OSU/A&M Board schedules special meeting concerning conference membership
Monday, September 19, 2011
Oklahoma State University issued the following statements:
Burns Hargis, OSU President
“I am pleased the Board of Regents has scheduled this special meeting concerning conference
affiliation. Oklahoma State has attractive options, and we are working with our colleagues
at the University of Oklahoma to make sure the best interests of both institutions
and our state are achieved. We will be prepared at the appropriate time to take whatever
steps are necessary for Oklahoma State. The OSU Regents share our desire to see this
matter resolved as soon as possible.”
Jay Helm, Chairman, OSU/A&M Board of Regents
“We have been kept informed by President Hargis, who has been actively and deeply
involved in discussions for several weeks. We have called this special meeting of
the Board to discuss conference affiliation. We appreciate the strong leadership
of President Hargis to ensure the best interest of Oklahoma State is represented in
any and all discussions
concerning conference alignment.”