Purpose of the Economic Development Council

The purpose of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Economic Develop Council (EDC) is as an advisory council to the Chancellor, State Regents’ staff, State Regents’ Presidents Council and other state officials. The EDC is a statewide panel of economic development professionals from each institution in The State System of Higher Education.

Mission of the Economic Development Council

The EDC identifies and prioritizes specific actions that create a high quality environment to retain college graduates, attract business to Oklahoma, grow existing Oklahoma businesses, and develop new Oklahoma businesses through the efficient use of resources.