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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT NOC: TONKAWA, ENID AND STILLWATER Published by Northern Oklahoma College Public Information Office

(February 28 – March 7, 2014)

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Calendar of Events

Upcoming events, save the dates

Art exhibition at NOC

Wade Watkins selected as 2014 DaVinci Fellow

A Craft of Writing Seminar to be held at NOC Enid March 1

Plus 50 Expo set for March 9 at NOC Enid

NOC Tonkawa basketball players of the week announced

NOC Residential Housing Feasibility Study results presented to Regents at January meeting

NOC Enid softball player of the week announced

Career Fair set for March 12 in Tonkawa

Renfro Lectureship Program featuring Bob Burke tickets on sale now

NOC Gala tickets available now

NOC named one of the best by Aspen

NOC employees celebrating March birthdays

Car show set for April 5 at NOC Tonkawa

The Maverick and Red & Silver Review schedules and Facebook links

Check out career services at HireNorthernGrads.Com website

Burke to speak about the “Uniqueness of Oklahoma” at NOC Tonkawa Feb. 19

Arts Adventure sets Scholarship Fundraiser

Veteran news correspondent Boettcher to speak at NOC Tonkawa March 6

Chautauqua Teachers Institute June 16-21 in Enid; a professional development opportunity

New NOC Bookstore Website announced

This week’s News Center Extra available now

Civitan Club meeting/activity schedule – NOC Enid

The Story: A craft-of-writing seminar set for March 1

Career Fair set for March 13 at NOC Enid

Employment opportunities at NOC

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Calendar of events

Friday, February 28

Tonkawa/Enid/Stillwater:

Final day to withdraw from E8 courses

Enid:

Softball – Lady Jets vs. Coffeyville CC at Enid, 1 & 3 p.m.

Saturday, March 1

Tonkawa

District Music Contest – KPAC, NOC Tonkawa campus

Baseball – Mavs vs. NEO at Tonkawa, 1 p.m., 2x7

Enid:

Softball – Lady Jets vs. Neosho CC at Coweta HS, 1 & 3 p.m.

Sunday, March 2

Tonkawa/Enid/Stillwater

No events scheduled

Monday, March 3

Tonkawa/Enid: Basketball - round 1, Region II playoffs

Enid: PTK/KBD Induction Ceremony – 7 p.m., Montgomery Hall, Gantz Student Center (inductees arrive at 6:30 p.m.)

Tuesday, March 4

Tonkawa:

Softball – Lady Mavs vs. Northeastern Okla. A&M at Miami, Okla., 2 & 4 p.m.

Baseball – Mavs vs. Pratt, Kan., at Tonkawa, 2 p.m., 1x9

Enid:

Baseball – Jets vs. Independence, Kan., at Independence, 2 p.m., 2x7

Softball – Lady Jets vs. Crowder CC at Coweta HS, 1 & 3 p.m.

Wednesday, March 5

Tonkawa/Enid: Basketball - Region II Tournament, March 5-8

Enid:

Campus Civitan Club meeting (Enid) – 1 p.m., Zollars 203

Thursday, March 6


Tonkawa:

Softball – Lady Mavs vs. Rose State College at Midwest City, 2 & 4 p.m.

Baseball – Mavs vs. Tabor JV at Tonkawa, 1 p.m. 2x7

Mike Boetcher, veteran news correspondent, speaks –10 a.m., Walcher Conference Center, Tonkawa campus

Enid:

Baseball – Jets vs. Rose State at Enid, 2 p.m., 1x9

Friday, March 7


Tonkawa:

NOC Ag. Team at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo – March 7-10, Houston, Texas

Enid:

Softball – Lady Jets vs. Coffeyville CC at Enid, 1 & 3 p.m.

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Upcoming Events Save the dates:

NOC Ag. Team at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo – March 7-10, Houston, Texas

Softball – March 8, Lady Mavs vs. Butler College at Tonkawa, 2 & 4 p.m.

Baseball March 8, Mavs vs. North Iowa at Tonkawa, 1 p.m., 1x9

Softball – March 8, Lady Jets vs. Pratt CC at Enid, 1& 3 p.m.

Baseball – March 8, Jets vs. Rose St. at Midwest City, 2 p.m., 1x9

Gala – March 9, 7:30 p.m., KPAC

Baseball – March 10, Jets vs. NIACC at Enid, 1 p.m., 2x7

Baseball – March 11, Mavs vs. Hutchinson, Kan., at Tonkawa, 2x7 (originally scheduled for Feb. 26)

Softball - March 11, lady Jets vs. Western at Altus, 2 & 4 p.m.

Softball - March 11, Lady Mavs vs. Seminole State at Seminole, 2 & 4 p.m.

Baseball - March 11,Jets vs. Cowley County at Ark. city, Kan., 3 p.m., 1x9

Softball - March 13, Lady Jets vs. NEO at Enid, 2 & 4 p.m.

Softball - March 13, Lady Mavs vs. Vernon College (rescheduled game) at Vernon, Texas, 2 & 4 p.m.

Renfro Lectureship featuring Bob Burke - March 13, 6:30 p.m., Renfro Center, Tonkawa campus

Career Fair (NOC Enid) FREE - March 13, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Gantz Student Center, open to all

Event details are available on the NOC Website, “Calendar” (http://www.noc.edu/calendar). Go to the event date, click on the

text for the event of interest and more details will display if available.

News from Northern

Art exhibition at NOC P-A-I-N-T by arni anderson (he prefers his name in lower case) features a series of

Native American portraits, large abstracts and plein air paintings in the Eleanor Hays Art

Gallery on the Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa campus. Included in the more than 60

pieces are artworks honoring the most influential historical artists in his life, located in the

West Gallery.

A self-styled impressionistic realist, Anderson’s forte is watercolor. His work is included

in collections in many states and in several foreign countries. His paintings have received

more than 450 awards and honors in major competitions.

The free exhibit runs through March 29. Gallery hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Monday

through Friday and during performances in the Kinzer Performing Arts Center, according to gallery director Audrey Schmitz.

Anderson made his first foray into the art world as a four-and-a-half year-old by painting a picture of his grandmother

on the back of his paint-by-numbers Christmas gift. “I got a spanking for wasting paint,” he recalled. “I was never encouraged

to paint, I just did it,” he said.

A native of Huntsville, Ala., Anderson “was an eight-year drop out from college” before deciding to go back to school and

earn a degree to teach art. He transferred nine credit hours from Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, Tenn. to Harding

University in Searcy, Ark. and completed four years’ undergraduate work and a graduate program for a Master of Education

degree in two years and three months.

About 1975 Anderson created his first corporate work, 21 paintings for the MacDonald’s store in Searcy, eventually

completing from 20 to 40 paintings in each of seven stores in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Mississippi.

During 36 years in art education, Anderson taught in the Harding Art Department before coming in 1976 to head the

Oklahoma Christian University Art Department. After leaving OCU, he was Artist-in-Residence for the state of Oklahoma for a

total of seven years, working with 59 different school districts. He also taught art at Will Rogers Elementary, Putnam City, and

at Oakdale School, Edmond and continues to give private art lessons. In 2009 he received the Educator of Year Award from the

Oklahoma Art Education Association. “I have not made a living, I’ve made a life,” he stated.

Retired since 2010, he is currently working with the Edmond Fine Arts Institute and wants to give back to communities and

arts organizations he has worked with. “I will go anywhere to give a day’s work with students. I want to help Fine Arts

communities grow and to help those who can’t afford to have an artist-in-residence come to school,” he said.

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Wade Watkins selected as 2014 DaVinci Fellow A letter received from Kyle Dahlem, DaVinci Institute executive director, announced that Wade Watkins, Northern

Oklahoma College Stillwater Social Science Division instructor and director of international studies, has been selected as one of

the five 2014 DaVinci Fellows. This recognition is given to honor Watkins’ expertise in international studies and creative

support for study abroad.

Watkins will receive a DaVinci Medal and monetary award at the March 28 banquet to be held at the Oklahoma History

Center in Oklahoma City. The reception begins at 5:30 p.m. with the banquet scheduled for 6 p.m. Watkins will receive an

official invitation to the award banquet along with two complimentary tickets.

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A Craft of Writing Seminar to be held at NOC Enid March 1

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NOC Tonkawa basketball players of the week announced

Greg Krause, Northern Oklahoma College (NOC) women’s basketball head coach, and Donnie Jackson men’s basketball

head coach announce the NOC basketball players of the week for the week ending Feb. 9.

The women's player of the week is Mikala Wynn, a 5-foot-10-inch freshman guard from Woodward. The men’s player of

the week is Jaquan Smith, a 6-foot-8-inch freshman forward from Baltimore.

“Wynn scored 14 points, 2 of 4 from the three point line, in a losing effort at NOC-Enid. She scored 17 points, 4 of 8 from

the field, 8 of 10 from the free throw line, in a home conference

win versus Murray State,” said Coach Krause.

The ladies are 8-16 overall and 7-5 in conference for the

season as of Feb. 9.

Coach Jackson said, “Smith is starting to spend more time

in the library on his studies outside of class, has shown great

strides of improvement in the classroom and is improving on a

daily basis on the court.”

The Mavs are 12-12 overall and 4-8 in conference after

defeating Murray State at Tishomingo Feb. 6. (NOC Photos - by

Traci Looney)

Jaquan Smith Mikala Wynn

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NOC Residential Housing Feasibility Study results

presented to Regents at January meeting

The Northern Oklahoma College Board of Regents met Jan. 27 in Enid for their regular scheduled meeting with Chair Lynn

Smith presiding. Other Regents present were Vice-Chair Jeff Cowen, Secretary Rex Horning, members Linda Brown and Keith

James.

After calling the meeting to order, guests Jamie Roberts, NOC Enid softball coach; Kirby Tickel-Hill, alumni relations

director; Bradley Jennings NOC Enid dean of students; Jackie Johnson, NOC instructor and Oklahoma Foundation for

Excellence (OFE) Outstanding Mentor for 2013; Enid student, Sean Islas, Campus Civitan Club Secretary and mentee; and

Greg Ward, senior principal and president, Cyntergy AEC; were introduced.

The Dec. 17 meeting minutes were approved, followed by Regents’ comments, administrative updates and updates from

NOC President Dr. Cheryl Evans.

Dr. Rick Edgington, vice president for enrollment management/registrar, informed the Regents that the spring 2014

preliminary headcount enrollment was up one percent compared to last year, as of Jan. 27.

Ward, representing Cyntergy, attended the meeting to present the findings of a residential housing feasibility study to the

Regents. The study was done to determine the best locations for new student housing on the Tonkawa and Enid campuses.

Ward said, “Conceptual in nature looking at each campus, the purpose of this study is to develop a student housing program

and feasibility study for the future design and construction of a new residence hall facility with amenities which are competitive

with other colleges.”

In Tonkawa, the location recommended is on the east side of Pine Street, just south of the A.D. Buck History Museum and

Welcome Center located on the northeast side of the campus. Ward said, “This site has strong ties to the rest of the campus and

provides easy access to the current dining facilities as well as academic and athletic buildings. This is the most attractive site for

a new residence hall.”

In Enid the recommended site is the space directly north of Earl Butts Residence Hall. Ward said, “Selecting the site in front

of the Earl Butts Residence Halls on the Enid campus allows for a unique way to re-energize the existing housing and is the

most practical site.”

Dr. Evans shared the exciting news that the Washington based Aspen Institute announced that NOC was selected as one of

the top 150 community colleges out of 1,005 potential candidates in the nation and the only one in Oklahoma to be selected.

Northern was included in the top 120 in the two previous Aspen recognition of excellence programs in 2011 and 2013. She also

announced that she had been notified by the governor’s office that Regent Jeff Cowan has been recommended for re-

appointment as an NOC Regent for a five year term beginning July 1, 2014.

Several recommendations were approved by the Regents. They approved the FY2015 academic service fees, 2014 master

lease real property projects for cafeteria and housing renovations on the Enid and Tonkawa campuses, information technology

(IT) print policy for section 12, and the deletion of the music business option of the Associate in Arts in music degree program.

The board also approved the Dec. monthly financial report, monthly purchases of $25,000 or more and Section 13 600/650

allocation requests for various projects.

The next scheduled meeting is set for Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 1 p. m. on the Tonkawa campus in the President’s Boardroom.

Agendas, official minutes, meeting dates and other NOC Board of Regents information can be found on the NOC Website at

www.noc.edu, and then click on “ABOUT NOC,” then “Board of Regents.”

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NOC Enid softball player of the week announced

Jamie Roberts Northern Oklahoma College Enid head softball coach, selected sophomore Aaliyah

Sebock, a Carl Albert High School graduate from Midwest City, as the NOC softball player of the

week, for the week ended Feb. 16. Sebock plays outfield and is a pre-physical therapy major.

“She batted 6-of-12 in the leadoff position with 10 RBIs, three doubles, and her first homerun of

her career in the Lady Jets first four victories. Aaliyah was dynamite in centerfield as well,

committing no errors and throwing out two base runners," said Coach Roberts.

The Lady Jets are undefeated after their first four games outscoring their opponents 41 to 14.

(NOC Photo - by Traci Looney)

Aaliyah Sebock

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2014 Career Fair set for March 12 in Tonkawa

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Renfro Lectureship Program featuring

Bob Burke tickets on sale now

Northern Oklahoma College (NOC) announces the upcoming

biannual Carl and Carolyn Renfro Endowed Lectureship

Program, an evening with guest speaker Bob Burke, Oklahoma

attorney, author and historian, presenting a talk entitled

"Uniqueness of Oklahoma."

The dinner event is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March

13, in the Renfro Center on the NOC Tonkawa campus and is

sponsored by the Carl and Carolyn Renfro Endowed Lectureship

and NOC. Beginning at 6 p.m., prior to the lecture, several of

Burke’s books will be available for purchase in the Renfro Center

lobby.

Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 9 a.m., tickets may be

purchased at a cost of $10 per ticket on a first come, first served

basis. The limit is four tickets per family. Also, a new seating

option is available, a reserved table, seating for eight, can be

purchased for $200. Tickets may be reserved by calling (580)

628-6292 to purchase tickets by credit card or by purchasing

tickets in person at the NOC Development Office, Vineyard

Library Administration Building, Tonkawa campus. Overflow

tickets will be available at no charge for the lecture program only,

which will be live streamed into the Renfro Center Classroom

115. The public is invited and encouraged to attend with dress

attire being business casual.

As an author, Bob Burke has written more historical non-

fiction books (119) than anyone else in history. He was born in Broken Bow, Okla., and now practices law and writes books in

Oklahoma City.

Burke graduated with a journalism degree from the University of Oklahoma and a law degree from Oklahoma City

University. He was director of the Department of Economic and Community Affairs, now the Department of Commerce, in the

administration of Governor David Boren and managed Boren’s first campaign for the U.S. Senate in 1978.

Burke has written on such diverse topics as baseball, aviation, art, and religion in Oklahoma. His biographies of Wiley Post

and books on the history of baseball in Oklahoma and about the Oklahoma governor’s mansion have won the Oklahoma Book

Award. His biography of Bryce Harlow was named the outstanding Oklahoma history book of the year by the Oklahoma

Historical Society. His book about the life of Ralph Ellison was nominated as a 2005 Oklahoma Reads Oklahoma book

selection. Also in 2005, his book about traveling Oklahoma timber towns was named book of the year by the Oklahoma

Museum Association.

Burke’s community service is extensive. He has served on the governing boards of the Oklahoma Foundation for

Excellence, the Jim Thorpe Association, the Oklahoma Heritage Association, the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, the Oklahoma

Arts Council, the Oklahoma Higher Education Heritage Society, Red Earth, the Wiley Post Commission, the Oklahoma

Historical Society, and executive committees at Oklahoma City University and at the University of Oklahoma where he is an

adjunct professor in the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication. He is a member of the Ford Center Oversight

Committee, advising the mayor and city council of Oklahoma City in regard to the renovation of the Ford Center and the

construction of a new NBA practice facility.

In 2004, he received the Governor’s Art Award for Excellence in the Arts in Oklahoma and was named to the Oklahoma

Journalism Hall of Fame. In 2006, he was given the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Oklahoma Center for the Book. He

was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 2006 and received the OU School of Journalism Alumni Award in 2007.

Burke was named as one of the Oklahoma Health Center Foundation’s Treasures for Tomorrow honorees in 2008. In 2010, Bob

became the first recipient of the Lee Allan Smith Oklahoma Legacy Award and was inducted into the Oklahoma Historians Hall

of Fame. Bob received an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Oklahoma City University in 2011.

Former Oklahoma State Regent Renfro and his wife, the late Carolyn Renfro, established the Carl and Carolyn Renfro

Endowed Lectureship Program with a gift in 2006. The primary purpose of the endowment is to provide support to cultivate and

enhance the cultural and community enrichment offerings in northern Oklahoma to include a lecture and performance series on

the campus of NOC in Tonkawa and the Ponca City area.

If you have questions concerning this upcoming event or need additional information, please contact the NOC Development

Office at (580) 628-6214.

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NOC Gala

tickets

available now

Ticket reservations for the

19th annual Northern Oklahoma

College Gala will be accepted

beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday,

Feb. 25. NOC employees may

reserve tickets beginning after

9 a.m., Feb. 24 .The Gala is set

for 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 9

in the Kinzer Performing Arts

Center located on the NOC

Tonkawa campus, 1220 East

Grand Avenue.

General admission tickets are

$10 each, nonrefundable, and

tickets for children under five

years old are discouraged. Since

seating is limited, a maximum

of four tickets per person will be

available. Reservations will not

be accepted through voicemail

or email and cannot be made

before Feb. 25.

To purchase tickets via credit

card, patrons may call the Office

of Development and

Community Relations located in

the Vineyard Library-

Administration Building at

580.628.6292. Northern accepts

MasterCard, Visa and Discover.

Tickets may be purchased in

person by credit card, cash or

check at the Office of

Development and Community

Relations. Tickets not picked up

in advance at that office will be

held in the foyer of the Kinzer

Performing Arts Center for

pickup between 6 and 7 p.m. the

evening of the performance. The box office will be open from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. should tickets still be available for

purchase.

Gerald Steichen, associate conductor of the New Haven Symphony, will direct the Gala in a program of light opera

and Broadway show tunes featuring outstanding opera artists Jennifer Black, soprano, and Chad Johnson, tenor. They will

be joined by NOC music faculty Dineo Heilmann, Shannon Bradford, Edward Dixon, Brandon Haynes and Seth Lieber;

the NOC College Choir; and the Gala Orchestra.

Patrons who would like to contribute to the Annual Gala Concert may contact Sheri Snyder, director of the Northern

Oklahoma Foundation, Inc., at 580.628.6208 or may make a contribution at the Gala. Contributions are tax deductible.

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NOC named one of the best by Aspen NOC employees celebrating March birthdays

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The Maverick and Red & Silver Review schedules and Facebook links

The publication dates for The Maverick and Red & Silver Review have been scheduled. NOC Instructor and College

Newspaper Advisor Scott Haywood said, “Please have all items that you would like included in the publication submitted

to [email protected] or TheRed&[email protected] 10 days prior to the publication. Thanks for all of your help, and

have a great semester. Check out The Maverick and Red & Silver Review Facebook pages and hit the like button.

To view current and previous publications online click on these links; The Maverick, Red & Silver Review.

You’re invited to visit and LIKE the Facebook pages at The Maverick Facebook and the Red & Silver Review

Facebook.

The Maverick Publication Dates: The 2014 spring semester dates are Jan.16, Feb. 13 & 27, Mar. 14, April 10 & 24.

The Red & Silver Review publication Dates: The spring semester 2014 dates are Jan. 29, Feb. 26, March 11 and April

15.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

March NOC employees celebrating March birthdays are: Rachel

Love and Jamie Haney, 1

st; Kelly Vinson, 2

nd; Jason

Johnson and Judy Colwell, 4th

; Katie Carson, 5th

; Scott

Harmon, 7th

; Ed Vineyard and Tamara Carbajal, 9th

;

Sherri Martin, 10th

; Kathy Phillips, 11th

; Greg Krause,

16th

; Jeanine Deterding, 18th

; Dave Monks, 19th

; Rick

Allan, 20th

; Brandon Powers, 23rd

; Troy Lester, 25th

;

Misty Fath, 27th

; Jimilea Jansson and April Heitfeld,

28th

; and Kurt Campbell, 30th

. If anyone needs to be

added to the list, contact Jill Dark at 580.628.6232.

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Burke to speak about the “Uniqueness of Oklahoma” at NOC Tonkawa Feb. 19

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Arts Adventure sets Scholarship Fundraiser The Arts Adventure Foundation invites the public to partake in a magical evening with the Ladies at Play for the

second annual Arts Adventure Camp scholarship fundraiser.

This delightfully high-spirited and musically adventurous folk music trio will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 1 at

the Ponca Playhouse, 301 South First Street, Ponca City. They will be joined for several numbers by Ponca City’s own

Susanna Moore, former Arts Adventure student noted for her award-winning Irish dancing.

The evening also includes a silent auction of original works, including jewelry, photography and oil paintings, by area

artists. Refreshments will be served after the performance.

Tickets are available in Ponca City at Brace Books & More, Ponca Playhouse and the Ponca City Chamber of

Commerce; in Tonkawa at the Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce and at Frames and Things; and at the Blackwell Chamber

of Commerce. Prices for adults are $12 each or two for $20. Prices for children ages 12 and under are $6 each. All

proceeds will benefit the Arts Adventure Scholarship Fund.

Ladies at Play consists of Shanda McDonald on fiddle, accordion and piano; Kathy Dagg on guitar, banjo, octave

mandolin, bouzouki and ukulele, and Miranda Arana on flute, whistle and percussion. These three Oklahoma women call

their music "Cosmic Celtic Tribal Fusion," with an eclectic repertoire that includes Irish ballads, jigs and reels; old-time

American tunes; English, American, Israeli and East European folk dance music; and an assortment of original

instrumentals inspired by folk music genres from around the world.

They have performed in Oklahoma and neighboring states since 2008, playing for English country dances and contra

dances throughout the region and at folk festivals, including the Norman Medieval Faire and the Oklahoma City Festival

of the Arts

The Arts Adventure Foundation sponsors the annual week-long day camp for students entering Grades Six through

Twelve. Scholarships are awarded in amounts up to $100 each to young people needing financial assistance to attend.

The 2014 Arts Adventure camp is scheduled for July 21-25 at Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa. The camp is

made possible through the National Endowment for the Arts, the Oklahoma Arts Council and area businesses and

individuals. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Ladies at Play

Ladies at Play (from left) Miranda Arana, Kathy Dagg

and Shanda McDonald will perform a mixture of Celtic,

English, contra and world folk music to raise funds for

Arts Adventure Scholarships. The trio will appear at 7

p.m. March 1 at The Ponca Playhouse. Tickets can be

purchased at The Ponca Playhouse, Brace Books &

More, Frames and Things in Tonkawa and the Chambers

of Commerce in Blackwell, Ponca City and Tonkawa.

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Veteran news correspondent Boettcher to

speak at NOC Tonkawa March 6 Veteran network news correspondent and Ponca City native, Mike Boettcher

will be guest lecturing to students in the Mass Communication degree program,

Thursday, March 6 at 10 a.m. in the Walcher Conference Center. All NOC

students and employees are welcome to attend Mike Boettcher

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Chautauqua Teachers Institute set for June 16-21 in Enid

A professional development opportunity

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New NOC Bookstore Website announced This week’s News Center Extra available now

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Civitan Club meeting/activity schedule – NOC Enid The Story: A craft-of-writing seminar set for March 1

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Campus Civitan Club meeting

and activity schedule, NOC

Enid

Meetings will be held on

Wednesdays on the dates listed

below at 1:00 in ZL 203.

March 5 - work on scrapbook

April 2 - discuss upcoming Horn of

Plenty Food Drive

April 16 - work on scrapbook

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February 14 - assist Enid Civitan Club

with Valentine’s Day Dance for people

with disabilities, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at

Central Christian Church

April 6 - Horn of Plenty Food Drive

12:45 pm meet in the Atwood’s parking

lot, we should be finished by 2:00 or

3:00 depending upon the number

of volunteers

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The Story: A craft-of-writing seminar slated for March 1

Enid News and Eagle — January 25, 2014

ENID, Okla. — Enid Writers Club announces The Story, a

craft-of-writing seminar that will empower area writers to

improve their skills March 1, on the campus of Northern

Oklahoma College Enid.

The seminar will feature three keynote speakers, including

New York Times best-selling author Jamie McGuire, a

groundbreaking new adult author of New York Times best

sellers “Beautiful Disaster,” “Walking Disaster” and “Red Hill.”

She recently signed a three-book deal with Atria Books.

Jamie lives in Enid with her husband and children.

Pinnacle western author Dusty Richards, a winner of the

Spur Award and National Cowboy and Western Heritage

Museum award-winning author, is president of the American

Western Writers Association.

He has published more than 20 books for both adults and

children, including “Texas Blood Feud” and “Comanche

Moon.” He will be visiting from Arkansas.

Harper teen author Tara Hudson also will speak. Hudson

wrote the Hereafter series including “Hereafter,” “Arise” and

“Elegy.”

She lives in Oklahoma, where she is known to visit the

occasional Indian burial grounds.

There also will be workshops focused on poetry, literary,

Christian and genre fiction. Cost is $30 plus lunch; $25 plus

lunch if registering before 5 p.m. Feb. 1.

Go to enidwriters.com for more information.


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Career Fair set for March 13 at NOC Enid

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Employment opportunities at NOC

Laboratory Coordinator – Enid

Science, & Engineering instructors - daytime and evening positions available - Enid

Administrative Assistant for Development and Community Relations

Full-time, tenure track instructor for Social Science - Tonkawa

Social Science Division instructors for a Nighttime position

Student Account Specialist

Division Chair—Nursing

Elementary statistics, college algebra, and remedial math adjunct instructors – Stillwater

Remedial math instructor, full-time tenure track - Stillwater

Dean of Students—Tonkawa

Nursing instructor, full-time – Stillwater campus

Residence Hall Director of Threlkeld Hall - Tonkawa

Custodial Supervisor of Kinzer Performing Arts Center

Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach – Enid

Landscape and Nursery Manager - Tonkawa

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NORTHERN OKLAHOMA COLLEGE - Position Description

Position Title: Landscape and Nursery Manager

Department: Physical Plant

Reports to: Associate Vice President of Physical Operations

Job Group Title: Facilities Services Manager

Job Group Class Code: 5195; FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY: Reports to the AVP Physical Plant and communicates all operational issues. This person will be a working

supervisor with direct management of employees in all aspects of interior and exterior landscaping. This position requires

hands-on supervising ability to subordinate personnel and carry out strategies as defined by physical plant and college

administration.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include:

Plans, designs, and implements landscapes for all NOC properties including campus grounds in Enid, Tonkawa, and

Stillwater.

Concerned with all aspects of the care, protection and maintenance of plants; including trees, shrubbery, floral plantings,

gardens, and turf across the institution.

Plants, propagates transplants, maintains, and harvests nursery crops and manages operation of college greenhouse to supply

plantings for grounds.

May be involved in grafting and propagating plants. Responsible for the plant health care for all plant material on property.

Ability to identify plant stress including: pest & disease, common disorders, or water related.

Develop and update department policies, procedures and job descriptions.

Responsible for maintaining department cost control, budgeting, inventory and purchasing.

Coordinate and implement staff, crew, and department meetings.

Drives/Operates company vehicles to travel between properties and motorized carts to travel on property.

Possess knowledge of plant and tree identification, insect identification and control, irrigation systems, parts and installation,

fertilizers, and landscape installation.

Develops and coordinates department Safety & Training. Helps with interviews, recommends hires and carries out

department orientation for new grounds employees.

Maintain physical stamina and proper mental attitude to deal effectively with campus community, management, and other

employees while meeting deadlines and achieving goals and work varied shifts, including some weekends.

Perform all duties as deemed necessary and assigned for the success of the department

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Have excellent organizational ability and have a high degree of initiative. Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.

Have interpersonal skills to deal and communicate effectively with people. Successful candidate must possess the ability to lead

and mentor a team.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: A minimum educational level of a Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or related field.

Preference given to individuals with two or more years of related supervisory experience in the horticulture field. Experience in

interior landscape or exterior landscaping preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions. Ability to work in adverse weather conditions; both heat and cold. Must be physically able to lift up to 50

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Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach (Enid) Northern Oklahoma College-Enid, a member of the NJCAA and Oklahoma Collegiate Athletic Conference, is accepting

applications for the position of Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach. The Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach will be

responsible for assisting the head coach in all facets of the women’s basketball program. This individual will assist in planning,

organizing, and implementing all practice schedules and game strategies. The individual also needs to be able to successfully

recruit highly competitive student athletes. Secondary duties include: Tracking of student athlete progress, including by not

limited to supervising study halls, arrangement of travel schedules/meals, and student advisement. The assistant will also aid in

the promotion of NOC basketball players to university coaches. There will be other duties assigned by the Head Women’s

Basketball Coach and the Athletic Director. Successful candidate may also have part-time teaching duties based on

qualifications. Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree Required. Applicants will need to submit an application which is available

online at www.noc.edu, a letter of application, a resume, college transcripts, and three letters of professional recommendation to

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NORTHERN OKLAHOMA COLLEGE - Position Description, Tonkawa Campus Position Title: Residence Hall Director of Threlkeld Hall

Department: Student Affairs

Reports to: Dean of Students – Tonkawa; FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY: Maintain the upkeep and good standing of Threlkeld Hall


Supervise student workers, support student activities and check in/out students

Be available for students, pick up mail for students and enforce rules

Know basic first-aid in case of emergency situation and coordinate decorating, enforce visitation rules

Collect and distribute students’ mail, act as liaison for students and the office of student affairs

Inspect residence hall and assure students safety in the residence hall

Report potential problems or extreme violations to Dean of Students

Report maintenance problems and mediate student problems and direct student to appropriate help source


EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: A minimum educational level of an associate degree; or one to two years related

experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.


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Nursing instructor, full-time – Stillwater campus Applications are being accepted by Northern Oklahoma College Stillwater Campus for a full-time nursing instructor. Med-Surg

experience is essential. A minimum of an M.S.N. is required with at least 2 years of full-time clinical experience. Duties begin

fall 2014 semester. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Instructors must be computer literate. Applicants

will need to submit an application form available online at www.noc.edu, a letter of application, a resume, three letters of

professional recommendation, and current official transcripts to Human Resources, Northern Oklahoma College, P.O. Box 310,

Tonkawa, OK 74653. EOE

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NORTHERN OKLAHOMA COLLEGE - Position Description

Position Title: Dean of Students—Tonkawa

Department: Student Affairs

Reports to: Vice President for Student Affairs; Job Group Title: Administrative Services Manager

Job Group Class Code: 5395; FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY: The Dean of Students will serve as a leader and student advocate for students, faculty, staff and the community

regarding college procedures and policies and higher education opportunities. The DOS will develop strategies to help improve

overall customer service and overall student retention rates. Process and procedures will be developed to help close the gap of

attrition rates and help improve overall communication and student satisfaction with the College. This dynamic individual will

be high energy, student engaged and a unique problem solver. The DOS will oversee student services including student

employment referral services, student activities, student government, student support services for special populations, disability

services, and Serve as an advocate for the needs of students.


Student conduct/discipline, residence halls and personnel and campus management and crisis team

Student employment and budget oversight and clubs and organizations

Student senate and campus activities, issues of student services and emergency and crisis situations

Provide student-centered customer service, Coordinate plans for graduation exercises

Serve as liaison between student services and other departments, and Manage Rental Properties

Other duties as assigned by Vice President for Student Affairs


EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: A minimum educational level of a Master’s degree; and one to two years related




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Elementary statistics, college algebra, and remedial math adjunct instructors – Stillwater Northern Oklahoma College has openings for adjunct Elementary Statistics, College Algebra, and remedial math instructors for

the Math Division on the Stillwater campus beginning in the fall 2014 semester. Applications will be taken until the positions

are filled. Minimum requirement is a bachelor’s degree and 18 credit hours in math. A master’s degree and previous teaching

experience are preferred. Applicants will need to submit an application form available online at website www.noc.edu , a letter

of application, resume, and transcripts, and three letters of professional reference to the Human Resource Department, Northern

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Remedial math instructor, full-time tenure track - Stillwater Northern Oklahoma College has an opening for a full-time tenure track for the Math Division on the Stillwater campus

beginning in the fall 2014 semester. Applications will be taken until the positions are filled. Minimum requirement is a

bachelor’s degree and 18 credit hours in math. A master’s degree and previous teaching experience are preferred. Applicants

will need to submit an application form available online at website www.noc.edu , a letter of application, resume, and

transcripts, and three letters of professional reference to the Human Resource Department, Northern Oklahoma College, P.O.

Box 310, Tonkawa, OK 74653. EOE bj012814

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NORTHERN OKLAHOMA COLLEGE Job Description

Job Title: Division Chair—Nursing

Department: Academic Affairs; Reports to: Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt

SUMMARY: Under the direction of and in collaboration with the Office of Academic Affairs, the Division Chair is responsible

for all aspects of the academic division and serves as the primary spokesperson for the division. The Division Chair serves as a

faculty member and provides leadership within the division and the college. The Division Chair performs his/her duties in the

spirit of cooperation with divisional faculty. These duties are performed in a timely manner in consultation with the Associate

Vice President and Vice President for Academic Affairs and in agreement with institutional policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES INCLUDE:

Responsible for continued accreditation of the Nursing Division through the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and the

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

Lead the division in the annual revision of a strategic plan and submit budgetary and capital needs related to that plan,

including requests for faculty, classroom/building needs, and equipment needs.

Participate in the development and review of curriculum, programs, and degrees related to student learning, including

assessment plans, curriculum updates, and the development of new and revised courses, programs, and degrees to reflect

changing needs and priorities within the Nursing Division.

Under the direction of the Associate Vice President and Vice President for Academic Affairs, supervise the faculty within

the division.

Participate in the hiring and evaluation of all faculty within the division and coordinate responsibility for hiring and

evaluating adjunct faculty on alternate campuses with faculty liaisons.

Oversee the Nursing Website information updates.

Prepare designated reports required for the division by the College or by the Board of Nursing.

Prepare preliminary course schedules for the division each semester.

Coordinate textbook selections for the division, including all campuses.

Be an academic graduation adviser.

Provide leadership that fosters teamwork and professionalism among colleagues.


EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: A minimum educational level of a master’s degree is required; teaching experience is

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Position Description, Tonkawa campus

Position Title: Custodial Supervisor of Kinzer Performing Arts Center

Department: Physical Plant

Reports to: Associate Vice President of Physical Operations

Job Group Title: Facilities Support Staff III; Job Group Class Code: 1180; FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY: Building custodial maintenance in its entirety and special event set ups.


Building custodial maintenance in its entirety and Host special events; including set up and take down of tables and

chairs


Must be able to work flex hours, to be on duty during special events.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: A minimum educational level of an associate degree; or one to two years related




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Position Description - Student Account Specialist

Department: Financial Affairs; Reports to: Coordinator of Student Accounts

Job Group Title: Administrative Support Staff III; Job Group Class Code: 3380; FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY: Responsible for monitoring transactions dealing with the student billing/receivable module and processing

student account refunds.


Process financial aid and student refund checks and electronic refunds

Maintain international student accounts and process checks cancelled by state statue

Manage HigherOne Reports

Maintain and verify student activity advance expenditures

Serve as back-up cashier for Tonkawa, and fill in for Enid and Stillwater Cashier as needed

Receive and record payments

Balance cash drawer daily

Void checks and electronic funds on student accounts

Turn funds over to unclaimed property when necessary

Open and close statement programs daily

Process out-going mail and maintain the postage machine

Process FedEx Shipments

Process dorm check outs

Maintain and bill horse stall rent monthly

Answer phones, type letters, and answer student questions regarding their account

Scan and Index files into the document imaging system

Work the box office for events in the Kinzer Performing Arts Center

Other duties as assigned


The individual must have computer knowledge; the ability to read and interpret documents; ability to write routine reports and

correspondence; mathematical skills; reasoning ability; the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions;

and the ability to speak and write effectively. An understanding of the importance of confidentiality is vital.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: A minimum educational level of an associate degree and two years related experience

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Social Science Division instructors for a Nighttime position - Enid

Northern Oklahoma College Enid is currently seeking adjunct instructors for the Social Science Division for a Nighttime position. The teaching areas are American History and Political Science. Applications will be considered until the position is

filled. Minimum requirement is a bachelor’s degree. A master’s degree and previous teaching experience are

preferred. Applicants will need to submit an application form available online at www.noc.edu, a letter of application, resume,

current official transcripts, and three letters of professional reference to: Human Resource Department, Northern Oklahoma

College, P.O. Box 310, Tonkawa, OK 74653. EOE bj022014

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Full-time, tenure track instructor for Social Science - Tonkawa Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa is seeking a full-time, tenure track instructor for Social Science. The teaching

areas include but are not restricted to American History, Political Science, and World History. The successful applicant will

have teaching and advising responsibilities for the Tonkawa campus. An evening course will be considered a part of the faculty

member’s teaching responsibilities. The successful applicant will be part of the development and assessment of the Social

Science program. Applications will be taken until the position is filled. A minimum of a master’s degree and previous teaching

experience is preferred. Applicants will need to submit an application form available online at website www.noc.edu , a letter

of application, resume, transcripts, and three letters of professional reference to the Human Resource Department, Northern

Oklahoma College, P.O. Box 310, Tonkawa, OK 74653. EOE bj022014

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Job Description

Job Title: Administrative Assistant for Development and Community Relations

Department: Development and Community Relations

Reports to: Vice President for Development and Community Relations

Job Group Title: Administrative Support Staff III

Job Group Class Code: 3380

FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY: Reporting to the Vice President for Development and Community Relations, the Administrative Assistant

performs a variety of responsible administrative and clerical duties in support of the department. This position also provides

information and assistance to the public and assists with community relations initiatives of Northern Oklahoma College.


Assist the Development and Community Relations office with the scheduling, planning and operations of selected

campus sponsored and community events and serves as a liaison with caterers, campus departments and external

groups.

Prepare invitations, programs and correspondence and assist with the planning of special events.

Compose letters, memos, emails and other written communications.

Maintain master mailing list and assist with institutional bulk mailings.

Greets and provides information to visitors and schedules appointments when necessary.

Relieve Information Receptionist when necessary.

Serves on various campus committees including chair of the Social and Cultural Committee.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Development and Community Relations.

QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills as well as expertise to accomplish the

above essential duties and responsibilities are required. The Administrative Assistant must preserve confidentiality of privileged

and sensitive information; use independent judgment and initiative in the planning, organization, and performance of

responsible administrative work; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of

work. Creativity; team player with strong organizational, communication and human relations skills; and proficiency of

Microsoft Office applications are required. Some weekend and evening work will be required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: A minimum educational level of an associate’s degree; or one to two years related




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Science, & Engineering instructors - daytime and evening positions available - Enid Northern Oklahoma College in Enid is seeking adjunct instructors for the fall 2014 semester in the Division of Agriculture,

Science, & Engineering. Teaching areas include Remedial Science, General Biology, General Physics and laboratory sections

of General Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Both daytime and evening positions are available. Applications will be taken until

the position is filled. Minimum requirement is a bachelor’s degree. A master’s degree and previous teaching experience are

preferred. Applicants will need to submit an application form available online at website www.noc.edu, a letter of application,

resume, official transcripts, and three letters of professional reference to the Human Resource Department, Northern Oklahoma

College, P.O. Box 310, Tonkawa, OK 74653. EOE bj022114

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Laboratory Coordinator – Enid Northern Oklahoma College Division of Agriculture, Science, and Engineering in Enid is seeking a Laboratory Coordinator to

oversee the laboratory component of Basic Science, General Biology, General Chemistry and Microbiology courses. Duties will

include communicating with lecture and laboratory instructors to prepare teaching mediums, mixing of chemical solutions and

media preparation, inventory and ordering of all lab supplies needed for the lab sections, and general maintenance of the

laboratory classrooms. Applications will be taken until the position is filled. Minimum requirement is a bachelor’s degree in a

biological science discipline. Previous laboratory experience is preferred. Applicants will need to submit an application form

available online at website www.noc.edu, a letter of application, resume, official transcripts, and three letters of professional

reference to the Human Resource Department, Northern Oklahoma College, P.O. Box 310, Tonkawa, OK 74653. EOE bj022114

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Adjunct remedial math instructors for the Math Division on the Enid campus Northern Oklahoma College has openings for adjunct remedial math instructors for the Math Division on the Enid campus

beginning in the fall 2014 semester. Applications will be taken until the positions are filled. Minimum requirement is a

bachelor’s degree and 18 credit hours in math. A master’s degree and previous teaching experience are preferred. Applicants

will need to submit an application form available online at website www.noc.edu , a letter of application, resume, and

transcripts, and three letters of professional reference to the Human Resource Department, Northern Oklahoma College, P.O.

Box 310, Tonkawa, OK 74653. EOE bj022114

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