What is Family Engagement?
Our Mission
OSU Family Engagement facilitates the connection of students' immediate, extended and/or chosen family members with Oklahoma State University, cultivating partnerships of support for student learning, development and success.
Meet the Team
- Dr. Amy Gazaway | Assistant Director of Student and Family Engagement
Dr. Amy Gazaway
Assistant Director of Student and Family Engagement
Dr. Amy Gazaway, Assistant Director of Student and Family Engagement, is from Lawton, OK. Dr. Gazaway earned her Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from Oklahoma State University. As an active student leader during her undergraduate years and scholar-practitioner of student learning and development, Dr. Gazaway is committed to fostering student engagement both in and outside of the classroom. Because of her role as a parent of two OSU students and experience working with the families of college students for 25+ years, Dr. Gazaway also recognizes the importance of connection between students' families and the university in supporting student development and success. Dr. Gazaway has published research on the relationship between student leadership and academic success and is a sought after speaker on numerous professional development topics.
- Derrick Warnock | Coordinator of Student Engagement
Derrick Warnock
Coordinator of Student Engagement
Derrick Warnock, coordinator of Student and Family Engagement, is from Edmond, OK. Derrick received his Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology: Outdoor and Community Recreation from the University of Central Oklahoma and his Master of Education in Higher Education and Leadership from Columbus State University. As an advocate of experiential learning, Derrick is dedicated to connecting engagement, both inside and outside of the classroom, to students' future endeavors. Bringing 12+ years of young adult leadership development, Derrick understands the impact experiences can have on students and their families, and looks forward to working with past, present, and future members of the Cowboy Family!
- Graduate Assistant for Student and Family Engagement
Coming soon!
Graduate Assistant for Student & Family Engagement