Significant changes occurred to Oklahoma City University’s administration during the fall semester, following the departure of three key officials. Vice President of University Advancement Lynann Sterk-Brooks, Chief Financial Officer Kevan Buck and Vice President of Human Resources Joey Croslin each decided to pursue new employment opportunities before the new year. The abrupt departure of these…
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…
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.
Officials, students reflect on the school year, community’s resiliency
Officials and students have reflected on what they considered to be defining moments of the 2020-21 school year.
Campus community reflects on a year of the COVID-19 pandemic
It has been almost one year since OCU moved classes online in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.
OCU adjusts alert level to moderate
Oklahoma City University lowered the COVID-19 campus alert level to moderate.
University to conduct monthly COVID-19 surveillance testing
The OCU Communications Office recently announced mandatory monthly COVID-19 screening for on-campus residents.
Campus residents take COVID tests
The university conducted COVID-19 surveillance testing this week for all residential students.
Alert level remains at moderate
Officials responded to student concerns about the university’s COVID-19 alert level.
OCU clarifies Title IX updates, regulations
OCU’s Title IX Resource Team sent out an email informing students, staff and faculty about the U.S. Department of Education’s updates to Title IX regulations.
SGA launches initiative to combat photo leaks
Student Government Association launched the Initiative to Combat Revenge Porn in response to students and alumni being targeted on a third-party message board.
Diversity, inclusion survey reports poor turnout
The recent diversity survey that was sent out to students came back with reportedly poor results.
University officials respond to discrimination allegations
University officials are responding to allegations of discrimination and retaliation.
Faculty allege discrimination by officials
Faculty and staff are accusing university officials of discrimination and retaliation.
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.
Campus police officer accused of racial profiling
A faculty member has submitted a grievance of racial profiling and harassment against an OCU police officer.
Officials conduct ‘sexual respect’ survey
University officials are assessing sexual assault response and prevention on campus.
Officials to conduct campus safety assessment
University officials are conducting a campus assessment to determine if OCU is safe enough.
Title IX begins search for new investigator
OCU’s Title IX Department is searching to hire a new Civil Rights Investigator.
University officials provide presidential search update
A search committee is working with an executive search firm to replace President Robert Henry, who plans to retire in June.
Presidential search kept confidential, updates minimal
Officials plan for OCU’s 18th president to take office in July, but the search committee refuses to discuss progress on finding President Henry’s replacement.
New campus police chief appointed
An alumna and former adjunct professor is the new campus police chief.
Police chief resigns, department receives new oversight
The campus police department is undergoing personnel changes. Bradd Brown resigned as police chief, but will continue in his role through Dec. 31.
Campus Police Chief tenders resignation
Bradd Brown will no longer be chief of police.
President Henry addresses racial profiling accusation
President Robert Henry is addressing racial prejudice on campus.
Search committee begins process to find university president’s replacement
The presidential search committee has begun the process of selecting a new university president, who is scheduled to take office July 1.
