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GOGRIFFONS.COM The Mid-America Degrees Offered at MWSU Master’s Degree Programs Intercollegiate Athletics Association, Certificate Program Masters of Applied Science a 11-member • Health Information Technology • Legal Assistant Options: Chemistry, Human Factors and Usabilty conference of Testing, Information Technology Management, Associate of Applied Science NCAA Division Engineering Technology Management and Forensic • Health Information Technology • Manufacturing Engineering Technology II institutions in • Physical Therapist Assistant Investigations Missouri and Kansas, was first organized in Associate of Science Masters of Applied Science in Assessment 1912 as the Missouri • Criminal Justice • Business Options: Learning Improvement, Writing, Autism Intercollegiate Athletic Association. • Legal Assistant Spectrum Disorders, TESOL Bachelor of Science Over the past 98 years, the MIAA has gained the Masters of Applied Arts in Integrated Media reputation of being one of the top NCAA Division II • Biochemistry & Molecular Biology • Biology Options: Convergent Media and Integrated Media conferences in the nation. MIAA student-athletes have • Biotechnology • Chemistry won 1 NCAA team championships and, since 1964, • Computer Information Systems • Computer Science • Construction Engineering Technology • Criminal Justice Masters of Applied Arts in Written Communication 159 individual national titles. The MIAA currently • Economics • History Options: Technical Communication and Writing conducts championships in eight sports for men and • Electronics/Computer Engineering Technology • Natural Science/Biology Studies nine for women. • Electronics Engineering Technology • Mathematics • Medical Technology • Natural Science/Chemistry For the men, champions are crowned in football, cross • Music • Psychology Masters of Science in Nursing, Healthcare country, basketball, indoor and outdoor track & field, • Physical Education • Recreation Sports Management Leadership baseball, tennis and golf. The women compete for titles • Early Childhood Education • Speech Communication in volleyball, cross country, soccer, basketball, indoor and • Video and Theatre • Wildlife and Conservation Management Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders outdoor track & field, softball, golf and tennis. • Health Informatics • Mnufacturing Engineering Technology • Nursing • Political Science Graduate Certificate in Forensic Investigations The current membership of the MIAA is at 12 schools, with • Social Work • Sociology Graduate Certificate in TESOL the departure of Missouri-St. Louis in 1996 and Missouri- • Elementary Education • Convergent Media Graduate Certificate in the Teaching of Writing Rolla in 2005, the forfeiture of membership by Lincoln in Bachelor of Arts 1999, the addition of Fort Hays State University in 2006, • Art • English the departure of the University of Nebraska-Omaha in • French • History GENERAL INFORMATION 2011, and the re-joining of Lincoln in 2010. • Music • Government and Public Affairs Name: Missouri Western State University On July 29, 2010, the MIAA CEO Council voted to extend • Psychology • Spanish • Speech Communication • Philosphy Website: www.gogriffons.com invitations to the University of Central Oklahoma and • Political Science Northeastern State University (Okla.) to join the league, Address: 4525 Downs Drive and on September 24, 2010, it voted to extend invitations Bachelor of Fine Arts St. Joseph, Mo. 64507 to the University of Nebraska-Kearney and Lindenwood • Dgital Animation • Graphic Design Founded: 1915 • Studio University to become the 15th and 16th conference Undergraduate Enrollment: 6,296 institutions, beginning in 2012-13. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Nickname: Griffons • Accounting • Finance School Joined MIAA • Management • Marketing Colors: Black and Gold University of Central Missouri ................................. 1912 Mascot: Max the Griffon Emporia State University ........................................ 1991 Bachelor of Science in Education Fort Hays State University ...................................... 2006 • Art • Natural Science in Biology Home Field: Spring Sports Complex Baseball Field Lincoln University .................................................. 2010 • English • French (600) • Music • Spanish Missouri Southern State University .......................... 1989 • Mathematics • Speech and Theatre Affiliation: NCAA Division II Missouri Western State University ........................... 1989 • Physical Education Conference: Mid-America Intercollegiate Northwest Missouri State University ........................ 1912 Pittsburg State University ....................................... 1989 Athletic Association Minors MISSOURI WESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY STATE WESTERN MISSOURI Southwest Baptist University .................................. 1986 • Childhood Studies • Elementary Music Education President: Dr. Robert A. Vartabedian • Geography • International Studies Truman State University ......................................... 1912 Athletics Director: Kurt McGuffin Washburn University .............................................. 1989 • Humanities • Military Science • Musical Theatre • Physics Athletics Dept. Phone: (816) 271-4481 Academics Missouri Western State University is a learning community focused on students as individuals and as members of society. Missouri Western State University Western offers students at all stages of life the opportunity to achieve excellence in the classroom and beyond, especially Department of Athletics through applied learning, as they prepare to be leaders in their work and in their communities. As a leader itself, Western is committed to the educational, economic, cultural, and social development of the people and the region that it serves through 4525 Downs Drive applied research and professional and voluntary service. St. Joseph, MO 64507 Western offers over 100 majors and 41 minors through its College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of Professional Studies, Steven L. Craig School of Business, and School of Graduate Studies. The undergraduate enrollment is 6,010 and the average class size is 25. Western has a graduate enrollemnt of 124. Western became a university in 2005 and has been growing ever since. Western operates on a semester system. Fifteen credit hours is a normal class load and a minimum of 124 credit hours are required to complete a bachelor’s degree. Missouri Western State University Points of Pride • Missouri residents comprise 92% of the university’s students, and about 4,500 of the total enrollment are from the 10-county region. • Western offers opportunities for applied learning not always found in other colleges and universities. Last year, 3,353 students participated in applied learning opportunities through internships, practicums, research projects, study away, or service learning. • Last year, 881 area high school students enrolled in dual credit courses. • Western is engaged in several community partnerships, including the Institute for Industrial and Applied Life Sciences, Another Smart Move initiative, Northwest Missouri Regional Healthcare Workforce Development Group, and many with the St. Joseph School District. • The Western Institute serves as an valuable resource coordinating the continuing education programs and conference and meeting facilities. Last year, the Institute hosted more than 28,670 visitors across the country for conferences. • Last year, more than 7,300 elementary and secondary students participated in camps, workshops and competitions on campus. • Students have high-speed internet ports in every residence hall room and access to computer labs 24 hours a day. Western is an equal opportunity institution @gogriffons Missouri Western gogriffs2541 Griffon Athletics Baseball Recruiting 2012.indd 1 2/7/12 3:34 PM Head Coach - Charles “Buzz” Verduzco (13th Season) THE VERDUZCO FILE YEAR-BY-YEAR FACILITIES Overall Record: 328-278 - MIAA Record: 220-184 2000 - 21-31, 13-18 MIAA 2001 - 21-23, 12-18 MIAA Facilities Charles “Buzz” Verduzco begins his 13th season at the helm of the Missouri Western In 2006 the Griffons qualified for its first ever appearance in the NCAA Division II national tournament in school history baseball team in 2012. In 2011 the Griffons finished with an overall record of 26-25 under Verduzco. “Buzz” led the Griffons to a 31-25 overall record, marking the third straight season under Verduzco 2002 - 25-20, 15-16 MIAA Facilities play an important role in helping today’s student-athletes enjoy their and a 24-19 record in MIAA play. The Griffons finished in fifth place in the MIAA, that the Griffons had won 30 or more games. The Griffons were the No. 6 seed in the Central Region. The highlight 2003 - 29-22, 16-14 MIAA collegiate experience and in developing their potential to its fullest. Coupled clinching its fifth MIAA Tournament appearance under Verduzco. Western placed seven players on the honorable for Western at the national tournament was a 16-8 win over MIAA rival Central Missouri State. In 2006, the Griffons 2004 - 33-18, 17-14 MIAA with the exceptional fan support the program receives from the community of mention All-MIAA team. (Nick Jurado, P; Brandon Simmons, SP; Tony Loeffler, C; Spencer Shockley, 1B; Ian Atkinson, finished the season at 21-9 in the MIAA and were the No. 3 seed in the MIAA Postseason Tournament. St. Joseph, the game atmosphere at Missouri Western is as exciting as anywhere 2B; Jason Solma, SS; Isaac Rome, DH) 2005 - 33-22, 21-10 MIAA