Staff Senate Meeting Agenda
December 7, 2017
10:30 AM in Cass Hall Conference Room
- Sign-in
- Welcome new full time MSU-WP employees
- IT Director- David Young will begin Nov. 27, 2017
- Call To Order
- Approval of Agenda
- Approval of Minutes (November 1, 2017) http://blogs.wp.missouristate.edu/staffsenate/2017/11/02/staff-senate-meeting-minutes-november-1-2017/
- Chancellor Update, Dr. Bennett
- Faculty Senate, Jerry Trick
- President Administrative Council Reports
- Mary Kellum report from faculty senate
- Budget Meetings are taking place for 2018-2019
- Cost Savings for University for fiscal year 2018-2019
- Cost Savings Committee will meet immediately following Staff Senate meeting (Jared, Michael, Jennifer, Laurie, Kelly)
- MOSERS increase $39K
- Overall enrollment is down for spring by 10% in credit hours and 12% in enrollment
- Diversity Activity-Grayson Gordon
- Wear jeans week of Dec. 18-20?
- United Way Deadline Dec. 8
- 1 minimum wage is going from $7.70 to $7.85
- Make sure you do your approvals on Dec. 15 for employees
Staff Senate Mission Statement:
The Staff Senate serves as a liaison to administration as an advocate for staff welfare and productivity, in conjunction with the University’s mission, to support, improve, innovate and promote academic excellence.
University Mission Statement:
Missouri State University-West Plains empowers students to achieve personal success and to enrich their local and global communities. As a two-year public institution, we provide accessible, affordable, and quality educational opportunities.
- President Elect Report (Bruce Cavitt)
- Secretary Report (Kileene Collins)
- Treasurer Report (Jennifer Walker)
- Department/Committee Reports/Updates/Discussion
- Announcements
- Thank you from Sylvia Kuhlmeier
- Holiday reception on Dec. 14 in Lybyer 104-105
- Grizzly basketball games Friday at 7 and Saturday at 1
- Trivia Night Jan. 27
- #GrizzlyGearMonday take pics of your Grizzly gear on Monday’s
- Employee Recognition Luncheon is Jan. 19 noon-1:30
- Late Night Breakfast is on Dec. 12 from 8-10pm at Soul Café in the Lofts
- Next meeting is February 1
- Adjournment
Next meetings:
Feb. 1
March 1
April 5
May 3 (Bruce takes over)