What is the OASC?
Mission...
The mission of the Oklahoma Association of Student Councils is to offer year-round opportunities to develop and apply leadership and life skills for high school students and advisors throughout Oklahoma. This goal will be accomplished by disseminating information for building effective organizations, recognizing individual and school achievements, supporting community service, and providing positive, enthusiastic forums for networking and sharing ideas. By providing an increased awareness of these activities. we will strive for growth and diversity. The Oklahoma Association of Student Councils provides...
Communication
- Website - online information about OASC always available at www.oascok.org
- OASC First – a monthly OASC newsletter sent the first Friday of each month
- Advisor Training Workshops - to help new and veteran advisors
Participation In
- State Conference - the annual statewide conference is an enjoyable learning experience for 1,500 students and advisors.
- District Conferences - smaller scale one day conferences in the fall and spring hosted within each of the 14 districts of OASC in the state. It is an opportunity for over 5,000 students annually.
- New Advisor Workshop – a one-day summer workshop for new advisors to help prepare for a great year.
- Summer Leadership Workshops – BASIC and Advanced Workshops offer a unique and exciting week of leadership training for high school students designed to model and develop leadership skills by inspiring creativity and enthusiasm.
- Advisor Workshops – two evening workshops provide advisors with new activities and leadership skills to help train student leaders.
- RSVP Training - Training provided for member schools in the RSVP (Respecting Student Voice and Participation) program sponsored by the National Association of Student Councils (NASC).
- OASC trip to Nationals - the annual trip in late June is centered around the NASC Conference provides unity for the Oklahoma Delegation while participating in activities and experiencing local attractions.
- New Advisor Handbook - an OASC publication to help the new advisor have a smooth beginning
Membership
To learn more about OASC Membership, please call (918) 607-5273 or e-mail Gary Oberste, OASC Executive Director at goberste@bkelleyhs.org.
