Outreach and Education

Vision and Mission Statement

Currently in DRAFT status…
Vision:
A better educated and communal Missouri geospatial community.
Mission:
To provide targeted geospatial learning opportunities while building strong geospatial community partnerships.

Members

Mark Duewell – co-chair
Shannon White – co-chair
Liz Cook
Aaron Addison
Andy Wagner
Josie Bock
Stan Balsman
Todd Comer
Joe Eckmann
Ray Fox
Leslie Chamberlin

Presentations and Guidesheets:

 

Advanced LiDAR Workshop (Branson, March 2012)
   
   
   
   
 
Small Shop GIS
Example of the presentation materials at the NE Regional Workshop (Kirksville, October 2009)
  1. Review, update and have printed the MGISAC brochure (annual – prior to conference)- ensure it is posted to the web site for download.
  2. Manage and post outreach materials to list servers and web sites – when appropriate.
  3. Coordinate MGISAC outreach activities at events showcasing GIS.
    1. Establish a timeline of events for publication to the web.
    2. Assist in planning MGISAC Conference efforts.
    3. Contribute to MAGIC planning efforts if required.
    4. Host a display booth, participate in and/or sponsor the following State conferences / meetings: Missouri Mappers’ Association (MMA), Missouri Society of Professional Surveyors (MSPS), Missouri Assessors Association (MAA), or others as appropriate.
    5. Coordinate regional MGISAC workshops – as appropriate
      1. Coordinate with Local Government (LGov) Sub-committee who will lead the effort, UM Cooperative Extension staff in each region and local user groups.
      2. Based on LGov regional requests assist in tailoring events for each of the 4 corner regions (NE, NW, SE, SW).
  4. Coordinate MGISAC efforts that support geospatial training.
    1. Coordinate with UM Cooperative Extension staff.
    2. Identify and post geospatial training opportunities on the website, via the list servers and update appropriately.
    3. Promote GIS seminars as identified.