Committee on Planning Research Doctorates at Missouri State University

Welcome! This site is a shared space for learning, conversation, and collaboration related to the planning of research doctoral programs at Missouri State University. The Committee on Planning Research Doctorates is working to explore how Ph.D. programs can be thoughtfully designed to align with the university’s mission, institutional strengths, and public affairs identity.

You will find materials from past and current open forums, along with a calendar of upcoming meetings and events. These resources are intended to support transparency and invite broad participation as the campus community engages in shaping the future of research doctorates at Missouri State.

Campus background, image of Dr. Elizabeth Briody Founder and Co-chair of anthropology career readiness network and meeting schedule (April 24, at 11:00 a.m.)

Lessons from the Anthropology Career Network

APRIL 24, 2026
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (CT)

Passcode: ^MJ5!cV3

View Recording

Community Resources

Missouri State faculty and staff can find the committee's design documentation, recommended reading material, and open forum information in the Ph.D. Planning OneDrive folder linked below.

Access the Missouri State Ph.D. Planning Resources

Missouri State faculty attending the first Ph.D. planning open forum

Planning Committee

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Contact Information

For more information, please contact Johannes Strobel, Ph.D., Dean of the Graduate College.

Location: Carrington Hall 306
Email: JStrobel@MissouriState.edu