Faculty Association

Purpose

The purpose of the Faculty Association is to improve OCCC’s academic environment and to promote faculty needs and goals. The Faculty Association provides a formal and direct means of communication between college faculty and administration. As an association, we share information, gather input, and consider and recommend improvements. The Faculty Association represents all faculty, though membership is voluntary. Dues are $10. Officers are elected.

Faculty Association Officers (2026-2027)

Jennifer Ball, Chair  
Physical Therapy Assistant Program Director, ext. 7305  

Nathan Kelley,  Chair-Elect
Professor of English, ext. 7171  

Michelle Cole, Secretary
Professor of Biology, ext. 7268  

Paul Buckelew, Treasurer
Professor of Mathematics, ext. 7277  

Renee Thomas, Parliamentarian
Professor of Physical Therapy/ACCE, ext. 7749  

Donald Ross, Past Chair
Professor of Economics, ext. 7285  

Join Us at the Next Meeting

The Faculty Association meets on the fourth Tuesday, August through April. All faculty members are welcome!

The Faculty Association Executive Committee meets on the second Thursday, August through April.