I realized over the weekend that I had not updated the CNAS blog since April so I will try to catch you up on the events of CNAS and prepare you for the end of summer and beginning of the Fall 2009 semester. Our associate dean, Inno Onwueme, is retiring from Missouri State State University at the end of the summer and has taken a position at Indiana University in Indiana, … [Read more...] about July 2009
There are so many events in April - Public Affairs Conference, FFA Contests, Graduate College Interdisciplinary Forum, Pummill Relays, Missouri Academy of Science Annual Meeting, and scholarship banquets for chemistry, computer science, math and premedical students. And then the Ozarks New Energy Conference will be held on April 30 through May 1 on the Missouri State … [Read more...] about April 2009
It is good to have breaks. We all need them. I will be taking a break this week as well. I hope to read a few books and take some long runs. I have posted some of the events that will take place in the college in early April on the event tab. I had a great meeting with the CNAS Faculty Advisory Committee last week but only four faculty attended. I would like to hear … [Read more...] about Spring Break
CNAS Faculty and Staff: President Nietzel and Provost McCarthy have requested the opportunity to meet with us on Tuesday, April 7 at noon in the Meyer Library Auditorium. They are in fact meeting with each of the colleges regarding the topics of student recruitment, enrollment management and budget. I urge you to attend this very important all-college meeting. Although … [Read more...] about Happy Pi Day!
Rather than post announcements this week I will reflect on the economy and challenges we face. With state funding at best held at current levels for the future it is imperative that we all pay attention to retention and recruitment of students. Tuition dollars make up over 50% of our budget. At the college level we are contacting every CNAS student on probation or … [Read more...] about Recruitment and Retention