Highlights
President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
The President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching is presented during the spring of each year to a full-time faculty member who exemplifies teaching excellence. The office of the Vice President for Academix Affairs administers the process of receiving nominees and developing recommendations to the President. Faculty members, current and former students, and staff members can nominate. Nomination forms can be found at www.occc.edu/institutionalcommittees, and by clicking on President’s Award for Excellence. Nominations are due April 4. For more information, contact Brenda Harrison, Academic Affairs associate vice president, at 405-682-7534, or e-mail bharrison@occc.edu.
Degree Check it Out
A Degree Check it Out will be held 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 8 and 9, across from the Communications Lab on the first floor of the Main Building. For more information, call Katie Kennedy, graduation adviser, at 405-682-7537.
Free income tax assistance on campus
Drop by and receive free income tax preparation assistance between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. through April 15 at the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance booth across from Student Life. Bring your W-2’s, 1099 tax forms, Social Security cards for all members of the household, a photo ID card, a copy of last year’s return and any information concerning other income as well as information for deductions or credits.
Tuition fee waivers
Tuition fee waivers are available through April 20 in the Financial Aid office, located on the first floor of the Main Building. For more information, call June Water, Financial Aid assistant, at 405-682-7524.
Cultural Arts Series Spring 2fer Offer
There are 20 2fers — two tickets for the price of one — available on a first-come, first-served basis from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Cultural Arts Series ticket office located in the Office of Cultural Programs, Main Building Room 1G1. If you have questions, call 405-682-7579.
Student newspaper seeks work-study
The Pioneer student newspaper has an opening for a qualified work-study student employee to serve as circulation manager. The job entails picking up the newspaper from the Edmond printer on Friday, so a valid driver’s license is required. For more information, or to apply for the position, please contact Pioneer Lab Director Ronna Austin at 405-682-1611, ext. 7307.
OCCC medical billing and coding classes
In an effort to meet the demands of the growing medical and health care industry, OCCC now offers classes in Medical Billing and Coding. For more information, visit www.occc.edu/corporatelearning.
Hightlight submissions have a 5 p.m. deadline every Tuesday for consideration of inclusion in the next issue. Highlight forms can be picked up in the Pioneer office, located on the second floor of the Main Building, across from the elevator.
