MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS’
PROGRAMS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE
MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2019, 10:30 A.M.
ROBERT W. PLASTER STUDENT UNION, BALLROOM EAST
Present - Ms. Carol Silvey, Committee Chair
Ms. Amelia Counts, Committee Member
Mr. Craig Frazier, Committee Member
Mr. Gabriel Gore, Committee Member
Ms. Beverly Miller Keltner, Committee Member
Mr. William Miller, Committee Member
Mr. Kendall Seal, Committee Member
Mr. Gregory Spears, Committee Member
Ms. Carrie Tergin, Committee Member
Also Present - Mr. Clifton M. Smart III, President, Missouri State University
Dr. Jim Baker, Vice President for Research and Economic Development and International
Programs
Ms. Denise Baumann, Associate Director, Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services
Ms. Nechell Bonds, Director of Admissions
Ms. Donna Christian, Director, Internal Audit and Risk Management
Dr. Rachelle Darabi, Associate Provost for Student Development and Public Affairs
Mr. Ryan DeBoef, Chief of Staff and Assistant to the President for Governmental Relations
Ms. Rachael Dockery, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
Dr. Frank Einhellig, Provost
Ms. Tamara Few, Director of Human Resources
Mr. Steve Foucart, Chief Financial Officer
Dr. Tammy Jahnke, Dean, College of Natural and Applied Sciences
Dr. Dennis Lancaster, Dean of Academic Affairs, West Plains Campus
Dr. Shirley Lawler, Chancellor, West Plains Campus
Dr. Julie Masterson, Dean, Graduate College
Dr. Victor Matthews, Dean, College of Humanities and Public Affairs
Dr. David Meinert, Dean, College of Business
Dr. Juan Meraz, Assistant Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion
Ms. Shirley Mitchell, Senior Accountant-Analyst, Provost Office
Mr. Matt Morris, Vice President for Administrative Services
Mr. Jeff Morrissey, Chief Information Officer
Ms. Andrea Mostyn, Direct of University Communications
Mr. Wes Pratt, Chief Diversity Officer and Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion
Mr. Gregory Rainwater, Budget and Financial Manager, Provost Office
Mr. Scott Schneider, Director, Business and Support Services, West Plains Campus
Ms. Suzanne Shaw, Vice President for Marketing and Communication
Dr. Dee Siscoe, Vice President for Student Affairs
Dr. Michele Smith, Assistant Vice President Student Affairs, Multicultural Services
Ms. Kristan Gochenauer, Secretary to the Board of Governors
1. Roll Call – Ms. Carol Silvey, Committee Chair, called the Programs and Planning Committee meeting to order at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 22, 2019, on the Missouri State University campus.
2. Approval of Minutes – Ms. Silvey mentioned that the first item of business was the approval of the minutes from the December 13, 2018, meeting. Mr. Craig Frazier so moved, receiving a second from Ms. Amelia Counts.
Motion passed unanimously.
3. Planning and Strategies for New or Expanding Academic Programs – Dr. Frank Einhellig,
Provost, presented on the future of professional doctorates on the Springfield campus.
He provided insight on professional doctorates and discussed the change in the higher
education statute in 2018 that removed prohibitive language allowing for professional
doctorates. He then gave an overview of the process that the University has to follow
and the strategy the University should use when planning future programs. The Board
is supportive of Dr. Einhellig and Dr. Julie Masterson, Dean of the Graduate College,
working with a team of faculty on a plan to look at opportunities over the next 10
to 15 years.
Dr. Dennis Lancaster, Dean of Academic Affairs on the West Plains campus, then presented on strategies and meeting workforce needs on the West Plains campus. He shared five strategic steps necessary to grow and meet needs which include 1) building a foundation; 2) listening to industry and business leaders; 3) establishing authentic partnerships; 4) apprenticeships; and 5) sustainability. Moving forward, they will continue looking at education pathways and options to grow programs.
4. Adjournment – Ms. Silvey adjourned the Programs and Planning Committee meeting
at 11:35 a.m. on the motion of Ms. Beverly Miller Keltner, the second of Ms. Carrie
Tergin, and the unanimous approval of the committee.
Kristan Gochenauer
Secretary to the Board