Business, Entrepreneurship & Management Advisory Board

Mission

Missouri State University-West Plains empowers students to achieve personal success and to enrich their local and global communities. As a two-year public institution, we provide accessible, affordable, and quality educational opportunities.

Purpose

The Business, Entrepreneurship and Management Program Advisory Board provides recommendations to the University with regard to maintaining, building and strengthening the programs offered in this area. In particular, areas such as curriculum, equipment, institutional technology, market demand and resources will be addressed. The ever-changing requirements of the academic disciplines, community and society will play a strong role in determining these recommendations.

Frequency

The Business, Entrepreneurship and Management Program Advisory Board shall meet on an annual basis unless special circumstances require additional meetings.

Terms

The term of service will consist of a three-year term. Members may be reappointed for a second term. Future appointments may be made following a one-year break in service on the board.

Membership

The Business, Entrepreneurship and Management Program Advisory Board consists of a cross-section of members from the business and academic communities in an effort to reflect the needs of the area. Board members will be encouraged to share current and anticipated needs and trends in order to provide meaningful input for the purpose of developing the strongest possible programs from both academic and practical perspectives.

Faculty Coordinator

The Faculty Coordinator is responsible for scheduling meetings, establishing the agenda and maintaining meeting minutes.

Related Faculty/Staff

The following faculty/staff may be called upon to participate in advisory board meetings and other activities on an as needed basis:

2023-2024 Business, Entrepreneurship & Management Advisory Board

Reid Grigsby

Owner
BURO Office Supplies
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Bronwen Madden

Risk Management/BSA Officer
West Plains Bank and Trust Co.

Travis Morrison

Owner
Stewart-Morrison Redi-Mix

Elaine Vaughan

Student/Entrepreneur
Missouri State University-West Plains

Phil Wages

Owner
Wages Brewing Co.