Members Present:
- Kileen Collins, Lu Adams, Alyssa Collins, Jill Stephens, Sofia Skinner, Darrell Hampsten
Call to Order:
- Darrell Hampsten called the meeting to order.
Chancellor’s Update:
- Excellent week for MSU-WP; the Gala was a big success. We were given an endowed scholarship by the Class of 1963; Govorner Nixon was on campus for the 50th Anniversary celebration on Monday; the Vaughns gave another endowed scholarship; census is up; we were voted 6th best 2-year college in the U.S.; we received a $2.5 million grant from the Department of Labor for Allied Health and Agri-business programs.
- Continue to report volunteer hours
Construction/Demolition Updates:
Dr. Bennett reported that the air conditioning in Gohn Hall is fixed.
Personnel Searches:
No new personnel searches.
Treasurer report:
- Current balance is $298.45
New Business:
- 300 IDS students visited the library for orientation
- It’s not too late to sign up for the new voluntary benefits (vision, accident, major illness)
- Flu shots will be given in late Oct-early Nov.
- Enrollment for the Cafeteria Plan will begin in Oct.
- Don’t forget about your $400 preventative health benefit
- Lee Denim Days is coming up – Darrell will get the word out
Important Dates/Reminders:
- Biometrics screenings – Oct 2, Looney 203
- Friends of the Library Luncheon – Oct. 11, Program will be on Yonder Mountain by Anthony Priest
Adjournment:
- The meeting was adjourned by Darrell Hampsten
- the next meeting will be 10:30 AM, Friday, Oct 18th in the Cass Hall conference room