PRESIDENT’S LEADERSHIP CLASS 2026 APPLICATION INFORMATION

ABOUT

The President's Leadership Class (PLC) is designed to develop and enhance leadership skills and knowledge. The course will explore the personal, interpersonal, organizational, and social dimensions in the greater context of leadership. The goal of the course is to develop self-aware, ethical, and principle-centered future leaders with the ability to think critically, apply a proven process for decision-making, and communicate effectively.

LINKS

2026 PLC Application (Word)

Applications due Monday, March 9, 2026

ELIGIBILITY

To be considered for participation, applicants must have completed the following by May 2026 (end of the spring semester):

• 15 credit hours at OCCC in 1000-level courses or higher.
• Successfully completed ENGL 1113 (or equivalent).
• Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative or retention GPA from the date of application through the Fall 2026 semester.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Submit completed application and one letter of recommendation from an OCCC Faculty or Staff member. All must be emailed to Liz Largent, Vice President for Academic Affairs, at liz.a.largent@occc.edu by March 9, 2026.

PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS

• Be enrolled in a minimum of 8 credit hours during the Fall 2026 semester.
• Enroll in and complete PLC2112, which meets 1-2:40 on Mondays of the Fall 2026 semester.
• Intend to graduate from OCCC.

INCENTIVES

Fall 2026

• Participants will have the opportunity to work and learn from some of the top leaders from OCCC and the Oklahoma City area, as well as participate in special activities and events through their enrollment in PLC-2112.
• In-State Tuition and Fees for up to 8 credit hours at OCCC.
• Up to a $500 Book Stipend for the OCCC Bookstore.

Spring 2027

• Students who successfully complete the course with a “C” or higher and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 will receive in-state tuition and fees for up to 6 credit hours at OCCC and up to a $500 book stipend for the OCCC Bookstore.

 

MORE INFORMATION

Contact Liz Largent at 682-1611 ext. 7140 or via email at liz.a.largent@occc.edu.