Members Present:
Grayson Gordon, Joe Kammerer, Sylvia Kuhlmeier, Sophia Skinner, Chulapol Thanomsing and Krista Webb
Call to Order:
Krista Webb called the meeting to order.
Approval of minutes:
Grayson Gordon moved to approve the minutes. It was seconded by Joe Kammerer. Motion passed.
Chancellor’s update:
- The Chronicle of Higher Education released a College Completion chart ranking 21 two-year Missouri Public Colleges. Missouri State – West Plains ranked fifth out of 21.
- Nominations to serve on the Presidential search committee as representatives for the West Plains campus are needed. Staff Senate should submit names for consideration.
Old Business:
- None.
New Business:
- Treasurer report – Karen Ryburn (no report given).
- Board of Governors update items – Krista needs talking points. Departments should to send Krista a report of accomplishment (praises) for their area.
- Part-time employee benefits – Does your department offer anything? – not many comments, free parking tags was mentioned.
- Nominations for Presidential search committee for the West Plains campus – the names of Dennis Lancaster & Pat Walsh will be submitted. Brenda Malkowski has already been selected to serve on the committee as a West Plains staff representative.
- Election of officers will take place at the April Staff Senate meeting. Nominations are being accepted.
Announcements:
- We now have a contract with Dominos of West Plains. Attached is a copy of the contract. Please note that the set price per pizza is $5.25, plus a delivery charge of $1.99 per order. Additional costs for gratuities and catering fees will not be paid by the University. We also need to place orders at least 12-hours in advance of delivery. Contact Alyssa Collins for questions.