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On June 15, 1995, Missouri Governor Mel Carnahan signed into law Senate Bill 340 which gave Missouri
State University a statewide mission in Public Affairs. This mission defines a primary way in which a
Missouri State education is different from that of other universities and one way by which we educate our
students to imagine the future.
Our Public Affairs Mission
The three broad themes of the public affairs mission can be articulated as:
Ethical Leadership
Goal: Students will articulate their value systems, act ethically within the context of a democratic society,
and demonstrate engaged and principled leadership.
Cultural Competence
Goal: Students will recognize and respect multiple perspectives and cultures.
Community Engagement
PUBLIC AFFAIRS MISSION
Goal: Students will recognize the importance of contributing their knowledge and experiences to their
own community and the broader society.
Goal: Students will recognize the importance of scientific principles in the generation of sound public
policy.
CITIZENSHIP AND SERVICE-LEARNING
209 Plaster Student Union Phone: (417)836-5774
http://www.missouristate.edu/casl
Citizenship and Service Learning (CASL) at MSU allows students to apply what they are learning
in college by linking certain academic classes with relevant service work that benefits the external
community. Students enrolled in a service learning class take an additional (optional) one-credit
class that is attached to the regular academic course.
The core required education courses that have a Service Learning component are RDG 474 and
SPE 340. In addition, many content-specific programs offer other Service Learning courses.
Consult the website (http://www.missouristate.edu/casl/) for a complete listing of departmental
courses by semester. The Service Learning component classes are optional and involve tutoring
and mentoring in the community in the fields of reading, elementary or special education.
Students who choose to take the Service Learning component with one of the regular courses
listed above will be required to give 40 hours of service over the course of the semester. Only
students with sophomore status (30 hours or more) are eligible and must also meet the
prerequisites for the academic class that have this component. Please check the catalog or ask
your advisor concerning the prerequisites for these courses.
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