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MCHHS at Showcase 2026

August 10, 2026 by Hailey Maples

The 41st Faculty Showcase on Teaching and Learning is now only two days away, and we’re excited to highlight the faculty presenters who will be sharing their expertise with the campus community this Wednesday. This post features contributors from the McQueary College of Health and Human Services (MCHHS), whose sessions focus on a wide range of topics including new conceptual frameworks to encourage student engagement, innovative instructional design practices, collaborative programs to support student success, and more. Get to know the individuals behind the presentations and the ideas they’re bringing to this year’s program below, and register to attend to hear from these faculty members and more at the event.

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Filed Under: Awards & Opportunities, Spotlights Tagged With: Allan Liggett, Bonnie Slavych, Cody Smith, Hillary Roberts, Jessica Willis, Keith McShan, Leslie Echols, McCall Christian, Molly Lancaster, Natalie Allen, Sarah Murray, Shannon Crosby, Stacy Goddard, Tara Stulce

Showcase Spotlight Series – Keith McShan

April 25, 2026 by Hailey Maples

Continuing the Showcase Spotlight Series today is a faculty member from the School of Health Sciences: Dr. Keith McShan!

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2026 Teaching Excellence Award Winners Announced

March 4, 2026 by Hailey Maples

The FCTL congratulates the recipients of this year’s Teaching Excellence Award! These faculty members have undergone a rigorous application and assessment process, and have been selected by the FCTL Advisory Council in recognition of their exemplary success in facilitating student learning and success at Missouri State University. This year’s winners are:

  • Dr. Benjamin Beranek, Assistant Professor in the Department of Finance, Economics and Risk Management
  • Michael Foster, Professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance
  • Dr. Holly Holladay, Associate Professor in the Department of Communication, Media, Journalism and Film
  • Dr. Sarah Murray, Assistant Professor and Director of the Nutrition and Dietetics Program
  • Dr. Keith McShan, Assistant Professor in the School of Health Sciences
From left to right: Dr. Benjamin Beranek, Michael Foster, Dr. Holly Holladay, Dr. Sarah Murray, Dr. Keith McShan

 

Every academic year, the FCTL awards the Teaching Excellence Award to up to five faculty members in recognition of their demonstrated teaching excellence and dedication to student success. Awardees receive a $1,000 stipend. To read more about the innovative teaching practices that each of this year’s recipients are employing in their classrooms, visit the FCTL webpage.

Filed Under: Awards & Opportunities Tagged With: Benjamin Beranek, Holly Holladay, Keith McShan, Michael Foster, Sarah Murray, Teaching Excellence Award

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