There is a new chief information officer (CIO) at Missouri State University. Jeff Coiner Jeff Coiner comes to Missouri State from the City of Springfield, where he was director of information systems. He succeeds Jeff Morrissey, who recently retired. Coiner’s appointment as CIO is effective July 8. MSU Director of Computer Services Theresa McCoy will serve as interim CIO until … [Read more...] about Missouri State University appoints new CIO
Missouri State University President Clif Smart shares with Thrive Global how he became president of the university and a few leadership lessons he has learned. … [Read more...] about Q&A with President Clif Smart
There’s a new Missouri State University scholarship for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield’s (BGCS) students. Students enrolled in the clubs, many from under-resourced families, are eligible for the MSU-Boys & Girls Clubs Scholarship. It’s offered for their first year of undergraduate study and may be renewed for three years. Missouri State University President Clif … [Read more...] about Providing deserving youth access to higher education
The Missouri State University Board of Governors Executive Committee today (April 17) approved a tentative increase to tuition and fees for 2019-20. President Clif Smart emphasized that the amounts approved could be reduced or waived. “We have requested an adjustment to our state appropriation,” Smart said. “Thanks to the work of our legislative leaders, our request has been … [Read more...] about Board of Governors approves tuition, fees for 2019-20
More and more, the public are questioning the value of higher education, and the internal affairs of colleges and universities are being scrutinized. In this negative climate, Missouri State University President Clif Smart tells the The Chronicle of Higher Education that he tries to ensure MSU is viewed as a neutral space. … [Read more...] about How colleges and universities manage increased public distrust