One of Missouri State's pillars of public affairs is Cultural Competence, the goal of which "Students will recognize and respect multiple perspectives and cultures." This holiday season, try to recognize the multitude of holidays that are celebrated by your neighbors. It is not only Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. Other holidays celebrated during this time of year … [Read more...] about Consider this…Holiday Festivals and Cultural Competence
My name is Logan Elliott, and I am a graduate student at Missouri State University in the Student Affairs in Higher Education program. I am a Graduate Assistant in the office of New Student and Family Programs and am loving my experience at Missouri State University thus far. As I have reflected on the first couple of months of my graduate program, I have thought back to my … [Read more...] about My Transition to College without my Twin Brother
As your students go off to college they are faced with real-world problems and issues which causes for extra support from their family members at home. For some students, this may be their first time away from home and are having a hard time adjusting to a new environment and for others may struggle with the fast pace day-to-day life of a college student. I know some family … [Read more...] about Talks with Trenell – Supporting Your Student While They’re in College (Mentally, Physically and Emotionally)
Here are some housing updates for you and your student. Some Residence Halls Close for Winter Break Blair-Shannon, Freddy, Wells, and Woods House will close on December 14 at 8 am and will reopen January 11 at 8 am for Winter Break. All mail during this time is stopped, and students will need to send packages elsewhere during this time. Students who need housing can … [Read more...] about Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services – Update for November 2019
There are many reasons why students work during college. For some students, it's a necessity because they have to be able to pay for their education, while others choose to work to have some extra spending money. Regardless of someone’s reasoning to work, it is important to balance time spent working and the responsibilities of being a student. As a student, I personally … [Read more...] about Stephanie Says…Working during College