Shana Meyer was hired as vice president for student affairs at Missouri Western.
“I am excited to join the team at Missouri Western,” she said. “The University and the community have been very warm and welcoming.”
Meyer has been assistant vice president of student affairs at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kan., since August 2006. She also served six years as assistant director of college advancement for student life and director of student life at Kansas State University at Salina. Previously, she was coordinator for academic affairs and residence life coordinator at Kansas State University.
At Fort Hays State, Meyer led the Student Life Cluster, which included student activities, Greek life, student publications, residential life and more. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in English/Journalism and a Master of Science degree in Counselor Education from Emporia State University and is working on her doctorate in student affairs in higher education from Kansas State University.
“It’s exciting to have a hand in developing student affairs and help with students’ education outside of the classroom. We have a lot of opportunities to develop more services,” she said. “College is a good time for students to discover who they are and how they fit in society, and student affairs is really here to foster that discovery.”
Meyer said it’s been encouraging to see the upgrades to facilities and student spaces on campus. One of the first projects she was involved in was renovating and enlarging the patio area by the Blum Union over the summer. Improvements included more seating, a small stage and sun shades so more students will be encouraged to make use of the area.
Meyer, who began her duties April 1, succeeded Dr. Judy Grimes, who was serving as interim vice president for student affairs.