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…
Campus weapons policy under review
Campus police recently released a new draft policy on weapons to students and faculty for review.
Chalking policy changes to maintain campus appearance
A new university policy changes the way student organizations can use chalk around campus. The policy requires that LaVetra Ray, assistant director of student activities, approve all chalking. Chalk is only allowed on sidewalks and may not be within 30 feet of any building entrances. Organizations who break this policy are subject to a $200…
Wild at heart: animals on campuses
As OCU’s resident pair of geese have added two new members to the campus wildlife population, it’s compelling to wonder: what kind of animals are you likely to find on college campuses across the country? MediaOCU uncovers the similarities and differences of the animal residents on our campus, and those across the nation.
School of Law announces new homeland security program
The School of Law announced a new program in homeland security on Tuesday, Nov. 18. The program is titled the Judge Alfred P. Murrah Center for Homeland Security Law and Policy.
Foreign correspondent leads”Iran and the United States” presentation
Stephen Kinzer will present a presentation titled “Iran and the United States: Permanent Enemies or Natural Partners?” at 5:45 p.m. on Nov. 21 in the Meinders School of Business.
Officials rework scholarship, tuition requirements
University officials set a new mandate that tuition remission scholarships will only cover 16-hours each semester.Tuition remission is a scholarship that includes a percent discount on tuition for eligible full-time students.
Officials clarify school closing policy
The university has still not updated whether the school will be closed tomorrow due to weather. Snow began to fall Sunday morning, leaving about an inch an half on the ground by 6 p.m. Local school districts have cancelled school for tomorrow, including Oklahoma City, Edmond, and Norman. Provost Susan Barber is in charge of…
Updated policy released banning pets on campus
Students and faculty will no longer see pets playing on the quad.
A policy released Sept. 27 bans student and faculty from bringing pets onto campus.
This includes all buildings and facilities on campus.
