Administrators are looking to engage with students through an updated service, Engage.
Security camera installed at Cokesbury Court Apartments
A new security camera was recently installed outside of Cokesbury Court Apartments.
Students to address president in tuition increase forum
Jordan Tarter, SGA president, and English senior, said she has planned a forum with President Martha Burger on March 1 for students to get more information about the tuition increase.
Leaders update students, discuss future plans at State of Students
Students had the opportunity to voice their opinions to Student Government Association last week.
Student Senate falls short of quorum for two meetings in a row
Student Senate failed to meet quorum at two consecutive meetings last semester.
English professor retires after nearly 30 years
Dr. Abigail Keegan, English professor, is retiring after 29 years at OCU.
SGA amends budget bylaws, debates salaries
Student Government Association has a new budget, but it came later than expected.
Cokesbury Court enhances security, students express support
Locks were installed over the summer on all four walk-in gates and require students to enter a code to open them.
President Burger takes office, discusses priorities for new academic year
Upon the retirement of former President Robert Henry, President Martha Burger took office July 1.
New class available to teach students how to run for office
The leadership and public administration classes will teach students either about running for public office or for a school board, depending on which track is taken.
Three women chosen as university leaders
Trustee Martha Burger was chosen as university president March 25 and is the first female president in the university’s history. Alumna Jennifer Rodgers was appointed campus police chief Jan. 3. Jordan Tarter, English junior, was elected Student Government Association president March 27.
Editorial: Clearer SGA constitution needed for smoother election process
The Student Government Association presidential election became a runoff election due to a discrepancy between election rules and the SGA constitution.
Students respond to SGA runoff election, discuss constitutionality
The top two candidates for SGA president participated in a runoff election Tuesday.
Jordan Tarter elected as SGA President
Jordan Tarter, English junior, was elected Student Government Association president Tuesday. Tarter’s campaign platform included such topics as representation, student safety, environmental activism, and SGA transparency.
Video: Students react to SGA runoff election
None of the three presidential candidates received the majority of votes in the election, so student government officials will host a runoff election.
SGA election results in second round of voting
There will be a runoff election between Jordan Tarter and Randy Gipson-Black 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. March 27. Students are debating the legality of this decision.
Three juniors contend for student government presidency
Incumbent SGA President Randy Gipson-Black, religion/political science junior, is running for re-election. Rodney Smith, religion/philosophy junior and SGA secretary, and Jordan Tarter, English junior and SGA senator, also announced their decision to run for SGA president.
Student Government officials invest $45,000 in reserve fund
SGA currently operates out of allocated funds from the university and roll-over funds left by past administrations. This is the first time officials have made investments in this way.
English fraternity members seek entries for publication
Sigma Tau Delta’s literary publication, The Scarab, is accepting submissions of prose, poetry, script, and visual art.
SGA passes Resolution 001
Resolution 001 passed with 6 yes’s, 3 no’s and 6 abstained from voting.
UPDATED: SGA membership, final Student Senate meeting date
Student Government Association is the governing body for all student organizations. Members represent the student body and pass legislation and bills for a variety of reasons. Learn about your representatives and Student Senate meeting dates.
Officials to host National Coming Out Day celebration
Student affairs officials will host a celebration for National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11.
English fraternity launches online publication, starts recruitment
Sigma Tau Delta members created an online publication called The Amulet, which features poems and other pieces written by members of the group.
OKCUReads discussion focuses on Hurricane Katrina graphic novel
A graphic novel on the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina will be the focus of this year’s OKCUReads discussion.
