President's Report 2006 - Rose State College

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.
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