Recruiter guide 1314

NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

Recruiter Guide Career Services 2013-2014

Career Services

We are a centralized office that provides employers with a connection to each of Northwest’s 11 academic departments. Career Services exists to bring the talents of Northwest students and alumni together with the opportunities employers and graduate schools offer.

Mission

Provide career information to students and alumni exploring career opportunities; seek to strengthen job search skills while continuing to establish and maintain relationships with employers in public and private schools, colleges, university, business, industry and government; provide active and effective settings for students to interact with employers in an effort to gain insight to the changing needs of the workforce; and offer support to the University community through feedback from follow-up surveys of graduates.

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CAREER SERVICES

Northwest Missouri State University

2013 – 2014 RECRUITER GUIDE Table of Contents Introduction to Career Services . ............................. 2 Mission . .................................................................. 2 Career Services Staff .............................................. 2 Calendar of Events .................................................. 3 Contact Information ................................................ 3 Office Hours ............................................................ 3 Successful Recruiting at Northwest . ...................... 4 University Profile ..................................................... 4 Maryville Facts ........................................................ 4 During Your Visit to Northwest ............................... 5 Campus Map and Lodging Information ................... 5 Employer Services .................................................. 6 Internships .............................................................. 8 Hire A Bearcat ........................................................ 9 Undergraduate Degrees ........................................ 10 Student Organizations ........................................... 11 Media Options . ..................................................... 12

Career Services Staff Stacey Stokes, Career Development Coordinator – Employer Relations 660.562.1343 sstokes@nwmissouri.edu

Rosalie Weathermon, Career Development Coordinator – Internships 660.562.1455 rosalie@nwmissouri.edu

Joan Schneider, Director 660.562.1251 ensming@nwmissouri.edu

Tanya Riley, Career Services Specialist 660.562.1250 tmriley@nwmissouri.edu

Calendar of Events FALL 2013

SPRING 2014

Classes Begin................................... Aug. 26

Classes Begin ................................. Jan. 13

Labor Day ......................................... Sept. 2.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day . ...... Jan. 20

(no classes)

“Mock” Interview Day . ................. Oct. 2

J.W. Jones Student Union, 3rd floor

Career Day . ....................................... Oct. 8

Lamkin Activity Center/Bearcat Arena

Next Day Interviews ....................... Oct. 9 .

J.W. Jones Student Union, 3rd floor

Homecoming Week ................. Oct. 21–26 Walk-out Day .................................. Oct. 25

(no classes)

“Mock” Interview Day . ............... Feb. 27

J.W. Jones Student Union, 3rd floor

Career Day . .................................. March 11

Lamkin Activity Center/Bearcat Arena

Next Day Interviews .................. March 12

J.W. Jones Student Union, 3rd floor

Education Expo ........................... March 17

Lamkin Activity Center/Bearcat Arena

(no classes)

Spring Break .......................... March 21–28

Thanksgiving Break .......... Nov. 26–Dec. 1

Finals Week ......................... April 28–May 2

Finals Week ................................. Dec. 9–13

Spring Commencement ................. May 3

Fall Commencement . ................... Dec. 13

Contact Information

Office Hours

Career Services Northwest Missouri State University Administration Building, Room 130 800 University Drive Maryville, MO 64468-6001

Weekdays 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

660.562.1250 career@nwmissouri.edu www.nwmissouri.edu/careerserv

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Successful Recruiting at Northwest To increase student interest, they need to be aware of what you have to offer! Can you identify the things that make your employer enticing? Is it unique benefits, the clients you serve, the projects undertaken...how can we market your employer to our students and faculty?

The Career Services staff can help you create and maintain an ongoing campus presence through marketing your employer’s brand. Have you considered the options below?

PARTICIPATE IN ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWS Conduct On-Campus Interviews each trimester to build a strong and lasting positive reputation with both Northwest faculty and students.

SEND OUT TARGETED EMAILS/MESSAGES We will blast out emails (you must provide the content) and hang posters and flyers across campus to share your message with students, faculty and alumni.

POST JOBS/INTERNSHIPS Posting current job/internship opportunities through Hire A Bearcat (our online recruiting system by NACElink/Symplicity) helps to generate interest and a better understanding of employer expectations. Hire A Bearcat is available to all students and alumni.

OFFER INFORMATION SESSIONS Arrange information sessions or information tables to build a campus awareness that will attract a specific student population (majors, minors, GPA, etc.).

ATTEND EVENTS Get involved – attend campus events like Career Day, “Mock” Interview Day and Next Day Interviews to promote your employer, meet potential hires and build relationships with faculty.

CONNECT WITH STUDENT GROUPS Partner with us to connect with students, campus organizations, and faculty by hosting a workshop or providing a classroom presentation.

PROVIDE SITE VISITS UNIVERSITY PROFILE ■■Northwest’s student

body is more than 6,800 students who come from every region of the U.S. and around the world, representing 44 states and 30 countries ■■124 undergraduate programs, more than 106 majors, 71 minors; 33 master’s programs ■■Average class size of 27 ■■72% of classes have fewer than 30 students ■■More than 160 student organizations ■■More than 70% of our students are active in at least one student organization ■■More than 950 of our students are employed on campus ■■Our students volunteer more than 25,000 hours each year to the community, region, state and world ■■95% of students gain

hands-on experience through faculty-student research, internships and more ■■97.4% of undergraduates and 99% of graduate students secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation ■■Operates on a trimester calendar of fall, spring and summer ■■Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools ■■Northwest has a tradition of continuous improvement

MARYVILLE PROFILE ■■Population: 12,000 ■■11 public parks ■■Close proximity to

Mozingo Lake • 3,000 acre park • 18-hole golf course • Hunting and fishing • Boating and camping

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Offer site visits and tours of your facility to introduce potential hires to your company and its culture.

During Your Visit to Northwest WELCOME It is our goal that your campus recruiting visit to Northwest provides a maximum benefit to you. If there is anything we can do to make your visit more productive or enjoyable please let us know. Upon arrival to campus please check in with Career Services to receive your recruiting folder. Our office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. With prior arrangements we can accommodate extended recruiting hours. We are located on the first floor of the Administration Building, Room 130.

PARKING Employers participating in On-Campus Interview days, Information Sessions, “Mock” Interviews and Employer Panels will receive a parking pass through email or it may be provided the day of the event.

For all Career Day and Education Expo events, parking lot 62 will be reserved to accommodate employer parking needs.

This lot is located just west of Lamkin Activity Center, across the street from the Ron Houston Performing Arts Center. A shuttle is scheduled to transport employers from the lot to Lamkin Activity Center during morning registration times and after each event.

If a ticket is received for improper parking or improper placement of the provided parking pass, it will be the responsibility of the car’s owner.

RECRUITING MATERIALS Employers will receive a folder containing a copy of the interview schedule, resumes, a campus map, a list of majors and an evaluation upon arrival.

EXPECTATION OF INTERVIEWEES We have a No-Show policy in place for all candidates that wish to schedule an interview on campus. If a student misses an interview or cancels an interview with less than 24-hours notice they are required to write a letter of apology to the employer. Please report all no-shows to a staff member before you depart.

LUNCH We can assist in making lunch arrangements with faculty members if advance notice is provided. The first and second floors of the J.W. Jones Student Union feature our Bearcat Commons, Chick-fil-A, Einstein Bros Bagels, Zen Japanese Cuisine and a mini mart convenience store. Starbucks is located on the first floor of B.D. Owens Library.

The third floor of the Union contains a lounge area, meeting rooms, and conference rooms that may be reserved but require at least 48-hour notice and are subject to availability.

EVALUATION An evaluation will be included in your recruiting folder. Please take a few minutes prior to departure to provide us with feedback on your recruiting experience. Your comments help us to assess our strengths and enhance areas that may need improvement.

It is never too early to schedule campus recruiting dates for the upcoming trimesters. Please share your plans with our Career Development Coordinator – Employer Relations to make future arrangements.

For more information visit the links below (or see list on pages 10 & 11).

Undergraduate Majors and Minors www.nwmissouri.edu/ academics/majors.htm Graduate Degrees www.nwmissouri.edu/ graduate/degreelist.htm Student Organizations www.nwmissouri.edu/ studentaffairs/organizations Campus Map and Lodging Information www.nwmissouri.edu/ admissions/campusvisits/ maps.htm Northwest Missouri State University Recruiter Guide 5

Employer Services Career Services makes many of the necessary arrangements for On-Campus Recruiting. We will reserve the rooms and order necessary equipment upon request. Please contact Campus Dining at 660.562.1275 if you would like to make arrangements for food or refreshments.

ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWS Recruiters may choose to have an open, pre-select or fill at Career Day interview schedule, for candidates that meet the predetermined criteria (major, GPA, graduation date) established by the employer: ■■ An open schedule allows students (who meet the predetermined criteria) to sign up for an interview.

■■ A pre-select schedule allows the recruiter to review the resumes submitted and then invite candidates of interest to select a time on the interview schedule. This schedule requires five weeks’ notice prior to interview date.

■■ Employers may choose to fill their schedule at Career Day if prior arrangements are made with Career Services.

To reserve interviewing dates and select scheduling arrangements: 1. Complete the Create New Schedule Request form located in Hire A Bearcat at www.nwmissouri.edu/careerserv/ HABinfo.htm. If you have never logged in or don’t recall your password, Hire A Bearcat will guide you through the process.

2. Please provide a complete job/internship description, including the requirement of a bachelor’s degree.

Requests are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis.

3. We will review and process each request in the order it was received. Please allow 2-4 business days to receive confirmation.

INFORMATION SESSIONS Information Sessions or Information Tables provide a setting to promote awareness and excitement about the organization.

Typically the session begins with an overview of the company, job expectations and industry trends, followed by a question/ answer session. Highlights of the organization can be shared through videos, slides, webpages or a question/answer session to increase student interest. Students and faculty will be notified of all information sessions. Recruiters can choose to add candidates from the Information Session to their interview schedule. Career Services makes many of the necessary arrangements for On-Campus Recruiting. We will reserve the rooms and order necessary equipment upon request. Please contact Campus Dining at 660.562.1275 if you would like to make arrangements for food or refreshments.

To reserve recruiting dates and select scheduling arrangements: 1. Complete the Request New Information Session form located in Hire A Bearcat at www. nwmissouri.edu/careerserv/HABinfo.htm. If you have never logged in or don’t recall your password, Hire A Bearcat will guide you through the process.

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2. Please provide a complete job/internship description, including the requirement of a bachelor’s degree.

Requests are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis.

3. We will review and process each request in the order it was received. Please allow 2-4 business days to receive confirmation.

“MOCK” INTERVIEW DAY “Mock” Interview Day is held each fall and spring. The day is composed of eight mock interviews for each selected employer and is designed to provide students with feedback on improving their resume and interviewing skills to better prepare them for real interviews. Each interview session will be approximately 40 minutes, which allows 20 minutes to conduct the student’s interview and 10-15 minutes to evaluate the resume and provide them with feedback. This is an all-day event, the first interview begins at 8:30 a.m. and the last interview concludes by 4:30 p.m. If you are interested in participating please contact our office.

EMPLOYER PANELS Career Services offers a variety of programs for students throughout the year. These programs are led by employers willing to share their point of view and experience within the industry. Panels typically conclude with a question/answer session. If you are interested in participating please contact our office.

CAREER DAY Offered each fall and spring, this event provides employers the opportunity to connect with potential hires for full-time or internship positions. We believe you will find our event to be both affordable and professional. Graduate schools and other post-professional schools are also encouraged to participate.

This event is open to all students, alumni and community members.

NEXT-DAY INTERVIEWS Next-Day Interviews are hosted the day following Career Day; employers must pre-register to reserve space to interview candidates of interest. Space is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

EDUCATION EXPO This job fair is exclusively for school districts and private schools seeking potential teaching candidates. Soon-tograduate teacher candidates, alumni and other guests can present their resumes to school districts and learn about the district’s immediate openings.

RESUME REFERRALS Career Services can match employers with candidates that meet their hiring criteria through resume referrals. We provide this service to employers seeking to fill full-time or internship positions which require a bachelor’s degree or a degree in progress. Contact Career Services with the job description, including major, GPA and graduation date. Our staff will mail or email the resumes of qualified registered candidates to the employer.

WEBSITE Our website (www.nwmissouri.edu/careerserv) provides a list of employers participating in on-campus recruiting and includes a link to the company website to help students research the organization as well as potential job and internship opportunities.

PROMOTING EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITIES Career Services lists full-time or part-time positions, internships, and interviewing opportunities on Hire A Bearcat, an online recruiting system used by students, alumni, and employers. This system was designed with you in mind, it is straightforward, simple, and free. Once you have registered for an account you can manage both postings and interview schedules in one location. Below are the guidelines for job/ internship postings: ■■ All positions require a complete job description, which should include: position summary, essential functions, minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications, working conditions, contact information, and application instructions.

■■ We must be able to obtain confirmation of your organization and/or vacancy from your website.

■■ Full-time positions must be career focused and require at least a bachelor’s degree.

■■ Part-time positions must be career focused and require the candidate to be in pursuit of a degree.

■■ Internship positions must be career focused and may be for credit or not-for credit.

■■ No positions will ask for excessive outlay of personal candidate funding (fees) in order to obtain the position.

■■ All third-party recruiters must adhere to our Third Party Recruiter Policy www.nwmissouri.edu/careerserv/PDF/ Third_Party_Employer.pdf.

In an effort to increase efficiencies, we ask that you post your own positions to Hire A Bearcat. By posting and managing your jobs, internships, and interview schedules personally, you guarantee that these opportunities will be advertised in a timely manner. If you need assistance using the system, please contact our office at 660.562.1250 or career@ nwmissouri.edu.

All employers must adhere to: ■■ National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Principles of Professional Practice ■■ Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations ■■ Recruitment and employment laws for the state of Missouri and the federal government ■■ Guidelines established by Career Services and Northwest Missouri State University

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Internships Northwest students can go from the classroom to the workplace with ease. They know the value of real-world experience and they aggressively seek out internships to augment their degree work. They participate in internships to test-drive potential careers, build marketable resumes and expand real-world skills. Pursue talented internship candidates at our career events, through on-campus recruitment visits or through resume referrals. Post your internship openings on Hire A Bearcat which is easily accessible to all Northwest students.

BENEFITS OF HIRING A NORTHWEST INTERN

DETAILS TO CONSIDER WHILE DEVELOPING AN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

■■ Enrich your organization with the fresh perspective of a student with enthusiasm and energy

1. Who will coordinate the hiring process?

■■ The opportunity to complete special or short-term projects

3. Brief description of the work experience you plan to provide

■■ A cost-effective recruiting tool­—interns sometimes become permanent employees with a minimal learning curve

4. Beginning and ending dates

■■ A valuable public relations tool when the intern returns to campus and talks with fellow students about their experience

2. Majors desired

5. Job location 6. Qualifications you desire—coursework, year in college, etc.

7. Rate of pay 8. Number of openings

■■ Share in training tomorrow’s workforce

9. Where and when you plan to interview

■■ Invest in your community

10. How students should apply/respond

■■ Develop a partnership with higher education creating an opportunity to have input into curriculum ■■ Find out what Northwest students have to offer

Coro Kansas City Summer Internship in Public Affairs, a 10-week program that exposes the students to community issues, leadership development, civic leaders and organizations.

Kansas City, Mo. political science major and public relations minor

Bunim/Murray Productions,

which is behind a multitude of popular reality shows, including “The Real World,” “Project Runway,” “Road Rules” and “Keeping Up with the Kardashians,” as well as the Emmy-winning HBO documentary “Autism: The Musical.” Los Angeles, Calif. ng minor public relations major and advertisi

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11. Application deadline Some students may wish to gain academic credit for their internship. If so, the student initiates this process to establish this three-way agreement between the student, the University and you, the employer. A Northwest Academic Internship is a guided work experience in a professional field with an approved employer or organization for which a student earns academic credit. Each academic department establishes their own internship criteria and requirements.

Contact our Career Development Coordinator – Internships to discuss your internship plans.

Legislative Internship, pairs students with a state representative’s or state senator’s office where they lation, write may analyze, follow and craft legis rage, assist cove s pres k trac and press releases constituents with problems, as sessions. well as attend hearings and work Jefferson City, Mo. ng majors business management and marketi

Hire A Bearcat is

part of the NACElink Network, the result of a national alliance among the National Association of Colleges and Employers (www. naceweb.org), Direct Employers Association (www. directemployers. org), and Symplicity Corporation (www. symplicity.com) and is the only job listing service that provides employers the ability to directly interact with Northwest Missouri State University students and alumni.

Hire A Bearcat Employers use Hire A Bearcat (NACElink/Symplicity) to post internship/employment opportunities and search for eligible candidates. Northwest uses Hire A Bearcat/ NACElink to provide a web-based system for job/internship posting(s), resume storage, candidate registration, and on-campus interview scheduling for students, alumni and employers who recruit through Northwest.

Let’s get started!

1. To log in, visit our website at www.nwmissouri.edu/careerserv, then select the Employer Log-in button found in the lower left hand column of the page.

2. If you are a first time user, click New Employer Registration and complete a short personal and organizational profile.

3. Once your registration has been approved, you will receive a welcome email with your username and password information.

4. Hire A Bearcat is a free service, you may post job/internship vacancies and create and manage On-Campus Recruiting schedules.

Your username and password apply to all NACElink institutions through OneStop. www.nacelink.com

My Account Edit your contact information and reset your NACElink password.

Organization Profile View and edit your organizational information.

To edit the organization name or overview centrally, visit NACElink at www.nacelink.com.

On-Campus Recruiting Request and manage on-campus recruiting schedules.

Jobs and Internships Post, edit or close job/internship listing(s) .

Posting a position to Hire A Bearcat is free. You may also post your jobs and internships to multiple NACElink institutions for a nominal fee (called a multi-school posting).

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UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS – B.A., B.S. Geographic Info. Science: Accounting: Private Industry Public Advertising Agriculture: Agricultural Business Agricultural Science Agronomy Animal Science Animal Science (Pre-Vet) Horticulture Art: Graphic Design Specialization Studio Specialization Ceramics Drawing Painting Photography Printmaking Sculpture Biology: Botany Cellular-Molecular Ecology Environmental Science General Biology Marine Biology Psychology Zoology Business Economics Business Management Business Technology: Interactive Digital Media Management Networking Chemistry ACS Chemistry: Biochemistry General Chemistry Medicinal Clinical Laboratory Sciences Communication: Interpersonal Communication Organizational Communication Public Relations Rhetoric Comprehensive Crisis Response Computer Science Economics English Finance: Corporate Finance Financial Computing Financial Mgmt.

Financial Services Foods & Nutrition: Dietetics + program falls under Pre-Professional Zoology * RN to BSN completion program ** completion program partnership with St. Luke’s School of Radiologic Technology, Kansas City ± cooperative program with the University of Missouri

Civic/Public Data & Technology Earth Technology Emergency Response Management Geographic Geography Geology: Environmental General History Industrial Psychology Interactive Digital Media: Art: Visual Imaging Computer Science New Media International Business Management Info. Systems Marketing Mathematics Mass Media: Applied Advertising Broadcast & Production Multimedia Journalism Sports Media Media Studies Music Nanoscale Science: Nanoscale Biology Nanoscale Chemistry Nanoscale Physics Nursing* Philosophy Political Science Pre-Professional Zoology Psychology Psychology/Sociology Public Administration Radiologic Sciences** Recreation: Corporate Rec./Wellness Recreation & Park Management Therapeutic Recreation Spanish Theatre: Performance Technical Theatre & Design Undecided Wildlife Ecology & Conservation TEACHING/ EDUCATION MAJORS - B.S. ED, B.M.E

Agricultural Education Art Education Biology Education Business Education Chemistry Education Elementary Education English Education Instrumental Music Education: Non-Piano Piano Mathematics Education Middle School

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Physical Education Social Science Spanish Special Education: Cross Categorical Speech/Theatre Education Unified Science: Biology Chemistry Earth Science Vocal Music PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

Pre-Chiropractic+ Pre-Dental Hygiene Pre-Dentistry+ Pre-Engineering Pre-Forestry Pre-Law Pre-Medicine+ Pre-Mortuary Science Pre-Nursing Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Osteopathic & Allopathic Therapy Pre-Pharmacy+ Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Radiology Pre-Respiratory Therapy Pre-Speech Pathology Pre-Veterinary Medicine+ TWO-YEAR CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Farm Operation Information Systems Business Technology MINORS

Accounting Information Systems Advertising Agricultural Science Agronomy Animal Science Art Biochemistry Biology Broadcasting Chemistry Child & Family Studies Coaching Commercial Agriculture Communication: Interpersonal Communication Organizational Communication Public Relations Rhetoric Comprehensive Crisis Response Computer Applications Computer Networking Computer Science Criminal Justice Data Management Deaf Studies

Economics English English: Writing Environmental Science Food Service General Business Geographic Information Systems Geography Geology Gerontology History Horticulture Humanities Individualized Language Interactive Digital Media International Studies Journalism Mathematical Sciences Military Science Music Nutrition Philosophy Physics Political Science Precision Agriculture Psychology Public Administration Public History Recreation Sociology Spanish Sport Psychology Systems Management Theatre Writing TEACHING/ EDUCATION MINORS

Art Elementary Art Secondary Biology Business Chemistry Early Childhood Earth Science English Health Marketing & Cooperative Education Mathematics Middle School Science Physics Spanish Speech/Theatre

GRADUATE PROGRAMS MASTER OF ARTS – M.A.

English English: English Pedagogy Speech History

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – M.B.A.

M.B.A. M.B.A.: Agriculture Economics Information Management Technology MASTER OF MUSIC EDUCATION – M.M.E.

Music Education MASTER OF SCIENCE – M.S.

Agriculture Applied Computer Science Applied Health and Sport Science Biology Geographic Information Science Higher Ed Leadership Recreation MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION – M.S. ED

Educational Leadership: K-12 Elementary Secondary Elementary Mathematics English: Speech Guidance and Counseling Health and Physical Education Reading Special Education Teacher Leadership Teaching: Agriculture Early Childhood Elementary Self-contained English Language Learners English History Instructional Technology Mathematics Science SPECIALIST IN EDUCATION

Elementary Principalship Secondary Principalship Superintendency CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Alternative Certification Career and Technical Education English Language Learners/ English as a Second Language e-Teaching Geographic Information Science Instructional Technology Special Education Administration DOCTORAL PROGRAM

Doctor of Education±

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS We offer more than 160 student organizations, encompassing social, religious, multicultural, athletic, political, artistic and performing activities and interests. For up-to-date, detailed information, go online at www.nwmissouri.edu/studentaffairs/organizations.

ACADEMIC/DEPARTMENTAL

102 River Wildlife Club Accounting Society ACM-W Agronomy Club at Northwest Missouri State University Alpha Kappa Psi Alpha Tau Alpha/ Collegiate FFA/ PAS American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences American Association of Petroleum Geologists The Loess Hills Chapter American Choral Directors Association American Marketing Association Association for Computing Machinery Council for Exceptional Children Criminal Justice Club DigEM (Digital Electronic Media) Digital Electronic Media (DigEM) ECHO Family and Consumer Science Education Future Physical Education Professionals Club Gamma Theta Upsilon GeoClub Health & Human Services Future Professionals Minority Educators of Northwest Missouri National Association for Music Education Northwest History Club Northwest Student Chapter of MAA Northwest Student Dietetic Association NW Phi Beta Lambda NWMSU Block and Bridle NWMSU Horticulture Club Philosophy Club / Phi Sigma Tau Pre-Health Occupations Club Psychology/Sociology Society Sigma Alpha Sigma Alpha Iota Sigma Tau Delta - English Honor Society Social Sciences Research Group Society of President’s Scholars Student Missouri State Teachers Association (SMSTA) The Northwest Missourian The Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society (S.A.A.C.S.) Tower Yearbook

GOVERNMENT/POLITICAL

College Republicans Northwest Missouri State Political Science Club Northwest Missouri State Young Democrats Student Senate GREEK

Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Gamma Rho Alpha Kappa Lambda Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Alpha Sigma Alpha Delta Chi Delta Sigma Phi Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Greek Week Interfraternity Council Kappa Sigma Fraternity Order of Omega Panhellenic Council Phi Beta Sigma Phi Delta Theta Phi Mu Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity Sigma Kappa Sigma Phi Epsilon Sigma Sigma Sigma Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity Theta Chapter Tau Kappa Epsilon The National Pan-Hellenic Council Zeta Phi Beta Sorority HONORARIES

Alpha Sigma Lambda Beta Beta Beta Biological Honors Society (Tri-Beta) Blue Key Honor Society Cardinal Key Honor Society Delta Mu Delta Kappa Kappa Psi Kappa Omicron Nu National Honor Society Kappa Pi Kappa Sigma cast of Alpha Psi Omega Lambda Pi Eta Mortar Board National Society of Collegiate Scholars Pi Omega Pi Psi Chi Sigma Gamma Epsilon The Agriculture Honor Society of Delta Tau Alpha Upsilon Alpha Chapter of the Gamma Sigma Epsilon Chemistry Honor Society (GSE)

MULTICULTURAL

Alliance of Black Collegians Alpha Mu Gamma Language Honors Club American Sign Language Club Asian Student Association Association of Non-Traditional Students (ANTS) Common Ground Indian Student Association(ISA) ISO Korean Student Association Northwest Muslim Student Association (NWMSA) S.T.A.T.S. Spiritually Involved Sisters Together Achieving Harmony PERFORMING ARTS

Comedy Inc. Mock Trial Northwest Dance Company Percussive Arts Club Project Xpression United States Institute for Theatre Technology University Players RELIGIOUS

Baptist Student Union Christian Campus House Cru Fellowship of Christian Athletes Gamma Alpha Lambda Latter-day Saint Student Organization Lutheran Campus Center Newman Catholic Center Northwest Navigators Spirit & Truth Gospel Choir Wesley Student Center RESIDENTIAL LIFE

Franken Hall Council National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) Hudson Perrin Hall Council Millikan Hall Council Neighborhood Action Board Phillips Hall Council Residence Hall Association (RHA) Roberta House Council South Complex Hall Council Suite Squad

SPECIAL INTERESTS

AdInk Clay Club Collegiate Farm Bureau Comic Book Club Enactus Equestrian Club Fellowship of the Tower Greeks Advocating the Mature Management of Alcohol (GAMMA) Humans Vs Zombies at Northwest Missouri State University Independent Filmmakers Club Kind Individuals Dedicated to Students (K.I.D.S.) Military S.O.S. Minority Men’s Organization (MMO) NAMA Northwest Advocates for Animal Awareness Northwest Coalition Against Violence Northwest Missouri Anime Club Northwest Missouri State Homecoming Committee Northwest Missouri State University Cinema Society Northwest Missouri State University Ellis Foundation Northwest Missouri State University Student Ambassadors Northwest Student Veterans Association Pre-Law Society Shirtless Bearcats STANDS- Students Taking Action at Northwest for Developing Sustainability Student Activities Council The Science Fiction Society of Northwest To Write Love on Her Arms TOMS Campus Club SPORTS CLUB

Northwest Fishing Club Northwest Hockey Club Northwest Rugby Club Northwest Soccer Club NWMSU Wrestling VOLUNTEER

Alternative Spring Break Bearcat Heroes for the American Red Cross NETwork Against Malaria Sigma Society St. Jude Up til Dawn

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Media Options NEWSPAPER The Northwest Missourian (campus newspaper) www.nwmissourinews.com 660.562.1635 nwmadv@nwmissouri.edu

RADIO KNIM Radio, Maryville www.nodawaybroadcasting.com 660.582.2151 joyce.cronin@nodawaybroadcasting.com

KXCV Radio The Maryville Daily Forum (community newspaper) www.maryvilledailyforum.com 660.562.2424 classads@asde.net

The Nodaway News-Leader (community newspaper) www.nodawaynews.com/ 660.562.4747 nodawaynews@socket.net

St. Joseph News-Press

Provides in-depth news and information and music programming. The station broadcasts in a 100-mile radius of Maryville, is an NPR affiliate based on the Northwest campus. www.kxcv.org/about 660.562.1163 kxcv@nwmissouri.edu

KZLX Radio Campus and community radio station operated for and by students. www.kzlxfm.com kzlx@nwmissouri.edu

(community newspaper) www.newspressnow.com 816.271.8666 classified@newspressnow.com

Career Services Administration Building, Room 130 800 University Drive Maryville, MO 64468-6001 660.562.1250 career@nwmissouri.edu

www.nwmissouri.edu/careerserv