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43-635: OCCC may refer to: Education [ edit ] Oklahoma City Community College , a two-year college in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States Orange County Community College , a two-year college in Orange County, New York, United States Oregon Coast Community College , a two-year college in Newport, Oregon, United States Government [ edit ] Ohio Casino Control Commission ,

86-571: A Master of Music in Jazz Studies with Majors either in Performance or Commercial Music Production. The UCO Jazz Lab also hosts the annual Recording Technology Workshop and the annual Guitar Techniques Workshop during the summer. The UCO Jazz Ensembles have received many awards. In 2008, The UCO Jazz Ensemble I revived the "Outstanding University Jazz Ensemble" award at the 2006 and 2008 UNT Jazz Festival. In 1983 UCO's Dixieland band

129-804: A US flag that once flew over the United States Capitol, donated by the congressional office of Senator James Inhofe . Additionally, as part of its 2014 Title III grant award, the college completed renovation of its Student Advising area in October 2016. In February 2017, the Childhood Development Center and Lab School met the Certified Healthy Oklahoma Program criteria to become a Certified Healthy Early Childhood Program. This designation recognizes early childhood program sites that make

172-557: A botany classroom and greenhouse for a biotechnology program. The Health Professions Education Center, a multimillion-dollar facility housing the Division of Health Professions, was formally dedicated in 2008. The division features a simulated hospital area and one of only two Human Patient Simulators in the state. The facility houses academic degree and certificate programs in emergency medical sciences, registered nursing, occupational therapy and physical therapy. In 2011, OCCC dedicated

215-471: A continued decline in funding, Oklahoma City Community College closed its Aquatics Center and indefinitely suspended its annual Arts Festival Oklahoma event. The Aquatics Center formally closed following Labor Day weekend, which also saw the conclusion of the 37th Arts Festival Oklahoma event. OCCC opened the student Veterans Lounge on May 16, 2016. The lounge is open to use for OCCC's veteran status students and features comfortable seating, study spaces, and

258-506: A positive impact on the health of employees and patrons. The new Capitol Hill Center began accepting applications in summer 2017 for OCCC's Bilingual Banking and Finance Certificate of Mastery program, as well as began its non-credit classes in ESL, GED (For Spanish speakers), US Citizenship, Introduction to Technology for the Workforce, and Basic Computer Skills. The OCCC Capitol Hill Center

301-844: A renowned Digital Cinema Production program with the largest collection of AVID picture and sound editing machines in the Midwest. This two-phase project was later concluded with the addition of the Visual and Performing Arts Center Theater that opened in 2014. The theater has 1,049 seats and is host to national and local performances and events. Outside the theater in the Women of the South Plaza are two prominent metallic sculptures, "Crescendo" and "Ascending", created by Oklahoma City-based sculptor and OCCC alumnus Collin Rosebrook. The renovation of

344-587: Is a public university in Edmond, Oklahoma . It is the third largest university in Oklahoma, with almost 14,000 students and approximately 430 full-time and 400 adjunct faculty. Founded in 1890, the University of Central Oklahoma was one of the first institutions of higher learning to be established in what would become the state of Oklahoma , making it one of the oldest universities in the southwest region of

387-597: Is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission . The name of the college, OCCC, is most often pronounced as "O-Triple-C." In 1968, civic and political leaders in south Oklahoma City began talking about bringing a junior college to the area. The next year, a bill was introduced into the Oklahoma State Legislature to form a college district. On March 20, 1969, a committee of the South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce (known as

430-860: Is also recognized by the federal government to offer education under the veterans and social security laws. OCCC offers 25 Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degree programs, 19 Associate in Applied Science degree programs, and 21 Certificate of Mastery programs. In addition to its degree and certificate programs, OCCC offers a wide range of community and continuing education courses, workshops, conferences and seminars. Courses are mostly taken on campus with average of 21:1 student-to-teacher ratio. Courses are also offered online. The faculty consists of 121 full-time professors , and 363 adjunct professors . The main campus of Oklahoma City Community College

473-645: Is available online at ucentralmedia.com and in the city of Edmond, Oklahoma on Cox Cable digital channel 125. The Vista newspaper, founded in 1903, is distributed free of charge on the UCO campus and designated off-campus locations and also available online at ucentralmedia.com. The student radio station, UCentral Radio 99.3 FM was awarded an LPFM license by the FCC on September 24, 2015. The station's official call letters are KZUC-LP. UCO has five residence halls on campus. UCO participates in intercollegiate athletics in

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516-652: Is highlighted in the Office of the President. The University of Central Oklahoma’s motto, featured on the coat of arms, is “Ubi Motus Est,” which translates to “Where Movement Is.” The students modeled the phrase after a popular television series in the 60s titled “ Where the Action Is .” Since 1891, the University of Central Oklahoma has had 22 presidents and two acting presidents and one interim president. The University of Central Oklahoma School of Music Jazz Division

559-666: Is located at 7777 South May Avenue in Oklahoma City. The Family and Community Education (FACE) center campus is located at 6500 South Land Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73159. The Professional Development Institute (PDI) facility is located at 7124 S I-35 Service Rd, Oklahoma City, OK 73149. The Capitol Hill Center facility is located at 325 Southwest 25th Street in OKC's historic Capitol Hill district. 35°23′15″N 97°34′12″W  /  35.38750°N 97.57000°W  / 35.38750; -97.57000 University of Central Oklahoma The University of Central Oklahoma ( UCO )

602-596: Is located on the corner of 5th and Littler St. in Edmond, Oklahoma. The Jazz Lab was built in 2001. It was built with a stage, classrooms, Hideaway Pizza and the Jazz Lab Recording Studio . Students utilize the Jazz Lab on a daily basis. The UCO Jazz Studies Division offers numerous performance ensembles which include: The School of Music currently offers an undergraduate Minor in Jazz Studies and

645-503: Is one of the most visible buildings on the main campus. The college's first online course was offered in 1997. In 1998, the college received a $ 500,000 economic development grant from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education targeting advancements in the manufacturing and biotechnology fields. By 1999, the median age of students was 26, and more than 56 percent of students were women. Approximately 25 percent of

688-451: Is the largest in the state and one of the largest in the region. UCO is composed of six colleges, one institute, and three schools: The UCO Jazz Lab is home for the celebrated Jazz Studies Division of the University of Central Oklahoma School of Music. The Jazz Program was started in 1974 by Dr. Kent Kidwell. Since 1974, the Jazz program grew to what it is today. The UCO Jazz Lab

731-813: The NCAA at the Division II level and is a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA). The university joined the MIAA in 2012; prior to joining the conference, UCO was a member of the Lone Star Conference and was the largest school in the conference. In 2010, it applied to join the MIAA . On July 30, 2010, the conference approved its application to join the conference beginning in

774-663: The Oklahoma Legislature authorized the institution to grant both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. With the expanded offerings came a new name, Central State College. According to the Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture , the school was routinely affected by state politics. Presidents and sometimes faculty members, were changed with changes in state governors. In 1950, President Max W. Chambers banned solicitations of campaign donations from faculty members. This resulted in more stability of

817-486: The University of Oklahoma began its first classes in fall 1892. The Territorial Legislature located the new school in Edmond, provided certain conditions were met. First, Oklahoma County had to donate $ 5,000 in bonds, and Edmond had to donate 40 acres (160,000 m ) of land within one mile (1.6 km) of the town; the land was eventually donated by Anton H. Classen . Ten of those acres had to be set aside for

860-543: The 2012-2013 academic year. Both men's and women's teams are nicknamed the Bronchos . UCO currently competes in baseball , men's and women's basketball , women's cross-country and track and field , football , men's and women's golf , women's soccer , softball , women's tennis , volleyball , wrestling , and women's rowing . Their women's rowing team has been very successful in the past few years, winning back-to-back NCAA DII Rowing Championships (2018-2022). UCO

903-852: The Capitol Hill Center began in July 2014 at the location of two historic buildings, previously Katz Drug Co. and Langston's Western Wear. The OCCC Capitol Hill Center is part of the economic development and revitalization of Oklahoma City's historic Capitol Hill District . The college serves the adult education and job readiness needs of the community's English, Spanish, and Korean-speaking community members. The Capitol Hill District became part of America's Main Street Program in 1997, overseen by The Capitol Hill Main Street/Calle Dos Cincos organization. In 2015 following

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946-701: The Epworth League Room, located in the unfurnished First Methodist Church. A marker of Oklahoma granite was placed in 1915 near the original site by the Central Oklahoma Normal School Historical Society. It can be seen at Boulevard and Second Street. Old North was the first building constructed in the summer of 1892 on the campus of what was then Territorial Normal School. It was also the first building constructed in Oklahoma Territory for

989-859: The Family and Community Education (FACE) center at the former John Glenn Elementary School, which houses the Child Development Center and Lab School (CDCLS) as well as adult basic education courses including GED (or High School Equivalency, HSE) and ESL . On August 15, 2011, the college established the Oklahoma City Community College Police Department. As of August 2011, all Oklahoma City Community College campuses became smoke-free. The 50,000-square-foot Visual and Performing Arts Center added classrooms, labs and studios for art instruction, music, photography and visual arts. The building features

1032-608: The Greater Capitol Hill Chamber until 1970) was organized to circulate petitions asking the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to take action to establish a junior college in the area. Shortly after, the district was formed and a board of trustees was appointed. On Sept. 25, 1972, South Oklahoma City Junior College opened for classes with an enrollment of 1,049 students. A formal dedication followed on Oct. 8, 1972. Construction on

1075-695: The Health Technologies Center, along with the enclosure of the Aquatic Center. The college entered into its first cooperative agreements with the University of Central Oklahoma in 1992, easing the transition for its students to the four-year university. In 1994, groundbreaking took place for the library. Two years later, the Keith Leftwich Memorial Library opened its doors with a formal dedication on Oct. 22, 1996. The library's distinctive clock tower

1118-464: The Main Building began in 1973, and the first graduation ceremony was held with five students, who had transferred to the school, receiving associate degrees. In 1975, the school newspaper, The Pioneer , was first published. The Career Learning Center and Math Center opened in 1978, and the first Arts Festival Oklahoma was celebrated in 1979. During this time, the college's official emblem

1161-651: The President's Cabinet. The college president reports to the Board of Regents. The Board of Regents is the governing board for Oklahoma City Community College. Members of the Board are appointed by the Governor of the State of Oklahoma for a seven-year term or as designated. OCCC is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission . This college is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges and

1204-541: The State Board of Education passed a resolution making Central a four-year teachers’ college conferring bachelor's degrees. From 1901 until 1961, Central housed a laboratory school in which local elementary schoolchildren were schooled by Central's faculty and soon-to-be teaching graduates. Two years later, the Class of 1921 had nine members, the first graduates to receive the four-year degrees. Two decades later, in 1939,

1247-1033: The United States. It is home to the American branch of the British Academy of Contemporary Music in downtown Oklahoma City . The University of Central Oklahoma was founded on December 24, 1890, when the Territorial Legislature voted to establish the Territorial Normal School, making UCO the second oldest public institution in Oklahoma, the first being the University of Oklahoma, established December 19, 1890. Classes were first held in November 1891. By comparison, Oklahoma A&M College (now Oklahoma State University ) held its first classes in December 1891 and

1290-420: The biggest names in jazz, The UCO Jazz Lab features local and regional musicians from various genres every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. UCentral is the student media network at the University of Central Oklahoma, featuring traditional media (television, radio, newspaper) and new media (web, netcasts, social networking) created by students majoring in professional media. UCentral television programming

1333-585: The celebration of the 125,000th student to enroll in classes. Meanwhile, the Child Development Center, the College Union and the Physical Plant were undergoing construction efforts until 1987. In 1988, construction began on the Aquatic Center, which would become the site of the 1989 U.S. Olympic Festival aquatic events. The beginning of the 1990s marked the opening of the School of Nursing and

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1376-579: The college was authorized to grant the Master of Arts in English and the Master of Business Administration degrees. On April 13, 1971, the state legislature officially changed the institution's name to Central State University. Old North Tower was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. On May 18, 1990, during the university's Centennial Year, legislation was passed changing

1419-683: The gaming control board for casinos in Ohio Oahu Community Correctional Center , a jail in Hawaii Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner , a Texas state agency Places [ edit ] Orange County Convention Center , in Orlando, Florida Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title OCCC . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change

1462-433: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=OCCC&oldid=958390569 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Educational institution disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Oklahoma City Community College OCCC

1505-489: The name to the University of Central Oklahoma, though many of the students still refer to the University as "Central", and many alumni as "Central State." The University of Central Oklahoma’s official coat of arms was created in 1966, when yearbook student editor Dorthy Forbes wanted to feature the visual design in the 75th anniversary of the Central State University yearbook. When Forbes discovered there

1548-408: The new school. The remaining land had to be divided into lots which would be sold to raise money for the new school. On October 1, 1891 Richard Thatcher was elected the 1st President of Territorial Normal School of Oklahoma. The conditions all were met, with the city of Edmond donating an additional $ 2,000 in bonds. The first class, a group of 23 students, met for the first time November 1, 1891, in

1591-406: The purpose of higher education. Occupancy began January 3, 1893. The school first operated as a normal school with two years of college work and a complete preparatory school. In 1897, the first graduating class—two men and three women—received their Normal School diplomas . In 1904, Territorial Normal became Central State Normal School. Statehood was still three years away. On December 29, 1919,

1634-560: The school administration. On March 11, 1941, Central State became part of a coordinated state system of post-secondary education overseen by the Oklahoma Regents for Higher Education, and joined institutions with similar missions as a regional institution. In 1954, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education gave Central permission to offer the Master of Teaching Degree, which became the Master of Education in 1969. In 1971,

1677-475: The student body belonged to a minority group. And, about 66 percent of the nearly 10,000 students attended classes part-time. In 2007, OCCC began a large expansion adding three new buildings as well as expanding campus program offerings. The Robert P. Todd Science, Engineering and Math Center was a $ 10 million expansion to the main campus building and was named for the late OCCC president. The 65,500-square-foot facility provided new classrooms and labs. It includes

1720-516: Was depicted: the symbol for man joined into a community. The 1980s saw the completion of the Arts and Humanities Building and the High Technology Building. In 1983, the college's name was officially changed to Oklahoma City Community College, reflecting its purpose as a college for the entire Oklahoma City metro area community. That same year, nearly 400 students graduated with associate degrees. In December 1985, OCCC marked

1763-652: Was formally dedicated on August 18, 2017. In partnership with the Calle Dos Cinco group, OCCC hosted its first community open house at the August 25th Fiesta Friday street festival event. In May 2020, the college announced a reduction in personnel as a result of state-wide budget deficits and a decrease in student enrollment. The college staff consists of 357 positions as of the 2017 fall semester. Staff report to various administrative departmental directors who report to vice president and executive director members of

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1806-408: Was no official coat of arms, four students serving on the yearbook staff, Donna Castle, Charles Tweed, Russ Lackey, and Forbes professionally designed a coat of arms and presented it to President Garland Godfrey, who approved the submission. Since then, the coat of arms has been featured on statues and other structures around Central’s campus, official Central stationery and graduation announcements, and

1849-751: Was ranked No.1 in the nation and in 1975, UCO Jazz Ensemble I received top honors at the Wichita Jazz Festival and since then, all UCO Jazz Bands have participated in the event. Since it opened, The Jazz Lab has won "Best Place for Live Music" multiple times in the Edmond Life & Leisure's Reader's Choice annual poll, and has been repeatedly won the award for The Best Live Music Venue in the Oklahoma Gazette ’s Best of OKC readers’ poll. The Jazz Lab has featured many famous performers including: In addition to featuring some of

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