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 2024 / 2025

Executive/Administration/Management & Professional/Non-Faculty

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

Katrina Jones - Term 1/Year 2
Lead Manager, Accounts Payable
Tahlequah Campus
jones356@nsuok.edu
Vice Chair

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

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

Darrin Priest - Term 1/Year 2
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 

Clerical & Secretary

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

Ali Purcell – Term 1/Year 1
Administrative Secretary
Broken Arrow Campus
purcel02@nsuok.edu

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

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

Technical/Paraprofessional

Skilled Craft/Services

Members at Large

Tahlequah

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

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

Muskogee

Salida Huerta - Term 1/Year 1
Administrative Assistant
Muskogee Campus
huertas@nsuok.edu

Broken Arrow

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

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

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