ABOUT NOSS

In 1976, NADE began as the National Association for Remedial/Developmental Education Studies in Postsecondary Education or NAR/DSPE.  The organization has continually offered professional development opportunities for faculty and support staff in higher education for 43 years, and the name change will allow NOSS to continue its mission to:

• provide professional development for administrators, faculty, and support professionals
• support student learning
• provide public leadership
• disseminate exemplary models of practice
• coordinate efforts with other organizations
• facilitate communication among educational professionals.

MISSION  

NOSS exists to assist education professionals in making a positive difference in the lives of students.

STRATEGIC PLAN (2020-2024)

A.  Expand Membership

Goal 1: Implement approved recommendations of the membership taskforce.

Goal 2: Research & Identify potential partners to expand membership.

B.  Expand Communication Reach

Goal 1: Evaluate marketing strategies

Goal 2: Identify new target audiences to market NOSS

C.  Expand Professional Development 

Goal 1: Identify new professional development opportunities

Goal 2: Foster leadership development

D.  Evaluate Operations Structure 

Goal 1: Evaluate the operational structure of the chapters

Goal 2: Improve financial stability

ABOUT NOSS-MS

NOSS-Mississippi is a state chapter of the National Organization for Student Success (NOSS).  NOSS-MS was founded in January 1981.  James Barber, from Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Natchez, called together a group of developmental educators from across the state to form an organization based on the NOSS principles.  Over the nears, NOSS-MS has become a driving force in colleges and institutions across the state of Mississippi.  It ensures that students receive an education based on their beginning capabilities and one that will take them as far as they can go.  NOSS-MS is a strong, bivrant organization that hs much to offer to all educators.  

NOSS-MS  members are faculty and staff who serve developmental education in a variety of capacities. In addition to teaching college study skills, First-Year-Experience courses, Co-Requisite English and math, reading, and writing courses, our members also work in learning centers, student support programs, retention and assessment programs, and advising and counseling programs. Many of our institutions’ programs provide supplemental instruction, tutoring, mentoring, and labs for college courses.

We welcome your involvement and membership. Membership is open to any individual engaged in higher education or interested in the purposes of  NOSS-MS. Annual membership runs from October 1st through September 30th. Benefits of membership include:

• Annual fall conference (membership included in conference registration fees)
• The  NOSS-MS newsletter published two times a year (winter and summer)
• Board or committee involvement
  
• Recognition awards in developmental education for educators, administrators, and students
• Networking with other educators at the state regional, national, and international level
• Leadership opportunities at the regional and national levels
• Publication/presentation opportunities in newsletters and at conferences

If you are not able to attend the conference, you may still join  NOSS-MS.      MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION