OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (Sept. 26, 2024) — Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) celebrated 52 years with Founders’ Day events on Sept. 25.
OCCC traces its beginning to March 20, 1969, when a committee of the South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce was organized to circulate petitions asking the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to establish a junior college in the area. South Oklahoma City Junior College opened for classes on Sept. 25, 1972, with an enrollment of 1,049 students. In 1983, the name was changed to Oklahoma City Community College.
“Fifty-two years ago, our founders had a vision for a community-focused institution of higher education in south OKC,” said Dr. Mautra Staley Jones, president of OCCC. “Today, OCCC remains committed to our founders’ vision and mission of ‘Student Success. Community Enrichment.’ While we have grown significantly over these past five decades, our values and dedication to serving our students and community remain the same. I’m excited about our recent accomplishments and optimistic about the future of the college.”
About Oklahoma City Community College
Since its inception in 1972, Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) has been the heartbeat of the Metro, dedicated to empowering learners and strengthening communities. Serving more than 18,000 students in credit-seeking courses and more than 5,000 students in non-credit-seeking programs, we are committed to producing leaders. “Student Success, Community Enrichment” is our mission, and we offer 87 degree and certificate programs plus more than 50 micro-credentials that provide a foundation for further education or immediate career readiness. We remain dedicated to providing accessible, affordable, high-quality education that equips students to achieve personal and professional goals. OCCC is more than an institution; we are a community catalyst, fostering growth and success in our city, our workforce, and the lives of our students. Discover your potential at OCCC, where your future is our purpose.
Media Contact:
Sarah Barrow
Executive Director of Communication
405-834-5406
sarah.barrow@occc.edu
