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Responding to mental health trends

February 1, 2022 by Strategic Communication

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According to the American Psychological Association, suicide rates rose at an alarming rate over the past two decades.   This is a trend that Robin Farris, licensed counselor and director of Missouri State University’s Center City Counseling Clinic (CCCC), observed over the past decade.  “We used to tell students ‘You might see suicidal issues in a semester,’” Farris … [Read more...] about Responding to mental health trends

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Center City Counseling Clinic, clse, college of education, Counseling, graduate college

Gaining access to the world

November 30, 2021 by Strategic Communication

Imagine walking down a sidewalk, getting on a bus or boarding a plane.   Now imagine accomplishing them without sight.   Missouri State University’s orientation and mobility (O&M) program trains students how to assist individuals with visual impairments. This includes providing individuals with the tools and experience they need to navigate the world … [Read more...] about Gaining access to the world

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: accessibility, blindess education, clse, college of education, disability awareness, Special Education

Serving individuals with autism

October 25, 2021 by Strategic Communication

Finding your passion within a field can make all the difference in motivating you to pursue your dreams.   As a freshman at Missouri State University, Taylor Janota worked as a nanny for a young boy who had autism. In this role, she watched as a speech therapist, physical therapist and behavioral analyst worked with the boy to improve all parts of his life.   “This … [Read more...] about Serving individuals with autism

Filed Under: Student Accomplishments Tagged With: clse, college of education, graduate college, Special Education, students

Creating pathways for paraeducators

October 20, 2021 by Strategic Communication

Missouri is facing a teacher shortage.   Information from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) shows that special education teachers rank in the top three certification areas in need of fully certified teachers to fill vacancies across the state.  Faculty in Missouri State’s  College of Education are striving to create a solution to … [Read more...] about Creating pathways for paraeducators

Filed Under: News Tagged With: clse, college of education, Special Education, students, Teachers

Supporting English language learners

September 30, 2021 by Strategic Communication

When Dr. Kennedy Ongaga, assistant professor in the department of counseling, leadership and special education, found out he won the Spencer Foundation research grant, he ran to his front yard and shouted, “Thank you, God!”   “When we have a crisis, marginalized students and English learners are always left behind,” Ongaga said. “During COVID-19, our homes, our students' … [Read more...] about Supporting English language learners

Filed Under: Faculty Spotlight Tagged With: clse, college of education, faculty, research

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