Student Organizations

 

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:

Tuesdays at 1:30 in Lybyer room 103.

Officers:

  • President: Eli Dale 4172557931
  • Vice-President: Dalton Nicholson 4172557931
  • Secretary: Izzy Webster 4172557931
  • Co-Advisor: Samantha Osborn
  • Advisor:Linda Wulff-Risner
 

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
    • Phone:

Additional Information:

 

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
    • Phone:
 

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

Additional Information:

 

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:

 

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:

  • Advisor: David White
    • Phone:
 

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
    • Phone:
 
 

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
    • Phone:

Additional Information:

 

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 on Tuesdays at 3PM in Hass Darr 101. Contact: Lauren Franz more information.

Officers:

  • Advisor: Lauren Willis
    • Phone:
 

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
    • Phone:
 

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
    Phone:
  • Advisor: ReBena Atkinson
    Phone:
 

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.

Officers:

  • Advisor: Sharath Rongali
    • Phone:
 

Pickleball Club

Purpose:

The Missouri State-West Plains Pickleball club gives students the opportunity to participate in the fastest growing sport in the country. Everyone is welcome, whether you have never touched a paddle, or play all the time. Equipment is provided, but you are more than welcome to bring your own.

Meeting Times:

Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00 to 5:30 PM at the Student Recreation Center.

Officers:

 

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:

Additional Information:

 

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
    • Phone:
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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:

 

Student Nurses' Association (SNA)

Purpose:

Student Nurses' Association (SNA) is a student organization for pre-nursing, nursing students and other allied health majors. SNA provides opportunities for developing leadership skills, professional relationships, educational opportunities and updated information on health trends and issues.

Who should become a member? All nursing and pre-nursing majors.

Officers:

  • Advisor: Sheila Rather
  • Email: SRather@MissouriState.edu
  • Phone:

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
    • Phone: