Oklahoma City University has appointed Blythe Benson as the university’s new Chief Human Resources Officer. Benson had served as the interim head of the OCU Human Resources office since December. Benson, a familiar face at OCU since 2007, has been vital to the university’s Human Resources department. Initially, she served as a compensation and benefits…
Q&A – VP HR Croslin on the topic of domestic violence
Joey Croslin, Vice President of HR answers questions on domestic violence on the university level.
OCU adjusts alert level to moderate
Oklahoma City University lowered the COVID-19 campus alert level to moderate.
Diversity, inclusion survey reports poor turnout
The recent diversity survey that was sent out to students came back with reportedly poor results.
Diversity, inclusion candidates visit campus
Administrative officials will soon decide the best candidate for vice president of diversity and inclusion.
University officials respond to discrimination allegations
University officials are responding to allegations of discrimination and retaliation.
Editorial: Administrators urged to reflect on discrimination
The editors encourage administrative officials to examine allegations of discrimination.
Faculty allege discrimination by officials
Faculty and staff are accusing university officials of discrimination and retaliation.
Diversity and inclusion vice president finalists named
Finalists have been selected for the inaugural position of vice president of diversity and inclusion and will speak in open forums.
Update: Interim police chief takes leave of absence
Interim Chief Mark LaHue is on an approved leave of absence according to Leslie Berger, senior director of university communications.
Interim police chief, CFO accused of discrimination
A campus police officer and a library employee have filed a discrimination claim and a Title IX report against OCU’s interim police chief and the chief financial officer.
OCU named Certified Healthy Campus
OCU has been named a Certified Healthy Campus by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. The program recognizes public and private colleges, universities, and career technology centers that “make a positive impact on the health of their students, employees and visitors.
Students, faculty may say bye to pets on campus
Pets may find a less-than-warm welcome on campus in the near future.
Employees from the facilities department recently were asked to stop bringing pets into the facilities building.
