2018 Annual Report - DEGREES OF PROGRESS - THE STATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN OKLAHOMA - Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

Oct 15, 2026

2018 Annual Report “Degrees of Progress” presents the state system of higher education in Oklahoma under the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. It outlines the role of the State Regents, summarizes responsibilities for academic standards, degrees, allocations, tuition and fees, and key programs including OneNet and the Oklahoma College Assistance Program. It also documents findings and recommendations from the Future of Higher Education Task Force, with a strong focus on affordability, accessibility, enrollment, outcomes, degrees conferred, and financial aid.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages48

Reading Time2 h 1 min

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Role of the State Regents

Higher Education Update

Strategic Direction

Higher Education in Oklahoma

Affordability

Enrollment

Outcomes

Degrees Conferred

Academics

Complete College America

Reach Higher

Endowed Chairs

Scholars for Excellence in Child Care

Study Abroad

Temporary Assistance to Needy Families

Degree Programs

Financial Aid

Oklahoma’s Promise

Other Financial Aid

Student Preparation

Economic Development

Fiscal

Revenue

Tuition

College Costs

Institutional Highlights

Cameron University

Carl Albert State College

Connors State College

East Central University

Eastern O

2018 | Annual Report DEGREES OF PROGRESS THE STATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN OKLAHOMA OKLAHOMA STATE REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION Secretary Andrew W.“Andy” Lester Edmond Justice Steven W. Taylor McAlester Chairman Joseph L. Parker Jr. Tulsa Assistant Secretary Jefrey W. Hickman Fairview Michael C. Turpen Oklahoma City Vice Chair Ann Holloway Ardmore Jay Helm Tulsa Dr. Ronald H. White Oklahoma City General Toney Stricklin Lawton Chancellor Glen D. Johnson Oklahoma City Cover photos courtesy of Redlands Community College, University of Oklahoma and University of Central Oklahoma. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other federal laws and regulations, do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, handicap or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid and educational services. This publication, printed by the University of Oklahoma Printing Services, is issued by the State Regents as authorized by 70 O.S. 2001, Section 3206. 450 copies have been printed at a cost of approximately $3,245 . Copies have been deposited with the Publications Clearinghouse of the Oklahoma Department of Libraries. This publication was produced in July 2019. ROLE OF THE STATE REGENTS Regent Jay Helm, 2018-19 Chair Oklahoma’s constitutional state system of higher education was created in 1941 by a vote of the people. The State Regents fulfill a variety of responsibilities, including prescribing academic standards of higher education, determining functions and courses of study at state colleges and universities, and granting degrees. The State Regents approve allocations for each public college and university, as well as tuition and fees within the limits set by the Oklahoma Legislature, and manage numerous scholarships and special programs. Additionally, the State Regents operate OneNet, the state’s advanced data network for education and government. The State Regents also manage the Oklahoma College Assistance Program, which provides important college access, borrower education and default prevention programs and services that support students and the financial aid community. Although the State Regents are the coordinating board of control for all institutions in the Oklahoma state system of higher education, governing boards of regents and boards of trustees are responsible for the operation and management of each state system institution and higher education program. In 2018, following 10 months of concentrated work, the State Regents’ Task Force on the Future of Higher Education issued the Report on the Future of Higher Education. Formed in March 2017, the Task Force was tasked to comprehensively evaluate the productivity, structure and performance of the state system of higher education. The report outlines the Task Force’s assessment process and offers bold recommendations to boost innovation, embrace emerging technologies, and implement administrative efficiencies to maximize limited resources throughout the state system. Moving forward, the State Regents remain completely committed to maintaining the accessibility and affordability of public higher education for all Oklahomans and increasing the number of college graduates to provide the educated workforce our state requires to be competitive in a dynamic, global economy. Jay Helm, 2018-19 Chair TABLE OF CONTENTS Role of the State Regents ............................................ 3 Higher Education Update............................................. 4 Strategic Direction........................................................ 6 Higher Education in Oklahoma ................................... 9 A

FAQs

What is the purpose of the “Role of the State Regents” section in the report?

It describes how the Oklahoma State Regents fulfill responsibilities such as prescribing academic standards, determining functions and course offerings, granting degrees, and approving allocations, tuition, and fees.

What additional work did the State Regents’ Task Force complete in 2018-19?

The Task Force evaluated the productivity, structure, and performance of Oklahoma’s higher education system and issued a report with recommendations to boost innovation, adopt emerging technologies, and improve administrative efficiencies.

Which areas does the report cover regarding student support and program outcomes?

It includes affordability and enrollment, outcomes and degrees conferred, academic initiatives, and multiple forms of financial aid such as Oklahoma’s Promise and other financial aid programs.

Oct 15, 2026

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