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Dar Yasseri

Vice President for Student Experience

Oklahoma State University - OKC

Dar Yasseri is currently the VP of Student Experience at Oklahoma State University – Oklahoma City. As the VP of the Student Experience at OSU OKC, Dar has the privilege to serve, lead, learn with, and support essential campus elements and critical teams that engage and grow the student experiences. His aim is to assist each student in academic achievement, career success, and the realization of life goals. Dar has had an unusual and interesting journey to his current position. His broad-based experience has included working in the lodging, hospitality, and tourism industry for 30 + years; with World Class Organizations such as; Holiday Inn’s, Harrah’s Entertainment, Promus Hotels, and Hilton Worldwide. Dar is passionate about people and the culture of organizations, strategic planning, and operational excellence.