Recognition
2025 Recipients
Online Learning Excellence Award
The purpose of the Online Learning Excellence Award is to recognize individuals and groups that demonstrate exemplary leadership, innovation, collaboration, and results that advance online and blended learning in the State of Oklahoma. Awardees are selected based on the criteria listed below. Evidence should be provided that supports how the nominee demonstrates each of the criteria.
The University of Oklahoma’s Office of Digital Learning led by Clarissa Anderson. Pictured, from left to right: Tracey Romano, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education; Chancellor Sean Burrage; Clarissa Anderson, University of Oklahoma, and State Regents’ Chair Dennis Casey.
Accessibility
Office of Digital Learning
University of Central Oklahoma
Dr. Tugba Sevin, associate professor at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, was honored with the Oklahoma Online Excellence Award for Teaching. Dr. Sevin is pictured with Chancellor Sean Burrage.
Teaching
Dr. Tugba Sevin
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Dr. Dana Jo Lindon-Burgett, director for academic technology at Rose State College, was honored with the Oklahoma Online Excellence Award for Individual Leadership. Pictured, from left to right: Tracey Romano, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education; Chancellor Sean Burrage; Dr. Dana Lindon Burgett, Rose State College; and State Regents’ Chair Dennis Casey.
Individual Leadership
Dr. Dana Lindon Burgett
Rose State College
The Center for Instructional Development and Technology (CIDT) at Southeastern Oklahoma State University received the Oklahoma Online Excellence Award for Team Leadership. Pictured, from left to right: Tracey Romano, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education; Anthony Peak, SEOSU; Jarod West, SEOSU; Alisha Ridenour, SEOSU; Chancellor Sean Burrage; Christala Smith, SEOSU; Sarah Hughes, SEOSU; and State Regents’ Chair Dennis Casey.
Team Leadership
Center for Instructional Development and Technology (CIDT)
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
The University of Central Oklahoma’s Center for eLearning and Connected Environments (CeCE) Learning Design Team received the Oklahoma Online Excellence Award for Innovation. Pictured, left to right: Tracey Romano, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education; Chancellor Sean Burrage; Lora Pezzell, University of Central Oklahoma; KT King, University of Central Oklahoma; Linda Breslin, University of Central Oklahoma; and State Regents’ Chair Dennis Casey. Chair Dennis Casey.
Innovation
Center for eLearning and Connected Environments (CeCE) Learning Design Team
University of Central Oklahoma
Dr. Cindy Akkerman, head of the Healthcare Management Department at Oklahoma State University, was honored with the Oklahoma Online Excellence Award for Open Education Impact. Pictured, left to right: Tracey Romano, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education; Chancellor Sean Burrage; and Dr. Cindy Akkerman, Oklahoma State University.
Open Education Impact
Dr. Cindy Akkerman
Oklahoma State University – Oklahoma City