Human Resources

Northwestern Values Its Employees

Northwestern believes that its dedicated employees are its most valuable resource. Employees at Northwestern are provided with a professional and comfortable work environment, along with a generous benefit package. The Office of Human Resources can answer most questions about employment information at Northwestern.

Report Unethical Behavior

Click here to go directly to the Ethics Point webpage.

The Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO) has selected EthicsPoint to service the RUSO Tip Line, which provides an easy way for you to discreetly and confidentially report activities that you, in good faith believe, may be unethical, illegal or otherwise inappropriate behavior in violation of established policies. EthicsPoint is a reporting tool that assists the university communities in working together to prevent, detect and correct fraud, abuse, misconduct, and other violations, while helping to cultivate a positive environment. RUSO considers your concerns important and desires your cooperation in resolving such issues. The RUSO Tip Line system provides a formal mechanism for investigation, follow-up and response. You may file a report / complaint through EthicsPoint on the website provided above or by telephoning toll-free 866-898-8438.

Office Contacts

Cheryl Ellis

Human Resources Director

clellis@nwosu.edu
(580) 327-8530
Fax: (580) 327-8538

Jaime Johnson

Payroll Accountant

jljohnson@nwosu.edu
(580) 327-8531

Vannessa Scoggins

Travel/Insurance Clerk

vdscoggins@nwosu.edu
(580) 327-8143

Chris Lauderdale

Comptroller

cmlauderdale@nwosu.edu
(580) 327-8529

Alexa Yost

Payroll Clerk

aayost@nwosu.edu
(580) 327-8173

Lisa Vermillion

Director of Purchasing

lmvermillion@nwosu.edu
(580) 327-8535

Monty Herren

Director of Plant Operations

mwherren@nwosu.edu
(580) 327-8646

Aaron Vermillion

Health and Safety Officer

akvermillion@nwosu.edu
(580) 327-8416

Covid-19 Response Documents

For Northwestern Employees needing to access Family First Coronavirus Response Act documents, please use the links below. If you have any questions, contact Cheryl Ellis, Human Relations director, at (580) 327-8530, or email at clellis@nwosu.edu.

2024 403(b) Meaningful Notice
2023 403(b) Meaningful Notice
2022 403(b) Meaningful Notice
2021 403(b) Meaningful Notice

Additional Resources

Employee Benefits

John Barton Distinguished Teaching and Service Award

Thelma Crouch Staff Employee of the Year Award Nomination Form

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We’re excited to help you find your place at NWOSU!