Provost Communiqué

Office of the Provost

MSU hosting first-generation student conference

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Proposal submission opens Monday, February 17 and closes Friday, April 24 We are excited to announce that we are hosting our First-Generation conference Friday, September 25, 2020 from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. on Missouri State’s campus. Please visit the first-generation student conference website for the call for presentation proposals and conference details. We hope that you … [Read more...] about MSU hosting first-generation student conference

Faculty nominations now being accepted for public affairs awards

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Board of Governors' Excellence in Public Affairs Award The Board of Governors' Award for Excellence in Public Affairs was established at Missouri State University to recognize faculty and staff who excel at carrying out the public affairs mission. View award details and nomination guidelines Excellence in Community Service Award These annual awards are presented to … [Read more...] about Faculty nominations now being accepted for public affairs awards

Check out these academic advisor forums for spring 2020

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The academic advisor forums will be included in the Provost Communiqué prior to each event date. If you want to view the entire forum schedule and session descriptions for the spring 2020 semester, visit the Academic Advising and Transfer Center website. Advisors empowering ethical leaders Want to equip students for success? Come learn how proactive advising promotes student … [Read more...] about Check out these academic advisor forums for spring 2020

Call for GEP 101 instructors

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First-Year Programs has started Fall 2020 instructor recruitment. If you are interested in teaching GEP 101, First-Year Foundations, please visit the first year website to learn more. Date of first consideration is Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Please direct any questions to Dr. Tracey Glaessgen, Center for Academic Success and Transition/First-Year Programs.   … [Read more...] about Call for GEP 101 instructors

Introduction to social network analysis

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Date: May 18–20 Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Location: Meyer library 10-B Individuals are often influenced by their friends, coworkers, family members, and others with whom they come in contact. Yet most statistical modeling approaches rely on an assumption of independence requiring researchers to ignore such influence (or violate the assumption). Social network analysis … [Read more...] about Introduction to social network analysis

FCTL events and announcements

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Diversity Book Talk Please join Judith Martinez in a talk about Among the Lost, by Emiliano Monge, an award winning Mexican writer, about illegal immigration in the 21st century. Attend any or all sessions. Dates and Times: Tuesday, February 25 12:00–1:00, PSU 312 Tuesday, March 24 12:00–1:00, PSU 314 Tuesday, April 28th 12:00–1:00, PSU 312 Shattering the silence: … [Read more...] about FCTL events and announcements

What’s happening in the graduate college

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Faculty, please remind your graduate students of the following — The deadline for spring thesis and non-thesis funding is Thursday, February 20, 2020 Missouri State University offers a number of special funding opportunities for graduate students including thesis research, non-thesis research, and student travel funding. Available during both the fall and spring semesters, … [Read more...] about What’s happening in the graduate college