MWSU Leah Spratt Hall, Room 106 (816) 271-5647

University Advancement offers Western the opportunity to foster partnerships and cooperative agreements that support academic excellence, student success, capital projects, and community enrichment through gifts, private dollar support, and in-kind donations. University Advancement encompasses development, alumni services, college and community relations, special events, and planned giving.

Staff

Dan Nicoson
Vice President, University Advancement
Executive Director, MWSU Foundation
Phone: 816-271-5647
email: nicoson@missouriwestern.edu

Roger Swafford
Director of Public Relations & Marketing
Phone: 816-271-5649
email: rswafford1@missouriwestern.edu

Colleen Kowich
Director of Alumni Services
Phone: 816-271-5650
email: ckowich@missouriwestern.edu

Jerry Pickman
Director of Development
Phone: 816-271-5648
email: pickman@missouriwestern.edu

Diane Holtz
PR/Marketing and Alumni Services Coordinator
Phone: 816-271-5651
email: holtz@missouriwestern.edu

Kim Weddle
Executive Administrative Associate
Phone: 816-271-5647
email: weddle@missouriwestern.edu

Office Hours
The University Advancement office is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The office is located in Leah Spratt Hall, room 106.