Southeastern Oklahoma State University

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Southeastern Oklahoma State University, often abbreviated as SOSU, is a public university located in Durant, Oklahoma with an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 4,000 as of 2005.

The college was founded in 1909 as Southeastern State Normal School, following an act of the Oklahoma state legislature, with its initial emphasis on teacher training. Expansion of the various degree programs over the years culminated with its redesignation as a State University in 1974. The college is now undergoing a tremendous makeover, with more dorms being constructed, a new student union plaza, and the recently renewed Pual Laird football field. The previous SOSU President was Dr. Glen D. Johnson who served Southeastern for 9 years. At the start of 2007, Johnson left Southeastern and assumed the duties of Chancellor of the Oklahoma State System for Higher Education. Dr. Jesse Snowden is currently serving as Interim President at Southeastern. The current Student Body President is Michael J. Davis.

Contents 1 Technology 2 Mascot issues 3 Student-Faculty Ratio 4 Class size 5 Famous alumni 6 External links

[edit] Technology

Students have access to more than 411 computers in 22 labs/classrooms across campus

[edit] Mascot issues

SOSU was one of the many schools named by the NCAA regarding the use of a Native American nickname, Savages. The school has since changed its athletic nickname to the "Savage Storm".

[edit] Student-Faculty Ratio

• 20:1

[edit] Class size

64% of their classes have fewer than 30 students; less than three percent of classes have more than 50 students

SOSU’s athletic team mascot is the "Savage Storm" — a name which was changed January 20, 2006 due to their old name (the Savages) being considered culturally insensitive to Native Americans. Dennis Rodman and Crystal Robinson played for their NAIA basketball teams. Other athletics include: NCAA Division II; Lone Star Conference, North Division Men's: baseball, basketball, football, tennis, rodeo Women's: basketball, cross country, softball, tennis, volleyball, rodeo

[edit] Famous alumni

• Bill Anoatubby, Governor of the Chickasaw Nation
• Reba McEntire, country music singer and actress
• Dennis Rodman, professional basketball player
• Crystal Robinson, professional basketball player
• Brett Butler, professional baseball player
• Ira Clarence Eaker, Lt General US Army, US Army Air Force

[edit] External links

• Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Public universities in Oklahoma

Cameron University • East Central University • Langston University • Northeastern State University • Northwestern Oklahoma State University • Oklahoma Panhandle State University • Oklahoma State University • Rogers State University • Southeastern Oklahoma State University • Southwestern Oklahoma State University • University of Central Oklahoma • University of Oklahoma • University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma

Lone Star Conference
Abilene Christian • Angelo State • Cameron • Central Oklahoma • East Central • Eastern New Mexico • Midwestern State • Northeastern State • Southeastern Oklahoma • Southwestern Oklahoma • Tarleton State • Texas A&M–Commerce • Texas A&M–Kingsville • Texas Woman's • West Texas A&M