Welcome to the official page of the Oklahoma Division of Student Assistance Programs.
Please be aware that the site is still under construction. Links are being added daily. If you have an immediate concern, please do not hesitate to contact me at jessicam@cameron.edu
ODSA:
I'm so thrilled to be writing this letter as it means ODSA has
updated its webpages! No longer will you open to this page and
see "under major construction." Does that mean we won't be
making additional changes -- absolutely not! In fact, I
strongly encourage you to take a look around and through these
pages. Let us know what you like and what you don't like.
Tell us what needs to be corrected, changed and/or added. Give
us your ideas and suggestions. We will review and evaluate
each suggestion and determine what changes and improvements can be
made for the good of the organization and the students we serve.
I believe this website should be user-friendly to potential TRIO participants and to coordinating organizations, as well as to our current participants and program staff members. The Emerging Leaders Institute participants will be working along with Jessica McKelvey, ODSA's public information representative, in an effort to make the ODSA website an exceptionally useful tool.
I want to take this opportunity to thank Jessica and those who have helped her in the revision of the ODSA website. I appreciate the time and effort that has gone into this important project. I want to thank YOU in advance for visiting the ODSA website and letting us know what you think about it.
This update comes at a perfect time to let you know we have some
really important upcoming events. Be sure to check those
links!
I look forward to hearing from you. Keep up the excellent
work you are doing on behalf of Oklahoma's TRiO participants!
Sincerely,
Mary Huckleberry Meeks
To promote professional competency, efficiency, and associate of members and others associated with and concerned about student assistance programs.
To promote the development, improvement, and extension of educational opportunities for TRiO eligible persons in the Southwest Region who, because of financial, cultural, educational deprivation, disability, and limited English speaking ability, have not had those opportunities necessary for the development of their fullest potential. To accomplish this purpose, ODSA proposes to work at six levels:
- Participants served by the programs, community, parents, and schools
- Institutions and agencies hosting the programs and others offering services
- Other programs serving educational needs
- Local, state, and regional organizations
- Regional and national offices of the Department of Education
To provide for improved communication between institutions and agencies sponsoring student assistance programs.
To foster a commitment to develop bold and innovative educational programs designed to provide opportunities for eligible participants to initiate, continue or resume secondary and/or post secondary education.
To promote and provide individual and cooperative studies, research, workshops, seminars, conferences, effective models and related activities as may be desired or required to fulfill the purposes of the Association.
To develop, maintain, and disseminate data pertinent to resolving issues to all bona fide participants and officials of student assistance programs.
To participate in ethical efforts geared to guarantee all membership equal rights, privileges, and benefits.