As three department heads return to a faculty role, we welcome new perspectives and leadership experience that will support student success, faculty development, and the future of academic programs in the Reynolds College of Arts and Letters (RCOAL). Dr. Shawn Wahl, dean of RCOAL, is pleased to announce the following appointments. "Kindness, balanced with inclusive … [Read more...] about Reynolds College announces three department leadership changes
Dr. Jake Simmons and Dr. Shawn Wahl’s article “Understanding the African-American student experience in higher education through a relational dialectics perspective” (co-authored by Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart. Amarillo College, and Dr. Chad McBride, Creighton University) was selected for recognition with the Distinguished Article Award by the Instructional Development Division of … [Read more...] about Reynolds College of Arts and Letters leaders receive national Distinguished Article Award
The electronic arts program will be showcased at the Nov. 18 Bears in the Know luncheon. This luncheon will go in-depth about the creativeness and diligence of this award-winning department, with presentations from the following speakers: Mark Biggs, associate professor and associate dean of the College of Arts and Letters Vonda Yarberry, interim department head of … [Read more...] about Electronic arts featured in next Bears in the Know lunch
Missouri State’s College of Arts and Letters announced today that Robert Westenberg will join its faculty in the fall 2016 semester as musical theatre coordinator and associate professor in the theatre and dance department. MSU's dedication to arts, student success attracts new coordinator Westenberg, a Tony Award-nominated actor, comes to Missouri State from Drury … [Read more...] about Award-winning actor to lead MSU’s musical theatre program
College-wide programs and initiatives give the College of Arts and Letters a competitive advantage in student recruitment and retention. To make those programs possible, COAL relies on the support of its community. Donations are often key to offering scholarships and experiences to students, and the holidays are a significant time for charitable contributions. COAL Wish … [Read more...] about COAL looks ahead to 2016