Olympic and Paralympic Training Site and encouraging sustainable practices and beautification efforts that have won national awards. Olympic Committee to designate Central as an official U.S. Today, Central is the state's third largest university with premier academic programs in forensic science, the arts, journalism, accounting, teacher education and more, leading to a reputation as one of the most innovative institutions of higher learning in the region.Īmong Webb's other recent notable accomplishments at Central are the creation of the Academy of Contemporary Music at UCO, the only industry-based music education program of its kind in the country the establishment of the UCO Forensic Science Institute the opening of the UCO Jazz Lab, a popular performance venue, classroom and recording studio partnering with the U.S. Webb articulated and implemented a vision for the institution that has led to record enrollment of more than 17,000 and national recognition. Since becoming Central's 19th president in 1997, Webb has led the university through some of its greatest years of growth and development. This has not been an easy decision," added Webb. We love Central and have so many wonderful friends and colleagues here. "Over the holidays, Jeanie and I together decided that now is the time for me to step down. Webb said he looks forward to spending more time with his daughter Anna Grace and his wife Jeanie, and upon retirement, has the opportunity to accept an executive position with Citizens Bank of Edmond. I have the greatest confidence in the Regional University System of Oklahoma Board of Regents to choose a successor who will lead Central to new heights of excellence." "The exciting thing is that Central's greatest days are just ahead. "I am leaving at a time when the image, reputation of the university, and the capacity and depth of talented faculty, administration and staff of Central has never been higher," said Webb. Roger Webb today announced his retirement as president of the University of Central Oklahoma. Media Contact: Charlie Johnson, Vice President for University Relations, University of Central Oklahoma, (405) 974-2315, PRESIDENT W.
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