Missouri Southern State University Board of Governors

President's Office Missouri Southern State University Board of Governors
3950 East Newman Road
Joplin, MO 64801-1595

Phone: (417)-625-9501
Fax: (417)-625-9781

Email: nice-j@mssu.edu
Website: http://www.mssu.edu/board-of-governors/

Details on Board or Commission

Authority: Chapter 174, RSMo.

Department: Higher Education and Workforce Development

Mission: The Missouri Southern State University Board of Governors acts on behalf of the people of Missouri to oversee the successful implementation of well-planned and sound academic programs of higher learning for the benefit of the students of the college.

Function: The Missouri Southern State University Board of Governors appoints the president; supports the president; reviews the performance of the president; clarifies the institution's mission; approves long-range plans; oversees the education programs; preserves institutional independence; ensures financial solvency; enhances the college's public image; and assesses the board's performance.

SubCommittees: Executive, Academic Affairs, Budget/Audit

Details on Meetings

Number of meetings: 10 meetings

Location of meetings: Joplin

Duration of meetings: 1 to 2 hours

Preparation time for meetings: 1 to 2 hours

Total time commitment: 3 to 4 hours

Details on Members

Total members: 9

Appointed members: 9

Term length: 6 years (8 voting members); 2 years (non-voting student member)

Compensation: Members receive reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.

Member Requirements: none

Political Requirements: yes, not more than 4 members may be members of the same political party

Geographic Requirements: yes, six voting members shall be selected from any of the following counties: Barton, Jasper, Newton, McDonald, Dade, Lawrence, and Barry provided that no more than three of these six members shall be appointed from any one county. Two voting members shall be selected from any of the counties in the state which are outside of the counties previously articulated.

Senate Consent Required: Yes