ENID —
Higher education in Enid has been a priority almost since the day the land run populated this region in 1893, and today the commitment toward providing Enid and area residents the chance to improve their lives is as strong as the pioneer spirit in our city.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University and Northern Oklahoma College had a presence in this town long before the buildings in the eastern part of Enid revealed their physical existence.
Now, both boast beautiful campuses that are connected not only virtually in an effort to provide continued higher education but physically as well with a bridge that joins the two universities’ grounds.
Classes offered here and through interactive technology provide traditional and non-traditional students chances to continue or improve education and their lives.
Both offer a variety of courses and degrees that are sending out graduates with the latest information into fields that will continue to have a future right here in our city.
That is important in today’s world that is growing so fast we never will see again those days of yesteryear where an eight-hour whistle ended our work day and we went home with family.
Today’s employee must juggle careers and family, and higher education is key toward meeting goals. Many employers won’t let a resume cross their desks without higher education as a part of it.
But offering keys to the doors of the future for students is not the only priority of Enid’s universities. Both are part of the community and administrators, personnel and staff continue to meet needs to further the growth and prosperity of the city and region.
Education will continue to be a huge part of economy in Enid and economic development of northwest Oklahoma as a whole.
Hassler is special projects editor for the News & Eagle.
Education 2011
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Northwestern Oklahoma State University-Enid’s Ranger statue is silhouetted. (Staff Photo by BILLY HEFTON)
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Commentary: Enid’s higher education campuses play a crucial role in future of the city
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Education 2011
One of the attributes of living in Enid and Northwest Oklahoma is the abundant pride residents have in its people, land and businesses. The 2011 News & Eagle Progress edition highlights these areas and pays tribute to all of those who make our region shine 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
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Moo-ve over ag: 4-H is about so much more
The 4-H objective is to help youth develop into useful and responsible citizens and leaders. The national organization also promotes activities that help members develop a cooperative spirit.
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‘More exciting days ahead’
“To date, 88 percent of the work — by dollars — is either in design, under construction or complete,” — Amber Fitzgerald, Enid Public Schools school and community relations director, said about the $99.4 million in school improvement money voters approved a year ago.
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Building the foundations
Several foundations support Enid area schools by raising funds for educational expenses not in the budget of the school districts.
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Understanding more than the subject matter
As owner and director of Enid Learning Academy, Kevin Klamm said he specialized in reading and math. He also offers ACT preparation.
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Taking on their problems
Jan Martin, Title 1 math teacher at Longfellow Middle School, and Chris Smith, early childhood coordinator for Enid Public Schools, answer questions students call in to the PEGASYS program.
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Singing praises of unsung heroes
Betsy is in her third year as a member of Oklahoma State Board of Education. She currently teaches science part time at Oklahoma Bible Academy — teaching students in grades six and eight — but previously taught 20 years at Enid Public Schools.
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Commentary: Enid’s higher education campuses play a crucial role in future of the city
Northwestern Oklahoma State University and Northern Oklahoma College had a presence in this town long before the buildings in the eastern part of Enid revealed their physical existence.
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Get educated about Transit
Kim Watkins, director of Enid Transit, spoke at a recent career fair and said officials discovered a number of students had problems with transportation.
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Students enjoy class for political reasons
As the 22 members of Enid High School’s Constitution team drill and prepare for April’s final competition in Washington, D.C., they work on, and constantly revise, their essay.
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