The Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) President’s Leadership Class recently graduated 23 students.

The President’s Leadership Class (PLC) helps develop and enhance the leadership skills and knowledge of graduating OCCC students. The course explores personal, interpersonal, organizational, and social dimensions in the greater context of leadership. The goal of the program 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.

“The President’s Leadership Class marks OCCC’s commitment to developing the next generation of community and business leaders.†OCCC President Jerry Steward said. “I commend these exceptional students for challenging themselves and successfully completing the course.â€

Graduates from the fall semester’s PLC program – its ninth class – possess different career goals, and come from a diverse range of personal backgrounds and cultures. Degree programs represented by the students range from nursing to engineering, from psychology to pre-education.

To be considered for participation, student applicants must meet certain grade and course standards and intend to graduate from OCCC. An application must be submitted with two letters of recommendation by college faculty or staff.

Dr. Liz Largent, professor of leadership and critical thinking, oversees the program application process. For more information, Dr. Largent may be reached via email at Liz.A.Largent@occc.edu. The application can be found online at https://www.occc.edu/leadership/index.html.

About Oklahoma City Community College

OCCC enrolls nearly 20,000 students annually. The college is currently the largest adult basic education provider in the state. OCCC offers a full range of associate degree programs that prepare students to transfer to baccalaureate institutions while other degree and certificate programs prepare students for immediate employment. At OCCC, students receive a quality education with small class sizes, dedicated professors, and leadership opportunities. Students can choose from more than 60 major fields of study and participate in a variety of clubs and organizations. For more information about OCCC, visit www.occc.edu, or engage on social media @OTripleC.

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Fall 2019 President’s Leadership Class Graduates

Name City
Bailey Williams Chickasha

Ashely McEntire Edmond

Larissa Whisenhunt Lexington

Adom Amissah Moore

Jose Jacobo Moore

Hyou (Mary) Yoon Moore

Dakota Elam Norman

William Hardwick Norman

Lindsey Holmes Norman

Izaac Lambros Norman

Thomas Miles Norman

Christopher Shropshire Norman

Hailey Stuart Norman

Julie Vanlandingham Norman

Evans Acquah Oklahoma City

Ricardo Chavez Oklahoma City

Kayrine Johnson Oklahoma City

Maryam Malakooti Oklahoma City

Laura Ramirez Oklahoma City

Josue Soto Oklahoma City

Raven Wade Oklahoma City

Jamie Kautz Yukon

Giselle Walker Yukon