Holly Scott

Ms. Scott joined the Graduate College in spring 2025. She is responsible for assisting students, faculty and staff with all aspects of graduate student academic progress (e.g., Plans of Study, graduation clearance, Thesis/Dissertation Review, etc.). Ms. Scott earned a BSBA in International Business and a BSBA in Marketing at Oklahoma State University.

Richard Shepard

Senior Matriculation and Program Specialist

Mr. Shepard joined the Graduate College in summer 2006. He is responsible for coordinating all aspects of graduate student academic progress (e.g., Plans of Study and graduation clearance) with students, faculty and staff. Mr. Shepard earned a BS in Economics and

Philosophy from Oklahoma State University.

Frances Smith

Manager of Graduate Student Processes

Ms. Smith joined the Graduate College in the summer 2015. She is responsible for assisting graduate students with their academic progress. The process entails reviewing Plans of Study and graduation clearance, along with thesis and dissertation formatting. She also assists Oklahoma State University program faculty and staff with questions pertaining to academic progress. Ms. Smith earned a BA in Sociology with a minor in Psychology from Wake Forest University and her MS in Sociology from North Carolina State University.

Patricia Rich

Graduate Operations Support Specialist

Ms. Rich joined the Graduate College in Spring 2018. She serves as an administrative support assistant for the matriculation team. Ms. Rich earned a BS in Family Relations and Child Development from Oklahoma State University.