The functions of the two research graduate universities include (1) both lower-division and upper-division undergraduate study in a number of fields leading to the bachelor’s or first-professional degree; (2) graduate study in several fields of advanced learning leading to the master’s degree; (3) graduate study in selected fields leading toward the doctor’s degree; (4) organized basic and applied research; (5) statewide programs of extension study and public service; (6) statewide programs designed to promote the economic development of Oklahoma, and (7) to the extent resources are available, to carry out limited programs and projects on a national and international scale.
Interim President Jim Hess
Oklahoma State University
107 Whitehurst Hall
Stillwater, OK 74078-1015
405.744.6384
405.744.6285 (fax)
Degrees
Ed.D., Oklahoma State University
Previous Positions
Interim Vice Provost for Graduate Studies, OSU Center for Health Sciences, 2022-25
Interim CEO, National Center for Wellness and Recovery, 2020-25
Chair and Director, OSU School of Healthcare Administration, OSU-CHS, 2013-22
Chief Operating Officer and Vice President for Healthcare Administration, OSU-CHS, 2003-13
CEO, OSU Physicians Group, 2003-13
CEO, OSU Medical Authority, 2006-13
Vice President for Administrative Services and Chief Operating Officer, OSU-Tulsa, 1999-2003
Date Assumed Presidency
February 2025
President Joseph Harroz Jr.
University of Oklahoma
660 Parrington Oval
Norman, OK 73019-0390
405.325.3916
405.325.7605 (fax)
Degrees
B.A., Economics, University of Oklahoma
J.D., Georgetown University Law Center
Previous Positions
Dean, OU College of Law, 2010-19
President, Graymark Healthcare Inc., 2008-10
General Council, OU, 1996-2008
Vice President of Executive Affairs, OU, 1994-96
Date Assumed Presidency
May 2019