For Immediate Release – Lawton, OK, Jan. 26, 2005
Oty to chair CU math sciences department
The selection of a new chair for the Cameron University Department of Mathematical Sciences was one
problem easily solved.
Associate professor Dr. Karla Oty was appointed as department chair and confirmed by the Board of
Regents for the University of Oklahoma, Cameron University and Rogers State University at its monthly
meeting Tuesday in Oklahoma City.
“Dr. Oty has a wealth of experience in and out of the classroom,” said Dr. Gary Buckley, vice president for
academic affairs. “She is an astute scholar with an established teaching and research career. She is a
great asset to the university.”
Oty came to Cameron at the beginning of the Fall 2004 semester from Colorado State University-Pueblo.
She brings with her 11 years of experience in teaching mathematical sciences and research in the field. Oty
also served as chair of the department of mathematics at Southeastern Oklahoma State University for four
years.
“I am honored to have been selected to serve as chair of the mathematical sciences department,” Oty said.
“I look forward to working with the faculty members, staff and administrators at Cameron.”
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Oty's professional memberships include the American Mathematical Society, the Association for Women in
Mathematics, the Mathematical Association of America, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics,
the Oklahoma Academy of Science and the Oklahoma Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Oty also serves as the departmental representative of mathematics to the State Transfer Committee and is
the co-advisor for the CU MathCom student activity club. Oty earned her bachelor’s degree from Trinity
University and holds a Doctorate of Mathematics from the University of Colorado.
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Editors and Broadcasters: For details, contact CU Government & Community Relations at 580.581.2211. A
photo of Dr. Oty is available upon request.