Shana Meyer has been named vice president for student affairs at Missouri Western State University. She will begin her duties April 1, 2013.
“We had an excellent pool of applicants to fill this critical position, and I’m pleased to welcome Shana Meyer to our senior leadership team,” said Dr. Robert Vartabedian, Missouri Western’s president. “She brings with her a wealth of student affairs experience from Emporia State, Kansas State, and most recently Fort Hays State.”
Meyer has been assistant vice president of student affairs at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kan., since August 2006. She also served for 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.
“I am excited to join the team at Missouri Western,” Meyer said. “In my interactions with staff, faculty, students and alumni, pride in the institution and a true sense of community were described repeatedly. I couldn’t find a more gracious, welcoming group of people than what I’ve found at Missouri Western. I look forward to working with this committed group of professionals who are already striving to make a difference in the lives of students.”
At Fort Hays State, Meyer led the “Student Life Cluster,” including student activities, Greek life, student publications, residential life and many other units. She received a Bachelor of Science in English/Journalism and a Master of Science in Counselor Education from Emporia State University and is working on her doctorate in student affairs in higher education from Kansas State University.
Meyer succeeds Dr. Judy Grimes, who has served as interim vice president for student affairs since last April. “Judy has done an excellent job in this time of transition, and we appreciate her dedication to Missouri Western,” Dr. Vartabedian said.
Missouri Western State University is a comprehensive regional university providing a blend of traditional liberal arts and professional degree programs. The university offers student-centered, high quality instruction that focuses on experience-based learning, community service, and state-of-the-art technology. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit www.missouriwestern.edu.