Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
Tracey LaGuardia-Romano, MEd, is an experienced professional currently serving as the Manager of Academic, Online, and Workforce Development Initiatives at the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education since April 2022. Previously, LaGuardia-Romano worked at the UCO Center for eLearning and Connected Environments as the Finance & Operations Manager, overseeing financial management and personnel administration. Additional experience includes roles as Office Manager and Administrative Assistant at the University of Central Oklahoma, where responsibilities involved complex administrative duties and fiscal management. LaGuardia-Romano's early career includes a decade at the Edmond YMCA and a role as Loan Operations Officer at Founders Bank. Educational qualifications comprise a Master of Education in Adult Education/Training and a Bachelor of Business Administration in General Business, both from the University of Central Oklahoma.
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education is comprised of 25 colleges and universities – including two research universities, 10 regional universities, one public liberal arts university and 12 community colleges – and 11 constituent agencies and one university center. The State System is coordinated by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, and each institution is governed by a board of regents. The State Regents prescribe academic standards of higher education, determine functions and courses of study at state colleges and universities, grant degrees, and approve each public college's and university's allocations, as well as tuition and fees within the limits set by the Oklahoma Legislature. The State Regents also manage scholarships and special programs. In addition, the State Regents operate OneNet, the state's most advanced technology network, and the Oklahoma College Assistance Program, which provides college access, aid awareness, financial literacy and student loan management programs and services for students and parents.