Work Groups
Goal 1: Expand Awareness of MSU-WP
Co-Chairs
Chad Corley*
Associate Vice Chancellor for Marketing & Communications
Rachel Peterson*
Director of Athletics
Members
Jason McCollom*
Associate Professor, Department Chair of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, Co-Chair
of SPC
Lauren Willis*
Director of Counseling Services
Kenzie Warren
Admissions Counselor
Ashlee Smith
Instructor, Allied Health & Nursing
Rocky Long*
Instructor, Director of Music
Kris Brinkerhoff
Instructor, Web & Media Services Specialist
Emilie Brotherton
Support Coordinator, ASCEND
Goal 2: Implement and Enhance Opportunities to Grow and Maintain Enrollment
Co-Chairs
Dr. Angela Totty
Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Services
Melissa Jett
Director of Admissions
Work Group Members
Anthony Priest
Professor of English
Ana Estrella
Assistant Professor, Department Chair of Natural & Applied Sciences
Pam Tate
Mountain Grove Campus Coordinator, Student Support Specialist
Carrie Steen
Director of Institutional Research & Effectiveness
Justin Wade
Director of ASCEND
Todd Stockton
Technology Support Specialist
Jennifer Edgeller
Tutoring & PAWS Coordinator
Bruce Cavitt
Academic Advisor
ReBena Atkinson
Instructor, AAT Program Director, Dual Credit Coordinator
Cathy Proffitt-Boys
Associate Professor, Dean of Career & Technical Education
Jacy Miller
Mental Health Clinician
Joan Wright
Coordinator of Adult Literacy & College Readiness Programs
Lisa Wade
Assistant Professor, Dean of Nursing/Director for Nursing
Michelle Bryan
Registrar
Kristi Huff
Administrative Assistant I
Goal 3: Align Institutional Offerings with the Needs of The Communities We Serve
Co-Chairs
Dr. Michael Orf
Associate Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs
Trevor Cressman*
Director of Workforce Development & Community Education
Work Group Members
Lindsey Waggoner*
Career Services Director, Co-Chair of SPC
Lacey Campbell
Assistant Professor, Department Chair of Nursing
Elizabeth Mahan
Instructor, Behavioral Health Support Program Coordinator
Brenda Smith*
Associate Professor, Program Coordinator-Hospitality Leadership and Child and Family
Development, Department Chair of Business & Applied Science
Gary Phillips
Professor, Department Chair of English, Communications & Letters
Goal 4: Strengthen Fiscal and Organizational Resources
Co-Chairs
Keri Elrod
Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Support
Dr. Robert Greim
Director of Development
Work Group Members
Wayne Cahoj*
Bookstore Manager
Dasha Russell*
Assistant Professor, Associate Dean
Christina Kerley
Accounting Manager, Business Office Director
Brian Mitchell
Director of Facility Operations
Jennifer Walker
Director of Financial Aid
Alyssa Collins*
Assistant Director, Human Resources; Institutional Compliance Liaison
Alex Graham
Assessment & Accreditation Director
Kileene Collins
Executive Assistant III, Student Services
Drew Clark
Digital Marketing Coordinator
Goal 5: Optimize and Develop Partnerships with Missouri State University in Springfield
Chair
Dr. Michael Orf
Associate Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs
Work Group Members
Joanna Patillo*
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Leigh Adams
Associate Professor, Dean of General Education & Preprofessional Programs
Krista Lair
Director of Online Learning & Instructional Tech
Erica Puckett
Assistant Director of Admissions
Heath Lair*
Technology Support Specialist
Cindy Bridges
Director of Advising and Academic Support
CJ Collins
Director of Management Information Systems
* Denotes Strategic Planning Committee members