Members Present:
- Grayson Gordon, Bill Brown, Mary Kellum, Alyssa Collins, Darrell Hampsten, Alexandra Graham, Scott Schneider & student Josh Howell
Call to Order:
- President Grayson Gordon called the meeting to order.
Approval of Minutes:
- Will be voted on at the March 2013 meeting.
Chancellor’s Update:
Dr. Bennett was in attendance.
- The next Board of Governors meeting is scheduled for Friday, February 8 in West Plains. The discussion topic will be the expansion of academic programs on the MSU-West Plains campus. Board members will take a tour of Gohn Hall.
- We had a record breaking 1st day enrollment for the Spring 2013 semester. The 6% increase is attributed to stopping late enrollment and intensifying retention efforts. February 11 is census day.
- Encouraged everyone to attend the 50th Anniversary events.
- The landscape of the campus is improving and opening up.
- Governor Jay Nixon will deliver his State of the State address on Monday, January 28. Deans from the Springfield campus have been invited to tour Gohn Hall on February 7.
Old Business:
- Construction/Demolition Updates:
- Construction on Gohn Hall is nearing completion. The Gohn’s have donated funds for landscaping.
- Sidewalks around campus are being repaired.
- The various building demolition projects are complete.
- More green spaces are being created this spring.
- Alert Scott Schneider or the Physical Plant if you notice any potential safety hazards.
- Personnel Searches:
- Theatre & Events Coordinator (Full Time Staff) Application deadline is 1/25/2013.
- Assistant Director of Development (Full Time Staff) Posted 1/25/2013. Application deadline is 2/15/2013.
- Instructor, Computer Graphics & Programming (9 Month Appointment) (Full Time Faculty) Interviews are scheduled for 1/25/2013.
- Lifeguard (Student) Open until filled.
- Enrollment Task Force: Update will be given during the March 2013 meeting.
- Lee Denim Day: Payroll deduction is not an option.
New Business:
- Board of Governors meeting at West Plains, February 8 – Input needed
- City-Wide Chili Cook-Off: February 23rd, Eight more volunteers needed
- HLC Self-Study Criterion III, IV & V in Experts
- Treasurer report – $306.88
Important Dates/Reminders:
- Cyborg Clayworks art exhibit, now thru February 17th
- Grizzly Trivia Night: January 26th
- 50th Anniversary February Films Series: Featuring films from 1963, Thursday nights at 6 PM
- 50th Anniversary Reunion & Concert: February 15th
- 50th Anniversary Homecoming Grizzly Basketball Game: February 16th
- President’s Day, February 18th
Adjournment:
- Grayson Gordon adjourned the meeting.
- Construction on Gohn Hall is nearing completion. The Gohn’s have donated funds for landscaping.
- Sidewalks around campus are being repaired.
- The various building demolition projects are complete.
- More green spaces are being created this spring.
- Alert Scott Schneider or the Physical Plant if you notice any potential safety hazards.
- Theatre & Events Coordinator (Full Time Staff) Application deadline is 1/25/2013.
- Assistant Director of Development (Full Time Staff) Posted 1/25/2013. Application deadline is 2/15/2013.
- Instructor, Computer Graphics & Programming (9 Month Appointment) (Full Time Faculty) Interviews are scheduled for 1/25/2013.
- Lifeguard (Student) Open until filled.