SOAR Dinner Comments – July 13, 2022 Dean David Meinert, College of Business Good evening and welcome to Missouri State University. Please put your hand up if this is the first time you have visited the Missouri State campus. Thank you, I hope you have enjoyed your first visit and seeing how much Missouri State has to offer. Parents, please put your hand up if you … [Read more...] about Friday Feature – Words to Inspire – Dr. David Meinert
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
Meeting with your advisor during the semester can have its benefits. Discussing classes for the upcoming semester, discussion of class difficulties, and preparing for graduation may be a few common reasons for meeting with your advisor. Meeting with your advisor when mid-term grades are posted can be one of the most impactful times to meet with your advisor. Here’s … [Read more...] about Mid-term grades: Why should I meet with my advisor?
As I was finishing high school, I had no idea what I wanted to do going forward. Sure, college was the idea, but I could not tell you where on earth I wanted to attend, much less what I wanted to study while I was there. I had some ideas - maybe I could become an English teacher, or get a humanities degree of some kind. There were plenty of institutions within driving distance … [Read more...] about It’s okay not to know
If the second year in college centers on reflection and decision-making, the third year is one of purpose and preparation. Students have had two years of discovery and growth and many opportunities to sample ideas and academic disciplines. They know their campus and its resources and have formed deep friendships. They are juniors. Now the second half of their college … [Read more...] about Junior year in college — Make it great