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WOSC president reports on graduations, $4 million in CDS requests, athletics and rising summer enrollment
Summary
President Chad Wiginton told regents the college had 242 total graduates for 2024–25, submitted two Congressionally Directed Spending requests totalling $4.0 million, and that summer enrollment rose 17% versus last year.
President Chad Wiginton delivered the college's President's Report at the June 9 Board of Regents meeting in Altus, highlighting recent commencements, Congressional outreach on Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) projects, athletic success and an uptick in summer enrollment.
Wiginton reported that the nursing program held a pinning ceremony May 15 with 53 nursing graduates; 136 students participated in commencement May 16; and the college recorded 242 total graduates for the 2024–25 academic year. He said the college submitted two CDS projects with congressional partners: a $3.5 million request to upgrade three outdated science labs and a $500,000 request to create a career advisement center. Wiginton noted ongoing communication with Senator Mullin's office, which requested additional information for both projects.
Wiginton also noted Western's presence at the Oklahoma Federal Delegation annual roundup and highlighted campus competitive success: Jate Saults was crowned the 2025 Collegiate Steer Roping Champion and team member Riley O’Rourke won a first-round heat; Western's coach, Jess Tierney, helped get steer roping added as an NIRA event. The Development & Alumni office held a posthumous Hall of Fame induction for Fire Chief Greg Cross on June 7.
Enrollment context: Wiginton reported summer enrollment was up 17% year-over-year, an increase described as an additional 123 three-credit enrollments and a headcount rise from 461 to 488.
Why it matters: the CDS requests, if funded, would fund major lab upgrades and a career advisement center; enrollment gains and graduation totals speak to institutional performance and capacity.
Next steps: Wiginton said congressional staff requested more information about the CDS projects; the college will provide follow-up materials as requested.
