Emeritus President of Missouri State University
Springfield, Mo.
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Students @MissouriState this year are from every county in MO, every state in the USA and 88 countries.
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No. Sorry. I'm a @Cardinals fan. nitter.app/cheche320/status/66106…
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What a shame. One of the best novels ever written.
School district pulls 'To Kill A Mockingbird' from reading list; 'makes people uncomfortable,' official says trib.al/2zObDXh
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It's @MissouriState of course.
No. 1 college choice for Missouri high school grads? ACT says it’s not Mizzou kansascity.com/latest-news/a…
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Youngest granddaughter's Christmas present arrived today. She wanted a rocking horse. I don't think so...#RockingBear
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How do I get talked into these things?
FRIDAY MOOD.
Thanks President @ClifSmart for helping us get to STAR Awards! Check out the full video here: piped.video/K7uCw1Pwnxo
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36,000+ new COVID-19 cases today in the USA. All time record. Time to mask up folks. Let’s protect our friends and neighbors.
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Took an emotional walk to/from/around campus today. Miss my office, my coworkers, the students and end of semester events. But good days are ahead, right @ThePSUBear?
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This isn’t goodbye, it’s see you later.
Thank you for everything, @MissouriState.
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Our 6th grandchild, Cannon Rhett Smart, was born today. Came two weeks early and our son delivered him at home in the bathtub as they had no time to get to the hospital. Nice job Murray! 🎈🥂🎉👏👏👏 7 lbs 5 oz.
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6 years ago today I began my tenure as President @MissouriState. Thanks to the Board of Governors for their continued confidence in me.
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Being president of Missouri State University has been the biggest honor of my life. I look forward to serving my final year as president and passing the baton to someone who can build on the good work we have been doing. As always, go Bears!
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I am on it. @MoStateBkstore-please send a flag and send me the bill! #GoBears
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Changed my profile picture since I’m working from home. Not really using the pitchfork. That’s Gail’s thing. 😜
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Day 1 or year 8 of being president of @MissouriState begins today. Thanks to all for this incredible opportunity. I love this job!
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Proud to be invited to March for racial justice in America by @MOStateFootball. We must all do better. #CitizenBears
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Racism is abhorrent and wrong. We condemn it in all its insidious forms, and it is not welcome at @MissouriState.
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Sunday Quote: “Don't join the book burners. Don't think you're going to conceal faults by concealing evidence that they ever existed. Don't be afraid to go in your library and read every book.…” Dwight D. Eisenhower
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We accept this challenge to establish a George Floyd Scholarship @MissouriState. Gail and I will make the first contribution. More info on how you can be a part next week. forbes.com/sites/michaeltnie…
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Today I announced that qualified free and reduced lunch students in the Blue Springs, Liberty, Smithville & North KC School Districts can sign up for dual credit classes @MissouriState at no cost beginning in January. #Access
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This is my last official day as President of @MissouriState. I have changed my profile and profile picture and will be posting significantly fewer tweets going forward, but I’ll always be a supporter of our great University. 🐻❤️
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I hope this special message from one of Springfield’s own will bring some joy to our #BearGrads.
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Eight more years! The @MissouriState Board of Governors today extended President @ClifSmart's contract through 2026. #GoMaroon bit.ly/2KKURYd
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Arrived in Ireland. Made it to Limerick for first concert of the festival. @MSU_Choirs chamber choir got a standing ovation from the other choirs. 👏👏👏You never know who you will run into on one of these trips. 👇
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Sunday Quote: “Don't let the sun go down without saying thank you to someone, and without admitting to yourself that absolutely no one gets this far alone.” Stephen King
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Tomorrow we announce that one of the best football coaches in America will be leading @MOStateFootball program. If you love football, stay tuned. #GoBears 🐻🏈
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Walking to the car this evening saw students blowing bubbles, jogging, hanging up a hammock etc. What a beautiful day @MissouriState.
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First round of major decisions made. Communication will go out before 10am tomorrow by email/alert system to our entire campus. Expect another by Thursday focusing on employee policies/practices. Thanks for your patience as we work to get this right.
Spring break for the leadership team @MissouriState is #coronavirus planning all day, every day. We will be communicating plans as they are finalized for students and employees this week.
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#LuckyPants 🐻⤴️
Honestly I don't think any other school has a President with more swag than @ClifSmart 💯
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Happy 33rd anniversary Gail. What a tremendous partnership it has been. Thanks for everything. ❤️
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All three holiday parties are over. Gail was a tremendous hostess. Couldn’t do this job without her.
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Sunday Quote: "It would be foolish to disguise the gravity of the hour. It would be still more foolish to lose heart and courage." Winston Churchill
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Today, @GovParsonMO signed HB2003 which restores $6.5 million of funding to @MissouriState. THANK YOU
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First virtual #MSUFountainDay ceremony completed. Thanks Caylin and @MOStateTC for hosting. Good to be back on campus even for an hour and even though we were social distancing. 🐻
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Today, @MissouriState announced spring break is extended for one week and all in-person spring classes will move to alternate delivery methods on March 30.
We took these actions to do our part to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Sunday Quote: “Be kind. The moments I most regret in my life were the moments I could have been kinder.” Barbara Bush
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Do you have your tickets to @KinkyBootsBway @HammonsHall yet? Gail and I will be there March 20.
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Today we lost a champion, teacher, Bear and hero. #RestInPeace Jean. Many will always remember what you did today. @maroonation is proud and sad.
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Rats. No rain tonight. National and local weather folks practically guaranteed torrential rain, storms & lightning beginning by 2pm today. Unreliability of weather forecasts is why we never cancel class w/o snow/ice actually on the ground. Lesson learned.
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I was horrified by offensive social media posts made by two incoming students recently.
These students have chosen to withdraw from the university. Read my analysis of the situation. bit.ly/3du1RaK
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I hope you enjoy this #GitUpChallenge video featuring @mostateag students and me. Enjoy your Thanksgiving break.
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Look who stopped by the office today to wish my executive assistant a happy birthday. Happy Birthday Rowe! Thanks for all you do.
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We have reassigned employees to this important task rather than laying people off. Win/win for employees and students.
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Sunday Quote: “If everyone in the country wore masks in public it would bring the spread of the coronavirus under control within four to eight weeks.” Robert Redfield (CDC Director)
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Miriam Ann Smart (grandchild 4) came into the world this morning. I'll be heading to Arkansas Saturday to meet her.
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Sunday Quote: “When I say, ‘Be kind to one another,’ I don’t only mean the people that think the same way that you do. I mean be kind to everyone.” Ellen DeGeneres
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#coronavirus meetings/work all day today. Impressed w/ the dedication, creativity and caring of our folks. We are positive, making data driven decisions on a reasonable timeline, and committed to doing the right thing. Travel and event directives coming soon.
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We don’t usually close the university on a forecast, but w/ 20,000 students traveling tomorrow we thought it made sense to make an exception to that practice. Enjoy Spring Break.
Due to expected weather that may impact spring break travel safety for our students, all classes, including online classes, are canceled and the university is closed Friday, March 11.
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“Missouri State University has been recognized as one of the safest college campuses in the nation.”
A recent study ranked college campus in the U.S. for their security practices and crime rates. Missouri State University came in 65th. ky3.com/content/news/Missour…
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Undergrad application fee @MissouriState still ZERO.
The average application fee among these 61 schools is about $77, U.S. News data shows. nytv.to/aGPep
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I could get used to this if it were a little warmer. First hammocking station open @MSUBlairShannon.
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Today @JohnJungmann and I signed an agreement to allow qualified @officialSPS students on free/reduced lunch to take @MissouriState dual credit courses at no cost beginning now. #access.
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And the @MOStateFootball team is in the #FCSPlayoffs. Didn’t know if I would be able to say that as President @MissouriState. Thank you @kmoatsmsubears @CoachBPetrino and all our coaches, players and staff. Well done. #GoBears
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Five year MO enrollment data presented @MoHigherEd Board Meeting. Post secondary enrollment down 9% over this period while @MissouriState is up 11.4%. We are the only institution to grow each of the last 5 years.
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Good news—today my mom got her first COVID-19 vaccination. No side effects. Light at the end of the tunnel. 🙏
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Ran errands this morning. Wore a mask into the dry cleaners. Since my 86 y/o mom lives in Arkansas, #IMaskfor your mom and grandmother... #CitizenBear
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Off to France with my beautiful wife of 30 years. Happy Anniversary Gail. (Note to thieves: we have house sitters)
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We strongly condemn the racism, bigotry and intolerance shown by white supremacy organizations in Charlottesville. bit.ly/2uDzlBo
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We just pulled off the largest one-dose vaccination event in the state of Missouri. 6131 people vaccinated. Big thanks to @SGCHD and @OTCedu, @DruryUniversity @EvangelUniv @officialSPS @CityofSgf and all our partners for their hard work!
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This week @MissouriState distributed another $1.7 million CARES funds to 2541 students. We have now distributed all $7 million we received. Some universities haven’t even started. Very proud of our 🐻team.
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It’s my honor to announce that @MissouriState’s spring #BearGrads will get two chances to walk at a commencement ceremony later this year.
We’ll see you Oct. 18 or Dec 11, 2020 at @JQHArena.
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Sunday Quote: "This is my charge to everyone: We have to be better. We have to love more, hate less. We gotta listen more and talk less...it's our responsibility to make this world a better place.” Megan Rapinoe
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Proud of oldest son who received his first full time teaching offer yesterday. Will be teaching third grade this fall and will be at least the fifth generation Smart working in education. 👍🎉🎈💥👏
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Sunday Quote: “Hold the door, say please, say thank you.
Don't steal, don't cheat, and don't lie. I know you got mountains to climb, but always stay humble and kind.” Tim McGraw
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Sunday Quote: “Read, read, read, read, read. Read everything. You can’t work unless you know the world, and outside of living in the world the best way to learn about the world is to read about it.” John Goodman
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Calling all Bears fans. @ArtHains is very ill and needs our prayers now. See article below. news-leader.com/story/sports…
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One of the best things about this week in Ireland has been time with Gail. Headed to the airport.
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Bought my first Power Ball ticket ever last night. If I win, half the money goes @MissouriState. Who is with me?
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Student emails every Claudia on campus after losing connection on Tinder today.com/video/student-emai… via @todayshow
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So glad I skipped afternoon @SGFChamber meeting to see this. On to the Super Regionals!
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House votes to restore $68 million in cuts to higher education. For @MissouriState, this would mean a $6.4 million restoration of funding if the bill becomes law. Thank you @Rep_TRichardson & @FitzpatrickMO for your leadership on this issue. #MoLeg
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The @MSULadyBears are looking to clinch a @ValleyHoops championship. I hope you enjoy this video with @MSUCoachMox and me, and support the team this week at @JQHArena.
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