In attendance: Kileene Collins, Terri Combs, Alex Graham, Michelle Branton, Jennifer Walker, Jared Cates, Mary Kellum, Dakota Bates, Grayson Gordon, and Lu Adams, via teleconference.
I. Chancellor Updates: The AA in LWE has been re-approved by the HLC. We still have some areas to finalize regarding financial aid before the process will be complete. Dr. Bennett will be speaking at the Chamber of Commerce meeting today and will be addressing the economic impact MSU-WP makes on our community. All future communications from our campus will include information at the bottom as to what number to contact if interested in becoming a student and/or making a donation to our university.
II. Approval of Minutes from August meeting: Motion made to accept by Alex Graham and seconded by Dakota Bates; All in favor.
III. Treasurer’s Report: $493.45
IV. Departmental Updates:
- IT (Grayson): Our web will be down tonight
- Admissions (Dakota): Red Carpet Days November 6th & 13th are full. The one on the 6th has been relocated to the Civic Center in the theater, due to the number of students expected. Hazelwood High School from the St. Louis area is bringing 45 students on a chartered bus, for a campus visit, on November 2nd.
- Career Development Center (Jared): Donations of good, clean clothes and shoes are being accepted to help form a “Career Closet”. The items will be given to students who need them for a job interview.
- The fall potluck and Fun Night were both a great success.
V. Old Business:
- Chili Cook-Off/Lee Denim Day – Oct. 30 Chili Cook-Off will be from 11am-1pm in Lybyer 103-105. Cost to eat will be by donation, with the proceeds going to the Staff Senate account. If interested in entering your chili for the cook-off or being a judge, contact Grayson Gordon. If you choose to wear jeans to work that day, you will be required to donate $5 with the proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. Our university goal this year is $300. It has also been suggested we have a Halloween costume contest on this day so you may choose to either wear jeans and contribute to Lee Denim Days or wear a costume. It was suggested you could incorporate the jeans into your costume and fulfil both!
- Volunteer Opportunities from Habitat For Humanity – Jared passed on an opportunity this Friday due to the number of volunteers needed and in the middle of a Friday afternoon. They are going to contact Jared when they have an opportunity come up that can be done on a Saturday.
- Steps for planning a campus related event – Contact the person in charge of the building or location and once that is secured, put the event on the Master Calendar and if desired, notify Vicki Driskell in Communications, with the information, for additional publications.
VI. New Business:
- Staff Senate Funds – It was suggested some of our funds be used to start a scholarship. A motion was made by Grayson to keep $400 in our account to cover essential needs and put the excess funds into the scholarship fund. Motion was seconded by Alex Graham and all were in favor.
VII. Open Discussion/Announcements:
- Benefits Fair – October 14, 2015 from 1-4pm in Lybyer 104 & 105. This is an opportunity for faculty & staff to meet our various providers in an informal setting. Employees are welcome to come with any questions or issues, or to pick up information and free giveaways. Light refreshments will be provided. No appointments necessary…Just show up!
- Flu Shots – October 22, 23 & 29.
- Friends of the Garnett Library – “Meet Our International Students” will be the topic of the program coordinated by Dr. Angela Totty, Dean of Student Services. 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM, October 9, 2015
$10 for lunch; no charge for program only. Reservations for lunch can be made by calling 417-255-7940
Motion made by Dakota to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Alex and all in favor.