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: Tulsa Community College (TCC)

Saturday, April 10, 2021 – TCC will host a 3-hour, in-person event from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Location: Virtual/Zoom

During this time, you will be able to visit with academic advisors, financial aid representatives, admission counselors and faculty. Activities planned include a welcome from a senior administrator, as well as presentations and appointments with admission counselors, academic advisors and financial aid reps.

Monday, April 12-Friday, April 16, 2021 – TCC will host after-hours services during the following times:

 9 a.m.-6 p.m., some nights 7 p.m. due to programming.

We understand that many adults must work and aren’t able to attend an event during the day, so TCC will offer after-hours support, as well. In attendance will be staff from admissions, academic advising, enrollment services, financial aid and an academic school representative. TCC will host a week of workshops, tours, events showcasing support services, campus safety and class modality, as well as all other support services to assist learners Workshops will include one-on-one assistance with admission applications, FAFSA and advising. TCC will also highlight campus safety, as well as present opportunities to meet with academic deans. For more information on Tulsa Community College, visit their website here.