Crimson Rambler

1 ............................................................... Northern Oklahoma College Regents1 ................................................Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education2 ..................Northern Oklahoma College Administrative/Executive Council2 ....................................................................... Vision, Mission and Core Values3 ..............................................................................................President’s Message

4-6 ----------------------------------------------------------------Capital Updates7 --------------------------- Economic Development, Partnerships and Grants8 ------------------------------------------------------------ Academic Excellence8 ----------------------------------------- Strategic Planning and Accreditations9 ------------------------------------------------- Institutional History and Facts10 ---------------------------------------- Commencement and Nurses’ Pinning11 --------------------------------------------------------- NOC Financial Report 11 -----------------------------------Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame

12 ...........................................Alumni, Development and Foundation Message13 ...................................................................................NOCF Board of Trustees13 .................................................... NOCF Case Statement and Strategic Goals14-16 .................................................................................................Anniversaries17 ............................................................................................. NOCF Honor Roll18 ................................................................................Donor Recognition Events18 ....................................................................Presidential Partners Honor Roll19 ...........................................................................................Central Hall Society19 .................................................................... Scholarships Established 2013-1420 ....................................................................OSRHE Endowed Chair Program20 ............................................................................................. NOCF Campaigns21 .....................................................................................Scholarships and Loans22 ...................................................................................................... NOCF Assets22 ....................................................................................NOCF Financial Report23 ...........................................................................................Alumni Association23 ........................................................A. D. Buck History and Welcome Center24 ...........................................................................Alumni and Friends Reunion 25-27 ..................................................................................Distinguished Alumni28-29 .......................Alumni, Development and Community Relations Events

Th is publication was issued by Northern Oklahoma College President’s Offi ce. 500 copies were prepared and printed in June 2015 at a cost of $1,097.24. Th is institution, in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and other Federal laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, handicap or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures. Th is includes, but is not limited to, admission, employment, fi nancial aid and educational services.

Table of Contents

Annual Report

Development and Community Relations

Northern Oklahoma College RegentsJeffrey T. Cowan, Chairman Ponca City

Linda J. Brown, Vice-Chairman Ponca City

Tom Dugger, Secretary Stillwater

Keith James, Member Pond Creek

Lynn Smith, Member Enid

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Oklahoma State RegentsGlen D. Johnson, Chancellor Oklahoma City

Mike C. Turpen, Chairman Oklahoma City

John Massey, Vice-Chairman Durant

Gen. Toney Stricklin, Secretary Lawton

Ronald H. White, M.D., Assistant Secretary Oklahoma City

Marlin “Ike” Glass, Member Newkirk

James D. “Jimmy” Harrel, Chairman Leedey

Jay Helm, Member Tulsa

Ann Holloway, Member Ardmore

Joseph L. Parker, Jr., Member Tulsa

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Northern OklahomaCollege Administrative CouncilDr. Cheryl Evans, President

Dr. Judy Colwell, Vice President for Academic Aff airs

Larry Dye, Associate Vice President for Physical Operations

Dr. Rick Edgington, Vice President for Enrollment Management; Registrar

Jeremy Hise, Athletic Director for Tonkawa and Enid

Bradley Jennings, Enid Dean of Students

Jason Johnson, Vice President for Student Aff airs

Mike Machia, Director of Information Technology

Ryan Paul, Tonkawa Dean of Students

Deborah J. Quirey, Vice President for Stillwater Campus

Anita Simpson, Vice President for Financial Aff airs

Sheri Snyder, Vice President for Development & Community Relations

Dr. Pam Stinson, Associate Vice President for Academic Aff airs

Kirby Tickel-Hill, Director of Development and Donor Relations

Dr. Edwin R. Vineyard, Vice President for Enid Campus

MissionNorthern Oklahoma College, the State’s oldest community college, is a multi-campus, land-grant institution that provides high quality, accessible, and aff ordable educational opportunities and services which create life-changing experiences and develop students as eff ective learners and leaders within their communities in a connected, ever-changing world.

VisionNorthern Oklahoma College will be recognized as a model institution and leader in academic quality and cultural enrichment, promoting student success, collaborative learning, creative and forward thinking, and community responsiveness.

Core ValuesPersonalized Education

• We believe in providing individualized services leading our students to achieve their academic goals in a welcoming and safe environment.

• We believe in providing support to students in and out of the classroom so that they receive a full college experience with diverse opportunities.

Community and Civic Engagement • We believe educated citizens are necessary for a healthy, democratic society, and that free and open expression and an appreciation for diversity are cornerstones of higher education.

• We believe in economic and environmental sustainability and the importance of enriching the intellectual, artistic, economic, and social resources of our communities.

Continuous Improvement • We believe in the inherent value of intellectual pursuit for both personal and professional growth, as well as the need to prepare students for 21st century professions.

• We believe that a knowledge-centered institution is vital to a knowledge-based economy, and we measure our success against national models and standards of excellence.

Approved by NOC Board of RegentsFebruary 19, 2013

Crimson RamblerPublications StaffDr. Cheryl Evans, Northern Oklahoma College President

Sheri Snyder, Vice President for Development and Community Relations

Kirby Tickel-Hill, Director of Development and Donor Relations

Amie Berryman, Institutional Photographer

Jill Green, Director of Alumni Relations

Jamie Haney, Graphic Design Specialist II

Bill Johnson, Director of Public Information

Randy Long, Director of Printing Services

Jennifer Smith, Director of Marketing

Marjilea Smithheisler, Public Information

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Dr. Cheryl Evans

On behalf of the NOC student body, NOC employees, and the NOC Board of Regents, I am pleased to share with you the Crimson Rambler Annual Report for 2013-14.

As you will read in the following pages, our outstanding institution creates “Life Changing” opportunities which shape and transform the lives of its students. NOC’s infl uence has not gone unnoticed. Th e non-profi t Aspen Institute in Washington DC has ranked Northern in the top 150 of community colleges nationally. At this time, NOC distinguished itself as the only Oklahoma institution ranked with this honor. Th is recognition is external validation that Northern can help you succeed too. Northern off ers access to an aff ordable, quality education. Our committed employees accommodate individual student needs with a personal touch to help them complete a degree. Teachers advise individuals to achieve their specifi c career goals. NOC fosters a warm academic environment described by our students as an inviting family atmosphere. Th e talent, dedication, and passion of our students and employees instill our campuses in Tonkawa, Enid, and Stillwater with distinct character. NOC off ers the place, price, and programming to fi t a broad array of life situations. We eff ectively serve many diff erent types of individuals. Our diverse student body is comprised of young people fresh from high school, as well as those who stopped out of college and feel ready to return to the classroom. We also embrace adults making the brave decision to enter college for the fi rst time—improving life for both themselves and their families. Our campuses share a common trait: persistence in academic pursuit in a nurturing environment. I take pride in watching all that NOC students and alumni accomplish as they transition from learners to earners and leaders. Our alumni enter the workforce equipped to immediately impact and help grow our state’s economy. I also want to express my appreciation to the dedicated staff who spent hours preparing and editing this publication. Sheri Snyder, Kirby Tickel-Hill, Jamie Haney, Amie Berryman, Bill Johnson, Randy Long, Jennifer Smith, and Marjilea Smithheisler along with others provided the expertise that made this document possible. NOC boasts well over a century tradition of excellence made possible by our many partners who know fi rst-hand about the “Life Changing” experiences at Northern. We hope you will

fi nd this publication helpful as we examine the past year in review. Th ank you for taking time to read this publication and learn more about our Northern. We appreciate your continued support.

Sincerely,

Cheryl Evans, Ed. D.President

President’s Message

Ch l E Ed D

NOC Board of Regents


2013-2014 CAPITAL UPDATES

• Lobby furniture replaced Tonkawa residence halls• Built Enid soft ball practice fi eld• Media technology upgrades and reconfi guration on all three campuses• Remodeled Enid Bookstore• Completed $7.5 million Energy Performance Management System Improvements• Water piping re-insulated on Enid campus• Installed projector for planetarium• Emergency replacement of HVAC units, safety and accessibility concerns, compliance items, removal of unused chemicals, roof replacement and asbestos abatement on Tonkawa and Enid campuses• Ceiling break pockets and shades installed in conjunction with new windows in Harold Hall• Replaced HVAC in Maverick Cafeteria offi ce• IT replaced old, defective and discontinued projectors in order to standardize on all three campuses• Netting and turf installed in the indoor practice facility on Tonkawa campus• Renewed lease agreement with OSU for the Cowboy Mall space for a three-year term from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2017• Parking lot asphalt repairs/resurfacing for science and administration areas on Enid campus.• Interior renovations to laboratory and offi ce space in Harmon Science along with technology upgrades to lab spaces on the Enid campus. • Interior of Art Building and offi ces in Gantz painted on the Enid campus• Unusable property of Clay Hall was sold with proceeds used for campus renovations• Everest Administration Building renovated on Enid campus• Exterior painting projects on various buildings on Enid campus• Improvements and repairs to athletic facilities including basketball courts and baseball fi eld at Enid• New furniture installed at Fountain Square for the Nursing Division in Stillwater• Offi ce renovations and furniture replacement at Cowboy Mall• Parking lot asphalt repair/resurfacing/widening for Administration/Wilkin, Wilkin and south of Administration and Wilkin in Tonkawa• Central Hall, Harold Hall and Wilkin Hall exterior rehabilitations on Tonkawa campus• Process Technology computer lab on Tonkawa campus remodeled• Fencing around soccer fi eld installed on Tonkawa campus• Improvements and repairs to athletic facilities including basketball courts, tennis courts, baseball and soft ball fi elds at Tonkawa

NOC and GH2 Architects honored for building restorationsNorthern Oklahoma College (NOC) and GH2 Architects, LLC were honored with awards at Oklahoma’s 26th Annual Statewide Preservation Conference held June 4-6, 2014 in Norman for the NOC Tonkawa Wilkin Hall and Harold Hall building restorations recently completed. Th e State Historic Preservation Offi cer’s Citation of Merit read, “presented to Northern Oklahoma College on this 5th day of June, 2014 in recognition of outstanding accomplishments contributing to the preservation of Oklahoma’s heritage through rehabilitation of the buildings on Northern Oklahoma College’s Tonkawa campus. — Bob L. Blackburn.

2013-2014 Capital Updates

Recently restored Wilkin Hall

Recently restored Harold Hall

Pictured accepting Citation of Merit awards are NOC President Dr. Cheryl Evans and Timothy Herzer, GH2 Architects, LLC. Presenting the awards are Oklahoma Historical Society Executive Director Dr. Bob L. Blackburn, far left ; and Historic Preservation Review Committee Chair Charles Wallis, far right.

HOUSING AMENITITES . Recreation/storm shelter designed to FEMA standards . Walk-in closets and shared bathroom facilities in each room . Large lobby and student lounges . On-site laundry facilities . Vending areas . Study rooms . Genius bar . Energy-effi cient HVAC system . Internet access

SAFETY FEATURES . Offi ce of Residential Life located on fi rst fl oor . Live-in residential hall staff . State-of-the-art security system with 24-hour proximity card access control . 24-hour on-campus security . 24-hour video surveillance . Elevator and stairs . Parking close to hall

CAMPUS OPTIONS . On-campus cafeteria and snack bar . Student Center . NOC Bookstore

ACADEMIC SUPPORT ON CAMPUS . Free tutoring . Computer labs . Student Success Center . NOC Library

STUDENT INVOLVEMENT ON CAMPUS . Student clubs and organizations . Intramural sports . Student employment . Workout facility . Student access to athletic and fi ne arts events . Racquetball courts . Volleyball courts

Room & Board . 5-day and 7-day meal plan options . Tiered housing options for Fall 2015 . Aff ordable rates

Scholarships . www.noc.edu/scholarships . Contact 580.628.6760 . [email protected]

FAST FACTSOpening in Fall 2015, the Enid Jets Residence Hall will provide the best living and learning environment possible to assist students in reaching their career goals. This is the fi rst residence hall constructed by NOC on the Enid campus.

. $5,000,000 funding project through the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Educations’ Master Lease Real Property Program

. 20,344 square feet facility

. Two-story brick structure

. Total of 84 beds divided into semi-suite units with two bedrooms to house two students in each room

. ADA accessible rooms

. Male/female occupancy

. Freshman/sophomore occupancy

. Students under 21 years of age must live on campus if they are not living at home

NEW JETS RESIDENCE HALL

For more details or to get info on other housing options:

Northern Oklahoma CollegeOffi ce of Student Aff airsPO Box 2300Enid, OK 73702-2300Tel. 580.548.2321Fax. 580.548.2210studentaff [email protected]

www.noc.edu/housing1

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HOUSING AMENITITES. Recreation/storm shelter designed to FEMA standards. Walk-in closets and shared bathroom facilities in each room. Large lobby and student lounges. On-site laundry facilities. Vending areas. Study rooms. Genius bar. Energy-effi cient HVAC system. Internet access

SAFETY FEATURES. Offi ce of Residential Life located on fi rst fl oor. Live-in residential hall staff . State-of-the-art security system with 24-hour proximity card access control. 24-hour on-campus security. 24-hour video surveillance. Elevator and stairs. Parking close to hall

CAMPUS OPTIONS. On-campus cafeteria and snack bar. Student Union. NOC Bookstore

ACADEMIC SUPPORT ON CAMPUS . Free tutoring . Computer labs . Student Success Center . NOC Library

STUDENT INVOLVEMENT ON CAMPUS . Student clubs and organizations . Intramural sports . Student employment . Wellness Center . Indoor swimming pool . Student access to athletic and fi ne arts events . Racquetball courts . Tennis and volleyball courts

Room & Board . 5-day and 7-day meal plan options . Tiered housing options for Fall 2015 . Aff ordable rates

Scholarships . www.noc.edu/scholarships . Contact 580.628.6760 . [email protected]

For more details or to get info on other housing options:

Northern Oklahoma CollegeOffi ce of Student Aff airsPO Box 310Tonkawa, OK 74653-0310Tel. 580.628.6240Fax. 580.628.6209studentaff [email protected]

FAST FACTSOpening in Fall 2015, the Tonkawa Mavericks Residence Hall will provide the best living and learning environment possible to assist students in reaching their career goals. This is the fi rst new residence hall at NOC since 1966. . $5,000,000 funding project through the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Educations’ Master Lease Real Property Program . 20,344 square feet facility . Two-story brick structure . Total of 84 beds divided into semi-suite units with two bedrooms to house two students in each room . ADA accessible rooms . Male/female occupancy . Freshman/sophomore occupancy . Students under 21 years of age must live on campus if they are not living at home

www.noc.edu/housing1

NEW MAVERICKS RESIDENCE HALL

Partnerships

OSRHEBusiness Partnership Excellence AwardOn March 11, NOC was honored to recognize Phillips 66 as its 2014 Business Partner during an awards luncheon at the Oklahoma History Center. Th is award is designed to highlight successful partnerships and to further cultivate the higher learning environment through the State Regents’ Economic Development Grants. During the 2013-2014 year, NOC received additional support of $7,500 for a process technology grant.

Grant Activities As a measure of Grant Activities progress, in FY2014 competitive grants totaled $461,496, which refl ects a $107,975 increase or 30.5% from last fi scal year. Additionally, FY2014 overall grant activity totaled $1,039,148, which refl ects a $64,063 increase or 6.6% from last fi scal year. For complete use of grant activity visit the college website at www.noc.edu/grant-development.

Academic Partners • Enid Higher Education Council • Enid Public Schools University Center • Institute for Tribal Government • NOC-NWOSU Bridge Program • NOC/OSU Gateway Program • Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance • University Center at Ponca City

Articulation Agreements • Baker University • Midwestern State University • Northeastern State University • Northwestern Oklahoma State University • Oklahoma State University • University of Central Oklahoma

Career Technology Partners • Autry Technology Center - Enid • Chisholm Trail Technology Center - Omega • High Plains Technology Center - Woodward • Meridian Technology Center - Stillwater • Northwest Technology Center - Alva and Fairview • Pioneer Technology Center - Ponca City

Sponsored Programs • GEAR UP • Northwest Oklahoma Postsecondary Consortium • Reach Higher • Scholars for Excellence in Childcare • TANF • Upward Bound

Economic Developmentand Grants

. The goal of Complete College America is to add an additional 20,400 degrees, an increase of 67%. . Oklahoma has been selected as a role model for the country. . Governor Fallin has lent her support. . Northern Oklahoma College must add an additional 21 degrees each year.

Oklahoma CCA: A Plan for Increasing Degrees and Certifi cates to Fuel the State’s Economy . Focus on Readiness . Transform Remediation . Build Bridges to Certifi cates and Degrees . Reach Higher for Adult Completion . Track and Reward Progress and Completion

Strategic Plan UpdateAs the 2013-2014 academic year drew to a close, Northern Oklahoma College completed the fi rst year of a fi ve-year institutional strategic plan that involved a comprehensive review of the institution and what makes it a life-changing experience for students. To insure Northern continues to meet its mission and off ers the personalized education that students have come to expect, the following six strategic priorities were set: • Enhance the quality of life for students. • Enhance recruitment eff orts as well as retention and graduation rates. • Cultivate and maintain partnerships to inform and improve academic decisions, enrich student experiences and support regional needs. • Upgrade facilities for quality and effi ciency to enhance the student experience. • Enhance professional development opportunities and quality working conditions for NOC employees. • Diversify and increase revenue streams.

In the fi rst year of the strategic plan, a number of priorities were met with the feedback of institutional committees, focus groups and student and employee surveys off ering suggestions for making the NOC experience even better. Among the highlights of those accomplishments were the design of two new dormitories to be opened on the Enid and Tonkawa campuses in Fall 2015, the restoration of historical buildings and renovations to other campus buildings. NOC also enhanced an academic advisement model to communicate the advantages of new boot camp remediation models, allowing students to earn college credit faster, and of reverse transfer, allowing 263 NOC students who left without an associate degree to transfer credit hours back from a university to complete their degrees. Th rough strong community partnerships and the support of the Northern Oklahoma College Foundation, NOC has been able to access grant funding for exciting new opportunities such as the Plus 50 Program for non-traditional students returning to earn a degree in health care, as well as to provide scholarship dollars to support more students in their goal of a college education.

AccreditationsNorthern Oklahoma College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission - North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (HLC-NCA)

The Nursing Division is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and the Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)

The Business Division is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

Aspen Institute For the third consecutive time, Northern Oklahoma College has been selected by the Washington-based Aspen Institute as one of the top 150 community colleges in the nation and the only selected in Oklahoma. Th e selection has brought a new level of public attention to community colleges, established new measures of excellence in outcomes for community college students and uncovered practices that Aspen is disseminating to help community colleges improve outcomes for their students. In round one of the Aspen program competition process, the top 150 community colleges, out of 1,005 potential candidates selected by an expert panel, are identifi ed through an assessment of institutional performance, improvement and equity on student retention and completion measures. “I am very proud that Northern has once again been selected as one of the top community colleges in the nation by Aspen and I believe that this is external validation of the dedication of our faculty and staff members who work every day to create life- changing learning experiences for NOC students. It also shows that our students are working hard to achieve their educational goals,” NOC President Dr. Cheryl Evans said. “I’m especially excited that the criteria evaluated is similar to Oklahoma’s Complete College America goals, NOC’s Higher Learning Quality Initiative and Northern’s strategic plan goals. Th is recognition tells us that our planning eff orts are on the right track. We have a great team who will be completing the application for the next step in this process.”

Academic Excellence

Academic Degree ProgramsNorthern Oklahoma College off ers academic and professional programs providing students with challenging opportunities to earn degrees that are valued in the workplace and are transferable to other universities to fulfi ll general education requirements. Th ree types of degree programs are off ered: Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science. Th e Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degree programs are designed primarily to lead the student toward an associate degree while fulfi lling the lower-division course work that is applicable towards a bachelor’s degree. Th e Associate in Applied Science degree programs are designed to prepare the student for immediate employment upon completion of coursework. For a listing of degrees off ered, please visit the website at www.noc.edu/academics.

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Institutional HistoryTh e history of Northern Oklahoma College

began in 1901 when the Honorable James Wilkin realized the need for a college in the Tonkawa, Oklahoma area. Th us, the sixth Territorial Legislature passed an appropriation bill on March 1, 1901 for the establishment of the University Preparatory School at Tonkawa. Th e doors opened to 217 students and seven faculty. During the fi rst two decades, the school served primarily as a “feeder” institution for the University of Oklahoma and paralleled the university curriculum of music, foreign languages, business, literature and military science. In addition, the school served as a cultural center for performing arts. Of utmost importance was the school’s fi rst accreditation by the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities in 1948. Th en, with the passage of the Higher Education Code in 1965, the institution received its present name, Northern Oklahoma College, and the three-person Board of Regents was expanded to fi ve members. During the last two decades, Northern has expanded its physical plant, broadened its curriculum, increased its student enrollment and developed campuses in Enid and Stillwater.

TonkawaEstablished in 1901, serves as the administrative center for Northern. All program oversight in academic, fi nancial, student service, personnel, development, physical plant and information technology is housed in Tonkawa. Some 2,200 students attend class on campus, by ITV, via online or at technology centers. Northern distinguishes itself as a leading community college in Oklahoma.

EnidEstablished in 1999 in conjunction with the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the City of Enid. Th is campus has grown in off ering multiple two-year liberal arts degree programs to some 1,200 students each semester. Th e Enid campus continues to expand its faculty, curriculum and numerous clubs and activities.

StillwaterEstablished in 2003, serves multiple missions to area students. Primarily a Gateway Program, the campus serves students who would otherwise not be admitted to Oklahoma State University. Th e campus, however, also admits students seeking general education courses that transfer to other comprehensive colleges and universities. NOC Stillwater admits approximately 300 new students each fall and spring semester, serving some 2,000 students.

Institutional Facts

Degrees Awarded

Semester # Students # Degrees

Summer 2013 109 119

Fall 2013 226 239

Spring 2014 545 603

Total: 880 961

Semester # Students # Degrees

Summer 2012 107 110

Fall 2012 176 189

Spring 2013 473 513

Total: 756 812

2014 Fall Enrollment Report

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Total Enrollment: 4564

NOC Student Costs2014-2015

Out of State (Non Resident) Costs

*Based on 30 credit hours; no special class fees, books, or supplies are included. Room & Board based on standard double room with 5 day meal plan

Tonkawa Enid Stillwater

Tuition & Fees $3,219.00 $3,609.00 $8,356.50

Room & Board $4,600.00 $4,660.00 OSU Rates

Total: $7,819.00 $8,269.00

Tonkawa Enid Stillwater

Tuition & Fees $7,957.50 $8,347.50 $16,395.00

Room & Board $4,600.00 $4,660.00 OSU Rates

Total: $12,557.50 $13,007.50


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NURSES PINNING

Th e Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa, Enid and Stillwater campuses pinned nursing students in a candelit ceremony. As each student was pinned, a statement was read in which the students expressed gratitude to their families and other special persons who had supported and encouraged them to persevere throughout the rigorous two-year nursing program, making it possible for them to achieve their goals. Aft er successful completion of fi nal examinations, the nursing graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN examination.

Academic AccomplishmentGraduation Major General Rita Aragon USAF (retired), currently serving as the Oklahoma Secretary of Military and Veterans Aff airs, addressed candidates for graduation at the 108th NOC commencement ceremonies May 3, 2014. Speaking to capacity crowds in Foster-Piper Fieldhouse on the Tonkawa campus in the morning and in Briggs Auditorium on the Enid campus in the aft ernoon, she advised that graduation was a beginning, not an end. She challenged the graduates to serve their communities and country and urged them to be thankful for the freedom and all the wonderful conveniences available to them in the United States.

A combined total of 882 NOC associate degrees were conferred upon 847 students from the Tonkawa, Enid and Stillwater campuses during the graduation ceremonies. Some students earned multiple degrees.

Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame

Dr. Joe M. Kinzer, Jr. was inducted into the 2013 Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame. Oklahomans have indeed been fortunate in the leadership of the private and public institutions of higher education in the state, and there is no better example of the proof of that statement than the presidency of Joe M. Kinzer, Jr., at Northern Oklahoma College. Dr. Kinzer became Northern’s eleventh president in 1990. As president, he blazed a trail of campus program enhancements, expansion and technological innovation. He expanded Northern’s presence in the Enid area by purchasing Phillips University and later established a campus in Stillwater in conjunction with Oklahoma State University. Dr. Kinzer retired from the presidency of NOC in 2008, and the OHEHS salutes his outstanding career.

NOC Financial Report

2014 2013ASSETS Current Assets $30,082,061 $20,133,582 Noncurrent Assets 29,216,105 28,995,889TOTAL ASSETS $59,298,165 $49,129,471

Deferred Outfl ows of Resources $512,768 $769,152

LIABILITIES Current Liabilities $5,155,471 $3,536,593 Noncurrent Liabilities 26,591,509 19,381,846TOTAL LIABILITIES $31,746,980 $22,918,439

DEFERRED INFLOW of RESOURCES $389,915 -

NET POSITION Investment in Capital Assets, net of related debt $10,364,594 $8,508,785 Restricted for Purposes 6,392,963 7,729,677 Unrestricted 10,916,482 10,741,722

TOTAL NET POSITION $27,674,039 $26,980,184

NOC Statement of Net PositionJune 30, 2014 and 2013


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Tonkawa Nursing

Tonkawa Graduates

Stillwater Nursing

Enid Nursing

Stillwater Graduates

Enid Graduates


13Alumni, Development & Community Relations

Exciting things continue to happen at Northern Oklahoma College! We write to share our enthusiasm for all that has been achieved at

Northern and for the prosperous road ahead. Northern Oklahoma College continues to provide superiority in the individual and personal attention vital to a student’s success, both academically and socially. We feel privileged to be a partner with each of you in Northern’s continued success!

We hope you will share in the sense of pride and accomplishment we feel as you read this publication and view our alumni/foundation website at www.noc.edu. Our goal is to keep you up to date on events happening around our campuses that we feel would be of interest to you. We want to hear from you. Whether it’s an address or career change, marriage or birth, it is important to us. You may want to consider joining the NOC Alumni and Friends Association or show your support by donating to the Northern Oklahoma College Foundation.

As alumni of Northern Oklahoma College, we are honored to represent an institution that continues to create Life Changing experiences for our students. We strive to bring new enrichments to the NOC alumni and development programs as well as continue Northern’s traditions. We look forward to another exciting year of being part of Northern’s family as well as working with you to promote NOC, its programs and students. We encourage you to take time, review our information and see how you can get involved at NOC.

Sincerely,

Sheri (Wood) Snyder (’91)Vice President for Development and Community RelationsExecutive Director for NOC Foundation, Inc.

Kirby Tickel-Hill (’03)Director of Development and Donor Relations

Misty Fath (‘90)Gift Processing Coordinator

Jill Green (‘96)Director of Alumni and Community Relations

Lisa Dice Administrative Assistant

Message FromAlumni, Development and Community Relations Office

NOC Foundation Board of TrusteesGroup 1 Trustee - NOC RegentsRegent Jeff Cowan Term ends 6.30.2015Regent Linda Brown Term ends 6.30.2015

Group 2 Trustee - NOC LeadershipDr. Cheryl Evans NOC PresidentMrs. Sheri Snyder Executive DirectorMrs. Anita Simpson TreasurerMrs. Kirby Tickel-Hill Director of Development and Donor RelationsMrs. Jill Green Director of Alumni and Community RelationsDr. Judy Colwell, Ex-Offi cioDr. Edwin Vineyard, Ex-Offi cioMrs. Debbie Quirey, Ex-Offi cioDr. Rick Edgington, Ex-Offi cioMr. Jason Johnson, Ex-Offi cio

Group 3 Trustee - Community LeadersMr. Mark Detten Term ends 6.30.2015 Mr. John Martin, Past Chairman Term ends 6.30.2015Dr. Jesse Mendez, Vice-Chairman Term ends 6.30.2015Mrs. Carol Diemer Term ends 6.30.2015Mr. John Little Term ends 6.30.2016Mr. Tom Poole Term ends 6.30.2016Mrs. Winnie Oliver Term ends 6.30.2016Vacant – Stillwater Area Term ends 6.30.2016Vacant – Tonkawa Area Term ends 6.30.2017Mr. Jim Rodgers Term ends 6.30.2017Mr. Mike Loftis, Chairman Term ends 6.30.2017Vacant—Enid Area Term ends 6.30.2017

Group 4 Trustee - NOC StaffMrs. Misty Fath Admin. Asst. to Executive DirectorMrs. Carrie Rogers Admin. Asst. to TreasurerMrs. Kerri Gray Institutional Scholarship Coordinator

Honorary Trustee Mrs. Mac Bradley

Case StatementStepping into the Future…2018

Northern Oklahoma College Foundation, Inc. seeks to raise funds from private sources bringing

total net assets to $12 million by 2018.

Th ese funds will provide life changing experiences and opportunities to:

• ensure Northern continues to attract and recruit the best students and employees

• ensure excellent academic programs• enhance student success and completion• build and enrich the campus and community• provide for annual and long-term support to the college• cultivate and maintain partnerships to support workforce

development

Strategic Goals1. Evaluate the current organization’s capacity and develop a

structure which allows the Foundation to achieve the goals articulated in this plan.

2. Increase the existing goal of raising $5 million in total assets by 2015 to $12 million in total assets by 2018.

3. Enhance the “Greater Gift s” campaign (annual campaign) by broadening the scope to all identifi ed shareholders and including a specifi c planned giving element.

4. Develop a plan by the end of 2014 for a capital campaign to support the construction and rehabilitation of residential halls on the Enid and Tonkawa campuses.

5. Develop a plan by the end of 2014 for an endowment/ planned giving campaign.



Anniversaries

Gateway 10-Year Anniversary Th e Gateway Program, an educational partnership between Northern Oklahoma College and Oklahoma State University, began in August 2003 to train driven students

lacking academic prowess for the rigors of traditional universities.Northern Oklahoma College accepts students with low GPAs and ACT scores. Th e

program allows them to earn general education credits while improving their grades. Once they earn enough credits, students can apply to OSU, whose admission requirements are stricter. Th e schools’ presidents, Burns Hargis at OSU and Dr. Cheryl Evans at NOC, both spoke at the 10-year celebration in Stillwater, congratulating faculty members and making plans for the future. Th ey explained the importance of such a program in Oklahoma. In 2003, 570 students enrolled in the program. Ten years later, 2,000 of NOC’s students are enrolled. Th e college anticipates growth to continue. Th e program benefi ts not only students, but also OSU by increasing its admissions by hundreds every year, as well as increasing the university’s fee revenue. Although Gateway participants are technically NOC students, they pay fees to OSU to use its services, such as the Colvin Recreation Center and the library. Because of these benefi ts, NOC/OSU Gateway students pay $177 more per credit hour than the students studying at NOC’s main branch in Tonkawa.

NOC Foundation Celebrates 50 years Northern Oklahoma College Foundation celebrated 50 years during the 2013-2014 year. Founded by 1916 alumnus A. Ray Smith, the NOC Foundation, Inc. was fi rst incorporated in 1961 under the direction of attorney Bob Colombe. In June of 1963, the organization began its fi rst year of operation with NOJC President Dr. V. R. Easterling and NOJC Foundation President Lin Trueblood. Other committee leaders that year included Harold Weigle, Glen Strange, Mac Bradley and Lowell Doggett. Editor of the Crimson Rambler was Mac Bradley. Marking its 50th Anniversary in 2013, the Foundation Board met for a strategic planning workshop to establish new goals as a high-performance fund-raising team. Th e Board committed to raising $12 million in total assets by 2018, hiring a development offi cer and a gift processor and purchasing new soft ware to allow the Development Offi ce to be more eff ective and effi cient in its fundraising activities. As of June 2014, the Foundation had total net assets of over $8.2 million, keeping them on target to reach their fundraising goal in 2018.



Roustabouts 50-Year Anniversary Celebrating 50 years of performing, the world-traveling Roustabouts of Northern Oklahoma College appeared in a dazzling display of scintillating color, whirlwind motion and superb sound on the Tonkawa campus March 28, 2014. Beginning with tunes from the 1960s, the 32-member company took the audience on a musical journey through time from 1964—the year Bill (Uncle Bill) Heilmann founded the Roustabouts—to the present. In addition to the “Oldies Revue,” featuring music from the 1960s to the 1990s, this 50th Anniversary Show included medleys of popular music and a medley of country songs, complete with glittering costumes, energetic choreography, lyrical dancing and brilliant special eff ects. Acclaimed as “Oklahoma’s fi nest show troupe,” the Roustabouts have served as musical ambassadors since 1964, taking the show on the road annually through Oklahoma. Audiences in Romania, Russia and the United Kingdom as well as on cruise ships sailing the Gulf of Mexico have thrilled to the troupe’s non-stop singing and dancing.

Besty CarterRobert and Velma CaseTim and Sandra CaughlinCity of EnidCity of TonkawaFrances ClarkeJack CnossenMark and Jayne DettenRep. Dale and Carol DeWittDillingham Insurance, Dan and Kay DillinghamEllen DoengesRobert S. DoengesEastman National BankEnid Typewriter CompanyDr. James FlynnDoug and Diane FrantzDonna GarnerJames GilbertRandy and Melinda GlasgowMichael and Lynn GoodaleKaye HammLeslie JohnsJacqueline JohnsonKay County Retired Educators AssociationKay Electric CooperativeGary KirtleyMatthew LambertJohn MaddoxJesse and Barbara ManeringDr. Jesse and Jeanette MendezMichael MorganRaymond MorrowCameron and Sherryl NelsonLisa NordquistCandy OllerPeter Pan Cleaners, Baloo and Mary SubramaniamPonca City Medical CenterChuck and Emma RagerErica ReadingRigdon Farms, Bill and Louise RigdonL.C. RiselingJames and Kay RyanCliff ord and Christabell SchillingLinus and Sue SchmitzTom and Patricia SipeLarry and Beverly SmithBarbara StadlerState Exchange Bank of LamontRev. Patrick E. and Linda SutherlinEarl W. SuttonTonkawa Veterinary Clinic, Inc.Forrest, Jim and E.J. WilliamsMelanie WilliamsWilbur Wolff rumJan Wright

MAJOR CLUB AT&TGary and Johnnie AtwoodRoyce “Bud” Brennan EstateJohn and Linda BrownBob and Carol DiemerRobert and Sue EasterlingDr. Rick EdgingtonEnid Higher Education Council, Inc.Evans & Associates Enterprises, Inc.Reverend Phillip D. and Evelyn ErwinDr. Cheryl and Tom EvansRichard and Lauralee GoodallLoft is and Wetzel Insurance, Mike Loft isBert and Janice MackieBill and Susie PhelpsPhillips 66Phillips University Alumni & Friends AssociationPL Studios, Piyush and Lisa PatelWillis C. SchickramCharles and Virginia StarksCharles Zody

HERITAGE CLUB Joe BartlettKenneth BlanJohn and Sharon CampbellDrs. Kurt and Sarah CampbellRoy and Nancy ChaneyJodi ClineRobert and Deahn ColombeDr. Judy and Jerry ColwellJeff and Felicia CowanCarroll B. CromerGeorge and Becky DavisAndrew and Kristi DesJarlaisJeanine DeterdingTh e Ellis Foundation, Chris EllisBill and Katrina ErwinLloyd I Jerry Evans and Patricia Perdue Evans FoundationFarmers Exchange BankPat FarrellFirst National Bank of OklahomaGlobal Gaming RP, LLCJack and Sandra HudackCameron KarnerCarl and Joy KerfootOG&E , John LittleJimmie Lynn/Billie Austin Foundation John and Nancy MartinJamie McGuire, LLCDr. Cathy and Warren MooreSenator Paul and Nancy MueggeGerald NieldNorthcutt Chevrolet-Toyota-Buick, Leonard C. NorthcuttOklahoma College Bowl, Inc.Tom and Judy PooleRenfro Family Foundation, Carl Renfro

Roll Giving & Paramount Community Giving, David HarmanRaymond Schiltz Eric and Anita SimpsonCoby and Sheri SnyderRobert and Margaret SteichenStillwater National BankDrs. Don and Pam StinsonDr. H. B. and Sherri TateSteven and Judy WearMick and Vina WeibergJohn and Susan WhiteRay Wooldridge

PRESIDENT’S CLUB Ralph and Pauletta BeatyBarry and Lois BickleCory and Lynn BowkerJack Bowker Ford Lincoln Mercury, Jack BowkerLyn and Jerri Boyer Jackie ConradyJoe and Jane CornelsonEvelyn CoyleCrumrine Auctioneers, Inc. Calvin and Cristy CrumrineJacque Hollar ErnerRobert ErnerDale and Misty FathLaWanna GannIke and Mary Beth GlassPhil and Debora GoochLoretta E. GoodmanScott and Joyce HaywoodHoward JohnsonJason and CaraBeth JohnsonPaula LewisSteve and Cheryl MarquardtHugh and Marye Lou McIntyreTodd and Mary Margaret MillerJohn MorganNorthern Management Services, Inc., Ron GeiserONEOK, Inc.Park Avenue Th rift Ronald RiversJames R. and Sue Ann RodgersLynn and Lou Ann SmithDrs. Ed and Susan VineyardRandy and Shayla WalkerWade and Diana WatkinsPete and Sharon Worden

CRIMSON CLUBWilliam and Deborah BakerJoAnn BlackJerry and Caroline BlankenshipCarol BouldinBill and Barbara BridwellDennis and Valorie Buss

L. E. CastleDr. Jeremy CookTom and Donna CoulterJim and Diane CrosslandBruce E. DaleTom and Lynda DolezalLarry and Sharon DyeJason EgelstonJeff and Amy FossJeff and Lynnde FunkRon and Janel GeiserDonald and Cloma GoldmanBrad GordonJames and Judy GreinGranvil and Heidi HaysDineo HeilmannCharles HornbergerRex and Charlotte HorningHospice of North Central OklahomaTodd HumphreyRichard and Arleen JacobsenKeith and Ruth JamesJohn LandesRandall LorettLaura MarshallLouis and Janet McCarterGerald McElvyPete and Tricia MooreCaryl MorganL. C. MorganMayor Homer NicholsonDelmar QuadeMike and Deborah QuireyRCB Bank-BlackwellKirby ReimSalisbury Family, Anna SalisburyRick Scott Construction, Rick and Carol ScottStephanie ScottBill SelveyJerry SteichenCharles and Betty Th ompsonJoAnna WareBrett and Kristy WeibergLinda Wilson ROUND UP CLUBSpencer AdamsDr. Ron and Nancy ApplemanStephanie AustinMichael BarkerKendall and Sue BaylessKevin and Kay BjornenArt and Nevona BossertPaula Wolf BradenStanley and Sandra BrownJune BullerLonnie BullerJack and Ann CalesLarry & Renee CampbellRobert and Kim CampbellMelvin Canode

Northern Oklahoma College Foundation 2013 Honor Roll

Presidential Partners

2014 Honor Roll

VISIONARY PARTNER Dr. Cheryl & Tom EvansCharles Zody

LEADER PARTNER Dr. Rick Edgington

SCHOLAR PARTNER Barry & Lois BickleJoe & Jane CornelsonPatti EvansMike Loft isBert & Janice MackieBill & Susie PhelpsCarl RenfroStillwater National BankDrs. Don & Pam Stinson

BENEFACTOR PARTNER John & Linda BrownJerry & Judy ColwellRobert & Sue EasterlingJacque Holler ErnerFarmers Exchange BankLawanna GannIke & Mary Beth GlassHoward JohnsonFord & Maxine LasherRonald & Alice RiversTodd & Mary Margaret Miller

PATRON PARTNER William B. & Deborah BakerCory & Lynn BowkerJack Bowker Ford Lincoln MercuryDennis & Valorie BussL.E. CastleJodi ClineEvelyn CoyleBruce DaleTom & Lynda Dolezal Jason & Kasey EgeltonMisty FathRon & Janel GeiserC.M. & Pat HulletRex & Charlotte HorningJason & Cara Beth JohnsonDr. Joe & Pam KinzerJohn & Nancy MartinRick & Carol ScottEric & Anita SimpsonCoby & Sheri SnyderRobert & Margaret Steichen

Donor Recognition Events

NOCF Donor BanquetDonors to the Northern Oklahoma College Foundation gathered February 18 on the Tonkawa campus for the annual dinner recognizing their assistance in enabling NOC students to pursue their academic goals. Chairman of the NOCF Board of Trustees John Martin welcomed over 170 guests in the Renfro Center. NOCF Executive Director Sheri Snyder and Director of Development and Donor Relations Kirby Tickel-Hill introduced the student scholarship recipients in attendance and noted their specifi c scholarships. Scholarship recipients Logan Campbell, Racheal Hernandez and Bryce Clemons, representing the students receiving scholarships for the academic year, expressed their gratitude to the donors and told briefl y how their scholarships had allowed them to fulfi ll their ambitions.



Enid Higher Education Council Donor Appreciation EveningNorthwestern Oklahoma State University hosted a donor appreciation event at the Northwestern Enid campus in September on behalf of the Enid Higher Education Council, Northwestern Oklahoma State University and Northern Oklahoma College. Since 2003, the Enid Higher Education Council has awarded $190,470 in scholarships to NOC Enid and NWOSU Enid students. An additional $145,000 was disbursed to each institution for scholarships.

Ronnie Blubaugh Memorial Scholarship Th e Foundation received donations from Carroll Cromer and other individuals totaling $5,000 in support of a one-time scholarship in memory of Ronnie Blubaugh.

William W. and Dorotha L. Phelps Educational Loan and Scholarship FundIn 2011, the Phelps established an endowment with the Foundation to support a student loan program for students majoring in engineering and business on the Tonkawa campus. In 2013, they amended their agreement to include a portion of the earnings to support scholarships to engineering and business students beginning Fall 2014.

Dr. Christina Akers Memorial ScholarshipTh e Foundation received a donation from the Estate of Royce “Bud” M. Brennan and established a permanently restricted scholarship endowment to benefi t Native American or minority students attending Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa campus. Dr. Christina Akers was a 1965 alumna of Northern Oklahoma Junior College. She was employed by NOC from September 1967 to November 1998 as assistant librarian and instructor of library studies. Dr. Akers became librarian

in 1983 and director of library services in 1991.

Calvin and Cristy Crumrine ScholarshipCalvin and Cristy Crumrine established a scholarship benefi ting students majoring in agriculture on the Tonkawa campus. Calvin, a 1959 alumnus of Northern Oklahoma Junior College, was active in the Northern Aggies Club and was a member of the livestock judging team. Th e Crumrine’s passion of agriculture and continued support of NOC’s agriculture program provides students a chance to pursue their higher educational goals in agriculture.

University Center at Ponca City Foundation ScholarshipTh rough the generous support of the University Center at Ponca City along with businesses and individuals in Ponca City, the scholarship provides students an opportunity to pursue their higher educational goals at the University Center at Ponca City.

Central Hall SocietyThe Central Hall Society recognizes and honors the legac y of the donors who have remembered Northern Oklahoma College in their estate planning.

Why Central Hall? Through the effor ts of the Honorable James H. Wilkin, on March 1, 1901 the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature passed an act to appropr iate mone y to establish a University Preparator y School in Tonkawa. Wilkin was also able to obtain an endowment of land for the school. Central Hall, the oldest structure on the NOC Tonkawa campus, was the first building constructed for the school. While the institution’s mission and name have changed over the past one hundred years, Central Hall remains the cornerstone of the Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa campus. Deferred gift s can continue this great tradition of commitment to higher education, enabling NOC to build an even better future.

2013-14 Scholarships Established

Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Endowed Chair Program

2013 Status Report on the ProgramApproved NOC Accounts with the Oklahoma State Regents 1 Chair (Approved) 2 Chairs (Pending) 0 Professorships 5 Lectureships Total = 7

Joe Lewis Lectureship ChairLectureship chair in the Social Science (Criminal Justice) Division, Tonkawa Campus: $50,000 Endowed Lectureship (Established 2003/matching monies approved 2006)

Sam Leonard Lectureship ChairLectureship chair in the Business Division, Tonkawa Campus: $50,000 Endowed Lectureship (Established 2003/matching monies approved 2006)

Dick Lambertz Lectureship ChairLectureship chair in the Business Division, Enid Campus$50,000 Endowed Lectureship (Established 2003/matching monies approved 2006)

Don Westfall Lectureship ChairLectureship chair in the Social Science Division, Enid Campus$50,000 Endowed Lectureship (Established 2003/matching monies approved 2006)

Carl and Carolyn Renfro Lectureship ChairLectureship chair to provide support for cultural and community enrichment off erings in northern Oklahoma to include lecture and performance series on the campus of Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa and in the Ponca City area.$200,000 Endowed Lectureship (Established and matching monies approved 2006)

Proposed Endowed Chairs Submitted for Approval December 2011Ima Faythe Berglund Mathematics Chair*If approved, the endowed chair would provide support for the Science and Mathematics Division to begin recruiting eff orts to appoint a faculty member as holder of the chair on the Tonkawa Campus of Northern Oklahoma College.$500,000 Endowed Chair *NOTIFIED OF APPROVAL – SEPTEMBER 2012

Ima Faythe Berglund Science ChairIf approved, the endowed chair would provide support for the Science and Mathematics Division along with the Agricultural and Life Science Division to begin recruiting eff orts to appoint a faculty member as holder of the chair on the Tonkawa Campus of Northern Oklahoma College.$500,000 Endowed Chair

Proposed Endowed Chair to Submit for Approval June 2012Leora E. Calkins Agriculture and Life Sciences ChairIf approved, the endowed chair would provide support for the Agriculture and Life Sciences Division to begin recruiting eff orts to appoint a faculty member as holder of the chair on the Tonkawa Campus of Northern Oklahoma College. $500,000 Endowed Chair



TonkawaJames & Mabel Barclay MemorialMaurice Burson MemorialLucille Sodowsky Bush MemorialIvan L. Foster MemorialFreshman ClassDr. Warren Jensen MemorialDr. Russell & Marilyn Kreger MemorialDr. Dewey MathewsMary McKinlay MemorialMusic MastersNOC FoundationDianne Perks MemorialHarold & Mildred Piper MemorialPrairie View Extension HomemakersPearl Ramsey MemorialEarnest J. Razook MemorialWilliam W. Rodgers, Sr. MemorialWilma Walcher MemorialMr. & Mrs. J.C. Wurtz MemorialDave Yoder Memorial

EnidPhyllis Clark Memorial

Short Term LoansAnnual CampaignsGreater Gift s DriveTh e 2013-2014 annual drive and employee campaign received $110,347.33 in total contributions which include the Phelps Fundraising Challenge of $25,000, corporate matching contributions of $5,425, and employee giving and payroll deductions of $35,154 from 43 employees. Th ese donations and all others to the Foundation will assist Northern Oklahoma College toward its goal of meeting the challenges of growth in academic programs and our student body.

Presidential Partners ProgramTh e Northern Oklahoma College Presidential Partners Program is an annual giving program through the NOC Foundation supporting the college and enriching the experience of NOC students who desire to support the institution’s tradition of excellence. Th e Foundation received $38,642.55 in total contributions for the 2013-2014 academic year. Th ese donations will support NOC’s mission while supporting projects and expenses for students, faculty and staff .

$10 CampaignNorthern Oklahoma College’s $10 Campaign is an annual giving program though the Alumni and Foundation Offi ce that provides support to the NOC Legacy Scholarship. Th is scholarship was established to provide fi nancial assistance to children and grandchildren of a Northern alumnus/a. Th is campaign has raised over $11,000 over the past years.

Jets Turf Infi eldNOC Athletic Department is raising funds for an infi eld turf at NOC Failing Field on the Enid campus. Th e turf fi eld will serve as a game and practice fi eld for Jets Baseball, Jets Soft ball and other community leagues and teams. Th e cost of this project will be approximately $250,000. Northern Oklahoma College has agreed to match every dollar donated, up to $125,000.

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H.S. “Hap” and Amelia Aisenbrey Memorial (T)Austin Grey Anderson Memorial (E)Dr. Christina Akers Memorial for (T) Native American/minorityJoy Asbury Memorial (T)Phyllis Kendall Asbury (T)Joan Bartlett Memorial (T)Dale and Mirth Beall (T)George and Floretta Bellmon (T/E)Ima Faythe Berglund NOC Endowment (T)Judy Blan Memorial (T)Agness M. Bray Memorial (T)John L. and Linda J. Brown (T/E/S)Victoria Susanna “Sue”(Campbell) Brown (T) Memorial A.D. Buck (T)Jim Buttram Memorial (T)Leora E. Calkins Endowed (T)Leo Canaday Memorial (T)Roy Chaney (T)Choral Arts Society of Northern Oklahoma (T)Robert Bryant Colombe Memorial (T)Lee & Iola Combrink Memorial (T)George Davis (E)Earl G. Dodson Memorial (T)Jerry & Lucille Donnelly Trust (T)Pete Dorsett Memorial (T)Gene Dougherty Art (T)Verlin and Bonnie Easterling (T)Enid Counseling & Diagnostic Center (T/E)Enid Higher Education Council, Inc. (E)Annie Marie Erwin Memorial (T/E/S)Annie Marie Erwin Memorial Book (T/E/S) Annie Marie Erwin Memorial Music (T) Kathleen Marie Erwin Instrumental Music (T)Kathleen M. Erwin Memorial Nursing (T/E/S) Rev. Phillip D. and Evelyn R. Erwin Nursing (T/E/S)Robert Kendall Erwin Memorial Nursing (T/E/S)Maud Etter Memorial (T)Tom and Cheryl Evans (T/E/S)Evans & Associates Company (T)Kay Farrell Nursing (E)Robert “Bob” Ferneau Memorial (T)First National Bank of Oklahoma Employees (T)Friends of Th e Redbud Jazz Festival (T)Cortlandt H. Frye, Sr. Memorial (T)Lynn Meredith Fulton Memorial (T)Harold E. Goodman Law Enforcement (T)Harold and Sue Hamm/EHEC (E)Wilma Harman (T)David Harrison Memorial (T)Donald R. Hays Basketball (T)Bill Heilmann Music (T)Clarence Helton Memorial (T)Harvey Herrington Memorial Agriculture (T)Curtis Jackson Memorial (T)Anna Jenkins Memorial (T)Delphine Jewell Nursing (T/E/S)Kay County Retired Educators Association (T/E)Oliver C. and Joy Kerfoot Nursing (T)Joe Kinzer, Sr. & Jerry Kinzer Memorial (T/E)Clane Kirtley Memorial (T)KOCH Fertilizer, LLC (T)Melvin and Margaret Korn (T)In Memory of Dr. Glenn Kreger (T)Kreger/Sheets Memorial (T)Charlotte Kretsch Endowed (E)

Dick Lambertz Memorial (E)Joseph S. Lewis Memorial Book (T)Hazel West Litzenberger Memorial (T)Jordan Marquardt Memorial (T)Keely Marshall Journalism (T) Christine Marshall Memorial (T)Larry Cockrell Martin (T)Dr. D.L. Mathews Memorial (T)Ben Matkin Journalism (T)George McCoy (T)Wilma Mena Memorial Nursing (T/E/S)Robert Morgan Memorial Nursing (T)A.H. Muegge Memorial (T)David Paul Muegge Memorial (T)Music Participation Book (T)Native American (T) Curtis S. Norman Memorial (T)NOC Alumni Legacy (T/E/S)NOC/OSU Gateway Study Abroad (S)Northern Divisional Book (T)Piyush and Lisa Patel, DMI (T)William W. and Dorotha L. Phelps (T) Scholarships in Engineering and BusinessPhillips 66 Process Technology (T)Phillips University Alumni and Friends (E)Photography and Digital Imaging (T)Ponca City News/Muchmore (T)Tom and Judy Poole (T/E)Mike Pool (T)Maxine Vollmer Prather Endowed (T) ReACT at NOC (T)Annie Laurie Rodgers Charitable Trust (T/E/S) Mary Behar Schell (T) Jan Schickram Memorial Vocal Music (T)Ray M. Schiltz Memorial (T) Lena Esch Sizelove Memorial (T)Taylor Family Character Counts (T)James Taylor Memorial (T)Betty Th roop (T)Edwin E. Vineyard (E)Rebecca Walker Memorial (T/E)Jared Weiberg Endowed Memorial (T)Frances G. Wintersole Trust (E)Zody Family (T)

OTHER FUNDSMinnette Adriance (T/E)Concert Band/Spirit Band (T)Delphi Study Club (T)Enid Community Band (E)Th omas Stewart Evans Memorial (T)Eleanor Hays Gallery Art Commission (T)Irma Casey Howard (T) Knable Estate (T/E)Miss NOC Fund (T/E)William W. and Dorotha L. Phelps Educational (T) Loan Program Presidential Partners Program (T/E/S)Connie Racer Memorial (T)Carl & Carolyn Renfro Lectureship (T)Marguerite Rodgers Memorial (T)Rhoda Sharp Memorial (T)Elizabeth Totten Memorial (T)Louis Ray Vineyard Memorial (T)Dale & Arlyn Weiberg Men’s Basketball (T)Adam Worden Creative Writing (E)

Scholarships

Th e Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Endowment Fund Program was started in 1988 for the purpose of supporting the establishment of faculty chairs and professorships and other activities involving instruction and research at state colleges and universities. Northern Oklahoma College Foundation accounts include the following:



Private scholarships, loan funds, and a growing endowment fund are available to aid students of today as well as students of tomorrow, but possibilities for private dollars to keep Northern Oklahoma College on the “edge of excellence” are endless.

Th e benefi ts of having a two-year college in North Central Oklahoma have not diminished over Northern’s 112-year history; neither have the needs of students or the communities it serves. Benefits of private funding will continue to grow as well.

TOTAL YEAR NET ASSETS 2013 $ 6,898,082 2012 $ 6,128,866 2011 $ 5,483,436 2010 $ 3,080,559 2009 $ 2,358,940 2008 $ 2,719,264 2007 $ 2,697,367 2006 $ 2,328,799 2005 $ 2,071,247 2004 $ 1,834,033 2003 $ 1,649,906 2002 $ 1,561,224 2001 $ 1,458,590 2000 $ 1,239,829 1999 $ 1,132,116 1998 $ 906,381 1997 $ 715,916

Foundation Assets History

Th e chart below refl ects an analysis of assets over the years.

Whether a gift is established in honor of a special individual or in remembrance of one’s experience at NOC, the results are the same...helping students pursue their academic goals and continuing to provide life changing experiences at the college. During the year ending June 30, 2014, the Foundation awarded over $140,000 i n s c h o l a r s h i p s t o 189 recipients on the Tonkawa, Enid and Sti l lwater campuses. A d d i t i o n a l l y , t h e Foundation awarded more than $3,000 in loans to 14 recipients on the Tonkawa campus. The chart ref lects the scholarship and loan awards given during the past years.

2014 2013CURRENT ASSETS Cash $150,799 $157,428 Investments 8,040,577 6,705,331 Loans Receivable 2,238 4,645 Related Party Receivable 510 - Other Receivables 20 84TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS $8,194,144 $6,867,488

NONCURRENT ASSETS Property and Equipment, net 19,973 30,594 Total Noncurrent Assets 19,973 30,594TOTAL ASSETS $8,214,117 $6,898,082 NET ASSETS Unrestricted $1,253,711 $1,112,017Temporarily Restricted 3,416,304 2,416,963Permanently Restricted 3,544,102 3,369,102TOTAL NET ASSETS $8,214,117 $6,898,082

NOCF Statement of Financial PositionJune 30, 2014 and 2013

2013-2014 $ 143,574 --189 $ 3,225 --- 142012-2013 $ 96,670 --135 $ 10,359 --- 532011-2012 $ 99,800 --201 $ 6,569 --- 352010-2011 $ 79,989 --- 90 $ 17,326 --- 922009-2010 $ 78,966 --114 $ 1,134 ---- 72008-2009 $ 79,220 --118 $ 3,802 --- 212007-2008 $ 88,960 --126 $ 3,757 --- 272006-2007 $ 79,220 --118 $ 4,333 --- 242005-2006 $ 63,848 --117 $ 6,848 --- 402004-2005 $ 59,333 --121 $ 17,975 --1032003-2004 $ 44,787 --116 $ 15,545 --- 852002-2003 $ 56,008 --138 $ 14,778 --- 862001-2002 $ 64,645 --161 $ 9,354 --- 552000-2001 $ 33,030 --- 74 $ 8,545 --- 521999-2000 $ 24,641 --- 76 $ 11,763 --- 791998-1999 $ 25,806 --- 71 $ 7,457 --- 481997-1998 $ 21,850 --- 54 $ 5,645 --- 43

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Alumni AssociationHave you joined the NOC Alumni and Friends Association?Th e NOC Alumni and Friends Association is a great way for you to stay connected to your alma mater and former classmates. Th e association is open to all graduates of Northern Oklahoma College, former students and friends of the college. A portion of your dues will go to an Alumni Legacy Scholarship, which will be available to those children and grandchildren of NOC graduates who are current members of the association. Th e other portion of the money will go to fund alumni events and help fund a campus beautifi cation project. Our campus beautifi cation project is a way the association can give back to our campuses.

Th e following is the list of benefi ts that you can now take advantage of • Receive Crimson Rambler Annual Report • Free Admittance to Home Athletic Events • Free Admittance to a Hospitality Room at Selected Home Athletic Events • Free Admittance to Alumni Events • $5 Fall, Spring and Summer Discount at the Wellness Center (Tonkawa) • 10% Discount at Northern Hills Golf Course (Enid) on Green Fees • 10% Discount on NOC Logo Merchandise at the NOC Bookstore • Dependents Eligible to Apply for a Non-Resident Legacy Scholarship • Special Notice/Invitation to Alumni and Campus Events • Discount on New Subscriptions with Th e Oklahoman

To JoinPlease contact Jill Green at 580.628.6473 or [email protected] or visit our web-site www.noc.edu and download the Alumni Association form.

HOURSFree and Open to the PublicMonday through Th ursday

1 p.m. to 4 p.m. during the academic year1220 East Grand Avenue • Tonkawa, OK 74653 • 580.628.3318

www.noc.edu

Contact person(s) to schedule visit by appointment: Mrs. Jill Green Mrs. Sheri Snyder Director of Alumni Relations V.P. for Development/Community Relations Northern Oklahoma College Northern Oklahoma College PO Box 310 PO Box 310 Tonkawa, OK 74653-0310 Tonkawa, OK 74653-0310 580.628.6473 580.628.6214

NOC Employment Website

Th e HireNorthernGrads.com employment website was recently launched and provides a link between graduates and employers. Th ere is no cost to either students or business and industry partners to participate in the program. “One of the primary missions of community colleges throughout the nation is to assist in economic development within their service area. It is our hope that the HireNORTHERNgrads.com program will help provide our local business and industry partners with the skilled workforce needed to compete in a globally competitive marketplace,” said Dr. Cheryl Evans, NOC president. “In addition, if students or employers need assistance with the program, NOC has established a dedicated telephone line, 580.628.NOC1, so that immediate assistance will be available. Th e phone line is staff ed by a counseling and career services specialist that can provide assistance to students and employers alike. In addition to local employment, NOC graduates will also have access to employment opportunities throughout the country.

A.D. Buck History and Welcome Center Th e A. D. Buck History and Welcome Center, housed on the Tonkawa campus, opened under its new name in May 2012. Th e purpose of the A. D. Buck History and Welcome Center is to be a repository for historical artifacts that refl ect the history and legacy of NOC, which was founded in 1901 when the sixth Territorial Legislature passed an appropriation bill for the establishment of the University Preparatory School (UPS) in Tonkawa. Th e center is dedicated to the preservation of materials and memorabilia related to the institution’s history and seeks to provide factual information about its unique past. Additionally, the museum functions as a welcome center for the institution’s students, employees, alumni, donors and the general public which it serves.



NOC Alumni and Friends Reunion Alumni and Friends gathered on the Tonkawa campus April 5, 2014 for the annual Alumni and Friends Reunion Dinner in the Renfro Center. Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame inductees were Clayton Johnson, Class of 1989; Gary Kirtley, Class of 1957; and Jim Reese, Class of 1978. Following a brief DVD presentation spotlighting each honoree, Vice President of Development and Community Relations Sheri Snyder, Vice President of Academic Aff airs Dr. Judy Colwell and Vice President of Enrollment Management Dr. Rick Edgington read tributes to the inductees. Special guests of the evening included the Class of 1964. Members of the class gathered that aft ernoon to reconnect and reminisce about their time at Northern. Mary Lou Bates, Class of 1954, received a copy of Northern’s history book for being the earliest graduate attending the reunion. Guests enjoyed musical entertainment by NOC student and President’s Leadership Council member Ciara Reese.

Distinguished Alumni Award NominationNominations are accepted throughout the year. Nominations received by November 30 will be considered for that award year. If a nomination form is needed contact Jill Green, NOC alumni relations director, 580.628.6473 or [email protected].

Northern Oklahoma College Distinguished Alumni Award

Th e Distinguished Alumni Award has been established to recognize the achievements of former students whose personal lives, professional achievements and community service exemplify the objectives of Northern Oklahoma College. Th is award is the highest honor that Northern bestows upon an outstanding alumnus/a.

Criteria: • Contributions of Service to Northern Oklahoma College • Community Service • Leadership Positions • Citations and Awards • Education • Recipients must attend the induction ceremony. An alternate will be chosen in the event one of those originally selected cannot attend. Th e individual originally selected will remain in the nominee pool for consideration.

Nomination Process:All nominees will need to have a biographical form completed to fi nalize the nomination process. If the individual is deceased, the person nominating willneed to provide the biographical information. Selection shall be based upon the information received. Th e Award recipient(s) will be announced during the Alumni and Friends Reunion.

Clayton Johnson currently serves as a United States Marshal for the Northern District of Oklahoma.

He is well known in the Ponca City area, having served in the Ponca City Police Department (PCPD) for nearly 28 years, rising rapidly through the ranks serving as a Lieutenant, a Captain, the Deputy Chief then to Chief of Police for nine years until his appointment as U.S. Marshal in 2011. Among his numerous accomplishments while at the Ponca City Police Department, Johnson obtained initial law enforcement agency accreditation for the department from the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission. He also initiated the Citizens’ Police Academy, the Extra Eyes Police volunteer program, the Westside Community Policing Program, the building of the Police Training Center and the

Special Projects Unit specifi cally to address street crimes. Aft er receiving his Associate in Applied Science degree in Law Enforcement from NOC, Johnson earned both a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and a Master of Arts degree in Criminal Justice Management from the University of Central Oklahoma. He graduated from the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy and completed the Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. He chaired the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training and served as president of the FBI National Academy Associates, Oklahoma Chapter. As an adjunct professor at both

the University of Oklahoma and for Northern Oklahoma College, he taught criminal justice courses. In 2012 he was inducted into the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Hall of Fame. Johnson was a great leader, mentor and an amazing representative for the Ponca City Police Department, the City of Ponca City, and law enforcement in general. Clayton was always professional and always worked to make the department and community better. Various individuals from Ponca City referred to Clayton as one who personally cared about every one of his offi cers. Ponca City Mayor Homer Nicholson said, “As Police Chief, Johnson took the department to a new level. As he travels statewide, people comment that Ponca City’s Police Department is the best in the State.” Additionally, Clayton was very aggressive with providing extended training and educational opportunities to the offi cers that no other departments have, such as sending numerous offi cers to the FBI academy. Current chief of Police Don Bohon commented, “We all need those people in our lives who recognize what we have to off er, who take interest in us and give us the opportunity to get there. For me, Clayton Johnson was absolutely one of those people and I am proud to say he is my friend and proud to call him a mentor.” Mr. Johnson was joined at the alumni event by his wife, Nancy, and his parents, Nick and Judy Johnson.

2014 Distinguished AlumniClayton Johnson

Class of 1989

Northern Oklahoma

College Distinguished Alumni

2002

Ira Davenport Class of 1908

Dr. Clane Kirtley Class of 1954

Ruth Muskrat Class of 1916

Eleanor Hays Class of 1931

Volney Meece Class of 1948

Carrol Roseberry Class of 1931

2003

Marvin Ellstrom Class of 1929

Dr. Eugene Swearingen Class of 1939

Harry Winebrenner Class of 1908

2004

Leo Canaday Class of 1956

Dr. Granvil Hays Class of 1961

Gerald Steichen Class of 1982



Gary Lee Kirtley was born December 18, 1936 at his grandmother’s house. He is the son of Larkin and Dorothy Kirtley. His family has a

long history of educators. His mother taught in a one-room school house. His brother Clane was an educator for over 40 years and his sister Corene was a school secretary for over 20 years.

He attended Perry Public Schools. Gary played football and basketball and was co-captain of the Perry High School football team. His college career

began in Tonkawa at Northern Oklahoma College. Gary both played football and ran track for NOC and was a member of the track team that won the State Junior College Championship. He scored 10 of the 40 points winning the state championship winning the state junior college mile run and the 880 yard run. He won fi ft h in the National Junior College Track Meet. Gary also served as president of Markley Hall. He continued his college career aft er graduation from NOC at Oklahoma State University in 1957 and 1958, lettering in cross country. He then attended Southwestern Oklahoma State University, earning a Bachelor’s degree in 1959 and a Master’s degree in 1961. Gary received his Oklahoma Principal’s Certifi cation and Oklahoma Superintendent’s Certifi cation from Oklahoma State University and the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Gary taught history and mathematics and coached football, track and basketball in Clinton. He went back to his hometown of Perry and taught psychology, economics, physical education and drivers’ education. He then served as an elementary principal and high school principal. He later moved to Arkansas City, Kansas and served as high school principal for six years. Gary was off ered a principal position in Enid and served in that capacity before he moved to a central offi ce position, eventually serving as Assistant Superintendent for Enid Public Schools. He retired in 2003 aft er 44 years in education. Aft er retirement he returned to Enid Public Schools as interim for Director of Technology and Director of Personnel. Community service is part of being an educator. Th rough service to numerous organizations, he was able to see many accomplishments and provide collaborative planning for the Enid community. By serving as a volunteer for Enid Metropolitan Area Service Commission for over 15 years, he was able to help identify community needs and be a part of the solution. Committees he has served on include but are not limited to: Dropout Prevention, Health, Substance Abuse, Economic Growth and Education. His accomplishments included developing the fi rst Alternative Education Program and an Out of School Placement Program in collaboration with the Garfi eld County District Attorney’s Offi ce. For several years he was on the CDBG Grants Committee and provided opportunities for local organizations to make Enid a better

place to live. By giving his time and energy, he was fortunate to watch many local projects come to fruition. Gary also served on the United Way Board, Red Cross Board, Booker T. Washington Community Center Board and the citywide Drug Awareness Board. His involvement in thisendeavor led to Taft Elementary School’s receiving Drug Free School Recognition by the United States Department of Education.

Jim Reese served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 1987 to 2001 and was then selected to serve as the Oklahoma State Executive

Director for the United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency. He was appointed by Gov. Mary Fallin as the Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture and sworn into offi ce Jan. 10, 2011. Reese acts as Fallin’s chief advisor on policy development and implementation related to agriculture, food and forestry. He serves concurrently as the Oklahoma Commissioner of Agriculture and is a member of the Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural & Mechanical Colleges, the Commissioners of the Land Offi ce and the Oklahoma State Board of Equalization. He has received the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Meritorious Service Award, the Oklahoma Farmer’s Union Outstanding Service Award and received recognition or awards from the Oklahoma Institute of Child Advocacy, the National Federation of

Independent Business, Kay Electric, the Oklahoma School Administrators and the Oklahoma State Troopers.

Reese holds an Associate in Science degree in Draft ing and Design from NOC, a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology from Oklahoma State University and attended the USDA Supervisory Academy at Texas A&M. Th e former board member at Leadership Oklahoma and chairman of the board at Nardin First United Methodist Church has owned and operated

Jim Reese Farms near Nardin since 1978.

2014 Distinguished AlumniGary KirtleyClass of 1957

2014 Distinguished AlumniJim Reese

Class of 1978

Northern Oklahoma

College Distinguished

Alumni

2005

Ralph Casey Class of 1918

R. Soland Doenges Class of 1922

William “Bill” Doenges Class of 1925

2006

Rep. Dale DeWitt Class of 1970

Jim Langdon Class of 1971

2007

Dr. Kathryn Jones Class of 1968

Steven Wear Class of 1978

2008

Senator Joe Sweeden Class of 1981

2009

Pamela “Kay” Farrell Class of 1984

Ed Kelley Class of 1973

Karen Long Class of 1972

Northern Oklahoma

College Distinguished

Alumni

2010 Steven Riggs Class of 1974

2011

Gary Martin Class of 1973

Dr. Patricia Sargent Class of 1953

Natalie Shirley Class of 1976

2012

Diane Anderson Class of 1992

David Gilbert Class of 1977

Th omas Poole Class of 1960

2013

Lanita Chapman Class of 1976

Dr. Ted Zavodny Class of 1960

2014

Clayton Johnson Class of 1989

Gary Kirtley Class of 1957

Jim Reese Class of 1978



Carl and Carolyn Renfro Lectureship Former Oklahoma State Regent Carl Renfro and his wife, the late Carolyn Renfro, established the Carl and Carolyn Renfro Endowed Lectureship Program with a gift in 2006. Th e primary purpose of the endowment is to provide support to cultivate and enhance the cultural and community enrichment off erings in northern Oklahoma to include a lecture and performance series on the Tonkawa campus and the Ponca City area. Th e Fall 2013 lectureship featured a return of Dr. Elliot Engel, who presented a talk entitled “Th e Dickens Nobody Knows”. Th e Spring 2014 lectureship featured Bob Burke, Oklahoma attorney, author and historian. Burke presented a talk entitled “Th e Uniqueness of Oklahoma”. Over 400 individuals attended both lectures. Since the lectureship’s establishment, NOC has sponsored two lectureships each year totaling 13 so far with over 6000 participants attending.

19th Annual GalaOver 600 participants attended the annual Gala concert March 9, 2014 in the Kinzer Performing Arts Center. NOC alumnus Maestro Gerald Steichen conducted the Gala, featuring Jennifer Black and Chad Johnson; NOC music faculty Dineo Heilmann, Shannon Bradford, Edward Dixon, Seth Lieber and Brandon Haynes; and the Gala Orchestra.

NOC/OSU Tailgating EventTh e Development Offi ce hosted a tailgating event at the NOC/OSU Gateway Program in celebration of Northern’s 10-year educational partnership with Oklahoma State University. Over 80 guests attending the tailgate dinner catered by Rib Crib. A local radio station was onsite doing a live remote, allowing NOC the opportunity to promote the Gateway Program and the Foundation. Th e evening concluded with 65 alumni/donors/friends attending the OSU vs. Lamar football game.

Jets Alumni Baseball DayTh e Development and Athletic offi ces teamed up for a day of baseball, food and fun November 16, 2013 at Failing Field on the Enid campus. Th irty former Jet baseball players took the fi eld at 2 p.m. for an alumni game with a cookout following at 4 p.m. Th is event allowed alumni and their families the opportunity to come back to campus, hear the exciting things happening with NOC and Jets athletics and meet the 2013-2014 baseball and soft ball teams.

NOC Alumni and Friends Ballpark DayTh e NOC Foundation and Alumni hosted Ballpark Day Saturday, April 26, 2014 at David Allen Memorial Ballpark. Th e doubleheader between the Mavericks and Jets began at 3 p.m.

Th e NOC Bookstore sold Northern merchandise and a barbecue dinner was served. KOFM radio hosted a live remote from 3-5 p.m. providing 30 live promos and 40 30-second commercials.

Wilkin Hall Cornerstone

RededicationUnder the leadership of

acting President George W. Finley, the original Masonic

cornerstone ceremony for Wilkin Hall took place November 13, 1905, at that time the second building constructed at the University Preparatory School. Wilkin Hall was named for the Honorable James Wilkin, the founding father of UPS. Th e cornerstone laying was hailed as the “Great event in the History of UPS” by Th e Tonkawa News, Nov. 16 edition. Th e Masonic ritual began the cornerstone ceremonies. Under the cornerstone in a box was placed a copy of the law establishing the school, the law providing for the building, the fi rst four school catalogs, the roll of teachers and the program of the day. During the restoration process, the original time

capsule was discovered and was sent to the Oklahoma Historical Society Preservation Offi ce to see if the contents could be salvaged. Unfortunately, this was not possible; therefore, Northern rededicated the cornerstone and replaced the time capsule. Th e new time capsule contains the following: program of ceremony, degree sheet, mission statement, list of regents, administrative council and Foundation trustees, 2014 graduation programs, 2013-2014 tuition and fees, institutional profi le, event press release, Fact Book, Crimson Rambler, external audit report, employee list, photos of Tonkawa campus and an NOC logo item.

TGIF (Th ank Goodness I’m Finished) PartyTh e NOC Foundation along with the Alumni and Friends Association hosted the annual TGIF Party. Enid graduates were invited to attend a reception during their graduation practice April 30. Tonkawa/Stillwater graduates were invited to attend an event during their graduation practice May 1. Th is event allowed graduating students an opportunity to join us for food, giveaways and register for a free one-year membership to the NOC Alumni and Friends Association.

NOC/NWOSU Bridge/Trail Dedication NOC/NWOSU Bridge and Trail Dedication was held September 26, 2013 at the Bridge, a county surplus bridge installed in February 2009 that connects the NOC Enid and NWOSU Enid campuses at their adjoining property lines. Th e Bridge symbolizes the 2007 Northern Oklahoma College Enid/Northwestern Oklahoma State University Enid dual admission agreement creating the Bridge Program. Th e program helps students by making it possible for them to be jointly admitted and eligible to enroll concurrently at both institutions, eliminating barriers to attaining educational goals, improving academic program articulation and expanding options for college services.

Jim Bray Art ShowEnid High School graduate Jim Bray’s art exhibition “Vanishing Landscapes” was on display in the Marshall Building on the Enid campus. Th e exhibit was a collection of approximately 50 pieces of watercolor and collage paintings infl uenced by regular visits to the American Southwest. Professor Bray was formerly Art Department chair at Phillips University in Enid where he taught graphic design, serigraphy, watercolor painting and life drawing.

Alumni, Development & Community Relations Events

RENFRO LECTURESHIP—DR. ELLIOT ENGEL

RENFRO LECTURESHIP—BOB BURKE

19TH ANNUAL GALA

NOC/OSU TAILGATE

JETS ALUMNI BASEBALL DAY

ENID TGIF PARTY

NOC/NWOSU BRIDGE/TRAIL

DEDICATION

WILKIN HALL CORNERSTONE REDEDICATION

ALUMNI & FRIENDS

BALLPARK DAY

ENID BRAY ART EXHIBIT

JETS ALUMNI BASEBALL DAY

Alumni, Development & Community Relations Events

TONKAWA BRAY ART EXHIBIT

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PAIDTonkawa, Okla.

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