NSU College of Extended Learning

06/17/2026

Prospective students visited the Northeastern State University campus at Broken Arrow
with our summer SOAR Program. Faculty hosted information sessions for students to take the next step to register for classes and complete other essential tasks.

Gather Here, Go Far!

https://offices.nsuok.edu/engagement/StudentTransitions/SOAR/default.aspx

06/16/2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District hosted a combined tabletop exercise for Keystone Dam on Tuesday June 16, 2026. Northeastern State University faculty attended this training to create educational opportunities for Emergency Management students. This event included communicating USACE project Information on shared risk responsibility, flood threat recognition warning and dissemination, providing a test of procedures, methods to reduce flood risks through deliberate emergency management planning, and response actions. Today’s event highlighted the importance of networking with key community County and City Emergency Managers, Mayors, City Managers, Public Works Directors, Police Chiefs, Fire Chiefs, Hospital Emergency Managers, and Flood Plain Managers.

Don’t be scared, be prepared.

https://academics.nsuok.edu/criminaljustice/DegreePrograms/HomelandSecurity.aspx

https://www.swt.usace.army.mil/

06/10/2026

Another successful CERT Camp completed at the Broken Arrow Campus. Each year there is a waiting list for this camp for students all around green country. Carrie Suns, Community Relations Coordinator for the Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps dropped in to support the program. If you want to enroll your student for next summer the link is below. Look for future announcements with Tulsa County Emergency Management and Northeastern State University.
Be prepared, not scared!

https://academics.nsuok.edu/continuingeducation/YouthPrograms/cert_yth_cmp.aspx

https://www2.tulsacounty.org/community/tulsa-county-emergency-management/

https://www.okmrc.org/

06/04/2026

Happy birthday to Dr. Eloy Chavez, Dean of the College of Extended Learning at Northeastern State University. Staff members and his family had the opportunity to celebrate today and express our gratitude for his service. The highlight was a gigantic birthday card, signed by many of the students attending summer camps under CEL at the Broken Arrow Campus.

Happy Birthday Dr. Chavez!

https://academics.nsuok.edu/continuingeducation/YouthPrograms/BrokenArrowRACESummerYouthAcademies.aspx

06/03/2026

Northeastern State University, College of Extended Learning is hosting the CERT Summer Camp for high school students at the Broken Arrow Campus. This program provides training on the topics of CPR, First Aid, tourniquet applications, water and gas main shut off, and other vital skills in order for citizens to be prepared and not be scared during emergencies. The registration link for CERT and many other summer camps at NSU is provided below.

Dr. Rebekah Doyle oversees the program and Volunteer Laura Weaver is the lead instructor. Broken Arrow Fire Department Captain John Cockrell volunteered his time today to instruct on first aid operations.

Gather Here, Go Far!

https://www.fox23.com/news/nsu-broken-arrows-cert-camp-gives-high-schoolers-experience-in-emergency-management-public-safety/article_c5e8dc85-6c3a-47f6-96de-59c1a4afda60.html

https://academics.nsuok.edu/continuingeducation/YouthPrograms/cert_yth_cmp.aspx

https://academics.nsuok.edu/continuingeducation/YouthPrograms/BrokenArrowRACESummerYouthAcademies.aspx

05/25/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, Northeastern State University campuses are closed today, Monday, May 25, as we remember and honor those who have served.

05/22/2026

Congratulations to LT. Hamby on receiving the prestigious 2026 Model the Way Award from Northeastern State University!

This award recognizes outstanding leadership, integrity, and dedication, qualities of LT. Hamby exemplifies every day. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved honor and commend his commitment to making a positive impact.

Northeastern State University has named the four people chosen for the 2026 President’s “Model the Way” Award.

05/21/2026

Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation Rapid DNA Program Supervisor Beth Deen was interviewed by Instructor Brandon Berryhill concerning the deployment of Rapid DNA testing equipment in Oklahoma. This technology allows investigators to conduct presumptive tests on DNA samples to assist with ongoing investigations within 90 minutes. Supervisor Deen expounded on her career path as a science student into the world of forensics. The interview will be available for Criminal Justice students at Northeastern State University.

Supervisor Beth Dean has a B.S. of Chemistry, B.S. of Biology from the University of Oklahoma and a M.S. in Forensic Science/Molecular Biology from the University of Central Oklahoma.

https://youtu.be/jopp_G9-U7I?si=Edb9_itEY9AtY3kc

https://oklahoma.gov/osbi/services/support-services-division/employment/careers.html

https://academics.nsuok.edu/criminaljustice/default.aspx

05/20/2026

Great conversations with Director Humphrey and his leadership team from the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training, CLEET, on future programs and opportunities.

Gather Here, Go Far!

https://oklahoma.gov/cleet.html

https://academics.nsuok.edu/criminaljustice/default.aspx

05/19/2026

Dr. Eloy Chavez, Dr. Rebekah Doyle and Instructor Brandon Berryhill welcomed Assistant Director Greg Morgan and Emergency Management Notification Specialist Linda Wong from Tulsa County Emergency Management to discuss future collaborations and partnerships at the Northeastern State University Broken Arrow Campus.

Big plans in the future!

https://www2.tulsacounty.org/community/tulsa-county-emergency-management/

https://academics.nsuok.edu/criminaljustice/DegreePrograms/HomelandSecurity.aspx