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…
Tuition Increases 2nd Year in a Row
Photo Courtesy of Oklahoma City University On October 25th, 2023, the Oklahoma City University Board of Trustees convened and voted to increase tuition rates and fees for the upcoming school year. Beginning in the summer of 2024, the annual undergraduate block tuition rate will increase by 3%. This is on the back of the 3%…
Editorial: OCU’s future was female, but what about now?
Three years ago, Student Publications put out a print issue declaring “OCU’s future is female!” Three years later, each of those women in those positions have been filled by men. What should OCU do moving forward?
No education without representation
The editorial board discuss the lack of student and staff representation on the Presidential Search Committee.
Update: Presidential search firm hosts forums
The search firm chosen by the Presidential Search Committee recently hosted virtual stakeholder forums.
OCU announces meal plan/housing refund details
Oklahoma City University has announced it will be refunding some students by May 4 for a portion of their housing and dining costs in response to changes due to COVID-19.
University fees increase for 2020-2021 academic year
University general fees, housing and meal plan rates have increased for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Editorial: Upcoming selection of leaders requires student input
Students should make sure their values are heard during the upcoming leadership changes, whether that’s by voting or simply voicing their concerns and opinions.
Trustee Martha Burger chosen as university president
The university will have its first female president.
OCU law alumnus selected as new member of board of trustees
A law alumnus has joined the the board of trustees and will get a say in the selection of the new university president.
Students receive prioritization update
Officials released a prioritization report to students on Tuesday.
Original university building sold to Positive Tomorrows
The building that housed the incarnation of OCU, then called Epworth University, will once again be a school. Epworth United Methodist Church, 1901 N. Douglas, was sold to Positive Tomorrows, a private, tuition-free elementary school serving Oklahoma City’s homeless children.
OCU officials announce chemistry lab updates
OCU officials announced plans for $2.2 million in chemistry lab upgrades during the fall Board of Trustees meeting.
University officials plan to sell restaurant, property
By Susannah Waite, Editor-in-Chief University officials announced Monday that they will sell the property and building originally leased for a new campus restaurant. The announcement comes after leaders in the United Methodist Church spoke out against the university potentially profiting from the sale of alcohol at the building, located at 23rd Street and Virginia Avenue….
Alcohol sales at restaurant uncertain
It is unclear whether beer and wine will be served at a new campus restaurant and if the university will profit from those sales.
Board of trustees elects new members
The board of trustees elected Meg Salyer and Willam C. Mee as new members last month.
