Sexual and domestic violence is prevalent in the United States. More than 400,000 rapes and sexual assaults are reported annually. Out of 101 total grant applications, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women awarded Missouri State University and OTC $550,000 to continue Project HEAL (help, educate, advocate and listen) for another 3 years. The … [Read more...] about Project HEAL receives renewed funding
Christina Bowles, academic advisor in the Academic Advising and Transfer Center at Missouri State University, was selected to serve as the president-elect for the Missouri Academic Advising Association (MACADA) for 2020-21. She will assume the role of president for the 2021-22 term. Bowles has assumed many leadership positions with the organization in the last several years, … [Read more...] about Christina Bowles elected president-elect for MACADA for 2020-21
In March of 2020, the COVID-19 crisis changed how learning centers operated. It forced leaders of higher education to develop new ways to reach students and support their college communities. The coronavirus continued to challenge these leaders during the summer and fall semesters. The National College Learning Center Association (NCLCA) recently published a special … [Read more...] about The Learning Assistance Review publishes special issue responding to COVID-19
Do you know someone making a difference in the community, state, nation or world? Missouri State University wants to honor those who exemplify great citizenship in the hope of encouraging others. Nominations are being accepted through Oct. 19 for the honorary doctorate degree of public affairs (A.P.D.). Submit a nomination Submit a nomination letter, supporting letters and … [Read more...] about Nominations for honorary doctorate due Oct. 19
Congratulations to H. Wes Pratt, assistant to the president. He joined The Missouri Bar's new Special Committee on Lawyers of Color in the Profession. Pratt serves as chief diversity officer in the vice president diversity and inclusion department. Learn more about The Missouri Bar. … [Read more...] about H. Wes Pratt joins new special committee of The Missouri Bar