Oklahoma Association of Student Councils (OASC) is an educational, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide educational leadership training and opportunities for students and sponsors of member schools. The OASC, one of the nation's premiere state student councils, is sponsored by the Oklahoma Association of Secondary School Principals.
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General information
The Oklahoma Association of Student Councils is composed of 14 districts across the state of Oklahoma. The OASC sponsors a variety of activities that are available to all member schools. Activities include an annual convention held at an elected secretary's school, summer workshops, fall advisor's workshops, and additional activities.
Executive Board
The OASC's governing body is composed of an executive board consisting of an Executive Director, a 3rd-Year Advisor, a 2nd-Year Advisor, and a 1st-Year Advisor as well as three state officers.
State Convention
The OASC State Convention is held each November at the State Secretary's school. Each year, member schools send delegates to the convention to enhance their leadership skills, hear motivational speakers and network with other student leaders from throughout the state.
Previous conventions have been held at various locations throughout the state of Oklahoma.
BASIC
The OASC hosts the Basic Leadership camp twice each summer for student leaders who will be sophomores, juniors, or seniors at member schools. Basic is offered in both June and July at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva, Oklahoma. "Students will be divided into 10 councils where they will come up with a school name, mascot, colors and a school song and yell. They also will participate in breakout sessions that will include leadership styles, team building, etiquette, school spirit and activities. The group also will be having a banquet" and a mixer. Basic provides Oklahoma's student leaders with the opportunity to develop and enhance skills in communication, project planning and problem solving, plus work on interpersonal relations, team building, self-esteem and goal setting. Students will also work with a Junior Counselor (JC) during their Basic experience. A JC is a student who recently graduated from a member high school and previously attended Basic as a delegate. The JC's role is to help the adult advisor facilitate activities and presentations, supervise and assist student delegates, and serve as a role model for all students during the camp. Delegate and JC applications are available on the OASC web site. All delegate applications must be postmarked by May 1.
Advanced
The OASC hosts the Advanced Leadership Camp four times each summer for student leaders who will be seniors at member schools and have previously attended Basic. Advanced is offered twice in June and twice in July on the campus of the University of Oklahoma in Norman. Advanced provides Oklahoma's student leaders with the opportunity to "advance" their leadership skills through small-group leadership situations and team-building activities. Delegates will also participate in a high ropes course during their experience. Delegate applications are available on the OASC web site.
National Association of Student Councils
The OASC is also affiliated with the National Association of Student Councils. The NASC hosts a national student council convention each summer. The convention feature nationally known motivational speakers as well as nationally known speakers from the world of business, show business and sports. Student-led discussion groups, entertainment based on local attractions, and a community service project are all annual events. The National convention is an excellent opportunity for students and advisors to interact and connect with other students and advisors from around America and countries abroad. Applications and information about the NASC Convention are available at the NASC Convention web site.
The OASC hosted the 2012 Summer National Conference at Yukon High School [1]. The theme for the conference was "Blazing the Trail of Leadership." The conference was held at Yukon High School, from June 23–25, 2012. Featured speakers included Keith Hawkins, Judson Laipply and Monte Selby.