Missouri State University-West Plains

Skip to content Skip to navigation
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

News

Your source for breaking news at Missouri State-West Plains

  • News Releases
  • Academics
  • Athletics
  • University/Community Programs
You are here: Home / Spotlights / Staff Spotlights / Spotlight: Jared Cates
Jared Cates
Jared Cates

Spotlight: Jared Cates

2020 November 6 by University Communications

Coordinator of Student Life and Development

What services does the student life and development office provide to students?

  • Activities and Events
  • Leadership Opportunities
  • Student Organizations
  • Student Recreation Center
  • Residence Life
  • Student Conduct

What do you find most rewarding about working at Missouri State-West Plains?

Seeing students thrive, establishing friendships and developing leadership skills is what I find to be most rewarding in my position. I am also thankful for the opportunity to give back what was given to me while I was a student here. Being a part of such a dedicated, compassionate group of faculty and staff makes a world of difference.

What advice would you give a current student about succeeding academically in college?

Learn to find the sweet spot of a healthy work-life balance. I have had to sometimes say “no” to opportunities that life presents in order to focus on the more important priorities. So, make a list of what is the most important to you, and go after those things. Always remember, being a student leader, student volunteer, student athlete, student employee…. starts with “student” first.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

Spending time with my wife, Casey, and son, Dawson, and other friends/family and serving at my local church. I love the outdoors, so everything from hunting, fishing, hiking, traveling to new places and playing sports (St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs are my teams!) I enjoy watching movies, reading a good book and woodworking.

Filed Under: Spotlights, Staff Spotlights Tagged With: Jared Cates, Staff Spotlight, Student Life

Resources

  • Student Stories
    • Amanda’s Story
  • Event Planning Checklist
  • Grizzly Gear Monday
  • Online Forms
  • Equal Opportunity Publication Policy
  • Publication Policies
  • Op-Ed Policy
  • Quick Facts
  • Creating Social Media Content
    • Connect With Us
    • Accessibility Tips on Social Media
    • Social Media Kits
  • Spotlights
    • Alumni Spotlights
    • Faculty Spotlights
    • Staff Spotlights
    • Student Spotlights
  • Staff
  • Weather Policy
  • Zoom Virtual Backgrounds

Archives

Categories

Campus Calendar

  • Complete Calendar
New beginnings...endless possibilitiesNew beginnings...endless possibilities
  • Last Modified: December 4, 2020
  • Accessibility
  • Disclaimer
  • Disclosures
  • EO/AA/M/F/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
  • © 2013 Board of Governors, Missouri State University
  • Contact Information