Dr. Victor H. Matthews, “Welcoming Words for SOAR Students and Families” I know that you have had a long day of meetings and presentations, mostly from Student Services, Financial Aid, and Housing. It is now my turn to welcome you to MSU from the faculty, many of whom have joined us this evening. We are here to let you know that our primary aim is to provide students with … [Read more...] about Friday Feature – Words to Inspire – Dr. Victor Matthews
Take a moment to learn about the Student Success Coach Program facilitated by the Center for Academic Success and Transition. It's a great program designed to help your student in many different ways! Tell us about the student success coach program. When was it started? What is its mission? What is the focus? The Student Success Coach program was developed in 2020 as … [Read more...] about Spotlight on the Student Success Coach Program – Christina Bowles
As your student gets ready to start college at Missouri State, SOAR Leader Jadyn Dziwanowski has some tips for you to share with them. 1. What's the best advice you got when you want to college? The best advice I got went I started college was to allow myself room to grow. Coming to college is a time of rapid change where get the chance to present yourself as the true you! … [Read more...] about Tips for Incoming Students from a SOAR Leader – Jadyn Dziwanowski
In the spring of 2020, the world was turned upside down practically overnight. I remember the days leading up to spring break; rumors of the university shutting down had begun to circulate, but it didn’t feel like a real possibility until an email was sent to the student body telling us to bring all of our class materials home with us when we left. What was supposed to be a … [Read more...] about It’s Okay to Ask for Help…Jenny Burrow
As you think ahead to the fall semester, which is quickly approaching, you might find it helpful to start familiarizing yourself with Missouri State’s website and campus (if your schedule permits). Below are a few suggestions: Become familiar with Missouri State. If your schedule permits, spend a couple of hours on campus. Missouri State will become your new home … [Read more...] about Preparing for the Fall Semester: First-Generation Students’ Strategies for Success