Brad Gordon

The meeting includes an agenda for reviewing and potentially taking action on several institutional matters. Key discussion topics involve the review of the monthly financial report, consideration of monthly purchases, approval of monthly allocations, and authorization of surplus property. Additionally, the agenda covers administrative and presidential updates, reports on personnel actions and a dental hygiene program, and allows for the discussion of new business that may arise.

The meeting agenda for the Northern Oklahoma College Board of Regents includes several discussion and action items. Key board actions include consideration and potential approval of the minutes from the previous regular meeting (December 17, 2025) and the Special Meeting/Strategic Planning Retreat (January 28, 2026). The board will also address a Resolution Supporting the Current Law on Guns on Campus. Financial matters on the agenda include approval for the FY2027 Academic Service Fees, the FY2025 External Audit Report, the monthly financial report, monthly purchases, and monthly allocations. Other items include consideration of surplus property, administrators' updates, the President's Update, and Regents' Comments.

The meeting agenda includes standard opening procedures such as calling to order and recitation of the Northern Oklahoma College Mission Statement, followed by a public comments section. Key action items involve consideration and potential approval of the FY2027 Academic Service Fee Request, the monthly financial report, monthly purchases, and surplus property. A significant discussion point is the consideration for reinstating Competitive Cheer as an Intercollegiate sport on both the Tonkawa and Enid campuses, effective for the 2026-2027 academic year. Informational items include administrators' updates, the President's Update, and reports on Personnel Actions, Concurrent Enrollment, and the Strategic Plan Update. The agenda concludes with new business and announcement of items for the next agenda, including a Special Meeting for the Northern Oklahoma College Foundation, Inc. Strategic Planning Retreat.

The assessment plan for Northern Oklahoma College focuses on maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment, promoting student engagement, encouraging respect for diversity, and supporting student development. Key strategies include tracking crime incidents, offering wellness classes, providing cultural awareness workshops, and enhancing residential life programs. The plan also emphasizes improving recruitment and admission processes, aligning curriculum with workforce needs, and supporting faculty development to enhance teaching strategies and student outcomes.

The 2019-2025 NOC Strategic Plan focuses on enhancing student quality of life through renovations, improved access to resources, and revamped orientation programs. It aims to improve recruitment, retention, and marketing efforts by developing new advising models, strengthening partnerships with four-year institutions, and increasing community involvement. The plan also prioritizes employee quality of life and professional development by identifying local business discounts, offering flexible scheduling, and providing equitable professional development options. Additionally, it seeks to increase revenue streams through grant identification, tribal partnerships, and updated donor wish lists, supporting student services and institutional growth.