Events for August 13 - August 7

Beginning the higher education journey at a community college is often an affordable and accessible option for students today. However, with more students looking to community colleges, it is imperative that the path to a bachelor's degree is paved and ready to welcome transfer students with a smooth transition. In order to first understand how to adequately support transfer students, we must first understand the barriers they encounter. Dr. Wyatt will present her research on "Identifying Community College Transfer Student Characteristics Associated with Graduation from a Four-Year Institution" and invite participants to share transfer support strategies on their own campuses. To [...]

Rhonda Cochran, Coordinator of Service Learning, at OSU Health Sciences will talk about what service-learning really is and how it is different than volunteerism and other community engagement activities. This presentation is open to any higher education professionals that want to learn more about service learning and understand how they might incorporate it into their curriculum. To register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkdOGvqzoiH9A_8VieRE_HdxkSehLbOt3n

Officer Jesse Guardiola serves as the Hispanic Outreach Director and minority workforce expert for the Tulsa Police Department and President of a nationally recognized consulting firm. His research and expertise focus on Hispanic consumer development and workforce growth strategies.  In this presentation, Jesse will discuss 1) Understanding immigrants and first generation behavior 2) Fears and biases towards government, schools, and the broken immigration system 3) Five condition behaviors that are obstructive to first generation students To register in advance for this session, visit: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvde-vqD0pH9VbguAjA7EhgbOEAP1SFrty

Dr. Ana Hernández Kent is a senior researcher for the Institute for Economic Equity (IEE) at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. She conducts research, performs data analysis and advises on issues of economic equity. Her primary research interests include: Examining economic disparities and opportunities through a demographic lens Exploring wealth outcomes and wealth inequality Highlighting the role of systemic biases and historical factors in facilitating or blocking wealth accumulation Dr. Hernández Kent will expand on her paper titled "First-Generation College Graduates Get a Financial Boost, but Don't Catch Up" and discuss wealth and economic outcomes of first-generation college students. [...]

Join Josiah Robinson and Irissa Baxter-Luper, two Oklahoma specialists in LGBTQ+ higher education inclusion, to strengthen your foundational understanding of the language, culture, and best practices for supporting individuals within the LGBTQ+ community. How can education professionals create welcoming environments for their diverse campus community? What local resources exist to support this work? This conversation will serve to build the groundwork for exploring establishing a community of practice to support marginalized communities within the Tulsa Higher Education Consortium. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvc-2grDIvGtwolpwp2OWFBZ0sxc_0sG7L

On March 1st at 6 PM, THE Consortium’s Campus Ambassadors are hosting a virtual learning session about college options in the Tulsa-area. If you or someone you know may be interested in learning more about higher education options from the perspectives of our high school Campus Ambassadors, register here.  

Presenter: Dr. Josh Baker, Tulsa Community College Dr. Joshua Baker is currently a Faculty Department Chair and Associate Professor of Mathematics at Tulsa Community College. He has been an educator for 25 years, serving in K-12 for 13 years before transitioning to higher education at TCC. Dr. Baker has worked on several projects researching Open Education Resources (OER) and implementing their use in his mathematics and statistics courses. In this session we will discuss answers to the following questions: What is OER? What are the benefits for faculty and students? Are there specific considerations when deciding to use OER? How should [...]

Dr. Hayden Harrington is an Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity and Director of Esports at Southwestern Oklahoma State University. Esports is one of the fastest-growing segments in sports and entertainment. SWOSU is a highly recognized name in the Esports world and they even have their own area on the Weatherford campus. In this presentation, Dr. Harrington will share his research on how Esports contributes to student retention and discuss how K - 12 and higher education institutions can develop their own Esports program to promote student success. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkdu-rpjwiGN3vCsQTm-cnAg9sEoJMCSWZ

You are invited to the Tulsa Higher Education Consortium's Spring 2023 Convening When: Tuesday, April 18th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Where: Rogers State University, 1701 W Will Rogers Blvd, Claremore, OK 74017 Theme: Collaboration, Connection, & Community This event is cost-free.  We are excited to announce the keynote speaker for the event: BerThaddaeus Bailey, Director of My Brother's Keeper, ImpactTulsa CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Event highlights include: Dynamic speakers and panel presentations Collaborative time focused on higher education and talent retention for students in our region Updates from the Tulsa Higher Education Consortium Communities of Practice Recognition of Collaborative Champion award winners Data-focused [...]

The purpose of this professional development presentation is to acquire an understanding of the different language profiles of native and heritage language Spanish speakers and learners and how this understanding influences their English language proficiency and preparation to advance in their higher education pursuits and academic success. Understanding the diverse linguistic profiles will inform the creation of an academic environment that enhances the language learners’ identity, safety, and sense of belonging in their journey toward and into higher education. Thus, this professional development presentation will briefly explore the multiple purposes that a placement test plays in measuring the language abilities and [...]

During the meeting, we will be discussing institutional updates, changes in FAFSA, and other relevant topics. We are particularly interested in hearing your institution's perspective on the upcoming FAFSA changes and how your department plans to adapt to them. Link to attend: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83181929433