Our new MSU Spotlight Series features workshops that highlight essential MSU-specific processes, tools, or resources. Each highlights a different topic, giving you practical skills to master common tasks at the university. Seats are filling up fast, register now!
MSU Spotlight: Telecom Invoicing – LEAD Yourself
NEW Workshop!
Understanding MSU’s telecom invoices is key to managing departmental costs and ensuring accurate billing. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to navigate the billing system, review and reconcile charges, and resolve discrepancies with confidence. You will also explore how to process service requests and apply telecommunication policies, so your department stays compliant and in control of costs. – Facilitated by Angie Cockrum, Networking & Telecommunications
Choose from two sessions:
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- Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Telecom Center Training Room 152 (Blair Shannon)
- Monday, November 17, 2025, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Telecom Center Training Room 152 (Blair Shannon)
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MSU Spotlight: Bear Financials Forms – LEAD Yourself
NEW Workshop!
Understanding MSU’s financial forms is key to working efficiently and avoiding costly errors. In this hands-on session, you’ll review the most commonly used forms—including the updated Travel Expense Report and Independent Contractor Form—and learn how to navigate requirements with confidence. You’ll leave knowing what’s required, what to avoid, and how to streamline submissions for faster processing and stronger compliance. – Facilitated by Dawn McIntyre, Financial Services
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- Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Pummill 204
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Other LEAD Yourself workshops this fall:
Microsoft Excel Level 3 – LEAD Yourself- Fri, Nov 14; 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Glass 331
- Facilitator: Karen Eisman
Teamwork: Unlocking Team Success – LEAD Yourself
- Tue, Nov 18; 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM, Pummill 201
- Facilitator: Dr. Gloria Galanes
Communication Basics – LEAD Yourself
- Wed, Nov 19; 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Pummill 201
- Facilitator: Dr. Gloria Galanes
Effective Listening – LEAD Yourself
- Tue, Dec 2; 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Pummill 201
- Facilitator: Dr. Gloria Galanes
To register for Bear Financial courses:
MyMissouriState > Learning and Development Card > My Learning Connection.

Then search for the course, view details, and request to be registered.
Please contact HRLearning@missouristate.edu with questions.
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