Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology

Oklahoma State University
Institute of Technology
Oklahoma State University–Okmulgee
Established 1946
President Bill Path
Undergraduates 3000
Location Okmulgee, Oklahoma, USA
Campus Rural
Website http://go.osuit.edu

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology is a public and state-supported technical institution part of the Oklahoma State University System located in Okmulgee, Oklahoma (approximately 40 miles south of Tulsa). OSUIT has thirty-seven programs of study which include thirty-one programs of study towards an Associate in Applied Science degree, four programs towards an Associate in Science transfer degree, and three programs towards Bachelor of Technology degrees.[1]

Formerly, OSUIT was named OSU-Okmulgee,[2] but the name was changed to distinguish from the rest of the OSU system as a school for applied technology.

OSUIT has a training center at the Mid America Industrial Park in Pryor, Oklahoma.[3]

OSUIT partners with global corporations to develop academic coursework and practical training environments using industry-caliber equipment to create a seamless classroom to career transition.[4]

Industry sponsors include:

Coordinates: 35°37′40″N 95°56′25″W / 35.627814°N 95.940367°W / 35.627814; -95.940367

Leadership

1946-1963 L. Keith Covelle Director
1963-1983 Wayne W. Miller Director
1983-2011 Robert E. Klabenes President
2011–present Bill R. Path President

Official Names[14]

1946-1957 Oklahoma A. and M. College School of Technical Training
1957-1986 Oklahoma State University School of Technical Training
1986-1990 Oklahoma State University Technical Branch, Okmulgee
1990–2008 Oklahoma State University, Okmulgee[15]
2008-present Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology[16]

References

  1. "Degree Programs". osuit.edu. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
  2. "About OSUIT". osuit.edu. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
  3. "MidAmerica Industrial Park". http://maip.osuit.edu/. Retrieved 1 December 2014. External link in |website= (help)
  4. "Global Leadership & Faculty Development Academy". osuit.edu. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
  5. "Aggreko SelecTech". osuit.edu. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
  6. "CAT Dealer Prep". osuit.edu. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
  7. "Ford ASSET Program". osuit.edu. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
  8. "General Motors ASEP Program". osuit.edu. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
  9. "Komatsu ACT". osuit.edu. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
  10. "OSUIT dedicates new Phillips 66 classroom in Pipeline Integrity program". osuit.edu. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  11. "Rolex Signs Education Agreement With OSUIT". osuit.edu. Retrieved 16 June 2008.
  12. "Toyota T-Ten Program". osuit.edu. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
  13. "Western Equipment Dealers Association program". osuit.edu. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
  14. "Statement of Accreditation Status". Retrieved 2 November 2015.
  15. [OSU at Okmulgee: Centennial Histories Series, by Larry D. Davis]
  16. "Regents approve new name for OSU-Okmulgee". Retrieved 2 November 2015.

Davis, Larry D. (1991) OSU at Okmulgee: Centennial Histories Series, Oklahoma State University.

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