Education students from Ozarka College can now earn a bachelor’s degree at the Missouri State University-West Plains campus through Missouri State Outreach. An articulation agreement between the schools allows students at Ozarka to transfer their Associate of Science in Education to a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education through MSU. It was signed June 6. “The agreement … [Read more...] about Continuing education with Missouri State
For the first time, a woman will lead Missouri State University-West Plains. Dr. Shirley Lawler will begin as chancellor on June 1. “We had a number of strong candidates for the chancellor position,” said Matt Morris, chair of the search committee and vice president for administrative services on the Springfield campus. “Shirley quickly rose to the top.” Lawler was provost/vice … [Read more...] about Missouri State-West Plains names new chancellor
Finalists for the Missouri State University-West Plains chancellor position will visit campus in the next few weeks. Each candidate will have an open forum for community members and an open forum for faculty, staff and students in West Plains and an open forum for community members in Mountain Grove. Biographies of each candidate will be posted to the search website on the … [Read more...] about Finalists for West Plains chancellor visiting soon
In May 2015, the Missouri legislature approved a bonding package that opened up millions of dollars for repairs and maintenance on state buildings. This included facilities used for higher education. That state funding — combined with generous support from private donors and university reserves — allowed us to plan for upgrades. We could now pursue renovations for two … [Read more...] about Building a destination campus
Missouri State University-West Plains Chancellor Drew A. Bennett announced his intention to retire at the West Plains campus State of the University Address today (Aug. 30). His retirement will begin at the close of the spring 2018 semester following 11 years of service. Bennett is the 7th person to lead the West Plains campus and is the 2nd longest serving. Bennett led growth … [Read more...] about West Plains chancellor announces retirement