College 100 Hobart Drive
Hillsboro, OH 45133

Located in southern Ohio, Southern State community college provides one and two-year degree and certificate programs to students from across the state. In addition to offering associate degrees in both technical as well as transfer programs, the College offers a wide array of adult basic literacy courses and workforce training programs. Brand new in 2007, the Southern State Enterprise Center provides several business development seminars aimed at small business owners and budding entrepreneurs as well as free one-on-one business advising sessions with area leaders. Adult learners looking to return to the classroom will find a seamless transition at Southern State Community College. The school operates an extensive continuing education department as well as remedial and college preparation courses for students who need to brush up on basic skills before entering a degree program.

Southern State Community College provides recreational activities for its students as well. Each year the campus hosts a variety of theatrical, musical, dance, and artistic performance by both student artists and visiting performers. The line-up for the 2007-08 season includes a performance of Bloody Poetry, a drama addressing what happens when poets Mary Shelley, Lord Byron, and Claire Goodwin converge, a one-act theatre competition, a musical theatre performance of Assassins, and a performance of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged). Southern State Community College also hosts visiting lecture series and special guest speakers. The school also hosts a wide range of social and athletic activities. From personal interest organizations to student publications to volunteer groups, Southern State makes it easy for students to find like-minded individuals.

Student success is a top priority at Southern State Community College. All students have access to free academic advising, financial aid counseling, career counseling, and skills assessment testing. The school also hosts child care facilities and an Adult Opportunity Center that provides English as a Second Language, family literacy, and workplace readiness courses.

Quick Facts:

The graduating class of 2007 was Southern State Community College's largest yet. On June 15, 393 men and women left campus with a degree or certificate in hand.

This past year, Southern State Community College student Sarah Southworth was named to the All-Ohio Academic Team.

Both the spring and fall 2006 graduating classes from Southern State Community College's Practical nursing Program achieved a 100 percent pass rate as first time candidates on the NCLEX licensing examination.?

About 75% of Southern State Community College's student population receive some form of financial aid.

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