One of our goals wasn't to just foster community and develop students, but to also shape and steer trends and practices. Aside from our growing collaborations in curriculum we are also an active contributor to research across the sector.
Perspectives from OU President Harroz, The Dean of Students, Dr. David Surratt, Director Moog, and Joshua Riesenberg, the OU ECCI Competition Coordinator and Research Chair.
Welcome to The University of Oklahoma Esports & Co-Curricular Innovation Department (OU ECCI) in the Division of Student Affairs. Our mission is to personify gaming culture and esports communities. Fostering development and engagement for all fans of these topics alike, we leverage our influence to innovate the modernization of productivity and entertainment through the lens of gaming & esports.
All of this starts with one simple statement, "Gaming is for everyone, everyone is welcome!"
Strategic Communication Ph.D Candidate and OU ECCI Competition Coordinator, Joshua "Thumper" Riesenberg, MBA as well as the the OU Esports competition teams contribute to a first of its kind collegiate only research project focused on starting to define the impacts and benefits of higher education esports culture, buy-in, and takeaways.
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This annual publication is dedicated to our alumni , supporters, donors, and sponsors to celebrate your contributions as we continue to define what we do.
Events for everyone can range from mixers, watch parties, friendly tournaments, intramural type tournaments and leagues, and unique programming aimed at trying to provide a menu for all gaming interests to students, staff, faculty, alumni, and fans of OU alike.
Take a look at our full complex here filled with custom gaming PCs, consoles, VR, Racing Simulators, and more. This is the physical home at OU for all gaming culture and esports development.
Discord is our primary tool for all communication. While we do post regularly to our social platforms, articles, and emails you can always find the most up to date info and dialogue on our Discord server.
The GamerHaus is aimed at welcoming incoming first-year students into an environment where gaming is celebrated, structured, and creates an initial network of peers aimed at providing advice, support, and exposure to all things OU through the gamer perspective.
Members in Gaming Community
Students in Development Programs
Gaming & Esports Events a Year
Our three main areas of development focus on creating pathways for students to explore and expand their knowledge and experiences through gaming culture and esports development. If you're interested in competing for OU, producing content, or planning and hosting events then check out our programs.
Coming to OU should be an experience with the focal point being your academic and professional development goals as the navigator. We have actively pursued conversations aimed at developing and evolving curriculum across OU to align with our culture and your academic goals.
Gaming culture and esports developments are a global topic. Add in a university with a healthy education abroad capability and you start bringing the world to you. Starting with Seoul, Korea we will look to expand opportunities across the globe.
This committee is driven by a shared passion for the gaming community, esports athletes' mental and physical health, and the business development of scholastic and collegiate esports. It will create not only theoretically sound work but also results that can make an immediate industry impact and foster innovation within this emerging field.
Our student drive media outlets allow us to tap into a essential core need in our topics. The ability to form narrative, amplify our voices, and cover our own news and world updates allows us to supercharge student storytelling and coverage.
The Crimson Collective Journal (CCJ)
Gamer-centric news
Sooner Esports
Departmental and Esports Updates
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