UM system selects former Nextel Corp. exec as next president Dec 22, 2007
His two daughters are graduates of the University of Missouri system. I certainly won't need one of those Garmin (GPS tracking) devices or a road map to get around for this new job,'' Forsee said. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Carney excited about Forsee’s appointment as UM president Dec 22, 2007
Dr. John F. Carney III, chancellor of the University of Missouri -Rolla (UMR), said Thursday he couldn t be more excited about the appointment of Gary Forsee, a graduate of UMR, as the next president of the four-campus University of Missouri system ... In a prepared statement, Blunt said, Gary Forsee shares my commitment to the University of Missouri and higher education in our state and as a graduate of the University of Missouri-Rolla s prestigious engineering program he knows the University... (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Gary Forsee new UM president, Lamb executive VP Dec 21, 2007
07 - The University of Missouri System (UM) Board of Curators today officially made Gary D. Forsee the 22nd president of the four-campus UM system for the next three years with a unanimous vote during executive session. He will begin his duties Feb. 18, 2008. (University News, MO)
Forsee takes reins as UM president Dec 21, 2007
His two daughters are graduates of the University of Missouri system. I certainly won t need one of those Garmin (GPS tracking) devices or a road map to get around for this new job, Forsee said. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
About Gary Forsee, Coach Martin knew what he was talking about Dec 21, 2007
It was about four weeks ago when Dale Martin, head men s basketball coach at the University of Missouri-Rolla (UMR), called me to say that it looks like Gary Forsee will be the next president of the University of Missouri system. Martin seemed excited by the prospect, and I wondered why. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
MU can drop Columbia from name Dec 6, 2007
The University of Missouri System (UM) Board of Curators approved the change "in recognition of the historic status" of the campus in an 8-0 vote at the Nov. 29 meeting, held in UMKC's Pierson Auditorium. Interim UM President Gordon Lamb and MU Chancellor Brady Deaton agreed on the wording of the amendment prior to Nov. 29. (University News, MO)
Noon Kiwanis Club, Rolla police combine in Hug a Bear program Dec 1, 2007
CURATOR CHAIR: Cheryl Walker, of St. Louis, a graduate of the University of Missouri-Rolla, is the newly-elected chair of the University of Missouri Board of Curators, governing body of the four-campus University of Missouri system. Walker was elected to the post at a Board of Curators meeting Thursday in Kansas City. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Press Editorial Oct 27, 2007
Years of financial stress and continued legislative attempts to dictate medical research rules have taken the greatest toll on the four-campus University of Missouri system. System President Elson Floyd left for the friendlier environs of Washington State University. (Carthage Press, MO)
In a banner meeting, Faculty Senate evaluates evaluations Oct 23, 2007
Faculty Senate Chair Dr. Gary Ebersole said many in the University of Missouri System "held their noses" while supporting the bill as, besides the good things it contained, there were also many unfunded mandates. One of the requirements Ebersole listed is for all public universities to post certain consumer information on their Web sites. (University News, MO)
It's not always about money Oct 9, 2007
In light of the anti-education General Assembly in Jefferson City and ensuing University of Missouri System Board of Curators-mandated budget cuts, "entrepreneurial" has been the buzzword du jour at UMKC. If it don't make dollars, it don't make sense. Last week, UMKC took a detour from the business model, opting instead for a solid commitment to making higher education affordable and accessible to as many students as possible. (University News, MO)
University system to require criminal background checks for new professors Sep 30, 2007
University of Missouri system employees other than professors have been subject to criminal background checks for the past decade. The new policy will ensure that all employees, whether faculty and staff, are treated the same, said Karen Touzeau, assistant vice chancellor of human resource services. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Missouri system partners for messaging Sep 25, 2007
We are excited to support the University of Missouri system and the state of Missouri in their proactive efforts to ensure the safety of their constituents with the most comprehensive and reliable notification solution available. With about 64,000 students and thousands of faculty and staff spread across four campuses, the University of Missouri s crisis notification and communications needs are far reaching and complex. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
SGA unanimously shows opposition to Mizzou change Sep 21, 2007
The resolution highlights critical issues with the name change, saying in one clause "the students from every campus are just as integral a part of the University of Missouri System as are the student at the University of Missouri - Columbia." ... A strong stand by the UMSL SGA. Where were they when Southwest Missouri State was encroaching on the University of Missouri System with its name change. (The Current Online, MO)
Other MU campuses upset with Columbia campus Sep 10, 2007
(AP) A proposal to change the University of Missouri-Columbia name by dropping the Columbia designation has upset faculty at the three other campuses in the University of Missouri system. The proposals from Columbia include simply naming that campus the University of Missouri, or even capitalizing it to The University of Missouri. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Student sues UMKC, professor over use of racial slur Sep 2, 2007
The discrimination lawsuit filed by student DeLana Sattarin names sociology and criminal justice professor Peter Singelmann and the University of Missouri System curators as defendants. Satttarin claims that the January incident led her to drop out of Singelmann's Globalization and Developing Nations class, which resulted in her not having enough credit hours to graduate in May. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
State colleges secure Aug 24, 2007
The University of Missouri system achieved or exceeded many of the areas identified for improvement, and Interim President Dr. Gordon H. Lamb said other recommendations of the task force, such as enhancing mass notification technology, are being implemented. The University of Missouri must always be a safe place to learn, live, work and visit, Lamb was quoted as saying in a press release from the system. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Campus Confidential Aug 21, 2007
Bailey said he was briefed about the lawsuit by the University of Missouri System legal council in Nov. 2006, at which point he realized the allegations were new and another investigation would be necessary. "The lawsuit was not against Haddock and Poston , it was against the university based on our response and so forth," he said. (University News, MO)
University of Missouri-Columbia wants to drop city's name Aug 6, 2007
Chancellor Brady Deaton and other leaders would like to drop the hyphen and everything after it and return to the name by which the school was known before the four-campus University of Missouri system was formed in 1963 ... That follows several other changes most notably the renaming in 2005 of Southwest Missouri State University to Missouri State University, a move opposed by the University of Missouri system's leaders for years. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Rep. Terry Witte answers residents questions during legislative breakfast Jul 31, 2007
In recent weeks, four top administration officials have left the University of Missouri system for opportunities at other universities. And earlier this month, MU officials announced a faculty hiring freeze, consolidation of administrative positions, and combining services in an effort to raise professors' salaries to make them more competitive. (Mexico Ledger, MO)
Missouri S&T design concepts unveiled Jul 26, 2007
Siriamo said silver and gold are in keeping with UMR s history and association with the University of Missouri system, and if printed with metallic ink, will make a strong impression. Given the right design and execution, it should be spectacular, he said. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
University of Missouri Board of Curators to meet in Marceline Jul 25, 2007
Marceline is the hometown of Don Walsworth, Chairman of the Board of Curators, governing body for the four-campus University of Missouri System. The Board traditionally conducts a summer meeting at a location selected by its chair, and Chairman Walsworth chose to bring his colleagues to Marceline. (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)
UMR continues to set enrollment records as start of a new semester approaches Jul 25, 2007
MERL BAKER HONORED: Speaking of UMR, it has been previously unreported in Rolla that Dr. Merl Baker, the first UMR chancellor in the University of Missouri System, has been included in Who s Who in the World. Baker, who served as chancellor at UMR from 1964-1973, had the responsibility for transforming the School of Mines and Metallurgy into a broader campus molded into the structure of the four-campus University of Missouri System. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Get to know UM-St. Louis with The Current student newspaper Jul 18, 2007
The youngest of the four campuses in the University of Missouri system, UM-St. Louis was founded in 1963. (The Current Online, MO)
KUMR will become KMST on Monday Jul 14, 2007
Carney said the name change will help the institution build a stronger identity while remaining a part of the four-campus University of Missouri System. More information about UMR s name change is available online at namechange. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
A brief history of time: UM-St. Louis Jul 12, 2007
"The site was known as the Normandy Residence Center. At that time Normandy invited the Extension Division of the University of Missouri in Columbia to offer coursework here. That is how the University of Missouri got its foot in the door. "Then in 1963 Normandy decided that given the cost of the program and the announcement by St. Louis Community College to begin operations, that it Normandy would offer the site for sale to UM. In 1963 the University reorganized from a single campus operation... (The Current Online, MO)
Missouri bill gives legislators a leg up for academic jobs Jul 6, 2007
Stephen Lehmkuhle, vice president for academic affairs for the University of Missouri system, said the new law will not require a change in the school's hiring policies, which do not require faculty members to have doctorate degrees. Most applicants do prove they are qualified by completing a rigorous graduate degree and writing a thesis, Lehmkuhle said. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
MAC joins Nixon code of conduct Jun 26, 2007
By comparison, the four-campus University of Missouri system has nearly 63,800 students. On the Net. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
UM system president expected to be named today Jun 1, 2007
The search for a new University of Missouri system president started in January after former president Dr. Elson S. Floyd announced in December he would leave Missouri to become president of Washington State University. Gordon Lamb, former chancellor of the University of Missouri-Kansas City, has been serving as interim president since Floyd left the university at the end of April. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Petition calls for statewide vote on higher ed plan May 26, 2007
Purdy had been the director of student financial aide for the four-campus University of Missouri System. Blunt first introduced a plan more than a year ago to use proceeds from the sale of some MOHELA assets to pay for buildings focused on life science research. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Hulshof not commenting on reports he's eyeing Missouri post May 18, 2007
Kenny Hulshof is not commenting on published reports that he's a candidate to become the next president of the University of Missouri system. But speculation about the Columbia, Mo. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Data theft may cause long-term problems May 10, 2007
Experts say the 22,396 current and former University of Missouri System employees who are potential victims of personal data theft in Fridays computer security breach should check their credit reports regularly for at least the next three years. The Social Security number can be a gift that keeps on giving to an identity thief, said Travis Ford, consumer educator for the Missouri Attorney Generals Office. (The Missourian)
UM computers hit by hackers May 9, 2007
The University of Missouri System is a public university with campuses in St. Louis, Columbia, Kansas City and Rolla. Extra. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Interim MU president won't avoid long-term changes May 5, 2007
The latest suitor is the University of Missouri system, which in early April hired Lamb as interim president until a permanent successor for the departed Elson Floyd is named, most likely this summer ... ut there are things that can be done during this time, initiatives that can be begun, that are important for the University of Missouri system as a whole, and (at) individual campuses, that can be started and brought to some form of fruition. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Floyd praises graduates for their hard work while obtaining degrees Apr 30, 2007
-TED HARBIN/Daily Forum Dr. Elson Floyd, the outgoing president of the University of Missouri system, spoke at the Northwest Missouri State University commencement ceremonies Saturday at Bearcat Arena ... Knowing the value of accomplishments made is another, said Floyd, the outgoing president of the University of Missouri system, who soon begins work as president of Washington State University. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
The future approaches for Northwest grads Apr 25, 2007
Dr. Elson Floyd, the outgoing president of the University of Missouri system, will be the commencement speaker this year. Floyd has lead the systems for the past four years and will take on the role of president of Washington State University in Pullman on June 1. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
UMKC energizes building plans for fall Apr 24, 2007
The $20 million project, financed by a 15-year bond through the University of Missouri System, is being done by Burns nell (B international engineering company based in Kansas City. Simmons said light, water and plumbing fixtures will be replaced all across campus, as well as changes to the temperature control system. (University News, MO)
Candidates’ names kept under wraps: Curators will not announce potential candidates Apr 24, 2007
After the candidates are identified, Committee members are being asked to find two full days between May 21 and the end of June they can devote to interviewing finalists for the position of President of the University of Missouri System ... I hope that through the advisory committee, we can help to submit and choose the best candidate possible for the University of Missouri system, Huchingson said. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Raven to receive ecology award Apr 17, 2007
Louis is a campus of the University of Missouri System, which also has campuses in Columbia, Kansas City and Rolla. Extra. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Post the First Comment Apr 16, 2007
"Lamb said he is excited about the opportunity to lead the UM System and its four campuses, Rolla, Columbia, St. Louis and Kansas City, and looks forward to getting to work."I'm excited about the opportunity to once again serve this prestigious University of Missouri system," Lamb said. "I have a great regard for the traditions and the people of the University of Missouri. "His job as he sees it, Lamb said, is to pave the way for the new system president and provide a steadying hand during the... (The Current Online, MO)
Curators approve UMC housing project Apr 9, 2007
(AP) University of Missouri system curators have approved a 58 million student housing project for the Columbia campus. The 526-bed Mid-Campus Residence Hall will replace the Baker-Park and Gardner-Hyde dormitories south of the Student Recreation Center. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Lamb to be Interim President of the University of Missouri System Apr 7, 2007
April 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Gordon H. Lamb, a music professor, former president of a public urban university, and most recently Founding Managing Director, EFL Associates' Higher Education Practice, was named interim president of the University of Missouri System, effective April 9, 2007, while a national search is undertaken for a new president ... "We are extremely pleased that our esteemed colleague, Gordon Lamb, has been honored with an opportunity to lead the University of Missouri System,"... (PR Newswire)
New Missouri president says he's not interested in permanent job Apr 7, 2007
The job of interim president of the University of Missouri system comes with few guarantees and that's just fine with Gordon Lamb. he main thing is to make a good, smooth transition, said Lamb, introduced Friday as Elson Floyd's temporary successor. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Report: U. of Mo. to name interim president Apr 6, 2007
Lamb, 72, will succeed Elson Floyd, who had served as president of the University of Missouri System since January 2003 ... The University of Missouri System continues its search for a new president, having hired Atlanta search firm Baker-Parker Inc.. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
University of Missouri takes wellness program statewide Mar 28, 2007
The University of Missouri system is preparing to launch a wellness initiative for its employees on all four of its campus that will target stress, smoking, obesity and inactivity. As obesity rises to the top of the charts as the leading cause of preventable death in the United States and healthcare costs continue to rise, more employers are recognizing the importance of wellness and prevention. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Missouri-Rolla name change proposed Mar 25, 2007
The Rolla campus is one of four in the University of Missouri system, along with Columbia, St. Louis and Kansas City. Rolla is unique, though, in that roughly three-quarters of the students here are studying to be engineers. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Chancellor asks Curators to rename University of Missouri-Rolla the Missouri University of Science and Technology - Missouri S&T Mar 24, 2007
We are a part of the University of Missouri System and will remain a part of the University of Missouri System, Carney said. We re not going to be leaving it, this would just give us a distinctive presence. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
“Global” search for new UM president comes to Rolla Mar 21, 2007
The University of Missouri System asked University of Missouri-Rolla affiliates and members of the community for input on hiring a system president to replace Dr. Elson S. Floyd at an open forum on Tuesday. Floyd is leaving the University of Missouri (UM) System to become the president of Washington State University, prompting the nine-member UM Board of Curators to conduct a global search for his replacement. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
FAREWELL TO FLOYD Mar 20, 2007
Media Credit: Kara CaldwellOutgoing University of Missouri System president Elson S. Floyd, Ph ... "Elson Floyd is the best president that the University of Missouri System has had," Bennett said. (University News, MO)
Colleges told to take a stronger stand against drinking and drugs Mar 18, 2007
He said all students under 21 at University of Missouri system campuses receive a letter "explaining our interest in helping them stay alcohol- and drug-free." UMKC also notifies parents when students have been caught twice violating the no-alcohol policy in dormitories. Students can be expelled for excessive violations, Tyler said. (Bradenton Herald)
Gay Cabaret brings bawdy blast Mar 14, 2007
Wasinger was the University of Missouri System curator whose comments about "queer theory" courses last fall were perceived by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) students as negative toward the LGBT community. Freshman Aaron Baideme, business administration, was next on stage as Madame Tufon, lip-synching Savage Garden's "The Animal Song." Tufon sashayed her way across the stage in a large feather-brimmed hat that could double as an umbrella. (University News, MO)
U. of Mo. board sets presidential search forums Feb 27, 2007
the University of Missouri System said it would pay $125,000, plus expenses, for Atlanta search firm Baker-Parker Inc. to find a successor for Floyd. The March public forums will be held in Portageville, St. Louis, Kansas City, Columbia, Rolla and Springfield. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Portrait: Joe L. Simmons Feb 13, 2007
People who suggest making LU a part of the University of Missouri system don't understand Lincoln's advantages and the benefits of its smaller size and smaller classes. Simmons has not spent all his time on LU's campus. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
McCaskill criticizes Bush’s funding for rural communities Feb 10, 2007
Tuition at schools in the University of Missouri system have increased 40 percent in the last four years. McCaskill feels that more cuts in student aid will put college out of reach for many Missouri residents. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Right to Life remains opposed to college plan, despite changes Feb 9, 2007
Five of those buildings were at the University of Missouri system campuses in Columbia, Kansas City and St. Louis; the sixth was at Harris-Stowe State University in St. Louis. Democrats noted that while buildings to house startup research companies were cut in those three cities, the Republican-led committee left in place business-research buildings at campuses in Cape Girardeau, Springfield and Maryville ' all areas represented by Republican senators. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
A&S Student Council meeting Feb 5, 2007
Brunkhorst said the Aent Council's constitution will be adjusted at the meeting on Feb. 20 to bring it into line with the University of Missouri System guidelines. As part of these rule changes, nominees for the council are required to have already completed 12 credit hours at UMKC, and be in good standing. (University News, MO)
Search begins for Floyd's replacement Jan 9, 2007
The search for a new president of the University of Missouri System has begun. Current UM System President Elson S. Floyd accepted a new position as president of Washington State University in Pullman, Wash. (University News, MO)
Winter weather slams campus Dec 5, 2006
Other University of Missouri System schools were affected by the winter storm. The University Of Missouri-St. (University News, MO)
Affirmitive Action leader at UMR retires after 15 years Dec 4, 2006
The University of Missouri system added the sexual orientation clause to its policy about two years ago. The other categories are mandated by federal and state regulations. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Salary panel wraps up hearings on pay for judges, officials Nov 28, 2006
By comparison, Southeast Missouri State University president Ken Dobbins's pay is about 150,000 annually, and Elson Floyd is paid about 382,000 as president of the University of Missouri system. veryone agrees judges are vastly underpaid, said Patrick McLarney, president of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Missouri Enterprise, a “well-kept secret” Nov 27, 2006
To help provide businesses with quality consulting, Missouri Enterprise has partnered with all of the schools in the University of Missouri system and all of the Missouri State Universities. Throughout the state, and the nation, we have expertise we can draw on, Dean said. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
The Case for a name change at UMR Nov 22, 2006
The university will remain a part of the four-campus University of Missouri System, even if the university adopts a new name. Cost issues. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
New Peoplesoft Web-based interface changes how students enroll Oct 31, 2006
In its place will be a system purchased by the University of Missouri System in 1998 entitled "Peoplesoft.". The biggest change for students is a shift from the current dark-screen, archaic interface through which they navigate, to a more accessible one. (University News, MO)
County commission backs city's tax extension Oct 26, 2006
Salaries for the specialists that work at the center are funded through the University of Missouri System. Eastern District Commissioner Mike Forck said he wished more people realized what the extension center did. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
UMR name change debate heats up at open forum Monday Oct 25, 2006
The chancellor said UMR doesn t tell people anything about the intrinsic nature of the university, and it doesn t distinguish it among the other three campuses in the University of Missouri System ... Carney said a name change would not affect UMR s relationship with the University of Missouri System, and should the campus community want to change the name it would only need approval from the University of Missouri Board of Curators, not the Missouri legislature. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Wasinger has homophobic attitude Oct 24, 2006
Three days after the most recent University of Missouri System Board of Curators meeting at UMKC, I received an e-mail from Jonathon Brace, a student at the University of Missouri-Rolla (UMR) ... I ask: Why shouldn't the University of Missouri system allow it. (University News, MO)
