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What RUSO does for Oklahoma

 

2013 Legislative Briefing

 

Boren concerned that the reduction of State funding for Higher Ed will jeopardize the Future for all Citizens

 

Taxpayers’ Return on Public Higher Education is $4.72 for every $1.00 of State Funding say Independent Battelle Report

 

RUSO Builds BUYING POWER:

RUSO’s 2010-11 graduating class will earn more than $20 billion in income over their lifetime.

Source:     Algorithm of data from U.S. Department of Commerce, Economics and Statistics Administration – U.S. Census Bureau; RUSO graduation data

That means RUSO’s 9,732 graduates in 2010-11 will earn $9.36 billion more income over their lifetimes because they obtained a college degree.

Source:     Algorithm of data from U.S. Department of Commerce, Economics and Statistics Administration – U.S. Census Bureau; RUSO graduation data

“My Oklahoma roots run through Southeastern Oklahoma State University. This institution of learning and living is an important piece of the foundation of young lives, including my own. As a graduate of SOSU, I am grateful that I had the opportunity to get a quality education close to home.”

       - Reba McEntire, award-winning recording artist

RUSO a Good Return on Taxpayer Investment

Oklahoma taxpayers will earn $9.91 through every $1 they invest in a RUSO student. Add this to the $20 billion in lifetime income, and you get a solid return on investment from RUSO.

Source:     Algorithm of data from U.S. Department of Commerce, Economics and Statistics Administration – U.S. Census Bureau; National Taxpayers Union; RUSO graduation data

RUSO Builds CREATIVE CAPITAL

87% of our graduates stay in Oklahoma. That means thousands of well-educated, well-prepared citizens ready to lead the state into the future.

Source:     Pending Outcomes Report, 2011

 "UCO is more than just a university to me. It is home. From professors to staff members, everyone at Central is willing to sacrifice for students to ensure their success. My education has opened doors to an amazing career in broadcast news and many other doors to opportunities that are only possible because of Central. I am very blessed and so grateful to be a Broncho!”

 - Lauren Nelson, Miss America 2007 and News 9 anchor

“My memories are filled with faculty who called us by our first names because they really knew us well. They wanted to see us succeed and our achievements would become their songs of praise to inspire those who followed us. To be associated with these qualities are part of the pride we carry with us from NSU. We alumni become unique, we not only love the values we learned from our years at NSU—we live them.”

     - Joe Sears, Tony-Nominated Actor/Playwright

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How do we do it?

RUSO institutions are responsible stewards of the funds appropriated to us.

RUSO institutions are a smart investment for Oklahoma families with competitive tuition and convenient locations.

RUSO institutions offer hundreds of majors, including programs that are among the most innovative in the nation.

 

“My business degree at SWOSU was the single most important event in my business career. SWOSU continues to be vitally important to all of Oklahoma. I am deeply committed and will be for the rest of my life.”

       - Everett Dobson, Dobson Partnership

 

 

“Northwestern Oklahoma State University provided the education, confidence, athletic experience, community, network, friends and tools that gave me the chance to be successful. At Northwestern, there were unforgettable and dedicated faculty from which I received great advice and good friendship. To this day I consider them all my friends. The personal and supportive environment at Northwestern was perfect for me.”

    - Brock Schnebel, M.D.

 

 

 

 

Our institutions build Oklahoma’s creative capital with less resources and smart stewardship.

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