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State System of Higher Education’s Assessment, Course Delivery Reforms Continue Moving the Needle to Decrease Remediation Rates

September 13, 2021

Assessment and course placement reforms in Oklahoma public higher education are moving the needle to decrease remediation rates in our state. Of the fall 2019 first-time freshmen, 26.8% enrolled in one or more developmental courses, a 7.8 percentage point decrease…

State Regents Facilitate Statewide Higher Education Partnership With Coursera

September 10, 2021

At yesterday’s meeting, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education approved a statewide contract with Coursera, one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, to provide students, faculty and staff, and employers more opportunities for workforce and professional…

Chancellor Glen D. Johnson Named Chancellor Emeritus

September 10, 2021

Chancellor Glen D. Johnson was recognized as chancellor emeritus during yesterday’s meeting of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. He is retiring Sept. 30 after 14.5 years of service as chancellor of the Oklahoma state system of higher education.…

Sen. Roger Thompson Receives Higher Education Distinguished Service Awards

September 9, 2021

Oklahoma Sen. Roger Thompson was recognized with 2020 and 2021 Distinguished Service Awards for Higher Education during today’s meeting of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. He was honored for his support of higher education in his role as…

Rep. Mark McBride Receives Higher Education Distinguished Service Award

September 8, 2021

Oklahoma Rep. Mark McBride was recognized today with the Distinguished Service Award for Higher Education. He was honored for his support of higher education in his role as Chair of the Appropriations and Budget Subcommittee on Education and as a…

New Officers Elected to Lead State Regents

September 7, 2021

The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education recently elected immediate past Oklahoma Speaker of the House Jeffrey W. Hickman of Fairview as chairman of the board; former Oklahoma Attorney General Michael C. Turpen of Oklahoma City, vice chairman; retired Oklahoma…

Announcement of Special and Regularly Scheduled Meetings of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

September 3, 2021

Special Meeting of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education10 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021State Regents’ Conference Room655 Research Parkway, Suite 200Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Selected Agenda Items Regular Meeting of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education9 a.m., Thursday, Sept.…

State Regents Host Signing Ceremony to Announce Statewide Partnership With Coursera

September 3, 2021

What: Signing event as the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education announce statewide partnership with Coursera, a leading international online learning platform When: During the Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021 State Regents’ meeting, which begins at 9 a.m. Where: State Regents’…

Higher Education Chancellor Glen D. Johnson Honored With Oklahoma Academy’s Key Contributor Award

August 30, 2021

Oklahoma State System of Higher Education Chancellor Glen D. Johnson was recently honored by the Oklahoma Academy with a 2021 Oklahoma Key Contributor Award during the 28th Annual Oklahoma Academy Salute at the Tulsa Renaissance Hotel. The Oklahoma Academy’s Key…

Announcement of Special Meetings of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

August 25, 2021

Special Meeting of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education12:45 p.m., Saturday, August 28, 2021Omni Oklahoma City HotelBricktown Room, 2nd Floor100 Oklahoma City Blvd.Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Discussion Item (No action, no announcement) Special Meeting of the Oklahoma State Regents for…

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