OWLS 50th Anniversary
The Department of OWLS was founded as the Office of Occupational Education (OCED) in 1973 by Oscar Dorsey, Ph.D., in the College of Applied Arts. OCED was an innovative concept at a time when few institutions awarded academic credit for occupational competencies, skills and knowledge. Over the ensuing 50 plus years, OWLS has undergone two name changes but has never stopped providing service to veterans and working adults.
Today, OWLS has 14 full-time faculty and over 20 part-time faculty who serve hundreds of students across Texas and beyond. The department’s mission is to prepare students for workplace success, and is accomplished through various OWLS programs and support.
Join the Celebration!
Please join our department in celebrating the past and future of OWLS. The 50th Anniversary Banquet will be held at the Embassy Suites in San Marcos on April 17th. RSVP to attend and receive event updates.

50th Anniversary Banquet
Past OWLS 50th Anniversary Kickoff Reception
Thanks for coming!

Anniversary Reception Speakers
Left to right Dean Angela Ausbrooks, Dr. Shetay Ashford-Hanserd, Chair; Dr. Gene Bourgeois, Provost; Page Michel, Chamber of Commerce; Ted Groholske, Greater San Marcos Partnership; Mayor Jane Hughson

OWLS Faculty and Staff

Festive Centerpiece

Dr. Shetay Ashford-Hanserd, Department Chair, with Arnob Kumar Saha, a member of the ACCEYSS Research Team.

Dr. Twyla Hough, Postdoctoral Scholar, with Arnob Kumar Saha, a member of the ACCEYSS Research Team.

Round Rock Anniversary Reception
Left to right: Dr. Brittany Hyden, Dr. Shailen Singh, Dr. Jennifer King, Vice President Julie Lessiter, Dr. Shetay Ashford-Hanserd, Dr. Felix Quayson, Dr. Todd Sherron, Jessica Devin.

Round Rock OWLS Faculty
Left to right: Dr. Felix Quayson, Dr. Omar López, Dr. Shailen Singh, Dr. Brittany Hyden, Dr. Jennifer King.

Left to right: Dr. Mary-Jo Garcia, Dr. Katherine Selber, and Dean Angela Ausbrooks.