North Central Missouri College elected the President, Vice President, and Secretary of the student body for the 2025-2026 academic year. Tailer Morrison from Mount Vernon, TX, has been elected Student Senate President. Andrea Jenkins from Pickering, MO, was elected Vice President, and Emily Epperson from Braymer, MO, was elected the Secretary. Additional officers will join the Senate executive team in the fall to allow incoming students to run for a seat as Treasurer, Historian, or Representative.
“Student Senate is an integral part of student leadership on campus,” said Dr. Kristen Alley, Vice President of Student Affairs. “They represent all NCMC students and provide input ideas, and lead initiatives for the entire student body. We congratulate the newly elected officers and look forward to working with this great group of student leaders in the upcoming academic year.”
Tailer Morrison is pursuing her Associate in Arts in Teaching degree at NCMC and will graduate in May 2026. Tailer is involved in Student Senate, is an athlete on the women’s basketball team, FCA, BSU, SSS, and residence life.
“I’m most excited about getting the chance to make a difference and impact at NCMC,” said Tailer. “I really want to focus on student involvement and getting all our students coming out to activities and connecting with our organizations.”
Dr. Kristen Alley, Vice President of Student Affairs, said, “Tailer is poised to be an outstanding Student Senate President. Like the many strong leaders who have come before her, she brings an inspiring energy and a clear commitment to expanding student engagement, experiences, and opportunities.”
Tailer chose NCMC to play collegiate basketball, and it was an affordable option for her and her family. Tailer said, “At NCMC, I can play basketball and earn my degree at a great school. NCMC was everything I was looking for.”
Dr. Alley went on to say, “I vividly remember Tailer and her family’s first visit to campus. They had made the long drive from Texas yet arrived with enthusiasm and a genuine eagerness to learn about every facet of campus life. In her first year, Tailer jumped in with both feet. She is a great student, a member of the women’s basketball team, involved in a variety of student organizations, and is pursuing a degree in education.”
The executive team and the rest of the Student Senate are involved in campus decisions regarding growth, development, and change. Tailer will serve on Shared Governance with NCMC President Dr. Lenny Klaver and the Presidents of each staffing group. Shared Governance meets monthly to discuss progress, ideas, and ways to improve.
“Shared Governance is critical to our success at NCMC,” said Dr. Lenny Klaver, NCMC President. “Shared Governance allows the presidents to discuss progress from all angles. It’s great to hear input and ideas and receive counsel from the group. I look forward to working with Tailer and the entire Student Senate executive team. I know their leadership and ideas will help govern and grow NCMC next year.”
Dr. Alley added, “As we celebrate our centennial anniversary, Tailer’s election as President reflects the wide-reaching impact and growth of our institution over the past 100 years, as well as serves as a bellwether for a bright future ahead.”
Student Senate is the governing council for the NCMC student body and oversees student organizations and clubs. They represent the student population and provide input for regulation, change, and future planning.
Student Senate is advised by Donnie Hillerman, Housing Director/Men’s Baseball Coach; Lesli Collins, Campus Activities Director/Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach; and Dr. Kristen Alley, Vice President of Student Affairs.
To learn more about Student Senate or opportunities for involvement at North Central Missouri College, visit www.ncmissouri.edu or contact NCMC at (660) 359-3948.
Photo: Tailer Morrison