accessible workstations, closed-captioning, ergonomic keyboards, and books in alternative formats (books on tape, Braille, and large print). This is by no means an exhaustive list. Students with specific needs must contact the Disability Support Services of Snead State Community College for assistance. Additionally, students must produce documentation of the disability to receive services.

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Athletics

The Snead athletic teams include men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, tennis, cheerleading, and dance team. The athletic teams participate in the National Junior College Athletic Association and compete in the National Junior College Athletic Conference. The college is in the process of completing a new softball field. The Emmett Plunkett-Lurleen B. Wallace Gymnasium is used for the majority of the sporting events at Snead State Community college.

Notable accomplishments for the Snead State Community College teams include men’s and women’s State Championships (1989-1990); National Tournament qualifying, tennis, softball, and women’s basketball (1992); State Championship, softball (1997); State Championship and National Tournament appearance, women’s tennis (2000); Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Region 22 Tournament Champions, tennis (2008, 2009, and 2010); and Junior College Division National Championship, cheerleading, (1995 and 2001).

Traditions

The Snead State Parsons were well respected in intercollegiate athletics due to the teams’ history or athletic competition. The Parsons won the High School State Basketball Tournament, while still a seminary, in 1926 and 1929. Since this time, the teams have taken five national championships and won many regional and state championships.

Bibliography

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Surhone, Lambert M. Snead State Community College. Beau Bassin: Betascript Publishing, 1970. Print.

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