Today I discuss actions recently taken by the Board of Governors.
Board takes action on new programs, safety and football staff
Our board has been hard at work with two executive committee meetings and one regular meeting since the beginning of the year and I wanted to bring you up to date on their work. A few highlights from these meetings include:
- The Board approved the addition of two new academic programs, a BS in theatre and a BS in dance. These new programs are designed to accommodate transfer students who find it difficult to meet the requirements for the BFA counterparts for these new programs.
- The Board passed a resolution hiring Cannon Design, Inc. as the architect for the renovation of Meyer Library. Phase one of this work, which includes a new testing center and the relocation of the Trio offices, will be accomplished this summer. The Board also passed a resolution hiring Butler Rosenbury & Partners as the architect for the renovation of the dining center at Blair-Shannon House, which will also occur this summer
- The Board approved the employment of Coach Dave Steckel and the contracts for his nine assistant coaches. We continue to hear universally positive feedback about the direction of the football program.
- The Board had a lively discussion earlier this month about safety issues on campus. Don Clark, director of safety and transportation, gave a thorough report on the many proactive measures we take to maintain a safe campus for our students and the board has asked us to evaluate several other measures.
- The Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education met earlier this month and approved four of our requests for new academic programs: Bachelor of General Studies, MA in teaching and learning, MS in cybersecurity, and EdSp in teacher leadership. I have already received multiple inquiries about the new Bachelor of General Studies program from working adults who have completed some college credit but not yet received a degree. I believe these new programs will continue to move the University and the state of Missouri on a path toward success.
Thanks for all you do for Missouri State!
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