OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (April 21, 2025) — Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) has received the certification level of “Excellence” from the Oklahoma State Department of Health’s Certified Healthy Campus program.
Certified Healthy Campus was created in 2011 to recognize both public and private post-secondary campuses and career technology centers that promote health and wellness for their faculty, staff, students and visitors.
“OCCC is honored to be recognized by the Oklahoma State Department of Health as a Certified Healthy Campus at the Excellence level,” said Dr. Mautra Staley Jones, president of OCCC. “Our college is proud to positively contribute to a healthier future for Oklahomans by fostering a campus environment rooted in evidence-based health and wellness principles.”
The Certified Healthy level of certification — Basic, Merit, Excellence — is determined by a scoring process. Applicants report on activities and policies currently offered by their campus across 82 criteria in 10 categories, covering topics such as tobacco; nutrition; physical activity; stress; mental health; alcohol, drug, and other addiction issues; prevention; safety; continuing professional development; and service.
Certified Healthy Campus is part of the Certified Healthy Oklahoma Program, a free, voluntary statewide certification that showcases businesses, campuses, communities, congregations, early childhood programs, and schools that are committed to supporting healthy choices through environmental and policy change.
About Oklahoma City Community College
Since its inception in 1972, Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) has been the heartbeat of the Metro, dedicated to empowering learners and strengthening communities. Serving more than 18,000 students in credit-seeking courses and more than 5,000 students in non-credit-seeking programs, we are committed to producing leaders. “Student Success, Community Enrichment” is our mission, and we offer 87 degree and certificate programs plus more than 50 micro-credentials that provide a foundation for further education or immediate career readiness. We remain dedicated to providing accessible, affordable, high-quality education that equips students to achieve personal and professional goals. OCCC is more than an institution; we are a community catalyst, fostering growth and success in our city, our workforce, and the lives of our students. Discover your potential at OCCC, where your future is our purpose.
Media Contact:
Sarah Barrow
Executive Director of Communication
405-834-5406
sarah.barrow@occc.edu
