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FACULTY & STAFF MENTORS ........................................................................................................... III
Offices of Student Financial Aid ............................................................................................................................. 1
Financial Aid .............................................................................................................................................................. 1
Bursar’s Office ........................................................................................................................................................... 1
The Office of Student Employment Services ............................................................................................................. 1
Financial Aid Information for Incoming Freshmen: ................................................................................................... 2
Financial Aid Information for Transfer Students: ...................................................................................................... 2
Scholarship information ............................................................................................................................................ 2
Missouri State Scholarships ................................................................................................................................... 4
Bear CLAW: Center for Learning and Writing ........................................................................................................ 5
Counseling Center .................................................................................................................................................. 6
Crisis Intervention ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Health Care ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
Magers Health and Wellness Center ......................................................................................................................... 7
MSU Care Clinic ......................................................................................................................................................... 7
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) .............................................................................................................. 8
Career Center ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
Office of the Registrar .......................................................................................................................................... 10
Oldham Family..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Veteran Student Center ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Other Student Information .................................................................................................................................. 12
Academic Advisement Center ................................................................................................................................. 12
Student Ombudsman .............................................................................................................................................. 12
Multicultural Services .............................................................................................................................................. 13
Study Away Program ............................................................................................................................................... 13
Internship Opportunities ......................................................................................................................................... 14
Student Activities Council........................................................................................................................................ 14
Office of Student Engagement ................................................................................................................................ 14
Missouri State University Student Food Assistance: Well of Life Food Pantry ....................................................... 15
Missouri State University Foundation Emergency Scholarship Fund ...................................................................... 15
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MSU: I’M FIRST
FACULTY & STAFF MENTORS All of the faculty and staff members listed below are happy to help you succeed at MSU
as you navigate the university. Don’t hesitate to reach out to any of us whenever you
need help.
Mark Biggs:
Faculty Advisor, I’m First
Associate Dean
COAL 106C Craig Hall
(417) 836-5247
Rhonda Stanton:
Assistant Professor, English Department
Siceluff Hall 209
(417) 836-6511
Sara Brummel:
Associate Professor, Theatre & Dance
Craig Hall 356
(417) 836-8441
Andrew Homburg:
Assistant Professor
Ellis Hall 304
(417) 836-6483
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Rachel Darabi:
Associate Provost for Student Development and Public Affairs
University Hall 115
(417) 836-8346
Kelly Schlinder:
Coordinator, Foreign Language Institute
Jim D. Morris Center 408
(417) 836-5497
Cathie English:
Assistant Professor, English Department
Siceluff Hall 212
(417) 836-6589
Lyn Gattis:
Associate Professor, English Department
Siceluff Hall 306
(417) 836-5107
Bryan Jennings:
Assistant Professor, Art & Design
Brick City (327 W Mill St.) 327
(417) 837-2354
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Tracey Glaessgen:
Assistant Director, First-Year Programs at MSU
University Hall 205
(417) 836-8343
Jeffrey Cornelius-White:
Counseling, Leadership, & Special Education
PCOB 123
(417) 836-6517
Patty Claussen:
Financial Aid Counselor
Carrington Hall 101
(417) 836-8476
Dawn Brokaw:
Academic Administrative Assistant III, Psychology Department
GLEN 194
(417) 836-5797.
Ryan Reed:
Coordinator for Access Programs, Multicultural Services
Freudenberger House 0021
(417) 836-7642
Kelly Wood:
Director, First Year Programs, and Professor in the
Communication Department
University Hall 205
(417) 836-5990
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Thomas Lane:
Associate VP for Student Life and Dean of Students
PSU 410
(417) 836-5527
Diane Leamy:
Senior Instructor, Criminology
Strong Hall 221
(417) 836-4813
Holly Holladay:
Assistant Professor, Media, Journalism & Film
Craig Hall 381A
(417) 836-8371
Michael Frizell:
Director of Student Learning Services, Bear Claw
Meyer Library 112
(417) 836-5006
Mary Jane Pardue:
Department Head, Media, Journalism & Film
Craig Hall 376
(417) 836-8834
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Paula Patterson:
Associate Professor, Music
Ellis Hall 217
(417) 836-8927
Michael Foster:
Professor, Theatre & Dance
Craig Hall 351
(417) 836-3728
Kimberly Roam:
Clinical Instructor, Childhood Education & Family Studies
Department
Park Central Office Building #321-28
(417) 836-4151
Christina Bowles:
Academic Advisor, Advisement Center
University Hall 109
(417) 836-5258
Sarah Murray:
Senior Instructor, Biomedical Sciences
Professional Building 410
(417) 836-4509
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David Rohall:
Department Head, Sociology and Anthropology
Strong Hall 456
(417) 836-5641
Erin Kappeler:
Assistant Professor, English
Siceluff Hall 229
(417) 836-5107
Jonathan Newman:
Assistant Professor, English
Siceluff Hall 236
(417) 836-6613
Priscilla Childress:
Assistant Director, New Student and Family Programs
PSU 416
(417) 836-3060
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MSU STUDENT RESOURCES Spring 2018
Offices of Student Financial Aid
Financial Aid Main Website: http://www.missouristate.edu/FinancialAid/
Office: Carrington Hall 101
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday
(except 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Tuesday)
Phone: (417) 836-5262
Email: [email protected]
Bursar’s Office Main Website: https://www.missouristate.edu/bursar/Contact.htm
Office: Carrington Hall, First Floor
Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday
Phone: (417) 836-5128
Email: [email protected]
The Office of Student Employment Services Main Website: https://www.missouristate.edu/StudentEmp/
Office: Blair-Shannon, Room 113
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday
Phone: (417) 836-5627
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Financial Aid Information for Incoming Freshmen:
Main website:
http://www.missouristate.edu/FinancialAid/Freshmen.htm
Scholarship information:
http://www.missouristate.edu/FinancialAid/scholarships/
Freshman.htm
Grants:
http://www.missouristate.edu/FinancialAid/Grants.htm
Work study information:
https://www.missouristate.edu/studentemp/205968.htm
Financial Aid Information for Transfer Students:
Main website:
http://www.missouristate.edu/FinancialAid/Transfer.htm
Scholarship information:
http://www.missouristate.edu/FinancialAid/scholarships/Transfer.htm
Scholarship information
Out-of-State Fee Waiver/Midwest Student Exchange Program:
Info on fee waivers can be found in the list of Freshmen MSU scholarships:
http://www.missouristate.edu/FinancialAid/scholarships/Freshman.htm
Emergency Funding through Financial Aid:
https://www.missouristate.edu/FinancialAid/339577.htm
If and when you encounter a financial emergency, these funds may help:
Senior Degree Completion Grant
Emergency Scholarship Fund
Emergency Loan
Director’s Choice Grant
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Student Employment:
http://www.missouristate.edu/StudentEmp/
Work Study: https://www.missouristate.edu/studentemp/205968.htm - federal work study
opportunities exist across campus.
The Federal Work Study Program provides jobs for undergraduate and graduate
students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education
expenses. The program encourages community service and work that is related to a
student’s course of study.
Many departments also offer student employment opportunities beyond federal work
study. Check with your department to see if they hire any student lab assistants.
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Missouri State Scholarships
Website: http://www.missouristate.edu/financialaid/scholarships/ MSU scholarships are awarded each year to students who demonstrate qualities such as, but not limited to, outstanding academic achievement, leadership involvement and financial need. The funds come from multiple sources and do not have to be repaid.
To be considered for scholarships:
1. Be admitted to Missouri State. We encourage you to begin the admission process shortly after you complete your junior year of high school or two semesters prior to entering Missouri State, if you are a transfer student.
2. Fill out a FAFSA application to qualify for most scholarships (MSU FAFSA code:
002503).
Scholarships exist for incoming freshmen, transfers, currently enrolled students and graduate students. There are general university and department scholarships available.
Admitted students can create an electronic General Scholarships application through their My Missouri State account. See instructions for applying for MSU scholarships at http://www.missouristate.edu/FinancialAid/scholarships/GeneralScholarships.htm.
The office of Financial Aid also oversees scholarships. Visit this website for info on how to keep your financial aid and scholarships: http://www.missouristate.edu/FinancialAid/KeepingMyFinancialAid.htm.
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Bear CLAW:
Center for Learning and Writing
Website: http://bearclaw.missouristate.edu/
Office: Meyer Library – First Floor, southeast corner
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday
Phone: (417) 836-6398
Note: Tutoring hours vary by semester
Interactive space in Meyer Library uniting the resources and expertise of the faculty, library personnel, computer and information technology, the Writing Center, subject-area tutoring, and PASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions) in an environment that fosters informal, collaborative work and social interaction.
Available tutoring: Specific COAL classes:
Math
Writing (http://writingcenter.missouristate.edu/)
Science
Business
Modern languages:
FRN/GRK/LTN/SPN: 101/102,
201/202 and others
LLT 121, 321
THE 101
DAN 180
Art 200/273
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Counseling Center
Website: http://counselingcenter.missouristate.edu/
Office: Magers Health and Wellness Center, Suite 304
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday
Phone: (417) 836-5116
Fax: (417) 836-4616
Mailing address: Missouri State University
Counseling Center
c/o Rhonda Lesley, Director
901 South National
Springfield, Missouri 65897
Provides a wide variety of counseling services for MSU students:
Emergency/crisis services
Individual and group counseling services
Consultation/referrals
Educational programs on a wide variety of topics, including stress management,
time management, effective communications, anger management,
codependency
Crisis Intervention Provided to deal with situations which require immediate attention. During office hours
come by the Counseling Center, Magers Health and Wellness Center, Suite 304. A
clinician is always available to meet with students.
After hours, call Missouri State University Safety and Transportation at (417) 836-5509,
and they will get in touch with the clinician on call. Do not attempt to contact us about a
crisis by e-mail since e-mail is not a secure form of communication and confidentiality
cannot be ensured.
Burrell Center Inc. /Crisis Assist Team
24-hr Crisis Line: (417) 862-6555 or (800) 494-7355.
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Health Care
Magers Health and Wellness Center Website: http://health.missouristate.edu/
Office: Magers Health and Wellness Center (715 S. Florence)
Hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday – Friday
Phone: (417) 836-4000
Email: [email protected]
Pharmacy: (417) 836-4050 (business hours)
Magers Health and Wellness Center is a medical home and pharmacy for the MSU
community. Magers provides quality health and preventive care at minimum cost to all
members of the University community, ages 6 years and older. Call or stop by the
appointment desk at Magers Health and Wellness Center to schedule an appointment.
MSU Care Clinic Website: http://msucare.missouristate.edu/
Office: Magers Health and Wellness Center (715 S. Florence)
Hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Thursday
Phone: (417) 837-2270 (to schedule an appointment)
MSU Care services are limited to uninsured adults, ages 18-64, who reside in
Southwest Missouri and who have income of no more than 150% of the Federal Poverty
Level. MSU Care will evaluate the eligibility status for each individual that indicates the
need for healthcare in this location.
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Website: https://www.namiswmo.com/
Office: NAMI Southwest Missouri (1443 N Robberson Ave, Suite 408)
Phone: (417) 864-7119
Hope Center: (417) 864-3027
Warm Line: (417) 864-3676 or 1-877-535-4357
A grassroots, not-for-profit organization, dedicated to providing programs and services
to individuals and family members impacted by mental illness. Services include a peer-
support Warm Line. Support groups cover many areas: PTSD, Family Support,
Recovery, Overcoming Depression, etc. See website for hours on Monday through
Saturday.
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Career Center
Website: http://careercenter.missouristate.edu/
Office: Carrington Hall 309 (main office) and Glass Hall 276
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday
Phone: (417) 836-5636 or (877) 836-5627
Fax: (417) 836-6797
Email: [email protected]
The Career Center is involved with lifelong career development. Their mission is to
prepare students to make responsible career decisions, and this preparation begins at
the freshman level. In addition to learning about occupations, career exploration
enables students to determine if the major and/or career they select is the most suitable
for your interests, skills, work values, and personality.
The Career Center helps students with the decision-making process: learning how to
set and meet goals, and understanding the process involved in preparing for a career.
Services:
Career assessments and counseling
Major, occupation, and employer exploration
Job and internship search (make an appointment or visit JobTracks)
Mock interview, résumé, personal branding assistance
Career development workshops and events
Services free to students and alumni.
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Office of the Registrar
Website: http://www.missouristate.edu/registrar/
Office: Carrington Hall 320
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday
(Office closed 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Thursday)
Phone: (417) 836-5520
Email: [email protected]
Nearly everything academic runs through the office of the registrar including course registration, records, transcripts, academic appeals, commencement, forms, veteran student services, etc. The mission of the Office of the Registrar is to provide quality support services to students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and other constituents of the University.
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Oldham Family
Veteran Student Center
Website: http://www.missouristate.edu/veterans/
Office: Meyer Library 108
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday
Phone: (417) 836-6199
Email: [email protected]
Oldham Family Veteran Student Center services helps Military Veterans and Dependents with GI Bill benefits processing and State and Federal TA processing. Veteran student transition liaisons mentor provide support and mentorship for transitioning from the military to civilian/campus life. The Veteran Student Lounge and computer lab is open to Veteran students and dependents.
Services:
Veteran/Military focused new student orientation program
GEP 101: First-Year Foundations (Section for Veterans/Military)
Priority registration access for classes
Checklist for Veterans: http://www.missouristate.edu/veterans/checklist.htm
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Other Student Information
Academic Advisement Center Website: http://www.missouristate.edu/advising/
Office: University Hall 109
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday
Phone: (417) 836-5258
Responsible for advising Missouri State University undergraduates who are in the process of selecting majors. Provides services, programs, and publications to assist academic departments in providing quality advising to all Missouri State University students. Advising has a strong impact on student learning and retention by providing each student with a caring role model.
Learn more at the Major’s Fair – http://www.missouristate.edu/advising/8288.htm
Student Ombudsman Website: http://www.missouristate.edu/sdpa/73064.htm
The Student Ombudsman serves as a neutral party who provides assistance to Missouri State students. The Ombudsman provides information, receives informal academic complaints, facilitates communication, and aids in resolving academic concerns.
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Multicultural Services Website: http://www.missouristate.edu/mculture
Office: Plaster Student Union 141
Hours: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Monday – Friday
Phone: (417) 836-5652
Email: [email protected]
A resource for students to help them develop cultural competency and find community within the university.
Multicultural program information:
http://www.missouristate.edu/MulticulturalPrograms/
Programs and Initiatives:
https://www.missouristate.edu/MulticulturalPrograms/PI.htm
Study Away Program Website: http://international.missouristate.edu/studyaway/
Office: Plaster Student Union, Room 209
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday
Phone: (417) 836-6368
Email: [email protected]
Short-term and long-term options to travel and study abroad. Many departments host study away opportunities (speak with your advisor to see what your department offers). Check out what other MSU students have said about their study away experiences at http://blogs.missouristate.edu/studyaway/.
Study Away calendar of events:
https://calendar.missouristate.edu/home/agenda?campus=s&matchotherkeywords=any×pan=future&resultstitle=StudyAway&status=busy&sponsors=de121&recurrences=none
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Internship Opportunities Contact your home department to learn more about internship opportunities in your major. You can also contact the MSU Career Center or visit JobTracks for internship opportunities in your field.
Student Activities Council Website: http://organizations.missouristate.edu/sac/
Office: Plaster Student Union 115
Phone: (417) 836-4626
Email: [email protected]
SAC is the student programming board on campus which is responsible for planning
social, cultural, and diverse events open to the entire student body. These activities are
funded through the student involvement fee that every student pays, so most of them
are FREE.
SAC calendar of events: http://calendar.missouristate.edu/results.aspx?sponsorid=72%20-
%20StudentOrganizations&title=Student_Activities_Council_(SAC)
Office of Student Engagement Website: http://www.missouristate.edu/studentengagement/
Office: Plaster Student Union 101
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday
Phone: (417) 836-4386
The Office of Student Engagement can provide info on fraternity and sorority life, campus ministry associations, student organizations, leadership development, and a variety of other co-curricular activities.
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Missouri State University Student Food Assistance: Well of
Life Food Pantry Website: https://www.missouristate.edu/CommunityInvolvement/169115.htm
Office: 418 S. Kimbrough (near Bear Park North)
Hours: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Phone: (417) 869-2865
The Well of Life Food Pantry provides an opportunity for Missouri State University students facing food insecurity to receive food assistance. The pantry has dedicated a pick-up time especially for students who may be going hungry, not able to make ends meet, facing a delay in Financial Aid, or other assistance, etc. Available when Missouri State University is in session.
Missouri State University Foundation Emergency
Scholarship Fund Website: http://www.missouristatefoundation.org/874.htm
Originally established to assist students impacted by the Joplin tornado and other disasters, this fund is available to full-time student who have experienced one of the following disasters:
General eligibility criteria:
Students must be currently enrolled full-time
Students must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher (this does not apply to incoming freshmen who have no GPA)
Available to students who have experienced one of the following disasters and can provide supporting documentation:
Death of a Legal Guardian – The applicant must provide proof of the demise by submitting a copy of the death certificate, obituary or a note from the hospital or undertaker.
Natural Disaster – The applicant must provide a utility bill or report from insurance company.
Fire – The applicant must provide the police/firehouse report and/or insurance report.
Students can apply by going to the Office of Student Financial Aid where a specialized application is available.