Oklahoma Sen. Roger Thompson was recognized with 2020 and 2021 Distinguished Service Awards for Higher Education during today\u2019s meeting of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. He was honored for his support of higher education in his role as Chair of the Appropriations Committee, co-chair of the Committee on Pandemic Relief and as a member of the Finance and Rules committees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\u201cSen. Roger Thompson has remained steadfast in his support of the state system of higher education\u2019s budget priorities, including fulfilling the state\u2019s matching commitment of $161 million for the Endowed Chairs program; a much-needed faculty salary increase; fully funding the concurrent enrollment program; expanding support for engineering, STEM, and nursing degree programs, as well as teacher education programs; and providing funds for Section 13 offset monies, which are utilized for deferred maintenance and capital expenditure purposes at our colleges and universities,\u201d said Chancellor Glen D. Johnson. \u201cThe State Regents, the Council of College and University Presidents, and I are pleased to honor Sen. Thompson, a strong advocate for higher education since his election to the State Senate in 2014, with consecutive Distinguished Service Awards for Higher Education.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Distinguished Service Awards for Higher Education recognize individuals who demonstrate distinguished leadership and support of higher education in Oklahoma during the legislative session. It is the highest award presented by the State Regents and the Council of College and University Presidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPeople are moving to Oklahoma because of the quality of our workforce, which is a direct result of our higher education system,\u201d said Sen. Thompson. \u201cI have seen what a difference it makes in the lives of Oklahomans, especially in rural areas like my district. I am very supportive and proud of our higher education programs in Oklahoma and I am honored to receive this award.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Oklahoma Sen. Roger Thompson was recognized with 2020 and 2021 Distinguished Service Awards for Higher Education during today\u2019s meeting of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. He was honored for his support of higher education in his role as Chair of the Appropriations Committee, co-chair of the Committee on Pandemic Relief and as a … Continue reading Sen. Roger Thompson Receives Higher Education Distinguished Service Awards<\/span>