Missouri Western received three awards from the National Association for Campus Activities at its National Convention in February in Columbus, Ohio.
Latoya Muhammad, Multicultural Education Director, was recognized with the Outstanding Diversity Achievement Award – Individual. This award was established to recognize campus professionals who positively contribute to the development of programs and services that promote cultural diversity, understanding, and awareness.
The University was also presented with the Outstanding Diversity Achievement Award – Campus Program for the documentary film and event “Learning to Be Chloe Again: A Survivor’s Story.” The powerful film documented the experiences of a Missouri Western student who survived sexual assault and an abusive relationship that occurred in high school. Tara Stoll, Instructional Media Center, produced the documentary.
Dr. Vincent Bowhay, Career Development Director, was named the recipient of the Gold Scholar Award. This research award is designed to support NACA’s efforts to advance the field of campus activities by encouraging the development and dissemination of knowledge that could improve the college experience for students through involvement in campus activities. Dr. Bowhay’s research proposal focused on student employment as a model for workforce readiness skill development.
The National Association for Campus Activities advances campus activities in higher education through a business and learning partnership, creating educational and business opportunities for its school and professional members. Established in 1960, NACA now has more than 1,000 college and university members and close to 650 associate members who represent artists, lecturers, and performers.