“SBU has the best faculty and staff. They truly care about our student body and it shows every day. Professors invite students to their homes on a regular basis for department barbeques, Christmas parties and Welcome Week events. They are willing to work with students outside of class to help them tailor their academic careers to best prepare for the real world. Altogether, faculty and staff create an incredible support system that aids students as they grow to become servant leaders.”
Your Guides to Getting Here
You’re not on your own when you decide to apply at SBU. Our team of professionals is here to help you navigate the financial, academic and living arrangements that you must make to get settled into campus life at SBU. Please contact any of these representatives anytime. They are here for one purpose: to serve YOU.
Meet the counselors
Amanda Pierce, Associate Director of Admissions
Email
(800) 526-5859
(417) 328-1912
Recruitment expertise: Transfer students
Bio
Mike Tennison, Assistant Director of Admissions
Email
(800) 526-5859
(417) 328-1824
Recruitment expertise: Southwest Missouri
Bio
Tracy Hayworth, Admissions Counselor for Minority Recruitment
Email
(800) 526-5859
(417) 328-1809
Recruitment expertise: Minorities
Bio
Craig Wright, Admissions Counselor
Email
(800) 526-5859
(417) 328-1814
Recruitment expertise: Western States (West of MO) and Vernon, Barton, Lawrence, Newton and Jasper counties in MO
Bio
Kyleigh Savas, Admissions Counselor
Email
(800) 526-5859
(417) 328-1816
Recruitment expertise: Southeast MO, Eastern U.S., Missionary Dependents and Third Cultural Students
Bio
Becky Van Stavern, Admissions Counselor
Email
(800) 526-5859
(417) 328-1815
Recruitment expertise: Kansas City, Johnson County, KS, Northwest MO, NE, IA and International students
Bio
Ashley Shrimpton, Admissions Counselor
Email
(800) 526-5859
(417) 328-1812
Recruitment expertise: St. Louis and Northeast MO
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