Cathy Proffitt Boys



Department

Computer Science and Engineering Technology Faculty
Role: Staff
Campus: West Plains

Postal mail

Missouri State University
Computer Science and Engineering Technology Faculty
128 Garfield
West Plains, MO 65775

Details

Education

  • MS, Computer Information Systems, Missouri State University
  • MBA, Missouri State University
  • BS, Mechanical Engineering, Missouri University of Science & Technology

Teaching

  • CIS 201 Introduction to Current and Emerging Technologies in Business
  • CSC 297 Computer Science and Information Technology Capstone
  • EGR 100 Careers in Engineering and Computing
  • EGR 110 Introduction to Engineering Design
  • EGR 120 Introduction to Computer Aided Design
  • EGR 297 Engineering Capstone
  • QBA 237 Basic Business Statistics
  • UAS 110 Introduction to Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones)
  • UAS 140 Drone Design and Construction
  • UAS 220 Drone Mapping and Geospatial Analysis

Professional experience

  • Department Chair of Computer Science and Engineering Technology
  • Associate Professor of Computing and Engineering
  • More than 10 years of manufacturing leadership experience
  • More than 27 years in higher education administration and teaching

Professional Organizations

  • FAA Unmanned Aircraft System College Training Initiative group (FAA-UAS-CTI
  • Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI)
  • South Central Cattlemen’s Association
  • Howell County Amateur Radio Club

Certifications

  • Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Remote Pilot Certificate, FAA
  • Technician Class Amateur Radio Certification, FCC
  • Industry 4.0 Certified Associate, NC3/Festo
  • Generative AI Certificate, NC3/Trane
  • Data Analytics Certificate, NC3/Trane

Campus Service

  • Academic Leadership Committee
  • Assessment Committee
  • Student Academic Advisor

 

Awards and honors

  • West Plains Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year (2016)
  • President's Volunteer Service Award (2012-2013)
  • Dean's Merit Award for Meritorious Accomplishment in University Service (2010-2011)
  • Howell County Farm Family (2010)
  • Extension Leaders Honor Roll (2009)
  • Governor's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2008)
  • Who's Who Among American Teachers (2002)
  • Business & Professional Women (BPW) Young Careerist of the Year (2000)