Exciting news 鈥� 蘑菇TV has officially launched a Retiree Association! Championed by President Ken Evans, this new initiative is designed to foster meaningful connections among OCU鈥檚 retired faculty and staff, keeping you engaged with the vibrant university community you helped build.
While still in its early stages, the Retiree Association aims to create opportunities for social gatherings, lifelong learning, volunteerism, and continued involvement in university life. We鈥檙e eager to shape this organization in ways that truly reflect the interests and ideas of our retired community members 鈥� and that鈥檚 where you come in.
If you鈥檙e an OCU retiree, we鈥檇 love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on how this association can best support and enrich your ongoing relationship with the university. Let鈥檚 build something special together 鈥� your legacy deserves it!
OCU Retiree Benefits
Retirement is just the beginning of a new chapter with OCU, where you remain a valued part of our present and future. That鈥檚 why we鈥檙e proud to offer a range of meaningful benefits to keep you connected, active, and engaged:
- Peace of mind with a $15,000 life insurance benefit.
- Easy access with an OCU ID card and permanent retiree parking permit.
- Campus perks like complimentary admission to home athletic events, student recitals, lectures, and other special events.
- Health and wellness with full access to the Aduddell Fitness Center.
- Ongoing support with library privileges, notary services, and continued use of your OCU email account.
- Educational opportunities through tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents.
Your connection to OCU is lifelong 鈥� and these benefits are here to make sure you keep thriving as part of our community! Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about or for assistance your retiree benefits.
As an OCU retiree*, you鈥檙e automatically a member of our Retiree Association 鈥� no sign-ups or fees required. This association is designed to keep you connected to the vibrant university community you helped shape, offering opportunities to stay engaged, socialize with fellow retirees, and participate in campus events and special programs. It鈥檚 our way of honoring your lasting impact while ensuring your voice and presence remain an essential part of OCU鈥檚 ongoing story.
*Retirees are retired faculty and staff who have:
- At least 10 years of full-time service
- Reached a minimum age of 55
- A combined age + years of service totaling 70 or more
- 听[email protected] 听 听 405.208.5983
- Answer your questions about the retiree group
- Replace or order your OCU retiree ID
- Replace or order your OCU permanent parking permit
- Update your contact information
- Reactivate your OCU retiree email account
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Marc Antone GoddingJanuary 23 | Music Faculty | Sandra 鈥淛aney鈥� WheelerMay 26听| Director, Admissions | Denise Binkley听July 17 | Director, A&S Student Success |
David EngebretsonJuly 17 | Chemistry Faculty听听 | Klaus RossbergOctober 8 |听Physics Faculty | William (Bill) Dudley, JrNovember 10听 |听 Law Library Assistant |
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Vicki MacDougallJanuary 21 | Law Faculty | Judith WilloughbyMay 4 | Music Faculty听 | Pattie RutherfordMay 25 | Registrar鈥檚 Office |
Eleanore ZajacJuly 2 | International Student Office | Lois KruschwitzJuly 18 | Biology Faculty听 | Pam MeltonNovember 12 | Admin Asst MSB |
Lacy McLarryNovember 13 | Music Faculty | 听 | Molisa 鈥楳o鈥� DerkDecember 1 | Computer Science Faculty听 |
听 | 2023 | 听 |
Brian HarveyJanuary 12 | Soccer Coach | Barbara CovaltMarch 30 | Sr. Controller | Kathryn BroadApril 23 | Law Librarian |
Marjorie DowningOctober 2 | Law Faculty | John 'Steve' TaylorOctober 7 | Assistant Chief OCU PD | Carter Blue ClarkDecember 1 听|听 History Faculty |
| 听 | Nancy KenderdineDecember 26 | Law Faculty | 听 |
| 听 | 2022 | 听 |
Irene E. PhillipsJanuary 24 | Nursing Faculty | Birdie DuniphinMarch 9 | Athletics Admin Asst | Denney CrabaughJuly 13 | Baseball Coach |
James PalmerSeptember 27 | University Press | Betty J. GorrellNovember 18 | Nursing Faculty | Dennis ArrowDecember 15 | Law Faculty |
| 听 | 2021 | 听 |
Florence BirdwellJanuary 15 | Music Faculty | Judith MorganJanuary 15 | Law Faculty | Frances DeatheFebruary 25 | Law Librarian听 |
Lyndel HarrisAugust 24 | OCU PD Chief | Kathryn HarrisSeptember 1 | OCU-TV Studio | Dale HallOctober 30 | Theatre Faculty |
Nelda HobbsNovember 9 | Nursing Faculty | 听 | Philip WilsonNovember听26 |听Preventive听Maintenance |
| 听 | 2020 | 听 |
John StarkeyJanuary 11 | Religion Faculty | Elizabeth HedrickJune 24 | VP Admin Services | Wanda WilsonSeptember 16 | DB Library Clerk |
Jean KobsOctober 1 | MSB Admin Asst | 听 | Norwood BeveridgeOctober 3 | Law Faculty听 |
听 | 2019 | 听 |
Albert William MartinJanuary 9 | Religion Faculty | 听 | David CarmichaelJanuary 16 | Business Faculty |
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Roxie BrownNovember 11 | Admissions Admin Asst | John C BranchDecember 6 | Biology Faculty | Frank PfaffDecember 18 | MSB Faculty |
听 | Gerald WeatherbyDecember 23 | Chemistry Faculty | 听 |
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Jerome (Jerry) AltshulerMarch 25 | MSB Faculty | Ali AlliMay 21 | MSB Faculty | Cathy BewleyDecember 15 | Religion Admin Asst |
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Regina BennettDecember 3 | English Faculty | 听 | Jerald WalkerDecember 24 | President |
听 | 2015 | 听 |
David MayMarch 21 | Economics Faculty | 听 | Saundra K MillerNovember 11 | Assistant Registrar |
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Lulu (Muff) FordFebruary 14 | School of Religion | Harold SpradlinMarch 20 | MSB Faculty | Chariyar NillpraphanOctober 30 | DB Librarian听 |
听 | Marjorie SussexDecember 31 | Spanish Faculty听 | 听 |
听 | 2013 | 听 |
听 | John William 鈥淏ill鈥� CongerJanuary 1 | General Counsel | 听 |
