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
Tell us about yourself. I am a senior from Blue Springs, MO right outside of Kansas City. I am studying journalism with a minor in pop culture. I've been actively involved in SGA, a social fraternity, and University Ambassadors! I was also on the 2019 Homecoming Court and serve as a Peer Leader for First Year Programs. My career aspirations are to work in entertainment news as … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Blake Haynes – 2020-2021 Student Body Vice President