During the Nov. 19, 2025 Board of Regents meeting, Regents approved the FY2025 external audit report, as presented by Kirk Vanderslice, Hinkle & Company, PC. Vanderslice announced a clean unmodified opinion with a clean opinion on internal controls. Additionally, he congratulated Vice President for Financial Affairs Anita Simpson for her years of service.
The 2026-2027 Academic Calendar was approved, as presented by Vice President for Academic Affairs Shelly Mencacci.
The NOC financial report was approved, as presented by Vice President for Financial Affairs Anita Simpson. In purchases of $25,000 or more in November, an academic research data base for all campuses was approved with ProQuest totaling $30,173.62. A total of $75,000 was also approved of the Section 13/New College Fund 600-650 allocation requests for various projects.
In administrator updates, Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Shelly Mencacci reported that NOC Sheep Center students exhibited the Champion and Reserve Champion Dorset Ram and the Champion Dorset Ewe. In the Hampshire Division, they exhibited the Champion Hampshire Ram and Reserve Champion Hampshire Flock. The Livestock Judging Team placed 3rd in the American Royal in Kansas City.
Also, eight fine arts students were selected to the Intercollegiate Honor Band which will perform at the Music Educators Conference in Spring 2026.
Mencacci added that a number of students assisted with the Tonkawa Stamp Out Starvation event and the Charlie Adams Day in Newkirk. On the Enid campus, students participated in the Day of Kindness, Ending Alzheimer’s Walk, and Cherokee Strip Parade.
Vice President for Development & Community Relations Sheri Snyder reported that Presidential Partners and Greater Gifts Campaigns are underway with over $60,000 received at present.
Jeremy Hise, Vice President for NOC Enid, reported that Enid Mayor David Mason spoke at the annual Veterans Day Program challenging students to volunteer and serve their community. Hise also reported that he and Dr. Marsh Howard, NOC Vice President for Stillwater, presented a grant proposal to the TSET Legacy Committee in the hope of obtaining a grant for renovations at NOC Enid.
Vice President for Enrollment Dr. Rick Edgington said that NOC enrollment for Fall 2025 shows a 3% increase in headcount from Fall 2024 and is flat in credit hour production. He also shared the preliminary enrollment report compiled by State Regents which showed how the College compares with others within the state. Additionally, he shared a 15-year history of NOC headcount enrollment sharing the gradual increase in headcount post-covid with fall 2025 headcount totaling 3223.
President Morris reported on behalf of Dr. Marsh Howard, Vice President for NOC Stillwater. Highlighted was a report that the Stillwater location had saved 33% in expected energy costs that were avoided in a three-year period due to energy conservation due to optimum use of facilities, planning for summer operations, and engaging in an Energy Leadership Award Program.
Vice President for Student Affairs Jason Johnson reported that NOC hosted its first ever wrestling open tournament with over 200 wrestlers participating. Johnson and Dean of Students Ryan Paul also attended the 2025 Safety and Security Summit on Nov. 12.
In the president’s report, Diana Morris reported that Tuesday night, NOC hosted the Miss NOC competition in the Renfro Center. She also attended the Higher Education Hall of Fame where Chancellor Burrage was inducted. Morris also attended the Oklahoma Hall of Fame Ceremony where former state regent Bert Mackie was inducted. Morris also plans to attend a number of Oklahoma State Legislative Tours where college officials have the opportunity to visit with state legislators.
The next meeting is Wednesday, December 17 at NOC Tonkawa in the President’s Conference Room.
Northern Oklahoma College, the state’s first public two-year community college, is a multi-campus, land-grant institution that provides high quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities and services.
NOC serves nearly 4,000 students through the home campus in Tonkawa, branch in Enid, and NOC/OSU Gateway Program in Stillwater. Of these students about 80% receive financial aid and/or scholarships. 75% of NOC students complete their degree with zero debt.
The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers associate degrees in three general areas: Arts, Science and Applied Science; the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs; and the Accreditation Commission for Education and Nursing.
For more information about Northern Oklahoma College or giving to the NOC Foundation, please contact the development office at (580) 628-6208 or visit the NOC website at www.noc.edu.
