Gather Here. Go Far

With locations in Tahlequah, Muskogee and Broken Arrow, NSU is Oklahoma’s immersive learning institution. Choose from in-person, blended or online learning options.

Scholarships

NSU is committed to assisting students in applying and earning scholarships. Whether you are an incoming freshman or a continuing/returning student, NSU has a wide variety of scholarship options for students to choose from.

Clubs and Organizations

From networking to leadership opportunities, NSU’s over 80 clubs and organizations allow our students to build lasting relationships while getting the full college experience.

Transfer Students

Whether you’re an incoming or current transfer student, NSU’s transfer advisors are available to assist you with transcript evaluation, information on degree programs and support services. NSU is where You Belong.

Graduate College

Whether transitioning to graduate school or returning to higher education, NSU’s graduate college is your next step. Choose from over 25 master's degrees and several certificate programs.

Staff Council Roster

Member for Fiscal Year 2025 / 2026

Executive/Administration/Management & Professional/Non-Faculty

Katie Cochran - Term 1/Year 2
Associate Director, Student Transition
Tahlequah Campus
cochra52@nsuok.edu

Brian Manley - Term 2/Year 1
Director, Digital Platform Marketing
Tahlequah Campus
manleyb@nsuok.edu
Communications & Media Coordinator

Chelsea Pappas Wiard - Term 1/Year 2
Executive Director, University Advising
Broken Arrow Campus
wiard@nsuok.edu

Darrin Priest - Term 2/Year 1
Assistant Director, Residence Life
Tahlequah Campus
priestdw@nsuok.edu
Chair

Denise Tyrell – Term 1/Year 1
Director, Little Rowdy
Broken Arrow Campus
tyrell@nsuok.edu 

Jessica Lear – Term 1/Year 1
Coordinator Student Transition
Tahlequah Campus
learj@nsuok.edu
Recorder I

Clerical & Secretary

Cari Helm - Term 2/Year 1
Senior Administrative Assistant
Tahlequah Campus
helm10@nsuok.edu
Vice Chair

Sarah Woolard – Term 1/Year 2
Access Services Assistant
Tahlequah Campus
phill133@nsuok.edu

Donna Graham – Term 1/Year 1
Access Services Assistant
Tahlequah Campus
grahamdg@nsuok.edu 

Adeline Cochran – Term 1/Year 1
Administrative Assistant
Tahlequah Campus
cochra69@nsuok.edu

Technical/Paraprofessional

Kaitlin Tyrell – Term 1/Year 1
Emp Relations Career Counselor
Broken Arrow Campus
tyrellk@nsuok.edu
Treasurer

Jamie Kennison-Buck – Term 1/Year 1
Assistant Director of Grants & Contracts
Tahlequah Campus
kennisoj@nsuok.edu

Skilled Craft/Services

Amy Oglesbee – Term 1/Year 1
Administrative Assistant
Broken Arrow Campus
oglesbea@nsuok.edu

Tory Lander – Term 1/Year 1
Assistant Director, Research and Sponsored Programs
Tahlequah Campus
landert@nsuok.edu

Members at Large

General

Elizabeth Simmons – Term 1/Year 2
Coordinator Advising Retention
Broken Arrow Campus
stidhamm@nsuok.edu

Muskogee

Jenney Fleming – Term 1/Year 1
Administrative Assistant
Muskogee Campus
flemi001@nsuok.edu

Broken Arrow

Laura Israel – Term 2/Year 1
Office Manager
Broken Arrow Campus
israel01@nsuok.edu
Outreach & Fundraising Chair

James Rae - Term 1/Year 2
Academic Advisor
Broken Arrow Campus
raej@nsuok.edu
Recorder II