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|caption = Rose State Logo
|caption = Rose State Logo
|established = 1970
|established = 1970
|type = Public<br />[[Community College]]
|type = [[Public college|Public]] [[community college]]
|endowment =
|endowment =
|chairman =
|chairman =
|president = Dr. Jeanie Webb<ref name="Pres">{{cite web | url=http://newsok.com/jeanie-webb-is-named-seventh-president-of-rose-state-college/article/3759989 | title=Jeanie Webb is named seventh president of Rose State College | publisher=Newsok.com | date=March 1, 2013 | accessdate=January 16, 2014 | author=Allen, Silas}}</ref>
|president = Jeanie Webb<ref name="Pres">{{cite web | url=http://newsok.com/jeanie-webb-is-named-seventh-president-of-rose-state-college/article/3759989 | title=Jeanie Webb is named seventh president of Rose State College | publisher=Newsok.com | date=March 1, 2013 | access-date=January 16, 2014 | author=Allen, Silas}}</ref>
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|city = [[Midwest City]]
|city = [[Midwest City]]
|state = [[Oklahoma]]
|state = [[Oklahoma]]
|country = United States
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|campus = {{convert|116|acre|ha}}
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|nickname =
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|mascot = Raider
|mascot = Raider
|athletics = [[National Junior College Athletic Association|NJCAA]] Division I
|athletics_affiliations = [[National Junior College Athletic Association|NJCAA]] Division I
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|website = [http://www.rose.edu/ rose.edu]
|website = [https://www.rose.edu/ rose.edu]
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[[File:2011 Graduating Class of Rose State College - Respiratory Therapists.jpg|thumb|2011 Graduating Class of Rose State College Division of [[Respiratory Care]]]]
'''Rose State College''' is a [[community college]] located in [[Midwest City, Oklahoma]].
'''Rose State College''' is a [[Public college|public]] [[community college]] in [[Midwest City, Oklahoma]].


==History==
==History==
Rose State College was originally named Oscar Rose Junior College<ref name="rschistory">Britton, Terry D., "[http://digital.library.okstate.edu/ENCYCLOPEDIA/entries/R/RO027.html Rose State College]," ''[http://digital.library.okstate.edu/ENCYCLOPEDIA/ Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture]'' (accessed May 6, 2010)</ref> in memory of Oscar V. Rose, a former [[Mid-Del School District]] school superintendent.
Rose State College was originally named Oscar Rose Junior College<ref name="rschistory">Britton, Terry D., "[http://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=RO027 Rose State College]," ''[http://digital.library.okstate.edu/ENCYCLOPEDIA/ Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture]'' (accessed May 6, 2010)</ref> in memory of Oscar V. Rose, a former [[Mid-Del School District]] school superintendent.


The school was renamed Rose State College by Senate Bill Number 9 in April 1983 that went into effect on November 1, 1983.<ref name="rschistory"/>
The school was renamed Rose State College by Senate Bill Number 9 in April 1983 that went into effect on November 1, 1983.<ref name="rschistory"/>


Rose State College offered its first classes on September 21, 1970.<ref name="rschistory"/> Voters in [[Midwest City, Oklahoma|Midwest City]], [[Del City, Oklahoma|Del City]], and portions of southeastern and northeastern [[Oklahoma City, Oklahoma|Oklahoma City]]. This vote followed passage of Senate Bill Number 2 in 1967, a law enabling district-operated community colleges to receive state aid. Voters then passed a $1.75 million general obligation bond issue, a two-mill levy for operating expenses in 1969, and a three-mill levy for operations in 1970.<ref name="rschistory"/> In December 1973, the junior college became a member of The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, after approval from the Rose State College Board of Trustees. Rose State College exists as a publicly created and sustained, open-admissions, associate degree-granting college to provide comprehensive lower-division programs of higher education and related community services.<ref name="rschistory"/> To meet enrollment growth, the Communication Center was built in 1998, providing art, music, and journalism classrooms as well as a home for theatrical and musical performances. Popularity of the dental hygiene and dental assistant programs led to the construction of the Health Sciences Annex, completed in 2001. Rose State College has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,700 in 1970 to a regular fall enrollment of approximately 8,200. The campus now includes twenty-two buildings on approximately {{convert|116|acre|km2}}.<ref name="About us">{{cite web|title=About us|url=http://www.rose.edu/about-rose|publisher=Rose State College|accessdate=17 May 2012}}</ref><ref name="rschistory"/>
Rose State College offered its first classes on September 21, 1970.<ref name="rschistory"/> Voters in [[Midwest City, Oklahoma|Midwest City]], [[Del City, Oklahoma|Del City]], and portions of southeastern and northeastern [[Oklahoma City, Oklahoma|Oklahoma City]] approved the college district in 1968.<ref name="rschistory"/> This vote followed passage of Senate Bill Number 2 in 1967, a law enabling district-operated community colleges to receive state aid. Voters then passed a $1.75 million general obligation bond issue, a two-mill levy for operating expenses in 1969, and a three-mill levy for operations in 1970.<ref name="rschistory"/> In December 1973, the junior college became a member of The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, after approval from the Rose State College Board of Trustees. Rose State College exists as a publicly created and sustained, open-admissions, associate degree-granting college to provide comprehensive lower-division programs of higher education and related community services.<ref name="rschistory"/> To meet enrollment growth, the Communication Center was built in 1998, providing art, music, and journalism classrooms as well as a home for theatrical and musical performances.<ref name="rschistory"/> Part of the college was destroyed by [[1999 Bridge Creek–Moore tornado|a tornado]] on May&nbsp;3, 1999; some of the damage in this area was rated high-end F4 on the [[Fujita scale]], although F5 was considered.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tornado A9: The May 3, 1999 Bridge Creek-Newcastle-Oklahoma City-Moore F5 Tornado|url=http://www.weather.gov/oun/events-19990503-f5tornado|publisher=National Weather Service – Norman, Oklahoma|access-date=April 6, 2017}}</ref> Popularity of the dental hygiene and dental assistant programs led to the construction of the Health Sciences Annex, completed in 2001. Rose State College has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,700 in 1970 to a regular fall enrollment of approximately 8,200. The campus now includes twenty-two buildings on approximately {{convert|116|acre|km2}}.<ref name="About us">{{cite web|title=About us|url=http://www.rose.edu/about-rose|publisher=Rose State College|access-date=17 May 2012}}</ref><ref name="rschistory"/>


==Academics==
==The college today==
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[[File:2011 Graduating Class of Rose State College - Respiratory Therapists.jpg|thumb|2011 Graduating Class of Rose State College Division of [[Respiratory Care]]]]
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The college has a regular enrollment of more than 8,000 [[students]] and covers over {{convert|116|acre|km2}}. Rose State's colors are blue and gold, and their mascot is the Raider, based on [[Doolittle Raid|Doolittle's Raiders]], best known for leading a bombing run on [[Tokyo, Japan|Tokyo]] on April 18, 1942, shortly following the bombing of [[Attack on Pearl Harbor|Pearl Harbor]], [[Hawaii]], marking the U.S. entry into [[World War II]]. The college serves hundreds of military personnel each year due to its proximity to [[Tinker Air Force Base]]. The college runs a student newspaper, entitled ''The 15th Street News'', and hosts a number of community events throughout the year. <ref name="rscwebsite">[http://www.rose.edu/commfriend/pubrel/index.asp Rose State College Website] (accessed May 6, 2010).</ref> At Rose State College, students are encouraged to "Stay Close and Go Far."


Rose State boasts a large number of scholarships available to students including Leadership Scholarships and the Ticket to Rose Program.
The college has a regular enrollment of more than 8,000 [[students]] and covers over {{convert|116|acre|km2}}. Rose State offers scholarships to students including Leadership Scholarships and the Ticket to Rose Program.<ref>{{cite web|title=Scholarships: Overview|url=https://www.rose.edu/content/admissions-aid/financial-aid-scholarships/scholarships/|access-date=October 6, 2016|publisher=Rose State College}}</ref>
Ticket to Rose provides free tuition and mandatory fees for graduates of Midwest City High School, Carl Albert High School, Choctaw High School, Del City High School, and Star Spencer High School.{{cn|date=April 2015}}
Ticket to Rose provides free tuition and mandatory fees for graduates of Midwest City High School, Carl Albert High School, Choctaw High School, Del City High School, and Star Spencer High School.<ref>{{cite web|title=Scholarships: Ticket to Rose Program|url=https://www.rose.edu/content/admissions-aid/financial-aid-scholarships/scholarships/ticket-to-rose-program/|access-date=October 6, 2016|publisher=Rose State College}}</ref>

==Student life==
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Rose State's colors are blue and gold, and their mascot is the Raider, based on [[Doolittle Raid|Doolittle's Raiders]], best known for leading a bombing run on [[Tokyo, Japan|Tokyo]] on April 18, 1942, shortly following the bombing of [[Attack on Pearl Harbor|Pearl Harbor]], [[Hawaii]], marking the U.S. entry into [[World War II]]. The college serves hundreds of military personnel each year due to its proximity to [[Tinker Air Force Base]]. The college runs a student newspaper, entitled ''The 15th Street News'', and hosts a number of community events throughout the year.<ref name="rscwebsite">[http://www.rose.edu/commfriend/pubrel/index.asp Rose State College Website] (accessed May 6, 2010).</ref> On the campus of Rose State is "The Village," a complex of apartment-style housing capable of accommodating up to 180 students.<ref>{{cite web|title=Residence Life|url=https://www.rose.edu/content/about-us/our-campus/residence-life/|access-date=October 6, 2016|publisher=Rose State College}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*[http://www.rose.edu Rose State College]
*[http://www.rose.edu Official website]


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Latest revision as of 20:08, 22 February 2024

Rose State College
Rose State Logo
Former names
Oscar Rose Junior College
TypePublic community college
Established1970
PresidentJeanie Webb[1]
Studentsapprox. 13,000[2]
Location
Midwest City
,
Oklahoma
,
United States
Campus116 acres (47 ha)
ColorsBlue and Gold   
Sporting affiliations
NJCAA Division I
MascotRaider
Websiterose.edu

Rose State College is a public community college in Midwest City, Oklahoma.

History

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Rose State College was originally named Oscar Rose Junior College[3] in memory of Oscar V. Rose, a former Mid-Del School District school superintendent.

The school was renamed Rose State College by Senate Bill Number 9 in April 1983 that went into effect on November 1, 1983.[3]

Rose State College offered its first classes on September 21, 1970.[3] Voters in Midwest City, Del City, and portions of southeastern and northeastern Oklahoma City approved the college district in 1968.[3] This vote followed passage of Senate Bill Number 2 in 1967, a law enabling district-operated community colleges to receive state aid. Voters then passed a $1.75 million general obligation bond issue, a two-mill levy for operating expenses in 1969, and a three-mill levy for operations in 1970.[3] In December 1973, the junior college became a member of The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, after approval from the Rose State College Board of Trustees. Rose State College exists as a publicly created and sustained, open-admissions, associate degree-granting college to provide comprehensive lower-division programs of higher education and related community services.[3] To meet enrollment growth, the Communication Center was built in 1998, providing art, music, and journalism classrooms as well as a home for theatrical and musical performances.[3] Part of the college was destroyed by a tornado on May 3, 1999; some of the damage in this area was rated high-end F4 on the Fujita scale, although F5 was considered.[4] Popularity of the dental hygiene and dental assistant programs led to the construction of the Health Sciences Annex, completed in 2001. Rose State College has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,700 in 1970 to a regular fall enrollment of approximately 8,200. The campus now includes twenty-two buildings on approximately 116 acres (0.47 km2).[2][3]

Academics

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2011 Graduating Class of Rose State College Division of Respiratory Care

The college has a regular enrollment of more than 8,000 students and covers over 116 acres (0.47 km2). Rose State offers scholarships to students including Leadership Scholarships and the Ticket to Rose Program.[5] Ticket to Rose provides free tuition and mandatory fees for graduates of Midwest City High School, Carl Albert High School, Choctaw High School, Del City High School, and Star Spencer High School.[6]

Student life

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Rose State's colors are blue and gold, and their mascot is the Raider, based on Doolittle's Raiders, best known for leading a bombing run on Tokyo on April 18, 1942, shortly following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, marking the U.S. entry into World War II. The college serves hundreds of military personnel each year due to its proximity to Tinker Air Force Base. The college runs a student newspaper, entitled The 15th Street News, and hosts a number of community events throughout the year.[7] On the campus of Rose State is "The Village," a complex of apartment-style housing capable of accommodating up to 180 students.[8]

References

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  1. ^ Allen, Silas (March 1, 2013). "Jeanie Webb is named seventh president of Rose State College". Newsok.com. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
  2. ^ a b "About us". Rose State College. Retrieved 17 May 2012.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h Britton, Terry D., "Rose State College," Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture (accessed May 6, 2010)
  4. ^ "Tornado A9: The May 3, 1999 Bridge Creek-Newcastle-Oklahoma City-Moore F5 Tornado". National Weather Service – Norman, Oklahoma. Retrieved April 6, 2017.
  5. ^ "Scholarships: Overview". Rose State College. Retrieved October 6, 2016.
  6. ^ "Scholarships: Ticket to Rose Program". Rose State College. Retrieved October 6, 2016.
  7. ^ Rose State College Website (accessed May 6, 2010).
  8. ^ "Residence Life". Rose State College. Retrieved October 6, 2016.
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