Our featured staff member, Andrew Cole, is an academic technology support administrator in the McQueary College of Health and Human Services (MCHHS).
Let’s find out more about him.
Where are you originally from?
I’m originally from Moberly, Missouri, but I’ve lived in the Springfield area since 2005.
What brought you to Missouri State and how long have you been here?
I’ve been at Missouri State since early 2018. I always wanted to work in education, and working at a university is a great fit.
What’s your favorite part about working at Missouri State so far?
My favorite part is the wide range of people I’ve met during my time at the university.
What’s your educational background?
I have an Associate of Applied Science degree from Ozarks Technical Community College, with additional coursework in programming and accounting.
Where did you work prior to Missouri State?
I worked in the IT department at the corporate office of Meek Lumber here in Springfield.
What do you do in your role as academic technology support administrator for MCHHS?
I handle the IT support needs of the MU School of Medicine Springfield campus and the Alliance for Healthcare Education at Cox College. When I’m not working at either location, I assist the MCHHS team on the main campus.
How do you spend your leisure time?
I enjoy reading books, watching movies and playing video games.
What holiday tradition is special to you?
I love taking a week off from work to have a movie marathon. I usually watch “The Lord of the Rings” or “Harry Potter” series.