| Scope and method of study. This historical study was conducted for the purpose of examining the changes that have occurred in the administration, educational programs, and campus facilities at the Oklahoma State University Technical Branch, Okmulgee, so that future planning processes at the school could be assisted by analyzing the changes that have taken place and what events or people may have brought about such changes. A study of what events and people were involved in establishing and administering the school was made, along with the educational program changes that took place in each department. Outside advisory groups and external educational programs were also discussed, along with the campus facilities changes made over the years.;Findings and conclusions. The school was founded as a technical institution primarily because the army hospital at that location was not converted to a veteran's hospital following World War II. State funding has remained a problem from the beginning, which has led to a dependence on advisory groups and outside business/industry people to donate needed equipment and funds. The administration of the school has remained stable despite numerous staff changes due in part to having had only three chief administrators. Numerous changes in both curricula and campus facilities have taken place, recommended and supported by external groups. Stronger faculty input into educational program changes, establishment of a curriculum committee, and stronger coordination of external programs with day and evening classes were recommended. |
