Missouri State University
Springfield, MO
Missouri State University
Springfield, MODossier
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President
Richard B. (Biff) Williams
- President
Updated on 07/03/2025
Administration
Lucie Amberg
- Director of Communications, Provost Office
Jamie Birch
- Chief of Staff
Melissa Bledsoe, PhD
- Dean, DCOAG
Brad Bodenhausen
- VP, Community and Global Partnerships
Ken Brown, PhD
- Chief Academic Strategy Officer
Jeremy Dickerson
- Assistant Vice President Enrollment Management - Admissions and Outreach
Rachael Dockery
- General Counsel, VP for Legal Affairs and Compliance
Brent Dunn
- VP, University Advancement
Egon Heidendal, EdD
- Associate Provost for Institutional Effectiveness
Carissa Hoelscher, PhD
- Interim Dean Graduate College
Tammy Jahnke, PhD
- Dean, CNAS
Allen Kunkel
- Associate VP for Economic Development
Dawn Medley
- VP for Enrollment Management
Dave Meinert, PhD
- Dean, College of Business
Paula Moore
- Assistant VP, Global Education and Engagement
Matt Morris
- VP for Administration and Finance
Clarenda Phillips
- Provost
Cindy Schull
- Assistant VP for Finance and Accounting
Dee Siscoe, PhD
- VP, Student Affairs
Mark Smith, PhD
- Dean, MCHHS
Rabekah Stewart, PhD
- Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs
Johannes Strobel
- Dean, Graduate College
Barri Tinkler, PhD
- Dean, College of Education
Shawn Wahl, PhD
- Dean, RCASH
Andrea Weber, EdD
- Assistant Vice President/Dean of Students
Biff Williams, PhD, ATC
- President
Kelly Wood, PhD
- Associate Provost for Student Success
Zora Mulligan
- Chancellor, West Plains
David Richards
- Dean, University Libraries
Updated on 01/01/2026
Board
Tim Francka
- Chair
Melissa Gourley
- Vice Chair
Travis Freeman
Ann Kampeter
Anson Elliott
Christopher Waters
Lynn Parman
Jeff Schrag
Tim Francka
- Chair
Melissa Gourley
- Vice Chair
Tim Francka
- Chair
Melissa Gourley
- Vice Chair
Updated on 01/01/2026
Rankings
- National Universities: #358
- Top Public Schools: #194
- Nursing: #214
- Top Performers on Social Mobility: #384 Source
Mission And History
Accreditations
- University: Missouri State University
- Accrediting Organization: Higher Learning Commission
- Accreditation Granted Date: 1915-01-01
- Most Recent Reaffirmation Date: 2016-02-19
- Next Reaffirmation Due: 2026-03-30
Strategic Goals
- We will seek to establish new partnerships and enrich existing collaborations to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
- We will clearly define, articulate, and communicate our distinctive value to the regions we serve.
- We will strive to provide a comprehensive, positive higher education experience.
- We will offer relevant and valuable educational opportunities through numerous mediums and pathways.
- We will effectively utilize existing and future resources to fulfill our mission.
- Full Plan
Resources And Documents
- Strategic Plan Goals
- Campus Plan
- Campus Map
- Virtual Tour: (No data available)
- Annual Security And Safety
- Peer Institution
Updated on 01/01/2026
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