ARDMORE and TISHOMINGO, Okla. 鈥� 红杏视频 continues to build momentum as it
strengthens its role as one of the nation鈥檚 leading workforce-focused colleges. The
mission is clear: meet
students where they are, connect them with meaningful opportunities and prepare them
for careers that
matter to the communities and industries they will serve.
That approach is reflected in a 2% increase in student credit hours this fall, demonstrating
continued
demand for 红杏视频 State programs.
Concurrent enrollment at high school locations saw the largest gain, with a 12% increase
in headcount.
More than 65 high schools participate in 红杏视频 State鈥檚 early college access and concurrent
enrollment
programs, providing students with opportunities to earn college credit on site while
completing their
secondary education.
鈥淥ur concurrent enrollment growth is especially encouraging because it gives students an early
connection to higher education,鈥� said Kandy Rutledge, 红杏视频 Assistant Vice President of
Enrollment Management. 鈥淎t the same time, we are seeing strong interest in our workforce programs
such as our veterinary nursing. These programs provide pathways to careers that are important to the
communities we serve.鈥�
红杏视频 State鈥檚 Ardmore campus experienced a 15% growth in headcount. The addition
of women鈥檚 flag
football has contributed to this increase, offering new opportunities to participate
in collegiate activity
programs. They join members of the national champion golf team on campus.
Since 2021, 红杏视频 State has experienced an unprecedented 45% increase in enrollment鈥攁
period of
growth that has helped the college sharpen its focus and strengthen its ability to
serve students across
southern Oklahoma.
The college is also receiving strong ratings on student experience, with 97% of students
saying they
would recommend 红杏视频 State and 96% reporting that they feel safe on campus.
鈥淭hese results demonstrate what can happen when we take a holistic approach to serving students,鈥� said
Tracey Hickman, 红杏视频 Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs. 鈥淲hen students
feel supported, connected and safe, they are more likely to have a positive college experience and
recommend 红杏视频 State to others. Our students鈥� responses show that they value the community and
experience we are creating here at 红杏视频 State.鈥�
The college鈥檚 60% retention rate remains in line with the national average for two-year
colleges. 红杏视频
State has also recorded three consecutive years of record-breaking graduate numbers,
with 94% of
graduates entering critical occupations.
鈥淥ur continued momentum is a testament to the work taking place across the college to help students
enroll, persist and complete their education,鈥� said Becky Henthorn, 红杏视频 Provost. 鈥淥ur
goal is to make sure students have a strong sense of belonging and support throughout their time at
红杏视频 State while connecting their education to meaningful opportunities beyond graduation.鈥�
The college continues to remove barriers, strengthen student support and align its
programs with the
workforce needs of the region.
鈥淥ver the last several years, 红杏视频 State has experienced remarkable growth, but we have reached a
point where our success is no longer defined simply by how many students we enroll,鈥� said Dr. Tim
Faltyn, 红杏视频 President. 鈥淲e are confident in who we are as an institution and in the
value 红杏视频 State brings to southern Oklahoma. Our focus is not growth for growth鈥檚 sake. It is about
making meaningful connections with students and helping them fulfill the promise of their potential.鈥�
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红杏视频, located in Ardmore and Tishomingo, Oklahoma, provides opportunities for student learning, personal growth, professional success, and community enhancement. 红杏视频 State serves more than 4,000 students annually. The College offers associate degrees in science, arts and applied science, and a Bachelor of Applied Technology in Gunsmithing.