President's Office

April Board of Governors Meeting

Dear Colleagues: This past weekend, Truman’s Board of Governors held its annual April meeting, which coincided with meetings of the Foundation and the Alumni Board of Directors, as well as the Foundation’s annual recognition celebration. During the Foundation celebration, we recognized those whose extraordinary generosity has earned them a place among Truman’s most distinguished recognition […]

Update: Proposed Change to Missouri Higher Education Funding Model

Dear Truman Community: I want to update you on the status of the higher education FTE funding formula proposed by House Budget Chair Deaton.  The House of Representatives barely advanced its version of the Fiscal Year 2027 state budget, containing the FTE funding formula.  The House version now moves on to the Senate, where it […]

House Budget Chair Proposed Change to Missouri Higher Education Funding Model

Dear Truman Community: On March 9, several media outlets reported on a proposed change to the higher education funding model in Missouri.  Specifically, the proposal calls for a change to a Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) based funding model.  This model ignores our state-designated liberal arts and sciences mission and would lead to a significant reduction in […]

Welcome Reception for Jackie Jackson, Vice President for University Advancement

February 7 Board of Governors Meeting

Dear Colleagues: The Truman State University Board of Governors held its first regular meeting of the 2026 calendar year this past Saturday, under the leadership of newly elected Chair William (Bill) Lovegreen.  Other officers for the calendar year are Vice Chair Jennifer Kopp Dameron and Secretary Taylor W. Burks. The meeting included several reports.  Dr. […]