OCCC President

Thank you, Rep. Jon Echols for making time to meet with the wonderful students in the President's Leadership Class.

OCCC President Jerry L. Steward and members of the current OCCC President's Leadership Class pose for a picture with House Majority Floor Leader, Rep. Jon Echols, at the Oklahoma State Capitol earlier today. Also pictured is Dr. Liz Largent who teaches the popular class with President Steward.

The President's Leadership Class is designed to develop and enhance students' leadership skills and knowledge. Selected participants have the opportunity to work and learn from some of the top leaders from OCCC and the Oklahoma City area. More information is available here: http://www.occc.edu/leadership/

I am always pleased to read about the good things happening at OCCC. In this recent article, The Oklahoman talks about automotive training programs, which provide our graduates with great job opportunities.

Problem-solver finds his calling at OCCC automotive program The first time Luis Bondi started college he wanted to study aeronautical engineering, but “sitting behind a computer doing programming — it wasn’t for me.” Neither was working in retail, which he did for six years. “I’ve always been good with my hands. I’ve always liked helping friend...

The President's Leadership Class sessions for Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 application deadline is this Friday, March 8, 2019. Please visit the link for more information about the class, student benefits, and application details.

The deadline for OCCC students to apply for the 2019 President's Leadership Class is this Friday, March 8. For more information, students can visit www.occc.edu/leadership or contact Dr. Liz Largent, Professor of Leadership and Critical Thinking, at [email protected] or 405-682-1611 ext. 7140.

It was a pleasure to visit with freshman Senator Julia Kirt, Oklahoma Senate District 30. Senator Kirt has been a lifelong advocate for the arts in Oklahoma and we appreciate her taking time from her busy schedule during the legislative session to visit OCCC's campus this week.

For Thursday, February 28, 2019.

Due to winter weather, Oklahoma City Community College will close at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 27, 2019; this includes the Main Campus, Family and Community Education (FACE) Center, Capitol Hill Center (CHC), and the Professional Development Institute (PDI). If your class, activity, or event begins at 3:00 p.m. or later, it is canceled. Unless notified otherwise, all classes, activities, and events will resume tomorrow, Thursday, February 28, 2019, at the regularly scheduled time. Students, employees, and visitors are encouraged to drive safely.

Each year, OCCC supports the Oklahoma State Regent's Higher Education Day, visiting state legislators that represent OCCC and South Oklahoma City at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Here are just a few photos taken at the 2019 Higher Education Day on February 13. Thanks to all those who participated.

To the OCCC Community: I encourage you to attend this year’s Higher Education Day on February 12, 2019, at the State Capitol. To sign up, visit https://occc-deazd.formstack.com/forms/2019_higher_education_day_signups .

Last year, I had the honor of being a program speaker. If you have a few minutes to watch the video, here’s what I had to say. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24otoM-ATDk. Thank you.

OCCC President Jerry Steward speech at Higher Education Day Dr. Jerry Steward, President of Oklahoma City Community College, spoke at the Oklahoma State Capitol during Higher Education Day on February 13, 2018.

Campus Alert Notification System The Campus Alert Notification system (CAN) is a comprehensive alert notification system for all of our students and employees. This system is designed to quickly communicate information regarding emergency situations on campus and any campus closures that may be necessary. This system is yet another...

On February 1, I updated members of the Sokc Rotary about OCCC’s progress and OCCC's special place in South Oklahoma City. OCCC has always enjoyed a close partnership with this Club, and we could not have successes without the ongoing involvement and partnership of groups like Rotary.