A new leader is just what the doctor ordered. The McQueary College of Health and Human Services at Missouri State University named Dr. Mark Smith the new dean. “Health-related careers are in high demand, and so are the degrees that open doors to those opportunities,” said Provost Frank Einhellig. “We sought a dean who would work with the faculty and with the health community in … [Read more...] about Dr. Mark Smith named dean of McQueary College of Health and Human Services
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
After you retire, how will you be remembered? Will it be for your significant contributions to the work environment? For the impact you made on others’ lives? Former Missouri State University faculty and staff members who have done just that can be immortalized on the Wall of Fame. The honorees The Board of Governors voted today (May 16) to induct six more individuals. The 2019 … [Read more...] about Wall of Fame honors campus legends
Addressing social justice issues. Advocating for nature. Empowering ethical leaders. Giving a hand up to students in need. They’re all part of how Missouri State University faculty and staff demonstrate the public affairs mission. The Board of Governors awarded its Faculty and Staff Excellence in Public Affairs award to six employees. The recipients’ track records, work and … [Read more...] about Missouri State honors six for excellence in public affairs
There’s a difference between “family hiring” and “kin preference,” according to Dr. Robert Jones, faculty emeritus of psychology at Missouri State University. He does a Q&A with Tharawat Magazine about the stigma of nepotism, the potential to trivialise its societal benefits and whether or not family businesses can practice nepotism … [Read more...] about Family hiring vs. kin preference