Ross Hawkins, director of the academic advising and transfer center, has been named chair-elect of the Committee on Transfer and Articulation (COTA). The committee serves as part of the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD). Hawkins will begin duties as chair on July 1 and will conclude on June 30, 2022. About COTA COTA is a … [Read more...] about Ross Hawkins named chair-elect of the Committee on Transfer and Articulation
At Missouri State University, we’re proud of our students and all the great things they do every day. To showcase students’ achievements, we recently began using Merit to publish stories about them. Why use Merit? Merit allows users to highlight many types of student accomplishments. This includes: Landing an internship. Presenting at a conference. … [Read more...] about Introducing Merit: A tool for showcasing students’ success
Dr. Robert Hornberger, associate vice president for enrollment management and services, has been appointed vice chair of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) Program Committee. The group is responsible for admissions and enrollment management. Members oversee several committees. They include: Admissions Policies and … [Read more...] about Hornberger appointed vice chair of the AACRAO Program Committee
The office of study away programs will officially change its name to the office of education abroad in May 2021. While the office will continue to support traditional international and domestic study away experiences, the new name better reflects its offerings where students are no longer limited to classroom study while abroad. MSU students are increasingly seeking … [Read more...] about Study Away name change to Education Abroad
Missouri State University recently earned 2020 Tree Campus Higher Education program recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation. The award honors colleges and universities that maintain healthy trees and engage students and staff in the spirit of conservation. Reaching recognition Campuses must meet five core standards for sustainable campus forestry to qualify for … [Read more...] about Missouri State recognized by Arbor Day Foundation