COTA is comprised of twelve (12) members appointed by the commissioner of higher education, one of which shall serve as chairperson of the committee. Membership shall consist of four (4) representatives from the public two year colleges and four (4) representatives from the public four-year colleges and universities, one (1) of which must be from the University of Missouri and one (1) of which must be from the other public four-year institutions; one (1) representative from independent two-year colleges or proprietary institutions; two (2) representatives from independent four-year colleges and universities and one (1) at-large position. In addition, the commissioner or a designated representative will sit as an ex-officio voting member of the committee.
Name | Institution | Title | Representational Type |
Kate Herrell | Metropolitan Community College | Vice President, Instruction & Student Services | 2 Year Public |
Helen Hale (Past Chair) | Crowder College | Director of Student Success & Retention | 2 Year Public |
Keith Zoromski | Mineral Area College | Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs | 2 Year Public |
Katelyn Wilson | Moberly Area Community College | Director Academic Services | 2 Year Public |
Margaret Herron (Chair Elect) | Avila University | Registrar | 4 Year Independent |
Matthew Frank | Linwood University | Transfer Credit & Systems, Specialist | 4 Year Independent |
Ross Hawkins | Missouri State University | Director of Academic Advising and Transfer Center | 4 Year Public |
Brooke Lockhart | SEMO | Asst. Director of Admission, Transfer and Recruitment | 4 Year Public |
Beth Kania-Gosche (Chair) | Missouri S&T | Professor of Education | 4 Year Public |
Mitzi Clayton (Secretary) | University of Missouri | Director, Community Relations & NCAA Certification | 4 Year Public - MU |
Joy Vann-Newton | RW2 Career and Technical Education | CEO | Proprietary/2-Year Independent |
Robyn Walter | East Central College | Vice President – Academic Affairs | At Large Representative |
David Hewkin | MDHEWD | Sr. Program Specialist | COTA Liaison |
Bennett Boggs | MDHEWD | Commissioner of Higher Education | ExOfficio |