Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) announced today that Dr. Jason McCollom, associate professor of history at MSU-WP, has been honored with the 2025 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. The award was presented on April 2 by officials with the Council on Public Higher Education (COPHE) during a ceremony in Jefferson City recognizing … [Read more...] about Dr. Jason McCollom receives Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will start the new year with a new leader for its nursing and allied health programs. Amy Ackerson, who has led the department since 2012, stepped down as the dean of allied health and nursing Dec. 16 to become the education director/nurse manager at the Missouri State Board of Nursing (MSBN). She begins her new duties Jan. 3, … [Read more...] about Ackerson leaves MSU-WP; new dean appointed for nursing, allied health
Due to a scheduling conflict, the topic of the Oct. 14 Friends of the Garnett Library meeting has been changed, officials announced. Instead of a presentation about the new ASCEND (Autism Support Can Empower New Directions) Program, those attending will hear about Missouri State University-West Plains’ (MSU-WP) correctional center programs from Dr. Michael Orf, vice chancellor … [Read more...] about Scheduling conflict leads to change in topic of Oct. 14 Friends of the Garnett Library meeting
Dr. Michael Orf has been named the permanent dean of academic affairs at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP). At their regular meeting Friday, Feb. 18, members of the Missouri State University Board of Governors approved a recommendation from MSU-WP Chancellor Dennis Lancaster and MSU System President Clif Smart to remove “interim” from Orf’s title. Orf had been … [Read more...] about Dr. Michael Orf named permanent dean of academic affairs
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) are moving quickly to create the advanced fabrication and welding technology program for the 2021 fall semester. This includes hiring new personnel, upgrading manufacturing and maintenance programs and finding a location for the welding lab. “We believe these changes will help us diversify and develop more industry … [Read more...] about MSU-WP putting pieces in place for new advanced fabrication/welding technology program