NEW COURSES

SOC 4603 SOCIOLOGY OF BELIEF 3 hours
This is a critical thinking course which interprets the extraordinary claims of parapsychological phenomena using reason, logic, and skeptical analysis in drawing conclusions. We will explore beliefs and belief systems which will attempt to explain why so many people support invalidated claims. Fringe science and claims will be evaluated based on available evidence. Fortune-telling (astrology, psychic predictions, palm reading), sensory illusions such as magic, faith healing, clairvoyance, telepathy, full moon effect, and psycho-kinesis will be some of the topics likely covered. A large portion of the class will address the role of the media in coverage and reporting such claims.

ART 1113 WP3 INTRODUCTION TO VISUAL ARTS 3 Hours
Learn about the primary elements utilized to make art, some of the famous artists and their art work in history, and how art is used to reflect a culture or time period. This course will focus on drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. Students will complete simple art projects to gain a better understanding of art making processes. Recommended: You have access to a digital camera or scanner to create a digital image of your art work. (Completed projects can also be mailed.) This full online hands-on course is primarily based on simple art projects and online discussions critiques. (Art projects are mostly child/family friendly!) You will probably need to purchase some additional art supplies for this course which will be listed in the syllabus.

2009 NEWSLETTER INFORMATION

Attention ALL Students!
University regulation requires a copy of your immunization records be kept on file in the Student Health Clinic. The following immunizations are required of all students:

1. MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 doses, usually given when you are a child.
2. Hepatitis B – 3 doses, these have been required by most high schools for the past 8 years.

Your account may be put on hold, restricting your enrollment for the Spring term if you don’t have a form
on file. You will find the form attached to this newsletter.

The cost of the injections at the campus Student Health Clinic are: Hep B $70 per injection (3 req, over 6 mos). MMR $70 per injection (2 req over 2 mos. Meningitis $125 (1 dose required).

The City/County Health Dept. also provides the immunizations. They’re at 821 NE 23rd St. Hours are Mon., Tues., Thurs. and Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Wed. 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

OCU Emergency Alert
In order to better communicate emergency information to the campus community, OCU has partnered with Mutare Software to implement a service that will send emails and text messages in the case of an emergency. These emergencies may include:
• A campus intruder
• Acts of terrorism
• Biohazard threats
• Unanticipated building closing
• Weather-related campus-wide closing - notifications will not be forwarded for individual course closings.
Enrolled students, faculty, staff and parents of enrolled students are eligible to register.

In a situation deemed an emergency, OCU officials will deploy a message to members of the OCU community with information regarding the event and how they should proceed. This information may be in the form of a voice and/or mobile text and e-mail message to okcu.edu email account.
Participation in the OCU Emergency Alert is not mandatory, but highly encouraged.
SIGN UP TO RECEIVE YOUR Emergency Text Messages!!!

All enrolled students are registered to receive emergency notifications by email. If you wish to receive text messages in addition to emails, please click on the link below and log into the system using the ID and password: http://een.okcu.edu.


To check on OCU closing during any inclement weather, please call 405.208.5871.


Do you have your new student ID card? If not please visit Student Account Services on the third floor of the Administrative Building. They are open Mon-Fri from 8 am to 5 pm.


OCU has adopted a tobacco free campus policy. The use or distribution of tobacco, including smoking and the use of smokeless tobacco, is prohibited on university property, including all indoor and outdoor spaces, private vehicles on campus and university-owned, leased or operated vehicles. This policy applies to students, employees, visitors, and vendors.


Contact Numbers
The SACE Office - (405) 208-7223

Dr. Leo Werneke - Director
(405) 208-5288
lwerenke@okcu.edu

Karen R. Dickerson-Associate Director
(405) 208-5835
kdickerson@okcu.edu

Rick Fernandez
Assistant Director of Admissions
(405) 208-5820
rjfernandez@okcu.edu

Charlene Perry
Admin. Assistant (405) 208-5365
cperry@okcu.edu

Cashiers Office – (405) 208-5146
Financial Aid Office – (405) 208-5211
E-Mail Help & Questions – (405) 208-5144
E-College On-line Assistance – 1-800-240-2798


“Education's purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one.”
Malcolm Forbes, in Forbes Magazine
US art collector, author, & publisher (1919 - 1990)

TUITION INCREASE

In keeping with university policy, the School of Adult & Continuing Education will be adjusting it’s tuition to $490 per credit hour starting with the Summer 2009 term. This change will make each 3 hour course cost a total of $1470.

Q. After graduation, when can I expect my diploma?
A. Once the final grades are posted, the registrars office will certify all graduation applications and order the diplomas. This process can take 6 – 8 weeks. If you “walk” in the May ceremony, but will complete your coursework in the summer term, you will not receive your diploma until late summer.

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS

In keeping with university policy, transcripts that are to become part of the student’s official file at the registrars’ office will have to be directly mailed to the Office of Admissions from the originating source. We cannot accept a sealed copy from the student. We can continue to use an un-official copy to complete your evaluation.

A LITTLE OF THIS AND THAT

REMEMBER to get your 09-10 parking permit. Come by the SACE office for your voucher before you go to the security office. Parking violations could cost you anywhere from $10.00 to $100.00. The parking pass is free to the SACE students. You do the math!!

CHECK YOUR STUDENT EMAIL REGULARLY!

REMEMBER to activate your student ID at Student Account Services on the third floor of the Administrative Building. They are open Mon-Fri from 8 am to 5 pm.

Want to know what is happening on campus but you don’t have access to the campus newspaper? Check out “The Campus” at www.ocustupub.com