President's Report 2006 - Rose State College

president’s message
On behalf of the regents, faculty, staff, and students of Rose State College, I am pleased
to present this report of the many College activities and initiatives occurring between
July 1, 2005, and June 30, 2006.
It was an incredibly active year marked by significant events that impact the campus
landscape and the ability of the College to better serve its mission and functions. Visually
and programmatically, three construction projects began this year will have dramatic and
long-term effects on the diversity and quality of College services. The University Center
that will house upper-division coursework from the University of Central Oklahoma
will offer local residents an opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree while staying close
to home and work. The new Professional Training and Education Center, on which
ground was broken June 15, 2006, will greatly expand educational opportunities for
our workforce. And, the new Health Sciences Center, now in the architectural design
phase, will soon provide a modern learning environment for our outstanding health
sciences programs.
Having retired from the presidency at the end of this fiscal year 2006, this is my final
Report to the Community. I am thankful that during my tenure as president I had such
talented and dedicated regents and colleagues at my side. Together, we shared a vision
of making RSC one of the premier two-year colleges in America. The contents of this
Report illustrates that our actions have been true to that noble vision.
Dr. James J. Cook
President, Rose State College