Missouri State University

Study Away Programs Staff

Study Away Programs staff has extensive experience studying abroad and is very knowledgable about the various programs. We welcome you to stop by the office anytime Monday through Friday from 8am - 5pm, except during the weekly staff meeting. Study Away Programs staff holds a staff meeting every Thursday from 12:30pm - 1:30pm. If you have questions, please contact us.

Elizabeth Strong

Elizabeth Strong

Director

ElizabethStrong@MissouriState.edu
Phone: 417-836-6368
Office: Jim D. Morris Center 404

Administers Study Away Programs to strengthen MSU’s international curriculum. She collaborates with faculty in planning short-term programs, develops Study Away policy, and coordinates implementation of liaison agreements with partner institutions.

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Miko McFarland

Miko McFarland

Study Away Advisor

MikoMcFarland@MissouriState.edu
Phone: 417-836-6368
Office: Jim D. Morris Center 405

Advises students through the entire study abroad experience, from the initial application process to their return back to MSU. She also advises incoming international exchange students. Miko has experience studying abroad in Japan, Mexico and Europe.

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Marian Green

Marian Green

Administrative Assistant II

MarianGreen@MissouriState.edu
Phone: 417-836-5263
Office: Jim D. Morris Center 405

Marian has over 10 years of dedicated experience in the Study Away Programs office, making her an invaluable asset to staff and students. She also serves as the National Student Exchange coordinator.

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Denise Medforth

Denise Medforth

Accounting Specialist

DMedforth@MissouriState.edu
Phone: 417-836-6368
Office: Jim D. Morris Center 406

Denise works with short-term faculty-led program finances: assisting faculty directors with overseeing budgets, managing and reconciling program expenses. Denise has a strong background international travel logistics, as she lived in Germany for 3 years.

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