Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services is hosting a Student Success Workshop Series in the month of February. The purpose of the workshops are to help students achieve academic success through increased knowledge and hands-on experience in topic areas surrounding academic and personal growth. Workshops are listed below with dates and times of each workshop. For a … [Read more...] about Student Success Workshop Series – Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services
University Ambassadors are a diverse group of high-achieving students that promote a positive image of Missouri State through campus tours, large recruitment events, and other university-related activities. Involvement in University Ambassadors requires that members are full-time students with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 each semester, are eligible for employment by the … [Read more...] about Leadership Opportunity – Apply to be a University Ambassador
Here we are, the end of the fall semester. Part of me thinks the semester has flown by, but I also feel like time is crawling. The past nine months have been surreal, as we all know. But it’s also been a learning experience, don’t you think? For me, I’ve learned that I really need to be engaged with my family and friends, and not just on Zoom or Facetime. Staying in my … [Read more...] about The end of the semester…
A vote is a voice. And every voice should be an informed one. At Missouri State University, we encourage our students to impact their communities by voting. Our nonpartisan initiative, Paws to the Polls, offers several resources for students to research candidates and issues, as well as learn how to cast their vote. Paws to the Polls has noted some important information … [Read more...] about Paws to the Polls – A Vote is a Voice
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