DR. TERRY BRITTON - Rose State College

.llThe Rose State College Faculty/Staff NewsletterSeptember 2007 - Volume 7INAUGURATION OF RSC’S 6TH PRESIDENT:DR. TERRY BRITTONProviding hope and dignity to students is not only what PresidentTerry Britton believes it’s what he lives. In 1961 when he graduatedfrom high school he viewed college as his way of moving up and out ofAnadarko.“I received a $100 scholarship from The Lion’s Club and was the first inmy family to attend college,” said Britton.He holds a bachelor’s in English from Southwestern Oklahoma StateUniversity and a master’s and a doctorate in English Literature from theUniversity of Oklahoma. When he was hired by RSC 35 years ago he sayshe never dreamed of being the college president.“Those first five months of being president are a blur. I was too busytrying to absorb everything that I didn’t enjoy it. Now I’m having a lot offun. I’ve realized I can’t do things the way Jim Cook did it or the way LarryNutter did it. To be successful, I have to do it my own way,” said Britton.Britton’s goals as president include:• Strengthening the liberal arts degree so it will be easier for RSCstudents to transfer• Add and strengthen the associate of applied sciences degree• Strengthen training and outreach to the corporate sector• Provide art instruction and cultural experiences for the communityand to promote RSC as a center for the artsBritton credits his success at RSC to being open to change and newideas. He believes in the comprehensive community college. That we canserve, not only enrolled students, but the community in so many different ways. “My philosophy is to be willing to serve andthis college has given me the opportunity to do that. We serve a population who in many cases has failed a number of times.Rose State College provides hope for those people so they will advance,” said Britton.Tree planting CeremonyTuesday, September 11 at 12 p.m.Campus MallINAUGURAL EVENTSInauguration of Dr. Terry D. BrittonThursday, September 13 at 3 p.m.Rose State College Communications Center“Through the Years at RSC”

BUILDING OUR COMHEALTH SCIENCES CENTER GROUNDBREAKINGRose State College held a groundbreaking ceremony inmid-August as construction began for the long awaited $9.09million Health Sciences Center.“We are not building a new facility in order to createquality allied health programs, but that our quality programsneed a new and improved home to match already existingmerit,” said President Terry Britton.The 47,000-square foot facility will offer students in thehealth sciences division the most current technologically advancedtraining and educational opportunities. The one storybuilding features clinical labs, classrooms, conference rooms,computer labs and offices.Governor Brad Henry spoke at the ceremony and saidthe groundbreaking symbolizes growth at RSC and is fittingduring Oklahoma’s centennial year.“Healthcare is an incredible boost to Oklahoma’s economy.And this facility will relieve the shortage of healthcareprofessionals we now experience. The building will rise fromthe ground and will make a difference in the lives of Oklahomansfor generations to come,” said Henry.The project is funded through the Higher Education CapitolBond Issue of 2005. Oklahoma State System of Higher EducationChancellor Glen Johnson thanked President EmeritusJames Cook for pushing the issue through the legislature.“Our students deserve this building and without ourlegislature we would not be here today. This is part of a statewide priority that shows the importance of higher education,”added Johnson.The construction site is located on the north side of theI-40 access road and Watts Drive. Construction on the facilityis scheduled to be completed by fall 2008.Governor Brad Henry spoke at the Health Sciences Groundbreakingheld August 16.Rose State College broke ground on its 47,000-square foot HealthSciences Center on August 16. Pictured from left to right are: Dr. GlenJohnson; Dr. James Cook; Gov. Brad Henry; President Terry Brittonand Regent Joe Cole.RSC RADIOLOGIC PROGRAMMEETS MAXIMUM STANDARDSThe Rose State College Radiologic Technology Programhas been awarded accreditation for eight years after a visitfrom the Joint Review Committee on Education in RadiologicTechnology (JRCERT).“We are thrilled with the review,” said Jonnye Griffin,Program Director. “This is the highest accreditation that Ihave ever received in a program. Accreditation status assuresthe public and medical institutions that our students are wellprepared for the work force. It also assures RSC students thatthey are getting a great education.”The maximum award of accreditation for eight yearswas based on a two-day review in September 2006. Thereview team examined the Radiologic Technology Programto determine if nine specific standards were being met. Thestandards included safety, fiscal responsibility and programintegrity. Members of the review team spoke with studentsand faculty and visited clinical sites.LOVEGROVE HONOREDThe Chickasaw Nation recently honored Professor Dr.Michael Lovegrove for donating boxes of historical documents tothe tribe. The collection included copies of research materials Dr.Lovegrove used for his dissertation on Douglas H. Johnston, thelongstanding Governor of the Chickasaw Nation. Pictured with Dr.Lovegrove are Jeannie Barbour (left) and Dr. Amanda Cobb, both withthe Chickasaw Nation.