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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT NOC: TONKAWA, ENID AND STILLWATER
Published by Northern Oklahoma College Public Information Office
(August 21 - 28, 2015)
Click on the item below to view it: Calendar of Events
Upcoming events, save the dates
NOC employees celebrating August birthdays
Shop online at the NOC Bookstore
NOC employees celebrating September birthdays
NOC sponsored 2016 Irish Heritage Tour open for enrollment
NOC Tonkawa hosts ALERRT active shooter training
State Regents, University of Central Oklahoma Host Statewide Reverse Transfer Workshop
ACT college-prep test to be offered to all Oklahoma juniors
Your Future Starts With Us!
FREE Math tutoring available at NOC Enid
NOC Community Enrichment Quilting Class begins Tuesday, Sept. 8
ACT Prep Workshops to be held at NOC Enid & Tonkawa - RSVP by Sept. 4
The Salt Fork Review, a journal of the literary arts, now accepting submissions
NOC Beginner Percussion Day set for Sept. 12
Coming events announced for NOC Tonkawa
NOC Stillwater Success Center hours announced - FREE tutoring
Study abroad opportunities for students, check it out
NOC Enid cafeteria menu for Aug. 24-28
NOC Tonkawa cafeteria menu for Aug. 24-28
NOC updated “FactBook” available online
NOC Tonkawa Intramural schedule announced
CAMPUS CIVITAN CLUB (Enid) Meeting & activity schedule, announced
“Where to go for What,” student information flyer
Dublin, Ireland study abroad college credit opportunity set for summer of 2016
Sign up now for the Acoustics Players’ Club
Sign up now for the Political Science Club
NOC earns Aspen prize for excellence
Online tutoring available
The Maverick and Red & Silver Review 2015 - 2016 publish dates, & links
Employment opportunities at NOC
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Calendar of events Friday, August 21
Tonkawa/Enid/Stillwater:
No activities scheduled
Saturday, August 22
Tonkawa: Maverick Market Lamb Show - 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. official weigh in, NOC Tonkawa (read more)
Sunday, August 23
Tonkawa/Enid/Stillwater:
No activities scheduled
Monday, August 24
Tonkawa:
Soccer - Mavs vs. Coffeyville at Tonkawa, women at 3 p.m./men 5 p.m.
Enid:
Political Science Club meeting – 12 p.m. in the HUB
Acoustic Club meeting – 1 p.m., Marshall 101
Tuesday, August 25
Tonkawa: Time management session – 4 p.m., Bell Hall lobby, speaker Milynda Wade
College Democrats meeting - 2:30 p.m. in Central 108.
Wednesday, August 26
Tonkawa: Lit Club meeting – 3 p.m. in C206
Irish Heritage Tour information meeting (for the Spring Break trip) - 6 p.m. in Central 206
Soccer - Mavs vs. Cowley at Ark. City, Kan., men at 7 p.m.
Enid:
The Red & Silver Review publishes
Thursday, August 27
Tonkawa:
Soccer - Lady Mavs vs. Butler at El Dorado, Kan., 7 p.m.
Friday, August 28
Tonkawa/Enid/Stillwater:
Final day for students to drop courses with a full refund
No show rosters due by noon
Enid:
Campus Civitan Club meeting - 1 p.m., ZL 203
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Upcoming Events Save the dates: Sports schedule links – Soccer: Mavs, Lady Mavs
Soccer - Aug. 29, Mavs vs. Crowder College at Neosho, Mo., 2 p.m.
Soccer (Scrimmage) - Aug. 29, Lady Mavs vs. Oklahoma Christian at Edmond, OK, 12 p.m.
FCA Kickoff Meeting (NOC Tonkawa) – Sept. 2, 8 to 9:30 p.m., Wesley House
Staff in-service – Sept. 2
Soccer & “Pack the Park Cookout”– Sept. 2, Mavs vs. Neosho at Tonkawa, women at 2 p.m./men 4 p.m., cookout at 2 p.m.
Intramural flag football captains’ meeting (NOC Tonkawa)– Sept. 3, sign up now through Aug. 31, games begin Sept. 8
“First Friday Giveaways” – Sept 4, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Clock Tower, NOC Tonkawa
Event details are available on the NOC Website, “Calendar” (http://www.noc.edu/calendar). Go to the event date, click
on the text for the event of interest and more details will display if available.
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News from Northern
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! August NOC employees celebrating August birthdays are: Roxanne Rogers and Kim Ochoa, 1
st; Donal Heimbach, 4
th; Brad Matson,
6th
; Gene Young, Todd Ging and Niesha Jones, 8th; Erin McCoy, 11
th; Paul Lester 13
th; Miles Hardage, 14
th; Cindy Fox, Cissy
Leonard and Bart Allen 23rd
; Paul Bowers and Michael Duroy 24th
; Jennifer Staggs 26th, Shila Rakey, 29
th; Pamela Yellin, and
Dineo Heilmann and Jackie Johnson, 31st.
If anyone needs to be added to the list, contact Jill Dark at 580.628.6232.
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Shop online at the NOC Bookstore
NOC Bookstore - Tonkawa now has a Facebook Page!! Like us on Facebook to
receive notifications of special events and promotions!
Your one stop shop for textbooks, school supplies, electronics, and Northern
apparel; located in the Memorial Student Union at NOC Tonkawa.
The NOC Bookstores are now able to process Visa credit cards in-store and online!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY! September NOC employees celebrating September birthdays are: Maria Ethridge, 1
st; Suzanne Stergas, 4
th; Shannon Cranford, 5
th;
Frankie Wood-Black and Kenneth Headrick, 6th; Steve Berry, Kathleen Swain and Anita Bartlett, 8
th; Stacey Frazier, 9
th;
Nate Macy, 10th; Gene Long, 11
th; Deanna Payton, 13
th; Cathy Ballard and Emma Soto, 14
th; Jamie Smith, 16
th; Wade
Watkins, and Stony Jones, 18th; Jeff Tate and Cara Beth Johnson, 20
th; Jill Harmon and Jimmy Moore, 21
st; Linda Fiscus,
22nd
; Renee Lee ,23rd
: Rick Ethridge, 25th; Jerry Hawkins, Christi Hook, Scott Haywood, Asley Acklin-Duren, and Chad
Anderson, 26th; Bill Johnson and Steven Regier, 28
th. If anyone needs to be added to the list, contact Jill Dark at
580.628.6232.
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NOC sponsored 2016 Irish Heritage Tour open for enrollment
The March 2016 Gateway to the Humanities Irish Heritage Tour, sponsored by Northern Oklahoma College, is now open for
enrollment. The trip, timed to coincide with NOC’s Spring Break, is open to all travelers 18 and older. Affiliation with NOC is
not required, though full-time NOC students may qualify for trip scholarships to help with costs.
Tour members will enjoy four full days in Dublin, two at the beginning of the week and two at the end, and three days in the
south of Ireland, where they will visit Cork, the legendary Blarney Castle, and the Ring of Kerry, among other famous sites. In
Dublin travelers will see St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the Book of Kells at Trinity College, Temple Bar, St. Stephen’s Green, and
much more.
The tour is coordinated through EF (Education First) Tours of Boston, which is offering a $100 discount through the end of
May to the first five people who sign up for the tour on the company website.
“This will be a great trip,” said Dr. Donald Stinson, NOC Language Arts Division instructor and the group leader for the
tour. “A group from NOC visited Ireland in 2008, but that was as part of a larger tour that also included England and Wales.
This time we’ll just be focusing on the Emerald Isle, and we’ll be there for St. Patrick’s Day.”
Those interested in accessing more information about the trip or enrolling should visit the EF website at
www.efcollegestudytours.com and enter the tour number, which is 1717741KY. The current cost, before the $100 discount, is
$3,005 for those under 30 and $3,215 for those 30 and older and includes round-trip airfare from Oklahoma City, all ground
transportation, lodging with private bathrooms, daily breakfasts, three dinners, admissions to scheduled attractions, and the
services of a full-time tour director who is an expert on Ireland and its culture.
In addition to the website, information is also available from Stinson at (580) 628-6442 or at
[email protected]. Individuals are also encouraged to visit the Gateway to the Humanities on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/GowithNOC?ref=hl.
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NOC Tonkawa hosts ALERRT active shooter training
Over the July 11 weekend the Northern Oklahoma College Security Department, Tonkawa Police Department and law
enforcement agencies across the state participated in Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) on the
Tonkawa campus. This dynamic, scenario-based training
course instructed by subject matter experts is designed to
better prepare first-responders to effectively respond to
acts of violence, such as an active shooter event.
The ALERRT curriculum, developed after the tragedy
at Columbine High School, has become the national
standard in active shooter response training. The first
responders to the Fort Hood shootings on Nov. 5, 2009
had been trained by ALERRT, and credited their swift and
effective response on that day to the ALERRT training
they had received.
Jason Johnson, NOC vice president for Student
Affairs, said, “Northern has placed a high priority on
emergency preparedness and this is one initiative that will
support our goal of strengthening the safety and wellbeing
of the college and the community.”
Local area course participants included NOC security
officers Rick Lowe, Lonnie Rhea and Gary Taylor, and
from the Tonkawa Police Department Deputy Chief Mike
Garcia, Officer Kristen Johnson, Cpl. John Garcia and
Reserve Officer John Kuhlmann.
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State Regents, University of Central Oklahoma Host Statewide
Reverse Transfer Workshop Recognizing the need for more citizens with a postsecondary education, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
and the University of Central Oklahoma recently held a statewide workshop focused on reverse transfers between Oklahoma’s
higher education institutions.
Across the U.S., many students transfer from community colleges to four-year universities without completing an associate
degree. Reverse transfer allows those students to obtain their associate degree once they’ve completed the necessary credits.
This important effort is designed to ensure that all eligible community college transfer students – including those who, due to
various circumstances, may not complete a bachelor’s degree – emerge from college with an earned credential.
The workshop, held on UCO’s campus, was attended by representatives from all 27 public higher education institutions and
five private institutions. Participants received information about current efforts in Oklahoma and best practices from the Credit
When It’s Due (CWID) initiative, a national grant-funded initiative designed to improve implementation of the reverse transfer
process. CWID represents a joint venture of several foundations, including the Lumina Foundation, The Kresge Foundation, the
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, USA Funds, The Helios Education Foundation and Greater Texas Foundation.
“By the year 2020, 37 percent of all jobs created in Oklahoma will require an associate degree, bachelor’s degree or higher,”
said Chancellor Glen D. Johnson, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. “Degree completion is the No. 1 priority for
our state’s higher education system, and reverse transfer is one of the innovative initiatives we have embraced as part of
Oklahoma’s Complete College America (CCA) plan to increase college degree completion.”
CCA is the most comprehensive and ambitious higher education initiative ever undertaken by the state of Oklahoma. The
goal is to increase the number of degrees and certificates earned in Oklahoma by an average of 1,700 per year, from 30,500
annually in 2011 to 50,900 annually by 2023, a 67 percent increase. In year two of Oklahoma’s CCA initiative, postsecondary
institutions surpassed the annual goal, conferring 3,577 additional degrees and certificates. This achievement follows
resounding success in the first year, in which the number of degrees and certificates awarded increased by 2,945.
Reverse transfer is one of several key initiatives outlined in Oklahoma’s five-point plan to increase degree and certificate
completion. The state plan, which has led to CCA naming Oklahoma the national model, focuses on promoting college
readiness, transforming remediation, strengthening pathways to certificates and degrees, expanding adult degree completion
efforts, and rewarding performance and completion.
For more information, visit www.okhighered.org/complete-college-america/.
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Local ALERRT training course participants, from the left, are
NOC Security Officers Lonnie Rhea and Gary Taylor,
Tonkawa Police Department (TPD) Officer Kristen Johnson,
NOC Security Officer Rick Lowe and TPD Deputy Chief
Mike Garcia. TPD Cpl. John Garcia and Reserve Officer John
Kuhlmann participated in the training but are not in the photo.
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ACT college-prep test to be offered to all Oklahoma juniors By Sean Murphy, The Journal Record, AP — 8/20/2015
OKLAHOMA CITY – Every high school junior in Oklahoma would have the opportunity to take the ACT college-
preparatory test for free during the upcoming school year under a voluntary pilot program launched Wednesday by state
education officials.
State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister announced the plan to use $1.5 million in state funding that’s already allocated for
testing to pay for the program, which gives every public school district the opportunity to provide the tests at schools.
Only about half of Oklahoma’s roughly 44,000 juniors take the ACT test each year, which is the primary test used in
Oklahoma to qualify to attend college, Hofmeister said.
“This pilot, this voluntary, opt-in opportunity, will open the door for 22,000 juniors who would not have access otherwise,”
Hofmeister said.
In previous years, juniors who wanted to take the ACT test would be responsible for paying the $39.50 testing fee and for
transportation to and from off-campus testing sites.
“The advantage of taking it during school is because of the transportation,” said Teria Rogers, a junior at Millwood High
School in northeast Oklahoma City. She said that without the pilot program, she might not otherwise be able to take the test.
“We get to take it with our classmates, with our peers. Also, we get to take it with our teachers who prepared us for the
ACT,” she said.
Hofmeister said there currently are no plans to eliminate any of the state tests students are required to take.
Oklahoma Parent Teacher Association President Brenda Heigl says she hopes the ACT ultimately will replace several end-
of-instruction exams that Oklahoma high school seniors are currently required to pass before graduating.
“We all agree our children take way too many high-stakes tests and we have to put an end to them,” Heigl said. “We’re
hoping this will be the catalyst to make state legislators realize we’re taking too many tests, and the ACT can replace those
tests.”
About 25 percent of Oklahoma residents have college degrees, compared to a national average of about 29 percent,
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Chancellor Glen Johnson said.
“This announcement today will help our students and certainly strengthen that pipeline to college,” Johnson said.
According to Iowa-based ACT, about 75 percent of seniors in Oklahoma took the test last year and scored an average
composite of 20.7, which is slightly below the national average score of 21.
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FREE Math tutoring available at NOC Enid
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NOC Community Enrichment Quilting Class begins
Tuesday, Sept. 8
“Quilting Made Easy - Binding Star," a Northern Oklahoma College Community Enrichment Course, begins Tuesday, Sept.
8 in the Renfro Center, room 103, on the Tonkawa campus. The class will meet from 6 to 9 p.m. each Tuesday through Oct. 13.
The instructor will be NOC’s Kerri Gray.
“This pattern will be offered as either an easy beginning class or an intermediate; the student may choose,” Gray said.
You may enroll Tuesday, Sept. 8 at the class or in advance. Contact Gray at (580) 628-6760 or email [email protected] to
enroll early and get a supply list so you can begin sewing the first night. If you have questions or need more information,
contact Gray.
The cost for this six-week session is $30 plus materials, if needed.
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ACT Prep Workshops to be held at NOC Enid & Tonkawa - RSVP by Sept. 4
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The Salt Fork Review, a journal of the literary arts, now accepting submissions The Salt Fork Review, a journal of the literary arts, is now accepting submissions. The deadline is Oct. 15, 2015
Submission Guidelines: SFR publishes selected poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction composed by NOC students.
Authors whose work is accepted for publication will be notified by email.
All work must be submitted electronically, preferably in Microsoft Word. Please do not submit work in the body of the
email. Submit via attachment only. Send submission to [email protected].
All submissions should include the author’s name, mailing address, email address, and phone number. In the subject line of
the email, please indicate the genre of the submission (poetry, fiction, or nonfiction).
All work must be original, and may not have been published elsewhere, either electronically or in print.
Poetry: submit up to five poems (in a single file).
Fiction: a short story up to 5000 words.
Nonfiction: an essay up to 3000 words.
Adam Worden Memorial Prizes
Any student whose short story, essay, or poem is accepted for publication will automatically be considered for an Adam
Worden Memorial Prize in Poetry or Prose. The prize includes a $50 cash award and special recognition in the issue.
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NOC Beginner Percussion Day set for Sept. 12
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NOC Stillwater Success Center hours announced - FREE tutoring
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Study abroad opportunities for students, check it out
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NOC Enid cafeteria menu for Aug. 24-28
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NOC Tonkawa cafeteria menu for Aug. 24-28
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NOC updated “FactBook” available online; click on image below to read
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NOC Tonkawa Intramural schedule announced
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CAMPUS CIVITAN CLUB Meeting & activity schedule, fall 2015 - NOC Enid
The first meeting will be Friday, Aug. 28th
, at 1 p.m. in ZL 203
Community Service Activities:
Oct. 3 Christmas in Action/Make a Difference Day, work on house and yard of
elderly/disabled person, 9 a.m.
Oct. 11 Horn of Plenty Food Drive, collect canned goods in neighborhood, meet in the
Atwood’s parking lot at 1 p.m.
Oct. 30 Enid Civitan Club’s annual Halloween Dance for people with disabilities, help Enid
club with dance, 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 30 Christmas Caroling at Greenbrier Nursing Home, meet at 7 p.m.
For more information, contact Jackie Johnson at 548.2385 or Dr. Paul Bowers at 548.2371.
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“Where to go for What,” student information flyer
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Dublin, Ireland study abroad college credit opportunity set for summer of 2016
Are you ready for an adventure? Do you want to study in and explore one of the great cities of
the world while earning college credit? Here is your opportunity! Enrollment is very limited, and
spaces will fill quickly!
Dublin, Ireland — Summer, 2016
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Sign up now for the Acoustics Players’ Club
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Sign up now for the Political Science Club NOC earns Aspen prize for excellence
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Click on the image above to
view the April 23 issue of The
Maverick online.
Click on the image above to
view the April 15 issue of The
Red & Silver Review online.
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Online tutoring available An email was sent out to all NOC students to announce the availability of tutor.com, the online tutoring
service NOC subscribed to beginning in the fall 2014 semester. If you are interested in viewing a video for
faculty, describing how the service works, you can go to the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xi5yckIodOo
NOC employees may run across students who are struggling in their classes and could help them by sharing
the availability of this service, linked through students’ Blackboard page. In addition to the online tutoring
service, students can access schedules for on-site tutoring through the “Tutoring” page on the NOC Website
(under “Student” link). Peer tutors are still being hired in some areas and schedules are being posted as they are
finalized.
If you are a faculty member and have not yet made the tool link to tutor.com available on your Blackboard
pages, you may want to do so as soon as possible so that all students can access this service.
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The
Maverick
and Red &
Silver
Review 2015 - 2016
publish dates,
& links
The publication dates
for The Maverick and Red & Silver Review have
been scheduled. NOC
Instructor and College
Newspaper Advisor Scott
Haywood said, “Please
have all items that you
would like included in the
publication submitted to
[email protected] or TheRed&[email protected] 10 days prior to the publication. Thanks for all of your help, and have a
great semester. Check out The Maverick and Red & Silver Review Facebook pages and hit the like button.
To view current and previous publications online click on these links; The Maverick, Red & Silver Review.
You’re invited to visit and LIKE the Facebook pages at The Maverick Facebook and the Red & Silver Review Facebook.
The Maverick Publication Dates: 2015-16: Aug. 19, Sept. 16 & 30, Oct. 28, Nov. 18, Dec. 2, Jan. 27, Feb. 10 & 24,
March 9, April 6 & 20.
The Red & Silver Review publication Dates: 2015-16: Aug. 26, Sept. 23, Oct. 7 & 21, Nov. 11, Dec. 2, Jan 20, Feb. 3
& 17, March 23, April 13 & 27.
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Employment opportunities at NOC
Critical Thinking course in the Academic Development program, adjunct instructor - Enid
Photographer
Grants Coordinator
Carpenter II
Dean of Academic Services
Remedial math instructor for the Math Division - Enid
Process Technology Program courses, lecture & lab sections, adjunct instructors
Staff Assistant/Education Specialist, Upward Bound – Enid
Maintenance/Plumber
Accounts Payable Specialist - Auxiliary
Security Guard for the weekend shift on the Enid
Full-time nursing instructor – all three NOC locations
http://northok.publishpath.com/employment-opportunities - This link will connect you to more details and
downloadable job applications
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Security Guard for the weekend shift - Enid
Northern Oklahoma College Enid is accepting applications for a part-time position of Security Guard for the weekend shift at
NOC Enid. The employee is regularly required to stand, stoop, or crawl; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must
regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision and hearing abilities are required. The employee must be CLEET
Licensed, or become CLEET Licensed within six months from the date the individual begins employment. A minimum
education level of a high school diploma or GED; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education
and experience is required. Applicants will need to submit a letter of application, a resume, and three letters of professional
recommendation to Human Resource Department, Northern Oklahoma College, P.O. Box 310, Tonkawa, OK 74653 bj050714
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Full-time nursing instructor – all three locations Applications are being accepted by Northern Oklahoma College for a full-time nursing instructor. Responsibilities may include
teaching at all 3 locations. Med-Surg experience is essential. A minimum of an MS degree with a major in nursing or an MSN
degree is required with at least 2 years of full-time clinical experience. Duties begin fall 2014 semester. Instructors must have a
current unencumbered RN license and be computer literate. Applicants will need to submit an application form available online
at www.noc.edu, a letter of application, a resume, three letters of professional recommendation, and current official transcripts
to Human Resources, Northern Oklahoma College, PO Box 310, Tonkawa, OK 74653 bj050714
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NORTHERN OKLAHOMA COLLEGE
POSITION POSTING - Tonkawa
Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist - Auxiliary
Department: Purchasing
Reports To: Director of Purchasing/Accounts Payable
Job Group Title: Administrative Support Staff III
Job Group Class Code: 3380
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
SUMMARY: The Accounts Payable Specialist Auxiliary is responsible for all aspects associated with the processing of
invoices for claims in the POISE system, submission into the state system, and archiving into the document imaging system.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include:
Bank check printing and disbursing payments with proper documentation to vendors
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Scan and index documents to document imaging electronic storage
Void checks to the State
Handle vendor issues related to invoicing
Contact person for vending machines and shredding
Maintain and process student activity disbursements
Assist Director in all area of department functions including but not limited to attending meeting/conferences, preparing
reports and requested documents, and educating employees on guidelines and procedures
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS: Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft
Word and Excel. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A minimum of an associate degree and two years related experience; or equivalent
combination of education and experience is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
Applicants will need to submit an application which is available online at www.noc.edu, a letter of application, a resume,
college transcripts, and three letters of professional recommendation to Northern Oklahoma College, Human Resources,
P.O. Box 310, Tonkawa, OK 74653. EOE bj050715
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NORTHERN OKLAHOMA COLLEGE - Position Description
Position Title: Staff Assistant/Education Specialist
Department: Upward Bound – NOC Enid
Reports to: Director
Job Group Title: Administrative Services Contributor
SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the director, provides administrative support for in-house and electronic data
management and daily office operations. Supervises after-school tutoring program and ACT/SAT workshops and assists with
summer academy planning and execution to prepare high school students for college admission.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include:
Create and maintain all administrative files
Enter student contacts and activity information in federal database
Assist director in all areas including daily operations, recruiting, and event planning
Maintain program web page
Answer office phone, greet visitors, and respond to information requests
Supervise and schedule tutoring and ACT/SAT instruction staff
Organize ACT/SAT workshops
Prepare students for ACT/SAT test through content knowledge and test-taking skills
Monitor student grades
With the director and academic advisor, conduct college bridge exit interviews
Assist director as needed
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: A minimum educational level of a bachelor’s degree. This position is grant-funded and
subject to available funding.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit,
push, lift, haul, pull, reach, carry, grasp, squat or stoop, bend, and twist the body while performing essential duties; use hands to
operate controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Applicants will need to submit an application which is available online at www.noc.edu, a letter of application, a resume,
Official college transcripts, and three letters of professional recommendation to Northern Oklahoma College, Human
Resources, P. O. Box 310, Tonkawa, OK 74653. EOE bj070815
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NORTHERN OKLAHOMA COLLEGE TONKAWA
Position Description
Position Title: Maintenance/Plumber
Department: Physical Plant
Reports to: Associate Vice President of Physical Operations
Job Group Title: Skilled Craft Support Staff III
Job Group Class Code: 3480
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
SUMMARY: Responsible for plumbing maintenance and repair at the Tonkawa location.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include:
Maintaining, servicing, and repairing all sanitary lines, grease lines, traps, and interceptors.
Performing leak repairs as needed.
Locating underground pipelines and leaks test equipment and instrumentation.
Maintaining all flame, water, natural gas, and pressure controls, as well as all other safety devices.
Maintaining, servicing, and repairing all potable water systems as it pertains to NOC Facilities, including, but not limited to
all water softeners, water heaters and all potable backflow preventers (circulating pumps, tempering valves, mixing valves.
Maintaining, servicing, and repairing all NOC plumbing systems to ensure a safe and sanitary environment, including, but
not limited to water closets, urinals, sinks, faucets, drinking fountains, and all associated piping by complying with all NSF,
ADA, and state plumbing codes and regulations.
Performing other duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND SPECIFICATIONS: To perform the role of a Plumber successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Consistent attendance and punctuality is a job requirement. Valid Oklahoma Driver's License required to operate company
vehicles. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure
manuals. Ability to use extendable boom forklift, forklift (sit down, stand-up, or motorized pallet jacks), high reach (aerial lift),
backhoe/frontend loader, and tractor required.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFACTIONS: High School degree, diploma or a GED equivalent qualification from a certified college.
Bachelor’s degree or an associate’s degree or diploma in mechanical engineering or any other related field of study, a valid
journeyman license and 2 – 3 years of experience of working as a plumber.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual
to successfully perform the essential functions of the Plumber job. While performing the duties of this job, the individual is
required to lift greater than 25 pounds or more; will require repetitive reaching, pushing/pulling, bending, twisting; will require
working at heights greater than 4 feet, will require welding, cutting, brazing, and working with an open flame. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job duties.
Applicants will need to submit an application which is available online at www.noc.edu, a letter of application, a resume,
Official college transcripts, and three letters of professional recommendation to Northern Oklahoma College, Human
Resources, P.O. Box 310, Tonkawa, OK 74653. EOE bj070815
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Process Technology Program courses, lecture & lab sections, adjunct instructors Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa is seeking evening adjunct instructors for the 2015-2016 school year in the Division of
Agriculture, Science and Engineering specifically for the Process Technology Program. Teaching areas available include lecture
and laboratory sections for Process Technology courses. These courses focus on specific job requirements for positions in
refineries, gas plants, and other processing facilities. Areas of instruction may include: introduction to process applications,
systems, operations, instrumentation, and/or equipment. Minimum requirements are completion of an associate’s degree and
strong work experience in the processing industries. Preference will be given to specific candidates with a bachelor or master’s
degree and prior teaching experience. A successful candidate will exhibit strong communication skills and a demonstrated
understanding of the particular processing area to be taught. Applications will be taken until the positions are filled. Applicants
will need to submit an application form available online at website www.noc.edu, a letter of application, resume, official
transcripts, and three letters of professional reference to the Human Resource Department, Northern Oklahoma College, P.O.
Box 310, Tonkawa, OK 74653. EOE bj070815
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Remedial math instructor for the Math Division - Enid Northern Oklahoma College has openings for an adjunct College Algebra and remedial math instructor for the Math Division
on the Enid location beginning in the fall 2015 semester. Applications will be taken until the position is filled. Minimum
requirement is a master’s degree and 18 graduate credit hours in math. Candidates must have strong communication
skills. Applicants will need to submit an application form available online at website www.noc.edu , a letter of application,
resume, official transcripts, and three letters of professional reference to the Human Resource Department, Northern Oklahoma
College, P.O. Box 310, Tonkawa, OK 74653. EOE bj072015
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NORTHERN OKLAHOMA COLLEGE
Position Description
Position Title: Dean of Academic Services
Department: Administration
Reports to: Vice President for Academic Affairs
Job Group Title: Senior Administrative Services Manager
Job Group Class Code: 6395
FLSA Status: Exempt
SUMMARY: Under the direction of and in collaboration with the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean of Academic
Services will provide leadership and management for academic support programs. The 12-month position will be housed in
Tonkawa but will have institutional responsibility for providing support to all locations at which Northern classes are
offered. The Dean of Academic Services will collaborate with the staff of Academic Affairs and other members of the college’s
administrative team, faculty, and staff in the development and successful deployment of academic support services and insure
compliance standards are met for all coursework delivered.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES INCLUDE:
Identify and coordinate peer mentor groups and learning communities to support degree programs and the special needs of
first-generation college students, non-traditional college students, and other at-risk populations based on retention/completion
data.
Develop and maintain a professional development web page for students, including the following sections:
Service-learning opportunities--as identified within academic divisions and overseen by the Coordinator of
Service Learning
Internship opportunities—as coordinated within academic divisions
Listings of professional organizations
Links to current labor market outcomes
Develop and coordinate internships and job shadowing opportunities for all academic divisions in coordination with World
of Work instructors and division chairs.
Develop training materials for tutors and coordinate and communicate schedules of available services to students.
Support other collaborative learning projects as identified by retention/completion committee.
Review all course syllabi annually to insure compliance guidelines are achieved for competencies, credit hours, and
distance education requirements.
Review all online courses on 3-year cycle to insure Quality Matters standards are reflected.
Recommend and assist in implementing professional development sessions, in collaboration with Instructional Designer,
for high-impact teaching strategies, including presentation of new technologies.
Serve as institution’s Reach Higher liaison.
Assist in other projects as assigned by Vice President for Academic Affairs.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: A minimum educational level of a master’s degree and five years of experience in
higher education is required. Doctorate is preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Applicants will need to submit an application which is available online at www.noc.edu/prospective-employee, a letter of
application, a resume, Official college transcripts, and three letters of professional recommendation to Northern Oklahoma
College, Human Resources, P. O. Box 310, Tonkawa, OK 74653. EOE bj072115
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NORTHERN OKLAHOMA COLLEGE Position Description
Position Title: Carpenter II
Department: Physical Plant
Reports to: Associate Vice President of Physical Operations
Job Group Title: Skilled Craft Support Staff
Job Group Class Code: 2480
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
SUMMARY: Erect, maintain & repair various types of buildings, sheds, scaffolds, forms, frames, fences and other structures
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include:
Alter, repair & maintain doors, floors, partitions, roofs, stairways, window screens, etc.
Level residential housing floors
Replace mini-blinds/ceiling tiles
Evaluate roofs for leaks and minor repairs
Assist with air conditioner compressor and boiler installations
Construct, maintain and repair concrete and other foundations
Repair or replace wooden parts on truck beds, trailers, machinery & equipment
Build/repair benches, tables, desks, signs & chairs
Operate planers, joiners, power saws, routers, drill press & other wood-working tools
Maintain time, material & job records for assigned work performed
Minor repairs of print shop equipment
Setup/take down fair booth & stage annually
Occasional travel to satellite locations
Operate vehicle to transport materials, equipment
Interpret work orders, blueprints, technical orders & specifications
Hang pictures/plaques/video screens
Statue repair/patch
Pit & glaze glass windows & doors
Relocate offices/classrooms
Clean out gutters
Distribute ice melt
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: A minimum educational level of an associate degree; or one to two years related
experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Applicants will need to submit an application which is available online at www.noc.edu/prospective-employee , a letter of
application, a resume, Official college transcripts, and three letters of professional recommendation to Northern Oklahoma
College, Human Resources, P. O. Box 310, Tonkawa, OK 74653. EOE bj072815
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NORTHERN OKLAHOMA COLLEGE
Position Description
Position Title: Grants Coordinator
Department: Administration
Reports to: Vice President for Academic Affairs
Job Group Title: Administrative Services Manager
SUMMARY: This position is responsible for coordinating competitive proposals for institution-wide external funding
opportunities, providing technical assistance to faculty and employees in all aspects of pre- and post-award functions of
externally funded programs, and for researching developing trends and current funding opportunities to support institutional
programs and initiatives. This person works with the Northern Oklahoma College grant accountant, the principal
investigator(s), the funding agency, and occasionally other outside entities to ensure compliance with funding requirements.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES INCLUDE:
Encourage and support faculty and staff to engage in grantsmanship and facilitate professional development opportunities
for employees in preparing grant proposals
Coordinate planning and development of competitive proposals for institution-wide programs
Assist principal investigators in writing proposals.
Edit proposals and/or provide consultative services for others preparing proposals for funding
Develop strategies to secure external funding to support institutional programs and initiatives
Develop and provide technical assistance to faculty and employees for the support of pre- and post- award functions,
including grant implementation and management of externally funded programs
Monitor and ensure grant/college compliance in all aspects of grant implementation, management, and reporting in
accordance with federal, state, municipal, institutional, and funding agency regulations, policies, and procedures
Manage institutional grants database
Maintain a central repository, or library, of past successful and unsuccessful proposals for reference and accountability
purposes
Work with the Director of Institutional Research to identify, collect, and analyze data and provide information for
decision-making
Oversee all grant activity for a multi-location institution
Serve as Chair of the Institutional Grants Committee
Work as a team member in strategic planning to identify funding needs, increase the number of grant applications each
year, and set goals for funding award amounts.
Represent Northern in collaborative grant projects and statewide grants networks
Coordinate, prepare, and/or edit complex narrative and statistical reports, presentations, schedules, handbooks, newsletters,
and promotional materials
Provide research assistance on special projects
Perform related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
including learning and utilizing changing technology. The individual must preserve confidentiality of privileged and sensitive
information; use independent judgment and initiative in the planning, organization, and performance of duties; and establish and
maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Initiative, creativity and teamwork are
essential as well as strong organizational, management, customer service, and written and oral communication skills. The ideal
candidate will be able to work well with students, faculty, administration, and staff members, as well as external stakeholders
and supporters; work well under pressure; meet flexible deadlines, and set priorities while maintaining professional
relationships when dealing with individuals; he or she must also value the significance of collaborative inclusiveness with a
diverse employee and student population. Subject to satisfactory Fair Credit Reporting Act Disclosure which includes a criminal
background check.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit,
push, lift, haul, pull, reach, carry, grasp, squat or stoop, bend and twist the body while performing essential duties, use hands to
operate controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk or hear. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: A minimum educational level of a bachelor’s degree is required; master’s degree is
preferred. Previous grant-related or organizational experience in higher education or non-profit organizations is essential.
Applicants will need to submit an application which is available online at www.noc.edu/prospective-employee , a letter of
application, a resume, Official college transcripts, and three letters of professional recommendation to Northern Oklahoma
College, Human Resources, P. O. Box 310, Tonkawa, OK 74653. EOE bj072915
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NORTHERN OKLAHOMA COLLEGE Job Description
Job Title: Photographer
Department: Printing Services
Reports to: Director of Printing Services
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
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SUMMARY: Under the immediate supervision of the Director of Printing Services with collaboration from the Vice President
for Development and Community Relations, the Photographer is responsible for providing digital photographic services for
Northern Oklahoma College. The Photographer must be able to work effectively in a team environment and serve in a creative
role with a variety of departments/locations to support the community relations, marketing, public information and printing
departments of the college. Additionally, he/she will assist with the production of printed materials for the Tonkawa, Enid and
Stillwater locations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide photojournalism services and edits, tags, renames, and archives
digital images so they can be easily found and used within the institution’s marketing and promotions efforts. Typical functions
include
Event/Institutional Photography
Action/Sports Photography
Scan images, photographs and photo manipulation/color correction
Format Photos in Photoshop according to specs for a variety of platforms
Knowledge of manual features of a DSLR camera and studio lighting equipment
Output jobs to laser/inkjet printer and digital color copier
Maintain archive and provide electronic files and records for use by various departments
Assist with graphic design in the printing services department as needed
Support bookstore with website merchandise photographs
Assist with media and video projects for NOC departments
Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess good computer skills that include, but not
limited to, InDesign, Photoshop, scanning, and Microsoft Office applications. The Institutional Photographer should have
skilled knowledge of the techniques in digital photography and photo manipulation; ability is required to operate and use
manual features of digital cameras and Photoshop; graphic design/layout, printing and graphic reproduction knowledge is
desirable. Time management is crucial. Creativity, team player, strong organizational, communication and human relations
skills are required. Weekend and evening work will be required with a flexible 40-hour work week schedule.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: A minimum educational level of an associate’s degree in a related field; or three years
of digital studio photography experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to stand, sit, and/or walk for extended periods of time. In addition, must be able to lift and/or
move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Applicants will need to submit an application which is available online at www.noc.edu/prospective-employee, a letter of
application, a resume, Official college transcripts, and three letters of professional recommendation to Northern Oklahoma
College, Human Resources, P. O. Box 310, Tonkawa, OK 74653. EOE bj080515
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Critical Thinking course in the Academic Development program adjunct instructor - Enid Northern Oklahoma College, Enid and Tonkawa, is seeking day time adjunct instructors for the Fall 2015 semester to teach a
Critical Thinking course in the Academic Development program. Applications will be taken until the position is
filled. Applicants should have a master’s degree and strong communication skills. Previous teaching experience is preferred.
Applicants will need to submit an application form available online at website www.noc.edu/prospective-employee , a letter of
application, resume, official transcripts, and three letters of professional reference to the Human Resource Department,
Northern Oklahoma College, P.O. Box 310, Tonkawa, OK 74653. EOE bj080515
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Office, except when the NOC offices are closed; Distribution: NOC-Adjunct, NOC-Admin, NOC-Faculty, NOC-Staff, other
individuals by request and the NOC Website in PDF format available to everyone free of charge at
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If you have something you would like included in the “What’s Happening” weekly e-newsletter please call or email Bill
Johnson, publisher, at: [email protected] or call 1.580.628.6444 or fax 580.628.6303.
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