COUNSELING PROGRAMS Group Advising Orientation Spring 2015
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2 08/05/2014 WE ARE GLAD YOURE HERE! To our new students:
Welcome! And to our returning students: Welcome back! We are happy
to have students from Springfield, West Plains, across the state,
nation, and even a number of international students! This diverse
student population improves the learning experience for all of
us!
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3 OUR DEPARTMENT COUNSELING PROGRAMS COUNSELING PROGRAMS are
part of a larger department within the COLLEGE OF EDUCATION COLLEGE
OF EDUCATION at Missouri State University COUNSELING, LEADERSHIP
& SPECIAL EDUCATION (CLSE) COUNSELING, LEADERSHIP & SPECIAL
EDUCATION (CLSE) Please say hello to our department head,
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4 Counseling Faculty Rebecca Smotherman, Instructor Dr. Joe
Hulgus, Professor Internship Coordinator Dr. Marci Dowdy, Senior
Instructor Dr. Jef Cornelius- White, Professor Programs Coordinator
Amy Chenoweth, Instructor Dr. Leslie Anderson, Professor Mr. Lyle
Foster, Instructor
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5 Per-Course Faculty Spring 15 Mr. Steve JohnsonDr. Nancy
McBride Ms. Ann Loethen Mr. Bill Holtmeyer
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6 08/05/2014 Support Staff Judy Campbell Lisa Monkres We have
two wonderful administrative assistants in the office: Judy
Campbell, and Lisa Monkres. Questionsrelated to our program
admissions should usually go to Lisa and other questions to Judy,
but either of them may be able to help you. We have two wonderful
administrative assistants in the office: Judy Campbell, and Lisa
Monkres. Questions related to our program admissions should usually
go to Lisa and other questions to Judy, but either of them may be
able to help you.
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7 GRADUATE ASSISTANTS Yasuko Kanamori THESE THREE OUTSTANDING
STUDENTS CAN BE FOUND ASSISTING FACULTY IN A NUMBER OF PROGRAM AND
SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES ASSISTING WITH THE CLINIC OPERATIONS AND
HELPING RELATIONSHIP LAB FACILITATION. 7 Lin Wang Amanda Aarns
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8 08/05/2014 COU PROGRAMS MISSION The mission of the Counseling
Programs is to provide high quality curricular and clinical
experiences for graduate students in the counseling profession,
leading to eligibility for certification and licensure as
professional counselors. We develop competent and ethical
counseling practitioners who have a deep level of self-
understanding, to work effectively with diverse clients in a
variety of settings to facilitate the dignity, well-being and
potential of all people. Students graduate with knowledge and
skills in core competency areas that include: professional
identity, social and cultural foundations, human growth and
development, career development, helping relationships, group work,
assessment, research and program evaluation.
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9 08/05/2014 OPERATING PRINCIPLES As a program faculty, we
value Excellence, Respect, Collegiality, Diverse Perspectives and
Experiences, Individual/Collective Balance, Trusting the Process,
and Life-Long Learning. In our work together, we strive to hold a
healthy balance of reaching action items that reflect our
collective intent while honoring the diverse individuals and
perspectives that comprise our group. We strive to model these
values both in and out of our classroom engagement with students,
as a reflection of the three pillars of the Public Affairs Mission
of the University, our own Program Mission, and as representative
of the goals and ethics of the counseling profession.
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10 National Honors Society Monthly Meetings Study groups/peer
advising/support Conference Attendance Community Service Events
Community Fundraising/Donations Other events as determined by the
MEMBERS! Trivia Night Fall Semester For more info, please contact:
[email protected] Amanda Polking or Justin Cook
[email protected] COPE/Chi Sigma Iota: Mu Zeta
Beta
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11 COPE/Chi Sigma Iota: Mu Zeta Beta DOES IT GET ANY BETTER
THAN THIS?
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12 COPE/Chi Sigma Iota: Mu Zeta Beta Stay informed. Be active.
Add your voice. First meeting January 28th @ 8:15 pm in PCOB 156
(Meetings will be 4 th Wednesday of every month/same place same
time) C.O.P.E. Counseling Outreach & Peer Engagement Also join
the Facebook group for all students and alumniupdates, events, job
postings and support: Missouri State University Counseling
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13 08/05/2014 Important Reminders BEARMAIL is REQUIRED for ALL
students. BLACKBOARD is utilized in most classes. You are
automatically enrolled. Please check with your professors to see
how it will be used in your classes. MISSOURI STATE ALERT system
will be used to notify you of weather or other emergencies, via
text, email or call. You must sign up to receive these messages:
http://www.missouristate.edu/safetran/missouristatealert.htm
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14 08/05/2014 Important Reminders A BEAR PASS CARD is REQUIRED
FOR ENTRY BACK INTO THE BUILDING. Contact Judy Campbell if your
card does not work For information about your accounts or to learn
more, contact Computer Services at 417-836-5891 or access the
website: http://www.missouristate.edu/bearpass
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15 08/05/2014 Important Reminders MSU faculty use TurnitIn for
written papers. Plagiarism isnt cool. We take it seriously. Dont do
it. (Youre smart. You knew that!) Students are urged to join either
the American Counseling Association (ACA) or American School
Counselors Association (ASCA) early in the program. Using your
Student Discount, involvement in these organizations will increase
professional development. Liability Insurance provided by
membership is mandatory for practicums and internships.
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16 Statement of Professionalism You will be expected to have a
working knowledge of and abide by the American Counseling
Association's code of ethics (Appendix A in the Student Handbook)
and strive to serve clients as a multi-culturally competent student
counselor throughout your program of study. Students will not
follow any other code of ethics that is in conflict with these
standards. Beyond written standards set forth by related
professional organizations, professionalism requires a high
standard for interpersonal interaction which includes respect for
others, the valuing of diversity and multiple points of view, and
responsibility for ones words and actions.
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17 Program updates-CACREP WHY CACREP? Promotes excellence in
professional preparation as you complete your degree and enter the
workforce as a professional counselor Upholds standards that
reflect the needs of a dynamic, diverse and complex society
consistent with the ideal of optimal human development Verifies
standards for different licensure or certification boards to
increase reciprocity and streamline applications
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Steps and Grandfathering Self-study was submitted in June 2013,
initial review was conducted in Fall 2013, and an addendum was
submitted in January 2014. A site visit occurred in June 2014, a
rejoinder in August 2014 and a decision is expected in January
2015. Degrees may be considered as having occurred from a CACREP
accredited program if they are granted within the last 12 months
after a favorable accreditation decision. As we work toward CACREP
accreditation, you can expect continued changes in courses and
syllabi. 18
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19 08/05/2014 Diversity Dispositions and Clinical Logs For
diversity disposition development and CAEP/NCATE Accreditation,
there are assessments of dispositions in COU 702 and COU 703,
practicum and internship. Experiences with diverse clients,
students, peers, instructors, or other community members need to be
recorded in the clinical log online.
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20 08/05/2014 Ed.S. IN COUNSELING AND ASSESSMENT COHORT 4 will
be beginning. Deadline for applications is February 1, 2015.
Prepares people to be school psych examiners, clinical supervisors,
and have a lower # of post graduate supervised hours to become an
LPC. See our website for more information. Questions should be
directed to Dr. Hulgus.
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Counselor Heal Thyself National surveys of psychologists,
counselors and social workers show that over 85% of them have
sought therapy at least one time, and over 90% of those report
having positive outcomes (Bike, Norcross, & Schatz, 2009). The
Missouri State Counseling Program recommends therapy for students,
counselors-in-training and counselors alike as a means to deal with
stress and increase self-awareness and personal well-being. At
times, faculty may make special requests of students to seek
therapy when they become aware of a stressor, self-awareness, or
well-being issue. 21
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Information on Counseling Services The University provides a
Counseling and Testing Center, Taylor Health and Wellness Center,
Career Center, Disability Services, and Learning Commons, each of
which provides individualized interventions and/or outreach
activities related to counseling and development beyond the
resources of the program. Additionally, faculty or others
associated with the program may make referrals to the community,
such as using The Directory produced by the County Library. Bike,
D. H., Norcross, J. C., & Schatz, D. M. (2009). Processes and
outcomes of psychotherapists personal therapy: Replication and
extension 20 years later. Psychotherapy, 46, 19-31. 22
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23 04/02/13 If you have a problem? In your class? INSTRUCTOR
first With a grade? INSTRUCTOR first General? ADVISOR first You
have tried these and it has not been resolved? DEPARTMENT HEAD. You
do have responsibilities for ethical professional behavior AND due
process rights that are spelled out on MSU website and in the
STUDENT HANDBOOK! Now back to your EDUCATION!! Problem-solving 101
Read it. Sign it.
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Retention and Remediation Sometimes a student struggles and may
require intentional discussion. If this is insufficient, she or he
may be referred to a remediation committee. This procedure is
explained in Appendix D of the Student Handbook. Any faculty member
may identify a concern and begin this process. 24
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08/05/2014 Be aware that the practicum and internship
application processes have changed, although the requirements
related to them have not. Be aware that the practicum and
internship application processes have changed, although the
requirements related to them have not. Also be aware that you will
need a background check before you do internship (see John Rienarts
office) Also be aware that you will need a background check before
you do internship (see John Rienarts office)
Practicum/Internship
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26 08/05/2014 Each student gets a minimum of 40 hours
experience providing direct counseling services to clients. A
minimum of 20 hours must be completed at CCC clinic. Students will
often complete a minimum of 10 or more auxiliary hours at a
different site, especially in schools, such as conducting classroom
guidance lessons at Greenwood for school majors who are not
certified teachers. Students will accumulate a minimum of 100 hours
in practicum overall. Details will be discussed in your practicum
classes. Please ask your instructor if you have questions. Expect
readings and reflections in practicum classes to address substance
abuse issues to assist students in developing competenc e with
populations affected by these concerns. Practicum Requirements
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Internship Requirements Internships, done in schools and
agencies, are a minimum of 300 hours per semester, with 40% being
direct client contact. Approved sites and supervisors are listed on
the website 27
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Internship/Practicum Application Changes FOR SCHOOL TRACKS:
(for Practicum and Internship) - Apply (in person, with a completed
application) in: - Spring, 2015 for Fall, 2015 semester: Feb 10
& 12 @ 3p - Fall, 2015 for Spring, 2016 semester; Sept 22 &
24 @ 3p (no summer school practicums or internships) PLEASE NOTE: -
ALL applications to the Springfield Public Schools MUST go through
Ms. Rhonda Mammen. Contact Ms. Rhonda Mammen at: [email protected] 417
523-0063 - contact her NOW for Fall, 2015 school internships -
call/email and she will send you an interest form to complete and
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Internship/Practicum Application Changes FOR MENTAL HEALTH
COUNSELING: (for Practicum and Internship) - Apply (in person, with
a completed application) in: - Spring, 2015 for Summer, 2015; Feb
10 & 12 @ 1:30p - Summer, 2015 for Fall, 2015; June 2 & 4 @
3p - Fall, 2015 for Spring, 2016; Sept 22 & 24 @ 1:30 29
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Practicum/Internship Application Changes NOTES ON APPLICATIONS:
Students should being FULLY COMPLETED applications to the meeting
time/place. If you are uncertain about your placement (i.e. the
site and supervisor have not been confirmed by application time),
fill in the application with the site and supervisor that you are
wanting. If you are applying for an Internship in the Springfield
Public Schools, you can simply list the SPS as your site (sites and
supervisors will be assigned by Ms. Mammen). Be sure that you have
at least initiated your background check with John Reinerts office
in the Student Services office of the College of Education. 30
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Practicum/Internship Application Processes Applications are due
AT THE TIME OF THE ORIENTATION MEETING. Orientation meetings will
be held at the dates/times listed above, by the type of program you
are in (school/mental health) Plan to attend one session only.
Applications should be complete, and will be reviewed briefly by
faculty at the meeting to ensure completeness. If an application IS
NOT COMPLETE, there will be a one-week grace period in which the
student will supply any needed materials. Applications not complete
by the end of the grace period will be returned to the student and
will not be considered. 31
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Practicum/Internship Application Processes Any student
submitting a complete application after the grace period will be
put on a waiting list. If another student who has a complete
application, submitted within the appropriate timeframe, decides to
withdraw their application (or if a student is removed from the
list for any other reason), then the next person on the waiting
list will be substituted. THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES FOR WAIT-LIST
STUDENTS. Faculty will be polled the last week of the semester
prior to the practicum/internship semester of interest to assess
the progress of any student still working on prerequisites for
practicum/internship. If any student is not making adequate
progress, he/she will be removed from the list and a wait-list
student will be substituted. Students will be released to register
for practicum/internship once it is clear that any required
prerequisites will be met. 32
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PORTFOLIO GUIDELINES Introduction and Overview The Counseling
Portfolio is intended to provide a single source and unified
picture of a students development throughout their graduate career
pertinent to their clinical and professional development, and
includes specific documentation of CACREP competencies. As such, it
contains key artifacts to reflect the students growth and
development as a professional counselor. The structure of the
portfolio notebook includes three major divisions after the
Portfolio Cover Sheet/Summary Page: 33
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34 I. Professional Current resume/vitae Cover letter that might
be used to pursue a professional position Professional membership
verifications Copy of professional liability information II.
Academic Copy of degree plan (from Graduate College) CACREP
Competencies/Program Domains Artifact Table Artifact Cover
Sheets/Artifacts (Students need to keep artifacts throughout
graduate program)
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35 III. Developmental Comprehensive Exam Report Copies of Logs
Practicum(s) Internships Summary Table of Counselor-Trainee
Progress Assessment (CTPA) Scores Copies of CTPAs in Chronological
Order Helping Practicum (2+) Internship (4+) Praxis or NCE Results
(if taken before graduation) Taken together, these elements provide
a view of a students performance and progress across time.
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36 08/05/2014 Our Center City Counseling Clinic, located in the
west part of Park Central Office Building, is the only one of its
kind in the state attached to a Masters level training program.
Center City Counseling Clinic Ms. Robin Farris Clinic Director
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37 Center City Counseling Clinic Things you should know We have
the only community-based training clinic of its kind in the state
This clinic exemplifies the Public Affairs Mission of the
University (Community Engagement, Ethical Leadership and Cultural
Competence.) We see clients from ages 2-99 (and older!) We see
clients from ages 2-99 (and older!) We offer play therapy, adult
individual and couples and family counseling, for a variety of life
concerns. Fees are on a sliding scale based on ability to pay.
Student counselors are supervised by licensed faculty on-site.
Please refer folks to our clinic, and HELP SPREAD THE WORD!! (If
you know clients personally, you will be asked to recuse yourself
from observing or peer feedback.
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38 08/05/2014 CPRT helps parents increase understanding of
their child's inner world through play; facilitates the child's
self-control, responsibility, and creativity; and decreases
parenting stress and increases fun, playful times! This program in
our clinic was initially funded by a grant received by Dr. Kristi
Perryman, and is part of the International designation we recently
achieved. CPRT Child-Parent Relationship Training classes (for
families) may be scheduled in Spring. Students are welcome and
encouraged to take these classes as well. Contact Ms. Rebecca
Smotherman to register in workshops as they occur at
[email protected]@missouristate.edu
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39 04/02/13 Mental Health (Community) Counseling students are
encouraged to take Play Therapy courses if you want to work with
children in the future. Ethical guidelines limit the scope of our
practice to those services for which we have training, so be aware
that you should not provide counseling services for children
without adequate training. You will be unable to conduct play
therapy with children (under 13) as part of your internship without
having completed COU 708 and COU 782 or equivalent. Also, several
of our graduates have returned for these classes (after discovering
their employment needs) so you may wish to consider taking them
concurrent with other coursework. Interested? Talk with your
advisor. Counseling with Kids
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Play Therapy Institute Was approved as a play therapy education
site by the Association for Play Therapy in January 2013. Workshop
information will be posted as available. Website:
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41 08/05/2014 Feeling a little overwhelmed? TOO MUCH
INFORMATION? This next section applies to Internship students, and
those enrolled in Practicum who plan to take Internship in the
Spring 2015 semester. Lots of important things to discuss, but we
understand if you feel like Lucy NEXT??
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42 08/05/2014 ALL school internship students must spend 20
hours weekly at their school site. This will be discussed in detail
in class. You much have 300 hours per semester (40% of which is
direct client/student contact). Your internship must be done at an
approved site and with an approved and trained supervisor. (more on
this in a minute) Any internship/field experiences questions should
be addressed to Dr. Hulgus first. Internship Experience
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43 Internship Experience Supervisors Training: ALL supervisors
MUST be trained every 3 years to qualify. A master list of
currently trained supervisors and approved internship sites is on
the internship section of our website. Your hours will not be
counted until your site and supervisor have been approved. School
Site Supervisor Training will be February 19 th (1pm-2:30pm) in
PCOB, and April 10 th (1pm-2:30pm) in PSU 317 (following SMSCA).
Mental Health Site Supervisor Training will be scheduled
individually. INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
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44 08/05/2014 School counseling and mental health internships
are both 300 hours a semester School counseling and mental health
internships are both 300 hours a semester This means in schools you
will spend near 17 hrs. per week your first semester in school or
both semesters in mental health internship (3 in class +
potentially more indirect out of schools) and near 18.5 hrs. per
week the second semester (1.5 in class +potentially more indirect)
in schools. This means in schools you will spend near 17 hrs. per
week your first semester in school or both semesters in mental
health internship (3 in class + potentially more indirect out of
schools) and near 18.5 hrs. per week the second semester (1.5 in
class +potentially more indirect) in schools. INTERNSHIP
EXPERIENCE
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45 08/05/2014 ALL School Counseling candidates should contact
Scott Fiedler, Certification Officer (417-836-8772) at Missouri
State University, for a transcript analysis. This is true for
school-track program students, as well as certificate-only students
Restrictions apply: if more than 12 hours are needed,
Certificate-only students are required to apply for program
admission. ALL students seeking certification as a school counselor
(even those dual-track students) must meet prerequisites for
courses. Certified School Counselors
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46 Springfield School Counseling Internship Requests Contact
Rhonda Mammen, Coordinator of Counseling. DO NOT contact
Springfield school counselors directly. [email protected]
417-523-0063
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47 08/05/2014 Beginning Fall 2012, the Mental Health Counseling
degree was 54 hours; it will officially be 60 hours for Fall 2014.
Beginning Fall 2012, the Mental Health Counseling degree was 54
hours; it will officially be 60 hours for Fall 2014. If you were
admitted before those semesters, you may remain on the existing
programs of study. If you were admitted before those semesters, you
may remain on the existing programs of study. If you are completing
your program of study now, you must include the 54 hour program
form. If you are completing your program of study now, you must
include the 54 hour program form. School program tracks are 48
hours, which at this time is sufficient for LPC licensure (with
724). School program tracks are 48 hours, which at this time is
sufficient for LPC licensure (with 724). Please meet with your
advisor as you complete your program of study, to determine the
additional coursework to be completed for your degree. Please meet
with your advisor as you complete your program of study, to
determine the additional coursework to be completed for your
degree. Licensed Counselors
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48 08/05/2014 All faculty members participate in local, state,
national and international professional organizations and
activities. Students are encouraged to become members in
professional organizations and to attend conferences. Many of our
students co-present with faculty. Faculty also have a variety of
active research projects. See your advisor or discuss with faculty
members whose research interests match yours. Or suggest a new idea
for collaboration! Research, Service and Professional
Development
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49 08/05/2014 We encourage all students who are interested to
consider a thesis. Consult with your advisor or other professors to
consider research topics. DIFFERENT However, the processes for
completing a thesis and doing a seminar paper are DIFFERENT and NOT
INTERCHANGEABLE. Thesis reminders
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50 08/05/2014 If you are considering doing a thesis, please
first consult with your Advisor to get more details on what is
needed and the process involved. You will need approval from a
professor then inform the department head who will verify with
professor and then open a spot for thesis registration with that
particular professor. Any changes to the initial choice for thesis
or seminar will result in additional hours so talk with your
advisor and choose carefully. Thesis reminders
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51 08/05/2014 The Graduate School makes some funds available to
support thesis research. Each Fall and Spring semester graduate
students can apply for funding to support their thesis research.
Awards of approximately $500 are given to help students pay the
extraordinary or unusual costs incurred in thesis research
projects. See deadline dates on the Graduate College website and
talk with your advisor if you are interested in applying. Thesis
reminders
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52 08/05/2014 Fall Comps March 21, 2015. Fall Comps March 21,
2015. Sign up by March 2, 2015 Sign up by March 2, 2015 Bring ID
and $50 Money Bring ID and $50 Money Order ONLY payable to CCE. No
cash or personal No cash or personal checks accepted. NCE April 18,
2015. NCE April 18, 2015. Complete application by March 15, 2015
Complete application by March 15, 2015 Mark your calendars!
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53 08/05/2014 SECURITY and TRANSPORTATION For your protection,
security in the PCOB has been enhanced. Outside doors will be
locked by 6:00 pm. You will need your BEAR PASS card for access to
the building and for class breaks if you leave the floor where your
class meets. For security purposes, please do NOT prop doors open.
The BEARLINE does run at night. All shuttles should run every 5-12
minutes. Stops inside the square no longer occur. Somewhere there
is a balance between profiling anyone who is different from
yourself, and being alert and appropriately cautious. For safetys
sake, do not walk to your vehicle or wait for shuttles aloneuse the
buddy system. Stay alert and be aware of your environment. Vehicles
parked in the lot, without the appropriate tags (NOT MSU), across
the street are subject to being towed.
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Emergency Storm Shelter and Evacuation Information In the event
of an emergency or incident in the classroom, the faculty member is
often the first university representative or authority figure
recognized to be in charge until emergency first responders arrive.
At the first class meeting, students should become familiar with a
basic emergency response plan through a dialogue with the
instructor that includes a review and awareness of exits specific
to the classroom and the location of evacuation centers for the
building. For your convenience, this information has been provided
by the Office of the Provost and Safety and Transportation and
appears below. Students with disabilities impacting mobility should
discuss with their instructor the approved accommodations for
emergency situations and additional options. Faculty must include
information related to emergency response in their syllabi (see
http://www.missouristate.edu/provost/syllabi.htm). For more
information contact Safety and Transportation (417-836-5509) or
consult the Emergency Quick Reference Guide and Campus Emergency
Response Plan.
http://www.missouristate.edu/provost/syllabi.htmEmergency Quick
Reference GuideCampus Emergency Response Plan. 54