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Revision as of 21:56, 22 July 2008

Oklahoma Baptist University
Motto"Shine at OBU"
TypePrivate
Established1910
Endowment$93.7 million
Students1645 (fall 2006)
Location
Shawnee
,
Oklahoma
,
United States
CampusUrban, 189 acres
ColorsGreen & Gold
Nickname"Bison Hill"
AffiliationsBaptist General Convention of Oklahoma
Mascotthe Bison
Websitewww.okbu.edu

Oklahoma Baptist University is a Christian liberal arts university located in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and owned by the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma.


Raley Chapel

OBU Mission Statement

  • Pursue academic excellence
  • Integrate faith with all areas of knowledge
  • Engage a diverse world
  • Live worthy of the high calling of God in Christ


Academics

stained glass window in Raley Chapel

Oklahoma Baptist University was ranked by U.S. News & World Report in the top five comprehensive colleges in Oklahoma in their annual rankings of “America’s Best Colleges” for the fourteenth consecutive year.

A typical degree at OBU requires 30 credits in a specific degree area, though some plans require up to 60 credits in a specific area. In addition, a core degree curriculum must be met. In keeping with the school's liberal arts focus, the core curriculum emphasizes diverse education, including religion, science, sociology, mathematics, and the humanities.

OBU offers ten bachelor's degrees in 78 areas of study in five academic schools. The typical degree offered by OBU is a Bachelor of Arts, or a BA. The school also offers degrees more focused within a specific school, such as a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or a Bachelor of Music (B.M.) A Bachelor of Science degree requires completing a degree plan from a major within the school of science. A Bachelor of Music requires nearly 60 credits from the School of Music, including a senior project, which is generally a recital.

In 2007, OBU launched new graduate programs at a new campus in downtown Oklahoma City, the OBU International Graduate School. The school currently offers an MBA with an international business focus, and plans to offer a Master of Science in nursing beginning in 2008.

Colleges


Athletics & Wellness

The Bison compete in the Sooner Athletic Conference of the NAIA in 17 sports, including baseball, men & women's basketball, men & women's cross country, men & women's golf, men & women's soccer, softball, men & women's tennis, men & women's track & field, and women's volleyball. OBU has a total of five NAIA National Championships: men’s basketball, one, 1966; men’s outdoor track and field, two, 1990 and 2007; women’s indoor track and field, two, 2005 and 2007.

OBU was ranked #5 in the 2006-07 U.S. Sports Academy Directors’ Cup standings for the NAIA. The rankings are based on the overall success of athletic programs at NAIA member schools. OBU finished as the top school from the Sooner Athletic Conference and NAIA Region VI with 639.

OBU’s women’s indoor track and field team won the 2007 NAIA Championship, which was their second championship in three years. The OBU men’s outdoor track and field team won the 2007 NAIA Championship, which was their second championship.[1]

The OBU Recreation and Wellness Center was completed in 2007 and includes cardio and weight machines, a 29-foot rock climbing wall, an indoor running track, three basketball/volleyball courts, three racquetball courts, a swimming pool, and a snack bar/lounge. The RAWC is home to many campus intramural sports, which include Basketball, Bowling, Flag Football, Free Throw Shooting, Racquetball, Sand Volleyball, Softball, Volleyball, Wallyball, and Ultimate Frisbee.[2]

Campus organizations

Notable alumni

Student Government Association

Each student enrolled in six or more hours at Oklahoma Baptist University is a member of the Student Government Association (SGA). This provides the student with the opportunity for practical experience and responsible citizenship by participating in the activities of student government. Through its work in University Committees and the Board of Trustees, SGA is the recognized voice of the student body in the decision-making processes of the University.

The SGA is divided into three branches, Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. The President of SGA heads the Executive Branch, which consists of the SGA Cabinet and other boards or commissions. The Cabinet consists of offices specified in the Constitution and others as deemed necessary by the President of the SGA.

The Legislative branch is composed of the SGA Senate and its respective committees. The Senate, through the writing of Resolutions and Bills, is the voice of the Student Government Association. Senate legislation often initiates changes in the policies of the University and Student Government Association. All students are eligible to run for Senate posts, which are elected by ballot in general elections, or in the Residence Halls.

The Supreme Court is the highest court in the Judicial Branch. The Supreme Court holds appellate jurisdiction in all ARM and Residence Hall Association cases. It is the final authority in the constitutionality of legislation and actions of the Student Government Association. It is headed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

Events hosted at OBU

  • OBU annually hosts two sessions of Super Summer, each lasting one week, during the first two full weeks in June.
  • OBU annually hosts the OSSAA State 1A, 2A, and 3A Vocal Contest. The majority of contest activities take place in Raley Chapel where numerous high school choirs and ensembles warm-up and perform for contest judges.
  • OBU hosts Welcome Week, freshman orientation for all new students prior to the start of the fall semester. Students are given OBU beanies and taught the school sprit chant known as Karip.
  • OBU, over the course of the past few years, has held a two (2) day camp in preparation for the OMEA (Oklahoma Music Educators Association) High-School All-State Chorus auditions. Usually this event takes place the second or third weekend in July.

University Administration

OBU Presidents

References

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