President's Report 2006 - Rose State College

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we value s e r v i c e Above: Kids College sponsored by Continuing Education continues to grow each summer. Below: A blood drive sponsored by the Student Senate brought in 234 participants. We Value Service Through teamwork on campus and in partnership with the communities served, the institution strives to improve the quality of life in an urban setting by offering programs and services based on the needs of students and citizens and designed for measurability improving the aesthetic, physical, economic, social, political and intellectual environment. RSC Hosts Relay for Life The 11th annual Eastern Oklahoma County Relay For Life moved to the Rose State College Campus. The College had six teams of students and employees participating in the event on May 12 and 13, 2006. Students Active on Campus The Student Senate raised $7,657 for the American Red Cross to help Hurricane Katrina victims. The Student Senate and RSC Clubs hosted the annual Halloween Festival for more than 1,200 visitors. A blood drive sponsored by the Student Senate attracted 234 individuals donating to the Oklahoma Blood Institute. The annual Christmas Party for the adopted schools, Telstar and Willow Brook, continues to be outstanding. With the assistance of the Student Senate, President’s Leadership Class, Legacy Scholars, Ambassadors and student club leaders, the event provided gifts to 150 students. With the assistance of faculty, staff and advisors, 30 clubs were chartered or rechartered during 2005. Fourteen clubs participated in Global Oklahoma by providing and staffing booths or providing volunteers. In addition, eight clubs participated in Intercultural Day that helps promote diversity to the campus. Students Provide Tutoring Thirty-eight students assisted the adopted schools, Willow Brook and Telstar, serving as reading tutors, largely sponsored through the use of Federal Work Study funds. Those students provided in excess of 15,000 hours of tutoring. 14 Rose State College President’s Report to the Community | 2005-2006
RSC Involved in Summit Rose State College and Tinker Air Force Base developed the Tinker Technology Fair in 2002. Five years later, the event has evolved into a dynamic world class event featuring nationally prominent speakers and exhibitors representing every facet of the defense aerospace industry. Now called the Oklahoma Aerospace Summit and Expo, the 2006 event was sponsored by Rose State College, Lieutenant Governor Mary Fallin, Tinker Air Force Base and the Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce. Held in the Cox Convention Center, approximately 1,500 attended this year’s event. The Corporate Relations and Workforce Education division serves as the College’s representative. Dr. James J. Cook served as the co-emcee with Lt. Governor Fallin. Theatre Provides Events The Communications Center Performing Arts Theatre continues to serve eastern Oklahoma County by providing cultural events through the Rose State Live! series as well as was a site for many entertainment events. Rose State Live! played host to Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and the Golden Dragon Acrobats. More than 70,000 attended events in the Performing Arts Theatre. HPER Assists Swimmers The Health, Physical Education and Recreation Programs enroll senior citizens and members of the community in credit programs and non-credit exercise classes. Approximately 600 seniors attend classes in the Aquatic Center. Over 210 individuals from Regional Physical Therapy utilize the pool each year. Thirty to 40 Special Eagles of Del City High School’s special education classes use the center to train for Special Olympics. Continuing Education and Community Services utilizes the Aquatic Center for Kids College. Eight high school swim meets were held at the center with students from 15 different schools. Health Fair Serves Area The 13th Annual Health (previously Heart) Fair 2006 was a comprehensive health fair sponsored by Rose State College and Midwest Regional Medical Center. Free total cholesterol and HDL screening and glucose testing were provided to 170 individuals. A total of 38 volunteers donated their time and energy. Community participation was estimated at 400. Visual Arts Series The Communications Center Lobby housed several art exhibitions by students, faculty, staff, senior adults and local and regional artists. Left: The Atkinson Heritage Center serves as a meeting place for RSC and community meetings and workshops. Right: The Golden Dragon Acrobats appeared for the Rose State Live! series. 15
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