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MSU to lead statewide community outreach program

MO (4/18/2007)

http://www.sbj.net/article.asp?aID=61214752.0403406.1002586.6071697.1239064.359&aID2=77113

Missouri State University and other schools across the state will start a three-year program this summer that will coordinate classes and faculty with community agencies.

…MSU will lead the statewide effort through its Missouri Campus Compact office. Additional Vista members will be placed at Cottey College, Truman State University, University of Missouri-St. Louis, St. Louis Community College-Meramec, Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City, North Central Missouri College and Missouri Southern State University, as well as two other schools yet to be named.

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