The DaVinci Institute’s Fall Forum welcomes educators from across the state to explore and discuss current issues in higher education. While this event has concluded for 2025 (see below), we hope to see you next year for the 2026 Fall Forum!
2025 DaVinci Institute Fall Forum
Friday, October 24th, 2025
Navigating New Frontiers: Cultivating Creativity and
Reimagining the Curriculum in Higher Education
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
655 Research Parkway
PHF Colloquium Room
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Forum Topic Description
Higher education is facing complex challenges, from shifting student expectations and workforce needs to questions about grading, experiential learning, general education, and how we define student success. The DaVinci Fall Forum invites faculty, staff, students, and leaders to come together in an interactive, discussion-based experience where we share ideas, exchange perspectives, and creatively explore solutions. Through panels, table conversations, and collaborative dialogue, we will move beyond transactional approaches to reimagine curriculum and create transformative learning experiences that prepare students for meaningful futures.
Event Registration
This year’s Fall Forum registration rate is $25/person. Registration includes forum attendance, lunch, and refreshments. The first two registrations for each DaVinci Institute member institution are complimentary. Virtual registration is also available for $25/person, and a Zoom link will be provided to attend the event.
To register for the DaVinci Institute’s 2025 Fall Forum, please visit:
Fall Forum Registration Form
Payment Information
Fall Forum event registration and payment are two separate processes (apologies). Registration payments for the Fall Forum can be made by credit card here on the DaVinci Institute website.
- At the top of the right-hand menu bar in the “Donations & Payments” section, type “2025 Fall Forum” into the “Invoice#, Name, or Institution” text field.
- Click the “Pay Now” button. This will open a new window called “Hosted – Transaction Express”. You may need to temporarily disable pop-up blockers on your web browser.
- Complete the form provided, including your contact information and credit card information. (You may be asked to verify that you are not a robot.)
- Click the “Submit” button. You should be taken to a confirmation page and a confirmation email will be sent to the address included in the payment form.
To pay by purchase order or other means, please contact DaVinci Institute Treasurer Von Underwood at vonu@cameron.edu, 580-284-3375.
Preliminary Fall Forum Schedule
| Time | Event |
| 9:00-9:30am | Registration Check-In |
| 9:30-9:50am | Welcome and Opening Remarks |
| 9:50-10:10am | Keynote Talk: Transactional to Transformational: What is the Difference Between Learning and Transformative Learning (TL)? |
| 10:10-11:00am | EAST: Student Preparation – Beyond Transactional to Transformative |
| 11:00-11:10am | Morning Break |
| 11:10am-12:00pm | SOUTH: Creatively Reimagining General Education |
| 12:00-12:50pm | Lunch |
| 12:50-1:40pm | WEST: Becoming an Expert: Experiential Learning for Creative Growth |
| 1:40-1:50pm | Afternoon Break |
| 1:50-2:50pm | NORTH: Bringing It All Together & Brainstorming |
| 2:50-3:00pm | Wrap-Up and Closing Remarks |
Directions to Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Building
The OSRHE building is located at 655 Research Parkway, Oklahoma City, OK 73104. This is just east of downtown Oklahoma City and south of the OU Health complex at the interchange of I-35, I-40, and I-235.
| Starting Point | Time & Distance to Downtown OKC |
| Oklahoma City (Various) | < 1 hour, < 25 miles |
| Ada (ECU) | 1.50 hours, 85 miles |
| Chickasha (USAO) | 1.00 hour, 50 miles |
| El Reno (Redlands CC) | 0.50 hour, 30 miles |
| Lawton (Cameron) | 1.50 hours, 90 miles |
| Stillwater (OSU) | 1.00 hour, 65 miles |
| Tahlequah (NSU) | 2.75 hours, 170 miles |
| Tonkawa (NOC) | 1.50 hours, 90 miles |
| Tulsa (TCC) | 2.00 hours, 120 miles |
| Warner (CSC) | 2.00 hours, 130 miles |
| Weatherford (SWOSU) | 1.25 hours, 70 miles |
Approaching downtown Oklahoma City and the OSRHE building from the south, the best exit to take is 1D. From there, proceed along N. Lincoln Blvd for 2000 ft. and turn left on NE 8th St. After 1000 ft., turn left onto Research Parkway.
Coming from the north, the best exit is 1F. Turn left onto Harrison Ave. After 800 ft., turn right onto Research Parkway.
Parking for the Fall Forum is available in the Research Park garage located immediately west of the OSRHE building depicted in blue below.
Event Parking
- The Fall Forum will take place in the OSRHE building located at 655 Research Parkway.
-
- The OSRHE building is the southern-most building on Research Parkway (in blue on map above).
-
- Event parking is available in the garage located directly to the west of the OSRHE building (see map above).
- The garage is accessible from Research Parkway, and attendees should utilize the garage’s east entrance (follow the arrows on the map above).
-
- You will need to use the semi-circular driveway in front of the OSRHE building to access the parking garage.
-
- Take a ticket from the garage’s entrance machine. To do this, touch the screen and follow the directions.
-
- Bring the ticket with you after you have parked!!
- We can validate your parking so that you are not charged anything.
-
- You will enter the parking garage on its 2nd floor.
- The 2nd floor of the garage corresponds with the 1st floor of the OSRHE building (yes, we agree that this is confusing!), which is where the Fall Forum is taking place.
- The garage rarely fills completely, though you may need to drive up to the top deck to park.
-
- In the rare event that the parking garage is completely full, you will need to find street parking on Research Parkway in front of one of the other buildings. Please note, however, that non-garage spaces are only 1- or 2-hour parking spots, so you will need to move your car to the parking garage if possible.
-
- Elevators and stairs are available on the eastern side of the garage. Take the elevator or stairs to the garage’s 2nd floor where you will find a walkway to the 1st floor of the OSRHE building. Enter through this building’s double doors.
- The Fall Forum is taking place in the Presbyterian Health Foundation (PHF) Conference Center, which is on the south side of the OSRHE building’s 1st floor. As you enter through the double doors from the parking garage, this conference center will be located to the right, past the elevators.
- We are meeting in the PHF Colloquium Room. A registration table will be set up, and our staff will be there to greet you and provide you with further directions. We will collect parking garage tickets, validate them, and return them before the event is completed.