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…
University condenses spring ’21 semester
OCU has condensed the spring 2021 semester to continue mitigating the spread of COVID-19 while the university is open.
Diversity, inclusion survey reports poor turnout
The recent diversity survey that was sent out to students came back with reportedly poor results.
SGA senators write resolution calling for suspension of Kappa Sigma, Alpha Phi after racial slur
Members of multicultural organizations are speaking out after Kappa Sigma members used a racist team name at a philanthropy event.
Senator submits appeal in vice president impeachment hearing
Sen. Beatrize Martinez (law) submitted the appeal of Vice President Gipson-Black to the OCU student court at 6:34 p.m. yesterday.
Housing prices to increase
Some students will pay more for housing in the fall, but they may not see the improvements their money will pay for.
Not on board: Officials ban hoverboards on campus
At least one student wasn’t sure what to do with her hoverboard after a decision was made to ban the electric skateboards from campus.
Task force created in response to ‘blackface’ photo
Administrators will create a new task force as a result of a photo that surfaced last week on social media. A student is seen in the photo at a party dressed as Jay Z with her face painted black, a practice known as “blackface.” Blackface represents a time when white Americans would put dark paint…
Officials investigate controversial picture
Administrators launched an investigation Oct. 8 after a photo of a student in blackface circulated on social media. The student went to a party dressed as Jay Z and posted about it on Snapchat. She is seen in the photo with her face painted black, a practice known as “blackface.” Blackface represents a time when…
Code of conduct revised to protect students, animals
Changes were made to the Student Code of Conduct to protect students and service animals, and to clarify punishments. Officials made three changes to the code of conduct this semester. These changes are the introduction of a medical amnesty policy, an animal neglect policy and the clarification of disciplinary sanctions. “We wanted to make sure…
New vice president for student affairs officially assumes position
When she isn’t adjusting to life as a Star, the new vice president for student affairs enjoys watching football and shopping. Dr. Amy Ayres grew up in Velma, Okla., where she was involved in basketball, cheerleading, student council, and Future Farmers of America, showing pigs and sheep. She attended the University of Oklahoma in Norman…
Officials announce vice president for student affairs
By Emily Wiley, Editor-in-Chief The search for the new vice president for student affairs and dean of students is complete. Dr. Amy Ayres was selected and will assume the position July 1. “I wish her the best,” said Dr. Liz Donnelly, acting vice president for student affairs and dean of students, who also applied…
