Director wins Robert P. Todd Award

At this year’s employee convocation, the Robert P. Todd Leadership Award went to Mathematics Director Tamara Carter.

Established in 2006, the award recognizes employees who demonstrate outstanding leadership in their work, according to college officials.

The award is named after former OCCC President Robert P. Todd, who died in December 2005.

“I am so honored to receive this award,” Carter said. “There are so many great leaders on this campus. It’s great to be recognized.”

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Honor goes to Facilities leader

John Mullins, Building and Campus Service crew leader for Facilities Management, is the latest recipient of the Elven Gray award.

The award recognizes employees who go above and beyond their regular duties, someone who has an uplifting attitude, and someone who is devoted to the college and its students and employees, according to a handout describing the awards.

Chris Snow, Facilities Management assistant director, said Mullins is an exceptional employee.

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Student Life to offer free tacos beginning at noon today

Students looking for a quick pick-me-up in between classes can stop by the College Union today for a free taco.

Starting at noon today in the union foyer, Student Life will be handing out free tacos to students, said Darin Behara, Student Life director.

In addition to tacos, Behara said, students will also receive promotional information about upcoming Student Life events, such as the Brown Bag lecture series.

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Welcome Week to greet fall students

Faculty, staff and new and current students are encouraged to participate in the college’s Opening Day event 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 21 in the Main Building, First Year and Student Life Programs Coordinator Stephanie Baird said.

“Students can come to a family-friendly event where we give away door prizes and refreshments, but they can mainly learn about what their new campus has to offer,” Baird said.

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New student orientation sections added

An increase in enrollment numbers has caused the college to schedule a larger number of New Student Orientation sessions than ever before, said First Year and Student Life Programs Coordinator Stephanie Baird.

Baird said the sessions, which are two-hour non-credit courses where students learn about OCCC, have increased to 37 sections from 32 since April.

The sessions end Aug. 25.

“Last year there were usually about 28 students in a session, and we ran 32 sessions which is almost 900 people,” she said.

“Now the sections are serving many more new students because of the enrollment rise.”

Baird said class sizes are relatively small so students can have a better connection with each other and ask questions.

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Retreat to focus on leadership, networking

Student Life will hold its annual clubs and organizations retreat Aug. 13 to 15 at Quartz Mountain Resort in Lone Grove, Okla., said Darin Behara, Student Life director. Anyone is welcome to participate.

The retreat will offer instruction about leadership skills to students and faculty, and help everyone connect and network with each other before the upcoming fall semester, Behara said.

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