TONKAWA — The Northern Oklahoma College Board of Regents approved an external audit report at its February meeting last Wednesday in Tonkawa.
Anita Simpson, vice president for financial affairs, said the audit revealed “no weaknesses, discrepancies, or findings.”
President Diana Morris said the college is proud of its strong financial oversight.
“I am grateful for Vice President Simpson’s exceptional financial leadership – her team’s diligence and integrity are instrumental in NOC receiving this clean audit,” she said.
In administrative updates, Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Shelley Mencacci reported that two recent events at the NOC Enid Bert and Janice Mackie Planetarium drew a total of 138 visitors.
“We are always excited when our Enid campus and community visit our campus and participate in our events,” she said. “We plan to provide more opportunities this spring.”
Vice President for Development and Community Relations Sheri Snyder said NOC finished the year with $918,000 in donations to the NOC Foundation. She added that donor support remains strong.
“The McKenzie Scott donation has not affected giving to the foundation,” Snyder said. “That shows the consistent support of our donors and it is much appreciated.”
Jeremy Hise, vice president for Enid, reported on the new Athletic Training Education Center at NOC Enid.
“Progress on the Athletic Training Education Center at Failing Field continues,” he said. “The bid process is underway and we hope to begin construction later this spring.”
Vice President for Enrollment Management Dr. Rick Edgington reported that spring enrollment is down about 1%, with one more enrollment opportunity remaining this semester.
Simpson also said deferred maintenance funding from the state continues to support several campus projects.
“These aren’t glamorous projects,” she said. “But they will help fund roofs, concrete, flooring and paint to keep our campuses maintained.”
Morris reported on behalf of Marsh Howard, vice president for Stillwater, noting that Howard was representing NOC at the state Capitol for Stillwater Day. She also said NOC has updated the memorandum of understanding with Oklahoma State University for the Gateway Program.
Vice President for Student Affairs Jason Johnson reported that seven men’s wrestlers have qualified for the national tournament and will be joined by 14 women in Council Bluffs, Iowa, March 6-7.
The next Board of Regents meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, at NOC Stillwater in the Brown Board Room.
Northern Oklahoma College, the state’s first public two-year community college, is a multi-campus, land-grant institution that provides high quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities and services.
NOC serves nearly 3,100 students through the home campus in Tonkawa, Enid, and NOC/OSU Gateway Program in Stillwater, and the University Center in Ponca City. Of these students about 80% receive financial aid and/or scholarships. 75% of NOC students complete their degree with zero debt.
The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers associate degrees in three general areas: Arts, Science and Applied Science; the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs; and the Accreditation Commission for Education and Nursing.
For more information about Northern Oklahoma College please call (580) 628-6208 or visit the NOC website at www.noc.edu.
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