April 20, 2017 - State Regents Announce Membership of Task Force to Study the Future of Oklahoma Higher Education
At their meeting today, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education announced the membership of the Task Force on the Future of Higher Education. The task force, which was formed at the State Regents’ March meeting, will conduct a systematic review of higher education in Oklahoma; examine existing initiatives and best practices; and report findings and recommendations on strategies that best support improving quality, access, affordability, and efficiency.
“Given the ongoing financial pressures on the state coupled with the imperative to raise attainment and graduation rates, the task force will examine ways to improve performance and optimize resources,” said Chancellor Glen D. Johnson. “The central mission of the task force is to clearly position Oklahoma public higher education to meet the future challenges of maintaining accessibility and affordability without compromising quality. As such, the task force will focus on modernization, efficiencies and innovation. I appreciate the willingness of these individuals to dedicate their time, knowledge, and expertise to serve as task force members.”
The following individuals will comprise the State Regents’ Task Force on the Future of Higher Education:
State Regents (ex-officio, non-voting members)
- State Regent John Massey
- State Regent Ron White
- State Regent Jimmy Harrel
- State Regent Jay Helm
- State Regent Ann Holloway
- State Regent Andy Lester
- State Regent Jody Parker
- State Regent Toney Stricklin
- State Regent Mike Turpen
- Chancellor Glen D. Johnson
Citizens
- Dr. Ann Ackerman, Oklahoma City
- Phil B. Albert, Claremore
- Governor Bill Anoatubby, Ada
- Calvin J. Anthony, Stillwater
- Chief Bill John Baker, Tahlequah
- Chief Gary Batton, Durant
- Bruce T. Benbrook, Woodward
- Bill W. Burgess, Lawton
- John Carey, Durant
- Lake Carpenter, Leedey
- Michael A. Cawley, Ardmore
- Sam Combs, Tulsa
- Leonard Court, Oklahoma City
- Rick Davis, Guthrie
- Lee R. Denney, Cushing
- Jeffrey T. Dunn, Tulsa
- John Ford, Bartlesville
- Robert Gardner, Tulsa
- Steve Jordan, Ardmore
- Karen Keith, Tulsa
- Edward F. Keller, Tulsa
- Dan Little, Madill
- Bert H. Mackie, Enid
- Dr. Thomas K. McKeon, Tulsa
- Fred Morgan, Oklahoma City
- Dr. Terry Mosley, Lone Wolf
- Michael S. Neal, Tulsa
- Dennis Neill, Tulsa
- Tyler Norvell, Oklahoma City
- Catherine O’Connor, Oklahoma City
- Dr. Marion Paden, Oklahoma City
- Gary Parker, Muskogee
- Ken Parker, Norman
- Carl R. Renfro, Ponca City
- Dee Replogle, Oklahoma City
- Robert J. Ross, Oklahoma City
- Richard Ruhl, Kingfisher
- Claudia San Pedro, Oklahoma City
- Dr. Dennis Shockley, Oklahoma City
- Steven W. Taylor, McAlester
- Sean Trauschke, Oklahoma City
- Avilla Williams, Edmond
- Roy H. Williams, Oklahoma City
Colleges/Universities
- President Don Betz, University of Central Oklahoma
- President Randy Beutler, Southwestern Oklahoma State University
- President David L. Boren, University of Oklahoma
- President Sean Burrage, Southeastern Oklahoma State University
- President Cheryl Evans, Northern Oklahoma College
- President Tim Faltyn, Oklahoma Panhandle State University
- President Leigh B. Goodson, Tulsa Community College
- President V. Burns Hargis, Oklahoma State University
- President John M. McArthur, Cameron University
- Dr. Jason Sanders, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
- Dr. Kayse Shrum, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences
- President Jerry L. Steward, Oklahoma City Community College
Designees
- Designee for Governor Mary Fallin
- Designee for Speaker Charles McCall
- Designee for Senate President Pro Tempore Mike Schulz
