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The mission of the Oxley College of Health & Natural Sciences is to cultivate a dynamic learning and research environment where interdisciplinary exploration thrives, empowering students and faculty to innovate, lead and transform the landscape of healthcare and scientific inquiry for a healthier, sustainable world.

Office of the Dean

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Walker, the new dean of UTulsa's Oxley College of Health & Natural Sciences, smiles outdoors.Ron H. Walker, Ed.D.

Dean, Oxley College of Health & Natural Sciences

A University of Tulsa alumnus, Ron H. Walker, Ed.D., brings decades of experience in academic leadership, student support and health sciences education.

Walker previously served as interim dean of Oxley College and has held multiple leadership roles at UTulsa, including associate dean for administration, director of the Master of Athletic Training program, director of the University Center for Academic Advising, and director of the Center for Career Development and Professional Engagement.

A Tulsa native, Walker earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from The University of Tulsa and a doctorate from Oklahoma State University. He has received numerous honors for teaching and professional service, including TU’s Outstanding Teacher Award, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, and induction into the Oklahoma and Mid-America Athletic Trainers’ Association halls of fame.

“I am honored to serve as dean of Oxley College,” Walker said. “This university has played a transformative role in my life, and I look forward to working with faculty, staff and students to advance the college’s mission and impact.”

Dean's Executive Staff

Samantha Beams

Samantha Beams, M.Ed., NBCT

Associate Dean, Oxley College of Health & Natural Sciences

Veronica Goss

Administrative Associate, Dean’s Office, Oxley College of Health & Natural Sciences

Samantha Beams, M.Ed., NBCT

Associate Dean, Oxley College of Health & Natural Sciences

Veronica Goss

Administrative Associate, Dean’s Office, Oxley College of Health & Natural Sciences

Points of Pride

  • Advanced partnership with Laureate Institute for Brain Research in fields including Alzheimer’s disease, anxiety and trauma.
  • Only Nurse Anesthesia doctor of nursing practice program in Oklahoma (began August 2020)
  • 99% placement rate in jobs or graduate school
  • Pass rates above the national average in all programs and 100% for most programs
  • State-of-the-art Lawson Clinical Simulation Center
  • Home to national headquarters and Tulsa chapter of the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship
  • 30+ years of Route 66 Conference on Communication Disorders
  • Extensive clinical experiences:
    • Students involved: 205
    • Clinical hours: 60,000+
    • Patients/clients seen: 13,793
    • Sites: 150+