Missouri State University

Board of Governors

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.

Currently, Missouri State University is governed by a nine-member Board of Governors. All members are appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Missouri Senate, to serve six-year terms.

The nine-member Board of Governors shall represent each of Missouri's nine congressional districts. A non-voting member, a current Missouri State University student, also sits on the Board.

Current members

Gordon Elliott

Seventh District
(Chair)
7/2/2007 to 1/1/2013

Cathy SmithCathy Smith

Sixth District
(Vice Chair)
7/25/2006 to 1/1/2013

Orvin Kimbrough

First District
2/9/2009 to 1/1/2015

Stephen HovenStephen B. Hoven

Second District
10/31/2011 to 1/1/2017

John L. Winston

Third District
12/5/2005 to 8/28/2011

Beverly MillerBeverly Miller

Fourth District
1/3/2012 to 1/1/2015

Stephen BoughStephen Bough

Fifth District
11/10/2011 to 1/1/2013

Peter HofherPeter Hofherr

Eighth District
10/31/2011 to 1/1/2017

Elizabeth Bradbury

Ninth District
4/23/2008 to 1/1/2011

Paige JenkinsPaige Jenkins

Student Member
2/10/2012 to 12/31/2013