Academic Advisement Center
University Hall 109
(417) 836-5258
www.missouristate.edu/advising

The Academic Advisement Center assists students as they develop meaningful educational plans to help them achieve their goals. Advisors in the Academic Advisement Center advise undergraduates who are in the process of selecting majors. Students should visit the Center to declare or change majors before being admitted into a degree program. Individual appointments with academic advisors for undecided majors are available by calling 836-5258. Many services are offered to help students succeed at Missouri State, such as:

• A Transfer Advisor is available to smooth the transition for undecided students transferring from another institution
• Students who are interested in health professions but have not selected a particular program of study can make an appointment to discuss various health careers
• The Center sponsors a Majors Fair each fall semester to help students research possible majors and minors 

Achievement Center for Intercollegiate Athletics
Forsythe Athletics Center 239
(417) 836-6829
www.missouristate.edu/acia

The Center is a service for student-athletes participating in NCAA intercollegiate sports. The staff provides comprehensive services that complement other student services. This includes study hall and computer facilities, tutorial help, registration services, and monitoring NCAA academic requirements.

Adult/Commuter Student Services

See "The Extended Campus" section of catalog. page 387

Alumni Association
Kenneth E. Meyer Alumni Center; 300 S. Jefferson Suite 100
(417) 836-5654
www.alumni.missouristate.edu

The principal organization through which students continue their affiliation with the institution once they leave campus is the Alumni Association. One of the primary goals of the Association is to maintain current records of all alumni. At present, the alumni population includes more than 84,000 graduates and former students. The Association communicates with alumni on a regular basis through publication of the Missouri State Magazine. Each issue provides a wide variety of articles about people and programs on campus, as well as updates about fellow alumni. The Missouri State Magazine is mailed three times annually to all alumni with a current address in the Office of Alumni Relations. Additionally, the Student Alumni Association allows current students an opportunity to become aware of the programs of the Alumni Association and participate with alumni in a variety of activities. The Association is a non-dues paying organization, and all alumni are viewed as members. However, all graduates and former students are encouraged to support their alma mater by making a contribution to the Annual Fund.

Bookstore, Missouri State
(417) 836-5403 or (888) 767-2578
www.missouristatebookstore.com

Bursar's Office
Carrington Hall, 1st floor; Branch Office: Plaster Student Union 128
(417) 836-5128
www.missouristate.edu/bursar

Required students fees, residence hall charges, parking tickets, telephone long distance charges, short-term loans, and ZipCard deposits are payable at this office. MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express cards are accepted at the Bursar's Office as well as by phone and internet. Students may cash personal checks and two party checks from their parents, made payable to the student, with a valid University ID. The limit is $50.00 per day. Hours at both locations are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A drop box is available on the first floor of Carrington Hall for after hours and weekend payments.

Camp Bear
Jim D. Morris Center for Continuing Education; 301 S. Jefferson Ave
(417) 836-6660
http://ccpe.missouristate.edu/syp

Camp Bear is a summer day camp program offered for youth entering grades K-9. The program offers a mix of academic enrichment classes and recreational activities for all youth from the community. Eight separate one-week sessions are offered and enrollment can be for either full- or half-days. Two academic enrichment classes are offered each day that are designed to stimulate curiosity and discussion, and to encourage a love for learning. Limited class sizes make this an environment for personalized attention by professional educators. The recreation activities are organized and planned according to grade level, interest and abilities of campers. An emphasis is placed on safety, sportsmanship, conduct, communication, teambuilding, and leadership.

Campus Ministries Council (CMC)
http://organizations.missouristate.edu/cmc

Career Center
Carrington Hall 309 or Glass Hall 103
(417) 836-5636 or (877) 836-JOBS
http://careercenter.missouristate.edu

The Center is devoted to helping students explore career options, research occupations, integrate knowledge gained in the classroom with off-campus employment, and prepare for job searching.

Career Counseling

Through an individual appointment with a career counselor, students are able to learn more about themselves and explore majors and occupational choices through assessments. Examples include the Myers-Briggs Personality Inventory, Self-Directed Search Interest assessment and FOCUS II computer system for career planning. In addition, staff members can assist students in finding current information on hundreds of career possibilities. Discovering the working conditions, job outlook, average salary, and education or training requirements can help in making those important academic and career decisions.

The IDS 120 course, Approaches to Career Life Planning, offers a variety of tools for self exploration and information on the world of work. The course guides students through the career development process using a comprehensive approach. Job shadowing is encouraged so that students can obtain first- hand knowledge about career options from professionals working in the community.

Cooperative Education (Co-op)

Once students reach a preliminary career decision, a Co-op experience or internship offers an exciting way to determine if that career choice is the right one. Through Co-op, students can receive academic credit, earn a salary, and gain valuable work experience in their career. This work experience not only supplements what students are learning in the classroom, but it also puts them steps ahead when interviewing for jobs after graduation. Students may choose from a variety of options within Co-op. The parallel option offers part-time employment while taking classes. Another option is the alternating semester, with students alternating between taking classes full time one semester and working full time the next semester. Other options include non-paid internships, a one-semester internship, or a summer term.

Job Search Assistance

The Career Center provides direct assistance through on-campus interviews, job vacancy listings, referrals to employers, and career fairs. Students may make appointments for professional advice on preparing resumes, writing cover letters, learning proper interview techniques, preparing portfolios, and conducting successful job searches. Staff members conduct videotaped mock interviews to help students practice and improve their interview skills. Additionally, staff members can help students learn how to research employers and find employment opportunities. A sampling of employers who have hired Missouri State students include Hallmark, Sprint, Cerner, Edward Jones, Tyson Foods, Inc., Baird, Kurtz & Dobson, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Kraft, Boeing, Wal-Mart, Sherwin Williams, Principal Financial Group, Ford Motor Credit, many government agencies, non-profit organizations, and school districts.

Child Development Center

See Department of Childhood Education and Family Studies

Citizenship and Service-Learning
Plaster Student Union 209
(417) 836-5774
www.missouristate.edu/casl

Students interested in earning academic credit for meaningful and productive community service have two options as described below. 

Service-Learning Component Course

The Citizenship & Service-Learning (CASL) program enables a student to earn an additional credit in selected courses in exchange for the learning acquired by completing 40 hours of service that is relevant to course content and benefits an external government or non-profit agency. Each department that offers service-learning (SL) provides a 300- or 500-level, one-credit service-learning component course whose hours are arranged. A student who wants the service-learning option will simultaneously register for the SL designated course and the SL component course. The service-learning credit is awarded for the demonstration of learning that results from the service rather than the service itself. A reflection component is key to the critical thinking that a student will engage in during the experiential experience with the community partner.

Integrated Service-Learning Course (ISL)

A stand-alone ISL course has all of the aspects of experiential education, reflection, and assessment integrated into the substance of the course. The community service experiences of the students are not just a sidebar, but are an integral part of the course. ISL courses are conceptualized as a pedagogical model that connects meaningful community service experiences with academic course learning. When service-learning is integrated into an academic course, the course credit is assigned for both the customary academic learning as well as for a minimum of 15 hours of service with a governmental or not-for-profit organization. The student's grade is for the quality of learning as identified through reflection mechanisms determined by the course instructor.

A complete listing of the regular curricular courses designated to accept the SL one-hour option and those with the ISL designation is available at the CASL Office and through the CASL web page.

Community Service Opportunities

Campus Volunteer Center (CVC)
Blair-Shannon 113
(417) 836-5784
www.missouristate.edu/studentemp/cvc

Student Community Action Team (SCAT)
Blair-Shannon 113
(417) 836-4577
http://organizations.missouristate.edu/scat

As a public affairs institution, Missouri State provides numerous opportunities and tools that enable each student, faculty, and staff member to make service a part of his or her life. The University creates a culture of service through numerous officially sponsored activities and organizations, by modeling the behavior of service, and by making connections between the subject content of courses and the needs of society as a whole. Service opportunities include: student organizations, Campus Volunteer Center (CVC), Student Community Action Team (SCAT), service learning opportunities. CVC serves as a clearinghouse of volunteer opportunities to assist Missouri State students, faculty, and staff as well as community members in becoming active participants in the Springfield community. SCAT promotes civic responsibility among college students through service that addresses priorities of the community.

Computing
Cheek Hall 161
(417) 836-5770
http://computerservices.missouristate.edu

The University has a robust computing and networking environment to include more than 2,000 computers are available for student use within 78 classrooms and labs. Most also contain a variety of printers, scanners, and other peripheral devices, as well as technical support specialists to provide assistance. More than 50 classrooms have digital media systems. Both PC and Macintosh platforms are supported and available on campus, and a 24-hour computer lab is available during weekdays. Assistive technologies are provided to students with disabilities in all Computer Services open labs.

Email accounts (with 20MB space per student) are available to all students at no cost. A web-based e-mail client (Outlook Web Access) makes this service available from anywhere on the Internet. Students are also provided 25MB of disk space to post personal web pages. The campus high-speed data network is large and growing. All networked computers are provided with either 10MB or 100MB connectivity to the university network. Dial-in access is available to all students as a value added service, providing free access to the Internet and other campus computing resources from off campus. Some restrictions apply. 325 modems, dial-in CD-ROMs, and help desk services are provided to support remote access.

Personal Identification Number (PIN)

Students, faculty, and staff use a PIN to access a variety of information over a secure web server. Students use the PIN to access the My Information system, while Faculty use the PIN to access the Faculty/Advisor Resource Center. Those who have never obtained a PIN may use the Pick-A-PIN page to select a PIN online. Those who have had a PIN issued previously but have forgotten it should contact the Office of the Registrar located in Carrington Hall 320.

My Information System

My Information (www.missouristate.edu/myinformation) allows students immediate access to their academic information via their PIN. Information available includes: update of current local and permanent address, GPA, hours completed, current and future schedules, grade reports, major and minor of record, degree program status, advising notes, registration, degree audits, transcript, transfer evaluation, encumbrances, accounts receivable information, fee payment, status of parking fines/appeals, and more. For questions regarding My Information, please contact the Office of the Registrar at (417) 836-5520.

Copy Center
Plaster Student Union 210
(417) 836-5808
www.missouristate.edu/printing/CopyThis.htm

Copy This....is a full service copy center for students, faculty, and staff use. The facility features color and black/white copying, poster/banner makers, lamination, binding, and finishing services (drilling, cutting, padding, folding, stapling, collating). Macintosh and Gateway computers are ready for multimedia production. Fax services and a full selection of materials are also available.

Counseling and Testing Center
Carrington Hall 311
(417) 836-5116
http://counselingandtesting.missouristate.edu

The primary goal of the Center is to promote the student's personal development and psychological well-being. The Center's staff is willing to share its expertise with University administration, faculty, staff, and students. If assistance from other departments, professionals, or agencies is indicated, the staff will facilitate such contacts. Services are provided for individuals with personal-social concerns and life-planning issues. Experienced mental health clinicians and graduate students assist students in resolving conflicts which may interfere with their progress in the University.

The Center adheres to the American Counseling Association (ACA), the American Psychological Association (APA), and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) professional codes of ethics in providing all services. Such services are strictly confidential. No information, including whether an individual has received counseling, will be released without the informed written consent of the student except in certain emergency situations. Counseling Services available are described below:

• Assessment includes an initial screening is provided immediately after an individual completes an information form. The purpose of this first meeting is to explore the student's concerns and to make decisions about the type of resources that may be most helpful. For an initial interview, students may come to the Counseling and Testing Center between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Individuals or couples may work with a counselor/psychologist in order to identify, understand, and resolve personal and relationship difficulties.
• Groups are structured to promote personal growth and skill development by focusing on particular concerns such as: adjustment to university life; balancing work, family, and academics; and establishing and maintaining meaningful relationships.
• Crisis intervention is provided to deal with situations which require immediate attention.
• Outreach includes Special programs and workshops designed to define and/or prevent problems and improve the quality of the University experience are presented on a regular basis, as well as by request. These offerings provide information, techniques, and strategies relevant to specific topics of interest such as stress management and communication skills.
• Interest tests and personality inventories are used to clarify personal strengths and concerns. In addition, more than 30 different testing programs such as American College Testing Program (ACT), Graduate Record Examination (GRE), the Miller Analogy Test (MAT), and General Education Development (GED) are administered by the staff. Other frequently administered tests include the Professional Assessments for Beginning Teachers (PRAXIS), College Basic Subject Examination (CBASE), the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), and the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).

Dean of Students Office
Plaster Student Union 405
(417) 836-5527
www.missouristate.edu/dos

• Communicates emergency messages to students. Call (417) 836-5527; if after normal business hours, call Safety at (417) 836-5509
• Provides students with access to an attorney for consultation Wednesday mornings at 8:00 a.m. while classes are in session, provided the student makes an appointment at least a day in advance. Students are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. The attorney does not provide legal representation in conjunction with these consultations.
• Develops and disseminates several non-academic policies including:
  • Advertising, Distribution, Solicitation, and Facilities Usage Policy
  • Annual Notice to Students of the Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention Program
  • Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities
  • Expressive Activity Policy
  • Greek Social Governance Statement
  • Social Event Risk Management Policy for Missouri State University Recognized Student Organizations
• Provides leadership and oversight for Baker Bookstore, Disability Services, Judicial Programs, Plaster Student Union, Residence Life and Services, SODEXO Dining Services, and Student Orientation, Advisement, and Registration (SOAR)

Dining Services
Plaster Student Union 213
(417) 836-5660
www.missouristate.edu/dining

Disability Services
Plaster Student Union 405
(417) 836-4192
www.missouristate.edu/disability

Disability Services (DS) helps ensure an equitable college experience for students with disabilities at Missouri State University. Academic accommodations are available at no cost to students who can provide documentation of a disability and can demonstrate that the requested accommodations are necessary for participation in university programs within established guidelines.

E-mail Accounts

See "Computing"

English Language Institute
Jim D. Morris Center for Continuing Education
301 S. Jefferson Ave., Room 200
Phone: (417) 836-6540
http://ccpe.missouristate.edu/eli

The ELI is an intensive English program for students whose first language is not English. The focus of the ELI is to equip students with the necessary language skills to achieve success in the degree program of their choice and to enhance their potential for future employment after graduation. 

Greek Life

See "Plaster Student Union"

Health and Wellness Services
Taylor Health and Wellness Center
(417) 836-4000
http://health.missouristate.edu

Taylor Health and Wellness Center is located at the southwest corner of Florence and Monroe Streets, north of the University's bookstore. The following health services are provided: primary clinic for diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and injuries, women's health services, nursing treatment (including allergy injections and immunizations), a full-service pharmacy with both prescribed and over-the-counter medications, diagnostic laboratory testing, radiological procedures and interpretations, and wellness programming which emphasizes positive lifestyle choices. Consultation services are also provided in orthopedics, internal medicine, general surgery, radiology, and psychiatric care. An appointment may be made at the Center by calling (417) 836-4000. The clinic is open Monday-Friday, except on University holidays. Health services are provided by a staff of physicians, nurses, pharmacists, technicians, and support staff.

Students enrolled at the University are assessed a health fee which is included in their required fees. Students receive unlimited pre-paid basic office visits each semester when seeing one of the clinic providers. There is an office visit fee for seeing one of the clinic physicians for longer office visits and the consulting physicians. Charges are incurred for laboratory tests, x-rays, pharmacy items, and for certain other procedures. Services may be paid for by cash, check, Discover Card, Visa, MasterCard and American Express, or may be charged to the student's university account, if enrolled in the deferred payment plan. Spouses of students may receive service at the health center including pharmacy. They will be charged for laboratory tests, x-rays, and pharmacy items in addition to an office visit. The student, along with the spouse, must enroll for this program at the center before the spouse receives any services.

Medical History

A self-completed medical history is required of all students. The health form is sent to new students after they are admitted. Copies may also be obtained at the Taylor Health and Wellness Center or on our web site at health.missouristate.edu. A completed form must be on file at the Center before the student is eligible for medical care. A physical examination is strongly recommended, although not required, before undertaking the rigors of college courses. Students who have an examination done should request the examining physician to send a report of that examination to the Director of the Taylor Health and Wellness Center. A pre-entrance tuberculin skin test is strongly recommended for all students and should be performed by the student's family physician or some other licensed physician or county health department. The report of the results may be placed on the self-completed medical history by the persons performing the test.

Students found to have communicable diseases may, at the discretion of a university physician, be excluded from classes, placed in isolation or referred for treatment until they are no longer a danger to others. Students who show evidence of mental illness to a degree that it interferes with their own class work or with the activities of others may be excluded from classes and referred for evaluation by a psychiatric consultant of the University. Depending upon the results of the evaluations, a student may be returned to class, referred for treatment or suspended. Readmission to classes or permission to re-enroll will be permitted only upon recommendation of the Taylor Health and Wellness Center psychiatric consultant.

Student Insurance

The University provides a $500 per-occurrence, emergency, accident-injury insurance plan for students who are enrolled in 7 or more credit hours. The plan is to assist with the cost of claims in case of an emergency only when Taylor Health and Wellness Center cannot provide the service. The plan is not primary insurance and will not cover claims if the person has other insurance, until all other plan claims have been adjudicated. Contact Taylor if you have questions about the plan's coverage or to file a claim. A student group health and accident insurance plan is available to all registered undergraduate students taking 6 or more credit hours. Graduate students must be enrolled in at least one graduate level class, in good standing, and making appropriate progress toward graduation. All International students with an F-l or J-l visa are required to enroll in the plan. Eligible dependents of International students may enroll in the plan by completing an enrollment form and sending their premium directly to the insurance company. Dependent coverage is available to all students who are enrolled in the plan. This supplementary insurance helps cover part of the costs of hospitalization, surgical treatment, nursing service, ambulance, anesthetist, and other types of medical care. It is advisable for students to assess their health coverage programs(s) before starting school to determine if this policy would benefit them.

Wellness Center

The Wellness Center provides students with educational activities, programs, and resources on a variety of health-related topics. Information and programs are available in the areas of alcohol and other drugs, stress management, general nutrition and weight management, smoking cessation, sexuality issues, physical fitness, and other wellness topics. Students who are interested in becoming involved in wellness activities and advising the Center's administration on numerous issues are encouraged to join the Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC). For more information about the above programs, contact the Wellness Center's Director at (417) 836-4000.

Intercollegiate Athletics
Forsythe Athletics Center 239
(417) 836-6829
http://www.missouristatebears.com

Missouri State is committed to an intercollegiate athletics program which complements the mission of the University and operates in accordance with the principles and regulations of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. (NCAA) As a member of various athletics conferences, Missouri State is committed to academic and athletics excellence, sound fiscal management practices, enhancement of the physical and educational welfare of student-athletes, equal opportunity, character development, principles of amateurism, as well as the fundamental values of sportsmanship, civility, and the common virtue of good citizenship.

The University is a member of the NCAA. All sports participate in Division I of that association except football which competes in IAA. The men's intercollegiate athletic program fields teams in baseball, basketball, football, golf, soccer, and swimming. Some athletic grants-in-aid are available in each sport. The women's intercollegiate athletic program offers competitive opportunities in basketball, cross country, field hockey, indoor track, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, outdoor track, and volleyball. Some athletic grants-in-aid are available in each sport.

International Student Services
Carrington Hall 302
(417) 836-6618
http://international.missouristate.edu

International Student Services provides assistance and support to international students. Services offered include recruitment, admission (undergraduate, graduate, and non-degree), transfer credit evaluation, orientation programs, special activity programming, and assistance with matters relating to immigration.

KSMU Radio Station
Strong Hall 102
(417) 836-5878
http://www.ksmu.org

KSMU (91.1 FM) is the University's public radio station and the region's National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate. KSMU operates six transmitters serving Springfield, Branson, West Plains, Mountain Grove, Joplin, and Neosho. Offering in-depth news and information programs, classical, jazz, and eclectic music formats, the station provides training opportunities for students interested in broadcasting. For more information, visit the web at http://www.ksmu.org/.

Learning Diagnostic Clinic (LDC)
Meyer Alumni Center 502
(417) 836-4787
http://psychology.missouristate.edu/ldc

Library Services
Duane G. Meyer Library
(417) 836-8383
http://library.missouristate.edu/meyer/systems

The Duane G. Meyer Library, the Music Library, the Greenwood Laboratory School Library, and the Evans Library on the Mountain Grove Campus Provide over 2 million items including 866,000 accessioned volumes; current subscriptions to over 3,300 periodicals and newspapers; and extensive back files of journals and newspapers, many in microformat. Over 20,000 journals are available online with full-text. More than 930,000 state, federal, and United Nations documents are held as a result of Meyer Library being a designated depository library for each of those areas. Meyer Library is the only UN depository library in the state of Missouri. The Curriculum Resource Center provides special materials for future teachers.

The statewide MOBIUS system allows access to holdings of all cataloged materials in the member libraries. Direct patron borrowing of state-wide resources with delivery of materials in 48 hours has greatly expanded access to all types of materials. Electronic access is provided to reference resources, course reserve materials and licensed commercial citation and full-text databases through the library homepage. Currently over 105 electronic databases are available to the university community through the library homepage. In addition to citations from thousands of journals, newspapers, and books, these databases contain articles from over 20,000 journals and newspapers in full-text. Access is also available from off-campus through an authentication process. Missouri State Libraries also maintain an extensive index of authoritative Web-based reference resources.

The Duane G. Meyer Library includes 12 Group Study Rooms, 19 Research Carrels which are assigned to graduate students and faculty on a semester basis, Classrooms, Coffee Shop and Lounge, Computer Lab, WiFi, and Media Production facilities. Meyer Library is open 100 hours a week. Librarians or full-time staff are available all of those hours. Meyer Library provides accessibility and services that include an access ramp, electronic door openers, and a TDD phone (417) 836-8795 in Assistive Technology Services. The amount of hardware and software for use by persons with hearing, visual, or physical disabilities continues to increase and change as the technology evolves.

Missouri Local Government Program
Strong Hall 329
(417) 836-6423
http://mlgp.missouristate.edu

The Program is committed to providing training that makes a visible, positive impact on the municipal workforce. Trainings are customized and focus on practical information useful to elected and appointed officials, governing boards, commissions and professional development training for employees.

Missouri State University Foundation
Kenneth E. Meyer Alumni Center, 300 S. Jefferson, Suite 100
(417) 836-4143
www.foundation.missouristate.edu

The Foundation, established in 1981, is a not-for-profit corporation which helps the University obtain the greatest possible educational benefit through private giving. The Foundation's fund-raising efforts provide support for student financial aid, faculty research, library acquisitions, program enhancement and other academic and capital needs of the University. Since its inception, the Foundation has received gifts and gift commitments in excess of $161 million.

The Foundation offers a variety of annual giving programs that encourage regular and yearly increased annual support. These include the Nationwide Phone Campaign, the Campus Campaign and direct mail and corporate matching gift programs in support of academic programs. Gifts to athletic programs are coordinated through The Bears Fund. Gifts for the Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts are coordinated through The Performance Society. Those donors who have made a significant and long-lasting financial commitment to academic or capital programs are recognized through participation in The Founders Club. Other donors are recognized with membership in the Carrington, Maroon and White, and Century Clubs.

Planned and deferred giving programs provide donors the opportunity to endow scholarships, grant bequests through their wills and utilize other estate planning vehicles. Significant planned gifts are recognized by membership in The 1905 Society. Gifts made in honor or in memory of a loved one or someone who has been a strong influence provide a lasting and thoughtful tribute to a life and its accomplishments. All gifts must be within the IRS regulations governing charitable contributions. The Foundation reports regularly on its progress through the Annual Report.

Multicultural Resource Center (MRC)
Plaster Student Union 141
(417) 836-5652
www.missouristate.edu/MCulture

The Center promotes diversity and cultural awareness in the University environment and community. One of its major functions is to sponsor workshops and seminars on selected topics of interest. In addition, other resources such as a video library and a collection of books, training materials, newsletters, and magazines gives students access to diverse information on current issues, trends in the job market, and preparation for graduate or professional studies.

Multicultural Student Services (MSS)
Carrington Hall 302
(417) 836-6618 or 800-492-7900
www.multicultural.missouristate.edu

The MSS Office provides academic, social, and cultural programs throughout the year. The Office provides an on-going focus on the importance of a multicultural educational experience and an appreciation for cultural diversity throughout the university community. MSS also gathers and distributes information of interest to minority students and links students to other University activities and services. The staff is equipped to meet the diverse needs of the student population and works to promote a more culturally inclusive campus environment.

Ozarks Public Television (OPT)
Strong Hall 102
(417) 836-3500
http://optv.missouristate.edu

OPT is the University's television broadcasting service and the region's Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) affiliate. OPT operates two transmitters, KOZK-TV, Springfield and KOZJ-TV, Joplin. The stations broadcast a schedule of children's programs, the PBS primetime schedule, and a significant schedule of locally produced programs of news, information, and the arts. OPT provides training opportunities for students interested in broadcasting.

Parking

See "Safety and Transportation"

Partners In Education (PIE)
University Hall 122
(417) 836-5034
www.missouristate.edu/ugp/10996.htm

Partners in Education (PIE) is designed to strengthen the triangular partnership of the student, the family, and the University during the critical freshman year. By completing and signing a Student Release of Confidential Information Form, freshman students may allow designated persons access to academic information otherwise protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Non-student members of PIE will receive mid-semester progress reports and final grade reports on their student members, and may telephone the Academic Assistance Office for other information related to their students' academic progress, as long as the membership is active. Students may withdraw permission to release information at any time. Freshman students are encouraged to enroll in PIE.

Plaster Sports Complex (PSC)
(417) 836-4640
www.missouristate.edu/psc

The Robert W. Plaster Sports Complex is a multi-use facility for the purpose of supporting recreational and educational needs of students, faculty and staff members as well as providing facilities for hosting intercollegiate athletic contests and special events. PSC has a football field with a grandstand with seating capacity of 16,600, an eight-lane all-weather jogging track, a Field Turf Synthetic Grass playing surface, and skyboxes. The facility also contains 12 handball/racquetball courts, two of these being championship courts, designed for spectator viewing. The 7,200 square foot Health and Fitness Center is housed on the second level and includes a free weight area, a variety of selectorized machines, cardio-vascular machines and an aerobic room with a TV and VCR available. A variety of classes are offered through Campus Recreation during the year. All students, faculty and staff may reserve courts and check-out equipment with proper University identification during open recreation hours. Attendants are on duty for assistance with equipment usage. The Athletics Strength and Conditioning Center located on the second level, is used by the various intercollegiate athletic teams on campus. The first level of the Complex, in addition to the racquetball courts, also houses administrative offices and locker room facilities for both men and women.

Plaster Student Union (PSU)
(417) 836-5885
www.missouristate.edu/union

The Robert W. Plaster Student Union builds a sense of community on the Campus and provides opportunities for student growth and development. It is the hub of campus activity, a meeting and gathering place, and a central service center for the campus. Students can hang-out and relax, enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner, visit the Games Center, join in student activities, surf the internet, socialize or catch up on studying. Services and activities are described below.

Conference Services is ready to assist with planning meetings, events, and conferences. The Union has fourteen conference and meeting rooms ranging in capacity from eight to eighty. In addition, there is a 100 seat parliamentary room, a 500 seat theater, an 800 seat multipurpose ballroom, and the more formal Union Club. Technology support is available, as is catering with options ranging from "no-frills" to served banquets. The Information Center has information on University events, a lost and found department, and attendants available to assist with questions. Campus Recreation is the place to sign-up for intramural sports, fitness classes, and recreational workshops. Outdoor Adventures rents various equipment, including canoes, kayaks, and camping and backpacking gear. With various experiential workshops, outdoor trips, and an outdoor rental shop, you can find everything you need for your next adventure.

The Games Center has eight bowling lanes, billiard tables, table tennis, and a cyber lounge for surfing the internet. Greek Life assists Greek social organizations, including the administration of rush, membership, and coordinating the selection of faculty advisors. Professional staff advise sororities and fraternities, Panhellenic Council, Interfraternity Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, and the honor society of Order of Omega. The Student Activities Office provides leadership opportunities for involvement with campus-wide events such as Homecoming, New Student Festival, leadership workshops, Family Weekend, and provides resources for students wanting to be active on campus. The office also coordinates the operation of over 250 registered student organizations on campus. SOFAC (The Student Organization Funding Allocation Council) provides funding to registered student organizations for special projects or needs.

Restaurants: Kaldi's Coffeehouse offers specialty coffees and deserts. Blimpie's Subs and Salads features a full menu of classic deli subs, salads, tropical smoothies, and frozen yogurt. Domino's Pizza serves hand tossed, thin crust or deep dish pizza, complimented by buffalo wings or cheesy bread. Grill 155 serves gourmet hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, and a full breakfast menu. Wok & Roll offers authentic Asian meals with beef, chicken, pork and vegetable options. Retail Services include: Bear Necessities is a convenience store with items ranging from magazines, newspapers, photo processing, candy, to milk and bottled water. BearHouse Entertainment Center carries computers, CDs, DVDs, gaming systems and accessories. 1 Hair Place is a professional hair styling salon, where a hairstylist can give you everything from a simple cut to a whole new look. A ticket outlet for campus entertainment and sporting events is also available. Copy This can fill your black and white or color copy needs, and has a U.S. Postal Station right in the store. Commerce Bank, a full service bank, is available for your personal banking, including opening accounts and processing loans.

Additional University Offices housed in Plaster Student Union include: Citizenship and Service Learning (CASL), Dean of Students Office, Disability Services, Multicultural Resource Center, Sodexo Food Services, Student Orientation Advisement and Registration (SOAR), and ZipCard. In addition, twenty-seven student organizations have offices in the Union, including the Student Government Association, Student Activities Council and Greek Councils, along with professional and honorary groups.

Registrar
Carrington Hall 320
(417) 836-5520
www.missouristate.edu/registrar

The Office of the Registrar is comprised of four specialty areas and is responsible for maintaining accurate academic records and enforcing policies set by the Board of Governors, Faculty Senate, University administration, and the state and federal governments. This office maintains the student and course data systems used on campus, and annually produces the undergraduate catalog.

Degree Check maintains the Computer Assisted Student Advisement (CASA) system used to produce degree audits; processes all degree program admissions, substitutions and waivers, and undergraduate applications for graduation; certifies honors and graduation for undergraduate students; publishes each commencement program; and produces and provides diplomas and certificates for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Records maintains all student academic records; processes initial grades and grade changes, pass/not pass and audit requests, name and address changes; enforces the repeat policy and the academic status policy; produces transcripts and student academic summaries; provides degree verifications, enrollment verifications, and a wide variety of reports for the University administration.

Registration coordinates and enforces all registration and change of schedule services; responsible for assessing required student fees through the registration system and processing appeals to the refund policy; processes all student withdrawals; and compiles, edits, and produces the semester schedule of classes on the web.

Veterans Services provides quality support services to students eligible to receive veterans educational benefits such as certifying enrollment, monitoring progress, conferring with the students, and ensuring that students are in compliance with federal and state laws governing educational benefits. A veteran may be eligible to receive benefits under various GI Bills. When applying for educational benefits, it is essential that the veteran's status be known (Montgomery GI Bill, REAP, Vocational Rehabilitation or Survivors or Dependents). The veteran must be enrolled and pursuing an approved program of education or training to be eligible for benefits. Students who plan to attend the University on the Montgomery GI Bill should be prepared to pay for their first semester when they arrive. It can take 10-12 weeks for their claim to be processed and their first payment to arrive; it can take up to 16 weeks for a first-time REAP applicant to receive their first payment. Additional information including minimum grade and credit requirements, advice on the benefits, or application forms may be obtained by contacting the Veterans Certifying Official in Carrington Hall, room 320.

Retention Services
Carrington Hall 302
(417) 836-6618

This Office assists students from recruitment to graduation. Students are connected to campus resources which help them reach their educational goals. Services such as free tutoring are available on a first-come, first-served basis in addition to referring students to other campus offices to help them with their course work. This office also provides assistance to commuter students by providing off-campus housing information, roommate information and educational programming to help students become better consumers as they look for a place to live.

Safety and Transportation
636 E. Elm St.
(417) 836-5509
www.missouristate.edu/safetran

Services provided by the staff of Safety and Transportation are: Escort Service is available to supplement the shuttle service by escorting members of the campus community to and from locations within the confines of the campus during evening hours. Students should call (417) 836-5509 to obtain escort service. An officer will then be dispatched by radio to that location. Vehicle Operation and Parking Regulations area available at the Parking Administration Office, Transit Operations Center, 700 E. Elm. Any student who operates a motor vehicle on campus is responsible for being informed about the parking regulations. The Towing Policy states that vehicles which have been abandoned, are improperly parked, or have accumulated three or more unpaid parking tickets may be towed. Shuttle Service is available to students, faculty, staff and guests. The Shuttle makes numerous stops at locations convenient to residence halls, academic buildings, the library and Hammons Student Center. The Shuttle is financed through student services fees. No fares are charged during scheduled operating hours. Current brochures containing a map of the shuttle route and describing the shuttle system are available at the Department of Safety and Transportation, the Plaster Student Union Information Desk, and other locations on campus.

The Standard
744 E. Cherry
(417) 836-5272
www.the-standard.org

The University's official student-run newspaper, The Standard, has provided University students, faculty and staff with vital news coverage since 1912. The Standard is published twice a week and is student managed and edited, providing valuable practical experience for future journalists and other students interested in journalism.

Student Government Association (SGA)
Plaster Student Union 123
(417) 836-5500
http://sga.missouristate.edu

Student Government Association (SGA) is the official voice of the students to the administration of Missouri State. Through organizational and student body representation, SGA collects student opinion on matters concerning fees, discipline, and social activities to express them to the administration and other students. SGA represents all students. Students are welcome at any SGA meeting and becoming a Senator is a wonderful and rewarding experience that all students should consider pursuing. SGA believes that the students' voices need to be heard and continuing participation will foster student input.

TRIO Programs
Freudenberger House, West Lower Level
(417) 836-6220 or (417) 836-4324
http://trio.missouristate.edu

The Office of Postsecondary Education, Division of Higher Education Programs, under the guidance of the U.S. Department of Education, funds a number of programs under Title IV of the Higher Education Act that are typically referred to as the TRIO Programs. The primary purpose of the TRIO Programs is to prepare low-income and potential first-generation college students for successful entry into, retention in, and completion of postsecondary education.

TRIO Student Support Services Program provides a variety of support services that are designed to improve students' academic performance and increase motivation towards the successful completion of postsecondary education, and facilitate transition from undergraduate to graduate education. The program currently serves 180 participants who are low-income, first-generation, or have a disability. Services provided include tutorial services, instruction in basic study skills, academic, financial, and personal counseling; admission into cultural events and activities; assistance in obtaining financial aid; and assistance in admission and enrollment in graduate programs. All services are provided at no cost to participants.

The TRIO Upward Bound Program assists high school students in developing the skills and motivation necessary to complete their secondary education and to enroll in and complete a program of postsecondary study. The program currently serves 50 students from Central, Hillcrest, and Parkview high schools in Springfield. The following services are offered at no cost to eligible students: tutoring and study skills; monthly Saturday workshops; ACT/SAT prep workshops; financial aid and scholarship information and applications; college prep classes and information; a six-week, on-campus, summer enrichment program; college campus visits; and visits to local and national cultural attractions. For more information, visit the TRIO Upward Bound Program web site at www.missouristate.edu/upwardbound.

Veterans Services 

See "Registrar"

Writing Center
Pummill Hall 401
(417) 836-6398
www.missouristate.edu/writingcenter

The Writing Center is a friendly and comfortable place where students, faculty and staff can come for free help on any writing project. Trained undergraduate and graduate students assist visitors with any aspect of writing: interpreting assignments, discovering ideas, organizing and developing ideas, interpreting audience feedback, and refining editing skills. Appointments are recommended. Other services include a computer lab where students can produce their papers, a Writer's Hotline (836-6398) for quick answers about writing, and self-help guides online.

ZipCard
Plaster Student Union 128
(417) 836-8409
www.missouristate.edu/zip

The ZipCard is your official University identification card which should be kept with you at all times. It can also be used as a campus debit card provided that you have made a deposit in your ZipCard account. You can also use your ZipCard as a campus charge card to charge items, services, or fines to your account. These miscellaneous charges are due when billed and may be paid in person at the Bursars Office in Carrington Hall 102 by presenting your ZipCard. Miscellaneous charges may include Bookstore, Bear Necessities convenience store, parking permits, library fines, and long distance telephone charges. See the "Costs and Fees" section of the catalog for more information.