Exciting news — Oklahoma City University has officially launched a Retiree Association! Championed by President Ken Evans, this new initiative is designed to foster meaningful connections among OCU’s retired faculty and staff, keeping you engaged with the vibrant university community you helped build.
While still in its early stages, the Retiree Association aims to create opportunities for social gatherings, lifelong learning, volunteerism, and continued involvement in university life. We’re eager to shape this organization in ways that truly reflect the interests and ideas of our retired community members — and that’s where you come in.
If you’re an OCU retiree, we’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on how this association can best support and enrich your ongoing relationship with the university. Let’s build something special together — your legacy deserves it!
OCU Retiree Benefits
Retirement is just the beginning of a new chapter with OCU, where you remain a valued part of our present and future. That’s why we’re proud to offer a range of meaningful benefits to keep you connected, active, and engaged:
- Peace of mind with a $15,000 life insurance benefit.
- Easy access with an OCU ID card and permanent retiree parking permit.
- Campus perks like complimentary admission to home athletic events, student recitals, lectures, and other special events.
- Health and wellness with full access to the Aduddell Fitness Center.
- Ongoing support with library privileges, notary services, and continued use of your OCU email account.
- Educational opportunities through tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents.
Your connection to OCU is lifelong — and these benefits are here to make sure you keep thriving as part of our community! Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about or for assistance your retiree benefits.
As an OCU retiree*, you’re automatically a member of our Retiree Association — no sign-ups or fees required. This association is designed to keep you connected to the vibrant university community you helped shape, offering opportunities to stay engaged, socialize with fellow retirees, and participate in campus events and special programs. It’s our way of honoring your lasting impact while ensuring your voice and presence remain an essential part of OCU’s ongoing story.
*Retirees are retired faculty and staff who have:
- At least 10 years of full-time service
- Reached a minimum age of 55
- A combined age + years of service totaling 70 or more
- Valerie Robinson [email protected] 405.208.5983
- Answer your questions about the retiree group
- Replace or order your OCU retiree ID
- Replace or order your OCU permanent parking permit
- Update your contact information
- Reactivate your OCU retiree email account
In Memory of Our Esteemed Colleagues
| 2025 |
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Marc Antone Godding | Sandra “Janey” WheelerMay 26 | Director, Admissions | |
| 2024 |
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Vicki MacDougall | Judith Willoughby | Pattie Rutherford |
Eleanore Zajac | Lois KruschwitzJuly 18 | Biology Faculty | Pam Melton |
Lacy McLarry | Molisa ‘Mo’ Derk | |
| 2023 |
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Brian Harvey | Barbara Covalt | Kathryn Broad |
Marjorie Downing | John 'Steve' Taylor | Nancy Kenderdine |
2022 | ||
Irene E. PhillipsJanuary 24 | Nursing Faculty | Birdie DuniphinMarch 9 | Athletics Admin Asst | Denney CrabaughJuly 13 | Baseball Coach |
James PalmerSeptember 27 | | Betty J. GorrellNovember 18 | Nursing Faculty | Dennis ArrowDecember 15 | Law Faculty |
2021 | ||
Florence BirdwellJanuary 15 | Music Faculty | Judith MorganJanuary 15 | Law Faculty | Frances DeatheFebruary 25 | Law Librarian |
Lyndel HarrisAugust 24 | OCU PD | Kathryn HarrisSeptember 1 | OCU-TV Studio | Dale HallOctober 30 | Theatre Faculty |
Nelda HobbsNovember 9 | Nursing Faculty |
| Philip WilsonNovember 26 | Preventive Maintenance |
2020 | ||
John StarkeyJanuary 11 | Religion Faculty | Elizabeth HedrickJune 24 | VP Admin Services | Wanda WilsonSeptember 16 | DB Library Clerk |
Jean KobsOctober 1 | MSB Admin Asst | Norwood BeveridgeOctober 3 | Law Faculty | |
2019 | ||
Albert William MartinJanuary 9 | Religion Faculty | David CarmichaelJanuary 16 | Business Faculty | |
| 2018 |
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Roxie BrownNovember 11 | Admissions Admin Asst | John C BranchDecember 6 | Biology Faculty | Frank PfaffDecember 18 | MSB Faculty |
Gerald WeatherbyDecember 23 | Chemistry Faculty | ||
| 2017 |
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Jerome (Jerry) AltshulerMarch 25 | MSB Faculty | Ali AlliMay 21 | MSB Faculty | Cathy BewleyDecember 15 | Religion Admin Asst |
| 2016 |
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Regina BennettDecember 3 | English Faculty |
| Jerald WalkerDecember 24 | President |
| 2015 |
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David MayMarch 21 | Economics Faculty |
| Saundra K MillerNovember 11 | Assistant Registrar |
| 2014 |
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Lulu (Muff) FordFebruary 14 | School of Religion | Harold SpradlinMarch 20 | MSB Faculty | Chariyar NillpraphanOctober 30 | DB Librarian |
| Marjorie SussexDecember 31 | Spanish Faculty |
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| 2013 |
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| John William “Bill” CongerJanuary 1 | General Counsel |
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