In recent months, student government leaders at Oklahoma City University have reached a remarkable milestone for the student body. Following a nearly two-year commitment spanning over two administrations, the OCU Student Government Association has partnered with several faculty to deliver students a much-needed break before Finals Week. The newly established Inquiry Day will take effect…
Campus community gathers for celebration honoring the student body
Recently, Oklahoma City University hosted its annual Campus Leadership Awards, honoring students, student organizations and organization advisors. Several new awards were introduced this year, including New Organization of the Year, Content Creator of the Year, and Student Government Association Leader of the Year. This remarkable moment for students also marked a pivotal moment for members…
Oklahoma City University Highlights Rare Spring Enrollment Numbers
Oklahoma City University’s Office of Enrollment Management reports noteworthy increases in university enrollment numbers during the Spring 2024 term. This comes after the office announced earlier this year that the university matriculated its largest class of first-year students in over a decade. According to University Vice President of Enrollment Management and Communications, Kevin Windholz, the…
Campus Student Body Prepares for Student Government Association Elections
Anticipation is building for students at Oklahoma City University as the Student Government Association’s elections loom nearer. Several positions are up for grabs for student leaders, but many have their eyes set on the Presidential & Vice-Presidential joint ticket. The filing period for prospective candidates was open until Friday, March 15 to run for any…
SGA Leaders Working to close out the Academic Year
Leaders at Oklahoma City University’s Student Government Association (SGA) are working hard to close out the academic year strong. With elected terms ending relatively soon, student leaders are looking to keep busy, rolling out new initiatives and legislation. Amongst their recent undertakings, the SGA’s Student Court, in partnership with the Campus Police Department, has officially…
Reflections on Local Attacks on Diversity Equity and Inclusion
In recent years, Oklahoma, like many other states, has seen unprecedented incursions on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) by government leaders. This comes after several opponents of DEI sparked claims that public school curricula are divisive and discriminatory. On Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed an executive order banning public funds from…
Campus Police Bringing Safety to Your Fingertips
The Oklahoma City University Campus Police Department is striving to advance its campus safety measures with modern technology. During the early fall semester, the department partnered with Rave Guardian, a Motorola Solutions Company, to provide specialized services to the campus community. The Rave Guardian app is configured with features easily customized by partnered organizations. Its…
OCU implements updates to Non-Discrimination Policy
Administrators at Oklahoma City University recently gathered to make minor updates to its Non-Discrimination Policy and Equity Resolution Process after identifying inconsistencies in its messaging. Policy adjustments focused on extending response times in the appeals and reporting processes and eliminating confusing verbiage. It also highlights the university’s new digital reporting platform: ReportIt.okcu.edu. These changes were…
Campus Dining Services Addressing Mice in the Cafeteria
Campus officials have worked diligently to rid the cafeteria of rodents over the Winter Break, according to Casey Kreger, Senior Director of Housing and Residence Life. This comes just months after student reports of mice sightings in the dining hall during the fall semester. Kreger assures students that reports had not gone unheard, adding that…
National Vice President for University Advancement Search Ended
President Kenneth Evans announced Koby Harrington as the new Vice President for University Advancement on December 6, 2023. This comes after the abrupt departure of former Vice President Lynann Sterk-Brooks, prompting a national search. The Vice President for University Advancement is the first of three vacant presidential cabinet positions to be filled in the 2023-2024…
Campus Police Hires Three New Officers
The Oklahoma City University Campus Police Department recently filled its vacant officer positions after being understaffed for several months. With the three new hires, they have now met their department’s authorized hiring cap of 10 police officers. Before they can hit the streets patrolling on their own, the new officers will undergo a series of…
Students Share Concerns at the Campus Dining Forum
The Oklahoma City University Student Government Association and Chartwells, the school’s vendor for dining services, recently partnered to host the Campus Dining Forum, addressing Kitchen 1904, Alvin’s Market, and the cafeteria, following the November 6th senate meeting at 7 pm. Representatives from Campus Dining Services included Michael Miller, General Manager, Randy Largent, Assistant Director for…
SGA Leaders Reflect on Changes Made to Senate Appropriations Committee
Oklahoma City University Student Government Association senators are striving to set a “better precedent” than years before, according to Senator Ben Ball, chair of the OCU Senate Appropriations Committee. On Monday, October 30th, senate appropriations leaders convened at 6:00 p.m. to hear six grant funding requests, later reduced to only three, totaling $1,085. Amongst organizations…
