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President Smart: A Good Legislative Year for MSU
May 17 at 7:36 a.m. • Engaging The Community
It’s the first time in five years that the Missouri General Assembly has increased funding appropriations for Missouri State University. As KSMU’s Scott Harvey reports, the additional $25 million lawmakers set aside for higher education, which still awaits the signature of Gov. Nixon, means an additional $2.4 ...
Clif’s Notes Vol. 2, No. 10
May 15 at 7:58 a.m. • Presidential Updates
Previews the fiscal year 2014 operating budget recommendation, which includes a 2 percent across-the-board salary increase. Also announces the addition of two personal days for volunteering.
President Smart on Moving Forward After Bookstore Case
April 19 at 7:32 a.m. • Engaging The Community
Months after thousands of dollars in missing funds were discovered and then a subsequent investigation found even more stolen from the Missouri State University Bookstore, a number of corrective actions have been taken to avoid a similar occurrence. KSMU’s Scott Harvey spoke with MSU President Clif Smart and has ...
Clif’s Notes Vol. 2, No. 9
April 16 at 7:45 a.m. • Presidential Updates
Provides updates on the legislative session, Higher Learning Commission and new pricing structure for Lady Bear tickets and announces the Missouri Public Affairs Hall of Fame.
Update on Bookstore case
March 26 at 2:53 p.m. • Presidential Updates
The US Attorney announced a plea agreement today in federal court regarding the Bookstore case. In conjunction, the Bookstore audit was posted to the website.
MSU's Smart on Snow Exodus, Upcoming Severe Weather Season
March 15 at 8:42 a.m. • Engaging The Community
This month on Engaging the Community, KSMU's Scott Harvey sits down with MSU President Clif Smart to discuss the upcoming severe weather season, and how education administrators are preparing.

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Clif’s Notes Vol. 2, No. 8
March 13 at 7:50 a.m. • Presidential Updates
Reviews the Board of Governors retreat and announces the new University Leadership Chair.