The Communicator - 08/02/10
Posted onAugust 2, 2010
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In this issue, you’ll read:
Fall 2010 Enrollment Numbers Expected to Increase Again…
Volunteers Needed for Opening Day on Aug. 21…
Arts Festival Oklahoma 2010 Preview…
A Few Good Men and Women…
OCCC License Plate Tags Now Available…
Oklahoma Department of Corrections Announces Meat Sale…
Get To Know…
Happy Birthday…
Fall 2010 Enrollment Numbers Expected to Increase Again
Soon, summer 2010 will be a thing of the past and fall classes at OCCC will be in full swing. Students planning to attend during the fall 2010 semester are being encouraged to complete the enrollment process soon as classes are filling up quickly.
Fall 2009 at OCCC was one for the record books with more than 14,000 students enrolled in classes at OCCC’s main campus, representing roughly a 14 percent increase from fall 2008.
This year, indications are that OCCC is on the path to another enrollment increase.
Last year OCCC adjusted to the increase by adding 140 new sections to the schedule. This year the college has already added 96 new sections.
In 2009, OCCC faculty members were asked to take on additional courses, class sizes were increased where space and equipment allowed, and vacant spaces were converted to classrooms. Many of the same accommodations will take place for the 2010 fall semester.
Extended enrollment hours at OCCC’s main campus will be available for student convenience from Aug. 9 through 27. OCCC’s hours for enrollment will be as follows:
• Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Saturday, Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Volunteers Needed for Opening Day on Aug. 21
The Office of Student Life is looking for volunteers to help with Opening Day on Saturday, Aug. 21 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Offered each semester, Opening Day at OCCC is a time for students and parents to visit the campus, ask last-minute questions, inquire about campus resources, find student’s classrooms and get acquainted with other students.
While here on campus, students can get to know their surroundings and enjoy popcorn, cotton candy and snow cones.
For Opening Day volunteer sign up, please contact Katie Treadwell at ktreadwell@occc.edu, or at ext. 7523.
Arts Festival Oklahoma 2010 Preview
Close out the summer with art, amazing vocal and instrumental music and a variety of mouthwatering menu choices at the 32nd annual Arts Festival Oklahoma (AFO), set for Sept. 4 -6 on the OCCC campus.
A celebration of visual, performing and culinary arts, the festival will include more than 100 visual artists, non-stop entertainment, a wide variety of food booths, and a children’s tent with hands-on arts and crafts.
Visual artists from Oklahoma and across the country will combine to offer a diverse collection of pottery, sculptures, paintings, photography, glass work, jewelry, woodwork and many other handmade crafts.
This year’s featured artist is Oklahoma artist, RT “Becky” Mannschreck. Becky is a relatively new artist even though she has been a part of the art profession for most of her life having grown up next to the easel of her late mother, Katy Kay Bonner, a favorite Oklahoma artist.
In addition to the varied artwork, visitors can again look forward to the wide variety of performing artists that grace two separate stages over the three-day festival. Internationally recognized artists will join local Oklahoma artists on AFO’s performance roster to perform throughout the day.
New Orleans’ own Hot 8 Brass Band will provide headline entertainment on Saturday evening, Sept. 4. A group that has epitomized New Orleans street music for over a decade, the band performs annually at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, world and jazz festivals across the US and Europe, and was featured in the Spike Lee documentary “When the Levees Broke.” Opening entertainment for the evening will be provided by Mike Black and the Stingrays performing what is billed as the only Elvis show in Oklahoma with a live band.
Sunday, Sept. 5, will feature the extraordinary sounds of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic followed by a fireworks display. The annual Labor Day concert and fireworks presented at OCCC has become a family tradition for many in central Oklahoma.
Festival hours are Sat., Sept. 4 and Sun., Sept. 5 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Mon., Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free and parking is just $5 per vehicle. For more information, call ext. 7576 or visit the Arts Festival Oklahoma website at www.occc.edu/afo.
A Few Good Men and Women
Congressman Tom Cole and Congresswoman Mary Fallin sponsored OCCC to receive funds from the fiscal year 2010 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education appropriation to provide educational support services to the nation’s veterans enrolled here at OCCC.
Currently, OCCC is developing project details associated with meeting the requirements of the earmark and expanding assistance for servicemen. In preparing materials, a question has arisen regarding the number of service men, women and veterans who are currently employed at OCCC. We would like to know if you have served or are currently serving in the military.
If you are willing to provide that information, please do so by emailing Dr. Marion Paden at mpaden@occc.edu, or by calling ext. 7595.
As this information is not required, please do not respond if you are reluctant to do so in any way. However, if you have served, or are currently serving, in the armed services and choose to share the specifics of your service (i.e. branch, rank, years of service, etc.), your permission is needed to share your information with others.
If you have any questions about this matter, please contact Dr. Paden at ext. 7595.
OCCC License Plate Tags Now Available
Tag yourself with the newest OCCC license plate now available for motor vehicles. Cost for an original or replacement tag is $38; renewals are $36.50.
Click on the link below and download the order form today: www.tax.ok.gov/plates/sp111.html
Oklahoma Department of Corrections Announces Meat Sale
The 2003 legislative session made it possible for the Agri-Services Division of the OK Dept. of Corrections to make products produced at the meat processing center available as a benefit to state, county and city government employees, retirees and public school staff at all levels of education.
On Aug. 3 the meat truck will be in at the Agri-Services Administration Building at 3402 N. Martin Luther King from 2 to 6 p.m. to sell meat products.
For more information, visit www.okagriservices.com and click on meat sale information.
GET TO KNOW…
Mary Grace Berkowitz
Position:
Cataloger/Reference Librarian
Department:
Library
Previous Jobs:
Metropolitan Library System, Cataloger
Family:
Dan, husband; Zoe 10 yrs., Jenny 9 yrs., Sarah 7 yrs., Willa 1 yr.
Pets:
Dog, Dancer
Hobbies:
church web manager, contra dance ballet and reading
Famous Favorite Saying/Quote:
“To thine own self be true.” - Shakespeare
Happy Birthday
Anita Rhea - 8/2
Daniel Benton - 8/2
Jim Schwark - 8/2
Tammy Steward - 8/2
Anne Gatlin - 8/3
Cheryl Wolfe - 8/3
Gary Houlette - 8/3
Daisy Mitchell - 8/4
Tom Kraft - 8/4
Jenean Jones - 8/5
Danny Shipman - 8/6
Gus Pekara - 8/7
Denny Myers - 8/8
Elaine Svec - 8/8
Sandy Wythe - 8/9
Janice Phillips - 8/10
Lori Johnson - 8/10
Bernadean Woods - 8/11
Daniel Shaffer - 8/11
Jerry Steward - 8/11
Deidra Thompson - 8/12
Ernest Gobert - 8/13
Lois Ganick - 8/14
Stephen Morrow - 8/14
Kathy Nix - 8/15
The Communicator - 07/19/10
Posted onJuly 29, 2010
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In this issue, you’ll read:
Crisis Drill Helps Prepare College for Real-life Emergency…
College to Go “Live” with Campus Alert Notification System…
Leaugeay Barnes Accepted to National EMS Advisory Council…
New Events Management System…
Get To Know…
Happy Birthday…
Crisis Drill Helps Prepare College for Real-life Emergency
The sunny, sultry Tuesday morning began as a typical summer day on the OCCC campus last week. But as the automated voice came over each employee phone and the sirens began alerting all those inside to evacuate, the ordinary day was quickly interrupted.
As students, staff, employees and guests began to evacuate from all corners of the campus, the southwest parking lot was already full of activity. The day had been set aside for a crisis training drill with members of the OCCC Safety and Security department, Oklahoma City Police and Fire departments, Oklahoma City S.W.A.T. and Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA).
The chaos, although simulated, seemed very real. While sections of the campus grounds became flooded with individuals seeking shelter away from the college, smoke bombs were activated, injured patients of a simulated car explosion were screaming for help, survivors were seeking assistance for their wounded friends and EMSA and fire truck lights could be seen near Faculty Circle.
As security officers, firemen and paramedics arrived on scene, yet another potential disaster was added to the simulated drill. A suspicious package was discovered in the same parking lot, and one of the wounded victims, soon to be identified as the bombing suspect, fled to the OCCC maintenance facilities building where he barricaded himself inside.
Arriving next was media from across the metro. Setting up their cameras in a secure location, media briefings were held with OCCC Public Information Officers (PIO).
Members of the OCCC Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Emergency Communications Center (ECC) all took their posts and began working through team and individual tasks as if the crisis was a real-life situation.
As information was given to the college PIO live on the scene, it was quickly relayed to the ECC leader who then distributed the news to members of the EOC and ECC teams to update various lines of communication to keep students, parents, family members, faculty and staff members of OCCC abreast of the crisis and the latest news.
The crisis continued until the simulated bomb was disarmed and the suspect surrendered peacefully. However, college officials were still tasked with informing the media and families of the day’s events that included multiple injuries and casualties.
Team briefings were immediately held following the drill to discuss the dos and don’ts for future training sessions as well as in an actual crisis.
Safety of the entire OCCC family is top priority to college officials, and although unfortunate, drills such as these are necessary to ensure a safe and secure campus where students achieve and the community thrives.
College to Go “Live” with Campus Alert Notification System
OCCC will soon go “live” with a new notification system to improve communications with students, faculty and staff in the event of an emergency on campus.
The Campus Alert Notification (CAN) system will be used to deliver text messages to cell phones, emails and - eventually - voice messages to telephones. Initially, the system has been populated with the college email addresses of current students and employees. By logging into the system, a user can easily add cell phone numbers to receive text alerts and can enter additional email addresses to receive messages.
“This system will allow the college to communicate with our community about campus emergencies and closures using a single system,” OCCC Coordinator of Online Marketing, John Richardson, said. “Not only will we be able to rapidly distribute time sensitive information via text message and email, but also post alerts to the college’s Facebook and Twitter accounts. In an emergency situation, we need to be able to communicate through as many channels as possible.”
OCCC is utilizing a software product from a company called Regroup. A college task force made the recommendation to use this system after conducting research of several systems.
“Regroup made an excellent presentation to the task force and has provided an integrated solution. The staff at Regroup has been very responsive to the requests made by OCCC,” Denny Myers, implementation team chair, said.
Students and employees will soon be able to access the system and their account online.
“We want to emphasize to the users of this system that it will be used only for emergency communication; it will not be used for anything else,” Richardson added.
The first campus alert message will be sent through the system via email to the full group of employees and students this Wednesday. Feedback on the system is encouraged. Please contact John Richardson at ext. 7552 or jrichardson@occc.edu.
Members of the Campus Alert Notification System Task Force include:
• Dave Anderson
• Pat Berryhill
• Connie Drummond
• Vicki Gibson
• Paula Gower
• Cordell Jordan
• Denny Myers
• John Richardson
• Ike Sloas
Leaugeay Barnes Accepted to National EMS Advisory Council
OCCC’s own Leaugeay Barnes, program director for the Emergency Medical Sciences department, was recently appointed to the National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (NEMSAC).
A nationally recognized council of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), NEMSAC provides representatives and consumers with advice and recommendations regarding EMS to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
For the next two years, Barnes will serve alongside members of volunteer EMS groups, fire-based EMS, hospital-based EMS, EMS medical directors, emergency physicians, trauma surgeons and pediatric emergency physicians.
EMS matters overseen by NEMSAC include, national EMS needs assessment and strategic planning; development of standards, guidelines, benchmarks and data collection relating to EMS. Also, methods for improving community-based EMS; strengthening EMS systems, improved coordination and support of EMS activities among Federal programs; and more will be advised upon by NEMSAC.
Congratulations, Leaugeay!
New Events Management System
Now in place, the new Events Management System (Events) allows OCCC employees to quickly and easily see all scheduled college events, meetings and academic classes by simply looking in one central location. Replacing the Event Setup request forms, the new system is to be used to schedule all events at OCCC.
Each department at OCCC recently provided at least one employee contact for this project, who in turn attended user training sessions. Employees responsible for reserving rooms or equipment for their department also received specialized training for their role with the new system.
“The Events system also contains photographs of the schedulable rooms to provide the requester a visual image and a better idea of the atmosphere for their meeting, etc.,” E.J. Warren, E-Student Services director, said.
All academic class schedules are still created and maintained in the Datatel Colleague system with an automated interface sharing information between the systems.
An events request is completed with this information in mind:
1. What is the activity, event, meeting, etc.?
2. Who is the contact?
3. When will it occur?
4. Where do you want to schedule your event?
5. What resources do you need?
Built-in workflows are available within the new system to send event requests to appropriate individuals for approval, and the new system has numerous reports and dashboard views available for individuals responsible for scheduling rooms and resources. Events also allow the deans and President’s Cabinet members to review and analyze space utilization and enrollment information.
If your department has space request needs for any type of event on campus and has not yet attended training, please review the list of training dates available through MineOnline. For questions about the system, please contact E.J. Warren at ext. 7569 for assistance.
GET TO KNOW…
Heather Wall
Position:
Bursar Assistant
Department:
Bursar
How long have you worked for OCCC:
8 years
Family:
Justin, son
Pets:
Sapphire, Boston Terrier
Famous Favorite Saying/Quote:
“Normal is not something to aspire to, it is something to get away from.”
- Jodie Foster
Happy Birthday
Barbara King - 7/16
Margy Davis - 7/17
Toni Rose - 7/17
Valerie Havrilla - 7/17
Ginelle Gordon - 7/18
James Jackson - 7/18
Martin Wiley - 7/19
Gray Frederickson - 7/21
Kristi Ross - 7/22
Virginia Hovda - 7/22
B. J. Higgins - 7/23
Roxy Butler - 7/23
Chris Thornton - 7/25
Dawn Ladiski - 7/25
Sharon Coffman - 7/26
Kristi Hendricks - 7/27
Myra Decker - 7/28
Ray Lewelling - 7/28
Vicky Wilson - 7/28
Rob Greggs - 7/31
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Felix Aquino - 7/5
Meghan Morgan - 7/5
Ray Dockrey - 7/6
Brandee Morgan - 7/7
Janelle Hanson - 7/7
Janis Armstrong - 7/8
John Mullins - 7/8
Micheal McKaughan - 7/8
Deborah Dutton - 7/9
Jennifer Halpin - 7/9
David Anderson - 7/10
Jackie Mayo - 7/10
Paul Roudebush - 7/12
Markus Smith - 7/14
Paul Sechrist - 7/15
GET TO KNOW…
Posted onJuly 9, 2010
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Brad Walker
Position:
Professor
Department:
Automotive Technology
How long have you worked for OCCC:
8 months
Previous Jobs:
Shop Foreman, Saturn Service Department
Pets:
Chocolate (dog)
Hobbies:
Running, watching college football
Famous Favorite Saying/Quote:
“Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever.”
-Lance Armstrong
Parenting Course Offered This Fall
Posted onJuly 9, 2010
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Ask most parents and they’d usually agree - raising children isn’t easy. In fact, for some, parenting just might be one of the toughest games around. Are you among thousands of moms and dads struggling to understand your children and how to be the best parent to them? This fall, OCCC will offer, Parenting, a one credit, college level course offering the latest research, best practices and information to help you reach your parenting goals.
Students enrolled in the course will learn about cultural influences on parenting; how to nurture close, emotional relationships; and how to support children’s growth and development. Students will also study parenting at developmental stages including infants, early childhood, elementary school-aged children, early adolescents, late adolescents and even parenting adults. Parenting and working, parenting in diverse family structures, and parenting at times of loss, trauma, disaster, or violence will round out the course.
To enroll or for more information, contact the OCCC Social Sciences division at ext. 7573.
OCCC Student Receives Merit Scholarship
Posted onJuly 9, 2010
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The Kappa Beta Delta International Honor Society proudly announces that Angela M. Haggard, of OCCC, has been awarded the 2010 Dr. Andrew V. Stevenson Merit Scholarship. Haggard received the scholarship in the amount of $1000 for her commitment to academic excellence and active involvement in her community.
Haggard is a business management student and was listed among students on the Vice President’s Honor Roll for the fall 2008 and spring 2009 semesters. In 2010, Haggard was selected to be an OCCC All-College Scholar. She is part of a student mentor program implemented by the School of Business at OCCC that provides tutoring services to fellow business students.
Haggard is a charter member of the Beta Epsilon Chapter of Kappa Beta Delta at OCCC, and is acting vice president. She is also a member of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society.
Haggard is highly involved in various community activities. She volunteers at the City Rescue Mission and is a leader in the children’s department and bus ministry of her church. After she earns her baccalaureate degree from the University of Central Oklahoma, it is her goal to create a business plan to jumpstart her own catering service, Heavenly Creations.
“Angela has been one of the most active members of the OCCC Kappa Beta Delta chapter,” said Germain N. Pichop, Ph.D., chair, Department of Business and Kappa Beta Delta advisor at OCCC. “She enjoys helping others and is eager to volunteer her time to make a difference in other’s lives.”
Kappa Beta Delta is an international honor society that encourages and recognizes scholarships and accomplishments among students of business, management and administration pursuing associate degrees. Kappa Beta Delta member institutions are accredited through the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs.
The Dr. Andrew V. Stevenson Merit Scholarship is awarded each year to a student who is a member of Kappa Beta Delta International Honor Society; carries a grade point average of 3.5 or higher; is currently enrolled in college courses; and has illustrated merited community service in the past year.
OCCC Named Designee of the National Centers of Excellence
Posted onJuly 9, 2010
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OCCC is among six community colleges recognized by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAE/IAE). OCCC is designated as one of seven institutions as National Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Research (CAE-R).
NSA and DHS are also pleased to announce the completion of the pilot year of the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance two-year Education (CAE2Y) program. OCCC is among six community colleges receiving this designation for years 2010 through 2015. The NSA/DHS partnership was formed in 2004 in response to the President’s National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace of 2003. The CAE-R program was added in 2007 to encourage universities and students to pursue research, development and innovation in information assurance and cyber security. This program was established as a means of providing recognition to institutions that serve as models for two-year institutions by providing innovative, comprehensive and multidisciplinary education and training in the Information Assurance/Cyber Security field.
The industry need for cyber/information security training and education is clear. On a daily basis we witness news reports regarding cyber threats including denial-of-service, viruses and worms, hacking, phishing, electronic fraud and more. The Cyber/Information Security program at OCCC is intended for all students who desire a career in the support of cyber/information security.
Cyber/information security specialists play a significant role in the daily operations of all businesses. As well, the program at OCCC provides students with the background needed to pursue a career with major retailers, manufactures, government agencies, financial institutions, colleges and universities, service organizations and others.
These recent designations by NSA and DHS bring the total number of institutions participating in this highly regarded program to 106 CAE/IAEs and 47 CAE-Rs. OCCC is one of thirty-six institutions designated as both CAE/IAE and CAE-R.
Designation as a CAE is valid for five academic years, after which the college or university must successfully reapply in order to retain the designation.
For more information regarding the OCCC Cyber/Information Security program, please visit www.occc.edu/it, or call (405) 682-7888.
Call for Nominations - 2010 Alumni Hall of Fame
Posted onJuly 9, 2010
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We all know someone who has made an impact on our lives; someone who has gone the extra mile to achieve outstanding success in their career and for the community. Now is the time to recognize them. Nominate a former OCCC student who meets these criteria to receive the 2010 Alumni Hall of Fame honor.
To nominate an OCCC alum, please go to http://www.occc.edu/Alumni.html or http://www.occc.edu/Alumni.pdf. Fill out the nomination form and submit it electronically or print it and send the form to the OCCC Foundation Office.
Nominations must be received no later than Monday, August 2, 2010 to be considered by the selection committee.
These distinguished alums will be honored at the OCCC Alumni Hall of Fame Banquet set for October 14.
For more information, please call the OCCC Foundation Office at ext. 7591.
FY 2011 Budget Approved; Vote to Raise Tuition Final
Posted onJuly 9, 2010
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OCCC Board of Regents, at the June 21 board meeting, approved the FY 2011 budget. Due to a reduction in state allocations to OCCC and statewide education facilities, the decision was made to increase student tuition and fees for the 2010-2011 academic year.
“The amount we will receive from the state next year is 5.3 percent less than what was budgeted this year,” Dr. Sechrist said. Therefore I proposed a tuition increase of 5.5 percent.”
What exactly does this mean to the students enrolling at OCCC for the fall semester? The total resident tuition and mandatory fees will increase by $4.60 per hour, while the total nonresident tuition and mandatory fees has been increased by $7.60 per hour.
“Concerning OCCC employees, the major regret for the upcoming fiscal year, which began on July 1, is that the staffing plan does not include merit raises for wages and salaries.” Dr. Sechrist said. “With personnel costs making up the largest portion of our expenses - as they should - holding wages and salaries level, combined with the modest tuition increase, provides us a way to maintain all of our instructional and support services to students. I recognize the ultimate value of our faculty and staff and will ensure that raises are a top priority once state resources rebound.”
College officials have worked to ensure that the upcoming budget continues to support the normal activities for students and the community. Given the continued increases in enrollment, it is important that the college remain fully staffed. All positions have been retained, and if vacant, will be allowed to be filled. Also, all benefits will be continued. And, for the first time in many years, the college’s insurance plans do not have increases in dependent premiums or co-pays.
While budget allocations are limited, the addition and construction of Phase II of the Arts and Education Center will not be affected, nor will construction of the new Performing Arts Theater. Funds for these projects are completely restricted for construction, and because the money will be in-hand this fall, and construction costs are presently lower than they have been, college officials have decided to proceed on schedule. A ceremonial groundbreaking for the Performing Arts Theater has been planned for October, with actual construction not beginning until December or January. The estimated construction time is 24 months.
The Communicator - 06/21/10
Posted onJune 29, 2010
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In this issue, you’ll read:
Increase in Summer Activity; Get a Jump Start on Fall Enrollment…
Cultural Arts Series Tickets Available…
OCCC Wellness Challenge - Tour de Route 66…
Assistant Director of Facilities Management Awarded Certification…
Summer Professional Development Learning Sessions…
Get To Know…
Happy Birthday…
Increase in Summer Activity; Get a Jump Start on Fall Enrollment
Another record enrollment is being documented at OCCC for the summer 2010 semester. Not only are the classes full indoors, but outdoors as well. Summer enrollment numbers are up from previous years as are the number of children participating in this year’s OCCC Summer Kids Camps.
Up 18 percent when compared to summer 2009, the college plans to serve over 7,000 students this semester.
“It’s exciting to see a busy campus during the summer months,” Dr. Sechrist said. “OCCC is here to help students stay on track with their college class schedule through the summer.”
In addition, the OCCC Summer Kids Camps are seeing a spike in numbers as several College for Kids Classes moved to their new home at the Family and Community Education (FACE) Center located at 6500 S. Land Avenue.
“The new Family and Community Education Center is the perfect location for College for Kids,” said Brannon Dressel, Community Outreach and Education Coordinator. “The facility has been supplied with state of the art equipment, including a computer lab.”
And although summer seems to have just begun, students planning to attend OCCC during the fall 2010 semester are encouraged to get a jump start on enrollment.
“New and returning students should visit an advisor soon for the best selection of fall classes,” Jon Horinek, Recruitment and Admissions director, said. “OCCC has course offerings at a variety of times and formats; however, students who enroll early are more likely to find the schedule they want with the classes they need.”
Fall 2009 at OCCC was one for the record books with more than 14,000 students enrolled in classes at OCCC’s main campus, roughly a 22 percent increase from the previous year.
“The fall 2010 semester could very well be the same,” Horinek said. “We want to accommodate each student’s class needs the best we can. That’s why we encourage them to start looking at their schedules now.”
Extended enrollment hours at OCCC’s main campus will be available beginning in August. Students enrolling for the first time must complete an application for admission, found in the Admissions Office, or online at www.occc.edu/ApplyNow. Returning students may enroll in person or online at mineonline.occc.edu.
Cultural Arts Series Tickets Available
The 2010-2011 OCCC Cultural Arts Series (CAS) is setting up to be another smashing season. Advanced tickets are available now through July 15. Save 50 percent by ordering early and enjoy eight outstanding performances for the price of four.
This season’s CAS artists include:
• Wijeratne, Azmeh, Mayookh Trio, September 28
• Franc D’Ambrosio, October 12
• Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas, November 9
• Odeum Theatre Company and Choregus Productions - It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, December 9
• K. C. Clifford, January 18
• Trio Cavatina, February 8
• Dallas Brass, March 1
• Bearfoot, Tuesday, April 12
Purchasing your tickets is simple; here are a few options.
• Purchase tickets online at http://www.occc.edu/CAS/Tickets.html .
• Charge your tickets by calling the Cultural Programs department at (405) 682-7579.
• Stop by the Cultural Programs department (Room 1G1 A in the Main Building just inside SEM Entry 1) to purchase your tickets.
For more information, visit www.occc.edu/cas or call (405) 682-7579.
OCCC Wellness Challenge - Tour de Route 66
In celebration of the 97th annual Tour de France, OCCC is hosting its very own Tour de Route 66 Employee Challenge. Join the competition running July 3 through August 13. Sign up starts today, Monday, June 21 through Friday, July 2.
Follow the instructions below for fun, friendly competition, and an excellent way to track your daily exercise:
1. Sign up between June 21 and July 2 via email at tourwithme@occc.edu. Participants can choose from three different exercise levels on the route.
2. Each participant will be assigned a figurine bicycle, competitor number and bike color.
3. Participant’s bicycles will be added to the route map segregated by level. Maps will be located in the hallway near the OCCC Recreation and Fitness office.
4. For each ten minutes of exercise logged (this can be any type of exercise such as walking, jogging, lifting weights, exercise class, or biking), participants will be awarded two miles.
5. Participants must keep track of their own minutes and electronically submit their time on a weekly basis. Bicycles will be moved on the route map corresponding with the number of miles awarded for that week. The lead bike will get to wear the coveted yellow jersey all week.
6. As each participant passes through an Oklahoma town on the route map they will get the opportunity to answer a trivia question. For each correct answer, the participant will receive two free miles added to their trip.
Three Lunch and Learn sessions will also be offered during the competition. For each session attended, four more free miles can be calculated.
On the last day of the competition, a healthy meal cook off and taste testing will be hosted in the main dining area. Weekly prizes and a grand prize will be awarded to winning competitors.
For more information on the Tour de Route 66 Employee Challenge, please call ext. 7148, or email Lisa Vaughan lvaughan@occc.edu.
Assistant Director of Facilities Management Awarded Certification
Assistant Director of Facilities Management at OCCC was recently awarded honors from APPA, the association dedicated to leadership in educational facilities. APPA is proud to announce that OCCC’s Chris Snow has received the Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) certification. The CEFP validates the unique knowledge and competence required of an advanced professional in the educational facilities field.
“APPA International has four premier educational tracks for higher education facility administrators. Snow completed the Facilities Institute program within two years, and the APPA Leadership Academy in three years. Both programs were completed within the shortest time possible,” OCCC Director of Facilities Management, J.B. Messer, said. “He also completed the APPA Educational Facilities Professional program and subsequent testing, followed by the most recent CEFP program and certification examination.”
The completion of these educational programs has again placed focus on OCCC as a leader in the facilities management industry.
Messer added that with his accomplishments Snow is one of three higher education facility administrators, internationally, to complete this level of participation and certification.
“This accomplishment is another example of the college’s administration supporting the facilities management department,” Messer said.
APPA promotes leadership in educational facilities for professionals seeking to build their careers, transform their institutions, and elevate the value and recognition of facilities in education. APPA provides members the opportunity to explore trends, issues and best practices in educational facilities through research, publications, professional development and credentialing.
Formerly the Association of Physical Plant Administrators, APPA is the association of choice for 5,200 educational facilities professionals at more than 1,500 learning institutions throughout the world.
For more CEFP information, eligibility requirements, future exam dates or how to apply for the exam, visit www.certification.appa.org or call (703) 542-3828.
OCCC Human Resources Leader Named to Board of Professional Organization
OCCC’s Director of Compensation and Human Resource Systems, Larry Robertson, will soon serve as Professional Development Coordinator on the board of directors of the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR), Southern Region. His two-year term will begin July 1.
“With the excellent leadership and dedication Larry has provided as chair of the Oklahoma Chapter of CUPA-HR, I have no doubt that he will continue to be a valuable asset to the entire CUPA-HR organization and membership,” said OCCC Vice President for Human Resources, Gary Lombard.
Southern Region CUPA-HR is a professional association serving member institutions and human resource professionals with development opportunities and technical assistance for the effective management of human resources.
Nearly 65 years old, CUPA-HR provides global leadership to the higher education human resource profession and the higher education community by offering essential knowledge, resources and connections to enhance individual and institutional capacity and competitiveness.
As an institution-based membership organization, CUPA-HR serves the following states within the southern region: Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
CUPA-HR provides vital resources to more than 12,000 higher education HR professionals at over 1,700 institutions. For more information about CUPA-HR, visit http://www.cupahr.org.
GET TO KNOW…
Michael Boyle
Position:
Professor of Music
Department:
Arts and Humanities
How long have you worked for OCCC:
Four years
Previous Jobs:
Executive chef, fine dining, from coast to coast
Pets:
Sadi, an old Lab; Domino, a mutt (rescue dog); Jersey, bull terrier, (temporary custody); Lucy, bull terrier, another rescue, she’s blind
Hobbies:
Travel and sports
Famous Favorite Saying/Quote:
“Music expresses that which cannot be said. ”
- Victor Hugo
Happy Birthday
Cheri Lee - 6/17
Jane Harding - 6/17
Monica Holland - 6/18
Rashida Douglas - 6/18
Jimmie Baker - 6/19
Stephen Kash - 6/19
Beverly Schaeffer - 6/20
Debbie Myers - 6/20
Jennifer Maracara - 6/20
Pat Berryhill - 6/21
Catherine Kinyon - 6/22
Chad Clingman - 6/22
Ron Scribner - 6/22
Rosemary Klepper - 6/22
James Bothwell - 6/23
Stephanie Baird - 6/23
Chris Lusk - 6/24
John Brumfield - 6/24
Judy Martin - 6/24
Lori Lowe - 6/24
Marcy Roll - 6/24
Martie Collin - 6/24
Monica Carlisle - 6/24
Tracy Lister - 6/24
Amin Shariat Zadeh - 6/25
Kevin Tipton - 6/25
Vicki Gibson - 6/25
Denise Stewart - 6/27
Sharen Hall - 6/27
Kristy Bailey - 6/28
Sandra Pogue - 6/30
Sara Mathew - 6/30
Jenna Howard - 7/1
Rickey Cowan - 7/1