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Mabee Learning Commons

We are here to help every step of the way.

Resourcing your Education

Mabee Learning Commons’ mission is to design and develop resources to help every student, staff and faculty member achieve their full potential while at MidAmerica Nazarene University.

Our student success programs help students make a smooth transition into college. The Academic Success Center (ASC) is MNU’s primary academic resource for MNU students needing academic support

The Mabee Library provides visitors with digital materials, print materials, and study zones for academic success.

The library team offers research assistance and technology support on a drop-in and/or appointment basis. Please come by for a visit!

Events

PGS Education Virtual Information Meeting
Zoom
Feb 19, 2026 @ 5:45pm
to Feb 19, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Join us for an online informational event designed for individuals who want to become licensed teachers, with opportunities to also learn about advanced study for currently licensed educators.
MNU Theatre | Theatre Cabaret
Bell Cultural Events Center - Mabee Performing Arts Hall
Feb 19, 2026 @ 7:30pm
to Feb 21, 2026 @ 9:45pm
This special performance is only presented every four years so don’t miss it! Our Theatre Cabaret features solos, duets, monologues, scenes, dance, and group numbers selected from many different plays and musicals. It is a wonderful opportunity to showcase our amazing students varied talents and see a wide range of material.
Performing Arts Preview
Bell Cultural Events Center
Feb 20, 2026 @ 3:00pm
to Feb 20, 2026 @ 9:00pm
If you're interested in MNU band, theatre, choir, or worship arts, this preview day is for YOU! Take an in-depth tour of our Performing Arts facilities, sit on rehearsals, enjoy dinner with current performing arts students, and meet our faculty and directors.
MNU Improv 2/28
Bell Cultural Events Center - Sunderland Black Box Theatre
Feb 28, 2026 @ 7:30pm
to Feb 28, 2026 @ 9:00pm
The MNU Improv team presents monthly shows on campus. Games and lines are made up on the spot based on your suggestions!
MNU Chamber Orchestra | A New Beginning
Bell Cultural Events Center - Mabee Performing Arts Hall
Mar 1, 2026 @ 3:30pm
to Mar 1, 2026 @ 4:30pm
MNU’s Chamber Orchestra will feature the winner of our 1st annual concerto competition in a joint concert with the Olathe Community Orchestra.
We Love Alums Week
MNU Alumni & Friends Facebook and Instagram Pages
Mar 2, 2026 @ 7:00am
to Mar 6, 2026 @ 6:00pm
Join us March 2-6 for We Love Alums Week in telling the MNU story through your personal experience. Participation is free.
Innovation Academy Invitational
MidAmerica Nazarene University - Cunningham Student Center
Mar 7, 2026 @ 10:30am
to Mar 7, 2026 @ 3:00pm
MNU's Innovation Academy Invitational is for high-achieving juniors and seniors in high school. During the event, students
MNU Concert Band | From Sea to Sky
Bell Cultural Events Center - Mabee Performing Arts Hall
Mar 7, 2026 @ 6:00pm
to Mar 7, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Experience an evening of captivating music, featuring compositions inspired by God’s creation. From Sea to Sky will include renowned composers, Grace Baugher Dunlap, Viet Cuong, and Cait Nishimura, among others. There’s also a rumor that music from a classic film score involving battles in outer space might also be heard…come to find out!
MNU Choirs | Messiah
Bell Cultural Events Center - Mabee Performing Arts Hall
Mar 8, 2026 @ 3:30pm
to Mar 8, 2026 @ 5:30pm
Join us for a stirring full performance of Handel’s timeless masterpiece, Messiah—the greatest story ever told, brought to life through one of the most beloved musical settings of all time.
Nursing Open House
Cunningham Center - 2041 E Pioneer Blvd, Olathe, KS 66062
Mar 11, 2026 @ 3:00pm
to Mar 11, 2026 @ 5:00pm
Join us for our open house to get an overview of MNU's three unique BSN programs, our admission and prerequisite requirements and more.

Career & Workforce Development

The Career Services Office, located on the first floor of the Mabee Learning Commons, provides career resources and support to MNU students.

Services

  • Resume and cover letter review
  • Mock interview support
  • Handshake
  • Community Fair

MidAmerica Nazarene University uses Handshake as its official resume and job posting service. The site is available 24/7 to students, alumni, and employers at Handshake
Students, quickly apply to jobs and Internship opportunities posted exclusively for you, and search other opportunities via national job boards.
Create and upload your resume and career portfolio to make available to employers.
Access our events calendar, and career/job search advice documents, podcasts, videos and more.
Review Career Fair information and company recruitment visits.
Employers search for talented students and alumni, and post unlimited jobs for free.
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A service to assist students and alumni in finding mentors for career networking purposes.

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Employers connect with our student and alumni networks.
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FAIRSMNU hosts two annual fair events where employers can recruit students for their open opportunities.

  • Connections Fair: The Connections Fair is hosted as a part of Welcome Week in the fall semester during the first week of classes.
  • Career & Internship Fair: The Career and Internship Fair is held in the spring semester on a Wednesday in the last week of February/first week in March.

For additional information on these events or to set up a table to recruit on campus, please contact Dr. Linda Alexander at clc@mnu.edu

Exam & Testing Services

Accommodations/Testing The Coordinator for Student Academic Success provides accommodations for students who have a disability and manages the Testing Center. A disability may include a medical condition, mental health challenge, physical disability, learning disability or a short-term condition related to an accident or illness. Accommodations are meant to remove barriers to learning or to accessing the curriculum. Significant alterations to the curriculum or course delivery are not considered reasonable accommodations. Students who want to take CLEP exam or other standard exams such as DSST, Accuplacer, or ATI exams, should contact the Testing Center at testing@mnu.edu.

  • ACT Exam: The ACT is administered on campus during freshman orientation.
  • CLEP and DSST Exams: We offer CLEP and DSST exams on demand in the Academic Support Center, allowing MNU students to earn credit for their respective degrees by passing the appropriate exam.

The CLEP exam allows MNU students to earn credit in many General Education and elective courses for their respective degrees by simply passing the appropriate test.

At MNU there are a few prerequisite courses for which you have the option to demonstrate proficiency by passing a CLEP exam. Categories for CLEP exams include History & Social Sciences, Composition & Literature, Science & Mathematics, Business, World Languages.

Eligible courses for CLEP exam exemption include Lifespan Development, College Algebra, English Composition I, Chemistry and Biology. Our admissions staff can work with you if you’d like to utilize a CLEP exam option.

CLEP Test Preparation
  • Go to http://clep.collegeboard.org/exam for more information on CLEP exams.
  • MNU offers CLEP tests on demand. Please contact the MNU’s Academic Success Center, 913.971.3387 or testing@mnu.edu, for more information on scheduling your exam at MNU.
  • You may take CLEP tests anywhere the test is administered—not just at MNU. You’ll just need to enter MNU as the destination for your results. MNU’s CLEP code is 6437. CLEP results take a few weeks to be sent.
Overview of IRS Regulations
    • Find out the CLEP policy for your academic area
      Each academic area at MidAmerica Nazarene University sets its own policy regarding which CLEP exams it will grant credit for and how many credits it will award. Contact your academic adviser to learn more about the CLEP policy in your academic area at MNU.
  • Create a CLEP account
    You can manage your personal account through the CLEP registration portal. The registration platform will allow you to register for a CLEP exam 24/7, manage your personal information any time prior to taking the exam, select your score recipient institution, and purchase study materials.
    • Go to: clep.collegeboard.org
    • Complete all required fields
    • MNU’s CLEP location number is 6437
      Submit the $85 payment for each exam
    • Print the payment receipt. You will not be allowed to test without a copy of the receipt.

For test preparation go to the Next Steps section and click “Try a practice test” and “Get study materials”.

    • Schedule your test
      After you register for an exam, it is important that you contact the test center at least 2 days in advance of the test date to schedule your appointment. Registering for an exam provides you with a payment receipt and a Ticket ID.
    • Online Payment of $20 Exam Administration Fee
  • Bring to your exam:
    • Exam payment receipt
    • Government issued photo identification
    • Administration Fee payment receipt
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
If you have a learning or physical disability that would prevent you from taking a CLEP exam under standard conditions, you may request accommodations from the Academic Success Center. Contact us 5 days in advance of your exam date to make the necessary arrangements, submit documentation and receive approval of accommodations.

The DSST exam allows you to earn credit in many General Education and elective courses for their respective degrees by simply passing the appropriate test, saving you time and money. At MNU there are a few prerequisite courses for which you have the option to demonstrate proficiency by passing a DSST exam.

DSST exam steps
  • Visit the getcollegecredit.com website to see which exams are available. Exam rules and preparation material are also available on the website.
  • Verify with your academic advisor that the exam you plan to take is accepted at MNU.
  • Schedule your exam at the Academic Success Center at least 2 days before the day you would like to test.
  • Arrive on time for testing at the Academic Success Center and provide your government issued photo ID.
  • Pay the $80 exam fee directly to DSST, when you log in to take the exam. This must be paid by credit or debit card.
  • Online Payment of $20 MNU Exam Administration Fee
  • Register with DSST and indicate where you want your official score report to be sent. This is also done when you log in to take the exam. The MNU DSST location ID number is 8801.

If you have any questions about DSST exams, please contact the Academic Success Center, 913.971.3387 or testing@mnu.edu.

Disability Accommodations

Located on the first floor of Mabee Learning Commons,the Coordinator of Student Academic Success provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. A disability may include a medical condition, mental health challenge, physical disability, learning disability, or temporary disability related to an accident or illness. Accommodations are meant to remove barriers to learning or to accessing the curriculum.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. These laws aim to remove barriers that prevent qualified individuals with disabilities from enjoying the same opportunities available to persons without disabilities.

Contact Disability Accommodations

A student with a disability requesting a reasonable accommodation must contact the Director of Accessibility and Testing, Kay Hall, at access@mnu.edu or 913.971.3581. MNU’s complete policy regarding student disability accommodations may be found here.

Kay Hall

Email
913.971.3581

Textbooks and Course Materials

Input your class schedule on MNU Textbooks to see all books and materials. Read all the disclaimers and class notes on the list. If a class has EasyText, either eBook or Courseware, a note will be displayed as well.

All books not available as EasyText would be the student’s responsibility to acquired.

    • We are committed to making textbooks affordable for students. MNU Textbooks helps students find their booklist, required, optional or recommended items for their courses, and offers price comparisons from major retailers, saving time and money by ordering online.
    • MNU does not have an online or physical bookstore on campus. All textbook listing and purchasing are done online with third party retailers.
  • MNU Textbooks is only an accessibility tool to streamline the process of obtaining all materials. Students can purchase course materials from any retailer. MNU does not process credit card transactions, issue refunds, or assist with returns. Purchasing and shipping is a transaction between the student and the retailer, MNU holds no responsibilities in that process.

 

    • What is EasyText?
      • EasyText is MNU’s name for the Inclusive Access textbook program, giving students discounted first-day access to digital course materials through the classroom Moodle page. EasyText is designed to reduce student costs, ensure first day of class access, and improve student outcomes.
      • An EasyText book is a required digital book, either eBook or courseware, and accessible through Moodle and/or Bookshelf.
      • EasyText can be up to 80% cheaper than new print and up to 50% cheaper than eBook from the publishers.
      • EasyText is embedded in the class fee and charged to the student’s account.
      • If the course material is found elsewhere for cheaper, the student could “opt-out”
      • Courseware is an interactive item such as Connect, Access, MindTap, MyLabs, Achieve, Revel, InQuizitive, Mastering, etc. integrated with Moodle.
    • What is Bookshelf?
      • Bookshelf is the student’s electronic library provided by VitalSource. All EasyText books, rental or perpetual, will be store in it.
      • Bookshelf uses MNU’s Moodle username and password (@mnu.edu)
      • Once a student purchases a book, they can open it online, or choose to download it on the mobile app.
    • What is Opt-Out?
      • If students don’t want EasyText books they have the option to “Opt-Out” manually for each one of them.
      • Always double-check with the instructor before opting out of EasyText since these are required course materials.
      • Students can opt out of your textbooks only at the beginning of the term. Check the opt-out date from the emails, and Moodle link.
      • Students will begin receiving emails on their email (mnu.edu) two weeks prior to the start of each class.
      • If the student chooses to opt-out of these materials their account will be refunded, and the student will be responsible for acquiring the material from another source.
      • Courseware is required for class assignments and progress; students won’t pass the class without it. Therefore, the option to “opt-out” is to turn off for those items.
    • What is ISBN?
      • All books have an ID number called ISBN. It is a 10 or 13-digit number. Always double-check the ISBN number with the requested book from the instructor before purchasing.
      • ISBN numbers change for digital and print items. It can be the same book with two different numbers because of their format.

Contact the Course Materials Coordinator

For question and requests regarding course materials, EasyText, VitalSource, eBooks and Courseware, and guidance in “opt-out”, please contact Anita Harris at amharris2@mnu.edu, call 913-971-3688, or the Pioneer Store front desk.

Neer Locker

The Neer Locker is a student-run resource area (hygiene, clothing, dorm supplies, food) organized by the Enactus Club. Every MNU student has 5 points per week to use. Located in Mabee Library.

Hours of Operation:

Sunday: 6pm-9pm

Monday: 1pm-9pm

Tuesday: 1pm-9pm

Wednesday: 10am-9pm

Thursday: 1pm-9pm

Friday-Saturday: Closed

*Hours may vary due to student availability

Contact Us

MidAmerica Nazarene University
Mabee Learning Commons
2030 East College Way
Olathe, KS 66062-1899

Computer Lab and Study Room available 24 hours a day, seven days a week

Semester Hours
Sunday: 6:00 pm – 12:00 am
Mon. – Thurs: 7:30 am – 9:00 pm
Friday: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday: Closed

Summer Hours
Mon. – Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Dr. Jon North

President

EdD; Ethical Leadership, Olivet Nazarene University
MBA; MidAmerica Nazarene University
BA in International Development, MidAmerica Nazarene University

Dr. Jon D. North was elected the sixth president of MidAmerica Nazarene University in 2025 and is the first alumnus of MNU to hold this position.

Before he was elected president, Dr. North served MNU as the senior vice president for University Advancement and executive director of the MNU Foundation. Over the past 15 years, his leadership has elevated the university’s landscape. Under his direction, the MNU Foundation’s assets quadrupled, laying a strong financial foundation for the future.

He also spent 17 years with Heart to Heart International, a global humanitarian aid organization based in the Kansas City metro. As an active member of the Kansas City community, Dr. North serves on various non-profit and community boards.

Dr. North and his wife, Faith, are both MNU graduates, as are their four adult children and two daughters-in-law. The Norths live in Olathe and are active members of Central Church of the Nazarene in Lenexa, Kansas.

Darrel Anderson

Vice President for Finance

Master of Accountancy, University of Missouri
BA in Business Administration, MidAmerica Nazarene University

Darrel Anderson brings a wealth of strategic finance, budget development and cash flow management to his role as MNU’s Vice President for Finance. Anderson has more than 30 years of public and private experience. He has held the CFO position at a variety of companies, including his position as the CFO for the State of Indiana’s Department of Revenue. Anderson’s interest in finance began at MNU, where he earned his undergraduate degree in business administration.

He and his wife reside in Olathe.

Lisa Hood

Vice President for Strategic Expansion

MLA; Psychology, Baker University, 2015

Lisa Hood has been with MNU since 2015, previously serving as School of Professional and Graduate Studies director of business partnerships and community relations.

As vice president, Hood provides leadership for the SPGS strategic growth initiatives and recruitment along with student services and support systems.

Her career prior to MNU includes positions at two other universities. She served at the Institute for Professional Development and Helix Education assigned to Baker University and worked as associate director of admissions at both Avila University and Baker University. She holds a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Emporia State and a Master of Liberal Arts with a concentration in psychology from Baker University. In addition to her current responsibilities, Hood teaches sociology courses at MNU.

Hood and her husband, Joe, live in Olathe. They have two college-aged daughters.

Mr. G. Todd Garrett

Vice President for Institutional Advancement

MEd; MidAmerica Nazarene University
BA; Physical & Health Education, MidAmerica Nazarene University.

Mr. G. Todd Garrett serves as the Vice President for University Advancement & Athletics. Mr. Garrett has served MidAmerica Nazarene University with distinction for nearly three decades, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to our Christian mission and remarkable success across multiple roles.

As a 1994 MNU graduate, Mr. Garrett began his professional journey as an educator in the Olathe Public Schools before returning to MNU as the Head Baseball Coach from 1998 to 2006. His career has progressed through increasing levels of responsibility, including Director of Athletic Development, Director of Development & Corporate Partnerships, and, most recently, Director of Athletics since January 2017.

Todd and his wife, Karen, are both MNU graduates, as are their two adult children and their daughter-in-law. The Garretts live in Gardner, Kansas and attend Life Church of Overland Park, Kansas.

Daniel Rincones

Vice President for Student Development

MA, LPC, SATP MA; Counseling, 2015, MidAmerica Nazarene University
Post-graduate Certificate; Sexual Addictions Treatment Provider, 2017, MidAmerica Nazarene University
BA; Bible, Theology and Religion, 2009, MidAmerica Nazarene University

Daniel began his career in student development as a resident educator and assistant chaplain at MNU. He also served as youth pastor at Christ Community Church of the Nazarene in Olathe from 2008 to 2013.

Daniel served as director of residential life beginning in 2015 and transitioned to dean of students in 2020 before being named vice president in 2021. He is also an adjunct professor in the Department of Counselor Education at MNU and serves local clients as a licensed professional counselor.

“I am thrilled about the opportunity to continue my work with MNU students,” Daniel says. “Our mission of creating a transformational experience in the lives of today’s students is more important than ever as they navigate young adulthood and societal issues while they earn their education.”

Rincones and his wife, Kylee, a licensed professional counselor employed by the Olathe School District, reside in Olathe.

Dr. Abby Hodges

Vice President for Academic Affairs

PhD; Organic Chemistry, Yale University 
MS; Organic Chemistry, Yale University 
BS; Chemistry, Denison University

Dr. Hodges began her career in higher education at Azusa Pacific University as a chemistry professor from 2008 to 2014. She then moved to MNU where she taught and in 2018 was appointed Chair of the Department of Natural, Health, and Mathematical Sciences. From 2022-2023, before accepting the Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Hodges was the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Dr. Hodges’ career research has focused on protein folding and protein engineering, and she has mentored over twenty students in these research projects. She has also furthered the MNU first-year experience program and chaired the General Education committee for five years. Dr. Hodges was recognized as the MNU Faculty of the Year in 2021.

Dr. Hodges lives in Olathe with her husband Ryan and two boys.

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