College of Business

College Dean
Dr. Jeffrey Zimmerman
Plaster Hall 302 • 417-625-9319

The Plaster College of Business houses three distinct departments: Business Administration (includes MAcc and MSM graduate programs), Computer Information Science, and Engineering Technology.

Mission

The Robert W. Plaster College of Business provides quality, student-centered, accessible business education programs for undergraduate and graduate students from the four-state area and beyond.

We are committed to preparing our students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical perspectives necessary to thrive in the global community; developing close relationships with regional businesses; responding to stakeholder needs; engaging in applied research to advance the practice of business and the effectiveness of teaching and learning; and promoting faculty excellence in teaching, research, and community service.

Vision

The Plaster College of Business aspires to be a respected school of choice, distinguished for the career preparation of its students and the engagement of its faculty.

Core Values

Learning and Research

We promote an environment that facilitates and supports learning, collaboration, and communication by both faculty and students directed at scholarly activity and the application of knowledge.

Community

We respond to the needs of our regional and global community by preparing responsible, productive citizens for leadership roles and by providing services that support economic development.

Innovation

We cultivate a spirit of entrepreneurship by developing new offerings and activities and by incorporating technological and pedagogical advances that support the learning environment.

Respect

We value each member of our community and promote an inclusive, transparent environment where diverse perspectives are welcomed and appreciated.

Integrity

We commit to operating with integrity in our leadership, our financial practices, our teaching and scholarship and among our students.

Social Responsibility

We believe that faculty and students should engage in activities that foster social and ethical awareness and respond to domestic and international needs for sustainable societies.

Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome and support a broad diversity of people and ideas as an essential element to quality education in a global interdependent society.

Continuous Improvement

We commit to continually assess and improve our programs and activities in support of our mission, vision, and core values.