Child and Family Development 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 Advisory Board for Child and Family Development (CFD) Programs provides recommendations to the University with regard to maintaining, building and strengthening the programs offered in this area. The ever-changing requirement of the academic disciplines, community and society will play a strong role in determining these recommendations.
Frequency
The Advisory Board for Child and Family Development Programs shall meet on an annual basis unless special circumstances require additional meetings.
Membership
The Advisory Board for Child and Family Development Programs 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.
CFD intern and 3 students to be named annually.
Faculty Coordinator

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:

Melissa Jett

Deanna Smith
University Administration

Michael Orf, EdD

Dasha Russell, MAcc, CPA
Assistant Professor of Accounting
Amanda Russell
Sherrie Gregory
Angie Kinder

Elizabeth Mahan
Community Behavioral Health Support*
Kim Pond
Dr. Amy Ross
Holly Tucker
