Metropolitan Community College (MCC) students can now enjoy a seamless pathway to earn Missouri State University degrees. Missouri State President Clif Smart and MCC Chancellor Dr. Kimberly Beatty met at MCC Nov. 1 to sign the agreement. Under this agreement, the two institutions will work together to develop transfer plans for MCC students who want to earn a bachelor’s degree … [Read more...] about Missouri State, Metropolitan Community College sign transfer agreement
An agreement between Missouri State University and Springfield Public Schools (SPS) aims to keep teachers close to home. The university and SPS signed a memorandum of understanding today (Dec. 9) at Hillcrest High School to create a “Grow Your Own” program, a district-wide initiative that identifies high school and college students who want to become educators. “This … [Read more...] about Teach local: Keeping future educators in Missouri
An expansion of a partnership between Missouri State University and KIPP will enable more students – often first-generation college students – from economically disadvantaged families to attend college and get a degree. A leader in charter schools, KIPP comprises KIPP Foundation, KIPP St. Louis Public Schools and KIPP Kansas City Public Schools (KIPP KC). “Through this … [Read more...] about Strengthening a higher education collaboration
To even the playing field and to break the cycle of poverty, Missouri State University has taken a stance: The university is making it easier to access a college education. It’s in recognition that higher education helps people overcome socio-economic boundaries and achieve success. Dr. Ryan Reed, coordinator of access programs at Missouri State, says his office develops … [Read more...] about Access programs make higher ed possible
Part of getting ready for college is imagining yourself there. But some students don’t have a clear idea of what that looks like. Maybe he would be a first-generation college student. Maybe his school districts doesn’t have the resources for the fields he dreams of. Maybe he believes he has to declare a major when he walks on campus in order to be successful. Dr. Shawn Wahl, … [Read more...] about Expanding access and options for precollege experiences