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The functions of the 12 public community colleges are (1) to provide general education for all students; (2) to provide education in several basic fields of university-parallel study for those students who plan to transfer to a senior institution and complete a bachelor’s degree; (3) provide one- and two-year programs of technical and occupational education to prepare individuals to enter the labor market; (4) provide programs of remedial and developmental education for those whose previous education may not have prepared them for college; (5) provide both formal and informal programs of study especially designed for adults and out-of-school youth in order to serve the community generally with a continuing education opportunity; (6) carry out programs of institutional research designed to improve the institutions’ efficiency and effectiveness of operation; and (7) participate in programs of economic development with research or regional universities toward the end that the needs of each institution’s geographic service area are met.

President Jay Falkner

Carl Albert State College
1507 S. McKenna
Poteau, OK 74953-5208
918.647.1200
918.647.1216 (fax)

Degrees

B.B.A., emphasis in Human Resources Management, Northeastern State University
M.Ed., East Central University
Ed.D., University of Arkansas

Previous Positions

Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management, Carl Albert State College
Director of Title III & Enrollment and Retention, CASC
Coordinator of the University Center, Scholars Program, Student Conduct, Intramural Sports and Upward Bound, CASC
Facilitator, College Strategies Program, Northeastern State University
Interviewer, Redmen Ambassadors and Honors Program, NSU
Recruiter, NSU

Date Assumed Presidency

July 2016

President Ron Ramming

Connors State College
700 College Road
Warner, OK 74469-2204
918.463.2931
918.463.2233 (fax)

Degrees

A.S., Connors State College
B.S., Agriculture (Animal Science), Oklahoma State University
M.S., Agriculture, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Ph.D., Agricultural Education/Higher Education Administration, OSU

Previous Positions

Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, CSC, 2014-16
Vice President of Academic Affairs, CSC, 2012-14
Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Services, CSC, 2009-12
Dean of Enrollment Services, CSC, 2004-09
Director of Distance and Extended Education, CSC, 1998-2004
Agricultural Instructor and Assistant Livestock Judging Team Coach, CSC, 1990-98

Date Assumed Presidency

June 2016

President Randal (Randy) M. Harp

Eastern Oklahoma State College
1301 W. Main
Wilburton, Oklahoma 74578-4999
918.465.1723
918.465.2431 (fax)

Degrees

B.S., Animal Science, Oklahoma State University
M.S, Animal Science, New Mexico State University
Ed.D., Agricultural Education and Higher Education Administration, OSU

Previous Positions

Vice President for Academics and Development and Interim Dean of Agriculture, EOSC, 2024-25
Dean and Professor, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, TAMU, 2018-23
Senior Development Officer and Professor of Agriculture, TAMU-Commerce, 2016-17
Director and Professor, School of Agriculture, TAMU, 2016-17
Professor of Animal Science, Tarleton State University, 2010-16
Associate Professor of Animal Science, TSU, 2004-10

Date Assumed Presidency

July 2025

President Timothy Faltyn

Murray State College
One Murray Campus
Tishomingo, OK 73460-3137
580.371.2371
580.387.7179 (fax)

Degrees

A.A., Liberal Arts, Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute (New Mexico)
B.A., Public Service, University of Central Oklahoma
M.Ed., Public Service, UCO
Ed.D., Higher Education, Oklahoma State University

Previous Positions

President, Oklahoma Panhandle State University, 2016-22
President, Connors State College, 2011-16
Vice President of Academic Affairs, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College, 2009-11
Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs, OSU-Oklahoma City, 2006-09
Division Head of Arts and Sciences, OSU-OKC, 2001-09
Department Head of Social Sciences, OSU-OKC, 1999-2001
Public Service Faculty, OSU-OKC, 1997-99

Date Assumed Presidency

February 2022

President Kyle Stafford

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
200 “I” Street, N.E.
Miami, OK 74354-6497
918.540.6201
918.542.9759 (fax)

Degrees

B.S., Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Southeastern Oklahoma State University
M.Ed.., Public School Administration, SE
Ed.D., Northcentral University (virtual)

Previous Positions

Vice President of University Advancement, SE, 2015-20
Executive Director, University Advancement, SE, 2008-15
Dean, Enrollment Management and Marketing, SE, 2017-08
Director, Admissions and Recruitment Services, SE, 2002-07
Recruiting Coordinator/Admissions Counselor, SE, 2000-02
Admissions Counselor, SE, 1999-2000

Date Assumed Presidency

January 2020

President Diana Morris

Northern Oklahoma College
1220 E. Grand
P.O. Box 310
Tonkawa, OK 74653-0310
580.628.6275
580.628.6209 (fax)

Degrees

B.S., Secondary English Education, Honors Program, Oklahoma State University
M.S., Teaching, Learning and Leadership, OSU

Previous Positions

Vice President, Academic Affairs, NOC
Vice President of NOC-Stillwater/Gateway
Language Arts Faculty, NOC
Honors Academic Counselor, OSU

Date Assumed Presidency

June 2024

President Mautra Jones

Oklahoma City Community College
7777 S. May Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73159-4444
405.682.7502
405.686.1159 (fax)

Degrees

B.A, Journalism, University of Oklahoma
M.B.A, University of Phoenix at San Diego
Ed.D., Education, Vanderbilt University (TN)

Previous Positions

Vice President of Institutional Advancement and External Affairs, Langston University
Executive Director, LU Foundation
Site Administrator, LU-Oklahoma City

Date Assumed Presidency

March 2022

President Jena Marr

Redlands Community College
1300 S. Country Club Road
El Reno, OK 73036-5300
405.422.1265
405.422.1202 (fax)

Degrees

B.A., Business Administration, Oklahoma Panhandle State University
MBA, West Texas A&M University
Ed.D., Leadership – Higher Education Focus, American College of Education

Previous Positions

Executive Vice President/Chief of Staff, Redlands Community College, 2013-23
Director of Purchasing/Assistant to the Vice President of Fiscal Affairs, OPSU, 2009-13
Controller/CFO (health care industry), 2008-09
Chief Accountant/Business Office Manager, OPSU, 2004-08

Date Assumed Presidency

April 2023

President Travis Hurst

Rose State College
6420 S.E. 15th St.
Midwest City, OK 73110-2799
405.733.7300
405.733.7399 (fax)

Degrees

B.S., Secondary Science Education, Oklahoma State University
M.S., Geosciences, Mississippi State University
Doctoral Studies (ABD), Curriculum, Teaching, Learning and Leadership, Northeastern University (MA)
Graduate Coursework in Ethical Leadership, Gwynedd Mercy University (PA)

Previous Positions

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, RSC, 2022-25
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, RSC, 2020-22
Dean, eLearning and Academic Outreach, RSC, 2018-20
Adjunct Faculty, University of Central Oklahoma, 2015-17
Academic Technology Coordinator, RSC, 2013-18
Science Content Specialist, Edmond Public Schools, 2009-13
Science Teacher and Department Head, Frontier Public Schools, 2006-09
Science Teacher and Coach, Mulhall-Orlando Public Schools, 2002-06

Date Assumed Presidency

July 2025

President Lana Reynolds

Seminole State College
2701 Boren Blvd.
Seminole, OK 74868-0361
405.382.9260
405.382.7912 (fax)

Degrees

B.A., English, Oklahoma Christian College
M.A., Journalism, University of Oklahoma

Previous Positions

Executive Vice President, Seminole State College, 2017
Executive Vice President for Institutional Advancement, SSC, 2012-16
Vice President for Institutional Advancement, SSC, 2005-12
Associate Vice President for Business and Community Relations, SSC, 1998-2005
Director of Public Relations and Community Services, SSC, 1995-98
Assistant to the President, SSC, 1992-94
Public Information Officer, SSC, 1987-94
Adjunct Instructor, SSC, 1984-2017

Date Assumed Presidency

July 2017

President Leigh B. Goodson

Tulsa Community College
909 S. Boston Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74119
918.595.7868
918.595.7994 (fax)

Degrees

B.A., Political Science, Oklahoma State University
M.S., Organizational Communication, Fort Hays State University (Kansas)
Ph.D., Educational Research and Evaluation, OSU

Previous Positions

Vice President for Research and Institutional Advancement, OSU Center for Health Sciences and OSU-Tulsa, 2011-14
School Head, Healthcare Administration, OSUCHS, 2010-13
Vice President for Research and Institutional Advancement and Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, OSUCHS, 2008-11
Associate Professor of Osteopathic Medicine, OSUCHS, 2007-14
Vice President for Enrollment Management and External Affairs, OSUCHS, 2004-08
Assistant Professor of Osteopathic Medicine, OSUCHS, 2001-07
Associate Dean for Student Affairs, OSUCHS, 2000-04
Assistant Dean for Admission and Recruitment, OSUCHS, 1999-2000
Assistant Registrar, OSUCHS, 1998-99
Senior Academic Counselor, College of Education, OSU, 1995-98
Admissions Counselor, FHSU, 1992-95
Case Worker and Staff Assistant, U.S. Congressman Glenn English, 1990-92

Date Assumed Presidency

July 2014

President Chad Wiginton

Western Oklahoma State College
2801 N. Main
Altus, OK 73521-1397
580.477.7700
580.477.7707 (fax)

Degrees

A.S. Business Administration, WOSC
B.B.A., Belmont University (TN)
M.A.Ed., Middle Tennessee State University
Ed.D., Higher Education Leadership, Northcentral University (virtual)

Previous Positions

Vice President for Student Support Services, WOSC
Dean of Students, WOSC
Director of College and High School Relations, WOSC
Director of Development and Alumni Relations, WOSC

Date Assumed Presidency

July 2018