Northwest Missouri State University
08/19/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/19/2026 21:24
McLain, registrar team honored for excellence in academic affairs
McLain, registrar team honored for excellence in academic affairs
Aug. 19, 2026
Northwest Missouri State University on Wednesday honored employees who exhibit a positive influence on its academic community through their dedication, collegiality and unassuming excellence.
The Academic Impact Awards, which the University presented for the fifth consecutive year, were announced during a meeting of staff and faculty who are involved with academic affairs units at Northwest.
The awards were presented this fall to Paula McLain, senior human resources generalist in the Office of Human Resources, and the staff comprising the Office of the Registrar. Summaries of their nominations are provided below.
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Paula McLain |
Paula McLain, senior human resources generalistMcLain's contribution to the campus has always been as a consistent leader in guiding Northwest's student employment program. The 2025-26 academic year was particularly demanding due to both external factors, such as revised state minimum wage requirements, and internal factors such as the University's implementation of Workday. Additionally, in the absence of a position in the Graduate Office, McLain assisted the graduate dean with the graduate assistantship for several months. McLain continuously and tirelessly served the institution, including academic units, throughout a particularly challenging year with student employment changes at Northwest. |
Office of the Registrar staff
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Terri Vogel |
Heather Kline |
Crista Chappell |
Andrea Kirt |
Faith Dow |
Laura Linville |
Lindsey Coe |
Staff in the Office of the Registrar are recognized as being champions of the mission of the University. They demonstrate exceptional dedication in their support of students, staff and faculty. They are continually professional, student-focused, forward-thinking, willing to pitch in, and they regularly go above and beyond to serve.
The staff consists of Terri Vogel, registrar; Heather Kline, associate registrar; Crista Chappell, assistant registrar; Andrea Kirt, registrar services specialist; Faith Dow, academic scheduling specialist; Laura Linville, transcript specialist; and Lindsey Coe, records specialist.
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