When the words “Study Away” hit your ears, what are the first things you think of? Too much time? Too much money? Too much commitment? Slowing down your four-year graduation plan? Well good news! Opportunities abroad DO exist for people with more personal, time, academic, or financial restrictions. Have you heard about the short term, faculty led trip this upcoming summer to … [Read more...] about Want to Study Away?
In the world of today, examples of true collaboration are difficult to find. The Ozarks Educational Research Initiative (OERI) is an example of local school districts and researchers from the College of Education meeting this challenge in a very meaningful way. In our society, we often say we value collaboration and teamwork; yet, in reality, collaboration provides a … [Read more...] about Collaboration in the Ozarks: 19 School Districts and MSU College of Education Work to Improve Educational Outcomes for PreK-12 Students
Often we hear about the wonders of having "summers off" as a faculty member, and our friends or family will express their envy of such a life. Yet, faculty members know the reality of the situation is that their summers are often not their own....even if they are not teaching in the summer. In that regard, I wanted to share some of the summer activities of faculty members in … [Read more...] about What do university faculty members DO with their “summers off”?
Dr. Jeffrey Cornelius-White, Professor (Counseling), co-developed a Public Affairs Scale used to measure the implementation of the public affairs mission with graduates of Missouri State University. For more information, and to listen to the interview with Dr. Cornelius-White and Dr. Rachelle Darabi, Associate Provost for Student Development and Public Affairs, follow this … [Read more...] about CLSE Professor Co-Develops Public Affairs Outcomes Assessment
Heather Hagstrom, graduate student in the special education program, received the 2013 Delta Gamma Foundation Student Stipend Award to attend American Foundation for the Blind 2013 Leadership Conference in Chicago, Illinois. This award is provided to university students pursuing advanced studies in blindness and low vision. Heather is currently pursuing certification as a … [Read more...] about Special education student receives American Foundation for the Blind fellowship