The Central community is invited to this year’s Annual Years of Service Celebration 1:30 -3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30 in Nigh University Center Grand Ballrooms. The event is an opportunity to celebrate faculty and staff who have milestone anniversaries this year—10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years of service. Campus is invited to join in person or virtually; . . .
Broncho Brags
Kudos to Beverly Hamilton, administrative assistant for the Department of Dance, for quick thinking and decisive action in helping during a recent emergency medical situation. Beverly was instrumental in the smooth coordination between UCO PD and emergency responders. Beverly’s actions and composure were exemplary of the university’s values, . . .
Shop Central at UCO
The goal of Shop Central is to encourage UCO students, alumni and employees to find new and unique local spots while supporting the Edmond and Oklahoma City metro communities. The best part? These businesses are offering you an exclusive discount or special offer. Just present your UCO ID to any of the participating vendors to receive your discount . . .
Voya Financials’ Five Tips for October
- How much do you need to save today to have sufficient income in retirement? Voya has a tool that can help you answer that question – even if you don’t have a Voya account. Go online to get help from Voya.
Dear Oaks Monthly Newsletter
All UCO faculty and staff have access to the EAP through Deer Oaks. The EAP provides free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, prevention, and education services for you, dependents living at home or elsewhere, and anyone who lives in your household. View the monthly newsletter on the Hub.
The Broncho Beat – September 2023 Issue
Feature Story: UCO Establishes Sustainability Center With Focus on Environmental, Economic, and Social Sustainability
David Farias, coordinator of Student Engagement & Success
This past spring, the Division of Academic Affairs approved the charter of the University of Central Oklahoma Sustainability Center (UCOSC) and established LAN 130 as its residence. The UCOSC mission is to empower and inspire students, faculty, staff, and the community to create a more environmentally sustainable world. What does that mean? It depends . . .
Get-To-Know a Broncho
Todd G. Lamb, President of University of Central Oklahoma
What is your background?
I was born and raised in Enid, Oklahoma. I now live in Cashion with my wife, UCO’s First Lady, Monica. We have two children, a daughter who is a sophomore in college and a son who is pursuing a graduate degree at West Virginia University.
I attended Louisiana Tech University on a football scholarship and, after transferring, I graduated from . . .
“Clear is Kind”: UCO Updates Corrective Action Guidelines to Promote Accountability and Growth
Erika Cerda, associate vice president for Human Resources
If there is one axiom that I could encourage all leaders to remember, it’s this: clear is kind. As a leader, it’s incumbent on you to serve those you lead by having the conversations that you need to have when you need to have them.
This is true when it comes to recognition and reward. It’s also true when it comes to tougher conversations on . . .
Coming Soon – Open Enrollment
Sydney Wood, director of Benefits
We’re getting closer to everyone’s favorite time of the year—Open Enrollment! More detailed information and communication will be forthcoming in September and October, but make sure to save the date for October 16th through October 27th to make your 2024 insurance elections. As a reminder, the university engages in an . . .