University of Oklahoma College of Professional and Continuing Studies

Stacey L. Davis shared her experience with the Economic Development Institute with us, and we wanted to share that with you! 🌟

“When I enrolled in OU EDI, I was looking for practical ways to move our community from good ideas to real outcomes. EDI delivered exactly that. The curriculum connected strategy to action: how to design a BRE visit that leads to follow-through, how to frame a project so partners can say ‘yes,’ and how to build a data-informed case that resonates with commissioners and residents alike.

Back home, I used those tools to convene a broader coalition, clarify roles, and set simple, measurable milestones. We improved how we communicate progress and how we prepare for grants—shifting from reactive to proactive. The biggest surprise was the people: instructors with deep, real-world experience and classmates who openly share what works (and what doesn’t). That network has become a lasting source of ideas and encouragement.

Professionally, I’m more effective. Personally, I’m more energized. OU EDI helped me see a path through complexity—and gave me a community to walk it with. If you’re wondering whether your story ‘fits,’ it does. EDI meets you where you are and equips you to make tangible, local impact.”

We'd like to wish good luck to Oklahoma Baseball as they go compete at the Men's College World Series in Omaha! ⚾️

We are proud to have several of these fantastic athletes be students of our college – Boomer! ☝️

One can bring people together. ☝️

Host your next event at the Forum at OU. We've got a space for every need!

The College of Professional and Continuing Studies hosted the 2026 Feaver-MacMinn Seminar on April 25–26, bringing students, faculty, and industry leaders together for two days of presentations, discussions, and hands-on exploration of applied artificial intelligence! 🌟

The College of Professional and Continuing Studies will host the 2026 Feaver-MacMinn Seminar on April 25–26, bringing students, faculty, and industry leaders together for two days of presentations, discussions, and hands-on exploration of applied artificial intelligence.

The endowed seminar honors the legacy of J. Clayton Feaver and Paul MacMinn, two influential OU faculty members whose commitment to inquiry and student engagement continues to guide this event.

This year’s seminar features three prominent voices in AI: Dr. Asim Ali of Auburn University, Dr. Shishir Shah of the University of Oklahoma, and Dr. Kyle Jones, an industry expert whose work spans Databricks, AWS, and ExxonMobil.

Through keynote talks, themed breakout sessions, and a closing panel, the speakers will examine emerging ideas in AI practice, responsible deployment, and the future of data-driven decision-making.

On Sunday, students present their work to the speaker panel, connecting course concepts with real-world perspectives. For students enrolled in PSIS 4700: Applied AI in the Workplace, the seminar serves as the capstone learning experience for the term.

The Feaver-MacMinn Seminar is free and open to the public, but registration is required to ensure adequate space and materials for all participants. Questions about participation or registration may be directed to Coleman Patterson at [email protected].

Register at the link below!
🔗: https://qualtrics.ou.edu/jfe/form/SV_7aDPjlf5IiTLCfA

The day has arrived – It's Giving Day! 🌟

Visit the link below to help us raise funds for student scholarships.
🔗: https://fast.givesooner.org/PACS26

With graduation coming up, we wanted to take a second to share what our graduated student have been up to! 🎓🌟

According to our 2026 Graduating Student Outcomes Survey, after graduation:
‣ 86% were employed six months later
‣ 64% received a salary increase after graduation
‣ 1 out of 4 (25%) received a 20%+ salary increase after graduation