During the month of April, 18 institutions across Oklahoma are hosting Reach Higher RECONNECT events, on campus and/or virtually. The goal of RECONNECT is to increase awareness of the adult-friendly degree completion options available through the Reach Higher initiative, and encourage adults who have earned some college credit to successfully complete their degrees. The Reach Higher initiative offers adult learners a flexible schedule, allowing them to maintain a normal work routine while completing their degrees online or in person.

The Reach Higher initiative provides two distinct degree completion pathways for adult learners. Reach Higher: FlexFinish offers flexible enrollment and online options to working adults who wish to pursue an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree in Enterprise Development or a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Leadership. Reach Higher: DirectComplete offers adult students the opportunity to complete a degree program connected with workforce development needs which align with Oklahoma’s 100 Critical Occupations list. Please visit our website for more information.

Each week a different institution will be highlighted and the details of their events will be shared.

This week’s spotlight: Carl Albert State College Poteau, OK

Tuesday, April 13, 2021 – Carl Albert will host a 3-hour event, Noon- 3 p.m.

Location: Dunlap Oval- Carl Albert State College Poteau Campus

During this time, enrollment and advisement staff will be set up in the middle of the Oval equipped with laptops and materials to advise and speak with students about Reach Higher! There will be refreshments if you need a little enticement to stop by!

Admissions, financial aid, and the business office staff will be located directly across the parking lot in Hemphill Hall.

Thursday April 15, 2021 – Carl Albert will host after-hours services from 4:30-7:30 p.m.

We understand that many adults work and aren’t able to attend an event during the day, so Carl Albert will offer after-hours assistance, as well. You will be able to visit in person with enrollment, advisement, admissions and financial aid staff who can answer your questions about returning to school. Also, the business office will have representatives available in Hemphill Hall. For more information on Carl Albert State College, visit their website here.