Faculty members from the departments of art and design and theatre and dance are recipients of this year's Missouri State University Foundation Awards for Excellence in Teaching, Research and Service. About the awards From the provost's website: The Missouri State University Foundation Awards for Excellence in Teaching, Research and Service are intended to provide incentives … [Read more...] about Three COAL faculty recognized with 2017 Foundation Awards
This is a quick look at some recent COAL communications. In addition to these efforts, we've enjoyed recent coverage on local media outlets, including KSMU, KY3 and the Springfield News-Leader. On the blogs Study away We've been highlighting COAL study away opportunities that have been actively recruiting participants. Contemporary Culture in Scotland Contemporary French … [Read more...] about Communications roundup: March 2017
The office of academic integrity provides support and resources for faculty who are dealing with plagiarism, cheating and other issues of academic integrity. Its coordinator, Katie Stinnett, recently shared some thoughts that may be helpful for anyone looking to more effectively address these issues. Common areas of concern Stinnett described common areas of concern. Some … [Read more...] about Solutions: academic integrity resources
Academic advising is frequently identified as a key component of student success. Because peak registration season overlaps with the height of the semester, it can be challenging for faculty to work advising appointments into schedules that are already packed with teaching, research and service activities. Last fall, the music department found an innovative way to address … [Read more...] about Solutions: advising night
Since its first season in 2015, Show-Me Chefs has entertained audiences with televised culinary showdowns between area chefs. It’s quickly become a local tradition — with an emphasis on local. Show-Me Chefs creator Deb Larson, associate professor in the department of media, journalism and film, shared, “It sort of came to me as we were developing the show that most Americans … [Read more...] about Show-Me Chefs: ultimate locavores