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About Student Affairs

Division Mission Statement

"The Division of Student Affairs is dedicated to helping students achieve success in their pursuit of academic and personal excellence. Departments and programs are designed and constantly evolving to complement our academic programs and the Public Affairs Mission of Missouri State University. Commitment to student success and excellence is provided by enhancing the total educational experience through engagement in student development opportunities and by providing exceptional service."  

The Division of Student Affairs is committed to supporting the Missouri State University community in its efforts to develop educated people. The Division consists of multiple support services, including departments dedicated to residence life, judicial services, enrollment management, student activities, student health, and multicultural and career services.

More information can be obtained about the structure of Student Affairs by viewing the Division Organizational Chart. Student Affairs staff members are dedicated to the development of an integrated learning community which celebrates diversity. Staff members will strive to assess the needs of students, parents, and University community members, and will provide the necessary resources to facilitate student involvement and participation. The Division shapes and guides its practices through the application of the Student Affairs Operational Statement.

2008-2009 Citizen Scholar Award

Citizen Scholar StatueCongratulations to the 2008-2009 recipients of the Citizen Scholar Award! This year's award went to six deserving students who exhibit strong values of scholarship and community involvement. The 2008-2009 Citizen Scholars are:

  • Casey Beckley
  • Amber Bowen
  • Sean Cain
  • Ashley Egan
  • Catherine Shoults
  • Clay Webb

For more information about the Citizen Scholar Award and this year's recipients, please visit the Citizen Scholar Award Homepage.

Welcome from Dr. Earle Doman

Dr. DomanWelcome to the website of the Division of Student Affairs. On our page you will find links to our departments which provide services to students and others in the Missouri State community.

To ensure that Missouri State students have a rich and successful educational experience, we've developed an extensive array of services to help develop students' academic, career, health, and social development. Check out the links to the left for a listing of all the programs we offer.

 

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The Student Affairs Focus

Plaster Student Union Staff PhotoIn order to better promote the accomplishments of the Student Affairs Division and its staff, Dr. Doman has authorized the creation of a new semesterly publication, The Student Affairs Focus. This news journal will chronicle exceptional departmental programs, successful student initiatives, and professional staff achievements.  

Current Issue: Summer 2009

Contact Information

Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs

Carrington Hall 200

Phone: (417) 836-5526

Fax: (417) 836-4916

 

Dr. Earle Doman

Vice President for Student Affairs

and Dean of Students

EarleDoman@MissouriState.edu

 

Marilyn Chana, CAP

Executive Assistant

MarilynChana@MissouriState.edu

 

Andrew Crain

Graduate Assistant

Andrew989@MissouriState.edu

Staff Development Series

The Student Affairs Division would like to announce the presentation of a new Staff Development Series that will take place on a monthly basis.

The next session will be a end-of-the-year Staff Picnic on Wednesday, May 20. The picnic will take place from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the courtyard behind Wells House.

Here is the PowerPoint from previous sessions: 

For more information about past or future sessions, you can contact committee member Andrew Crain.

Stay posted for future dates and topics!