Oklahoma has been cited numerous times recently as a budding economy. It ranks Top 6 nationally in Cost of Living, Overall Economy, and Cost of Doing Business (CNBC). Oklahoma City Metro is #2 in Hottest Places To Start A Small Business (Fiscal Times) and #8 in Hottest Job Market (The Business Journal).
Real Estate Operations manages and is responsible for use of University property by University and non-University sponsored organizations or individuals excluding *students and registered organizations. Contact the office for more information on available sites and the benefits of partnership with the University Research Campus.
*Students and registered student organizations should contact the Student Life Office, a division of Student Affairs, located on the 3rd floor of the Oklahoma Memorial Union or call (405) 325-3163.
As a courtesy, the University offers select amenities to Research Campus employees. Please note that availability is limited, and University faculty, staff, and students receive first priority. All amenities, including any associated fees, are subject to change or discontinuation at the University’s sole discretion and without notice.
To access these amenities, employees must present a valid “Research Campus” identification card (RC-ID). In cases where an application is required, the RC-ID must be shown before approval.
RC-IDs can be obtained through the University’s OneCard Office, located in Room 137 of the Oklahoma Memorial Union. For details, visit the the Sooner Card website or contact (405) 325-3113 for more information.
The University’s main library on the Norman Campus, along with its satellite branches, offers book check-out privileges. The Library will issue annual permits to interested Research Campus employees. Along with a copy of their RC-ID, individuals and/or groups are asked to provide the following information to the main library (on company letterhead): name, office address and phone number, home address and phone number, social security or passport number, and dates of usage (if temporary). Please contact at (405) 325-1918 for additional information. Access to databases subscribed to by the library is not available off-campus to Research Campus employees; individuals may request guest log-ins and use the databases at campus libraries.
Tenants at the University Research Campus have access to three different conference rooms located throughout the Partners Place buildings, with plans for more facilities to be added in the future. Conference rooms are of varying sizes, with larger rooms accommodating up to 16 people. Zoom compatible systems, projectors and LCD screens, sound systems and privacy shades are available.
Rooms are scheduled using OU's room reservation system. Contact Jill Richardson for access to reserve rooms.
The University’s College of Fine Arts produces a dazzling and diverse offering of concerts, recitals, dramas, musicals and dance performances each year, as well as numerous art exhibitions. Research Campus employees may attend these events at the faculty/staff rate by presenting their Research Campus ID. Visit the website for more information. Purchase tickets early for best price through the Fine Arts Box Office at (405) 325-4101, or online at theatre.ou.edu for University Theatre performances.
The Data Center, located in Four Partners Place, can be leveraged for hosting purposes. Some basic specifications include:
The University of Oklahoma’s Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art is widely regarded as one of the finest university art museums in the United States. The museum’s growing collection features nearly 17,000-objects. Highlights include the Weitzenhoffer Collection of French Impressionism, the Eugene B. Adkins Collection of art of the American Southwest and Native American art, the James T. Bialac Native American Art Collection, 20th century American painting and sculpture, ceramics, photography, contemporary art, Asian art, and works on paper from the 16th century to the present. Temporary exhibitions are mounted throughout the year that explore the art of various periods and cultures.
Located at 620 Elm Avenue (adjacent to central campus), OU Health Services provides a variety of health services including medical, physical therapy and pharmaceutical. Most insurances can be filed by OU Health Services. Individuals utilizing OU Health Services who are not covered by a University endorsed or student plan must pay at the time of service and will receive a refund if insurance pays. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact (405) 325-4611.
Research Campus employees are eligible to receive the University’s discounted faculty/staff rates at two local golf courses:
Employees may pay green fees or apply for an annual membership. To access University rates, employees must present their RC-ID.
For more information or to schedule a tee time, visit the website or call (405) 325-6716.
The Institute of Child Development serves as a laboratory school for the Early Childhood Education Department at OU and as a community resource for OU and families in the community needing a high quality early childhood center for young children 6 weeks - 5 years old.
The program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and is an Oklahoma 5 Star Program.
With the exception of football and men’s basketball games, Research Campus employees may receive the University’s faculty/staff rates for sporting events. Employees may visit the Ticket Office in room 33 of the Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, call (405) 325-8500 or send e-mail to outickets@ou.edu for additional information or schedules.
The Research Campus maintains co-location space for several ISPs, including – AT&T, Cox Communications, Indian Nations, OneNet, and Pioneer. Private tenants can use any of these ISPs for their connectivity needs. All Partners Place buildings have wireless connectivity. Non-OU users (affiliates, visitors, etc.) can use OUGUEST for basic/temporary internet connectivity. Some basic specifications include:
Permits required for parking on the Research Campus, may be obtained through the University’s Parking Office which is located in the Jenkins Parking Garage located at 1332 Jenkins Ave. Research Campus employees will be asked to show their Research Campus ID at the time of application. Real Estate Operations can assist with the request for permits for commercial tenants on the Research Campus.
The Sarkeys Fitness Center features: eight basketball/volleyball/badminton courts, five racquetball courts, a squash court, 1/6th mile indoor track, two large multi-purpose activity rooms, two weight room areas, a large cardio room with mounted flat-screen TVs, a climbing wall, a personal training room, and a massage therapy room. Membership includes use of the facilities including the Murray Case Sells Swim Complex (MCSSC), FIT classes, a locker, towel use at the Fitness Center, and other amenities provided to faculty and staff. Family members residing in the same household and at least 18-years of age may join the facility in addition to the Research Campus employee.
This Museum features over 300 million years of Oklahoma’s natural history and can be seen in a 195,000 square foot facility. Five galleries feature thousands of artifacts in 50,000 square feet of exhibit space. The Museum offers a discount for U.S. military personnel and their families. Visit the website or contact the Museum at (405) 325-4712 for hours of operation.
The Tom Love Innovation Hub includes state-of-the-art digital fabrication facilities, business incubation and co-working space, immersive visualization facilities, data management and informatics consultation, a fitness center for tenants of the Research Campus, and a café so that work can be focused upon with minimal disruptions – all allowing users to reimagine research, learning/teaching innovation and entrepreneurship. The goal? Product realization, analytics, data visualization, tech-facilitated instruction, research and more.
Economic Development is a key priority for OU and will continue to impact Oklahomans by encouraging collaboration, promoting the development of innovative activities and entrepreneurship; and fostering economic development in service to the businesses and citizens of the State of Oklahoma and the nation.
The Office of Technology Commercialization plays an integral role in the promotion, protection and commercialization of University innovation. Serving the University’s three campus, the Office of Technology Commercialization helps researchers transform ideas into tangible impact for the betterment of society, and focuses on the management of intellectual property, the cultivation of key industry relationships, the creation of successful University startups, and providing resources for campus innovators to spark research and collaboration. Among these resources are direct funding to develop market-centered data that bridges the academic-industry gap, and experiential entrepreneurial education to train the leaders who will shape the state and nation.
I-CCEW is an economic development organization that specializes in high-impact projects centered on technology commercialization, social entrepreneurship and innovation, software and web development, agile product design, and entrepreneurial support. It provides immersive learning experiences and leadership training, collaborative spaces and high-impact programming, and entrepreneurial consulting to graduate and undergraduate students, young professionals, entrepreneurs, and community members in Norman, Tulsa and Oklahoma City. Its programs include the Software Business Accelerator, the Social Entrepreneurship Program, and community development initiatives such as the Oklahoma Funding Accelerator, The Mine and OK Coders. I-CCEW engages interns, fellows and faculty along with university researchers and private-sector mentors in real-world, high-impact projects that link the University and broader community.
The mission of the Tom Love Innovation Hub is to increase innovation and entrepreneurship across the University, the community, and the state. It offers a wide variety of resources, programs, services, and expertise toward creating a diverse innovative ecosystem and more Oklahoma-based economic opportunities for University students and graduates. Resources include a Digital Fabrication Lab, a Visualization Lab, a Code Lab, a Startup Legal Clinic, and extensive event, meeting, and co-working spaces. Programs, including 201 Talks, 405 Startup Stories, How Do I?, Create Challenge, Merging Realities, and other workshops, are designed to inspire, train, mentor, support, and challenge. It also supports K-12 learning across Oklahoma through Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) related competitions, experiential training, and outreach. The Tom Love Innovation Hub serves as the central organization for the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Program outreach, support, and experiential training across Oklahoma. It is leading a series of statewide programs to improve Oklahoma’s participation in SBIR, submit more proposals, win more awards, and commercialize technologies, especially among women scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs.
The Office of Innovation and Corporate Partnerships supports, identifies, leverages, and develops university partnerships across the University’s system with external economic development institutions, private industry, and venture investors. The Office of Innovation and Corporate Partnerships enhances the University’s ability to engage in traditional economic development, functions such as business recruitment, retention and expansion, as well as complementing the other economic development functions of promoting a robust economic environment (Center for Economic & Management Research), technology commercialization (Office of Technology Commercialization) and business launch and innovation (I-CCEW).
The City of Norman, the University of Oklahoma and the URC are committed to sustainable growth. In the words of former President Boren: “It is our patriotic duty as Americans to help our country achieve energy independence and to be sound stewards of the environment.”
As an institution of higher education, the University of Oklahoma recognizes our unique role and responsibility to serve as a committed steward of the earth and its resources. Through education, innovation and tangible actions, the University seeks to provide for its students, faculty and staff awareness of and progress toward sustainability.
The University Research Campus incorporates high standards regarding construction of buildings with the environment in mind. Current and future products of the research campus involve LEED certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. This certification insures that new construction will be built using strategies aimed at achieving high performance in key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.
Parking & Transportation Services is committed to promoting university sustainability initiatives. Three Partners Place and Four Partners Place have received LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. As one of many strategies to this certification, parking spaces have been dedicated Low Emission, Fuel-Efficient (LEFE).
Only vehicles that had a green score of 45 and above listed on the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) may park in the university’s LEFE parking spaces. OU has no influence on which cars make the list. Valid parking permits are required to park in any LEFE vehicle parking spaces on campus.
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