Feasibility Study
Welcome to the MO-KAN-NE Chapter Feasibility Study resource hub. This page includes the full feasibility report and executive summary, along with supporting documents that outline our current structure and potential future direction as a chapter. You will find detailed committee charges that describe the work and expectations of each committee, as well as visual aids illustrating board positions and leadership pathways. Additionally, we are sharing a proposed cluster-based model that explores new ways for committees to collaborate more effectively and enhance member engagement.
We encourage all members to review these materials at their own pace and use the accompanying interest form to indicate your interest in serving in a committee or board role in the upcoming year.
Membership Interest Form:
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Feasibility Reports
MO-KAN-NE (MKN) Chapter Feasibility Study
The MO-KAN-NE Chapter of the Educational Opportunity Association (MKN) conducted a comprehensive feasibility study to evaluate its current organizational structure, volunteer capacity, and member engagement across Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska. Presented on November 17, 2025, the report outlines a roadmap for modernizing the chapter to ensure long-term sustainability and inclusivity. The central goal of these reforms is to move from a traditional volunteer-led model to a functionally integrated organization. By simplifying participation and clarifying leadership pathways, MKN aims to remain a vibrant, equitable, and sustainable advocate for educational opportunity
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MKN Board Position, Committee & Level Graphic
The proposed refinements are mission-driven, aiming to reduce barriers to participation and ensure that professionals from all program types and geographic areas have equal opportunities to lead. By modernizing its structure, MKN strengthens its ability to advance equity and access for its members across the region
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Executive Summary
These refinements are mission-driven. By reducing barriers to participation and improving communication, MKN ensures that professionals from all program types and geographic areas have equal opportunities to lead and advance educational equity across the region.
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Committee Charges
The Committee Charges document provides a detailed operational breakdown of the various functional groups within the MO-KAN-NE Chapter. It outlines the specific responsibilities, time commitments, and core missions for each committee, serving as a roadmap for volunteer engagement and organizational governance.
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MKN Committee Restructure Proposal
The MKN Committee Restructure Proposal is a strategic framework developed by the 2025 Feasibility Study Task Force. It aims to modernize the chapter’s operations by consolidating its current, complex network of over 20 committees into a more manageable, collaborative, and values-based model.