The Missouri State University Ad Team will once again take part in the Invent2Prevent (I2P) competition. This competition was created to counter the threat of domestic terrorism and targeted violence through preventative student-led campaigns. In 2021, the Ad Team took home second place in the national competition. Following its success, Missouri State University received a … [Read more...] about Competing to curtail targeted violence and terrorism
By: Clif Smart One evening, a star high school football player in a large school was walking through the halls headed to his senior football banquet with his mom when he passed three younger students in the same hallway. They all enthusiastically greeted him with "Hi Joel," which he barely acknowledged by a slight nod and kept walking. When they turned the corner a few … [Read more...] about Bears Business Brief: The importance of leading through love
By: Clif Smart The chief executive officer of any large entity has many roles. As president of the second-largest university in Missouri, my roles include casting a vision for the institution, advocating for and promoting the university to government leaders and other constituencies, fundraising, and interacting with current and prospective students and their families. To … [Read more...] about Bears Business Brief: Why every CEO should know the numbers
By: Clif Smart; President, Missouri State University Several years ago, General Colin Powell was on campus to give a public affairs convocation address. During his visit, I watched his presentation, got to do a question and answer session with him, saw him give a press conference and watched him interact with people of all backgrounds. He was one of the most impressive … [Read more...] about Bears Business Brief: Ten rules for a successful administrative team