- Mailing Address
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2501 N Blackwelder
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73106 - Phone
- (405) 208-5050
- Email address
- ocuauditions.okcu.edu
- Website
- https://www.okcu.edu/
- School Information
- Oklahoma City University was founded in 1904. "Oklahoma City University prepares all learners to Create, Lead, and Serve. We provide a diverse, inclusive culture committed to producing graduates who think critically and innovatively, communicate effectively, and use their knowledge and talents to make a local and global impact" (Source: https://www.okcu.edu/main/about/mission). The total undergraduate enrollment is over 1,700 students and a total graduate enrollment of 600 students. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The school offers over 70 undergraduate degrees and over 20 graduate degrees.
- General Information
- OCU has hired a new vice president for diversity and inclusion. In addition, the school incorporates DEI into several courses. Further diversity initiatives are in development. See developments below:
Activity
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Resources
The OCU library offers the link to a "Whiteness and Education" database which includes "critical discussions of White racism, Whity identity, privilege, power, and intersectionality."
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Symbolic Actions
OCU states that it is "committed to doing the work to create spaces that are diverse, equitable, inclusive, and reflect our position of leadership in the community."
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Resources
The OCU School of Law's library offers a resource on "How to Be an Anti-Racist Educator" which features an interview of Ibram X. Kendi.
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Curriculum Changes and Requirements
In September 2019, the president released a statement saying that she intends to incorporate diversity initiatives.
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Resources
The university has an Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion which hosts events and programs.
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Curriculum Changes and Requirements
OCU's School of Law states that it "fosters an inclusive environment that engages faculty, students, staff, and administration in a commitment to equity, social justice, and intercultural awareness both inside and outside of the classroom."
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Anti-Racism, Bias, and Diversity Training
On March 26, 2020, OCU announced that the school has appointed Talia Carroll as the vice president for diversity and inclusion. Carroll will work to " guide, develop, enhance and implement diversity and inclusion programming, training and other initiatives." In addition, "she will also identify and build new community engagement opportunities."
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Symbolic Actions
OCU's School of Theatre states that it is "committed to its ongoing efforts to create and maintain a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive culture and environment for our community."
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