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| Oklahoma City Community College | |
|---|---|
| Name | Oklahoma City Community College |
| Established | 1972 |
| Type | Public community college |
| President | city = Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | country = United States | campus = Urban | colors = Blue and White | mascot = Stars |
Oklahoma City Community College is a public two-year institution serving the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma metropolitan area. Founded in the early 1970s, the college provides associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training across diverse fields. The institution partners with regional employers, transfer institutions, and community organizations to support student success and economic development in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma and surrounding counties.
The college opened amid statewide initiatives influenced by leaders such as David L. Boren and statewide policy debates in the early 1970s, joining contemporaries like Rose State College, Tulsa Community College, Murray State College, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College, and Cleveland Community College (North Carolina) as part of a national expansion of two-year institutions following federal actions like the Higher Education Act of 1965. Early boards included civic figures from Oklahoma City, Edmond, Oklahoma, Moore, Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, and Del City, Oklahoma. The campus grew during periods of local investment led by municipal leaders akin to Ron Norick and Mick Cornett, with construction projects reflecting architectural trends seen at campuses such as University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s the college expanded programs in allied health inspired by initiatives at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Mayo Clinic, and workforce partnerships echoing collaborations like General Electric training centers and Lockheed Martin apprenticeship models. Grant-funded projects mirrored federal programs administered by agencies such as U.S. Department of Labor and foundations like Gates Foundation.
The campus is situated near corridors shared by institutions like Oklahoma City University and University of Central Oklahoma, with transit links to Tinker Air Force Base and interstates similar to Interstate 35 in Oklahoma and Interstate 40. Facilities include libraries stocked with resources comparable to collections at Metropolitan Library System (Oklahoma), computer labs modeled after those at MIT, simulation labs influenced by equipment used at Cleveland Clinic, and performing arts venues hosting events in partnership with groups such as Oklahoma City Philharmonic and Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. The campus features science labs with instrumentation paralleling tools at Argonne National Laboratory training sites, culinary kitchens reflecting standards from Culinary Institute of America, and workforce training centers collaborating with industry partners like Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education. Athletic fields host competitions against teams from Northern Oklahoma College, Redlands Community College, and Rose State College.
Degree and certificate programs span disciplines including nursing influenced by curricula at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, business courses reflecting partnerships with chambers such as the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, information technology programs aligned with vendors like Cisco Systems and Microsoft, and STEM offerings modeled on transfer pathways to Oklahoma State University–Stillwater and University of Central Oklahoma. The college participates in articulation agreements with institutions including University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, University of Tulsa, Southern Nazarene University, and regional private colleges like Oklahoma Christian University. Continuing education and professional development programs partner with entities such as American Red Cross, CompTIA, Project Management Institute, and National Association of Radiologic Technologists. The institution administers financial aid guided by policies influenced by Federal Student Aid and scholarship networks like Jack Kent Cooke Foundation and local foundations such as Kirkpatrick Foundation.
Student activities include chapters of national and local organizations like Phi Theta Kappa, Student Government Association (SGA), and service clubs modeled after Rotary International and Kiwanis International. Cultural events have featured collaborations with presenters from Oklahoma Contemporary, Native American Cultural Center, and community groups including YWCA Oklahoma City, United Way of Central Oklahoma, and Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs. Career fairs attract employers such as Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City, Integris Health, Boeing, Paycom, and Chesapeake Energy Corporation. Student media and publications draw inspiration from outlets like The Oklahoman and college radio examples such as KOSU.
Intercollegiate teams compete in sports analogous to programs at National Junior College Athletic Association schools, scheduling opponents from Rose State College, Northern Oklahoma College, Eastern Oklahoma State College, Connors State College, and Redlands Community College. Athletic training programs use protocols influenced by National Athletic Trainers' Association and strength programs similar to those at NCAA Division II institutions. Facilities accommodate soccer, basketball, baseball, and softball consistent with standards set by organizations like National Junior College Athletic Association and regional conferences akin to the Bi-State Conference.
Governance follows a board structure similar to community college districts seen in states such as Texas and California, with oversight practices reflecting guidance from organizations like the American Association of Community Colleges and policy frameworks comparable to those promoted by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Fiscal management interacts with state agencies including the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and auditing practices inspired by standards from the Government Accountability Office. Human resources and diversity initiatives coordinate with statewide entities like the Oklahoma Council on Public Affairs and nonprofit partners such as Greater Oklahoma City Chamber workforce programs.
Alumni and faculty have gone on to roles in public service, arts, and industry comparable to careers associated with figures from Oklahoma City civic life, regional arts organizations like JACK Contemporary Arts, and companies such as Paycom and Devon Energy. Faculty have included professionals with experience at institutions like University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University, and alumni network connections extend to organizations such as Oklahoma Legislature, Oklahoma City Police Department, Oklahoma City Fire Department, and cultural institutions like Oklahoma City Museum of Art.
Category:Universities and colleges in Oklahoma City