Northeastern State University

Back in 1846, Northeastern State University was founded as the Cherokee National Female Seminary. This historic link to the Cherokee Nation and Indian Territory make Northeastern the oldest institution of higher learning in Oklahoma. The original Seminary was built in Park Hill south of Tahlequah and destroyed by fire on Easter Sunday 1887.

Northeastern State University shapes the future of its region as the educational partner of choice, setting a standard of excellence by serving the intellectual, cultural, social and economic needs of the University’s diverse communities.

The Faculty Research Committee (FRC) seeks to contribute by:

• encouraging faculty research activity
• encouraging student involvement in research through participation with faculty in research projects to more fully challenge the student's intellectual capacities
• encouraging faculty research or scholarly activity that contributes to or expands knowledge in the faculty member's discipline
• acting in an advocacy role for the faculty's research interest to the administration for purposes of increased funding, acquisition of research tools and resources and recognition of scholarly efforts
• cooperating with the Office of Grants and Contracts in promoting research and seeking external funding

The National Association of Colleges and Employers defines career readiness as the attainment and demonstration of requisite competencies that broadly prepare college graduates for a successful transition into the workplace.

Career Services prepares students by promoting skills employers need in the workplace, such as: 

• problem solving
• critical thinking
• communication
• teamwork
• digital technology
• leadership
• professionalism
• work ethic
• career management
• global/intercultural fluency