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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 . . .  read more

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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 . . .  read more

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“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 . . .  read more

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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 . . .  read more

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Office Air Quality

Brent Miller, director of Risk Management and Safety Operations

We spend the majority of our lives in indoor environments. If you think about it, out of 24 hours in a day, you are probably spending over 20 hours inside. So, the quality of these inside environments can really affect our health in adverse ways if we don’t actively participate in making them better.

Here is a list of things you can do to promote . . .  read more

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Voya Financials’ Five Tips for September

  1. If you are considering buying life insurance, ask about rate banding, many carriers have discounted prices per $1,000 of coverage as your coverage applied for increases to different thresholds.
  • The majority of homeowner losses are caused by water damage.  One area of loss prevention that can easily be checked is your washing machines hoses.

  • You spend a lot of time making money! Once a year commit to
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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 . . .  read more

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Deer Oaks EAP 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.