Meet Bart Tibbs, the Assistant Director of Transfer Outreach and Recruitment in the Office of Admissions! If you have transferred to Missouri State University, you have, at minimum, received emails from Bart. Beyond that, you may have met Bart at a webinar, on-campus transfer admissions presentation, admissions counselor appointment, or at your transfer institution’s transfer fair!

Bart’s journey in higher education began when he attended Eastern Illinois University as a student – go Panthers! Bart earned a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication (with teacher certification) and a master’s degree in Education Administration.

Bart began working at Missouri State University in July 1993 as the Residence Hall Director of New Hall (since renamed Hutchens Hall). In 1997, Bart accepted a position as an Interim Admissions Counselor in the Office of Admissions, where he has worked ever since!

Bart now works with transfer students daily, and says that he, “enjoys the transfer process. I like helping students navigate that process and helping them feel confident in the change to another university.” Bart mentions that he got some great insights into what the process of transferring to Missouri State is like when his daughter transferred to Missouri State and uses that insight to help create a smooth transition for our students.

Bart’s advice for our transfer students would be to, “make connections with your faculty members, your advisor, and other students. Feeling connected to the campus community will help you feel more confident and help you be successful.” To help make those connections, Bart encourages students to participate in Taste of Springfield during the first week of the semester, saying, “You get a buffet of restaurants, services, and fun places to visit in Springfield all on campus, for free!”