Public Affairs Faculty Spotlight March Dr. Shurita Thomas-Tate Communication Sciences and Disorders Many times, ethical leadership involves seeing a need in the community, and creating a program or service to fill that need. That is precisely what Dr. Shurita Thomas-Tate has done with the Ujima program, and it is why she is this month’s Public Affairs Faculty … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Faculty Spotlight – Dr. Shurita Thomas-Tate
Public Affairs Student Spotlight March Sigma Chi Fraternity Student Organization, FSL The March Public Affairs Student Spotlight highlights the student organization, Sigma Chi. This month the fraternity hosted a donation drive for the Bear Pantry, Missouri State University’s food pantry that is available to students, faculty and staff experiencing food insecurity. The … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Student Spotlight- Sigma Chi
Kim Stagner Coordinator, Student Success Initiatives, Academic Advisement Center The Public Affairs Staff Spotlight for the month of March features a new member of the Student Development and Public Affairs unit. Kim began her work with the Ronald McDonald House nineteen years ago when she was in college and her roommate was heavily involved with the organization. Kim heard … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Staff Spotlight March
Clinician, Counseling Center Justin Johns In order for students to reach their full academic potential, it is important that they are healthy –body and mind. That is why the work that Justin Johns does is so imperative for our campus community, as well as Springfield. Graduating from Missouri State University with his Masters in Social Work, Justin knows how important it … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Staff Spotlight February
Name Submission Deadline: Friday, March 1, 2019 Do you know a faculty member who volunteers their time beyond the campus? If so, nominate them for the 2019 Faculty Excellence in Community Service Award! A $1,500 cash award is given annually to two full-time faculty with a minimum 3 years employment. It is important to recognize our faculty Citizen Bears as they positively … [Read more...] about Nominations being accepted for volunteer work