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Civic Institutional Matrix Assessing Assets and Gaps in a Civic-Minded Institution

Part Two:

Assessment of 2008 Service and Community

Outreach by Academic College

Prepared by Sarah E. Nyquist

Spring 2013

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Table of Contents Project Objectives and Observations ...................................................... 2

Definitions of Terms ................................................................................ 3

College of Arts and Letters ...................................................................... 4

College of Business Administration ....................................................... 11

College of Education ............................................................................. 21

College of Health and Human Services ................................................. 20

College of Humanities and Public Affairs .............................................. 29

College of Natural and Applied Science ................................................ 35

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Project Objectives and Observations The Office of Citizenship and Service-Learning and the Provost’s Ad-Hoc Committee on

Democracy Engagement are conducting a three-part report to assess Missouri State University’s

Civic Footprint. The three parts of the report are as follows:

Part one: Assessment of 2008 General Education, Undergraduate and Graduate Program

Curriculum by Academic College

Part two: Assessment of 2008 Service and Community Outreach by Academic College

Part three: Assessment of 2008 Student Success Rates by Academic College

Research for part two of this report was conducted by Sarah Nyquist, graduate student in the

Student Affairs in Higher Education (SAHE) program, for a practicum project within the SAHE

curriculum during the 2013 spring semester. Katherine Nordyke, Director of Citizenship

Service-Learning for Missouri State, served as the practicum supervisor for this project.

The purpose of part two of this report is to address the civic ethos, literacy, inquiry, and action

of each of the service and community outreach on the Missouri State University campus and

ultimately to help Missouri State improve its programs to reflect that of a civic-minded

institution. It is important to note that the data used to assess these four areas were from the

2008 annual report for service and community outreach conducted on the Missouri State

campus. Therefore, findings in this research may not accurately reflect the current civic ethos,

literacy, inquiry, and action of the service and community outreach efforts on campus.

As a whole, findings of part two of this report show that many academic departments are

addressing elements of civic ethos, literacy, inquiry, and action in their service and community

outreach efforts. However, there is variation between service completed by faculty and service

completed by students within those departments. Assessment is needed in order to accurately

measure the amount of student and faculty service and community outreach and whether that

service contributes to Missouri State being a civic-minded institution.

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Definitions of Terms The purpose of this report is to assess the civic ethos, literacy, inquiry, and action of the service

and community outreach on the Missouri State University campus. It is important to

understand the definitions of each of these terms in their relation to civic-minded institutions.

CIVIC ETHOS governing campus life

The infusion of democratic values into the customs and habits of everyday practices,

structures, and interactions; the defining character of the institution and those in it that

emphasizes open-mindedness, civility, individual worth, ethical behaviors, and concern

for the well-being of others; a spirit of public-mindedness which influences the goals of

the institution and its engagement with local and global communities.

CIVIC LITERACY as a goal for every student

The cultivation of foundational knowledge regarding fundamental principles and

debates about democracy expressed over time, both within the United States and in

other countries; familiarity with several key historical struggles, campaigns, and social

movements undertaken to achieve the full promise of democracy; the ability to think

critically about complex issues and to seek and evaluate information about issues that

have public consequences.

CIVIC INQUIRY integrated within the majors and general education

The practice of inquiring about the civic dimensions and public consequences of a

subject of study; the exploration of the impact of choices on different constituencies

and entities, including the planet; the deliberate consideration of differing points of

views; the ability to describe and analyze civic intellectual debates within one’s major or

area of study.

CIVIC ACTION as a lifelong practice

The capacity and commitment to participate both constructively with diverse individuals

and work collectively to address common problems; the practice of working in a

pluralistic society and world to improve the quality of people’s lives and the

sustainability of the planet; the ability to analyze systems in order to plan and engage in

public action; the moral and political courage to take risks leading to achievement of a

greater public good.

Reference:

A Crucible Moment: College Learning and Democracy’s Future

A Call to Action and Report from The National Task Force on Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement

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College of Arts and Letters Overview

Civic Ethos The college has made it a goal to be the campus leader in revisions of IDS 110, living/learning

communities, and integration of public affairs throughout the curriculum. The college would like to support international education efforts, including innovative

integration of language studies, area studies, study away, and international faculty/students.

Civic Literacy The 2008 report does not list data that pertain to this area.

Civic Inquiry The 2008 report does not list data that pertain to this area.

Civic Action The 2008 report does not list data that pertain to this area.

Art and Design

Faculty

Civic Ethos o Sign translation by Dr. Follensbee encourages cross cultural communication.

Civic Literacy o The 2008 report does not list data that pertain to this area.

Civic Inquiry o Judith Fowler is part of the NAAS Women’s Caucus and issues group, “Caucus on the

Spiritual in Art Education.” o Judith Fowler provides information to graduate students for research.

Civic Action o Dr. Follensbee’s sign translation in Guatemala assisted international students and

faculty in a poor area to communicate cross culturally o Collaboration exists between the photography area and the Kitchen community group,

which includes artwork donation to The Medical Missions Art for the Children auction. o The annual Missouri Hotel portrait project creates color photographs of families and

individuals living in a local homeless shelter.

Students

Civic Ethos o The 2008 report does not list data that pertain to this area.


Civic Inquiry o The 2008 report does not list data that pertain to this area.

Civic Action

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o The annual Missouri Hotel portrait project creates color photographs of families and individuals living in a local homeless shelter.

Observations

Faculty efforts are strong in this department, but there was no information provided about civic literacy. Also, information regarding student participation in outreach and service is limited in all areas except civic action. Student assessment is lacking.

Communication

Faculty

Civic Ethos o Victim-Offender Mediation (VOM) programs expand efforts toward restorative justice

by holding offenders directly accountable for their actions. o VOM programs have potential to reduce recidivism and progression to more serious

crimes.

Civic Literacy o Annual COM Alumni/Student Networking Luncheon brings together alumni and current

students for professional networking.


Civic Action o Trainings provided by the CDR include full civic and family mediation training;

restorative justice and mediation training; parent coordination training; and victim-offender training.

o The CDR has ongoing partnerships with 26th Circuit Court, Juvenile VOM program; Greene County Prosecutor’s Office, Adult VOM program; and Family Court, Common Ground program

o The CDR implemented Missouri’s first Adult Victim-Offender Mediation program

Students



Civic Inquiry o PRSSA student organization hosts a one-day PR conference at University Plaza that

brings students and professionals together to discuss current issues in public relations.

Civic Action o The 2008 report does not list data that pertain to this area.

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Observations

Faculty efforts are strong in this department, but there was no information provided about civic inquiry. Also, information regarding student participation in outreach and service is limited in all areas except civic inquiry. Student assessment is lacking.

English

Faculty

Civic Ethos o The National Writing Project improves writing in public school and higher education. o The Community Advisory Council helps the department foster strong community

connections. o This department has continuously supported the Language Arts Department (LAD) of

southwest Missouri for 30 years. o The Moon City Press (MCP) revenue will contribute to sustaining ongoing community

partnerships.


Civic Inquiry o MCP developed a mission statement to include ongoing opportunities for student-

faculty collaboration in research, writing, scholarly editing, and book publishing. o Mara Cohen Ioannides and Rachel Gholson submitted grant proposals in 2008 to

continue research on the Jews in the Ozarks. o Keri Franklin receives research grants to study the effectiveness of MWPN/DESE literacy

academies and the impact of high school reading classes on students’ reading levels and perceptions of reading.

Civic Action o As part of the Ozark Writing Project, faculty attends an all-day “Judging Day” for the LAD

Fair Writing Contest. o Faculty participates in the LAD/Writer’s Hall of Fame Young Writers’ Workshop. o Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) faculty reach out to public and

private schools, community organizations, and local colleges and universities. o The English Department hosted the Children’s Literary Festival of the Ozarks for the first

time in 2008 for 3,000 public school children to hear renowned children’s authors read on campus.

o Springfield Literary Society Groups are sponsored by the English department, and while group leaders are from the university, group members are solely from the community.

o Christina Biava received a Fulbright Scholarship in 2008 to teach in Honduras, hosted by the National Pedagogical University.

Students


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Civic Literacy o The Moon City Press (MCP) developed a mission statement to include ongoing

opportunities for student-faculty collaboration in research, writing, scholarly editing, and book publishing.


Civic Action o As part of the Ozark Writing Project, students attend an all-day “Judging Day” for the

LAD Fair Writing Contest. o TESOL graduate and undergraduate students reach out to public and private schools,

community organizations, and local colleges and universities.

Observations Faculty efforts are strong in this department, but there was no information provided about civic literacy. Also, information regarding student participation in outreach and service is limited in civic ethos and inquiry. Student assessment is lacking.

Media, Journalism, and Film

Faculty

Civic Ethos o Mark Biggs travels to Jefferson City, MO to encourage filmmaking in Missouri.



Civic Action o Dr. Karen Buzzard was asked to serve as an expert witness in an Anti-trust trial on media

ratings due to research expertise. o Faculty members give talks to local community organizations, such as Springfield

Community Arts Association. o Dr. Tim White speaks to grade school children about anime. o Jamie Bihlmeyer serves as videographer to the Springfield Symphony. o The department hosts annual high school journalism write-offs for students.

Students




Civic Action

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o The 2008 report does not list data that pertain to this area.

Observations

Service and community outreach are limited in this department, for both faculty and students. Faculty is relatively strong in civic action, but is weak in civic ethos, literacy, and inquiry. There was no data provided about student service and community outreach. Student assessment is lacking.

Modern and Classical Languages

Faculty

Civic Ethos o Service-learning supports university-community relations.


Civic Inquiry o Service-learning components are attached to all MCL courses above the 200-level.

Civic Action o This department participates in Hispanic outreach organizations like HALO.

Students

Civic Ethos o Service-learning supports university-community relations.


Civic Inquiry o Service-learning components are attached to all MCL courses above the 200-level.


Observations

Service and community outreach are limited in this department, for both faculty and students. Faculty and student actions exhibit civic ethos and action, but are weak in civic literacy and inquiry. Student assessment is lacking.

Music

Faculty


Civic Literacy

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Civic Action o Faculty was heavily involved in the 2008 Public Affairs Conference. o Dr. Hellman is working with a teacher at Battlefield School on instrument instruction.

Students





Observations

Service and community outreach are limited in this department, for both faculty and students. Faculty actions exemplify civic action in part, but are weak in civic ethos, literacy, and inquiry. There was no data provided about student service and community outreach. Student assessment is lacking.

Theatre and Dance

Faculty



Civic Inquiry o The department partnered with the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, the

Springfield Regional Arts Council, and other arts organizations to bring theatrical performances into Title I elementary schools.

o Telory Davies received the CASL grant to turn the THE 515 course into an integrated service-learning course.

Civic Action o Kurt Heinlain helped to plan the 2009 Public Affairs Conference; he also presented to

campus on the Green Theatre initiative. o The department hosts an annual high school student workshop day every fall that

provides training to over 400 students, including a talk-back session with actors and stage crew following performances.

o The department hosts the Performing Arts Institute, a week-long theatre and dance summer camp open to talented Missouri high school students.

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Students




Civic Action o Student performance troupes participate with Springfield Public Schools.

Observations

Faculty efforts are strong in this department, but there was no information provided about civic ethos or literacy. Also, information regarding student participation in outreach and service is limited in all areas except civic action. Student assessment is lacking.

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College of Business Administration

Overview

Civic Ethos Shawn Strong of the Industrial Management department is on the Board of Directors for Habitat

for Humanity and chairs the Construction Committee.

COBA, the School of Accountancy, the Department of Finance, the Baker Chair of Insurance, and the Department of Industrial Management have developed advisory boards comprised of professionals in these disciplines; these boards are outstanding partnerships in the business community.



Civic Action COBA presented a panel at the 2008 Public Affairs Conference.

The Small Business Development Center with COBA provides assistance for hundreds of small businesses per year resulting in a significant impact on the community.

School of Accountancy

Faculty

Civic Ethos o This department houses two of the most visible outreach activities on campus with the

LITC and VITA Programs.


Civic Inquiry o This department and COBA began development of the Center for Business Ethics in 2006

with the objectives of hosting workshops, conferences, and state-wide student competitions (the center was not operational at the time these data were collected).

o The School of Accountancy paired with the Heartland Council of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) to host the annual Heartland Council IMA Educational Conference in 2008, a conference aimed toward continuing professional education for attendees.

Civic Action o This department offers the Low Income Tax Clinic (LITC) and the Volunteer Income Tax

Assistance (VITA) Program for the Springfield community to assist hundreds of individuals with tax return preparation and tax problems.

Students

Civic Ethos

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Civic Action o Students in this department have opportunities to participate in the Low Income Tax

Clinic (LITC) and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program provided by the School of Accountancy for the Springfield community to assist hundreds of individuals with tax return preparation and tax problems.

Observations

Faculty efforts are strong in this department, but there was no information provided about civic literacy. Also, information regarding student participation in outreach and service is limited in civic ethos, literacy, and inquiry. Student assessment is lacking.

Computer Information Systems

Faculty

Civic Ethos o In 2008, Juan Meraz was planning to visit local Missouri high schools to provide

information and attract students from diverse backgrounds into CIS; Faculty has volunteered to participate in short information sessions and activities for students in the 5-day camp.



Civic Action o Dr. Jerry Chin and Professor Shannon McMurtrey provided computer technical

assistance to develop and maintain a parish website for the Holy Trinity Catholic Church. o This department works with DEDE every summer to provide computer lab facilities for

workshops.

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Observations

Faculty efforts in this department are strong in civic ethos and action, but there was no information provided about civic literacy or inquiry. Also, information regarding student participation in outreach and service is limited in all areas. Student assessment is lacking.

Finance and General Business

Faculty



Civic Inquiry o This department was preparing to host high school teachers from across the state for a

workshop in personal finance in 2008. o A portion of the State Farm Good Neighbor Citizenship Grant is proportioned to hosting

high school teachers from across the state at training workshops on teaching the high school personal finance course.

Civic Action o Dr. Jim Pettijon and Dr. James Philpot developed and delivered a personal finance

seminar for their church and for high school teachers in the area. o Faculty frequently contributes to local media outlets when financial matters are

featured. o Law faculty is active in Bar Associations that provide “technical assistance” to the

community.

Students



Civic Inquiry o FGB 307 students provide significant outreach efforts in the community as part of

service-learning.


Observations

Faculty efforts in this department are strong in civic inquiry and action, but there was no information provided about civic ethos or literacy. Also, information regarding student participation in outreach and service is limited in all areas except civic inquiry. Student assessment is lacking.

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Industrial Management

Faculty

Civic Ethos o This department is very active with Habitat for Humanity.




Students





Observations

Service and community outreach are limited in this department, for both faculty and students. Faculty and student actions exhibit none of the civic components. Student assessment is lacking.

Management

Faculty





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Students

Civic Ethos o MGT 384 and MGT 561 students participate in entrepreneurship opportunities in the

local community; these students work with aspiring entrepreneurs through the Small Business Development Center in the Center for Business and Economic Development.


Civic Inquiry o Student volunteer opportunities are available throughout the semester through service-

learning courses offered by the department.


Observations

Faculty service and community outreach is limited in this department and exhibits no civic components. Student activities exhibit civic ethos and inquiry, but are limited in civic literacy and action. Student assessment is lacking.

Marketing

Faculty





Students





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Observations


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College of Education Overview

Civic Ethos The 2008 report does not list data that pertain to this area.




Early Childhood Education and Family Studies

Faculty





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Observations


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Counseling, Leadership, and Special Education

Faculty

Civic Ethos o Special Education and the Family Literacy Centers of Springfield supports the CASL

project involving after-school and summer school tutoring at the Springfield Community Center.

Civic Literacy o Educational Leadership faculty are active with the Department of Elementary and

Secondary Education in state and MO-Step standards for Leadership at the principal and school superintendent level.

Civic Inquiry o Tamara Arthaud serves as the faculty advisor for the statewide student organization

serving all Missouri university student chapters of CEC; This organization promotes professional development of pre-service teachers, provides a venue for presentations of research and service-learning projects, and encourages the development of ethical and professional development of SPE teacher candidates.

Civic Action o Faculty provides ongoing consulting assistance to school districts.

Students

Civic Ethos o Faculty provides ongoing consulting assistance to school districts.

Civic Literacy o Faculty provides ongoing consulting assistance to school districts.

Civic Inquiry o Faculty provides ongoing consulting assistance to school districts.

Civic Action o Faculty provides ongoing consulting assistance to school districts.

Observations

Faculty efforts are strong in this department, but information regarding student participation in outreach and service is limited in all areas. Student assessment is lacking.

Reading, Foundations, and Technology

Faculty




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Students





Observations


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College of Health and Human Services Overview



Civic Inquiry Faculty members from SWK and CSD serve on local and national advisory boards and as grant

reviewers for state and national organizations.

Civic Action One faculty member is an associate member of the county’s disaster assistance council

sponsored and directed by the Red Cross; in that role, he is responsible for helping with needs assessment in the area of education and preparation.

Biomedical Sciences

Faculty

Civic Ethos o BMS 445, BMS 436, BMS 446, BMS 340, and BMS 440 provide services supervised by a

graduate student and/or registered dietitian in the form of one-on-one nutrition counseling, nutrition educational displays and bulletin boards, and assistance in their food pantry and cafeteria.

Civic Literacy o Faculty is heavily involved in committees, service efforts, and educational advancements

in the field.

Civic Inquiry o Faculty is involved in the “resident scientist” effort to bring active research to the

center. o The Dietetics program provides nutrition education to residents and patients at the

Missouri Hotel and The Kitchen, Inc. o The Dietetics Advisory Board is comprised of 14 members of students, faculty, and

community members; the board assists in determining goals and objectives for the program, discusses curriculum changes, and provides guidance on experiences for students and ways to meet accreditation requirements for the accrediting body.

o Richard Garrad personally invited 50 outside speakers to present at a departmental seminar series.

Civic Action o Carmen Boyd coordinates one food pantry day per month for needy local families and

participates in various initiatives aimed at hunger issues and sustainable agriculture. o Faculty help with the Ozark Science Fair. o Gregg Krumme completed a 32-hour volunteer training course in 2005 and had

contributed nearly 600 volunteer service hours as of the collection of this data.

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Students

Civic Ethos o Dietetics students participate in CASL as part of BMS 300. o Students in BMS 445, BMS 436, BMS 446, BMS 340, and BMS 440 provide services in the

form of one-on-one nutrition counseling, nutrition educational displays and bulletin boards, and assistance in their food pantry and cafeteria.



Civic Action o Undergraduate CBM students volunteer for various projects. o Students in BMS 340 help with the Ozark Science Fair by assisting students in various

nutrition-related activities.

Observations

Faculty efforts are strong in this department, but there was no information provided about civic literacy. Also, information regarding student participation in outreach and service is limited in civic literacy and inquiry. Student assessment is lacking.

Communication Sciences and Disorders

Faculty

Civic Ethos o The CSD Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic have a partnership with the Family

Literacy Council in provision of literacy enrichment activities for children of varied socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

o CSD Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic have a partnership with the Migrant Workers Head Start, providing hearing and speech language screenings to Hispanic children and families attending the Migrant Workers Head Start program each summer.



Civic Action o Jill Oswalt and Karen Engler provide professional outreach through a contract with DESE

to consult with schools, speech-language pathologists, and educators of children who are deaf and hard of hearing.

o Lisa Bell and Jamie Lanois have provided education through Safe Ears program sponsored by the Queen City Sertoma Club, which provides information about healthy hearing and hearing conservation for children attending the Boys and Girls Club.

o The SLP graduate clinicians and a clinical faculty member provide services on a weekly basis at the Springfield Community Center, working with K-5 on story book reading, literacy, phonemic awareness skills, and narratives.

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o CSD organizes and participates in the Healthy Athletes Hearing project as part of the Missouri Special Olympics Statewide Games.

o Audiology faculty participates with the Down Syndrome Parent Support group by providing hearing screenings and resources to children and families.

Students



Civic Inquiry o Students in enrolled in Dr. Lisa Proctor’s service –learning courses and research projects

provide volunteer services to the Therapeutic Riding of the Ozarks, assisting children during their riding activities.

Civic Action o Audiology students participate with the Down Syndrome Parent Support group by

providing hearing screenings and resources to children and families.

Observations

Faculty efforts are strong in this department, but there was no information provided about civic literacy or inquiry. Also, information regarding student participation in outreach and service is limited in civic ethos and literacy. Student assessment is lacking.

Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

Faculty



Civic Inquiry o Faculty regularly provides presentations for Missouri State University residence halls. o Faculty regularly participates in the statewide “think tank” that has served as a clearing

house of curricular directions. o The department delivers service-learning courses in all undergraduate programs. o Faculty regularly attends and present in Showcase on Teaching and Learning, attend the

Public Affairs Conference, and attend and participate in the Name Conference. o The advisory boards seek feedback, and faculty discusses the feedback to move toward

program improvement and compliance with accreditation standards.

Civic Action o This department hosts the Campus Wellness Health Fair.

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Students





Observations

Faculty efforts in this department exhibit civic inquiry and limited action, but there was no information provided about civic ethos or literacy. Also, information regarding student participation in outreach and service is limited in all areas. Student assessment is lacking.

Nursing

Faculty

Civic Ethos o The department has a nursing center at the Kitchen, Inc. and at the Victory Mission.


Civic Inquiry o Patricia Webb served on the State Safenet Advisory Board for Child Abuse. o Katie Hope served on the Faculty Development Planning Committee.

Civic Action o The BSN program does 3-4 health fairs and screenings in K-6 schools that do not have a

full-time nurse. o This department has approximately 125 contracts and partnerships with facilities to

provide student clinical experiences. Faculty work with the community programs to meet student learning needs and the needs of the community population.

Students




Civic Action o This department has approximately 125 contracts and partnerships with facilities to

provide student clinical experiences. Students work with the community programs to meet student learning needs and the needs of the community population.

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Observations

Faculty efforts in this department exhibit civic inquiry, action, and limited ethos, but there was no information provided about civic literacy. Also, information regarding student participation in outreach and service is limited in civic ethos, literacy, and inquiry. Student assessment is lacking.

Physical Therapy

Faculty



Civic Inquiry o The Physical Therapy Advisory Board is comprised of 14 members from different

populations in the Springfield area; They meet quarterly to discuss perception of the program in the community, expected role of the program in the community, foundation with emphasis on scholarships for PT students, research collaboration, identification of the strengths and weakness of the program as perceived by the community, and evaluation of the program by the committee on meeting its goals and the needs of the community.


Students





Observations

Faculty efforts in this department exhibit civic inquiry, but there was no information provided about civic ethos, literacy, or action. Also, information regarding student participation in outreach and service is limited in all areas. Student assessment is lacking.

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Physician Assistant Studies

Faculty



Civic Inquiry o Linda Vaught served as a member of both the St. John’s Health Care System IRB and the

Missouri State University IRB.

Civic Action o Tracy Cleveland spent one day per week practicing with a group of orthopedic surgeons

in Springfield. o John Cook assisted with numerous weekend health evaluation programs sponsored by

the Department of Defense for U.S. military personnel returning for oversea deployments.

o Faculty participates each January in the St. John’s Diabetes Awareness Fair.

Students




Civic Action o Students participate each January in the St. John’s Diabetes Awareness Fair.

Observations

Faculty efforts in this department exhibit civic action and limited inquiry, but there was no information provided about civic ethos or literacy. Also, information regarding student participation in outreach and service is limited in all areas except civic action. Student assessment is lacking.

Psychology

Faculty

Civic Ethos o Faculty were involved in planning and delivering four public affairs events during 2008

including the BIGALA panel, Public Affairs Conference planning committee, CHHS Forum planning committee, and ECOpalooza with Students for Sustainability.

o Development of partnerships with the Child Advocacy Center and the Greene County Prosecutor’s Office has created an opportunity for the department to construct an important curriculum on child forensics, based on community demands.

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o The Learning Diagnostic Clinic provides assessment and academic support for students with disabilities.



Civic Action o Faculty staff the RStat Institute, instituted in order to formalize the many consultations

provided by department faculty in research design and quantitative analysis.

Students

Civic Ethos o Students for Sustainability helped plan the ECOpalooza.



Civic Action o Students staff the RStat Institute, instituted in order to formalize the many consultations

provided by department faculty in research design and quantitative analysis.

Observations

Faculty efforts in this department exhibit civic ethos and limited action, but there was no information provided about civic literacy or inquiry. Also, information regarding student participation in outreach and service is limited in civic ethos and action, but absent in civic literacy and inquiry. Student assessment is lacking.

School of Social Work

Faculty


Civic Literacy o Faculty is heavily involved in committees, service efforts, and educational advancements

in the field.

Civic Inquiry o Kelli Farmer participated in a Child Advocate’s Panel discussion on Child Safety and

Protection in 2008. o Renee White participated in the Continuing Education Workshop on Social Work Ethics

regarding Children and Families. o The advisory board is comprised of volunteers concerned with fostering the status of

social work education in the regions served by BSW and MSW graduates of Missouri State University. The board serves to provide input to curricular issues; further relationships between “town and gown” to improve field and job placement for

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graduates and foster research collaboration among students, faculty, and off-campus constituents; and identify regional needs and resources and ways the school may contribute to community betterment.

o This department has received multiple awards and funding for research.


Students





Observations

Faculty efforts in this department exhibit civic inquiry and limited literacy, but there was no information provided about civic ethos or action. Also, information regarding student participation in outreach and service is limited in all areas. Student assessment is lacking.

Sports Medicine and Athletic Training

Faculty

Civic Ethos o Tona Hetzler dedicated time as a representative and advocate for women’s athletics. o Allan Liggett acts as the Chair of St. John’s Sports Medicine Committee for Outreach

Services.


Civic Inquiry o Mike Hudson is the Chair of the Ethics and Professional Standards Committee for the

Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. o A variety of community partners serve as clinical sites for students, as they are assigned

to these sites during 7 of the 8 semesters of the program, including an average of 15-20 hours per week.

Civic Action o Dr. Tona Hetzler served on the medical staff for the Paralympics in China. o Gary Ward, in addition to participating in a variety of committees, provided professional

service to athletic training by serving as a chair for the MoATA Student Writing Contest; most notable is his service to Greenwood Laboratory School where he provides athletic training services in excess of 150 hours each year.

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Students





Observations

Faculty efforts in this department are strong in civic ethos, inquiry, and action, but are limited in literacy. Also, information regarding student participation in outreach and service is limited in all areas. Student assessment is lacking.

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College of Humanities and Public Affairs Overview



Civic Inquiry Numerous faculty and administrators served on community-based boards or committees

including: The Victim Center, the Good Community Committee, the Springfield Task Force on Gangs and Youth Violence, Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield Foundation, the Family Violence Center, Landmine Survivors Network, Ethics Committee – Cox Health Systems, CASA, Springfield Area Planning Forum, the Longstreet Society, Greene County Historical Society, and the Club de Cuentos Latino Children’s Literacy Group.

Dozens of CHPA faculty made presentations to community-based organizations, churches, and businesses.

Civic Action CHPA partnered with Ozark Food Harvest for a holiday food drive.

Defense and Strategic Studies

Faculty





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Observations


Economics

Faculty

Civic Ethos o Terrel Gallway received multiple grants toward environmental focus.


Civic Inquiry o David Mitchell runs the Bureau of Economic Research.


Students





Observations

Service and community outreach are limited in this department, for both faculty and students. Faculty exhibit limited civic ethos and inquiry, but student actions exhibit none of the civic components. Student assessment is lacking.

History

Faculty



Civic Inquiry

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o History Bowl and History Day included collaboration with school districts throughout southwest Missouri.

o Several members of the History Department organized the 30th Mid-America Conference on History in 2008.

o Several guest speakers have presented on the history of the Ozarks. o Department faculty organized the Missouri NAME 2nd Annual Conference in 2008.

Civic Action o Faculty members have spoken to local church groups and news outlets as experts.

Students





Observations

Faculty efforts in this department are strong in civic inquiry and limited in action. Also, information regarding student participation in outreach and service is limited in all areas. Student assessment is lacking.

Philosophy

Faculty



Civic Inquiry o Faculty is involved with the United Way, Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Socrates

Café, and the Ethics Committee at Cox Health System.

Civic Action o The department successfully continued its annual High School Essay Contest with the

topic, “Just Causes and the Question of Violence;” For the first time in 2008, the department tied the contest topic to the Public Affairs Conference, received funding for additional scholarships from Missouri Campus Compact, and had finalists’ essays published in the Springfield News-Leader Newspaper.

Students

Civic Ethos

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Observations

Faculty efforts in this department exhibit limited civic inquiry and action, but do not exhibit civic ethos or literacy. Also, information regarding student participation in outreach and service is limited in all areas. Student assessment is lacking.

Political Science

Faculty

Civic Ethos o Dennis Hickey is a member of the Board of Directors of the Association of Chinese

Political Studies and the Editorial Board of the Journal of Chinese Political Studies, and he was a presidential election observer in the Republic of China in 2008; He also hosted the Association of Chinese Political Studies Conference.

o Dr. Indira Palacios helped the department host a panel discussion on Latin American politics.

Civic Literacy o Grants have been received to further civic education, research on childhood obesity,

and a survey on abusive childhood experiences and their effects on adult health.

Civic Inquiry o Brian Calfano became a member of the service-learning faculty.

Civic Action o Davis Johnson prepared a social vulnerability map for Springfield/Greene County

Emergency Management. o Mark Ellickson is a member of the Springfield R-12 school district’s Community Relations

Board. o Dr. Kaatz is part of multiple associations and heads the Center for State and Local

Government, which continues its city clerk’s education program and hosted the Missouri Municipal League conference in Springfield.

o Ken Rutherford participated in cluster bomb treaty negotiations in New Zealand Ireland, Switzerland, Zambia, and Norway.

Students



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Observations

Faculty efforts in this department exhibit all civic components, but information regarding student participation in outreach and service is limited in all areas. Student assessment is lacking.

Religious Studies

Faculty



Civic Inquiry o The department sponsored or co-sponsored public lectures by Dr. Premakumara De

Silva, Bart Ehrman, James VanderKam, Mark Juergensmeyer, and Sean Casey.


Students





Observations

Faculty efforts in this department are limited in all areas except civic inquiry, but do not exhibit civic ethos, literacy or action. Also, information regarding student participation in outreach and service is limited in all areas. Student assessment is lacking.

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Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology

Faculty

Civic Ethos o Margaret Buckner has taken students to Mexico over spring break as part of a short

course to visit the communities and families of Mexican immigrants living in Springfield; in several cases these students have followed up by tutoring children of these families.

o Suzanne Walker-Pacheco has been a leader in organizing a reading and literacy program for Latino immigrant children, sponsored by Club de Cuentos and has drawn students from MSU into the program as volunteers.


Civic Inquiry o Faculty is heavily involved in committees, service efforts, and educational advancements

in the field. o The Missouri Archaeology Society provided state-wide coordination of archaeological

field work and instructional guides and publications on Missouri archaeological sites.

Civic Action o Southwest Missouri Region of the Archaeology Quest involved working with teachers on

yearly theme and organizing regional competition for grades 4-12. o Mike Carlie is involved with the Community Partnership developing an interactive

delinquency prevention program in Springfield public Middle Schools.

Students





Observations

Faculty efforts in this department are strong in all areas except civic literacy. Also, information regarding student participation in outreach and service is limited in all areas. Student assessment is lacking.

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College of Natural and Applied Science Overview





Agriculture

Faculty




in the field.


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Observations

Faculty efforts in this department are limited in all areas except civic inquiry. Also, information regarding student participation in outreach and service is limited in all areas. Student assessment is lacking.

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Biology

Faculty




in the field.

Civic Action o This department has community partnerships with the Springfield Nature Center,

English Language Institute, Dickerson Park Zoo, the Springfield/Greene County Botanical Center, and other organizations.

Students





Observations

Faculty efforts in this department are limited in all areas except civic inquiry and action. Also, information regarding student participation in outreach and service is limited in all areas. Student assessment is lacking.

Chemistry

Faculty

Civic Ethos o One faculty member works closely with Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the

Environment (GLOBE).



Civic Action

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o Faculty and graduate students serve as judges and officers for regional science fairs, Science Olympiad, and Chemistry Olympiad.

o Faculty work extensively with the Springfield Discovery Center. o Faculty interact with K-12 schools by conducting chemistry demonstrations and hosting

K-12 students on visits.

Students




Civic Action o Students work extensively with the Springfield Discovery Center.

Observations

Faculty efforts in this department are limited in all areas except civic ethos and action. Also, information regarding student participation in outreach and service is limited in all areas except civic action. Student assessment is lacking.

Computer Science

Faculty




Civic Action o The department annually sets problems and judges entries in the Software

Programming Contest of the Pummill Math Relays for high schools.

Students




Civic Action

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Observations

Faculty efforts in this department are limited in all areas except civic action. Also, information regarding student participation in outreach and service is limited in all areas. Student assessment is lacking.

Fashion and Interior Design

Faculty




Civic Action o Work with community programs are usually one-time efforts.

Students




Civic Action o Senior interior design students sometimes provide technical assistance to community

organizations in the form of design work or even painting and decorating facilities. o In 2008, students decorated the Boys and Girls Clun for Christmas, providing all

decorations through donations. o Students in HID classes worked with the Family Violence Center to provide decorative

detailing. o Students were redesigning the nurse’s office at Greenwood Lab School at the time these

data were collected.

Observations

Faculty efforts in this department are limited in all areas except civic action. Also, information regarding student participation in outreach and service is strong in civic action but limited in limited in civic ethos, literacy, and inquiry. Student assessment is lacking.

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Geography, Geology, and Planning

Faculty

Civic Ethos o Xiaomin Qiu helped to organize the 2008 International Geoinformatics Conference in

Guangzhou, China.


Civic Inquiry o Bob Pavlowsky directs the Ozarks Environmental and Water Resources Institute applied

research in areas affecting the local and regional environment. o Faculty is heavily involved in the review of new literature and research in this field. o The advisory board drafted a mission statement and bylaws in 2008 and formed two

committees, one on fundraising and the other on departmental visibility. o Linnea Iantria involved students from GRY 410 in the development of a downtown

revitalization plan for the village of Rockaway Beach. o Raj Jutla involved students in the development of downtown revitalization projects for

the cities of Fair Grove and Verona.

Civic Action o The Center for Resource Planning and Management provides a wide array of planning

services and related technical assistance to numerous communities throughout southwest Missouri and is directed by Diane May.

o Chuck Rovey provided approximately 20 hours of pro bono consulting service on a feasibility study for an underground water intake structure for City Utilities.

o Jill Black, Bill Corcoran, Debbie Corcoran, Raj Jutla, Erwin Mantei, Xin Miao, Janet Puhalla, Xiaomin Qiu, and Tom Plymate volunteered as judges for the 2008 Regional Science and Engineering Fair.

o Jill Black, Melinda Gutierrez, and Erwin Mantei gave presentations to primary and secondary schools in 2008.

o Debbie Corcoran, Kevin Evans, Dimitri Ioannides, Raj Jutla, Diane May, Judy Meyer, and Bob Pavlowsky used their expertise to give public affairs presentations to various segments of the general public in 2008.

Students



Civic Inquiry o Students from GRY 410were involved in the development of a downtown revitalization

plan for the village of Rockaway Beach. o Students were involved in the development of downtown revitalization projects for the

cities of Fair Grove and Verona.


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Observations

Faculty efforts in this department are strong in civic inquiry and action but are limited in civic ethos and literacy. Also, information regarding student participation in outreach and service is limited in all areas except civic inquiry. Student assessment is lacking.

Hospitality and Restaurant Administration

Faculty

Civic Ethos o Abbe Ehlers evaluated sustainability grant proposals for Community Foundation of the

Ozarks.



in the field.

Civic Action o Marvel Maunder served as Chair of the Board for Eta Sigma Delta for I-CHRIE; served on

ACPHA, the hospitality accreditation commission for 4-year schools; and was selected to visit the ICMS Study Away program in Sydney, Australia.

o Abbe Ehlers volunteered as Service Coordinator for Ozark Greenways Dinner by the Creek.

Students





Observations

Faculty efforts in this department are strong in civic action, present in civic ethos and inquiry, and limited in civic literacy. Also, information regarding student participation in outreach and service is limited in all areas. Student assessment is lacking.

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Mathematics

Faculty



Civic Inquiry o The department planned and co-hosted the 2008 MAKO Undergraduate Math Research

Conference with College of the Ozarks, Drury University, Evangel University, and Southwest Baptist University.

Civic Action o The department hosted the statewide Elementary and Middle School Math Contest

Finals.

Students





Observations

Faculty efforts in this department are strong in civic inquiry but are limited in civic ethos, literacy, and action. Also, information regarding student participation in outreach and service is limited in all areas except civic inquiry. Student assessment is lacking.

Physics, Astronomy, and Materials Science

Faculty

Civic Ethos o Dr. Dong has developed closer relations with Greenwood Lab School.


Civic Inquiry o A number of schools make visits every semester to the department.

Civic Action o Dr. Kahol organized at the Missouri State TEAMS competition for high school juniors and

seniors, sponsored by the National Junior Engineering Technology Society.

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o Many faculty members participate as judges and event coordinators at Science Nights every year at Baker Observatory.

Students





Observations

Faculty efforts in this department are strong in civic action but are limited in civic ethos, literacy, and inquiry. Also, information regarding student participation in outreach and service is limited in all areas except civic inquiry. Student assessment is lacking.

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