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
Phil Bridges
- Staff Senate Chair
Jeff Coiner
- Chief Information Officer
Jen Cox
- University Space Manager, Director of Support Services
Michael Foster
- Chair of Faculty Senate
Teresa Frederick
- Director, Residence Life, Housing, and Dining
Chelsey Giles
- Director, Institutional Research
Mary Lynne Golden
- Executive Assistant IV, Provost Office
Julia Holmes
- Deputy Compliance Officer
Campbell Keele
- Coordinator, Transfer Initiatives
Ashleigh Lewellen
- Director of Campus Recreation
Theresa McCoy
- Deputy Chief Information Officer
Natalie McNish
- Director, Internal Audit and Risk Management
Rachel Munday
- Executive Director, efactory
Sara Nimmo
- Director, Magers Health Center
Patrick Parnell
- Director, International Services
Dan Raines
- Assistant Director of Athletics, Academics, & Student Services
Greg Rainwater
- Senior Academic Financial Officer
Patrick Ransdell
- Director, Athletics
Kelly Rapp, PhD
- Director, Career Center
Jaime Ross
- Director, Adult Student Services
Robert Rowley
- Director, University Safety
Scot Scobee
- Director, Human Resources
Jim Sexton
- Director, Bookstore
Stephanie Smith
- Executive Director of University Relations
Rowena Stone
- Secretary to the Board of Governors
Terry Weber
- Director, Plaster Student Union
Mark Wheeler
- University Architect, Director of Planning and Design
Angela Young
- Registrar
Andrea Mostyn
- Interim VP, Marketing and Communications
Updated on 03/01/2026
Board
Melissa Gourley
- Chair
Travis Freeman
- Vice Chair
Ann Kampeter
- Third District
Anson Elliott
- Fourth District
Tim Francka
- Fourth District
Christopher Waters
- Fifth District
Lynn Parman
- Sixth District
Jeff Schrag
- Seventh District
Updated on 03/01/2026
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
- Advance academic excellence and innovation by embedding the public affairs mission across Missouri State’s curriculum, promoting experiential, interdisciplinary and relevant learning opportunities, and expanding access to high-quality educational programs.
- Advance a systematic, sustainable, universitywide culture that supports our public affairs mission through intentional collaboration among university, industry and community partners connecting students’ real-world learning with employers and organizations seeking talent and expertise.
- Position Missouri State University as the institution of choice for students and employees.
- Build a culture of enduring engagement by connecting students and alumni to the university through shared experiences and meaningful community.
- Energize every Bear to be Missouri State’s biggest fan with branding that grows affinity with and promotes recognition of Missouri State.
- 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 03/01/2026
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