Agriculture Club
Purpose:
The purpose of the Missouri State University-West Plains Agriculture Club is to provide opportunities for student members to develop the skills needed to enter and advance in careers in agriculture, agri-business, horticulture and natural resources. The Ag Club is affiliated with the National Post secondary Agriculture Student Organization and the Missouri Post secondary Agriculture Student Organization.
Meeting Times:
The 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 10am in Lybyer room 103.
Officers:
- President:
- Vice-President:
- Secretary:
- Co-Advisor: Samantha Osborn
- Advisor:Linda Wulff-Risner
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Phone: (417) 255-7236
Alpha Delta Nu (ADN)
Purpose:
Alpha Delta Nu is the official Nursing Student Honors Society of Missouri State University-West Plains.
Meeting Times:
TBD
Officers:
- Advisor: Barbara Caton
Additional Information:
- Co-Sponsor: Lisa Wade
- Phone: (417) 255-7970
- Email: LisaWade@MissouriState.edu
Bears United
Purpose:
Bears United best serves students who plan on transferring to Missouri State University from Missouri State University-West Plains. Bears United will help students feel connected to both campuses through professional and personal development workshops, mentorship, and involvement with staff and faculty, they will enhance their transfer experience and create lasting connections to other students and help them become Citizen Scholars as they achieve their transfer Degrees and Graduate with Missouri State University.
Meeting Times:
Bears United meets as designated by the executive officers at the beginning of each academic year. Contact: Deanna Smith more information.
Officers:
- Advisor: Deanna Smith
Christian Campus House (CCH)
Purpose:
Our Mission:
Growing to make a difference on campus.
Christian Campus House of West Plains (CCH) is a student organization and an off-campus organization. We are located just down the road from Lybyer on the corner of West Main Street and Monk Street, behind the rock house with a sign in the front yard. CCH is open 9 AM-9 PM to relax & study.
Christian Campus House is a recognized student organization established to encourage
and engage with students on the Missouri State University-West Plains campus. We are
a campus ministry designed for students to continue their faith on a college campus.
We have weekly group meetings held on/off campus, small groups, and various trips
in and out of the country. Any Missouri State University-West Plains student can join
the group. We are an inter-denominational ministry with students from Baptist, Methodist,
Christian, and non-denominational churches. CCH is recognized with the ACM (Association
of Campus Ministries)www.aofcm.org. Join today!
Contact Douglas Cooley: (417) 255-7955
CCH is a great opportunity to grow on campus as a Christian & meet other Christians who share the same faith. Our mission is simple, share the love of Christ. Come and enjoy!
Website(s):
Follow us on Facebook: @christiancampushouse
Follow us on Instagram: @christiancampushouse
Officers:
- Advisor: Douglas Cooley
- Phone: (417) 255-7955
- Email: DouglasCooley@MissouriState.edu
- Advisor: Trace Winfrey
- Phone: (417) 255-8020
- Email: TraceWinfrey@MissouriState.edu
Additional Information:
- Co-Sponsor: Stephen Dulaney
- Phone Number: (314) 478-2445
- Email: StephenDulaney89@gmail.com
College Democrats
Purpose:
A student organization that enjoys discussing current issues of today's politics based on Democratic persuasion.
Officers:
- Advisor: Alexandra Graham
College Republicans
Purpose:
A student organization that enjoys discussing current issues of today's politics based on Republican persuasion.
Officers:
- Advisor: Gary Phillips
Community Behavioral Health Support Association (CBHS)
Purpose:
Community Behavioral Health Support Association (CBHS) is a student organization for community behavioral health support students and other human service professions. CBHS provides opportunities for developing leadership skills, professional relationships, educational opportunities, and updated information on behavioral health and substance use trends and issues.
Meeting Times:
TBD
Officers:
- Advisor: Elizabeth Mahan
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Phone: (417) 255-7253
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Email: EMahan@MissouriState.edu
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Future Business Leaders of America – Greek Track
Purpose:
Future Business Leaders of America – (FBLA-Greek Track) is the largest career student organization in the world. Each year, FBLA-Greek Track helps over 230,000 members prepare for careers in business. FBLA-Greek Track is the college level of FBLA-PBL. If you are interested in leadership development, academic competitions, community service and fun, FBLA-Greek Track is the student organization for you!
Officers:
Not Meeting Currently
- Advisor: VACANT
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Phone:
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Email:
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The Game Changers
Purpose:
The student organization meets monthly and discusses ways that the students at Missouri State University can benefit the University and Communities we serve by offering their volunteer efforts. In addition to working with the community, this group of students regularly meets to enjoy a board game or other types of games to break the ice and get to know each other.
Officers:
- Advisor: CJ Collins
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Email: CJCollins@MissouriState.edu
Grizzly Cheer Team
Purpose:
If you would like to know more visit the Grizzly Cheer Team page. A scholarship is provided.
Officers:
- Advisor: Stephanie Jeckstadt
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Phone: (417) 293-9801
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Grizzly Gaming Guild
Purpose:
The Grizzly Gaming Guild is a club that strives to create a place for students to learn and play various tabletop role-playing games. The Guild will mostly focus on Dungeons and Dragons, but all role-playing games are welcome.
Meeting Times:
Tuesdays at 3 p.m. in the Carol Silvey Student Union.
Health Information Technology Association (HITA)
Purpose:
The purpose of the Missouri State University-West Plains Health Information Technology Association (HITA) is to help equip new students in the health information technology (HIT) programs with the tools necessary to obtain a job in the HIT field and develop the skills needed to advance in careers in health care. The HIT association will assist students in networking, recruiting students, affiliation, community service and understanding and cooperation among members.
Affiliation opportunities exist through local, regional and state groups.
- Ozark Area Health Information Management Association (OAHIMA)
- Missouri Health Information Management Association (MOHIMA)
- American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Meeting Times:
The HIT association meets as designated by the executive officers at the beginning of each academic year. Contact: Tresa Ryan or Carla Neff for more information.
Officers:
- Advisor: Tresa Ryan
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Email: TresaRyan@MissouriState.edu
Additional Information:
- Co-Sponsor: Carla Neff
- Phone: (417)-255-8043
- Email: CarlaNeff@MissouriState.edu
HOPE
Purpose:
The purpose of HOPE is to increase awareness of mental health issues faced by students at Missouri State University-West Plains. We want to create a safe space for students to find positive support systems and educate students and community members on the symptoms of mental health and resources available by organizing events on campus that promote proactivity on combating mental health symptoms, identify additional needs of students, and advocate for services on campus. As well as facilitating conversation within the organization and outside of the organization that challenge myths, assumptions, and lack of awareness around mental health topics.
Meeting Times:
The HOPE group meets as designated by the executive officers at the beginning of each academic year. Currently meetings are being held every first and third Tuesday at 2:30pm in Hass Darr 101.
Officers:
- Advisor: Lauren Willis
MSU-WP Art Club
Purpose:
The MSU Art Club aims to foster a vibrant and inclusive artistic community where members can explore and express their creativity through a diverse range of mediums. Our mission is to provide a dynamic platform for artistic growth and enrichment, offering weekly opportunities for artistic practice and exploration. In addition to cultivating creativity, the club is committed to community engagement, providing regular volunteer opportunities to connect with and contribute to the local community. Through these activities, we seek to enrich both our members and the community, fostering a spirit of collaboration and artistic expression.
- Advisor: Alex Pinnon
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Email: AlexPinnon@MissouriState.edu
Missouri State-West Plains FFA Alumni and Supporters
Purpose:
Area Future Farmers of America (FFA) members who want to continue their affiliation with the agriculture education organization following high school graduation can do so through the MSU-West Plains alumni and supporters chapter at Missouri State University-West Plains.
The chapter was formed to serve as a support group for area high school FFA chapters
Officers:
- Advisor: Dakota Bates
Phi Theta Kappa
Purpose:
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is an international honor society for two-year colleges. Students are invited to join when they have at least a 3.5 cumulative grade point average. As a member of PTK, student members will develop leadership skills, explore networking opportunities, and serve the university and the regional community.
Who should become a member? Members are invited by the organization based on their GPA. Students with a GPA of 3.5 or above are also welcome to contact the faculty advisor for membership consideration.
Website(s):
Officers:
- Advisor: Sharath Rongali
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Email: SRongali@MissouriState.edu
Spectrum
Purpose:
To provide a community for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender students and their allies; help them to organize, advance and advocate the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and allied community and facilitate awareness in students and the community at large.
Meeting Times:
Fridays at 12:00; held in the Carol Silvey Union at Hass-Darr.
Officers:
- Advisor: Alexandra Graham
Additional Information:
- Advisor: Alex Pinnon
- Phone: (417) 255-7965
- Email: APinnon@MissouriState.edu
Student Ambassadors
Purpose:
Ambassadors perform roles associated with hosting campus events and guests. These include giving campus tours, assisting with career days, high school visits, Red Carpet Days and representing Missouri State-West Plains at community events. Book scholarship is provided.
To become a member of Student Ambassadors, you must be a registered full-time or part-time student with an ACT score of at least 20 and maintain a 2.5 cumulative grade point average. You must also demonstrate a positive attitude and have excellent communication skills.
Officers:
- Advisor: Erica Puckett
Additional Information:
To become a member of Student Ambassadors, you must be a registered full-time or part-time student with an ACT score of at least 20 and maintain a 2.5 cumulative grade point average. You must also demonstrate a positive attitude and have excellent communication skills. See the scholarship application for application procedures.
Student Government Association
Purpose:
The purpose and goals of the Student Government Association shall be to provide reasonable and coherent policies, leadership, and unity for the Missouri State University-West Plains student body. This organization shall also create and act as a medium between the students, faculty and administration of the campus.
Officers:
- President: Mo Totty
- Vice-President: Heath Johnson
- Treasurer: Autumn Collins
- Historian: Draven Graves
- Chief of Staff: Mandalyn Roberts
- Publicist: Melia Wiehe
- Advisor: Luke Hurtt
Email: LukeHurtt@MissouriState.edu
- Co- Advisor: Trace Winfrey
- Phone: (417) 255-8020
Student Missouri State Teachers Association (Student MSTA)
Purpose:
Student MSTA is the pre-professional organization for education majors on Missouri college and university campuses. Members have opportunities for: Personal and professional growth Development of leadership skills Participation in professional development at local and state levels The Missouri State University – West Plains Chapter of Student MSTA provides liability insurance free of charge, which is required for students who are completing practicum hours in the public-school setting. Register for MSTA
Officers:
- Advisor: Dr. Jane Ward
Email: JaneWard@MissouriState.edu
- Advisor: ReBena Atkinson
Student Nurses' Association (SNA)
Purpose:
Student Nurses' Association (SNA) is a student organization for current, full-time students enrolled in the nursing program. SNA provides opportunities for developing leadership skills, professional relationships, educational opportunities and updated information on health trends and issues.
Officers:
- Advisor: Sheila Rather
- Email: SRather@MissouriState.edu
Additional Information:
Student Veterans Organization (SVO)
Purpose:
The Student Veterans Organization (SVO) is a group of college-based military veterans and supporters dedicated to supporting military veterans, their families, the University and the community.
Officers:
- Advisor: Mark White
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Email: MWhite@MissouriState.edu