Three candidates are being considered for the position of provost. The university is holding sessions so that stakeholders can meet the candidates.
Editorial: Student involvement in the provost search is essential
It is essential that the values of the student body are reflected in campus leadership.
The Search for a new Provost begins
A search committee responsible for finding a new provost has been assembled.
New interim provost to improve administration planning
The university’s new interim provost plans to streamline academic planning.
University provost, associate provost step down
The transition was announced to faculty in a May 17 email from President Martha Burger.
New university provost focuses on vision for the future
Dr. Kent Buchanan took office as the university’s new provost and vice president for academic affairs in December, following an 18-month search for the position.
Dr. Kent Buchanan named university provost
The provost search committee determined Buchanan was the top candidate for the position based on the survey data collected from students, faculty and staff.
Firm hired to assist in search for new university provost
University officials plan to fill the position of provost before the next academic year begins.
New leadership named for academic affairs
Dr. Kent Buchanan is starting the academic year where his predecessor left off. Buchanan became interim provost July 1 after Dr. Susan Barber retired. He has served as assistant provost since 2012. Barber kept Buchanan up-to-date and involved so he knew what was expected of him and what kind of decisions he would be making….
Officials name interim provost
Dr. Kent Buchanan, assistant provost, has been named the interim provost and vice president for academic affairs. Buchanan will step into the positions July 1 after current provost Dr. Susan Barber retires June 30, according to an email that was sent out to the campus community May 7. Buchanan has been assistant provost since 2012…
Prioritization report released to faculty, staff
The preliminary recommendations of the prioritization process were released to faculty and staff last week.Students did not receive any of the information or a password to the results.aThe prioritization process has been ongoing since the beginning of the academic year. The process is meant to help university officials see how programs use money and where budgets need to be modified.
Administrator Lee Hall announces retirement
Lee Hall, director of first-year experiences and student disability services coordinator, retired Friday, Oct. 31.
Official denies claims of president’s departure
President Robert Henry is not leaving OCU, a university official said Oct. 28.
New report ranks OCU with top schools
U.S. News and World Report ranked Oklahoma City University among the top schools in the nation. The list, which was released Tuesday, ranked OCU number 24 in the West regional universities category. Last year, OCU ranked number 26. OCU has the highest rank of any Oklahoma school. President Robert Henry said OCU’s ranks high because…
