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Former name | Oklahoma State University Technical Institute (1961-1990) |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 1961 (1961) |
| Provost | Dr. Ronna J. Vanderslice |
| Students | 4,134 (fall 2023)[1] |
| Location | , , United States |
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| Colors | Orange & Black |
| Website | osuokc |
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Oklahoma State University–Oklahoma City (OSU-OKC) is a public university in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is part of the Oklahoma State University System. Founded in 1961 as a branch of Oklahoma State University–Stillwater,[2] its name changed from Oklahoma State University Technical Institute to its current designation in 1990. The school offers more than 40 degrees and/or certificates. Classes are held weekdays and weeknights, on-campus, online and hybrid, with intersession courses available. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Academics
The academic divisions at OSU-OKC are made up of four schools[3]: the School of Health Sciences; the School of Human Services; the School of Professional Studies; and the School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. OSU-OKC offers bachelor's and associate degrees, as well as certificate programs.
Leadership
As part of the OSU System, OSU-OKC is under the purview of the university president. Campus leadership has changed over time, but is currently led by a provost, Dr. Ronna J. Vanderslice.
| Name | Birth-Death | Role | Term of Service |
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| Philip Prescott Chandler | July 27, 1924 – Nov. 22, 2003 | Director | 1961 – 1985 |
| Dr. James E. Hooper | April 10, 1937 – Aug. 19, 2022 | Provost, Vice President | 1985 – 1997 |
| Dr. Jerry Dale Carroll | Jan. 2, 1940 – Oct. 29, 2010 | President | 1997 – 2010 |
| Dr. Natalie Sue Shirley | Living | President | 2011 – 2017 |
| Dr. Bradford Williams | Living | President | 2018 – 2021 |
| Dr. Gregory Scott Newman | Living | President | 2021 – 2023 |
| Dr. Ronna Jean Vanderslice | Living | Provost | 2024 – present |
References
- "College Navigator - Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City". National Center for Education Statistics.
- Bond, Patti (April 8, 1982). "OSU Tech 20 Years Old Enrollment Tops 3,000, Program Demand Grows". The Oklahoman. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- OSU-OKC https://osuokc.edu/academics/schools/index.html.
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External links
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- Chandler, Philip P. "OSU at Oklahoma City". OSU Library.
- "OSU Catalog Archives".