ALT As part of a planned leadership transition, Vice President Belinda Higgs Hyppolite has announced her planned resignation from the University of Oklahoma, effective in December. With this transition, the university will maintain and enhance the entire suite of services and programs currently housed within the Division of Access and Opportunity to realign them with Student Affairs and Academic Affairs beginning this fall. OU Division of Access & Opportunity logo

ALT We are committed to a thoughtful transition that maintains the high level of service our students expect. Below is a comprehensive list of services under the Division of Access and Opportunity and where the services and their staff will align. Effective at start of the Fall 2026 semester: · Division of Student Affairs will oversee the Military Connected and Veteran Student Success Center, the Accessibility and Disability Resource Center, and Testing Center services. ADRC and Testing Center services on the OU Health and OU-Tulsa campuses will continue to be administered through their respective Student Affairs offices. · Office of Academic Affairs (Norman campus) will oversee First-Generation Student Initiatives and TRIO programs, including Project Threshold, McNair Scholars Program, and Upward Bound. · Campus events that have been coordinated by the Division of Access and Opportunity will continue and will be administered by the appropriate university departments.

ALT Dr. Hyppolite will remain in her role through the end of the calendar year to oversee a thoughtful transition and ensure continuity for students, faculty, and staff. Additional operational information will be shared with employees and campus stakeholders as implementation continues.

ALT A lecture hall filled with students seated and attentively taking notes, some using laptops. The room is spacious with rows of gray seats and a wooden background. The atmosphere is focused and studious.

ALT American flag and a state flag waving in the foreground. In the sky, five jets fly in formation emitting vapor trails.

ALT A group of people in military uniform hold up a large American flag on a grass field. The flag's red and white stripes are prominently visible, and the scene takes place near the 30-yard line of the University of Oklahoma's football field.

ALT A person is sitting on a wooden bench facing a tiered fountain with cascading water in front of a large red brick building. Trees and flowers are in the foreground.

ALT A red banner with the "OU" logo hangs on a lamp post in a lush, green park setting. There are trees, grassy areas, and a wooden bench nearby. A building is visible in the background.

ALT A corridor with beige walls and a tiled floor leading to a door. The door has a mural or poster of a large black and white clock. Fluorescent lights line the ceiling. Benches are visible on the right side.

ALT A person in graduation attire, including a maroon and black gown with a blue hood, shakes hands with another similarly dressed individual. The setting is a graduation ceremony.

ALT This image shows a graduate in a cap and gown holding a diploma. The gown features the letters "OUPI." The scene is a graduation ceremony in progress, with other graduates and attendees blurred in the background.

ALT A photograph of vibrant red tulips with lush green leaves in the foreground. A blurred, historic red-brick building with arched windows is visible in the background. The image is framed like a Polaroid with the text "YOU'VE GOT THIS!" at the bottom.

ALT The image shows a tilted Polaroid-style photo of a grand library with high ceilings, large windows, and sunlight streaming in. Beneath the photo, the text reads "FINISH STRONG!"

ALT A smiling graduate in a black cap and gown looks upward during a commencement ceremony, wearing a "First Generation" sash, a purple honor cord, and a green tassel, with a red-seated arena visible in the background.

ALT A historic brick building on the University of Oklahoma campus is partially obscured by trees. The foreground features the text "OU Giving Day, Give Sooner" alongside the university logo.

ALT A happy dog with its tongue out is in the foreground, wearing a harness. Behind the dog is an ornate building with a sign, part of the University of Oklahoma. The image features the text "OU Giving Day" and "Give Sooner" in the lower right corner.

ALT A person stands on a football field holding a rifle and a towel with a visible "Red River Rivalry" logo on it. They are dressed in white pants and a crimson shirt. The background features a blurred red and white design on the field. GiveSooner and University of Oklahoma logos are featured as well.

ALT A person speaking into a microphone is standing outdoors on a grassy area. Trees and a large crowd are in the background. The University of Oklahoma's Bizzell Memorial Library can be seen in the distance. The image includes text: "OU Giving Day - Give Sooner.

ALT A person is smiling and using sign language with another person at a table. Text on the image reads: "Lunch & Learn: Deaf Culture. Join us to learn more about Deaf culture. Refreshments will be provided. April 9th – 11 a.m. Thurman J. White Forum Building, Conference Room. RSVP (and accommodation requests) bit.ly/4sNorRW." The bottom mentions the University of Oklahoma's Division of Access and Opportunity with contact information.

ALT Three people wearing graduation caps and gowns are celebrating. One person is pointing upwards with excitement. The background is vibrant with bright lights. Text at the top reads, "JUST SEVEN MORE WEEKS..."

ALT A person in graduation attire celebrates with an arm raised, wearing a cap and gown adorned with cords and a "First Generation" stole. The text "Class of 2025" is visible. The image has a vibrant, celebratory atmosphere with the words "...until 'Maybe One Day' arrives" displayed at the bottom.

ALT A pair of OU RUF/NEKs ride a pony-drawn schooner. The words "Happy Spring Break, Sooners!" are written in white text. The background features a motion-blurred crowd dressed in red.

ALT Students with backpacks walk along a tree-lined path on a college campus, with autumn leaves on the ground. A red banner displays the University of Oklahoma logo. Text reads, "New week. Same mission."

ALT Students walking on a tree-lined campus pathway with University of Oklahoma banners displayed. The words "You've got this!" are overlaid on the image.

ALT A well-organized wooden bookshelf filled with various items, including books, framed photos, a Molten-branded NCAA volleyball, and a University of Oklahoma penant. A potted plant is visible to the right. The shelves are illuminated, highlighting the diverse collection.

ALT Exterior of Jones Family Welcome Center at Jacobson Hall at the University of Oklahoma, showcasing its brick and stone facade with arched windows and decorative architectural details against a clear blue sky.

ALT A spacious hall at the University of Oklahoma, featuring a reception area with a prominent university logo. The space is well-lit with elegant lighting fixtures, wooden beams, and a tiled floor. Decorative shelves with various items are visible, and a person stands near a wall display on the left.

ALT Red auditorium seats with the University of Oklahoma logo embroidered on the backrests are arranged in rows. The room features a modern design with black ceiling panels and large windows allowing natural light. A projector is mounted on the ceiling.

ALT Statue of Martin Luther King Jr. with text overlay reading 'MLK Day 2026', accompaniedd by the University of Oklahoma's Division of Access and Opportunity logo

ALT Revised Testing Center Hours Monday, December 15 7:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 16 7:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 17 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Thursday, December 18 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. OU Division of Access & Opportunity