Student Government Association

OU-Tulsa Student Government Association

Mission Statement

The mission of OUTSGA is to enhance students' experiences and enable them to gain the most they can from their university education by providing opportunities for each student wishing to participate in activities and programs that contribute to the development of the OU-Tulsa community.

Meetings

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. | Location TBD

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. | Location TBD

Wednesday, February 10, 2027 @ 5:30 p.m. | Location TBD

Wednesday, April 21, 2027 @ 5:30 p.m. | Location TBD

2026-2027 Executive Officers

President - Jasmine Karlebach

Hometown: Tulsa, OK
Class of 2027

Advice for First-Year Students: Get your support systems in place early! Think Maslow's Hierarchy: nutrition, sleep hygiene, movement, and mental health come first. Then focus on belonging. Come to Student Affairs-sponsored events, student-led events, OUTSGA meetings, and start building relationships with your professors and peers early in the semester.

What makes OU-Tulsa home? OU-Tulsa is small enough that you can get to know people if you get involved, which is a huge plus. Being active in OUTSGA and seeking out and attending campus events is part of what helps me feel at home. Another part is the OU-Tulsa Schusterman Library. Free coffee and tea, treadmill-desks, comfy study spots, and an excellent library team make me feel at home.

Vice President - Katie Ashton

Hometown: Elgin, OK
Class of 2027

Advice for First-Year Students: Utilize campus resources - they are always available to students. Take advantage of the gym, study spaces, the library and its resources, Student Affairs, and more. Attend as many events as you can, and that interest you! When engaging in the university community, be present and enjoy your time as a Sooner.

What makes OU-Tulsa home? OU-Tulsa's unique campus environment allows me to feel closer-knit with my fellow students while providing meaningful opportunities to engage with faculty, other departments, and the broader university community.

Secretary - Mary Elizabeth Lowe

Hometown: Dallas, TX
Class of 2029

Advice for First-Year Students: Invest in the community around you, be flexible with learning techniques, and enjoy your time as best and as much as you possibly can!

What makes OU-Tulsa home? The people! OU-Tulsa attracts the kindest, brightest people and makes the process of learning and growing into future physicians an enjoyable, life-giving experience.

Treasurer - Salah Ishwait

Hometown: Tulsa, OK
Class of 2027

Advice for First-Year Students: Don't procrastinate! Tackling assignments as soon as you get them is always the better move. Once it's done, it's off your plate for good, and you can enjoy the rest of your eek. Also, don't be shy about asking for help! Whether it's reaching out to a classmate or connecting with administration, there are people around you who genuinely want to see you succeed.

What makes OU-Tulsa home? The sense of community and belonging. My professors and classmates aren't just colleagues, they're friends who are genuinely investing in my success and eager to see em cross that finish line. Knowing I have people in my corner who want me to win makes all the difference.