NOC regent Michael Martin was honored Wednesday at his final regent meeting by the Board of Regents and president Diana Watkins. (photo by Shiloh Martin/Northern Oklahoma College)
NOC honors outgoing regent Michael Martin
After five years as a Northern Oklahoma College regent, Stillwater’s Michael Martin attended his final meeting Wednesday in Tonkawa.
At Martin’s final meeting, NOC President Diana Watkins read a proclamation honoring his service.
Martin was praised for his dedication to “Northern’s Mission which helped cultivate and promote student growth and success by creating life-changing experiences which includes the transition of NJCAA Division I men’s and women’s Soccer program from Tonkawa to Enid as well as adding a new NJCAA men’s and women’s Wrestling program to the Tonkawa campus.”
Highlights of his regent career include the collaborative partnership between NOC and OSU that has proven beneficial as the two celebrated the 20-year anniversary of working together to promote college access and degree completion, ultimately increasing the number of Cowboys who graduate from OSU, thus strengthening the state’s workforce and economy.
“I want to thank everyone who sits on this board of regents,” Martin said. “NOC has a solid team and I believe the future for NOC is very bright.”
“Regent Martin was sworn in the same year I became the Vice President for NOC Stillwater, so I have relied on and appreciated his guidance throughout my administrative career,” said NOC President Diana Watkins. “We will all miss his unique perspective, legal expertise, and passion for providing high quality experiences for Oklahoma’s college students.”
Martin was appointed in 2019.
Northern Oklahoma College, the state’s first public two-year community college, is a multi-campus, land-grant institution that provides high quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities and services.
NOC serves nearly 4,000 students through the home campus in Tonkawa, branch in Enid, and NOC/OSU Gateway Program in Stillwater. Of these students about 80% receive financial aid and/or scholarships. 75% of NOC students complete their degree with zero debt.
The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers associate degrees in three general areas: Arts, Science and Applied Science; the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs; and the Accreditation Commission for Education and Nursing.
For more information about Northern Oklahoma College please call (580) 628-6208 or visit the NOC website at www.noc.edu.
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