Missouri

Missouri authorized legislation in 1990 to join MHEC​. As a member state, Missouri benefits from participation in cost and time-saving contracts, programs, and initiatives, as well as through supportive research. Missouri commissioners provide expertise and leadership for MHEC.

Member state since May 9, 1990
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Missouri Commissioners

Chris Brown

Missouri General Assembly

State Representative; Chairman, Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee

Term: 5/23/2025 to 7/1/2026

Samantha Dickey

Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development

Assistant Commissioner for Postsecondary Policy

Term: 7/17/2023; serves at pleasure of the governor; Missouri Governor's Designee

Member, MHEC Executive Committee

David Pearce

University of Central Missouri

Executive Director for Government Relations

Term: 10/5/2022 to 1/1/2026

Member, MHEC Executive Committee

Susan Thomas

Truman State University

President

Term: 6/3/2019 to 1/1/2021

Curtis Trent

Missouri General Assembly

State Senator; Member, Economic and Workforce Development Committee

Term: 1/16/2025 to 12/31/2026

MHEC Missouri Committee Members

Joshua Fischer

Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development

M-SARA Regional Steering Committee

Michael Reda

Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development

Review Panel for State Policy and Performance Data

Leroy Wade

Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development

Midwest Student Exchange Program Council