Media Monthly Wrap-Up: October 2016

ACADEMICS

Few colleges the size of Redlands have such a wide range of academic programs — not to mention the levels of excellence. Redlands houses a chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the largest Honors Society for two-year colleges.

Undergraduates at Redlands get to be involved in conducting research. Plus, all classes are taught by the full professor: there are no graduate-student teachers.

ADMISSIONS

We want you to have a positive and productive college experience right from the start! You can use our convenient online scheduler to arrange a campus tour.

Redlands welcomes many students who are the first in their family to pursue college, as well as students from around the world. Our staff is ready to help you throughout the process, sorting out any confusion about the process and any specific needs a student has.

ABOUT

Redlands is a unique place. Maybe that's why students feel so comfortable being themselves as students here: comfortable and confident pursuing their unique interests.

Redlands students feel like they are on familiar footing — with the opportunity to go anywhere! With programs from nursing to agricultural studies to the arts and sciences, Redlands students have gone on to excel across Oklahoma and beyond.

Life at Redlands

College is a big step: take it any direction you want to go at Redlands! From offering high quality on-campus housing in our modern apartments to providing game-day excitement with our men's and women's teams, this is no ordinary two-year school.

Our campus and our classes are sized right: you won't just be a face in the crowd at Redlands. Come and have the full college experience!

Paying for Redlands

A college education at Redlands costs less than the Oklahoma state average for public institutions (based on cost per credit hour). For students planning to attain a four-year degree, completing the first two at Redlands can save you thousands.

Figuring out the process of paying for college can be intimidating, especially in households where parents haven't gone themselves. We make it easy.

Redlands Community College Monthly Wrap-Up: October 2016

State Conference: Redlands Community College hosted the Ninth Annual Oklahoma Service-Learning Conference on Oct. 28. It was the largest conference to date, featuring presentations on academic service-learning projects from faculty who work at colleges and universities throughout the state.

According to Campus Compact, a coalition of more than 1,100 colleges and universities in the United States, “Service-learning incorporates community work into the curriculum, giving students real-world learning experiences that enhance their academic learning while providing a tangible benefit for the community.”

The conference also brought together more than a dozen community partners, including El Reno Public Schools, Fort Reno, Veterans Upward Bound, CART House and Canadian County CASA, to voice their needs and connect with faculty and academic programs to develop ideas for meetings those needs in the community.

Dr. Temple Grandin Visit: Redlands Community College is preparing to welcome Dr. Temple Grandin at 6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 11, 2016, in our Conference Center for a dinner and evening presentation on autism and the integration of students with autism on college campuses. Josh Hargis with Agvocates will also be speaking on his organization’s efforts to work with students with special needs. Cost is $10 per person; Swadley’s is catering the meal. Those interested are encouraged to pre-register by Nov. 9.

Dr. Grandin, who could not speak until she was three-and-a-half years old, is now recognized as the most accomplished and well-known adult with autism in the world.

Indian Taco Day: The Native American Student Organization at Redlands Community College will host an Indian Taco Sale beginning at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9, in the Redlands Student Center. This is a fundraiser for the student organization.

New Computer Lab Coming: At their regular meeting on Oct. 20, the Redlands Board of Regents approved a request to spend $80,000 to construct one, 40-seat computer lab in the Arts and Sciences Building. The lab will feature 40 Dell computers – making it the largest classroom/computer lab on the Redlands campus. The lab will primarily serve as a Math Lab for students taking Algebra and Quantitative Reasoning courses.

Weapons and Gun Policy Approved: Also at their regular meeting on Oct. 20, the Redlands Board of Regents approved a “Weapons, Firearms, Ammunition, Fireworks, Explosives and Dangerous Chemicals” policy. The policy states that “no person is allowed to possess, display, or use firearms, weapons, ammunition, or fireworks on campus at any time.” It further defines these categories and includes procedures allowing an on-duty police officer to carry a firearm on campus.