Students might finish the Fall 2020 semester as they complete their last final exam, but there is more to do before moving on to Spring 2021. Here’s an Academic Advisor’s perspective on successfully finishing Fall 2020 and getting a head start on Spring 2021 success. Students should: Meet with their assigned Academic Advisor to discuss classes for Spring 2021 – this … [Read more...] about An Academic Advisor’s List: 10 Things Students Should do as they Wrap up Fall 2020
Exams, quizzes, term papers, and presentations are all common forms of mid-semester course assessment. Mid-semester can be a challenging time for all students, particularly for first-generation students, as they may not be as familiar with follow up strategies to improve in a course if they are struggling. By this point in the semester, students may have taken one to two … [Read more...] about It’s After Midterms—Now What? – Strategies for First-Generation College Student Success
Take a moment to get to know Michael Chapman, 2020-2021 SOAR Student Assistant. Hello! My name is Michael Chapman, and I am a junior Intercultural Communication major with minors in Diversity Studies and Psychology and I am from Liberty, Missouri which is right outside of Kansas City. Why do you think it’s important for student’s to get involved on campus? One of the key … [Read more...] about Student Spotlight – Michael Chapman, 2020-2021 Orientation Assistant
Missouri State University welcomes and supports first-generation students and their families. In fact, Missouri State has been nationally recognized for their first-generation student support. One university wide initiative includes specialized sections of the first-year seminar for first-generation students based upon their academic major as well as sections for those … [Read more...] about Missouri State University – First-Generation Student Support
What is the Multicultural Resource Center? The Multicultural Resource Center, also known as MRC, is Missouri State's multicultural center, located in the lower level of the Plaster Student Union. The MRC is free and open to all students, staff and faculty. In the MRC, there is lounge and entertainment space for students, where they can relax, commune with one another, … [Read more...] about Multicultural Resource Center – Part One