WHAT’S HAPPENING AT NOC: TONKAWA, ENID AND STILLWATER Published by Northern Oklahoma College Public Information Office (May 16 - 23, 2014) Click on the item below to view it: Calendar of Events Upcoming events, save the dates NOC employees celebrating May birthdays New NOC Bookstore Website announced This week’s News Center Extra available now Enid Buzz – See the stars at NOC NOC summer work hours begin May 19 NOC Regent Dugger sworn in, Cowan reappointed and Dr. Evans rehired at May meeting Mount St. Mary hires Kellen McCoy as new boys basketball coach NOC Wilkin Hall rededicated and NOC Foundation gift announced at May 13 event QPR Suicide Gatekeeper Training set for May 22 at NOC Enid – Save the Date Linsenmeyer returns to coach Stillwater High Softball Chidester leads Jets’ renaissance Jets go for Series berth Oklahoma agencies spared mandatory cuts due to revenue woes NOC Enid wins regional Oklahoma higher education leaders hope to avoid budget cut Viewpoint with Gary Trennepohl: Earning degree a life-changing experience Lamb for sale - reserve yours by June 15 NOC awarded Aspen Prize for Excellence NOC boys’ basketball camp applications are now available NOC girls’ basketball camp applications are now available NOC‘s DMI Accepting Applications Chautauqua Teachers Institute set for June 16-21 in Enid; a professional development opportunity The Maverick and Red & Silver Review schedules and Facebook links Employment opportunities at NOC Back to the top
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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT NOC: TONKAWA, ENID AND STILLWATER
Published by Northern Oklahoma College Public Information Office
(May 16 - 23, 2014)
Click on the item below to view it:
Calendar of Events
Upcoming events, save the dates
NOC employees celebrating May birthdays
New NOC Bookstore Website announced
This week’s News Center Extra available now
Enid Buzz – See the stars at NOC
NOC summer work hours begin May 19
NOC Regent Dugger sworn in, Cowan reappointed and Dr. Evans rehired at May meeting
Mount St. Mary hires Kellen McCoy as new boys basketball coach
NOC Wilkin Hall rededicated and NOC Foundation gift announced at May 13 event
QPR Suicide Gatekeeper Training set for May 22 at NOC Enid – Save the Date
Linsenmeyer returns to coach Stillwater High Softball
Chidester leads Jets’ renaissance
Jets go for Series berth
Oklahoma agencies spared mandatory cuts due to revenue woes
NOC Enid wins regional
Oklahoma higher education leaders hope to avoid budget cut
Viewpoint with Gary Trennepohl: Earning degree a life-changing experience
Lamb for sale - reserve yours by June 15
NOC awarded Aspen Prize for Excellence
NOC boys’ basketball camp applications are now available
NOC girls’ basketball camp applications are now available
NOC‘s DMI Accepting Applications
Chautauqua Teachers Institute set for June 16-21 in Enid; a professional development opportunity
The Maverick and Red & Silver Review schedules and Facebook links
Employment opportunities at NOC
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Calendar of events
Friday, May 16
Tonkawa/Enid/Stillwater:
No classes but the offices are open
Enid:
Plains District Baseball Tournament - May 16 and 17, hosted by Region II champ, Jets vs. Hesston at 3 p.m. and Jets
vs. Longview at 6 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, May 17 & 18
Enid:
Baseball (NJCAA Plains District Tournament) –The survivors of Friday’s games advance to a 1 p.m. game Saturday. If
a second final is needed, it will be played at 1 p.m. Sunday. The winner of the NJCAA Plains District Baseball
Tournament will earn a bid into the NJCAA Division II World Series to be held at David Allen Memorial Ballpark May
24 - 31.
Monday, May 19
Tonkawa/Enid/Stillwater:
Begin summer office hours (May 19 - Aug. 1) - 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Mon. - Thur. and closed Fri.
Tuesday & Wednesday, May 20 & 21
Tonkawa/Enid/Stillwater:
No activities scheduled
Thursday, May 22
Enid: QPR Suicide Gatekeeper Training (NOC Enid) – Contact Milynda Wade for more information 580.628.6651
Friday, May 23
Tonkawa/Enid/Stillwater:
No classes and the offices are closed
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Upcoming Events Save the dates:
Baseball – May 24 through 31, NJCAA World Series, David Allen Memorial Ballpark, Enid, Okla.
Memorial Day, no classes and the offices are closed – May 26
No classes and the offices are closed – May 30
No classes and the offices are closed – June 6
Begin June 4-week classes – June 9
Final day to add June 4-week classes – June 10
Final day to drop June 4-week classes – June 11
No classes and the offices are closed – June 13
End E6/online classes and finals – June 19
No classes and the offices are closed – June 20
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.
Chidester leads Jets’ renaissance Bruce Campbell, Staff Writer Enid News and Eagle - May 14, 2014
ENID, Okla. — Jon Chidester was one of the few bright spots in a 17-39 season for Northern Oklahoma College Enid a year
ago, going 4-1 with a 4.04 ERA and a streak of 16 scoreless innings.
Chidester’s maturity and focused attitude on the mound are among the factors in the Jets’ winning the Region 2 tournament
and hosting the Plains District Tournament that starts Friday at David Allen Memorial Ballpark, with the winner advancing to
the junior college Division II World Series that opens May 24 in Enid.
He will bring a 7-4 record and 3.23 ERA into the tournament. He has struck out 64 batters in 78 innings while walking only
31 batters and allowing only two home runs.
“Time does wonders,’’ Chidester said. “A whole year gives you time to develop. I’m obviously throwing harder than I did
last year and I’m more wise. I know what to do in situations. I’ve learned from experience.’’
Chidester’s velocity has increased from 84 to 88 mph. He has a good breaking ball and changes speeds well.
“He throws three pitches that can get people out,’’ said Jets head coach Raydon Leaton. “The biggest difference between
this year and last year is that he competes so well. He’s matured a lot, which is what you expect from your freshman to
sophomore year.’’
Chidester steps it up a notch when there are runners on.
“I focus up when they get runners on,’’ Chidester said. “My job is not to let them score. I work hard to get outs.’’
Still, Chidester wins by being relaxed.
“I’m pretty laid back,’’ he said. “I don’t go and do a lot of stuff off the field. I’m an easy, happy-go-lucky guy. I’m sure
there are people who have different characteristics than me and still succeed, but this benefits me more.’’
While Chidester has more mustard on his fastball, he still wins with brains first. “You just can’t overpower people with the fastball,’’ he said. “You’ve got to know when to change speeds. Some people like
fastballs. With our team, if you throw us 88 mph, we’re going to pound it. You have to change speeds and keep them off balance.’’
His confidence on the mound has grown with the team.
“Last year, we found ways to lose,’’ Chidester said. “This year, we found ways to win. It’s a lot easier to pitch with a lead. I
definitely have more confidence this year. Our hitters have bailed us out some this year and we (the pitchers) have bailed them
out. When we put everything together, we’re hard to beat.’’
Chidester said sophomore leadership has been another key.
“I’m not a big-time leader by vocalization,’’ Chidester said, “but I do know that people look up to me on the team. I try to do
what I need to do, and hopefully, everybody else follows.’’ He has developed excellent chemistry with catcher Dillon Harp, whose strong right arm keeps base runners from stealing second.
“He makes me better than I am,’’ Chidester said. “I don’t think anyone has stolen on me this year. That gives me a lot of
confidence.’’
Pitching Coach Scott Mansfield calls the pitches for Chidester, who has the option of shaking him off.
“We’re on the same page,’’ he said
Chidester has already signed with NCAA Division II Southwestern Oklahoma State, which takes some pressure off him.
“That was a big thing for me,’’ Chidester said. “I struggled a little bit early, and one of the factors was stress. I was just
trying to do too much and trying to pitch too good to try to go somewhere. When I finally committed, it took some weight off
my shoulders. I’m having fun now.’’
He follows a long line of Jets to SWOSU, coached by Zach Saunders, assisted by ex-Jet Cole Stephens.
“It was a good fit for me,’’ Chidester said. “I like the coaches, and it’s a pitchers ballpark.’’
Chidester, a native of Rome, Texas, is one of several Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex players on the NOC Enid roster. He was
discovered by assistant coach Scott Mansfield playing in the Texas Sticks League there.
His summer teammates included current Jets Haden Johnson and Matt Kennewell, and he played against current teammate
Russ Colgan.
“I really had a good visit,’’ he said. “I liked the ballpark and everything paid off.’’
Chidester was not discouraged by the Jets’ disappointing 2013 season.
“We call last year a fluke,’’ Chidester said. “This year, we’re doing what we set out to do all along. We’re proving it now.
It’s a heck of a turnaround from last year. I’m happy, and I’m really excited where I’m at.’’
Leaton has not set his rotation for Friday’s games when NOC Enid plays Hesston (Kan.) at 3 and Longview (Maplewood,
Mo.) at 6. Chidester has two wins over Hesston this season.
The survivors advance to a 1 p.m. game Saturday. If a second final is needed, it will be played at 1 p.m. Sunday.
“It’s good that we have beaten them before, but that doesn’t matter if we don’t beat them now,’’ Chidester said. “We’re
confident, but we have to take care of business.
“It’s fine and dandy we won the Region, but we have to move past it. We have bigger things to accomplish. That (Region
championship) wasn’t our goal at the beginning of the season. Winning the World Series was.’’
Jets go for Series berth By Bruce Campbell, Staff Writer Enid News and Eagle - May 15, 2014
ENID, Okla. — What’s a good encore after two grand slams and eight RBI in a 30-12 rout of the defending national
champion (Murray State) in the Region 2 junior baseball finals Sunday?
For rightfielder Korbin Polston, it would be leading the 33-23 Northern Oklahoma College Enid Jets to a Plains District
championship over Kansas champion Hesston (27-20) and Longview (29-28) at David Allen Memorial Ballpark over the next
two days.
“We just need to play our game,’’ Polston said. “Nobody can beat us when we’re playing our game.’’
The Jets hit .460 as a team in outscoring opponents 49-25 at the Region 2 tournament. Polston hit .438 (7 of 16), raising his
average from .331 to .341.
Polston can’t remember a better day at the plate than he had Sunday.
“I never had two grand slams before,’’ Polston said. “It felt pretty good. It was one of those days when you’re in the zone,
plus the help of the wind. I’ve never been on a team that scored 30 runs before. It was pretty ridiculous.’’
Polston, who played on two state championship teams at Midwest City Carl Albert High School, has seen the Jets go from 17-38 last season to being just three wins away from the Division II Junior College World Series at David Allen beginning May 24.
“The difference is chemistry,’’ Polston said. “We know how to pick each other up. We can say stuff to each other and not
have people snap back and get mad. We have good chemistry. That’s the difference between a good team and a bad team. You
can have all the talent in the world, but if you don’t have chemistry, you won’t win.’’
Despite the team’s struggles, he never thought of leaving NOC Enid or abandoning his dream of a national championship.
“That’s why I came here,’’ Polston said. “Seasons like that happen. I love it here ... the indoor facility, the field we play on
(at David Allen) ... it’s awesome, it’s nicer than most colleges, period.’’
Expectations were high for Polston this season after he hit .372 with four homers and 48 RBI in 2013. His hitting picked up
in late season after being up and down.
“I had some pressure on me,’’ he said. “I was pretty frustrated when I wasn’t doing well, but it’s worked out well for us.
We’re winning games. That’s all that matters to me. I’m starting to hit well now, and I’m helping the team.”
Polston’s defense was never affected by his off-and-on hitting. He has not made an error this season, and has thrown out 11
base runners from his outfield post, including one in the championship game. Polston recently signed with Division II
Southwestern Oklahoma State, along with pitching teammates Jon Chidester, Austin Hilton, Kent Callison and Austin Hannum.
He chose the Bulldogs over a couple of Division I offers.
“It was the best offer that I got,’’ Polston said. “It’s close to home, and I have a couple of buddies going there. It takes a little
bit of pressure off.’’
Polston has been mentioned as a prospect for the major league amateur draft next month, but says he’ll probably be at
SWOSU. His focus today is on Hesston at 3 p.m. and Longview at 6. The survivors play at 1 p.m. Saturday. If a second final is
needed, it will be played at 1 p.m. Sunday.
The Jets were 2-1 against Hesston this season and did not play Longview. Hesston and Longview play at noon.
“We have worked our tails off to get here,’’ Polston said. “We didn’t play our best baseball when we played Hesston the
first time. Beating Murray like we did gave us some confidence. We just have to play our game.’’
The Jets will go with Chidester (7-4, 3.23 ERA) against Hesston and Hilton (4-2, 5.09 ERA) against Longview.
Chidester has two two-hitters against Hesston this season.
“We’re going to stick with our M.O.,’’ said Jets head coach Raydon Leaton. “We’re going to try to win two games
tomorrow and see where we’re at. We’re three wins away from another dogpile. They understand that.”
Longview swept a doubleheader from Hesston, 11-7 and 7-4 on April 6. . .
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Oklahoma agencies spared mandatory cuts due to revenue woes By BARBARA HOBEROCK, Tulsa World, The Oklahoman - 5/14/2014
OKLAHOMA CITY — The state’s General Revenue Fund collections for April were enough to avoid mandatory cuts to
state agencies.
“It was a make-or-break month, and we just barely made it,” Oklahoma Finance Secretary Preston Doerflinger said on
Tuesday.
“April collections needed to be within 95 percent of the estimate, or agencies would have had mandatory, across-the-board
budget reductions. April General Revenue Fund collections were down but came in at 98.4 percent of the estimate and are
sufficient to avoid forced budget reductions this month.”
General Revenue Fund collections in April brought in $690.5 million, 1.5 percent less than last year’s April collections and
$11.2 million, or 1.6 percent, below the official estimate. The Fiscal Year 2014 budget is based on the estimate.
Glen D. Johnson, chancellor of the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, welcomed the news. He said the system
has seen an increase in students and has several initiatives underway. Making cuts in the last two months of the fiscal year
would have been difficult, he said.
Mandatory budget reductions occur if the state declares a revenue failure, which occurs when year-to-date revenues are
below the estimate by more than 5 percent and cash flows are insufficient to make full monthly allocations to agencies for the
entire fiscal year.
“While we’re in the clear for now, an extremely weak May or June could still force a revenue failure later, since our reserves
are exhausted after operating below the estimate for much of the year,” Doerflinger said. “We still need a strong finish to the
year to keep the appropriated budget intact.”
Total income tax collections for April brought in $397.2 million, 7.1 percent less than last April.
Sales tax collections generated $164.9 million, 7.5 percent more than last April.
Gross production tax collections brought in $37.9 million, 10 percent more than last April.
Motor vehicle tax collections generated $24.2 million, 43.4 percent more than last April.
Other revenue collections were $66.3 million, 3.4 percent less than last April.
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NOC Enid wins regional
Enid News and Eagle - May 11, 2014
BARTLESVILLE, Okla. — Northern Oklahoma College Enid Sunday in the Region 2 tournament championship game gave
up 12 runs and committed five errors.
And beat defending national champion Murray State by 18 runs.
Tournament MVP Korbin Polston hit two grand slams and drove in a school-record eight runs and teammate Russ Colgan
hit two home runs and drove in seven runs as the Jets (35-21) completed an unbeaten run in the tournament by eliminating the
Aggies 30-12.
NOC Enid hit nine home runs in a 22-hit attack taking advantage of short fences and the wind blowing out.
“This was the first time in the three years we have been coming here where the wind was blowing out,’’ said Jets coach
Raydon Leaton. “The balls were jumping out left and right. You didn’t feel safe with a 19-11 lead because of that.’’
The Jets ended any mystery by scoring 12 runs in the sixth. Reliever Austin Hannum allowed only two runs in four innings
of relief to secure the victory.
“It was a lot of fun,’’ said Leaton about the Jets’ first regional championship since 2005. “It doesn’t get much better than
this.’’
The Jets will host the district tournament which begins Friday. They will play Hesston, Kan., and Longview, Mo., in a round
robin format Friday.
The survivors return Saturday. Game times have not been set.
“Now we have to regroup and be ready to go,’’ Leaton said. “Our goal this season wasn’t to win Region 2, but a national
championship. We have to get through the next phase.’’
If the Jets win district, they will be bound for the Division II World Series at David Allen Memorial Ballpark May 24-31.
Polston was joined on the all-tournament team by Colgan, Jerame Littell, Nick Yoning, Kory Floyd and Jon Chidester, the
winning pitcher in a 7-3 win over Redlands Friday.
NOC Enid scored 49 runs in its three games.
“We’re playing really well right now,’’ Leaton said. “We’re playing with a lot of confidence and, hopefully, that will carry
over into next weekend.’’
The Jets scored eight in the third, seven in the fourth, three in the third and 12 in the sixth.
Yoning and Floyd both hit two home runs Sunday. Yoning was 5-for-7 with three RBI. Floyd had two solo shots and scored
four runs. Littell was 3-for-5 with four RBI with a home run and double. He scored four runs.
Polston “was squaring up balls right and left,’’ Leaton said.
“He was hitting the snot out of the ball,’’ Leaton said. “All the guys, though, have to have good tournaments if you’re going
to win it. We had 22 hits. You have guys on base to have all those grand slams.’’
Murray State had tied the game with four runs in the fourth, they cut the lead to 18-11 with three runs in the sixth, but scored only once the rest of the way.
Winning pitcher Scotty Harvill hung in well early when the Jets were having defensive problems.
“We were kicking the ball around early, but Scotty hung in there and battled,’’ Leaton said. “Austin Hannum right the ship
just like you hope a third-year sophomore would do.’’
NOC girls’ basketball camp applications are now available Applications for the NOC Lady Mavs summer girls’ basketball camp are now being accepted, according to Northern
Oklahoma College Head Women’s Basketball Coach Greg Krause. Camp dates on the Tonkawa campus are June 2-4 for girls
entering Grades 1-3, June 8-13 for girls entering Grades 4-7 and July 6-11 for girls entering grades 8-12.
Krause said, “Air conditioned dorms house our campers. Two gyms are available, the main gym being air conditioned. Also,
a six-lane, Olympic-size indoor swimming pool is open for the campers’ use, and our college cafeteria provides meals.” Each
camper will receive a T-shirt and a regulation size camp basketball.
A brochure, schedule and application can be found on the NOC website www.noc.edu/lady-mav-basketball-camp.
The training includes mass drills and station drills. Team fast break offense skills will be taught, including work on floor
balance, filling lanes, court spacing, advancing the ball and proper shot selection. Competitions in one-on-one, two-on-two and
three-on-three drills, a free throw contest and league games are part of the daily schedule.
For more information contact Krause at 580.628.6733 or [email protected].
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NOC‘s DMI Accepting Applications The Digital Media Institute (DMI) at Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa is now accepting applications for the 2014-2015
school year. Applications can be downloaded at http://dmi.noc.edu
The DMI program focuses on specific methods used to transform ideas and concepts of digital media into creative digital
portfolios and demo reels that show the skills needed for today’s competitive employment environment. Currently, DMI
students are working on a project for a company that is producing a documentary on the sinking of the Sultana, the worst
maritime disaster in American history. They also created more than 30 short promotional segments for the 25th Anniversary of
Remington Park and for the 25th Running of the Oklahoma Derby.
According to Brad Matson, DMI director, “The DMI program is designed to examine the technologies and techniques
commonly used in animation and design. We offer a comprehensive curriculum that can help students gain digital design and
animation skills as well as experience in the real world production environment. ”
All students are immersed into the essentials of broadcast design, 2D and 3D animation, visual effects, digital filmmaking,
video production and interactive DVD authoring, thus gaining the basis for the specialized instruction within the DMI.
“Students will gain the skills necessary not only to work effectively in the existing areas of digital media production but to help
shape the future of technology as an employee as well,” Matson said.
DMI graduates will have the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate their ideas through the art of advanced
computer graphics in order to gain entry-level work or employment that could offer greater challenges in gaming, motion
graphics, visual effects and video/film production.
Job opportunities in the entertainment industry exist in video game asset creation, broadcast design, visual effects and digital
film. Other opportunities are in the fields of government, healthcare, military and industrial professions with simulations and
animations, advertising, communications and marketing, commercial spots, bumpers, rebranding, social media promotions,
station identity and corporate identity.
Also, openings exist in web design and development, including streaming media, nonlinear editing for video production and
digital films. Several companies contact Matson when they have a position to fill.
“CVW Media in Norman has six DMI graduates working for them,” Matson said. “Kevin Hanley, CEO of CVW Media,
loves the creativity and the work ethic of DMI students, so he hires some of my students every year. Digital Tutors, world-wide
leader in online media, currently has five graduates employed at the studio.”
Coursework in the Digital Media Animation and Design program includes 3D modeling, texturing, animation and
rendering in Autodesk’s award winning Maya, 3DS Max and Mudbox; motion graphics for broadcast and film with Adobe
Photoshop and After Effects; nonlinear digital video editing using Adobe Premiere Pro; designing and creating web sites for
showcasing student talents using Adobe’s Photoshop, Dreamweaver and Flash; and authoring DVD’s for student demo reels
with Adobe’s Encore and Audition.
Matson studied film making and video productions at the University of Oklahoma and has worked in the media field for the
past 26 years with TV studios, film companies, Digital Tutors, commercial work for Remington Park, RSI, AT&T and
Cingular. Employed at NOC for more than 13 years, he has received numerous awards and award nominations recognizing his
achievements in higher education.
In 2009 he received the prestigious 2009 DaVinci Fellow Award, given to college instructors for creative thinking in higher
education. He was acknowledged for his creative approach to video design and for giving students practical work experience
during their educational program based on his partnership with “Game=Life,” a video game production company founded by
Northern DMI graduate Adam Grantham. Through this partnership, DMI students contributed to a medicinal video game that
teaches how diabetics can maintain healthy blood sugar. For more information contact Matson at [email protected] or
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
Northern Oklahoma College, Human Resource Department, P.O. Box 310, Tonkawa, OK 74653. bj070313
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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
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include:
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
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
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.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
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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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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
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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include:
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
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: A minimum educational level of a Master’s degree; and one to two years related
experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
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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 Oklahoma College, P.O. Box 310, Tonkawa, OK 74653. EOE bj012814
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NORTHERN OKLAHOMA COLLEGE - 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include:
Building custodial maintenance in its entirety and Host special events; including set up and take down of tables and
chairs
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
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
experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
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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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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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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Language Arts adjunct instructors – Stillwater Northern Oklahoma College Stillwater is currently seeking Language Arts adjunct instructors for fall 2014. The teaching areas
are Introduction to Art, Philosophy, and Basic Composition. 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 bj032714
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Reading adjunct instructors – Stillwater Northern Oklahoma College Stillwater is currently seeking Reading adjunct instructors for fall 2014. 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,
Full-time nursing instructor - Enid Applications are being accepted by Northern Oklahoma College Enid 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 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 bj040414
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Business Division day and night ITV adjunct instructor for fall 2014 Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa is currently seeking an adjunct instructor for the Business Division for day and night
interactive television courses for the fall 2014 semester. Teaching areas include Financial and Managerial Accounting. A
minimum of a master’s degree and coursework focused in an accounting related field is required. Teaching experience or
professional experience in the accounting industry is preferred. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Applicants will need to submit an application form available on line at www.noc.edu, a letter of application, resumé, current
official transcripts, and three letters of professional reference to the Human Resource Department, Northern Oklahoma College,
P.O. Box 310, Tonkawa, OK 74653. EOE bj040414
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Adjunct instructors for Basic Composition and Composition I, daytime - Enid Northern Oklahoma College in Enid is seeking daytime adjunct instructors for Basic Composition and Composition I for the fall
2014 semester in the Language Arts Division. Applications will be taken until the positions are filled. Minimum requirements
are a bachelor’s degree, strong communication skills, and proficiency with computers. 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, transcripts, and three letters of professional reference to the Human Resource Department, Northern
Oklahoma College, P.O. Box 310, Tonkawa, OK 74653. EOE bj041514
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Adjunct instructor, Social Science Div., applied ethics, daytime – Enid
Northern Oklahoma College Enid is currently seeking a Daytime Adjunct Instructor for the Social Science Division. The teaching area is Applied Ethics. 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 on line at www.noc.edu, a letter of application, resumé, current official transcripts, and
three letters of professional reference to: Human Resource Department, Northern Oklahoma College, P.O. Box 310, Tonkawa,
OK 74653. EOE bj041614
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Adjunct instructors, Ag. Division, science and engineering, daytime and evening positions - Tonkawa Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa is seeking adjunct instructors for the fall 2014 semester in the Division of Agriculture,
Science and Engineering. Both day time and evening positions are available. Teaching areas include Anatomy & Physiology
and laboratory sections General Biology and Human Anatomy. Applications will be taken until the positions are filled.
Minimum requirement is a bachelor’s degree with at least 18 credit hours in biological science. 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
Full-time tenure track instructor, biological science – Enid Northern Oklahoma College Division of Agriculture, Science and Engineering is seeking a full-time, tenure-track instructor
for Biological Science to begin fall semester 2014. This position requires both teaching and advising responsibilities on the Enid
campus. Teaching areas include, but may not be restricted to, General Biology, Zoology, Human Anatomy, and Human
Physiology. An evening course may be considered part of the faculty member’s teaching responsibility. A successful applicant
will have a master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the biological sciences. Previous teaching experience is
preferred. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. 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 bj041714
Daytime Adjunct Instructor for the Social Science Division - Enid Northern Oklahoma College Enid is currently seeking a Daytime Adjunct Instructor for the Social Science
Division. The teaching area is American History and/or 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 on line at www.noc.edu, a letter of application, resumé,
current official transcripts, and three letters of professional reference to: Human Resource Department, Northern Oklahoma
College, P.O. Box 310, Tonkawa, OK 74653. EOE bj041714
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NORTHERN OKLAHOMA COLLEGE
Position Description - Enid campus
Position Title: Coordinator of Residence Life & Student Activities
Department: Student Affairs
Reports to: Dean of Students - Enid
SUMMARY: Reporting to the Dean of Students, the Coordinator of Residence Life and Student Activities will coordinate all
aspects of the Residence Life, Student Activities, Intramural, & Wellness Center programs on the Enid Campus.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include:
Provide leadership for a comprehensive residence life and student activities program that encourages student learning,
enhances the overall college experience, contributes to community building, and promotes leadership development;
Apply conflict resolution strategies, and meets and confers with students as necessary to address interpersonal conflicts and
facilitate agreeable outcomes.
Develop, promote, and coordinate and support residence life and student activities programs and services;
Plan, implement, support and supervise campus events and student organizations;
Coordinate and provide leadership for the campus Intramural Program;
Develop and implement a program of publicity and outreach activities to inform and involve students;
Assist with the coordination of major campus events such as New Student Orientation, Homecoming, Spring Fling, Concerts,
Graduation, etc.;
Develop and implement a program of events and activities to generate enthusiasm and attendance at athletic events;
Initiate Community Service programs and activities; train and Supervise Student employees;
Participate in the on-call rotating duty system and respond to crisis and emergency situations;
Provide support and management of the summer camps and conference residential program, and all summer residence hall
renovation projects; attend and supervise evening events for student activities and the intramural program
QUALIFICATIONS: This is a full-time (12 month) live-in position which manages the daily operations of an on-campus
residence hall program. The position is responsible to appropriately respond to issues and crises that arise in a sensitive, timely,
confidential and competent manner. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The position requires strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, and should have the ability to
manage multiple projects simultaneously, with a willingness to provide a high level of customer service.
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE: A minimum education level of Bachelor’s degree is required. CPR certification is
required. A Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, or related discipline is preferred. Prior
experience in Residence Life and/or Student Activities to include leadership development and mentoring is preferred.
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Full-time nursing instructor – all three campuses Applications are being accepted by Northern Oklahoma College for a full-time nursing instructor. Responsibilities may include
teaching at all 3 campuses. Med-Surg experience is essential. A minimum of an MS degree with a major in nursing or an MSN
degree is required with at least 2 years of full-time clinical experience. Duties begin fall 2014 semester. Instructors must have a
current unencumbered RN license and 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, PO Box 310, Tonkawa, OK 74653. EOE bj050714
Northern Oklahoma College Position Description - Tonkawa Campus
Position Title: GEAR UP College Liaison/ Coach Department: Enrollment Management & Registration; Reports to: Vice President for Enrollment Management FLSA Statue: Exempt
SUMMARY: The GEAR UP College Liaison/Coach will work with the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
(OSRHE)– a federally funded initiative aimed at early student awareness and readiness for college assisting the identified
GEAR UP Local Education Agencies (LEA's) 7th – 12th grade students in matriculation to Northern Oklahoma College. The
GEAR UP program specifically targets first generation college students/parents and minority students/parents. The College
Liaison/Coach will primarily assist and support the four specified LEA's students with college preparation and career goals and
options. In addition to working with the four specified high schools and their students, the College Liaison/Coach will work
with parents, high school counselors and administrators to inform them of specific college requirements, financial planning,
scholarships, and student support services. They will work with the Northern’s faculty advisors to identify academic options,
choose academic strategies, and help with student enrollment. The College Liaison/Coach will also act as a resource for
academic information, financial aid information and decision-making strategies once the student arrives on the campus. This
position will work with students from GEAR UP schools in the areas of identifying student support services that will aid in the
transition to college. The College Liaison will assist the college in tracking and understanding the perspective of a GEAR UP
student and will work to implement degree completion activities. The GEAR UP College Liaison/Coach will be expected to
work with each entity; GEAR UP schools, colleges, and students/parents in an effective, positive, and professional manner to
convey to a diverse constituency the features and benefits of a higher education degree.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include:
Represent GEAR UP at high schools, community colleges, events, and public functions to encourage enrollment of
students at Northern Oklahoma College.
Work as part of direct student services team in each LEA to develop and carry out a plan for preparing students for
success in college.
Serve as part of the LEA GEAR UP advisory/evaluation team and assist GEAR UP students with making college/career
plans and actively seek to build relationships with schools, students’ parents and communities to promote higher
education and build support for student success.
Provide continual transitioning and academic support for GEAR UP students during their higher education process.
Schedule and pre-plan GEAR UP high school college day visits on campus.
Conduct campus tours and conference with GEAR UP students and parents whenever they visit the college campus.
Communicate admission policies to GEAR UP students, parents, school administrators, counselors, and teachers.
Evaluate high schools transcripts to determine eligibility for admission to Northern or other institutions of higher
education.
Assist with the GEAR UP students specified college admission, financial aid, student support and academic process.
Develop and maintain tracking system for GEAR UP schools' graduating seniors, who are full-time and part-time
students and develop intervention strategies to assist GEAR UP students with college success and completion.
Work with instructors to provide and support GEAR UP students.
Work with college administrators to identify students at-risk for non-completion of their degree or for students who have
completed significant hours with no degree and Work with targeted GEAR UP students on degree completion activities.
Other duties as assigned by the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management.
QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working with high school and/or college age students. Must have clear understanding of the
needs of GEAR UP qualified students and a knowledge of college services including financial aid, degree completion activities
and academic support programs, Candidate must demonstrate ability to use independent judgment and also show organizational,
communication and leadership skills. Candidate must be skilled at delivering presentations to both small and large
groups. Successful candidate must provide a cellular telephone for work-related activities and be willing to travel.
EDUCATIONS and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline, as well experience working with high school
and/or college age students. Candidate must have a high degree of familiarity with GEAR UP, knowledge of Northern’s
requirements, programs, and degrees. A candidate who is familiar with the region where GEAR UP schools are located will be
a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Application review will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. Applicants will need to submit an
application form available online at www.noc.edu, a letter of application, resume, transcripts, and three letters of professional
reference to Northern Oklahoma College, Human Resource Department, P.O. Box 310, Tonkawa, OK 74653. EOE bj051214
Information & Instructional Technology Technician, part-time, 25 hours/week, - Enid campus Northern Oklahoma College is accepting applications for a part-time, 25 hours/week, Information & Instructional Technology
Technician for the Enid campus. The position duties include technical assistant for ITV classrooms, IT support for multimedia
classrooms and computer labs. The Technician’s other responsibilities include assisting in troubleshooting, repairing and
installing all computer systems for faculty, staff, classrooms and library. Position also may include other duties and
responsibilities as assigned. A minimum of an associate degree; or one to two year related experience; or equivalent
combination of education and experience is required. Application review begins immediately, and applications will be accepted
until the position is filled. 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 Northern Oklahoma College,
Human Resources, P.O. Box 310, Tonkawa, OK 74653. EOE bj051214
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