2. • Institutional Context
• State Systems
• External Influences
• Governing Boards
• President
• Administration
• Faculty/Staff Governance
• Contemporary Issues
Program Orientation
3. • State Capital: Jefferson City
• State Motto: “Salus Populi Suprema Lex Esto”. Latin
for let the people be the supreme law
• Population: 5,988,927
• 25.8% Hold Bachelors Degree or
higher (U.S. 28.5%)
MISSOURI
4. Swing State (Leaning Republican)
• Residents voted Republican in
the last three presidential
elections by slim margins
• The legislature is
overwhelmingly Republican
• Governor is a Democrat
• Challenge:
o potential for inconsistency in
higher education policies
• Opportunities:
o Political competition could
result in beneficial new
policies
Missouri State Political Profile
2012 Presidential Election
www.usatoday.com
6. • Missouri State University-Springfield selective admissions,
graduate level teaching and research institution.
• Missouri State University-West Plains separately accredited
open admissions campus primarily serving seven counties in
South Central Missouri.
• Missouri State University-Mountain Grove serves Missouri's
fruit industry through operation of the State Fruit Experiment
Station
• Missouri State University- Dalian, China, in partnership with
Liaoning Normal University
Campuses
8. • Missouri State University (MSU)- Large, Public,
Comprehensive Four Year Primarily Residential
• Student Population:23,838
• Recent University Status, First Founded in 1905
• One of the thirteen public four-year colleges and
universities in Missouri
Missouri State University
9. • “Missouri State University is a public,
comprehensive metropolitan system with a
statewide mission in public affairs, whose
purpose is to develop educated persons. The
University's identity is distinguished by its
public affairs mission, which entails a campus-
wide commitment to foster expertise and
responsibility in ethical leadership, cultural
competence and community engagement.”
Mission Statement
10. 1905: The main campus is founded in Springfield, Mo.
1919: Fourth District Normal School changes its name to Southwest
Missouri State Teachers College.
1945: The institution’s name changes for a second time to Southwest
Missouri State College, displaying the school’s expansion beyond teacher
education to liberal arts and sciences.
1963: A residence center is established in West Plains, Mo., for students
taking first- or second-year classes. This grew into another campus of the
University.
1995: The Missouri General Assembly gives the University its public
affairs mission.
2005: The institution becomes Missouri State University, reflecting its
enrollment of tens of thousands of students, as well as higher admissions
standards and increased graduate programs.
History
11. Long Range Plan
• Support student learning in curricular, co-
currcular, extra-curricular and research context
• Inclusive Excellence
• Increase the positive impact of the University’s
work in the region, state and academia
See Handbook, page 36-38 for more information.
Strategic Plan/Priorities
14. Federal Grants & Contracts $10,140,018
Pell - $27,863,647
State Appropriations - 76,169,179
State Grants & Contracts - 6,514,925
Funding
15. • The fiscal year 2011-2012 state appropriations and payments
constituted 27% of the $288 million in total revenues to the
University. Student fees accounted for over $101 million or 35%
of the revenues.
• Instruction accounted for 33% of the total University expenses.
• Salaries comprised 46% of the operating expenses for fiscal
year 2012.
• The Office of Sponsored Research and Programs assisted
faculty and staff in obtaining nearly $19 million from external
funding sources in fiscal year 2012.
Funding Continued
16. • Missouri State University is supervised and
directed by the Board of Governors.
• The President is the chief executive officer of the
University and is responsible to the Board of
Governors for the operation of the University.
• The Administrative Council is made of of the
President’s cabinet and is responsible for system
administration and coordination of Missouri State
University.
Composition and Organization
of Administration
17. •
• Focused on public
education and college
affordability
• Over the past five years,
Missouri’s public
universities have had the
lowest increases in tuition
in the nation.
• Supports Missouri’s
scholarship programs
• Enacted a tuition freeze in
for public colleges and
universities.
Missouri Governor
Jeremiah W. (Jay) Nixon
https://governor.mo.gov/about-governor
18. • Appointed by the
Coordinating Board of
Higher Education in
2010
• Enjoyed a 19-year
Career with the
University of Missouri
System
• Served as Senior
Associate Vice
President and Chief of
Staff
Commissioner of Higher Education
Dr. David Russell
http://www.dhe.mo.gov/cbhe/commissioner.php
19. Background:
• Established in 1963
• Constitutional coordinating agency for postsecondary
education in the state.
• Staffed by the Department of Higher Education.
Membership:
• 9 Members Represent the general public and serve 6-
year terms of office
• Executive Officer is the Commissioner of Higher
Education, David R. Russell
Selection:
• Appointed by the governor with consent from the
State Senate
The Coordinating Board for Higher
Education
http://www.dhe.mo.gov/cbhe/members.php
20. The Coordinating Board for Higher
Education: Members
http://www.dhe.mo.gov/cbhe/members.php
21. Cabinet level agency
Responsible for:
• Coordination of the state's system of postsecondary education
• Conducting studies of population and enrollment trends
• Identifying higher education needs in the state
• Developing more effective and economical specialization among
institutions
• More effective coordination and mutual support in the utilization of
facilities, faculty and other resources.
• Coordinating reciprocal agreements with out-of-state
institutions/entities; approval of new state-supported senior colleges
or residence centers.
• Establishing admission guidelines to facilitate transfer of students
between institutions of postsecondary education in Missouri
• Institutional budget review and recommendations
• Program approval for all public institutions, data collection and
research.
• Administering state's grant and scholarship programs
• Designated guaranty agency for the Federal Family Education Loan
Program.
The Coordinating Board for Higher
Education: Scope of Oversight
http://www.dhe.mo.gov/cbhe/members.php
22. Missouri State System & Institutional
Governing Boards - Chart
http://ecs.force.com/mbdata/mbquestU?Rep=PSG02&SID=a0i700000009vZI&Q=Q0668
23. Federal Grants & Contracts $10,140,018
Pell - $27,863,647
State Appropriations - 76,169,179
State Grants & Contracts - 6,514,925
External Influences
24. Federal government is interested in:
• Increasing access
• Accountability and oversight
• Supporting research and innovation
• Institutional development
• International engagements
Funds from federal government in 2012:
• Federal Grants & Contracts: $10,140,018
• Pell: $27,863,647
Federal Government
Hendrickson, R. M., Lane, J. E., Harris, J. T., Dorman, R. H. (2013).
25. • Much more heavily involved than the federal government.
• Charged with primary oversight and regulation of the state’s
education.
• Ensure that the post-secondary institutions support the public
policy goals of the state.
State governments regulate:
• Institutional licensure
• Quality assurance and accountability
• Funding and student aid
State Appropriations 2012 -76,169,179
State Grants & Contracts 2012- 6,514,925
State Government Influence
Hendrickson, R. M., Lane, J. E., Harris, J. T., Dorman, R. H. (2013).
26. 2/23/2015 Office/Department26
Recent State
Budget Cuts
• Missouri ranks 44th
among the states for the
amount of state funding
provided to higher
education,
• By 2012, the percent had
declined to slightly less
than 33%
• Funding for Missouri’s
four -year public
institution declined from
$767 million in the fiscal
year 2001 to $722 million
in fiscal year 2012
http://www.mobudget.org/files/mpb-full%20report.pdf
27. State Funded Scholarships:
● The Access Missouri Financial Assistance
Program provides need-based scholarships
to eligible Missouri residents.
● The Academic Scholarship Program,
commonly referred to as the “Bright Flight
Scholarships” provide scholarships of up to
$3,000 for Missouri high school graduating
seniors scoring in the top three percent SAT
or ACT
● Missouri’s A+ Schools Scholarship Program
provides for two years of tuition
reimbursement at public community
colleges or vocational or technical schools
for qualified students
● The Marguerite Ross Barnett Scholarship
Program provides grants to part-time
undergraduate students who are employed
and compensated for at least 20 hours per
week and who have financial need.
Effects of State Cuts
http://www.mobudget.org/files/mpb-full%20report.pdf
28. A reliable source
for finding
Missouri State
Law dealing with
Higher Education
Relevant State Statutes
www.moga.mo.gov/statutes
29. • Springfield and West Plains campuses are
separately accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission (HLC)
• MSU is a member of the North Central Association of
Colleges and Secondary Schools.
• In 2006 MSU was granted accreditation by the HLC
through 2016.
For a full list of organizations that professionally
accredit or approve the operations of Missouri State
University, turn to page 7 of the Handbook.
Accreditation
30. Missouri State University is under the general control and management of the Board of
Governors, which according to statutes of the state of Missouri, possesses full power
and authority to adopt all needful rules and regulations for the guidance and supervision
of the University.
MEMBERSHIP: Currently, Missouri State University is governed by a ten-member Board
of Governors.
SELECTION: All members are appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of
the Missouri Senate, to serve six-year terms.
At least one but not more than two voting members shall be appointed from each
congressional district in Missouri. A non-voting member, a current Missouri State
University student, also sits on the Board.
Board of Governors
32. • President Clifton
“Clif” Smart III, 11th
• Author of “Clif
Notes”
• Chief executive
officer and is
responsible to Board
of Governors
The President
33. • Membership: Comprised of sixteen senior level
administrators representing all campuses.
• Selection: Appointed by the President
• Scope of Oversight:
• Responsible for system administration and coordination
of Missouri State University
• The Council, is responsible for developing business and
support systems necessary to ensure that the campuses
operate cooperatively, efficiently, economically and without
duplication.
Missouri State University
Administrative Council
35. • The Faculty Senate oversees curricular issues and
faculty provides opinions and recommendations to
Board of Governors and administration
• Representatives are elected to the Senate in each
department. Currently, the Faculty Senate
represents more than 700 full-time faculty members
at MSU
• Meetings of Faculty Senate are open to the Board of
Governors, administration, faculty, staff, and student
body.
Faculty Senate Structure and
Membership
36. •
• Comprised of: the Chairperson, the Chairperson-
elect, and the Secretary of the Faculty; one Senator
from each department; representatives of the ranked
faculty, one Senator from each rank; one Senator as
a representative of Instructors; delegates comprised
of the chairs of the Faculty Senate standing
committees; student representatives, one delegate
from the Student Government Association, one
delegate from the graduate Student Council; and a
delegate position filled by the chair of the Staff
Senate.
Faculty Senate Structure and
Membership
37. • Established in 1988 with 11 members in various
job divisions
• Increases the involvement of staff on MSU
Campus
• Mission is to promote growth and welfare of staff
• Staff Senate meetings open to all staff
Staff Senate Structure and
Membership
38. • MSU granted statewide mission in public affairs
• Ethical Leadership, Cultural Competence, and
Community Engagement are pillars of the public
affairs mission
• Signature events such as Community Engagement
Project and Public Affairs week carry out mission
• Theme for 2013-2014: Global Perspective, Why it
matters?
Global Initiatives
39. • International Engagement through International
Exchange, Study Away, and Faculty-led Programs
• #CitizenBear- Path to Informed Citizenship
• Multi- Campus Global Engagement initiative in
partnership with Association of State Colleges(
AASCU) and The New York Times
Efforts of Global
Engagement
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