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Attending College for the First Time

2022 May 17 by Amanda Collins

Amanda Collins

Editor’s note: Non-traditional students sometimes face a set of unique challenges when they embark on the journey to obtain a college degree. Amanda Collins, a graduate of both Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) and Missouri State University-Springfield, knows those challenges well. In her column “My Non-Traditional Path to Success” on this page, she is sharing her … [Read more...] about Attending College for the First Time

Filed Under: Amanda's Story, Student Stories Tagged With: Arch W. Shaw Writing Center, attendance, Grizzly Tutoring Lab, love of learning, Math and Science Center, tutoring

Spotlight: Patti J. Thompson

2020 November 19 by University Communications

Patti Thompson

“I think the supportive atmosphere on campus is my favorite thing about Missouri State-West Plains.” Academic Program: Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology Hometown: Cabool, Missouri Why did you choose to attend Missouri State-West Plains? Missouri State-West Plains is close to home and made commuting easier for me. How would you describe your … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Patti J. Thompson

Filed Under: Spotlights, Student Spotlights Tagged With: Health Information Technology, HIT, Patti Thompson, Thora Broyles, tutoring

Spotlight: Amanda R. Collins

2019 December 23 by University Communications

Collins in the writing lab.

“As a non-traditional student, Missouri State-West Plains was perfect for me because it is located here in my hometown, there were plenty of learning options for me, and it had everything I needed to succeed.” Academic Program: Completed an Associate of Arts in General Studies; now pursuing a degree in Professional Writing via distance learning Hometown: West Plains Why … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Amanda R. Collins

Filed Under: Spotlights, Student Spotlights Tagged With: Amanda Collins, non-traditional, Professional Writing, Spotlight, STAR, Student Spotlight, tutoring

Spotlight: Alex Graham

2017 December 11 by University Communications

Alex Graham

Writing Specialist/Grizzly Writing Lab Testing Coordinator/Testing Center What services does your department provide students? I run both the Writing Lab and the Testing Center, and both departments help students meet their college goals. In the Writing Lab, we assist students in becoming their best writers. Mostly what we do is support students in meeting their … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Alex Graham

Filed Under: Spotlights, Staff Spotlights Tagged With: AACCESS, Grizzly Writing Lab, Spotlight, Staff, Staff Spotlight, Testing Center, tutoring

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