Academic Enrichment Programs

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Lectureship Programs

E.T. Dunlap Lectureship Program. Southeastern Oklahoma State University, in cooperation with the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, hosts annually a lectureship program focusing on public policy and higher education. The program honors a distinguished scholar or outstanding public figure, who presents a lecture on public policy in higher education. The program is named for Dr. E. T. Dunlap who served as chancellor of Oklahoma higher education from 1961–82 and who received his baccalaureate degree from Southeastern in 1940. The program is financed through private donations and is supervised by a committee comprised of the Chancellor of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, the State Regents’ chairman, and Dr. Dunlap.

Dr. Linnie Ruth Hall Lectureship for Entrepreneurial and Business Issues. This was Southeastern’s first endowed lectureship, established in 1987 to honor Dr. Linnie Ruth Hall, an instructor in the School of Business for 27 years. The primary intent was to enable Southeastern students and others to learn first-hand from role model individuals who have demonstrated values, ethics, and integrity, through contributions to business disciplines, business acumen and success.

Massey Family Lectureship in Business and Public Policy. Created in 1994 with a gift from John Massey, a 1960 graduate of Southeastern and a Distinguished Alumnus, this lectureship was developed to point out the important alliance which must be forged between business and education. Mr. Massey served four years in the Oklahoma House of Representatives and six years in the State Senate before retiring to a full-time business career. He serves as a member and past chair of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.

Julian J. Rothbaum Distinguished Lecture in Public Affairs. Established in 1999 by Julian J. Rothbaum of Tulsa, Oklahoma, this lectureship brings to the Southeastern campus recognized authorities to address major issues of public affairs at the national, state, and local level. Lectures may include outstanding figures in government, academia, the media, non-profit organizations, or the private sector.

Don W. Sands Lectureship in Business. This lectureship was established by Mr. Don W. Sands, a native of Durant now residing in Duluth, Georgia. He is the President and CEO emeritus of Gold Kist, Inc. Mr. Sands is a 1949 Southeastern graduate and was honored in 1987 as a Distinguished Alumnus.

Sullivan Family Lectureship in Business. This lectureship was established in 1999 by Mr. Reggie Sullivan to honor his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wise Sullivan. Mr. Sullivan is a graduate of Southeastern and served as the chair of the 1999 S.A.I.L. Campaign in support of the Southeastern Alumni Association.

Honors Program

The Honors Program at Southeastern offers students an enriched curriculum and a supportive community. The program challenges students to critically approach their undergraduate experience through a dedicated Honors curriculum designed to enhance their education. Professors work closely with students and encourage them to use their problem-solving skills individually and collaboratively through in-depth coursework within a community of scholars.

The Honors Program also places a high value on co-curricular activities that enrich student experience. In addition to scheduled honors courses, each Honors Program Graduate completes an applied-learning experience such as an internship, study abroad, or independent research. Honors students regularly present at professional conferences and go on to attend top graduate and professional schools.

The Honors Program provides academic and financial support, information on career and internship opportunities, and specialized advising and mentorship to help students reach their full academic, professional, and personal potential.

Program Eligibility Requirements

Admission to the Honors Program is competitive, and based upon the following criteria:

  • ACT composite of 25 (or SAT equivalent) or higher, from a national test date, or high school GPA of 3.5 or higher
  • Letter of recommendation from a high school faculty member or administrator demonstrating knowledge of the student’s character, accomplishments, and potential
  • A personal statement, which should be an original, one-page, single-spaced letter, addressed to the Southeastern Faculty, articulating why and how the student would be an asset as a member of the Southeastern Honors Community
  • Approved application for admission to Southeastern Oklahoma State University
  • 6-semester high school transcript
  • Official transcripts showing all college credits earned (if applicable)
  • Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) if applicable
  • Priority consideration for admission is given to participants in interviews and events scheduled for Scholarship Competition Day, held each February

For additional information, please contact the Honors Program, Science 114, (580) 745-2771, or visit honorsprogram@se.edu, se.edu/honors.