MSSU Presidentialsearch-Booklet-2020

TABLE OF CONTENTS

4 12 ABOUT MSSU JOPLIN, MISSOURI

6 14 ACADEMICS THE PRESIDENT

8 17 ATHLETICS PRIORITIES AND CHALLENGES

9 18 STUDENT SUCCESS STORIES EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

10 19 UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS

2 MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY 3 ABOUT MSSU

SUMMARY Missouri Southern State University (MSSU), is a four-year public university located in Joplin, Missouri. Focused on its mission of “educating and graduating knowledgeable, responsible, and successful global citizens,” MSSU will welcome a President who thrives on academic success and achievement; embraces the energy of community, change and innovation; values diversity and inclusion; and is committed to the notion that MSSU’s students must be given the opportunity to explore the knowledge and acquire the skills relevant to a complex and changing world.

ABOUT MSSU Missouri Southern State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Located in Joplin, Missouri, along historic Route 66, the University is within minutes of some of the greatest scenery and waterways in the nation.

Missouri Southern serves nearly 6,000 students in 140 academic programs and more than 50 certificate programs. MSSU’s outstanding NCAA Division II athletic programs, award-winning themed semesters, fun student activities and enriching cultural events in theatre, art, music and film create an engaging learning environment for our students and citizens of the region. MSSU graduates work in their communities every day as leaders, entrepreneurs, artists, teachers and

4 MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY VISION MISSION VALUES Missouri Southern We believe in: State University Missouri Southern will be a leader in offering Service relevant undergraduate State University and graduate programs that will educate Integrity fulfill the educational needs and graduate of each student. Respect To attain our vision, we will: knowledgeable, Transparency responsible, Be the University of Choice for successful Global Perspectives Students, Faculty and Staff global citizens. Create Transformative Community Experiences through Innovative Programs Responsibility and Accountability Promote our Culture of Excellence Diversity and Inclusion Engage in High-quality Broad-based Learning Scholarly Activities Grow and Thrive

GOAL #1: ATTAINMENT Strategically grow enrollment and increase student attainment through graduation

GOAL #2: AFFORDABILITY Provide infrastructure, services and programs to meet workforce demand in a high-quality and affordable manner

GOAL #3: QUALITY Continue to develop multiple pathways for student attainment of valuable and relevant credentials

GOAL #4: RESEARCH & INNOVATION Strengthen research and engage in high-quality scholarly activities

GOAL #5: INVESTMENT, ADVOCACY & PARTNERSHIPS Increase the university’s regional, national and global impact by partnering with and serving as a resource for industry and communities

MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY 5 ACADEMICS

Missouri Southern State University is a state-supported, MSSU comprehensive university offering 140 academic programs and more than 50 certificate programs FAST FACTS leading to undergraduate and graduate degrees. Central to our mission is a strong commitment to Founded in: international education, liberal arts, professional and pre-professional programs, and the complementary 1937 relationship that must exist among them to prepare individuals for success in careers and distance learning. Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,475 Missouri Southern offers a variety of associate, Graduate Enrollment: bachelor’s and graduate degrees. 129 For a complete listing, visit mssu.edu/academics. Class Size Under 30: 81% of classes

First-Generation College Students: COLLEGES AT MSSU 51% College of Arts & Sciences Student to Faculty Ratio: College of Business 19:1 College of Education College of Health Sciences Minority Enrollment: 27% Law Enforcement Academy Gender Enrollment: Show-Me Gold Officer Training Program Male – 39% | Female – 61%

Financial Aid: 95% of first-time, full-time students received Financial Aid

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School Colors: GREEN & GOLD

6 MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY DISTANCE LEARNING Missouri Southern State University believes education is the continuous process of building skills and knowledge throughout one’s life. The Department of Distance Learning strives to provide all participants with high-quality educational opportunities anytime, anywhere, by e-Learning delivery methodologies.

HONORS PROGRAM The MSSU Honors Program encourages academic excellence by providing special opportunities and challenges for exceptional students. Entrance into the program is selective, allowing MSSU to place academically advanced students with Honors-oriented professors in small focused classes. Honors students follow a stricter graduation plan – they are required to maintain a specific GPA, travel abroad, engage with the community through service, and complete certain courses.

INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Missouri Southern has been a leader in developing globally-focused programs and curriculum since 1995. Each year, MSSU picks a culturally-themed semester to guide the focus of their events, programs and speakers. This strategic system has allowed them to connect students to unique communities, languages and points of view. Many MSSU students travel and study abroad through one of our comprehensive programs or internships.

LION PRIDE TUITION DISCOUNT Missouri Southern’s Lion Pride Tuition Discount offers in-state tuition to every state touching Missouri: Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Illinois, Iowa, Tennessee, Kentucky, Nebraska, and all counties in Texas. It also includes Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands.

YOURS TO LOSE ADVANCED MEDICAL SCHOOL ACCEPTANCE PROGRAM Missouri Southern has partnered with the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences to develop the Yours to Lose – Advanced Medical School Acceptance Program. Students accepted into the program will be admitted to KCU’s new Joplin campus at the same time they are accepted to Missouri Southern. This exclusive partnership creates a seamless transition into medical school through an accelerated, three-year program.

After receiving their bachelor’s degree in biology, students will then transition to KCU-Joplin to finish their degree without being required to take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT).

MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY 7 ATHLETICS

Missouri Southern is a member of the MIAA Athletic Division of the NCAA and has won numerous conference championships. The mission of the MSSU athletics department is to empower the student-athlete with the confidence and ability to succeed. MSSU feels that the most important responsibility is to assist student-athletes in reaching their highest potential as they strive for excellence academically, athletically, and socially within a diverse and challenging society

8 MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT SUCCESS STORIES

Missouri Southern State University has awarded degrees to over 35,000 students since its founding in 1937. Here are just a few of the many success stories of Lion Alumni.

• Autumn Palmer – Chemistry Teacher in Carthage, Missouri (Senior High School)

• Bryan Larson – Vice President of Risk Management, Leggett & Platt Inc.

• Carrington Harrison – Host of “The Drive,” 610 Sports Radio in Kansas City

• Esdra Lamy – Vice President of Worldwide Television Distribution & Sales, Warner Brothers

• Jeff Speakman – Actor & Martial Arts Expert, Owner of Kempo Karate 5.0 in Las Vegas

• Jessica Tallman – Chiropractor, Kansas City

• Keifer Thompson – Professional Musician, Thompson Square

• Mike Moore – Executive VP, Walmart Supercenters

• Rob Lundien – Counselor, Park Hill High School in Kansas City

• Vicky Mieseler – Chief Administrative Officer, Ozark Center

• Allen Barbre - Former offensive lineman for the Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks, Miami Dolphins and Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League

• Janet L. Kavandi - NASA astronaut

• Ron Richard - Former Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives, and Missouri Senate President Pro Tem

• Rod Smith - Wide receiver for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League, 1995–2008.

• James Thrash - Wide receiver for the Washington Redskins, and Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League.

• Dennis Weaver - Actor. He is best known for his television roles in “Gunsmoke” and McCloud as well as the early Steven Spielberg thriller “Duel.”

MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY 9 UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP

PRESIDENT

DR. ALAN D. MARBLE

Dr. Marble is the fifth president of Missouri Southern State University. After serving for nearly a full year as Missouri Southern’s interim president, he was named president by the MSSU Board of Governors on June 3, 2014. President Marble is retiring on June 30, 2020.

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

DR. BRAD HODSON

Dr. Brad Hodson serves as the Executive Vice President of MSSU, having been appointed February 2015. He also serves as the Executive Director of the Missouri Southern Foundation. Dr. Hodson earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Finance from Missouri Southern State University in 1991. He earned a master’s in Business Administration degree from Pittsburg State University in 1993 and a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2005.

PROVOST & VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

DR. PAULA CARSON

Dr. Paula Carson serves as the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs. She began her appointment in July 2015. She graduated from Loyola University of the South in New Orleans, La., with a bachelor’s in Business Administration in 1987. She received her master’s in Business Administration in 1988 from Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss., and her Ph.D. in Management in 1992 from Louisiana State University.

10 MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS & ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT

MR. DARREN FULLERTON

Mr. Darren Fullerton serves as the Vice President for Student Affairs. He joined the University in October 1999. He was appointed Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management in 2010. He previously served as the University’s Director of Student Life. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Missouri Southern State University and a M.Ed. from the University of Arkansas.

VICE PRESIDENT FOR BUSINESS AFFAIRS

MR. ROB YUST

Mr. Robert Yust serves as the Vice President for Business Affairs. He has served in this capacity since September 1, 2007. He holds a C.P.A. certificate and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Accounting and an Associate of Science in Computer Programming from Missouri Southern State College in 1981.

DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

MR. JARED BRUGGEMAN

Mr. Jared Bruggeman serves as the Director of Athletics. He became the Director of Athletics at MSSU in June 2009. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Natural Science and a Bachelor of Science in Education, with an emphasis in Physics, from the University of North Dakota; and a Master’s of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of North Dakota.

MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY 11 JOPLIN, MISSOURI

Joplin, located in southern Jasper County and northern Newton County in the southwestern corner of Missouri, is the largest city in Jasper County and has a city population of more than 52,000 people. Joplin enjoys the community lifestyle often associated with a smaller town but also the amenities of a city that serves more than 250,000 people every day with jobs, medical care, education, retail and entertainment. The 400,000 people within a 40-mile radius makes Joplin the state’s 4th largest metropolitan area. It is routinely touted as one of the best and most affordable places in the United States to live, work and raise a family. From commerce and manufacturing, education and culture, healthcare and recreation, to sporting events and transportation, the Joplin region is a 5,000-square-mile growing area in the heart of the U.S with one of the lowest housing costs in the nation.

Medical care is strong in the region with two major regional medical centers based in Joplin and numerous community hospitals serving the nearby cities and towns. With major medical centers, there are treatment options for the majority of medical conditions. There is also a strong network of family physicians. Health care options also include numerous mental health options and physical therapy services. Missouri Southern supports health care training for the region from dental hygiene to respiratory therapy to nursing.

Parks, indoor and outdoor sports, and entertainment characterize the Joplin region’s quality of life. With a temperate four-season climate, there is plenty of opportunity to enjoy the outdoors: From community parks, to walking and biking trails, to floating down one of the many area Ozark streams. But it’s not just about the outdoors. The area is home to an eclectic blend of entertainment venues and festivals in nearly every community that make up the Joplin region. Shoppers and diners delight in the variety of shops and eateries offered throughout the region. Art galleries, museums and concerts add to the year-round quality of living in the area.

Things to Do in Joplin: • George Washington Carver National Monument • Grand Falls • Joplin Museum Complex • Connect2Culture • George A. Spiva Center for the Art • Pro Musica

12 MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY 13 THE PRESIDENT

Missouri Southern’s next president must be a proven leader and strategic thinker. The President must have clear goals and objectives in mind, and know how to create a culture of productivity and accountability that drives results in a complex environment. He or she must have both financial/organizational acumen and a long-term vision for academic excellence.

The next president will lead with humility while exhibiting the confidence and courage to take MSSU’s fundraising endeavors to the next level. He or she must be decisive with a collaborative personality that can help unite the students, faculty and staff to build an even stronger sense of community within the region and state. This leader will bring infectious energy to the institution and passionately and articulately convey the University’s path to continued and greater success.

This person needs to successfully balance the responsibilities of being a leader on campus and an ambassador to the community. The President is the primary representative for the University when dealing with the local, regional, state, and national leaders and legislators. The President is responsible for the University’s political and lobbyist relations.

14 MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting to the Board of Governors, the president’s role at Missouri Southern State University encompasses a broad set of academic, business and operational responsibilities, including but not limited to the following:

• Serving as the highest-ranking University official with responsibility for the University’s strategic direction and operational effectiveness with full financial accountability;

• Providing inspiring leadership and leveraging core values to create a positive, high-performance culture;

• Pursuing the highest academic standards and accreditation, delivering quality educational programs and services, and achieving excellence in student success;

• Leading strategic planning to define and deliver comprehensive academic and financial objectives with clear accountability and measurement;

• Setting a constructive and optimistic tone internally and externally, effectively navigating the organization, executing change where needed and positively impacting the University culture;

• Building meaningful relationships with key constituencies including faculty, students, alumni, staff, the Board of Governors and members of the local, state, national and international communities served by Missouri Southern State University;

• Raising transformational gifts and driving advancement for the University;

• Supporting athletics and the arts;

• Enhancing the overall brand of the University.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Missouri Southern State University recognizes that there are many forms of preparation for the presidency. Thus, the University is prepared to evaluate candidates who have traditional academic credentials and experiences, as well as candidates who have prepared for this opportunity through leadership in other professions.

ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS: • A talented and recognized servant-leader with knowledge and passion for higher education;

• A steadfast commitment to the development of faculty, staff and students, and a proven track record of inspiring people and organizations through principled leadership;

• A leader who excels in developing and articulating a compelling vision and executable plan for all University stakeholders in and outside of the academic community;

MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY 15 ... CONTINUTED ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS: • Expertise in assessing institutional strengths, opportunities, threats and weaknesses, and using solid analytical skills and exceptional financial acumen to assist in the development and execution of a strategic plan and ongoing operations;

• A proven track record of leadership within a complex environment blending strategic and operational capabilities;

• An understanding of important trends and issues affecting higher education;

• The ability and commitment to apply creativity and innovation to deliver high quality education that is accessible and affordable;

• Recognized as a builder of trust among all constituents;

• A commitment to equal opportunity and access and to the important role that diversity must play in educational institutions;

• An operating style and professionalism that enables the academic community to flourish;

• An earned doctorate or advanced degree preferred; however, candidates with the appropriate combination of education and professional experience will also be considered.

OTHER DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES INCLUDE: • Excellence in collaboration and relationship-building with all constituencies, including faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors, community members and state leaders;

• Strong executive presence and management skills with a clear track record of success;

• Proven ability to develop and lead high-performance teams;

• Serving as a role model for all constituents and stakeholders;

• Trusted leadership with sound judgment and decision-making capability; able to handle pressure and manage difficult, complex challenges with calm professionalism;

• Ability to immediately establish credibility and respect as a leader, possessing outstanding communication and interpersonal skills;

• Commitment to teamwork, team building, providing partnerships and involvement in decision- making; a commitment to shared governance and decision-making.

16 MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY PRIORITIES & CHALLENGES

VALIDATE AND FOCUS THE STRATEGIC VISION OF THE UNIVERSITY The next president must validate and advance MSSU’s key institutional priorities to the next level of excellence while also engaging in strategic visioning for the growth and sustainability of the institution.

ENHANCE ENROLLMENT AND ENSURE STUDENT SUCCESS The lifeblood of every university is its students. A new president must strengthen enrollment efforts by optimizing student recruitment including digital marketing. In addition, retention should be enhanced, ensuring student success through a positive student experience from initial application through graduation and beyond. This includes financial aid assistance, academic counseling and career planning.

STRENGTHEN THE MSSU BRAND The next president should build a broad public awareness of the University’s historic and expanding role of regional and national service. She or he will focus on community engagement, developmental fundraising and academic expansion in growing markets.

ENSURE ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS In an era of rapidly changing higher-education dynamics, our university must remain agile. The next president must set the tone in establishing a high-performance culture for the University faculty and staff professionals where fluid change is normal, and all professionals are accountable for organizational effectiveness. This involves constantly adopting best practices, ensuring robust performance management, and adhering to core values throughout the organization.

MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY 17 EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

COMPENSATION The compensation package will be competitive and market-based. It will correspond to the experience level and qualifications of the candidate. A full range of employee benefits is offered, including relocation assistance.

www.mssu.edu/business-affairs/human-resources/benefits.php

NON-DISCRIMINATION/EEO STATEMENTS The Non-Discrimination/EEO Statements for Missouri Southern State University can be found by visiting the link below.

www.mssu.edu/business-affairs/human-resources/eeo-website-statement-9-2018-rev.pdf

18 MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY APPLICATION PROCESS

EFL Associates (https://eflassociates.cbiz.com), an executive search firm, is assisting MSSU with its search for this important leadership position. All calls and inquiries should be made through the search firm. Nominations and applications will be held in strict confidence and candidates will remain confidential until the final stageof the search, at which time the express permission of finalists will be obtained before making their candidacy public.

Applications should include: • A letter of introduction outlining the applicant’s background and qualifications for the position. This letter should specifically address the leadership attributes and professional competencies for this position.

• Curriculum vitae/résumé.

• Contact information (e-mail addresses are required) for five professional references, at least one of which is a person who has reported directly to you, a second who is a colleague, and a third who is an individual to whom the applicant has reported directly. Please note that references will not be contacted until further in the search process with prior approval by the applicant.

Please note: • All candidate materials should be submitted electronically as PDF documents through the following website: http://eflassociates.peopleadmin.com/postings/1310

• The application deadline is March 15, 2020.

• The preferred start date is July 2020, but is negotiable.

CONFIDENTIAL INQUIRIES CAN BE DIRECTED TO:

Stephen Waldron, JD Vice President & Managing Director, Higher Education Practice 816-945-5423 (direct) | Email: [email protected]

Ms. Michelle Peterson Senior Recruiter, Higher Education Practice 816-945-5404 (direct) | Email: [email protected]

NOMINATIONS & APPLICATION QUESTIONS CAN BE DIRECTED TO:

Ms. Angela Lilje Practice & Project Manager, Higher Education Practice 816-945-5410 (direct) | Email: [email protected]

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