CELEBRATING DIVERSITY

At Oklahoma City University, we celebrate and seek out diversity in all its forms—from human qualities of gender, race, sexual orientation, and disability to diversity of ideas regarding religious beliefs, cultural identities, and political and social convictions. We understand that through the intersections of varied populations and ideas, we enrich all lives while developing personal values based on expansive interactions with those with whom we share common experiences and from those with whom we share few experiences. We believe that diversity enriches academic, professional, and personal opportunities and is the source of strength and empowerment for all.
.................................................................................................................................Tom J. McDaniel
.................................................................................................................................President

Oklahoma City University comprises students from 47 of the 50 states and from 58 countries. We actively seek all forms of diversity among our faculty, staff, and administration, and we pursue programming—both in and beyond the classroom—that examines and responds to the world of ideas from an ethical stance shaped by knowledge rather than by prejudice.

DIVERSITY AT OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY

The value of diversity at Oklahoma City University is evident in our faculty and staff.

Clinton J. Normore graduated from Wichita East High School, and attended Wichita State University and the University of Kansas, playing football and basketball at both universities. He has a B.S. from the University of Central Oklahoma and is currently working toward his M.B.A. at Oklahoma City University. Normore has served as a police officer in Wichita and Lawrence, Kansas; worked with youth teams as a coach and trainer; and, was co-owner of three cellular and paging stores in Kansas. Normore came to Oklahoma City in 1999, to serve as girl's head basketball coach and physical education teacher at Heritage Hall High School.

Normore joined Oklahoma City University in 2001 as coordinator of intramural sports and recreation. He is currently the director of multicultural student affairs and career services advisor. He is married and has three children.

DIVERSITY WEB

Diversity Web is an interactive resource hub for higher education produced by the Association of American Colleges and Universities.